Find the Best Coloured Makeup for your Skin Tone

 

Beauty School

 

By now you’ve probably worked out what your skin tone is, but that doesn’t mean you know what makeup to pair with it. Follow our definitive colour guide to getting it right every time.

You have: FAIR SKIN
Blonde or red hair, pale skin that burns easily and freckles, blue or green eyes.
Wear: Concealer with blue undertones to diffuse dark, under-eye circles. Soft pink or coral blushes that give the appearance of flushed cheeks. Earthy, beige tones for eyes and brown eye liner and mascara. Lipsticks with peach undertones.
Avoid: Heavy bronzers that can make you look orange, or very pale or frosted colours that can wash you out and make skin appear sallow.
Your must-have: The ONE IlluSkin Blush
 
You have: MEDIUM-FAIR SKIN
Blond or brown hair, skin that tans golden and occasionally burns, dark eyebrows and lashes.
Wear: Look for a blush with apricot tones to warm cheeks. Highlight eyes with gold and jewel tones like emerald, royal blue and plum. Choose basic nude lipsticks in taupe, or brighten lips with rose and soft reds.
Avoid: Using silver to highlight, (choose gold instead) as it can make skin appear ashen.
Your must-have:  The ONE Colour Impact Cream Eye Shadow in Rose Gold 
You have: YELLOW-ASIAN SKIN
Black or dark brown hair, skin with yellow undertones, dark, almond-shaped eyes.
Wear: Nude blushes to contour and lift facial features, without creating any stark lines. Open-up monolids with champagne-coloured highlighters at the brow bone and inner-corners, and a palette of chocolate browns for definition - a jet-black volumising mascara is a must. Deep berry colours will make lips pop.
Avoid: Heavy black makeup that can make eyes appear smaller.
Your must have:  The ONE Volume Blast Mascara
 
You have: OLIVE SKIN
Black or dark brown hair, skin with green undertones that’s naturally tanned and rarely burns, brown eyes.
Wear: Blushes with mauve and rose-coloured undertones to balance green undertones. Aubergine, cobalt blue, copper and gold to highlight brown eyes. Cherry, brown rose, berry and wine tones on your lips.
Avoid: Orange-toned bronzers that can look clownish – embrace your natural glow!
Your must have:The One Colour Unlimited Lipstick 
 
You have: MEDIUM DEEP SKIN
Black hair, dark skin with warm undertones, dark eyes and features.
Wear: Both your cheeks and lips will look radiant in nude pinks, soft browns and corals, but for a high-impact look try a lipstick in dark plum or wine red. For highlighting dark eyes, choose teal, rose gold and saffron shades.
Avoid: Neon colours
Your must have:The ONE Colour Impact Cream Eye Shadow in Rose Gold
 
You have: EBONY SKIN
Jet black hair and deep, dark skin that never visibly burns, almost black eyes.
Wear: Cranberry, orange or fuchsia blushes make ebony skin tones “pop!” For a neutral lip, chocolate shades work best, or trial a red, purple or glossy pink lipsticks. Gold, bronze tones or jewel-tones look radiant on eyes, as do flashes of aquamarine.
Avoid: White eye shadows that can make skin appear ashy.
Your must have: Giordani Gold Jewel Lipstick in Warm Coral

August 2016 Words by: Sophia Marinho de Lemos Photographs by: Getty Images

How Oriflame Made Me Rich And Well Travelled

My Life, My Style

Her Journey to the Top

If seven years ago, you’d told Diana Sachirciuc that she’d hold the highest Oriflame title in Moldova, have taken over 60 flights to 20 different countries, and be married and a mother of two, she wouldn’t have believed you. At 28 she’s on a role - get ready to feel inspired!

You joined Oriflame at 22, what inspired you to start your own beauty business?
The opportunity to build a business has always inspired me. I wanted to reach my full potential and dreamt of having something that depended solely on me; it’s a very precious feeling that I wasn’t able to find working for someone else.

Have you always loved beauty products?
Yes, I’ve always loved makeup and looking my best. Oriflame helped me make another one of my dreams come true: buying as much makeup as I want!

At 28, and in just six years, you’ve reached the highest title in Moldova! What’s your secret to success?
Yes it’s true! I was only 27-years-old when I became a Senior Diamond Director. In my opinion, the secret to success is having a positive attitude, the right priorities, and an acute sense of responsibility; I know that my success depends on me, and me only – it’s important to remember that.

Since joining Oriflame, you’ve travelled all over the world; where’s been you favourite destination?
In the short time that I’ve been with Oriflame, I’ve visited almost 20 countries! The most memorable was my first trip to Thailand in 2013 – it had a major impact on my life.

“I have the freedom to prioritise my time and organise my work however I want to”

Had you travelled much before joining Oriflame?
Prior to joining Oriflame I’d never travelled much, and I’d never taken an aeroplane before; now, in just four years, I’ve taken almost 62 flights! I’ve been to the Gold, Manager and Diamond Conferences, and been invited to speak at other events too.

Wow, you travel a lot now!
Not so long ago, when I made a collage of my hopes and dreams, I wrote down that I wanted to travel four times in one year - over the least year, I’ve taken six trips with Oriflame. This kind of travel is much more than a holiday or a work trip, it’s a new way of life; a life that’s very inspiring, and one that I’m willing to work hard for!

What’s the best thing about attending an Oriflame conference?
I can’t choose a favourite! Travelling with Oriflame is a whole new level of travel: I remember eating at the Emirates Palace, a luxury hotel in Abu Dhabi surrounded by my best friends – it was an incredible experience that on my own, I could never have afforded.

Where would be your dream destination?
My dream destination is Rio de Janeiro. When I first started with Oriflame the Diamond Conference was held in Rio – that’s probably what motivated me to reach the Diamond Director title! I dream of going there, and to Tokyo and to Antarctica – but there are so many other places that I’d love to visit too!

Do you use the internet to sell and recruit into your network? If so, how?
I don’t use the internet to recruit, but I use it for many other things. My generation doesn’t think online or offline – to us, it’s just communication. I use the internet for business, to maintain relationships, and to promote the lifestyle that Oriflame offers – it would be far harder without it!

You have a son and now a daughter – how do you juggle running your business and being a mother?
In the time I’ve been with Oriflame, I’ve gotten married, given birth to my first son, and just three weeks ago, a daughter. I’ve always been inspired by successful, powerful women who also spend a lot of time raising their families – in this sense, Oriflame has helped me make my dream come true: I have the freedom to prioritise my time and organise my work however I want to. So how do I juggle it all? As harmoniously as I can.

June 2016 Words by: Kirill Kutalov Photographs by: Fabio Lorenzo Yusana

For Perfume Lovers: Right Notes For Right Occassions

Editors Picks

Summer Scents

With temperatures rising, it’s time to lighten up our fragrance wardrobe. I round up the 4 biggest scent trends, for a truly unforgettable summer.

1. Summer Blooms
Good for: Relaxed garden parties

Whilst the winter is perfect for seductive florals like ylang ylang and red jasmine, I like to switch to a more delicate bouquet when the weather heats up. Trend reports have confirmed that this summer is all about the freesia flower – a note that’s at once delicate and peppery. Or stay on point with blossom-themed perfumes – they’re ideal for pairing with a sundress!

Look for: freesia, orange blossom, cherry blossom, peony, white lilac
Shop this: Giordani Gold Eau de Parfum

Tip! Your hair holds scent particularly well, so spritz onto your comb and apply by brushing.

 

2. So Fresh, So Clean
Good for: Summer in the city

Commonly used as a base note, musk anchors a fragrance, boosts other notes and binds to the skin to make your fragrance last longer. Musk-themed fragrances differ a lot, but to me, it’s the first spritz of my white musk-based eau de toilette that marks the start of spring! With its fresh-out-of-the-laundry scent, it’s a classic “clean” perfume.

Look for: white musk
Shop this: Voyager Woman Eau de Toilette

Tip! Store your perfume in a cool, dry place to avoid it spoiling.

 

3. Sorbet Scents
Good for: Dancing the night away

One of the biggest summer scent trends according to the Seven Scents’ forecast report is sorbet – think sweet, good-enough-to-eat aromas. It’s time to put-away heavy perfumes and look for something lighter. Fresh, fruity scents are always uplifting, particularly when sprinkled with floral notes – like a summer holiday bottled.

Look for: strawberry, watermelon, raspberry, pink grapefruit, peach and lemon
Shop this: Voyager Woman Eau de Toilette

Tip! Apply your scent straight after a shower, before getting dressed to make it last longer. Scent clings better to well-hydrated skin.

 

4. Ocean Breezes
Good for: Beach days

Perfumers are capturing the smell of a sea breeze and bottling it up for summer. Look for salty oceanic notes paired with florals – they offer an unexpected twist on your typical flowery fragrance.

Tip! Over 1000 new perfumes are launched every year – take your time when selecting yours.

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Interview with Face of Oriflame Onyinye Obiora-Okoye

                                      Again Oriflame is looking for Face of Nigeria.
Today Onyinye Obiora-Okoye shares with us her experience as a Face of Nigeria. Read our interview with Onyinye and discover her tips to success!

WHAT DID IT MEAN FOR YOU TO BE THE FACE OF ORIFLAME NIGERIA?
I joined Oriflame to “LOOK GOOD”, “MAKE MONEY” and “HAVE FUN” but discovered thereafter that it also offered a huge platform for a wide spectrum of other opportunities. Being the Face of Oriflame Nigeria meant that besides looking good, making money and having fun with Oriflame, I also had the awesome privilege of being identified with an exquisite International brand. This therefore meant that my face and identity would invariably give credence and endorsement to my voice and opinions on the immense business opportunities in Oriflame.

WHAT PERSONAL IMPACT DID THE TITLE FACE OF ORIFLAME NIGERIA HAVE ON YOU?
I have won a number of titles, awards, crowns, pageants, cars, gifts and so on in the past decade but none of these accolades have had as much of a personal impact on my life as the title “Face of Oriflame Nigeria”. It gave me a whole new persona of confidence and acceptability that was worth much more than everything else I had ever won in my very successful modelling career. The title Face of Oriflame Nigeria gave me chance of personally meeting, interacting and relating with some of the most wonderful people on this planet and this has had a most tremendous personal impact on my life and career.

WHAT MADE YOU TAKE PART IN THE COMPETITION?
I must confess that I really love competitions and over the years I have learnt that a healthy spirit of competition (and a consistent practice of the same) is an excellent motivation for continuous improvement and advancement in life. The truth in life is that everyone competes in one way or another every day without even consciously knowing that we are in competition. However, whenever a formal platform arises for specific competitions a lot of people back out. I took part in the competition because I had the chance to participate and this is one unique thing about Oriflame. Everyone gets the chance to be part of everything that is done in Oriflame and anyone can win anything in oriflame.

WHAT TIPS WOULD YOU GIVE THE NEXT FACE OF ORIFLAME NIGERIA?
I have “trailer load” of tips for the next face of Oriflame Nigeria and I pray that she would do even better. I will still be here by God’s grace to give her all the support and advice that she would need to succeed. Without mincing words, a very useful tip to the next face of Oriflame Nigeria that I would love to briefly talk about is the need to work as a TEAM…because
Together
Each
Achieves
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As the face of Oriflame Nigeria you must understand that you are part of a larger Oriflame family of consultants and in Oriflame we work together to build and achieve successful business platforms.

HOW HAS, BEING THE FACE OF ORIFLAME NIGERIA, HELPED YOU GROW YOUR BUSINESS/DEVELOP YOUR NETWORK?
I had been in Oriflame for just a few months when I became the face of Oriflame Nigeria and my business network was still relatively small. I have however moved up very significantly in developing my business network with the opportunity. It is an awesome privilege to have your face on the catalogue and online. People who would never have joined the business get to join through you and this helps you build your network. A lot of people who already know you and even people you do not know would also want to join the business for the same reasons. This portends huge business opportunities that help you grow your business/develop your network.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ORIFLAME PRODUCT?
My favourite Oriflame product is the “Divine Eau de Toilette” (Product code: - 11355). It celebrates the ultimate woman with light, natural notes of bamboo, violet petals and ivy. An enchanting six-petal orchid heart blooms before descending into a sensual harmony of white musk and sandalwood. 50ml. It’s elegant poise, charisma and sophistication, bathes you with and enchanting mythical presence and simply makes you the embodiment of true feminity…

There you have it from Onyinye herself.. empower yourself people go out there and be great do not wait for government or whatever..

On Being the Least Favorite Child

 

 

I can work very well on my own and never succumb to peer pressure because, since childhood I’ve always felt a little different, odd even, there was always something remotely hostile about my being.

I was the child who opened my mother’s womb and my birth was greeted with much joy, things changed for my mother and my father was exhilarated. I was the princess. That is until three short years later when my sister was born.

My mum often said there was something significant about her birth, she was born the same day her mother died and looked exactly like her mother hence, she was fondly called ‘mama’ by my mother.

I on the other hand, resembled my father from his skin tone to his moods. I was a quiet sensitive child, often keeping to myself as opposed to my radiant, friendly, busy body sister. She no doubt was a pretty child, always praised by all, sought out by brides and grooms across the world to be used as their little bride or flower girl. Me? Well I was never invited not once not even by a blind person.

I grew up with one conviction. I was ugly and would never be loved (and probably even adopted) my self-esteem was at an all-time low. I still remember clearly those that were nice to me because, I can assure you they were few. Not that these people (actually my family) were horrible or anything I was simply overshadowed period.

I was a voracious reader with an incredible imagination, it provided an escape to the almost pitiable state I was in. Due to my nonstop reading, I developed an eye defect called myopia which led me to have to use really ugly glasses. This didn’t help matters, I ended up being a skinny, gawky, teenager with bad acne and bottle lens glasses who swayed while walking. That sealed the no friends and definitely no boyfriends deal. It was hard to believe I was related to the almost ‘half caste’ beauty that was my sister.

I was suicidal for a very long time and when I went to my mother for help, her reply showed that she either didn’t take me seriously, didn’t know how to handle the situation, or worse didn’t care. I had to give up the suicide business when the last one failed. I had taken an overdose of sleeping pills (at least 10 pills) but when I miraculously awoke I knew then and there that God wasn’t giving up on me yet. I was only seventeen.

God has a way of compensating people. He blessed me with brains, I was a fast learner an excellent reader and decent writer. I excelled in school despite my troubles and I was the best graduating Arts and Humanities student in my set. I went on to study law at a prestigious University and am now a Barrister.

Today, people tell me I am beautiful I accept the compliment gracefully I can never be vain (seventeen years of constantly being called ugly will teach you that). I am married to a most amazing man who tells me how wonderful I am every day he is also one of the big players in real estate in the country having several estates in Abuja, Lagos and Port Harcourt. I am a senior partner at a firm that pays six figure salaries to NYSC corpers (yes there are law firms like this in Nigeria you need to go out more).

I am now pregnant with a baby girl. I have forgiven past wrongs and have moved on in life with enough love to give mostly to my daughter whom I will protect from the evils of this world. Everyone has a path to choose, either to wallow in self-pity or to take control of life. I have chosen mine what’s yours?

 

True Life story From Anonymous

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tips to a Happy Loving Relationship

What makes for a healthy romantic relationship differs from couple to couple. Forming a trusting and positive partnership takes effort and time. And unfortunately, it doesn’t just happen overnight. For any relationship to grow strong and stay strong, you need to put in some work. Below are some habits that will help create and maintain a happy and healthy twosome.

Communication

Communication is key. It is one of the most important qualities a healthy relationship. However, not everyone knows how to communicate properly ... or even communicate at all. Happy and healthy couples have this game down. They vocalize their love for one another, saying “I love you” often and offering compliments. They also discuss the bad instead of sweeping issues under the rug. In order to move forward and grow, you two need to be able to truly talk about your feelings. No matter how awkward or uncomfortable it feels, it will make for a long-lasting and fulfilling relationship.

 

Respect

Aretha Franklin sang a whole song about it, so you know it’s got to be important. Respecting your partner comes in many forms. Maintaining a joyful relationship means respecting your partner’s time, heart, character, and trust. However, there are many things people do in relationships that can break down respect, like name-calling, talking negatively about the other to friends or family, and/or threatening to leave the relationship.

 

Quality Time, Not Quantity

 It’s all about quality over quantity. It doesn’t matter how much time you and your partner spend together. The most important part is about the quality of this time. There’s a huge difference between having dinner at a table while talking about your day at work, versus having dinner while sitting on a couch watching the latest episode of Empire. It’s fine to zone out together and enjoy distractions, but it’s crucial to make sure you two are still engaging and spending quality time together to maintain a deep connection.

 

Time Apart

Spending time together with your partner is important. But just as important is spending time apart. Being able to do your own things and remain independent is vital. When couples spend too much time together, it can create an unhealthy codependence. Maintaining healthy boundaries and some autonomy will make for a long-lasting partnership.

 

Love Languages

 Gary Chapman came up with the notion that men and women have five love languages. People have unique ways of feeling loved. There are words of affirmation, receiving gifts, quality time, acts of service, and physical touch. It’s important to know which love language speaks to you, along with your partner. Telling each other what makes you feel loved and special helps both of you stay connected. Furthermore, make sure you are attending to your partner’s love language consistently.

 

Appreciation

 Often, we forget to let other people in our lives know that we appreciate them. We think it, but we don't remember to show it. This occurs in our romantic relationships as well. Show your special someone that you love him or her. This could be done with words, cards, flowers, acts of kindness, or more. Remember, a flower a day keeps the fights at bay. Okay, maybe not every day, but you get the point.

 

Positive Vs. Negative

 Sometimes, we get caught up in the negative. We hate our jobs, are annoyed with our friends, and our boyfriend or girlfriend is getting on our last nerve. Uh-oh, have we been drinking too much of that half-empty glass? It’s vital that we look at our partner’s positive qualities, in contrast to the negative. Nobody is perfect, and that includes our significant other. So instead of focusing on the bad, let's make a conscious effort to look at the good.

 

Choose Your Battles

 There are arguments to be had in every relationship. It’s crucial to bring issues to the forefront, and work through the hard times together. However, I don’t think arguing over your SO using your favorite coffee cup should be one of those. Choose your battles wisely, because people in happy and healthy relationships do.

 

Sex

 Let’s talk about sex, baby. Let’s also talk about how important it is in cultivating a flourishing relationship. Sex is simple. The more you have it, the more you want it. The other side of that is true as well. The less you have it, the less you want it — and, unfortunately, the less you'll feel connected to your partner. Keep your sex life alive and interesting. "Spicing it up" is not just meant for the kitchen.
CAVEAT: You should only wait for marriage before you have sex it as been proven to help marriages last longer plus my God does not like fornication.

 

No Comparisons

 The grass isn’t always greener on the other side. Or even if it is, it might not be the kind of grass you would like. We often compare our lives to those of others — what jobs people have, their homes, their clothes. And with the help of social media, we tend to compare our relationships as well. But the happiest of couples don’t look to see what the grass looks like on the other side. They are happy with the view out their own front door.

Why You Should Be Gay

                                             
In the days of old, Gay simply meant; happiness but alas we are not in the days of old.

This is a time were if you aren't gay you aren't cool, aren't fascinating enough, God forbid you are homophobic you will then be hated more than the devil himself.

Have you noticed that everything on TV is now gay centered. Think of all the good series you've watched this year I bet you they all have at least one gay couple in it except Once Upon A Time (the cleanest series on television).
Its like if you don't have a gay person on your show it won't blow.
Celebrities are coming out of their so called closets in hundreds. The married writer of Orange is The New Black just suddenly 'discovered' she was a lesbian and divorced her husband. Can you remember Raven from "That's So Raven" Doctor Do Little's daughter well she too suddenly realized she was a lesbian and now has a female partner. The list goes on.
                               
There are LGBT movements everywhere celebrities are now abandoning the "usual" hunger poverty eradication charities to support gay people. "Let the children starve I'll be more popular by supporting gay people yay! (Since when have they become disabled people that need your support)


Did some very important gay people rise out of the ashes and vow to gayinate the world?
Is the government using this as a way to control the population?
Have we all gone mad?
 

Rom 1:26-28   For this reason God gave them up to dishonorable passions. For their women exchanged natural relations for those that are contrary to nature; and the men likewise gave up natural relations with women and were consumed with passion for one another, men committing shameless acts with men and receiving in themselves the due penalty for their error. And since they did not see fit to acknowledge God, God gave them up to a debased mind to do what ought not to be done.

Lev 18:22 You shall not lie with a male as with a woman; it is an abomination.

Jude 1:7 Just as Sodom and Gomorrah and the surrounding cities, which likewise indulged in sexual immorality and pursued unnatural desire, serve as an example by undergoing a punishment of eternal fire.

1 Cor 6:9-11 Or do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men who practice homosexuality, nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God. And such were some of you. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God.

I am by no means a gay basher neither do I hate them or insult them or whatever gay bashers do because that will only make me a self righteous hypocritical bigot I have no I intentions of being a bigot. I just want to remind those that want to be reminded that this is not right!