MUST - HAVE ITEMS IN YOUR MAKEUP PURSE

Every girl should have a makeup purse but the most important thing is what you have in it. You don't need to haul a luggage filled with makeup everyday to work to look pretty. These are few guidelines on the few things you should have that will go a long way.

HAND SANITIZER
Before starting your makeup, ensure your hands are clean so as not o pass germs around. sanitizing your hands can go a long way in keeping you healthy.

ELF HAND SANITIZER     N500


PRIMER
A primer absorbs oil which therefore reduces shine, creates a smooth base that makes your makeup look perfect. It makes your makeup smoother and last longer. Some primers have SPF which serves as a sunscreen as well as a primer. clinique sun block is a perfect example of primers with SPF.

 Boots No7 Makeup base    N3,000

 Clinique super city block SPF 25/40          N5,000

 Iman time control primer          N3,500

Marykay Foundation primer        N2,500

CONCEALER/FOUNDATION
Get a concealer or foundation that matches your skin tone. If you have under eye dark circles, discolorations and blemishes; you might want to go for a concealer. A good foundation or bb creme is a great base for the rest of your makeup.

MAC STUDIO FINISH CONCEALER      N3,500

 MILANI CONCEALER     N2,200

MAC SELECT COVER UP      N3,500

MARY KAY FOUNDATION      N2,000

 

 

MAC STUDIO FIX FOUNDATION    N5,500

MARYKAY CONCEALER     N2,000

POWDERS
You cant get enough of powders. We have powders in either loose or pressed powders. Powders glide on easily, provides a smooth finish, sets your foundation, absorbs oil, gives your face that perfect look. A translucent powder is great to reduce shine, look natural and set makeup for that flawless finish

 MAC STUDIO FIX / STUDIO TECH POWDER      N5,500

 CLINIQUE SHEER PRESSED POWDER      N5,000

 IMAN OIL BLOTTING PRESSED POWDER    N4,000

MARYKAY TRANSLUCENT POWDER       N2,500

MAC MINERALIZE SKIN FINISH   N5,000

MILANI POWDER     N2,500

MASCARAS
Nothing is more sexy than thick, full long lashes. Most mascaras are great by adding length and volume to lashes. Go for clump and smudge free mascaras. Waterproof mascaras are great buys also.

 MAYBELLINE PULSE PERFECTION VIBRATING MASCARA     N1,500

 COVER GIRL LASH BLAST      N2,800

LOREAL MILLION / FIBRE LASHES      N2,800

BLUSH/BRONZER 
A blush can give you that healthy look but only if you pick the right shade. A neutral shade of blush that wont clash with your lipstick is the ultimate makeupbag workhorse. It creates a natural glow and leaves u feeling awake and refreshed. The lighter your skin, the paler your blush should be. Remember; your blsuh should not be overdone. Add a little bit of Bronzer to give your face a sun-kissed glow. Don't just bronze your cheeks, make sure you also get the sides of your nose, your forehead and your chin to give yourself an all-over, natural-looking tan.

MAC BLUSH    N5,000

 LA GIRL BLUSH      N900

 COVERGIRL CONTOURING BLUSH    N2,000

BOBBI BROWN SHIMMER BRICK N5,000

MAC BRONZING POWDER      N5,500

EYESHADOW PALETTE
Pick an eyeshadow palette that has shimmery bright colors for night outs and parties to cool and nude colours that work for casual and every day looks.

 COASTAL SCENTS     N4,000

 MILANI EYESHADOW     N1,500

 MAC DUO EYESHADOW    N3,500

 MILANI RUNWAY EYES     N2,500

LA GIRL 10 COLOR EYE PALETTE        N1,200

PENCILS
Every girl needs at least 3 pencils; a brow pencil, eye pencil and lip pencil. you can decide to buy your lip and eye pencils in several shades. Get out of your comfort zone with black eye pencils and give the greens and blues a try. Don't forget to line your lips to define and outline your lips, and also make your lip color last longer.

 LA GIRL LIP AND EYE PENCILS     N700

MAC EYELINERS, EYE BROW PENCILS TECHNAKOHL LINERS    N3,500

COVERGIRL PENCILS      N1,000

ELF PENCILS     N700

LIPSTICKS/GLOSSES
Lipsticks covers your lips in lush shimmering colours that shines, moisturizes and lasts for long hours.

 COV ERGIRL LIPSTIC     @      N2,500
 

LOREAL INFALLIABLE LIP COLOR (8HRSLONG)    N 2,800

 

 MAC LISPTICKS     N4,000

LA GIRL LIP PALETTE      N1,200

BEAUTY RUSH LIPGLOSS    N1,000

 

BRUSHES
Brushes are needed for everyday application of makeup products. Brushes are must haves for easy and professional application. Makeup tools are essential when perfecting your look.These are the few brushes you should have;
Powder Brush - most common brush used to apply powder,
Eyeshadow Brush - for application of eyeshadow ,
Lip Brush - They are usually tiny and allow lipstick or gloss to be precisely applied,
Eyebrow Brush / Spoolie - Allows you to brush through your brows and give a defined and more natural look
Angled Eye Brush - To define the eyes and can be used with gel liners and brow powders.
Foundation Brush - To apply foundation smoothly
Blush/Bronzing Brush - Effortless and precisely apply brush and bronzer
Blending Sponges - These should be part of every makeup kit. although it isn’t a brush, it is perfect for having flawless skin

 ELF BRUSHES @      N800 EACH

 BEAUTY BLENDER  @      N1000


BLACK LIQUID EYELINER
 For lining and defining the eyes to give that confident and sexy look. 

MAC LIQUID LAST    N3,800

Q-TIPS
Can be used as disposable eyeshadow brushes, quick fix to highlight brows, clean up makeup smudges, skin touch up and blemish coverage.

MAKEUP REMOVER
Essential to remove all traces of makeup to avoid clogging of pores and to keep the face clean , fresh and ready to face the next beautiful morning.

 CLINIQUE MAKEUP REMOVER      N3,000

 CLINIQUE EYE MAKEUP REMOVER     N3,000

LOREAL MAKEUP REMOVER       N1,500

Here we have the few important things you should have in your purse.. If you don't have a makeup purse, GET ONE NOW!!!! And If you do have a makeup purse, Remember to toss out the expired stuffs and start beauty shopping. Enter the new year with a bang and give yourself a new look.
 Don't forget to send your views, comments or questions.

Yours,
BEAUTY REPUBLIC

CONCEALER TIPS!!!!!!!

A concealer can become your best friend and one of the most useful and important tools for achieving flawless complexion, but only, if you know how to use it the right way. It is basically used to hide dark circles, blemishes, face discolorations, pigmentations and so on..
There are several things to consider before using a concealer; do i have the right shade, what am i using it for, can i apply it, what end result am i expecting??
The first thing you have to do is pick the right concealer. For dark undereye circles and brow highlihting, use a concealer that is a shade lighter than your skin tone. For discolorations, blemishes or use on a large part of the face, use a concealer that match your skin tone. Always apply your concealer with natural light or day light ensure it is correctly applied.
Concealers come in different types:

 LIQUID CONCEALER
This tends to work better on dry skin. it hydrates the skin and ranges between a light coverage to medium coverage and because of its watery form, it can b easily applied with a brush or sponge. I love MAC prolong wear concealer - N3,700, MAC select cover up - N3,500

PEN/PENCIL CONCEALERS
The pen ones are cream based and are perfect for covering blemishes and easily covering under eye dark circles while the pencil ones are perfect for eyebrow highlighting and illuminating the inner corners of your eyes. Iman corrective Stick concealer - N2,200 and Elf concealer pencil - N1,000

CREAM BASED CONCEALERS
This concealers are highly pigmented, full coverage formula; more mattifying for oily skin, as it's thicker. It can efficiently help you to cover up large areas of your face. Some of my favorite cream concealers are Milani concealer - N2,200, MAC Studio finish concealer - N3,500, Iman cover cream - N2,500

 
  When you decide on the kind of concealer you want, you have to test the concealer on your face, not on your hands, in order to get a true color match. Make sure that you test your concealer without any other makeup on first. FOR:


UNDER EYE DARK CIRCLES
Pick concealer shades that are one half shade lighter than your skin tone. this will brighten your under eye while still looking natural. Start from the inside corner at the bridge of your nose and go to the opposite corner at your outer lash line and also blend properly so there is no obvious change in tone.

BLEMISHES/ACNE
 Apply a oil-control foundation starting at the center of your face and blending outward, apply a thin amount of concealer to the affected areas with a brush or clean finger tips. Dab your concealer onto the top of each mark, and then blend softly outwards to your skin. Use a thin layer of concealer to avoid having a caked-on look, and apply more if necessary

There are also several conflicting advices if a concealer should be worn before a foundation or after.

BEFORE FOUNDATION
You can apply concealers to the areas that need before applying your foundation and find out u don't need foundation at all or just need a Lil bit of foundation to complete your makeup. You can apply lightly all over the face if you are someone that doesn't like foundation. Whatever way you choose, your skin tone is evened out and looks flawless.

AFTER FOUNDATION
apply foundation all over your face with a brush or sponge. determine the areas that need a lil bit of more coverage. always apply with a concealer brush for even application on parts needed. u can use your hands but ensure your hands are clean. set concealer with a translucent powder over camouflaged areas.

BEAUTY REPUBLIC LAGOS METHOD (Lol)
I usually use both at d same time. I touch up a Lil bit of foundation and a Lil bit of concealer and apply, then set with a oil free powder. That way i am able to cover up blemishes at d same time give a flawless finish. I think if you use the concealer first, you will end up using more concealer than you would have needed, so i think it all depends on which one works best for you.
 other few tips are

• Avoid having your face appear paler than your neck in photos; skip the foundation if possible: and use concealer just where you need it. Top with loose powder for a look that lasts.
• A little concealer goes a long way – too much accentuates rather than hides. If your application looks caked-on, wrap a tissue around your finger, and gently blot it over the surface to remove the excess.

Good luck and i hope to hear how it goes!!!