Shaina Brown

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YOUR NEW BEST BLEND? - GEMBLENDER!

About 4 months ago, I began sharing images of this lil gem right there on Facebook: A lot of people stated asking what it was, what it do, where did it come from and so on. This lil makeup tool here is THE Gemblender made by the one and only Destiny...

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A beauty company FILTERED ME!

A beauty company FILTERED ME!

A week or so ago I posted my Wild Thoughts Inspired Makeup Look [https://shainabrown.com/wild-thoughts-makeup-look/] on my social media accounts and it did attract a decent amount of views. So much so that cosmetic company Styli-Style shared my make...

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Wild Thoughts Makeup Look - Dark Skin

Everyone is going wild wild wild for Rihanna's makeup look in the 'Wild Thoughts'! What makes this look so appealing is the contrast of the teal eyes and the gorgeous orange-y red lipstick. The only thing I wished was that the teal showed up as inten...

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Nail Social-Nail Brand Review!

Hey nails lovers! Recently I was sent some polishes by Tasia Collins, the CEO of a new indie brand of nail polish, Nail Social - Nail Brand. These polishes are hand made, black-owned , 5 FREE and straight outta Detroit! Tasia has loved nail polish e...

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Birthday Glam - Slay Collaboration

Shaina Strawberrie & Sweet King Jazzy Baptiste Hey gorgeous'!! TODAY IS MY FRICKIN BIRTHDAY!!!! What better way to celebrate it in collaboration with someone who shares the same birth date as you! Ok ok ok... so you probably wanna know how this all...

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Getting Started

Getting Started

The beginners makeup class It is always a pleasure to introduce novices to the makeup world. Last week I began cycle one of my two part makeup class that is targeted to help women who have no idea about makeup, 'get started' on the basics of makeup a...

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Curly Lashes Vs. Falsies VOL II

Curly Lashes Vs. Falsies VOL II

I couldn't be more happy to finally do my first collaboration of the year AND bring to you my new method of applying faux lashes! One year ago (has it been THAT long?) I blogged about how I apply my faux lashes [https://shainabrown.com/curly-lashes-...

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Mixing Foundation with Powder?

Mixing Foundation with Powder?

Facebook post edition Uploaded to Facebook, Jan 16, 2017 A long time ago a friend of mine told me that she tried using a translucent powder before applying her makeup. She liked the results, so I tried it, but I didnt get the finish I expected so I...

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Highlight, Contour & Slayy! - The Beauty Lesson

Highlight, Contour & Slayy! - The Beauty Lesson

Last week I wrapped up my 3rd makeup workshop,Highlight, Contour & Slayy! This class was for my chocolate sisters who had a hard time defining their features, because they just didnt know it was possible, or they didnt know what products to use so...

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Curly Lashes Vs. Falsies

Curly Lashes Vs. Falsies

How to win the ULTIMATE BATTLE!! Let's face it. We curly lashed girls have the MOST annoying time trying to apply falsies. At one point after trying so many times, I just gave up and said that lashes are not for me. Some times you just want to add a...

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Dark and Beautiful

Dark and Beautiful

When I hear women of dark skin say that they hate colour on their skin, I get upset as there is this misguided notion that women who are dark skinned shouldn't wear colour because they are dark. That is one of the most cantankerous statements I have...

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Getting rid of blackheads at home

Getting rid of blackheads at home

Let's face it. Our skin is not perfect but we must make it our duties to take care of that canvas! I cant tell you how many times during the past few weeks, women have asked me what they can do about their black heads. These can be very unflattering...

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City Color Be Matte Lipsticks

City Color Be Matte Lipsticks

Hands down my favourite matte lipsticks thus far! Be Matte Lipstick is every girl’s must-have secret! Rich with pigmentation and a matte finish, these lipsticks are touched with Vitamin E to nourish your lips and provide long-lasting color. In 36 st...

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