Saturday 3 October 2015

Evita Joseph E257 Detailed Brow Brush - Description, Usage & Artist Tip

 

Evita Joseph E257 Detailed Brow Brush





E257 Detailed Brow Brush (GH35.00) is a duo fibre  angled brush with soft yet firm bristles at the tip. The bristles of the brushes are made with synthetic taklon fibres  which makes application of all textures of products amazing. The incredibly soft brush head gives soft and subtle color pay-off. Its can be used wet or dry. This is a must have brush for creating natural looking brows .


 Usage :
  • best for filling in the brows - its just picks up the right amount of products
  • with its synthetic bristles , its great for defining the brows using your cream products
  • while applying your brow products, you can equally use it for blending as well.

Closer View of the E257 Detailed Brow Brush


Artist Tip: To create a natural looking brow, start in the middle of the brow and with short, little strokes, brush the Brow Color in the direction that the hair grows. Then go back to the fuller part of the brow and complete the brow. This technique makes the brow look natural, without a big build up of color in the front

Best For : cream and powder eye products.

Features:
  • incredibly soft brush bristles
  • Brush Bristles : natural and synthetic mix
  • Brush Handle : matte dark chocolate handle
  • Brush Length : 6.5''

Evita Joseph E259 Classic Crease Brush - Description & Usage

 

Evita Joseph E259 Classic Crease Brush


The  E259 Classic Crease Brush (GH35.00) is a classic designed pencil brush with a pointed and tapered tip with soft natural and synthetic bristles to help create precise lines on the lid , in the crease and at the same time blending soft , or along the lower lash line. The pointed tapered tip makes this brush the perfect tool for creating false crease and also applying intense color in the outer v area of the eye.

Our  design features a rose gold ferrule, and a matte dark chocolate  handle  for a sleek and elegant look.

Usage : 

  • creating definition in the crease of the eye 
  • applying outer v intense colors 
  • soft blending of shadows 
  • creating smoking effects on lower lash line 
Best For : powder or loose eye shadow


Features:
  • pointed tapered tip for precise lines
  • Brush Bristles : natural and synthetic mix
  • Brush Handle : matte dark chocolate handle
  • Brush Length : 6.5''

Evita Joseph E256 Classic Shader Brush - Description & Usage




Evita Joseph E256 Classic Shader Brush



The E256 Classic Shader Brush (Gh35.00) is described a  rounded shape and flat medium sized natural bristled brush. It's great for applying eye lid colors. The uniqueness of the size ensure precise pick up of products and also precise placement on the eye lids. It is ideal for both small and large eyes offering you ultimate control of packing on color unto the eyelids and building up the intensity you desire. The rounded edges makes this brush work for blending the edges of eye shadow too, so you can have that diffused, soft edge look.

E256 Classic Shader Brush



Our  design features a rose gold ferrule, and a matte dark chocolate  handle  for a sleek and elegant look.

Usage :
  • for packing on lid color in a patting motion while blending the edges
  • great for inner eye highlight 
  • for brow bone highlight placement  
  • great for smoking out shadow under the eyes .

Best For : powder or loose eye shadow

Features:

  • Brush Bristles : natural and synthetic mix
  • Brush Handle : matte dark chocolate handle
  • Brush Length : 6.5''

Sunday 27 September 2015

Evita Joseph Genesis Brush Collection Unveils




Evita Joseph Genesis Eye Brush Collection

Evita Joseph Presents….. The Genesis Eye Brush Collection


Ghanaian beauty brand, Evita Joseph, unveils its Genesis Eye Brush Collection, the first ever of its kind in Ghana.  Designed by elite makeup artist Evita Joseph, she recognized the unavailability of quality eye brushes on the Ghanaian beauty market hence the inception of the Genesis Brush Collection. Amped with the desire to see Ghanaian women excel at personal makeup application, she put her experience derived from makeup artistry into carefully designing the collection.

The Genesis Eye Brush Collection with Pouch


The Genesis Eye Brush Collection is a 9 piece brush set consisting of 8 individual eye brushes and a pouch. The brushes are of superior quality and come in a dark chocolate brown handle with rose gold ferrule. The brushes are cruelty free with a number of the bristles being synthetic and vegan friendly. The collection is suitable for both the makeup professional and the everyday woman who wants to apply makeup the right way.

The brushes from the collection will be sold individually as well as in sets.  The sets are designed for those who do not wish to purchase the entire set but still want to have a select few based on their needs. The different sets are the Genesis Basic Set, the Genesis Pro Set and the Genesis Blend Set.




The Evita Joseph Genesis Eye Brush Collection becomes available to the public from Monday 28th  September, 2015. For more information on where to purchase or how to be a stockist please call 0544680080

Sunday 19 July 2015

MUAs Favorite: She Gloo Eyelash Adhesive

Hi Makeup Junkies,MJ. It's always great to share some favorites of some of the finest MUAs in Ghana with you all .One such product is the She Gloo Eyelash Adhesive by Red Cherry. I really don't want to offend  anyone by not mentioning them and so please don't ask 😀😀. 

She Gloo (7g, Gh 35.00) is described as the best waterproof eyelash adhesive. It comes 
in dark and clear with the dark being my favorite and theirs too. It's really black and dries quickly to a matte finish. 

What makes this glue amazing is that it's long wearing , helps to keep your lashes securely in place and doesn't leave any mess on the skin after removing.  
Usage write up

It also works very very well with Red Cherry Lashes. It's easy to apply.

It's available at EJ Beauty Store. 

If you like this post please share. More post on MUAs in Ghana. 



New Product Alert : Evita Joseph Brush Drying Rack

We 're very excited to introduce one of our beauty accessories to the makeup community in Ghana. It's our Brush Drying Rack . 

Top view 

Brush Rack filled with Brushes . 


By drying your brushes vertically and off the counter, you protect their bristles and keep water from the ferruleThe brush Drying Rack is simply a brush accessory which helps brushes to dry vertically after shampoo washing with water , and in so doing protect the bristles and keeps water from settling in the ferrule. 

By drying your brushes vertically and off the counter, you protect their bristles and keep water from the ferrule

Our Brush Drying Rack 
Holds 4 large brushes , 
6 medium and 
16 thin eye and lip brushes . 

We hope you find this accessory useful. 

Thursday 26 March 2015

New Product Alert : LA Girl Beauty Brick Blush Collection

So I'm excited to share with you all the one latest product from La Girl Cosmetics.....It's the Beauty Brick Blush ... 



Picture Courtesy : La Girl Cosmetics



It's fresh and its available for purchase now in Ghana here.

Beauty Brick Blush  is available in four gorgeous blush palettes .Each comes in a luxurious , glossy book which includes a mirror on the shade. The interesting thing about these palettes are that they're pair with two blush shades with a coordinated matte bronzer and highlighter. This palette instantly help you to contour while you highlight with its complementary highlight. The names of the palette are Glow, Glam , Spice and Pinky


Glam

Glam is hot pink , dusty rose, a contour shade good enough for medium to dark skin and guess what the highlight is this gorgeous champagne shade. This palette is a must have for dark to deep skin.


Spice

Spice is one of my favorite.  The blushes are muted and beige pinks. They'll look so gorgeous on a medium to dark skin . The contour shade is great for medium to dark skin.



Pinky

Pinky is a beautiful palette for light to medium skin. The blushes are baby pink and rosy pink , the highlight is more of beige. it's so beautiful .


Glow
Glow is really glow. The blushes will certainly look beautiful on all skin tones.


All the highlighters can be used as eyeshadow and the bronzer is matte and beautiful. It will be available online here on Monday.

Tuesday 24 February 2015

New Product Alert : The Double Sided Z Palette

Right Side Filled with Blushes

Left Sided Filled with Eyeshadows

Welcome All....

If you follow me on Instagram, then you'd  know what a Z palette is. I have several of them filled with either eyeshadows or powders and trust me they make organizing very easy . These palette are simply clear empty magnetized palette in different sizes.

I'm proud to introduce you to the new double -sided type.








 From Z Palette ...

Featuring a durable, reinforced clear window and open-face, magnetic base on each side, the Double-Sided Z Palette allows you TWICE the storage while still keeping all of your makeup in ONE easy place.
Extra-strength magnetic closures on each side ensure the Double-Sided Z Palette will remain securely shut, no matter which side is facing up.
Whether you organize eye shadows on one side and blushes on the other, or foundations on one side and powders on the other, the combinations are truly endless!

  • Length Outside: 8.06 Inches
  • Width Outside: 4.94 Inches
  • Depth Outside: 1.06 Inches
  • Length Inside: 7.44 Inches
  • Width Inside: 4.13 Inches
  • Depth Inside: .25 Inches - Each Side
  • Metal Stickers: 40 (20 Round, 20 Square)
It will be available here soon.

Thursday 19 February 2015

New Product Alert: Black Opal - True Color Pore Perfecting Liquid Foundation

We all know Black Opal , they're famous for their stick foundations which a lots of people use for their dark shades for contouring purposes. Guess what ??? They just recently released a new foundation ....

Yes I love foundation.....




Black Opal -True Color Pore Perfecting Liquid Foundation ,30mL is described as a lightweight, oil-free liquid foundation that seamlessly blends to provide flawless coverage with a high definition finish. With its exclusive poreless technology which helps minimize the appearance of enlarged pores, controls excess oil and renews skin natural radiance. Oil, fragrance and paraben-free formula. It suitable for all skin types, including sensitive.

It comes in 12 amazing shades ranging from medium to very deep skin tones.  The packaging looks high end and it comes with a pump too. The pump helps to control the amount of product used during application.

Coming Soon Online ....

Thirty Cedis Thursday




La Girl Mega Pearl Eyeshadow(3 Shades) -  GH21.00
Makeup Wedges (8/block ) - GH4.50
Pro Powder Puff - GH4.50

Total : GH30.00



La Girl Mega Pearl Eyeshadow ( Retails for GH7.00)

La Girl Mega Pearl Eyeshadow ( Retails for GH7.00)  comes in a variety of shades with each being stylish and versatile to create an array of looks. The color pay off is deep and intense and they do last all day especially with a good primer as a base.The shadows are mostly pearl with a lustrous effect. They're so gorgeous on the eyes as highlights.


8 Piece Makeup Wedges (GH4.5)



Makeup Wedges (GH4.50) is a must have makeup accessory in any makeup bag. It comes in a block with 8 pieces non -latex. It's also very sanitary to use when working on multiple faces.Wedges can be used
  • apply foundation 
  • blend foundation
  • apply powder 
  • blend harsh shadow edges 
  • apply your highlight & contour products. 

Double Sided Pro Powder Puff with Satin Ribbon (GH4.50)

Double Sided Pro Powder Puff (GH4.50)  is a double sided velour material puff. It flawlessly applies powder and perfect for finishing makeovers. It's washable and can be reused severally. Its perfect for touch ups and can easily be carried in your makeup bag for on the go .


With just Thirty Cedis , you can have all these. Available  here.







Thursday 12 February 2015

Thirty Cedis Thurday

Welcome Buddy....


Thirty Cedis Thursday is a new series that will feature products from EJ Beauty Store that I personally love and use and can be purchased with Thirty Cedis. It could be just one item or multiples of items but everything will add up to Thirty Cedis.

So lets start today's post


La Girl HD Pro Conceal (GH30.00) is a Crease-resistant, opaque coverage in a creamy yet lightweight texture. The long-wearing formula camouflages darkness under the eyes, redness and skin imperfections. Provides complete, natural-looking coverage,evens skin tone, covers dark circles and minimizes fine lines around the eyes.

This blendable and buildable formula provides the ultimate, customizable coverage. This must-have concealer includes a soft brush-tip for easy application.

It comes in 18 shades ranging from very light to deep skin tone. The range for ethnic skin is amazing. Lots of ladies use the light shades for  highlighting under the eyes and the brows  and the dark shades for contouring. I personally like Almond and Chestnut .. i mix them to get a shade for color correcting before applying my highlight.

It's available online here.

I hope you find this series interesting.

Stay_Beautiful 

Makeup Artist Series - Basic makeup Artist Kit :Eyes & Lips Edition


Welcome to another edition of our makeup artist series and today we're talking about the basic things we need to have in our kit which are eyes and lips related.

let's jump right into....

EYES

  • Eye Primer / Bases  - they help to keep your eye makeup for long hours. Brides need this product the most. They come in several colours but its always best to start with nude colors before adding more colored ones.
o   Fav (Nude Colors) - L'Oreal Decrease (great for oily eyelids and also for brow priming) , La Girl Pro Primer (Nude , White) , ELF , UDPP , IONI Cosmetics , NYX
o   Fav ( Colored ) - Maybelline Color Tattoos , MAC Paint Pots , ELF Smudge pot 
o   Fav (Bases) - NYX Jumbo Pencils , La Colors Jumbo Pencils

  • ·        Eye Liner - liners add dimension to any eye look. Comes in pencil, cream or gel form. Good to have waterproof ones too.
o   Fav (Pencils) - La Girl Eye Pencils , ELF pencils , La Girl Glide on pencils , IONI cosmetics , Rimmel Kohl Pencil
o   Fav (Cream & Gel) - ELF cream liners , La Girl Gel liner kit , MAC blacktrack 

  • ·        Mascara - its always good to have both regular and waterproof types. You can get the basic colors like black , brown (great for tinting the brows)  and clear for setting the brows. 
o   Fav - L'Oreal , Maybelline , La Girl , La Colors , ELF 

  • ·        Eyeshadow - It’s the most important. As a beginner, getting a palette is also economical. It’s best starting with neutral colors especially for brides. You can also create your own palette by choosing your own colors.

o   Fav - BH Cosmetics Neutral palette , 120 Color Palette , Yaby Eyeshadows , La Colors single eye colors , Coastal Scents Hot pots , Morphe palettes. 

BH Cosmetics 28 Neutral Palette

  • ·        Eye Brows / Wax , Gel - it's always good to be prepared for any job.  Get colors for light , medium to dark skin tones. There are  lots of brow products in both pencil , powders and cream forms.
o   Fav (Pencils ) - MAC , La Girl Eye Pencil , Wet n Wild Pencils
o   Fav( Powders) - BH Brow Trio , City Color , Matte warm brown eyeshadows
o   Fav ( Cream ) - ELF Coffee cream liner , La Girl dark brown gel, NYX
o   Fav (Gel ) - La Colors brown mascara

A Brow Definer Kit

 ·        Lashes /Glue - good to have both strip and individuals . 
o   Fav - Red Cherry Lashes ( 43, 48, 28, 213, 217 , 747 sml , 523 , 415 ) just a few recs for brides
o   Fav( Glue) - Duo , Sheo Glue by Red Cherry.




Red Cherry Strip Lash

LIPS

  • ·        Lip Pencil - start with basic colors like nude (light and dark ) , red, pink .
NYX Lip Pencils
o   Fav - La Girl Lip Pencils & Semi Permanent lip pencils , NYX

  • ·        Lip Gloss - start with basic colors and avoid glitters.
o   Fav - IONI Cosmetics , NYX

  • ·        Lipsticks - Get a palette or make your own palette with basic colors like pinks , nude , reds , berries , plums and the likes . Consider all textures - matte , satin and lustre.
o   Fav - BH Lip palette , La Girl lipsticks , Evita Joseph Liptended Liquid Matte Lipsticks 

A Lip Palette
  • ·        Lip Scrub - you can mix sugar and olive oil to create your own. 

  • ·        Lip Moisturizer - comes in handy specially for dry lips 
o   Fav - Mary Kay , Vasline 



We will complete our series with tools and accessories . Thank you for sharing.

Stay _Beautiful