THURSDAY MORNING By Adanu Michaels

THURSDAY MORNINGIt was on a beautiful Thursday MorningWhen I dived into the eyes of this DiamondThe earth stood still and silkAs I studied the many flowers of her eyesThere, stood a Damsel in her full primeBeautiful as the wave which floats the OceanIn her regalia which attracts all butterflyAs her eyes blinked the sweetest of emotionIn the depth of her hair, I could see petals of RoseI watched…

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*my signature glam* Finally sat down and recorded my signature glam routine. Grab a mimosa and head over to YouTube 💃🏿 (link in stories) Deets EYES #Doseofcolors Baked Browns palette #HudaBeauty Matte & Metal Melted Double Ended Liquid Eyeshadows in Double Pump Latte #NARS Pressed Pigment in Stricken NARS liner in Mambo #Milani liner in Hooked on Espresso liner I ENVY 3Dlashes IN STYLE 134 #MAC Powder Kiss Shadow in "What Clout!" FACE NARS Soft Complete Matte Concealer in "Truffle" #PrimeBeauty Locked In Loose Powder in "Golden Gyal" Milani Make it Dewy Setting Spray #Tatcha Silk Canvas Primer #FentyBeauty Pro Filtr Foundation in 445 #Pat Mcgrath Concealer in MD28 FentyBeauty Creme Bronzer in "Toffee Tease" #MarenaBeaute Bronzer Duo #NYX Sweet Cheeks Creme Blush in "Bombshell" Fenty Beauty Diamond Bomb in "Cognac Candy" LIPS MAC Cosmetics Lip Pencil in "Chestnut" #MakeUpForEver Artist Color Pencil in "Dimensional Dark Brown" #ColouredRaine Liquid Lipstick in "Butterscotch" - (use COCOA for $$ off) Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb in "Glass Slipper" #CocoaSwatches https://www.instagram.com/p/CHV-AiWhThE/?igshid=684gzgqzt5iu

Last weekend I got my pamper sesh at my fav salon @primebeauty.lounge and my nails still look so stunning! Absolutely love it 💅👌 You can get anything done at this salon and my absolute favourite Hairdresser @fa_rida_artista and all her staff is just the best! Absolutely love going there! Be sure to visit them for all your pampering needs. They are in Motorcity at the Ribbon Mall. #primebeauty #salon #pamperyourself #bestsalon #dubai #motorcity #uae #middleeast (at Dubai Motor City) https://www.instagram.com/p/CMEiYEMpTsd/?igshid=14ehk0wmfpcr0

Add another to the list! @theprimebeauty has released a setting powder, formulated to hold your makeup in place. If you aren't using a setting powder, you need to! I used to have such issues wiping off melting makeup before I added powder and spray to my routine. Previously I was using Bare Minerals, but I only use BoBs now. Prime is an amazing indie brand, their Island Gyal palette is one of my faves. They sent me the powder in Honey Love, which is for tan to medium skintones. It's buttery! This powder is also vegan and cruelty-free, $25 on their site. ❤ #dupeblack #primebeauty #blackowned #makeupforblackwomen #settingpowder #blackownedmakeupbrands https://www.instagram.com/p/CGGOfqlJK3E/?igshid=arvww8ugnjwh

The Coloured Raine Mystery Box - a full review + swatches on @primebeauty. #colouredraine #subscriptionboxes #crueltyfreebeauty https://ift.tt/2OUepAt

Heads Up to all my #SouthFlorida friends. Tomorrow Saturday June 29 at 1PM, you’re invite to The Women’s Empowerment Group and Challenge Prime Beauty where an amazing group of women will introduce The Prime Beauty Challenge. It will only be an hour/hour and a half long. Please spread the word, and join the Prime Beauties 💖. If you were waiting for a sign ... this is it. #womenempowerment #gettingstrongerwithvanessa #primefitclub #primebeauties #CoralSprings #healthylifestyle

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Wondering how the @PIXIBeauty Mattelast Liquid Lipsticks perform? Check out the latest @PrimeBeauty50 blog post for my thoughts on these creamy, nude shades. http://www.primebeautyblog.net/pixi-mattelast-liquid-lipsticks/ … #ad #pixibeauty #primebeauty #liquidlipsticks #mattelastpic.twitter.com/d8T5F3WwRb

Wondering how the @PIXIBeauty Mattelast Liquid Lipsticks perform? Check out the latest @PrimeBeauty50 blog post for my thoughts on these creamy, nude shades. http://www.primebeautyblog.net/pixi-mattelast-liquid-lipsticks/ … #ad #pixibeauty #primebeauty #liquidlipsticks #mattelast pic.twitter.com/d8T5F3WwRb

Wondering how the @PIXIBeauty Mattelast Liquid Lipsticks perform? Check out the latest @PrimeBeauty50 blog post for my thoughts on these creamy, nude shades. http://www.primebeautyblog.net/pixi-mattelast-liquid-lipsticks/ … #ad #pixibeauty #primebeauty #liquidlipsticks #mattelastpic.twitter.com/d8T5F3WwRb syndicated from https://mopishblog.wordpress.com/

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BRONZER VS CONTOUR: Let’s Discuss! Bronzers are typically used to bring warmth to the face. Think of them as a product that can make you look sunkissed, all year round. They are typically warmer in tone. Contour powders are really meant to create shadow so that your face can look super chiseled. Think of it as if you are drawing something and you need to create shadow/and dimension. They are typically cooler/ashier in tone. ⠀ Here are my top picks of bronzer & contour shades! (Not every shade is marketed as such, sometimes with deeper complexions you have to get creative 🤷🏿‍♀️) What do you think? Can you tell the difference? 👀 ⠀ Bronzer Side: - Chocolate Litty - #PrimeBeauty - Deep - #MakeupRevolution - Double Date - #TheLipBar - Dark - MakeupRevolution - Supreme - #Morphe - Bronzeville - #PrimeBeauty - Ebene - #MarenaBeaute - Mocha Mami - #FentyBeauty - Coco Naughty - Fenty Beauty ⠀ Contour Side: - Deep Dark - Makeup Revolution - Dark To Deep palette - #BlackRadiance - Med to Dark palette - Black Radiance - Definitive - #MAC - S118 powder - #MakeUpForEver - Ebony pressed powder - #BlackRadiance - Shadowy - MAC - Shadester - MAC - Java superstay powder - #Maybelline ⠀ #CocoaSwatches https://www.instagram.com/p/CAWGSLKhN_P/?igshid=f7oa6qwrxrgi

My picks for bronzers from Black-owned brands. I have all of these and love them! More info below. I know that a lot of lists are circulating right now, so for more widespread industries, I'd like to focus on brands and products I have used and can provide input on quality. - @theprimebeauty Brownzers (Glow Coast) - @thecrayoncase Contoursition Book - @beautybakeriemakeup Brownie Bar (I use the middle shade) - @thelipbar Fresh Glow Blush + Bronzer (Girls Night) Drop your faves in the comments! Please note, Fenty is not Black-owned so I do not have them here, but I love all the Fenty stuff I have (usually people add Fenty or ask why I don't have them on my lists for makeup.) #dupeblack #blackowned #blackownedmakeupbrands #bronzer #thecrayoncase #thelipbar #beautybakerie #primebeauty https://www.instagram.com/p/CBMEjy4JQ-o/?igshid=1xz3gqswojw84

Meet the new Lumene Invisible Illumination Collection on @primebeauty. #ad #lumene #glowingskin #crueltyfree #summermakeup http://bit.ly/2KcCYEY

BRONZY BABE ✨ What is a BRONZER?! To put it simply, a product meant to bring warmth to the face. It can also enhance the definition in your face. This is obviously open to interpretation and dependent on skin tone and undertone so don’t worry , updated swatch comparisons are coming soon 😉 Some of *my* faves include : - #FentyBeauty Cocoa Naughty + Mocha Mami - #PrimeBeauty Bronzeville - #HudaBeauty Tantour in Tan Will be sharing more recommendations a few! Makeup Lewk deets: - new #Nars pressed pigments I’m Slam and Striken on the eyes - Fenty Hydrating Foundation in 445 + #PatMcgrathLabs Concealer in MD28 + #BeautyBlender Concealer in 4.35W + Pat undereye powder in Deep - Huda Tantour in Tan + Fenty Mocha Mami bronzer - #UomaBeauty Highlight in Barbados #CocoaSwatches https://www.instagram.com/p/B9VLur_BgU6/?igshid=1irzn80mmxg1h

ULTIMATE LIST of BRONZERsS for DEEPER SKIN! If you have been following me for awhile, you know I’m OBSESSED with bronzer! I’ve done videos, written articles, done hella swatches, you name it. When @fentybeauty shook sh*t up as they so expertly do, and made everyone else pay attention to bronzer, especially for darker skin- I knew I had to update my master list! From T to B: - Caramel Cutie - #FentyBeauty - Glow Coast - #PrimeBeauty - Deep 4 - #BobbiBrown - Phenom - #Morphe - Coco Naughty - Fenty Beauty - Bronzeville - Prime Beauty - Ebene - #MarenaBeaute - Ebony Bronze - #Covergirl - Definitive - #MACCosmetics - Mocha Mami - #Fenty - Hoola Toasted - #BenefitCosmetics - Mahogany - #Anastasia - Chocolate Litty - Prime Beauty - Mandalay Dusk - Shea Moisture This list is specifically of matte single pan bronzers with the OGs ( Mandalay Dusk and Ebony Bronze) there for comparison purposes. Video demo coming tomorrow on IGTV and YouTube! So what do we think y’all?! Have you tried any of these bronzers?? Which is your fave? DO WE LOVE? #CocoaSwatches https://www.instagram.com/cocoaswatches/p/BwVf5Pqhqxa/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=k3ec0imw7for

Everything You Need To Know About Bronzer

If you’ve been following me for awhile, you know I’m obsessed with bronzers! Check out my current master list of bronzers for deeper skintones and a couple of video demos below!

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ULTIMATE LIST of BRONZERS for DEEPER SKIN! If you have been following me for awhile, you know I’m OBSESSED with bronzer! I’ve done videos, written articles, done hella swatches, you name it. When @fentybeauty shook sh*t up as they so expertly do, and made everyone else pay attention to bronzer, especially for darker skin- I knew I had to update my master list! From T to B: - Caramel Cutie - #FentyBeauty - Glow Coast - #PrimeBeauty - Deep 4 - #BobbiBrown - Phenom - #Morphe - Coco Naughty - Fenty Beauty - Bronzeville - Prime Beauty - Ebene - #MarenaBeaute - Ebony Bronze - #Covergirl - Definitive - #MACCosmetics - Mocha Mami - #Fenty - Hoola Toasted - #BenefitCosmetics - Mahogany - #Anastasia - Chocolate Litty - Prime Beauty - Mandalay Dusk - Shea Moisture This list is specifically of matte single pan bronzers with the OGs ( Mandalay Dusk and Ebony Bronze) there for comparison purposes. Video demo coming tomorrow on IGTV and YouTube! So what do we think y’all?! Have you tried any of these bronzers?? Which is your fave? DO WE LOVE? #CocoaSwatches

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From T to B:

- Caramel Cutie - #FentyBeauty - $30 - Glow Coast - Prime Beauty - $21 - Deep 4 - #BobbiBrown - $44 - Phenom - Morphe - $19 - Coco Naughty - Fenty Beauty - $30 - Bronzeville - Prime Beauty - $21 - Ebene - Marena Beaute - $28 - Ebony Bronze - #Covergirl (discontinued) - Definitive - MAC Cosmetics - $17 - Mocha Mami - Fenty Beauty - $30 - Hoola Toasted - #BenefitCosmetics - $30 - Mahogany - ABH - $28 - Chocolate Litty - Prime Beauty - $21 - Mandalay Dusk - Shea Moisture  (discontinued)

Products mentioned:

- Deep 4 - #BobbiBrown - $44

- Coco Naughty - Fenty Beauty - $30 - Bronzeville - Prime Beauty - $21 - Ebene - Marena Beaute - $28

- Mocha Mami - Fenty Beauty - $30 - Hoola Toasted - #BenefitCosmetics - $30

- MAC Studio Fix Sculpt & Shape Contour Palette - $39.50

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I used the #FentyBeauty Coco Naughty Bronzer and #MAC powder in Shadowy to show the difference between contouring and bronzing! Can you tell the difference? Do we care?? Let me know in the comments! #CocoaSwatches

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