Nigerian Makeup Brands

Hello Beauties,

Am here with a haul on Nigerian Makeup Brands. Have you ever wondered like me about what Makeup products in Naija market are actually owned by Nigerians (either by makeup artists or cosmetics lovers).

Many Nigerians are into the distributorship business and as such import makeup brands ranging from: L'oreal,Iman,Sacha,Marykay,Flori Roberts,MAC,Black opal,Revlon,MUD,Cover girl,Black up,Black Radiance,Forever living and many more even nameless ones but few Nigerians own(i mean established a cometics line)a makeup brand.

Nigeria is an emerging market for Makeup Artists(either freelance MUA's or intending MUAs) and Lovers of makeup(brides and everyday woman) so its kind of expected that there should be more beauty and skin care products and makeup brands owned,circulated and controlled by Nigerians because i believe that as a Nigerian and an African you get to understand the weather conditions and skin infections that are prone to our skin so you make reasearches and come out with products containing not just SPF(for sunscreen) but also anti-bacterial and fungi treatments.

And so i have been able to gather the few Nigerian makeup brands that i know of and they will be discussed below:
1.Bmpro
2.K.K
3.Lise Beauty range
4.House of Tara(Orekelewa)
5.Blush Nigeria

1.Bmpro is owned by MUA Banke Meshida Lawal and was founded in 2006 with 14products in the line.Today the brand boasts about 65makeup products in the Nigerian market such as Brush sets,Eyeshadow,Oil control blotting powder,Lipsticks etc.
For more info about Bmpro products check out their website: www.bankemeshidalawal.com

2.K.K Beauty was established by MUA Kemi Iwevbore Uwaga based in the United Kingdom but is regular in the Nigerian makeup scene. Her products ranges from Eyeshadows,Lipsticks,Brush set holder,Anit-shine serum(for oily skin)etc.
For more info on K.K beauty products check them up on:www.kemikings.com

3.Lise Beauty Range was first launched in NYcity in 2004 but was newly launched into the Nigerian market in 2006 by MUA Eniola Balogun.products ranges from Eyehadow palette,Lip scrub,Brush sets,Body bronzing shimmer etc.
To know more check up:www.lisebeautyrange.com

4.House of Tara(Orekelewa) was founded in 1999 by MUA Tara Fele-Durotoye and has outlets in Nigeria and other West African countries.Their products cares for face,lips,eyes and cheeks and tools.
Checkup their website for more info:www.houseoftara.com

5.Blush Nigeria was launched in February 2009 by Omobola Adepero Fadina.Blush is strictly into cosmetics.
Contact their website for more info:www.blushnigeria.com

These are my honest opinions and if you do know any Nigerian makeup brand not listed above or if your opinion differs from mine please drop them in the comment box.stay glued for more.

Mmuah..............

Miss my Blog!

Hello Beauties,

How u doing y'all? I have been off my blog for some weeks now and the reason is because i just got a new job at a oil and gas company as a Business Devt Officer (yay!).Actually am so happy cos my earnings has increased so i get to buy all the makeup products have been yearning to buy all this while.lol.

But not to worry cos am fully back and would be uploading the works i got to do during those weeks.so stay glued to this blog. Luv ya!

Mmuahh(kisses).

Cool Date Look

Hi Beauties,

Here's a quick bronzed smokey eye i did on my friend Ife(Her name means Love). She had me do it on her on the evening of her date but she also wanted something not too loud cos she's not really a makeup person.So i went for a Smokey look with a cool pink lips.Do leave your comments and suggestions below. Oh sorry took the picture with my phone so the picture didnt come out well but it was really lovely cos she told me she was going to wear the makeup everyday(hmmm how sweet lol).

Kisses......

Another Traditional look

Hi beauties,

Another sweet friend of mine acted as the model. I did a makeover and tied gele(Head tie) that suited her attire and also her mood. Would love to see your comments. Stay tuned for more.

Kisses.....

Going Traditional; Before and After

Hi Beauties,

These are traditional bridal looks. My friend Honorine posed as the Bride and really felt like a real bride after the makeovers. Do leave your comments and enjoy.

kisses.......

On Honorine's face;

Marykay oil matyfier
Marykay foundation 600
HouseofTara pressed powder in iroko(light)
Black opal blush

Eyes;

Houseoftara eye primer
Eyebrow MAC eye pencil in 1599
Revlon luxurious lengths mascara in black
Revlon liquid eyeliner in black
Black eyeliner from sally's box
black opal e/s

Lips;

Marykay lip pencil
L'oreal lip color
Lip glass

First post.......Just got started

Hi Beauties,

Am so excited writing my very first post and its crazy combining it with my Human Resources job but i just cant help feeling complete with makeup anywhere i may find myself. Please pardon me for any errors or alterations,am sure i will get better with time.

My first huge experience with makeup was after reading Vogue magazine that my brother brought home during one of my holidays when i was in High School but i started my professional tour on makeup towards my last year in the University when my friends would call me up for a quick makeover on them,though i was still very much inexperienced but they saw the passion and zeal in me.

I got inspired to start my own blog by reading beauty blogs and discovered that only few Nigerians share the beauty of our traditional weddings unlike many blogs that show the rich culture of Indian, Asian weddings.

Well am gonna start posting i do hope you get to see me my own way but you can be of help by leaving your comments and requests and tips.

Kisses.....