QUEST FOR BEAUTY

I start each makeup with a blank mind. Having no idea of what colours I would use or style of eyeshadow blending I will deploy. 

One goal, One aim. To achieve beauty on every face. I believe every woman is beautiful and I always strive to show it.

I want my clients to look beautiful not caked up, when you see them - I want you to notice a beautiful individual not just a pretty makeup. 

After every job, I step back and analyse my art and I ask the important question;  Is she beautiful or is just made up? 

Now that question is always tricky because i am paid to do makeup and if its too light my client might feel i am not worth the amount of cash i demand for my service , so i have to balance out my looks so that you will see the professional touch, you will see colours and yet you will see the true beauty reflect through.

Please like and comment on what you think is beauty and if you have ever faced the dilemma of how much makeup to apply on naturally beautiful client please share?

INGLOT NIGERIA

I am a makeup freak no doubt about it, makeup is one of the things i do best.

 I am also a makeup junky but like a well taught "ijebu" girl - i am prudent. As a naija babe that is sharp, i am always on the look out for the best bargain, however , i don't want to sacrifice quality for quantity and this search led me to INGLOT.

Tope of ewabela @ INGLOT NIGERIA (MAKEUP JUNKY OF LIFE)

INGLOT products are one of a kind, very comparable to mac and in most cases i prefer their eye shadows to MAC.

ewabela live @ INGLOT NIGERIA @ THE PLAMS LEKKI

With variety of colours and texture you cant go wrong with inglot freedom system, eyes, lips , cheeks, and face. they have it all.

The best part is that they are now in nigeria, from the moment i heard about their proposed launch i stalked their instagram page till i got a date and i was there today and below are pictures.

Nneoma of Omalicha, Tosin of Topal Touch and Tope of ewabela (makeup junkies for live we meet at every event kai! we too like makeup)

Seen is believing you all need to head up to the mall @ The Palms and see for your selves, they have gel liners in colours you can only imagine and the colour payoff is mind blowwing.

i really have to stop here, check it out yourselves. You know i love you all, 

bye. 

Trust TOPAL to be there another makeup junky

inglot nigeria, lashes of life (lol)

the INGLOT freedom system allows you to choose anything and everything

INGLOT NIGERIA bronzers, foundatios and powder

INGLOT NIGERIA brushes

INGLOT NIGERIA, pigments, glitters, and gel eye liner more colours

INGLOT NIGERIA, EWABELA posing tinz

EWABELA MAKEUP ACADEMY

In my eight years as a makeup artist, i have found more pleasure as a teacher than any/every other aspect of makeup. 

I believe that i am a born teacher, because even proceeding my adventure into the world of makeup i taught academically in a primary school and i loved it.

I have seen many makeup schools, owned by fantastic makeup artist but bad teachers and the result is the large crop of half baked makeup artist in town now. 

I have put together a thorough curriculum fully practical to empower makeup enthusiast with the needed skill to build a career in this industry.

Passion and rigor are key values in this career path, this training will be your pass into a new and exciting world. A world where you determine your pay and your timing. It's all practically in your hands and we help you to harness your talent, perfect it into a  skill that will be your visa to a successful career as a makeup and beauty consultant.

This is the break down of our training package:

BBM(Basic bridal makeup):

• knowledge of facial structure, skin type and skin preparation
• knowlegde and application of foundation and powder
• eye brow design
• eye and lip makeup technique (suitable for brides)
• head gear tying 

DURATION: 2weeks, 3 days per weeks.

TUITION: 50,000 NAIRA

Class size: 5-8

PBM ( Professional Bridal makeup):

• knowledge of facial structure, skin type and skin preparation
• knowledge and application of foundation and powder
• eye brow design
• face contouring and highlighting
• eye and lips makeup technique (suitable for brides)
• false lashes
• bridal train makeup
• head gear tying( 4 designs)
• quick makeup change from traditional wedding to white wedding

DURATION: 4 weeks, 3days per week
TUITION: 80,000 naira
Class Size: 5-8

PMM (professional Media makeup)

• all PBM classes (as above)
• runway makeup ( design and style)

• magazine makeup ( design and technique)
• media makeup ( design and technique)

DURATION: 8 weeks, 3 days per week
TUITION:155,000 NAIRA
Class size:3-5

Venue: Mr Biggs 

             Opposite chicken republic,  

             Ikosi road,  

             ketu , lagos.

MAKEUP : ALL THAT GLITTERS

GLITTER EYES AND OMBRE LIPS BY EWABELA

Last weekend was interestingly busy from a photo shoot, where the director wanted minimal makeup to another place where glitter eye shadow was demanded for and finally a personal mini photo shoot for me.
Enjoy all the pictures below.

FIRST THE SHOOT:

while i was working on the face

finished product"EYES" by ewabela

final look is very calm

such beautiful and soulful eyes

the photo shoot properly begins

GLITTER PARTY:

GREEN GLITTERS

MY SIMPLER VERSION OF ALL THAT GLITTERS 

PINK GLITTERS blended into plum and omber lip.

GREEN WITH ENVY:

MY MINI PHOTO SHOOT:

I am grateful to GOD for the journey so far, i am HAPPY

well, that is all for today have a great week ahead..
You know i love you all.
XOXO

SLEEK "FLASH A POUT" REVIEW AND SWATCHES

A few week back i got a potpourri of sleek studio makeup and skin care products.

The skin care products came just in time, since i had just run out of most of my skin care things and the facial wash became a quick favourite. i will be doing a specific review on that soon but as a hint " my skin has never felt better".

So i got six(6) lippies from sleek.

They Say: The description on the body says " longlast matte lipstain with led light and mirror for perfect application even i the dark".

duke 104, forbidden 106, siren 102, naivety 103, revolution 101, coined 105

How to use: "moisture lip before application".

duke 104, forbidden 106, siren 102, naivety 103, revolution 101, coined 105

Ewabela Says: Great product, i love it and i will purchase most of it when i run out. Also i recommend you buy it.
 All the colours are great for a professional makeup artist , nude, pink, red, orange, deep wine and deep purple. So you can go from bridal nude, bridal pink - bold bridal red and a gothic bridal look with deep wine or deep purple with these products.
For personal use stick to the nude, pink, red and orange

PROS:

• Great pigmentation
• Matte
• Long lasting (i mean, kiss-eat and kiss again and your lip sticks will remain intact, lol - live testimony)

CONS:

• Too matte; (the side note on pack says moisturize before use but i say use a full gloss else your lips will crack up badly - it is just too dry.)
• Not blend-able ; application and layering can be tricky because it is not easy to blend - maybe because i didn't moisturize my lips well enough but the colors didn't blend seamlessly.

GLOSSOVER:
PRODUCT:    9/10
PIGMENTS:  10/10
TEXTURE:     9/10
LONGEVITY:  9.5/10
PACKAGE:     7.5/10
APPLICATION:6/10

That's all for today, have a great week ahead.
remain beautiful and as you all know
I LOVE YOU ALL.
XOXO