Thanks to blogger, I realized my last FOTD was back in 2015!!! I've been trying to channel FOTDs to my YouTube channel but my editing game is not just letting me be great!!! So I decided a quick FOTD wold make up for so much and just because it took that long, I'm just going to keep them coming whether you like it or not!!!

According to +NikkieTutorials this is the best primer she has ever used and of course it's been trending since she mentioned it on her YouTube channel. I finally decided to give in to the pressure and even the videos I watched did not prepare me.

I opted to buy mine on my last trip to Dubai-- I should have just checked high end pharmacies here in Nigeria-- that would have saved me the wait. I purchased a bottle for 27AED (about 1,500NGN). For that price it's definitely value for money as it comes in 100 ml bottle.

The balm comes in an opaque and sturdy white bottle which I like a lot and the content also has the same opaque consistency. It has a hint of a manly scent which disappears after a couple of seconds. A few questions have been raised on how healthy the balm is as a primer, it contains high amount of glycerine which allows other products to stick to the face and last a lot longer.

To use simply pour out some on your palm and apply directly on to the skin, gently massaging it till it dries into the skin--while rubbing into the skin the balm gets sticky before it dries.

Verdict

As a primer, this is not amazing for the tropics aka Nigerian weather. If you are thinking of purchasing, I recommend you combine with other matifying primers. I guess this it's safe to say this is one of the products that did not meet my expectations.

The Nivea post shave balm is available for sale at H-Medix for N2,300.

You're welcome!!!

Stay Pretty!!!

I'm interrupting my web silence to bring you this quick and amazing news on my favorite brush-set till date!!! I purchased this set online a couple of months ago and I knew I definitely had to share with you guys.

Its way past midnight but I can't get my eyes to close and my mind has been bugging with this blog post that I've been putting off doing--maybe because it has more than one brand listed--don't want nobody thinking I'm doing a brand comparison.

While I'm still trying to deal with my jet lag, I figured I might as well put up this post I've had in my drafts for a bit. If you follow me on instagram and snapchat; you'll know I've been out of Nigeria for a couple of days.

I'm terribly loving my new swatch techniques so much so that I 're-did' the swatches from Kayge Lipsticks which has been in my drafts for a while. I figure doing these swatches will require dedicating some time as I have to work a full face makeup to rock them.

Its been a while since I last posted about my nails which I must say have grown so long, but I've just been so lazy about nail posts. Again, since I'm learning fantastic new ways to take pictures with Tashia; I've turn over a new leaf.

I've been thinking of how to write a long love letter to apologize for being absent these past few weeks, but words fail me. I've been poking my fingers in a few upcoming projects I can't wait to share it all with you guys in due time. Meanwhile, I'm going to share pictures and videos of my last vacation with you soon--- I pledged I was going to do that since that's one of the reasons I've been away.

I know I'm not the only one whose makeup antenna beeps when they hear the word SALE!!! When I hear the word, I go into the adrenaline high and my brain goes into overdrive. 

I'm back with another collaborative look, this time with Elizabeth of Sweet Survet Blog, we decided to work on a look shortly after my last collab with Doyin. I totally love working on loos and with each collab, I get to know more about people.

Holler! Holler!! Holler!!! I've had this phrase playing in my head on repeat for at least 30 minutes when all I was doing was watching my favorite Telenovellas. I even did I little side step with extra wiggle. 

Hmmmm, so I'm tempted to start with "The Makeup Fair is here again" then I realized that I sound like the advert for a movie sequel loudly announced by Nnamdi--you know the type I'm talking about *grinningwidely*

I just want to shout from the rooftops---I finally nabbed myself some Anastasia Beverly Hills products. I know I've carried last but I was really bidding my time - - - especially as a recovering makeupholic (not sure about the recovering though). 

My backlog of reviews and hauls is disturbing; I always seem to either leave the products or camera in the office---so today I simultaneously took pictures of all the new hauls I have minus a few. 

Cute Packaging, right??

Happy New Month and welcome to August!!! I just know it's going to be an amazing month; can you feel the year slowly winding up---I'm so excited!!! This collab post has been a long time coming; let's just say months and months of trying to decide on a look with Doyin of Chloe's Makeover and we finally nailed it!!!

I'm back with another first impressions and review post, this time a proudly Nigerian brand and one I have reviewed before. I was so impressed when I was told that the brand worked on a couple of suggestions I made in that post which obviously made me want to try the new products. Check out my earlier review here.

Long time no FOTD, yeah? I've been struggling with the usual suspects - - bad hair days, mood swings and every time I set out to create a look, a client or student bursts into my horizon. Finally got around to creating this simple look using all Makeup Revolution products.