Archive for 2019

My Last Post Ever?

I can’t believe I am writing this blog-post. If you told me in January last year that I would be letting go of all Patsy and I have built on this blog, I would have laughed in your face. Yet, here we are, this is going to be my last post on blushesndbrushes.com.

Affordable Skincare || Nuage Micellar Cleansing Water Review

Nuage Micellar Cleansing water

I am back with another affordable skincare review and I’m really happy about this. In this post I will be reviewing the Nuage Micellar Cleansing Water with Aloe vera, Vitamin E and Chamomile Flower Extract. I stumbled upon this product during a skincare product haul sometime last year. I didn’t really have any specific brands in mind; I just knew the products I needed. I wanted a cleanser and I had seen the Garnier Micellar cleansing water with Sike and I had that somewhere in the back of my mind to be gotten in the future, so when I saw Micellar Cleansing water on the bottle, I thought why not just try this? I am presently happy I did.

How To Safely Colour/Dye Your Hair At Home

I have coloured my hair myself several times in the last decade and I have done it wrong quite a number of times. The results of such mistakes include but are not limited to dry, brittle hair, excessive breakage and frizz. In the last year however, I have coloured my hair twice and my mane has been flourishing which led me to write this post.

Review: Desire Natural Luxury HairCare Products

My natural hair has become a part of my identity for the last few years; for that reason I have to pay it just as much attention as I give my skin. Over the last month or so, my hair has been privileged to enjoy natural luxury from the awesome products I received from the brand Desire Natural Luxury and I wanna share all the deets with you.

10 Ways To Survive Hot Weather And Stay Fresh

Image gotten from Pinterest

The rains in most parts of Nigeria seemed to have been lost is transmission for sometime and although they are making an appearance now, the Sun is still having a great time. More of a great time in more states than others but a great time anyway. I mean, for it to be this hot in Jos is saying something. I don't want to imagine how hot it is in other places. The gist is painful enough to hear.

Affordable Skincare || Beauty Formulas Detox Cleanser with activated charcoal review

Beauty Formulas Detox Cleanser with activated charcoal

Finding affordable skincare products that get the job done is a huge breath of fresh air cause lets be honest with ourselves, skincare ain't all that cheap. So products like these are worth a review. Can I get an amen?

Sunscreen: All You Need To Know And Where To Buy In Nigeria

As an African, living in Africa, I didn’t hear much about sunscreen growing up. The first time I heard of it was probably in a cartoon or a movie and even then, it seemed like something only white people need because “black people don’t get sunburnt” right? Wrong! The science of sunscreen goes way beyond preventing sunburn and everybody with skin needs it!

My Current Favorite Instagram Pages To Follow

Most days last year, I spent an obscene amount of time on Instagram. Instagram is basically a vortex and if you aren’t careful, you will find yourself spending hours on it doing nothing productive. This year however, I have tried to have more self-control and I have found some pretty amazing beauty and lifestyle content creators that I love and learn from.

Review: Taos Cosmetics Dolly Lana Eyeshadow Palette

Taos Cosmetics was one of those hip new-kid-on-the-block beauty brands that sprung up in the Nigerian beauty industry over 4 years ago. Now, the brand has grown to be a household name with products ranging from lipsticks, lip glosses, to setting powders, eyeshadow palettes and even skin enhancers (concealers). Today, I will be reviewing their Dolly Lana eyeshadow palette.

Where to buy Korean Beauty Products in Nigeria | An Interview with KBeauty Nigeria

It is safe to say that Korea is the new hub for beauty needs, skincare especially. That's why I had to interview the No 1 Korean Beauty store in Nigeria so that we can all have the information we need because #WeMustGlowIn2019

3 Steps To Achieving The Perfect Everyday Eyeshadow Look + My tips and tricks

My favourite part of makeup is definitely eye-shadow and I am quite good at it if I do say so myself. As with any skill that needs to be perfected, knowing the basics definitely helps one achieve expertise. That is why I will be sharing a few tips and tricks to help you achieve the perfect everyday eye-shadow look that will be suitable for work, school, church or just a simple slay in this post.

Review: Clean & Clear Morning Burst Skin Brightening Facial Cleanser

Happy New Year! One of my goals this year is to achieve smooth glowy healthy skin and so I am too happy to find great skincare items that will help me achieve that on a budget. If you are looking for an affordable face wash, I may have found one for you.