Red Lips on Dark Skin ft. Red Nigerian Pleats Gele

Hey family. So I decided to create a makeup and gele video. I think I finally found a red lipstick shade that works well on my skin tone. It's one by Adoniaa, a local Calgary brand. 

Then I got my brother to do my voiceover. Save me the effort haha!. And he did such a good job without a script! I think he just found a new career. I have the video below for you to enjoy. 

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Ways To Keep Your Face Oil Free

Hi! I  want to share with you a number of ways to control shiny face. We know the skin produces it's own oil to keep itself lubricated. It is natural to sweat and when we sweat we expel water mixed with oil and salt from the body. Some of us sweat and produce a lot more oil than others. Many experience more oiliness in the T-Zone area, which is around the forehead and brows and down the nose. 

I personally have very oily skin. I am oily all over my face. Even my eyelids get oily in the creases! It never really was a burden because it gave me a sort of healthy glow I like but sometimes I get so shiny you could see your reflection on my face. If I was out in the sun, you could fry an egg on my face! And me being more dark skinned, it gets REALLY obvious. Plus the constant rave about matte face and matte cosmetics and all is enough to make one extra conscious. 

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New Products - MAC For Oily Skin

SO I popped into the stores the other day. My graduation ceremony is coming up you see ^.^ oooh it's coming so fast man! I'm excited and nervous, I don't know, all sorts of feelings. I want to really prepare but at the same time I feel like ehnnn...don't try too much.

Anyhoo, I walked into MAC store on my way to a dress store
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