FOTD: Bantu knots with a hint of Gunmetal

So I have finally decided to go natural, yaaaay! even though I have refused to go for the big chop, I have deciced to chop off the ends of my hair gradually until I'm all natural..

 This was my look to church on sunday and I have decided to share it with you guys. I put in the bantu knots on saturday evening and took it out on sunday morning and because my hair is not all that long anymore, it came out as baby curls

My makeup was a simple one: Dewy skin,smokey eyes and pink lips and it is very easy to recreate

Here are the products I used

Face
FM silicon base
ELF flawless finish foundation
Jordana forever flawless powder
Jordana blush in Redwood

Eyes
Elf mineral eyeshadow primer(I particularly love this because it works well in mattifying the lids if you have oily lids, good dupe for Urban Decay Primer Potion
Gunmetal eyeshadow shade from the ELF little black beautybook, cool edition
Matte black from Zaron Showstopper palette
Zaron eyeliner in black velvet
Zaron lenghtening mascara

Lips
Jordana lipliner in plum
Zaron lipstick in pretty pink
Zaron ligloss in 24 karat

I also have good news for you guys. I always get mails and lots of requests as to where quality makeup can be purchased at affordable prices. I have been selling before now but I have decided to do it in a bigger way. working on something and i would let you guys know as soon as it is finalised, Have a fab week

xoxo,
Dolapo

PRODUCT REVIEW | ELF HD BLUSH

Hi dolls,

The blush in its packaging

Have you ever tried blushes in another formulation asides the conventional powder? HD blushes are a must try as they give the most natural looking,long lasting rosy cheeks.
I got the Elf HD blushes a few months ago.I got mine in encore (a flirty shade of pink) and showstopper (a deep purple-like shade) but there are several other shades available to choose from

The blush in "showstopper"

The blush requires a lot of blending to achieve a good result. This can be done with a duo fibre stippling blush or a beautyblender sponge(to give that perfect airbrushed finish)

The blush in "encore"

PROS:
1). They are highly pigmented (really super-pigmented)
2). A little product goes a long way so i see this lasting for a longtime
3). The blush stays right where you place it and gives a natural glow
4). They also double as a lip color or lip stain(and they are longlasting this way too)
5). They are relatively cheap compared to high end HD blushes

A close comparison of both shades

CONS:
1). There is a need to work super fast with it as it tends to dry up as soon as it comes in contact with air
2). The pump give out a tad too much product which could lead to wastage but i always transfer mine to the lips(awesome lipcolor *winks)

Tiny bit of the blush (you need just a  teensy-weensy bit to cover the cheeks)

OVERALL:
 I love the HD blushes,I love the "soft-focus" effect and I am totally in love with the fact that they are highly pigmented. They retail for about 1,800 and i'd say that very reasonable for 10ml of the product(that could last you a lifetime,trust me)

The tiny bits blended out (I told ya)

Would i recommend this product? I would totally recommend it especially if you like to have a long lasting flush of color to the cheeks.

Need help purchasing? send me a mail at mccoybeautyinc@gmail.com or use the contact me tab on the blog

Till my next post......cheers

*Disclaimer: this is my unbiased opinion of the performance of the product. I wasn't paid to write this review

EVENT | LAGOS MAKEUP FAIR 2 (2013)

hi dolls,

Saturday june 22 was an awesome one as it was the day the biggest gathering for makeup lovers was slated.the event took place at the Anchor Events Center ,the venue was quite bigger than the first one so it wasn't as overcrowded.

That's me all dressed up and ready to go to the LMUF2

I decided to stick with a simple makeup application

Your makeup navigator DVD by St. Ola Makeup studio

The Express brow bar

Deva Petals' stand

Makeup maven stand

DIY | BRIGHTENING FACE MASK

This is a mask i recently discovered and it works wonders for the skin. I want to share with you all the recipe for this awesome mask because it is inexpensive and very effective. The major ingredient is unripe papaya(except for some water)

 The mask is totally inexpensive since you can purchase papaya at any grocery or even get it for free if you own a small garden and you can put it on everyday mostly before bed 

HOW TO MAKE THE MASK

1. Cut the green unripe papaya into two along the center
2. Scoop out all the seeds
3. Peel the green skin of the papaya(you dont need that in your mask)
4. Dice the peeled papaya into moderately sized chunks
5. Put the diced papaya with a little water into a blender
6. Blend and add water as needed to make a fine paste

HOW TO APPLY THE MASK

1. Start off with a fresh cleanly washed face
2. Apply the mask either all over the face to brighten your facial skin 
3. or you apply it directly over dark spots or blackheads on the face to improve their appearance and to gradually fade it out
4. Rinse your face with warm water after leaving it on for about 30 mins
5. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator for future use

Please try this mask at home and let me know how it worked for you. you can either send me a mail or leave a comment down below

Have a great week people!!!!!!
xoxo


image courtesy of sunitabuyan.com

PRODUCT REVIEW | ASTA GEL LINERS

Gel liners are my favourite simply because they're long lasting and smudge proof (when used on the lower lash line,and most definitely the upper) and they should be yours too if you love to have your eyes properly lined

Asta gel liners is a product of Nigerian origin(yaaay!!!!). Well,you can only imagine how excited I was when I first heard about them.My experience with gel liners haven't been all that palatable(as they often dry out quickly) so I was more than eager to try a new product,especially after I read all the claims about the product and did i forget to mention that the shades come in such lovely names? we have Emerald(green), Twilight (blue), Onyx (black),Currant (purple) and Nude brown(a light shade of brown)

Onyx in pot and its packaging

Nude brown in pot and packaging

Pros

Asta Gel Liner in Onyx

• The liners are absolutely waterproof(just as they claim).I wouldn't advise you to use in your waterline if your eyes get irritated easily from tugging at it because its gonna be a big battle getting it out.Notwithstanding,its a good choice if you want a smudge proof line that stays put all day
• They are hypoallergenic.They wont give any irritations
• The liner comes with a short applicator brush(which i havent used yet,and I doubt I will),An angled liner brush will do better justice for me
• They can be used as an eyeshadow base or even worn alone as eyeshadow

Cons

Asta Gel Liner in Nude Brown

• I think the packaging is a bit too bulky for the size of the product.A clear packaging that would allow you have a peek at whats inside without necessarily having to open the pack would have been more appropriate
  
  
  
  Overall: I think the Asta Gel Eyeliners are totally true to their claims and are truly hypoallergenic. They retail for 1500 NGN(that's about $11) and I'd say that's fair enough for 5g of product.A thin foil (shown below) is also included to keep the product from drying out
  
  

The protective foil included

Would I use this product? Yesssss(already using it) and i would purchase the other 3 colors
Would I reccomend it? I would totally do If you'd like to purchase asta gel eyeliners for personal or professional use be sure to hit me up on mccoybeautyinc@gmail.com and i would hook you up. Have a great weekend people,cheers!




*DISCLAIMER:This is my unbiased opinion of the performance of the product.products were provided for review

THE SECOND LAGOS MAKEUP FAIR (LMUF2)

POPS Concepts Presents the biggest makeup and beauty exhibition tagged "The 2nd Lagos Makeup Fair (LMUF2)" which holds 22nd June,2013 . The 2nd Lagos MakeUp Fair is the 6th edition in the MakeUp Fair Series after its successful editions in Abuja, Portharcourt and Owerri . The MakeUp Fair series is a makeup and beauty shopping extravaganza which is intended to give makeup and beauty professionals a great platform from which to conclude business with attendees/visitors by showcasing and demonstrating their products to potential customers.

Calling on all makeup and beauty vendors to exhibit at LMUF2 .Dont Miss Out!!!

Exhibitor Categories include:

Makeup products, tools and Personal Care: Wellness and Spa: Hair Care, products and accessories:

LMUF2 is a great marketplace for finding targeted audience many of which are buyers or people who can recommend your product to the right people. Vendors/companies/brands also get to have a face to face meeting, show and demonstrate their products to attendees/visitors who are prospective customers.

For Space Bookings: Fill the exhibitor’s form on www.lagosmakeupfair.com

If you love everything makeup and beauty Dont miss this great makeup and beauty shopping extravaganza!!!

Date : 22nd June, 2013 Venue: Anchor Events Place No 2 Registration Close behind Union bank after LTV Agidingbi Ikeja Lagos Time: 10 – 7pm Attendance is FREE!

Makeovers...Shopping...Fun...Networking...Food...Drinks, Loads of freebies for grabs and Free breast Cancer Screening.

Contact : For Sponsorship, Registration and Participation

Phone No: 08037862333, 08188905667

Email: lagos@themakeupfair.com

Website: www.lagosmakeupfair.com

Twitter: @themakeupfair

BBpin: 2638BBCC

Facebook: www.facebook.com/themakeupfairseries

I was at the first LMUF and it was a paradise for makeup lovers.click here for.more on LMUF1. Im excited about the LMUF 2 already its just 38 days away,so hurry book your stands and save the date.i'd most definitely be there and i will bring you pictures. Will you be there?

FOTD |EASY ON THE LINER

Couldn't help laughing out loud at the title that I came up with,but then it perfectly suits the look so i had to overlook it

This was the look i rocked today and i received several compliments even though it was a really simple look and im sure anybody can recreate it. I'm sure going to re-rock *winks*

 I used products that are easily within reach and affordable.but if it so happens that you can't  lay your hands on any of the products i used,feel free to substitute

Here's the breakdown of products i used in the look:


FACE

 Elf mineral infused face primer
Marykay Medium coverage foundation in 607 and 507
Tara Orekelewa powder palette(used the darkest shade to contour)

 Blush from the Zaron Showstopper palette

EYES

Elf jumbo eyeliner in black
Soft brown brow pencil
Black opal foundation in truly topaz(as brow highlight)
Fast lash
FM 3step mascara(added two coats for extra effect)

What have I been up to?

Hello everyone, i'm sure a lot of people have been wondering where i have been and what exactly i've been up to. 

FOTD | Purple Thanksgiving

This Post has been lying in my drafts box since forever and So i finally decided to upload the post.This was a look i did on new year's thanksgiving and you will agree with me thats so long ago.it was on a sunday morning,and in a bid not to be late for church i quickly put together a look of slightly smoked out purple eyes paired with pink lips and the yoruba head-wrap,commonly called gele. I hope u like this look...and my attire too.feel free to contact me on mccoybeautyinc@Gmail.com for feedbacks or any questions on makeup Xoxo

It Takes You

 Hello everyone,

Hope you're having a good year already.so I decided to do a motivayional post and if you're familiar with my style of writing,you'd know that this is not my usual thing but i hope it inspires you.I got the inspiration for this post in the bath tub while having one of my occassional long baths and it just occurred to me that we are two weeks down  in the year already.Just like that? *surprised*



But the good thing is...there are 50 more weeks to make a mark this year.


 I'm not one for new year resolutions but if you did set out resolutions,what are you doing to achieve them?

Don't just sit around expecting your dreams to come true,expecting your aspirations to work out themselves.NO they won't except you work at it,except you push hard.

At the rate this year is moving,you'd wake up some day and realize its 31st december again! Another year gone by without any remarkable achievements ???
 I'm sure nobody wants that

Give 100% this year,pursue your passion,acquire a new skill,upgrade your skills and ultimately upgrade yourself in every possible way and whenever you're tempted to give up? Don't stop trying and in the end you'll be better for it


cheers!

Bridal Makeover | Tomi !!!

Hi everyone.
just thought to post this bridal makeup look before it gets outdated.Tomi got hitched on the first of december and i had so much fun working with her and her entire bridal party.The bride and i had decided months  earlier that i was gonna be her makeup artist and she didn't (for a minute)change her mind about that,for that i'm totally grateful.

filling in the brows

Anyways,her colors for the day were in shades of blue and i had this beautiful look i had created in my head of how i  wanted her to look on her wedding day before i realised that she wasnt really into makeup.

so i had to reduce my application on her face to its most natural look and she loved it because it was her kind of makeup.The finished look was unbelievable and everybody loved the simple,yet stunning transformation.

finished look

all smiles

And off she went to become Mrs Jinadu. wishing you all the best married life has to offer,cheers!!!

in my work mode

Bridal train makeup by McCoy too

The whole bridal party

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