Is Your Makeup Bag a Treasure Box or a Trash Collection?

Makeup sure works wonders to improve your appearance.  It can conceal the most ghastly scar to the unsightly imperfections and many times transforms you almost totally!  If like the old me, you are a collector with a makeup bag bulging with more content than it can hold then you need an intervention.

  My makeup shopping wisdom I bless you with wholeheartedly! *Wink *Wink.

                        Understand Your Skin type, Complexion and Undertone.

  Finding the right makeup items for you will only be achieved after you understand your complexion and what shades and hues of makeup items suit you. Also, your skin type is a major factor to consider before buying items. There are two major skin tones: the yellow sister and her dark sibling. Although there is a variety of colourings between them but majorly, they tend towards either of both. For oily skin go for water base moisturizers or serums before applying your oil-free foundation and matte makeups. For women with combination to dry skin, they can use moisturizing products. Always read details of products before purchase.                                                    
                                                Don’t Buy On Impulse!

"Wow!! Nice colour!" Yeah true, but wait an impulse buying second! Does the colour suit your complexion? Would you be seeking another lipstick or whatever else product that suits you better the moment you get home and try this one only to hate it? Never buy makeup just for the look of it alone. Ask at the store for a tester of the same colour/shade that you can try to be sure it actually suits you before laying down the cash.                                         
                         
                                        Don't Be A Sucker For Cheap Craps!

"Yay. It's soooooo cheap!" Yeah right! There is a reason why it's cheap and another costly. The leading reason for an over-flowing makeup bag is the love for the cheap price tag. Many of the very cheap makeups that have flooded the Nigerian market are dubious formulations from china and wherever else. The manufacturers of these toxic lots hardly bore in mind health concerns and safety of consumers which is why many of them cause your lips to turn dark and only God knows what you are swallowing bit by bit daily, ewwwww! Upmarket brands are better formulated enriched with vitamins and essences to protect and nourish your lips and skin.                    

                            
                              Bear Safety and Class In Mind While Buying.

In Fairness to street and open market makeup vendors maybe I should be sorry to make this assertion which is 99.9% accurate by the way, many of their wares are fakes and toxic formulations from china. My aversion to fakes and thrash got the best of me so I said it. Upmarket brands come with better performance and a lot of health goodies packed in them.

                Understand That Makeup Is An Investment; Spare A Little More Cash.

Putting your best appearance forward each time is good for your confidence and reputation. For this reason invest in good brands of makeups to help accomplish a flawless appearance. Don't expect to get the effect that an upmarket brand gives from one of China's many sub-standards.

                              Go For Multi-purpose Makeup Items.

They are those makeup items that can accomplish more than one task for you and they are just awesome and come handy when travelling. They help manage money and prevent your makeup bag from bulking.

In a nutshell, a few good carefully selected products collection is better than an overflowing bag of thrash!