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L’oreal Unlimited Mascara Washable

Posted on by Ann Mumbi

We’ve seen a lot of mascaras come across our desks at Beautypedia, including plenty from L’Oreal, but Unlimited Mascara Washable stands out among them for its ability to live up to every single one of its claims. This fragrance-free mascara just might make you forget about your current favorite-it’s that good!

The most noticeable aspect of this mascara is its packaging: instead of a slim tube, it’s wider at the bottom, with a hinge at the point where you twist the wand out. You can either twist the wand out straight or bend it at a 90-degree angle and then pull it out of the tube. You can bend the wand after it’s out of the tube, though that requires touching the brush and potentially getting mascara on your hands (not to mention contaminating the product inside).

This clever packaging allows for versatile application: you can apply in a straightforward style as usual or use the shortened handle length (when it’s bent) of the brush itself to get to the corners of the eyes. We found it remarkably effective, and were able to coat every lash, even the tiny ones near the tear ducts.

But what really shines here is the marriage of formula, wiper, and brush. It adds significant length and volume to lashes, and a lot of curl, to the point where it looks like you’ve used an eyelash curler. The effect is almost that of wearing a pair of false eyelashes. Lots of mascaras make that claim, but this one actually delivers!

Unlimited Mascara didn’t clump, even after multiple coats, didn’t flake or smudge, and was easy to remove with just cleanser and water. Are you noticing the steps being saved here? You can potentially ditch your lash curler and separate makeup remover.

L’Oreal claims this can last up to 24 hours, and while it did perform remarkably for a full work day, we don’t recommend wearing any makeup that long, as it’s not good for your skin, and, in this case, your eyes.

That aside, this is an exemplary mascara, and one we wholeheartedly recommend.

Pros:

  • Bendable brush allows for precision application to every lash.
  • Mascara adds significant length, volume, and curl to lashes.
  • Doesn’t clump, flake, or smudge.
  • Easy to remove.
  • Fragrance free.

Cons:

  • None.

Tested on animals: Yes

Content courtesy of Beautypedia & Nairobi fashion hub

L’oreal Unlimited Mascara Waterproof

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L’Oreal’s Unlimited Mascara Waterproof is a great mascara that performs as claimed… though it’s not quite as impressive as its washable counterpart.

The first thing you’ll notice about this fragrance-free mascara is its packaging: instead of a slim tube, it’s wider at the bottom, with a hinge at the point where you twist the wand out. You can either twist the wand out straight or bend it at a 90-degree angle and then pull it out of the tube. You can also bend the wand after it’s out of the tube, though that requires touching the brush and potentially getting mascara on your hands.

What this does is allow for straightforward application, or a shortened handle length (when it’s bent) that allows for the brush to reach the corners of the eyes. We found it remarkably effective and were able to coat even the tiniest lash.

The formula here works well to add length, volume, and curl to lashes, resulting in an attractive, slightly-more-enhanced-than-natural look. It doesn’t clump, flake, or smudge, and is waterproof as claimed. You will need a longwearing makeup remover to ensure removal of every trace of it at the end of the day.

All told, it’s a great mascara with great packaging, though we must admit that it doesn’t have quite the blockbuster, false lashes effect as its washable sister. That’s not a bad thing, just something to keep in mind in case you were expecting the same results from both products.

*Note: While this product contains a moderate amount of denatured alcohol, it’s not an issue since lashes are dead and therefore not susceptible to damage, and it doesn’t cause any lash stiffness or dryness.

Pros:

  • Bendable brush allows for precision application to every lash.
  • Mascara adds moderate length, volume, and curl to lashes.
  • Doesn’t clump, flake, or smudge.
  • Waterproof as claimed.
  • Fragrance free.

Cons:

  • Not as impressive as its washable counterpart.

Jar Packaging: No

Tested on animals: Yes

Content courtesy of Beautypedia & Nairobi fashion hub

L’oreal True Match Super Blendable Multi-Use Concealer

Posted on by Ann Mumbi

L’Oreal adds to its concealer lineup with True Match Super Blendable Multi-Use Concealer, a worthy—though not perfect—option for those with oily to combination skin.

The packaging for this fragrance-free concealer is a slim plastic tube with a click-pen dispenser, and a small round sponge at the end.

The sponge allows you to gently dot concealer where needed (especially under eyes) but isn’t the best for blending (it isn’t firm enough to work the product into skin), so it’s best to use your fingers or another sponge instead.

That aside, this provides buildable medium to full coverage of dark circles, redness, and other imperfections. By the way, when it comes to claims that this is the brand’s first “multi-editing concealer,” that’s marketing hype. Most good concealers can serve double or even triple duty, it’s certainly nothing new! L’Oreal’s original True Match Concealer is brilliant for this!

Another note: L’Oreal claims this contains a “serum” of glycerin and the peptide Haloxyl, and while both those ingredients are present here, they’re in nowhere close to a concentration to qualify as a serum-like skin care product. L’Oreal also says this can treat blemishes, but the brand is referring to concealing acne marks and brown spots, not actually treating acne itself, so keep that in mind.

True Match Super Blendable Multi-Use Concealer sets to a natural-looking matte finish that’s best for those with oily to combination skin; those with any dryness will find this emphasizes any areas of dryness. As far as wear time, this doesn’t budge, even during a full day of wear. It begins to crease a little toward the end of its wear time, though this can be blended out relatively easily.

Overall, even though there are a couple of issues with this concealer, it’s one of L’Oreal’s better options.

Pros:

  • Buildable medium to full coverage.
  • Sets to a natural-looking matte finish.
  • Doesn’t fade during its wear time.
  • Fragrance free.

Cons:

  • Applicator is fine for applying, but not good for blending.
  • Creases toward the end of its wear time.

Jar Packaging: No

Tested on animals: Yes

Content courtesy of Beautypedia & Nairobi fashion hub

L’oreal Visible Lift Radiance Booster

Posted on by Ann Mumbi

L’Oreal has numerous primers available, and Visible Lift Radiance Booster is among its better selections. Well, except for some problematic ingredients that simply can’t be ignored.

Visible Lift Radiance Booster comes in a squeeze tube with a twist-off cap. The primer itself is a lightweight, pink-colored lotion that feels hydrating and smoothing as you apply it. Though the lotion itself is very pink initially, it blends into skin to provide a subtle pink pearl effect. The pearlescence is attractive and gives the impression of dewy skin (and because of this, is best for those with normal to dry skin).

This primer provides a smooth canvas for makeup, and doesn’t settle into fine lines or pores as the day wears on. It also extends the wear time of foundation by about an hour or so; not bad, but better primers can go longer.

Ingredient-wise, Visible Lift Radiance Booster offers a lot of pluses, with skin-replenishing and skin-restoring ingredients, as well as antioxidants.

The issue is that, as with most L’Oreal products, this primer contains fragrance and additional fragrance ingredients that can irritate skin. Over time, and especially with daily use, these ingredients can weaken skin and even make it drier, which is counter to a product intended to hydrate. This is otherwise an excellent primer.

Pros:

  • Lightweight lotion feels smoothing and hydrating.
  • Provides an attractive dewy pearl to skin.
  • Helps with makeup application.
  • Contains skin-replenishing and skin-restoring ingredients, and antioxidants.

Cons:

  • Contains fragrance and fragrance ingredients which can irritate skin.

Jar Packaging: No

Tested on animals: Yes

Content courtesy of Beautypedia & Nairobi fashion hub

Urembo Creations

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Urembo Creations is a company that offers Professional Make- Up Services and Training, formed in 2015 and since its conception Urembo Creations has worked on an outstanding number of celebrities, magazines, brides, television programs, commercials and women in general.

We have had the opportunity to work alongside the industries most influential photographers, models, and designers through out the country, and this has made us one of the most reputable and respected Make-Up Service and training institutions in Kenya.

Urembo Creations is renown for the ability to create a flawless face as we specialize in subtle transformations, helping women draw out the best version of their natural complexions and features. We emphasize on understanding skin types and undertones basics to create a flawless finish.

A skill that has enabled us to always have picture perfect looks and we rely on most traditional tried and tested techniques to achieve modern, fashion-forward results, consistently creating clean iconic looks.

Our vision is to positively touch the lives of every woman’s face that we touch.
Our mission is to offer world class professional Make-Up services by:

~ Offering beauty solutions for every woman.
~ ​​​​​​​Creating a team of Make-up professionals who will draw the best version of their client’s natural complexion and features.

About Urembo College
We provide specialized and comprehensive training in Make-Up application, as well as equip our students with vast skills needed to start their new career path.

From day one, students are immersed in the fundamentals of make-up artistry with aspirations of working in the fashion, entertainment or retail cosmetics industries.

Urembo Creations provides specialized and comprehensive training to ensure every student is able to discover their own unique styles under the training of instructors with professional expertise in film, television and fashion.

The students vision begins to come alive as they infuse their talent with the skills they acquire to enable them to start their career as Pro Make-Up artist.

Why choose us?
One-on-one interaction with our tutors.
Practical photographed projects after every topic.
Personal classes are scheduled on request.
A professional brush set is offered upon admission.
Affordable costs payable in installments.
Certificate at the end of each course.

Values:
Excellence
Integrity
Creative

Content Courtesy Of Urembo Creations College & Nairobi Fashion Hub 

Benefits of Biw Biw

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The unique benefits of Biw Biw products 

  1. This is  the most effective 4 in 1 beauty cream on the market.
  2. Lovely light texture with great coverage and glow enhancing properties. It also has an SPF 50 and is waterproof.
  3. Mineral pigments conceal small imperfection and diminish the appearance of pores. Oil infused moisturizing qualities for beautiful skin glow. Its radiance boosting components leave skin looking effortlessly healthy.
  4. Buildable coverage from light to medium.
  5. Biw Biw defines, delays, defends, delights and delivers.

How to Apply

Dispense a small drop on the back of your clean hand and rub gently on your face with your finger, sponge applicator or face brush. Apply a smooth, even layer to your face and neck for Pure Radiance!

  • Can be used as a moisturizer, BB cream, primer, and sunscreen based on your coverage needs.
  • Suitable for all skin types.
  • External use only. In case of contact with eyes wash with water.
  • Shake well before use.

Other benefits of Biw Biw

  • Self-adjusting coverage
  • Anti-ageing properties
  • Even skin tone
  • The appearance of skin pore reduction
  • Bountiful nourishment
  • Sun protection
  • Blemish reduction
  • Brighter, healthier looking skin
  • Mattyfying properties to make your face less oily and shiny
  • And is an ideal face primer

Content courtesy of Biw Biw & Nairobi fashion hub

Biw Biw

Posted on by Ann Mumbi

The Biw Biw range of beauty products are manufactured to international standards, that are created to protect and enhance your skin, improve self-confidence, and empower users to become the best version of themselves. Every formulation is produced and tested under the strictest health and safety standards in a modern pharma cosmetics facility that meets international best practices.

RBGT are the marketers  and  distributors of  Biw Biw in Kenya, the 4 in 1 Biw Biw pure radiance face cream . Coming soon is a range of specialized Biw Biw products offering a solution to a variety of your skincare concerns; all designed to enhance beauty within and without. With Biw Biw you don’t just look good, you feel good!

Which Biw Biw products are available in Kenya 

Face Cream
You hold in your hand the secret to a visibly younger, more glowingly radiant you. The unique formula contains the important vitamins necessary for skin health, including vitamin F to nourish and even your skin tone.

Essential oils gently heal and liven the skin. The SPF 50++ protects it from the sun’s harmful rays. Added glycerine provides for a silky and smooth application, laced with a fresh, delicate scent and a touch of shimmer. You will feel the difference immediately.

Body​ Cream
You hold in your hand the secret to beautifully brighter looking skin, glowing with health. Essential vitamins to nourish and moisturize. SPF 50++ to shield you from the sun.

Added glycerine, aloe vera and mineral oils for silky smooth skin all over. And a fresh, delicate scent that will make heads turn. Get ready to dazzle your world.

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What Are Finger Coils? How To Get The Perfect Finger Coils?

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Want to coil your hair without spending a bomb? Do you have the patience to attain that quirky look all by yourself? If yes, we need to talk about Finger Coils. Finger coils are super easy to do if you are willing to spare some time and effort. They are even more fun to do if you have a habit of twirling, curling, or coiling your hair with your fingers. Here’s a guide to creating those perfect curls using an easy method.

But first, let’s talk about what fingers coils actually are.

What Are Finger Coils?

Finger coils are the curls that are done using your fingers. This style is obtained by dividing your hair into multiple sections and twirling them around your fingers to create coils. If done perfectly, the coils can last up to two to three weeks.

So, why should you get finger coils? Scroll down to find out!

Reasons You Should Style Your Natural Hair In Finger Coils

  • Finger coils are easy to achieve without using many products.
  • It’s a simple and effective styling technique that does not harm your tresses.
  • This DIY method makes your hair look great without spending big bucks at an expensive salon.
  • Finger coils do not require much maintenance.
  • If done well, the finger coils can last up to three weeks.
  • If you want to try out dreadlocks and are unsure about how they’d look, you can start off by experimenting with finger coils.

Now that you know the amazing benefits of this styling method, let’s check out how it’s done.

How To Do Finger Coils

What You Need

  • Curl enhancing cream
  • Wide-toothed comb
  • Water in a spray bottle (optional)
  • Rat-tail comb
  • Hair clips
  • Hairspray
  • Blow dryer with a diffuser attachment

There are three steps involved in finger coiling your hair.

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What Is Eyebrow Microblading? or 3D eyebrow embroidery

Posted on by Ann Mumbi

Back in the 90s, pencil-thin, skinny brows were apparently a thing. That was a dark time, considering how your brows make a world of difference in framing your face and accentuating your features. It’s all about thicker and fuller brows now! Microblading is not just the hottest beauty trend currently but also a heaven-sent solution for us victims of over-plucked, thin eyebrows. If you are looking to give your brows a long-term fix, here’s everything you need to know about this semi-permanent eyebrow treatment.

What Is Eyebrow Microblading?

Microblading is a technique that involves filling in your eyebrows with semi-permanent tattoo ink to look like brow hairs. Similar to getting a tattoo, this treatment uses tiny needles that make up a small blade to deposit the pigment under your skin. You can save a ton of time every morning as brows take a solid few minutes in one’s daily makeup routine.

If you haven’t heard all the buzz surrounding microblading, you are bound to have a whole lot of questions. We’ve got you covered because it’s super important to make an informed decision when it comes to anything even remotely permanent.

How Is Microblading Done?

Before your aesthetician starts with the microblading procedure, they will draw and fill in your eyebrows to determine your desired look. Once this is done, they will use a specially designed tool that bleeds color pigment into the small scratches of your epidermis. This creates fine lines that mimic strokes of hair.

Remember, the treatment requires time and patience. You might have to go in for a few sittings to achieve natural and realistic looking brows. The number of sessions wholly depends on the state of your natural eyebrows.

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Victoria Kimani lands a lucrative deal as The New Brand Ambassador For Maybelline New York

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The Afro pop singer will be the face of the global cosmetic giant, joining  Jourdan Dunn and Gigi Hadid who also brag a Maybelline deal. Victoria, however, is the first African artist to collaborate with the brand.

Victoria Kimani New Brand Ambassador For Maybelline New York

She broke the news on social media, thanking Maybelline for the opportunity which she termed as an honour. Kimani, explained that her love for makeup was one of the core reason why she picked Maybelline.

“My first endorsement deal guys! I’m so glad to finally announce that you are looking at the new face, brand ambassador for MAYBELINE NY – from Kenya Indeed… AFRICA to the World!” she said on Instagram.

“This is such an honor and a beautiful crowning for me because well…. if you know me, you know that I LOVE MAKE UP and a good face beat !! And When it comes to my dreams …. I am known to MAKE IT HAPPEN! Regardless of language, location, time, Rules, obstacles and hurdles that I face… nothing can stand in the way of A girl on a Mission!”

Started in 1915 by Thomas Lyle Williams, the company is a subsidiary of L’Oréal and focuses entirely on makeup kits.

Content Courtesy of Victoria Kimani & Nairobi Fashion Hub

Rihanna Launches her Lingerie Brand Savage x Fenty at New York Fashion Week

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Makeup is big business, lingerie is big business, and Rihanna is a force of nature rocking both worlds. That much was clear on Wednesday night, when the singer and entrepreneur staged a show for her lingerie line, Savage x Fenty, at New York Fashion Week.

It was a lush, surreally Edenic performance piece, in which dancers and models prowled, whirled, and ran, laughing, across a grassy set strewn with fountains, plants growing under fluorescent lights, and geodesic domes. All 17 minutes, which you can watch on YouTube, are mesmerizing.

“Runway shows are an odd tradition. They cost a ton of money, but their appeal is fairly limited to fashion wonks. Much of the clothing doesn’t even go into production. It sometimes seems like a fashion show evaporates the second it’s done.”

But this Savage x Fenty presentation is worth paying attention to because Rihanna has emerged as a leader in the world of consumer products, and has made diversity part of her brand’s DNA, rather than deploying it as a one-off marketing tactic. Her Fenty Beauty collection became a smash hit in large part because it launched with 40 shades of foundation — something that should be standard, but isn’t, as many makeup brands ignore women of color when formulating products. Just a few months later, a slew of major makeup brands had followed her lead.

And with this particular fashion show, Rihanna accomplished a few things. She put inclusivity front and center, by hiring a group of performers and models that was diverse in terms of race and, notably, size. And she offered an alternative to the cheery, homogenous vision of female sexuality put forth by the best-known lingerie brand in America, Victoria’s Secret.

Savage x Fenty pushes fashion in a more inclusive direction

For too many years, fashion shows looked like this: A stream of very thin, very young, very white women solemnly marching in a line. Designers and casting directors have been slow to increase diversity on the runway — despite many calls to do so — but recent years have shown progress. Yet keeping in mind fashion’s spotty track record on diversity historically, not just in fashion shows but on magazine covers, some have wondered how sincere the industry really is, particularly when it comes to race.

Representation of different body shapes is a particularly weak point for brands that show at fashion week. For the fall 2017 season, plus-size models accounted for only 0.43 percent of castings, according to a Fashion Spot tally. Even when brands do put plus-size models on the runway, they don’t always manufacture clothing in sizes that those models could buy.

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Interesting Facts And Myths about Makeup

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Internet, television and friend are all good sources of makeup tips. But honestly, how do you even know if that tip is worth trying? The Majority of the tips we hear about turn out to be pure myths! So, to help you weed out the myths from the really helpful tips, we have compiled this list of the top 10 makeup misconceptions that every one of us have heard a million times!

 10 Interesting Makeup Facts And Myths

Let’s bust some myths and facts about makeup, right here!

Myth 1: Primers And Moisturizers Work The Same Way!

Fact:

Completely different in formula from moisturizers, Primers help in the easy application of the foundation by creating a smooth base and also makes it last longer. A primer fills fine lines, minimizes the pore size and prevents oiliness. Unlike the moisturizer, which just hydrates the skin and controls dryness, a primer should be applied after moisturizing the skin and before applying the foundation.

Myth 2: Red Lipstick Cannot Be Carried Well By Everyone!

Fact:

A self assumed myth by many teenagers and beginners in makeup, this myth is absolutely not true! Anyone can absolutely rock a red lipstick and look stunning. The only tip you should remember is to pick the right red depending on your skin tone. Red lipsticks are available in different undertones – blue undertone reds are universally flattering. So, you can try different red shades and pick the one, which suits you the best.

Myth 3: Choose Your Foundation By Matching It To Your Forehead, Neck, Cheek Or Hand!

Fact:

Finding the perfect foundation is the toughest task in makeup. The color of the skin on the forehead, neck, cheek and hands differ completely from the face. Stand in front of a mirror and place your hand near your face and you will notice that your hand is darker than the skin tone of your face. It is a biggest makeup misconception to match your foundation with these areas of your skin. Stress, sun exposure, weather conditions can change the skin color on your face than the rest of the body. So, it is best to always swatch your foundation on the jaw line of your face to get the perfect foundation shade and it is also good to try it in natural light.

Myth 4: Lip Plumper Can Increase The Size Of Your Lips!

Fact:

If you have thinner lips, you might have heard several people recommending lip plumpers for you. It contains hot pepper, cinnamon, menthol and caffeine, which irritate your lips to result in a swollen effect. It is a misconception that it is a treatment and the effect will last for a longer period of time. The fact is that it is not a permanent lip plumping treatment. The only solution for thinner lips to get permanent results is to get lip augmentation done with hyaluronic acid fillers.

Myth 5: Pump Your Mascara Wand In And Out To Get Rid Of Clumps!

Fact:

Mascara is one makeup product, which gets easily deteriorated with usage. Pumping the mascara wand in and out will only result in pumping air into the mascara tube, resulting in the formula drying faster than the expiry date and the air might also cause bacterial accumulation. The best way to easily get rid of mascara clumps is to rotate the mascara wand in the tube and then wipe it with a tissue before applying it to your eyelashes.

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