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Paolo Ballesteros @pochoy_29 on instagram transformed his face with makeup, amazing contouring skills and wigs into KimKardashian, Dakota Johnson, Cate Blanchett, Julianne Moore, Kylie Jenner and more.

I had to check out his instagram page for more photos.

What's truly amazing is the before and after photos.....WOWZAAS!

My best would be the Kim K before and after....her new blond hair look, the eyes, her always contoured check bone and pout for centuries was so Kim Kardarshian.

Amazeballs....Creativity at it's peak!

http://simplyomata..com/2015/03/male-makeup-artist-transforms-himself.html

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MAC's Ruby Woo is the most famous red lipstick of the MAC lipstick collection. The lipstick is a best seller. This is hands down my favourite red lipstick for now. It's so good that Rihanna couldn't get enough of it, so MAC created one for her called Riri Woo.

I am sure majority of you reading this will have heard about it or even have it...it's a girls' best friend.

If you have it, let me know what you think but if you don't have it, then see my review here:


http://simplyomata..com/2015/03/every-women-needs-mac-ruby-woo_5.html

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Happy New Month people....MARCH into everything that gives you joy.

Check out my 1st sunday of the month look

http://www.simplyomata..com/2015/03/my-thanksgiving-lookmarch.html

Thanks!

Oluchi started her full brows for new year challenge since she couldn't do the full eyebrows for Christmas challenge I did last year;
In her words, ''beauty is pain, if I have to carry scruffy ungroomed brows before I look good I will wait''.

See the rest of the story here: http://simplyomata..com/2015/02/oluchis-groomed-brows.html

She saved her brows for 5 weeks and 5 days.

With no iota of makeup on....just plain brows....before and after grooming.
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Catlike Eyes are as hot as a smoky eyes but takes fewer steps, way less makeup and saves you time.

You can do this in 4 easy steps...check it out here:

http://simplyomata..com/2015/02/create-sexy-cat-like-eyes-in-4-steps.html

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I love Lupita Nyong'O.....I really do, she's truly black, beautiful and a good actress too. She was trending globally and winning at all the award ceremonies last year for her performance in 12 YEARS A SLAVE and really rocked the red carpet with her beautiful gowns like a true star. She's one of those women that have made the African Woman truly proud.

Although she's not winning this year, I think her team has not been making her stand out as she should....what do you think?....BE THE JUDGE!

Here's Lupita's Hair and Makeup Look at the just concluded Oscars.

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Her brows were so full I was looking forward to having a grooming date with them, then I saw her and my heart was literarily broken…..she had chopped them off by herself.

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So we decided to do a makeover to show her how to fill her brows and equally make her look beautiful.

See her transformation in pictures, click link below
http://simplyomata..com/2015/02/chiamakas-makeover.html

Typically, I love my natural lashes for my everyday look; false lashes come on board when I want that extra effect glam kinda moment. Wearing my natural lashes everyday means I have to apply my mascara right.

Using too much mascara could ruin your look, smear your eye shadow and make you freak out with every black stain you have to clean up or you may end up with panda looking eyes.

So here are the top 3 mascaras I use that help me achieve perfect natural lashes. In no particular order....I love love all 3.

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-HYPNOSE LANCOME MASCARA
-BLACK RADIANCE MASCARA
-MAYBELLINE COLOSSAL VOLUME EXPRESS MASCARA

See the 3 product reviews here:
http://simplyomata..com/2015/02/top-3-mascara-i-use.html

Share yours.

Makeup gives you the chance to express your every mood.

Check out how I switch my mood....see more pictures here

http://www.simplyomata..com/2015/02/switch-it-like-proversatile-inspired.html

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When people ask me this question, I would usually say, "just the same way all fingers are not equal, eyebrows are not exactly equal too".

Eyebrows grow differently from each other.

I am curious about yours!

Are your eyebrows sisters or identical twins?

Please drop your comments!

See pictures in link below!

http://simplyomata..com/2015/02/are-your-eyebrows-identical-twins.html

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Happy New Month Beautiful People.

Love Wisely!

Vote Even More Wisely!

http://simplyomata..com/2015/01/welcome-to-februaryvalentine-and.html

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artistry.....nicely done

@Omalicious.....thank you so much....artistry...that's the word.....you are into makeup so you really dig.

Your Honour!

YOU are the JUDGE of this case....

What do you think of Lupita’s makeup look.....What's your VERDICT?

@coldgate: people's taste in makeup differ....sorry I can't help you dear....and this is nowhere near horror loool, see horror makeup in pictures attached

@Admirabelle: not everyone likes thin brows like you do, unclad lip is not always the way to go, clad lips are coming back into fashion, yea I didn't contour around the nose, I agree I could contour it to look perfect but not everyone likes to be sculptured every time.....we all like different things....whatever a client wants/likes is what she gets. Cara Delevingne-esque is a Super Model whose brows always speak, see her picture below.....check out clad (lined) lips as well
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There's just something about smokey eyes.....it never goes out of style (timeless), you can rock it anywhere (the intensity of the smokiness depends on the event) and YES, anybody can rock this look.

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Read more and Check out my before and after pictures
http://www.simplyomata..com/2015/01/check-out-my-colourful-grey-and-pink.html

Stana Katic and Bella Thorne

Kelly McCreary and Stephanie Bauer

Brooke Anderson and Bellamy Young

Ellen Pompeo and Ginnifer Goodwim

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Hillary Scott and Katharine McPhee
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2015 People's Choice Awards held on Wednesday night, Jan. 7, 2015. The event witnessed the biggest stars of Hollywood with all the glitz and glam.

Here are some makeup looks and beautiful dresses of the night:

check out my review on the best makeup, best dressed and more pictures at the People's Choice Awards:

http://simplyomata..com/2015/01/celebrities-oat-peoples-choice-awards.html

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Who 'wow-ed' you with the best makeup look and best dress?

Picture: Gabrielle Union and Giuliana Rancic

People are different and so are the tools to apply foundation. I think all 3 (Brush, Sponge/Puff or Hand) work quite well; have their pros and cons.....it all depends on you.

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So in this debate of which is the best tool to apply foundation, YOU are the judge.

What do you use to apply your foundation? and Which is the best tool?

http://www.simplyomata..com/2015/01/debate-which-is-best-tool-to-apply.html

In 2015, your joy will know no bounds, the blessings of the Lord will forever abide with you and you will declare endless testimonies......somebody shout Amen.......AMEN!


WELCOME TO 2015......#SqueezyHugs


HAVE A BEAUTIFULLY REFLECTING YEAR

With All the Love in the World,

Omata Beautiful Reflections


http://simplyomata..com/2014/12/january-2015omg.html?m=1

They say a picture is worth a thousand words; see for yourself

http://www.simplyomata..com/2014/12/meet-winner-of-eyebrow-challenge-and.html

After the full eyebrows for Christmas challenge. I gave my brows a good treat today.

My brows are ready for Christmas

#donebyurstruly #eyebrowsareeverything

What do you think?

HAPPY HOLIDAYS PEOPLE!

www.simplyomata..com

Whoop whoop! It's DAY 28....today the Full Eyebrows for Christmas Challenge #fulleyebrows4xmas comes to a great end.

It's been 4 weeks....yes! 4 good weeks of not tweezing, filling, grooming....extremely tempting 4 weeks. 

WE MADE IT! Yaaay!

I can't tell you how happy I am to see my brows healthy, strong and full.
You must be proud of yourself too;  I am happy we did this together.

You remember the rules from DAY 1 right.

So the winner of the Full Eyebrows for Christmas Challenge, maiden edition 2014 is.........#DrumRoll #Stand Up For the Champion

Continue reading
http://simplyomata..com/2014/12/final-day-28-we-have-winner.html?m=1

According to Cosmopolitan,

British Makeup artist Jordan Parke is having a moment right now, as the tale of his cosmetic surgery-assisted quest to resemble his idol Kim Kardashian is spreading as quickly as a regular Kardashian news story across the Internet. Parke has spent $150,000 on his transformation, which has so far included "extreme lip fillers," eyebrow tattoos, laser hair removal, and lots of Botox.

With today's exchange rate, $150,000 is equivalent to 28,117,500 Naira.

Hmmm, the trouble that Kim Kardashian will cause in this world…..hmmm #Speechless #DropsMic

More photos here: http://www.simplyomata..com/2014/12/photo-of-day.html

Life is such an irony: she that has oily skin doesn't want the oil; she that has dry skin will willingly swim in an ocean of oil.

Being on the dry skin side of life that cracks, flakes or peels constantly has its own challenges when it comes to applying makeup; Instead of letting your makeup come out beautifully, it actually makes your facial imperfections, wrinkles and facial lines appear even more visible.

Just like oily skin, dry skin is also a natural skin condition formed from genes/hormones.

Here’s the good news: ALL MAKEUP PRODUCTS contain oil; oil is exactly what you need to make a dry skin flake-less, radiant and flawless…..sounds like problem solved, right!

Here are more tips:

1. Number One Key Control: use lots and lots of moisturizers every day. The best way to keep your makeup intact is to use a moisturizer before applying your makeup; especially around the areas that tend to squeeze or look wrinkled.

2. Maintain a Skin Routine: go for oil based cleansers and soaps. Exfoliating the dead skin cells is also important but do not do this frequently to avoid more skin dryness.

3. Use liquid or rolling eye pencils to fill your brows: they have a creamy texture which a dry skin craves for. Normal eyebrow pencils and fillers on dry skin will easily flake and make facial lines visible.

4. Look for Liquid Type Makeups: For foundations or concealers, your best bet would be to use the tube/bottle liquid type makeup products; they are very creamy with great coverage that fills in facial lines, pores and wrinkles. It is another secret weapon for dry skin control. Avoid products with oil control formula. Go for products like Iman Luxury Radiance Liquid Makeup, Clinique Supermoisture Makeup, Bobbi Brown Extra Repair Foundation, Maybelline Dream Smooth Mousse Foundation, M.A.C Mineralize Moisture Foundation, Black Opal True Colour Liquid Foundation, Mary Kay TimeWise Luminous Wear Liquid Foundation and so on.

5. If your skin gets very dry, cracks and flakes, you can skip powder application

6. Shimmer is your best friend: Anything that adds more shine or greasiness to your face is good for you; Go for shimmery or creamy eye shadow, blush or bronzers.

7. Use Moisture Based Mattifiers or Primers: It will help your foundation or concealer last longer.

8. Stick to balms and lip gloss: If you have to use a lipstick; use a lip primer or balm as base before the lipstick.


Hope this helps!


If you have a dry skin, please share your dry skin makeup tips

http://simplyomata..com/2014/12/makeup-tips-for-dry-skin.html

It’s DAY 20 already #EyePopsOutOfSocket #DancingGalalaSworAndShooki #fulleyebrows4xmas…..8 days more to go!

COUNTDOWN OF LIFE!

OMG! See what my eyebrows look like

http://simplyomata..com/2014/12/eyebrows-are-everythingfulleyebrows4xmas.html

awww, thanks luv....AMEN

Struggling daily with a face that shines bring like a diamond can be very annoying. Oily skin is not affiliated with any particular gender; It's a concern for all, men and women alike.

For women, it gets even more frustrating when you apply makeup; before you know it, your face is all shiny and your makeup smears, slides or even runs down your face like sweat.

Can You Completely Get Rid of An Oily Skin?
NO, it’s a combination of Genetics/Hormones.

Can You Keep It Under Control?
YES you can.

Sadly, ALL MAKEUP PRODUCTS contain oil. Whether it’s a foundation, concealer, powder, lipstick etc. ….YES they all contain oil; even the most expensive brands no matter how little. The difference is the proportion of oil in different brand varies; some are high, others are low.

To get it under control:
1. Work out a skin regimen and follow it: It’s easy to start a skin routine but it’s difficult to keep up with it….YOU HAVE TO KEEP UP. Exfoliate, Cleanse and Moisturize. Unadulterated BLACK SOAP is also known to fight against oily, acne prone skin.

2. Go for the WATER BASED products. Yes they contain oil but in a lower proportion, with a higher proportion of water (more water than oil) and an oil control formula. Such products include Iman Perfect Response, Marykay timewise foundation, Zaron Oil free Cream to Powder, Fashion Fair Oil Free crème to powder, Black opal invisible oil blocking powder, Kuddy's powder etc.

3. Shimmer is your worst enemy. Anything that adds more shine or greasiness to your face is bad for you. Go for MATTE eye shadows or products; these are products without shimmer/shine.

4. Your best bet would be to use the compact/crème to powder products rather than the tube/bottle liquid type. compact/crème to powder has a better coverage while tube/bottle liquid type smears faster on oily skin.

5. Oil Blotting Papers are your best friend. When your face looks oily, use a blotting paper to absorb the shine. That way you can re-apply a light based of powder without getting your face caked.

6. Oil Mattifiers or Primers are also good for you. Go for a water-based primer. It reduces shine while making your foundation or concealer last longer.

7. Lemon and egg white are very good at absorbing oil. You could add this to your skin routine.

8. You can combine any two water based products……just find the one that works best for you.

Hope this helps!

If you have an oily skin, please share your own way of dealing with it

http://simplyomata..com/2014/12/make-up-tips-for-oily-skin.html