BEAUTY RACK HIGHLIGHST 10 WAYS TO GET THE PERFECT BEAUTY SHOOT

MAY 2021 ISSUE 005

B E A U TRACK E 5

Things You Should Never Say To Someone Who Is Depressed ABSTRACT NAILS: Giving Off The Perfect Retro Vibe

DEWY OR MATTE Foundation?

What To Consider

10 WAYS TO GET THE PERFECT BEAUTY SHOOT

MAY 2021 ISSUE 005

B E A U TRACK E 5

Things You Should Never Say To Someone Who Is Depressed

CONTENT

ABSTRACT NAILS: Giving Off The Perfect Retro Vibe DEWY OR MATTE Foundation?

What To Consider

10 WAYS TO GET THE PERFECT BEAUTY SHOOT

Editor’s note

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ello Beaute Rackers,

This month, we will be serving you a double dose as we will be out with a new edition every forthnight...... So we advice you secure a seat as there would be giveaways , treats , informative and updated.

Beauty shoots are now becoming increasingly popular and we are loving how the ladies are pushing the envelope . Although not everyone can pull it off and that is why we have 10 ways you can effortlessly in this edition.

We have something for the guys also ( since they are not too popular with Beauty shoots) with our essential skincare tips for men.

Nails , Mental wellness and more articles to aid a more beautiful you await you in out Beauty Shoot edition .

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10 Ways To Get The Perfect Beauty Shoot

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Essential Skincare Tips For Men

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Abstract Nails: Giving Off The Perfect Retro Vibe

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Dewy Or Matte Foundation? What To Consider

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5 Things You Should Are Green Supplements Never To Someone Really Say A Replacement WhoYour Is Depressed For Vegetables

Have a fab weekend

PUBLISHER MORIAM MUSA EDITOR AIRAT BELLO OSAGIE DEPUTY EDITOR ERINFOLAMI TEMILOLUWA COVER/LAYOUT DESIGNER AKINWANDE VICTOR

COVER CREDIT MODEL MAUREEN IKEM OKOGWU PHOTOGRAPHY GEORGE OKORO

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10 WAYS TO GET THE PERFECT BEAUTY SHOOT

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eauty shoots - the close up images that naturally captivates the viewer as it depicts a range of emotions from seductive to innocent, joyful, erce, depending on the theme of the shoot. Made popular by makeup artists to aunt their depth of creativity with their rainbow of colours .

Over the years, these beauty shoots have shifted from the makeup studios to prole shoots and now even birthday shoots have seen quite a few photographers interpreting their own idea of a beauty shoot.

These head shots which sometimes included the shoulders or top body, became popular most particularly for commerical and editorial imagery, brand and product shoots focusing on selling a certain beauty product like makeup, skincare, accessory, hair etc as it involves close up images of subjects, highlighting their attractive features for editorial personal or commerical purposes.

Its edgy and artsy theme also helps in adding to its appeal and it has grown to become a popular genre of photography. Asides the photoshopping and retouching , here are 10 ways you can get an awesome and awless beauty shoot .

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1 . Ta k e i n t o consideration the type of beauty shoot.

2. Get familiar with your team.

3. Make sure your skin is as healthy and skin as even to avoid over retouching .

4. Well rested eyes are very important.

5. Know your angles 6. Work your angles 7. Easy on the drama .

There is a thin line between a beauty creative look and looking like an editorial advert . The latter not being so attering.

8. Choose your accessories carefully , they have their role to play .

9 . Follow makeup trends with ease. Not all are as attering or age appropriate .

10. Be adventurous but with caution .

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ESSENTIAL SKINCARE TIPS FOR MEN

kin care is mostly classied under the beauty category and for this reason it is deemed a topic of only feminine concern. When talking about staying healthy, men basically talk about tness, eating right, going to the gym and having the right body shape that will get the ladies drooling while neglecting a particular part of the body that is just as essential to good health which is the skin.

Men most times tend to ignore the skin by just doing what they consider needful i.e. going into the shower, taking their bath, shaving facial hairs, applying body lotion, getting dressed and boom, good to go.

You don't have to go to the skincare section to get all the available skin care products or spending hours in front of the mirror rather our focus is going to be on the basics i.e essentials that won't add more than a few minutes to your daily routine but denitely have an impact on the overall well-being of your skin for the long haul.

Below are 5 essential skincare tips specically for men that is pretty simple, not vain or overly feminine; 1. Cleanse Your Skin Twice Daily This is impor tant to remove any accumulated residue, dirt and excess oil from your skin with the use of a gentle facial cleanser or wash. It is important that you cleanse before using any other products to ensure not to limit the effectiveness of the products. Cleansing should be done when you wake up and once again before bed to get rid of the day's buildup of dirt and grime.

2. Exfoliate Twice Weekly After cleansing, it is important to scrub off any dead skin cell that would clog your pores and lead to breakouts.

Exfoliation is important as it allows healthy skin cells be on the surface giving off a

brighter complexion.

Exfoliation should be done twice or even 4. Apply Sunscreen Always once in a week to avoid too much It is very important to shield your skin abrasion. from the sun's UV rays which causes sun spots, wrinkles and sun burns with the help of SPF. 3. Hydration Is Key The nal procedure in the standard three Sunscreen with a SPF of 30 upwards step regimen is moisturizing. It delivers should be applied on a daily basis soothing nutrients and vitamins to the irrespective of the weather and it should skin leaving it hydrated and protected be re - applied often as you're probably going to be wiping off the sweat from from various toxins.

Moisturizers should applied in the your face often morning as well as before bed to m a x i m i z e t h e p o t e n c y o f s k i n 5. Eat healthy and drink a lot of water. strengthening nutrients.

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ABSTRACT NAILS: GIVING OFF THE PERFECT RETRO VIBE

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here have been an increased popularity in this personality packed trend – Abstract nails. The swirls, dots and colors give off major retro vibes taking us back down memory lane to the 1960s and 1970s.

The abstract nail trend totally relies on a lot of negative space detailing making it super fun and personality themed.

Abstract nails are a far cry from the intricately complex designs of nail arts and perfection is not really the objective. It is totally asymmetrical, with designs made up of blocky swoops, squiggly swipes making them look like abstract paintings. It is yet another trending way to glam up your nails creatively as it's all about the mix and match.

Writer: Temiloluwa Erinfolami

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DEWY OR MATTE FOUNDATION? WHAT TO CONSIDER

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oundation is one of the trickier products to get right because there are so many variations as to what makes it suitable, right from the texture, to the colour and nish.

If you wear foundation often, you've probably had to experiment with both Dewy and Matte nishes just to ensure you get the right formula.

Let's quickly explore each foundation type as well as their advantages and disadvantages.

- It doesn't last throughout the day.

- It enhances the look of breakouts - It doesn't give enough coverage for hyperpigmentation and other skin concerns like melasma.

MATTE FOUNDATION Matte foundations come in various formulas as opposed to dewy foundations such as powders, creams DEWY FOUNDATION and liquids. It is fairly easy to navigate Just as the name implies, dewy and provides maximum coverage for foundations contain ingredients that any skin condition. help the skin look hydrated as it adds more sheen to the skin, giving off a Pros Of Matte Foundation - It provides full coverage. natural glow.

It contains certain kinds of oils and humectants to help reect light and - It eliminates shine. create younger looking skin.

- Matte foundations are oil free.

Pros Of Dewy Foundation - It helps the skin appear more - I t l a s t s l o n g e r t h a n d e w y hydrated. foundations.

- It is easy to build and blend since it's Cons Of Matte Foundation - It is not suitable for people with dry on the lighter side. skin type because it will only enhance - Dewy foundation can be applied on it. other parts of the body like the neck - It is not easy to blend because it dries and chest. out quickly.

- It varies in coverage from sheer to full.

- It tends to look cakey on the skin especially if applied in excess quantity.

- It reects light on the face thereby - Matte foundations also enhances giving off a youthful glow. ne lines and wrinkles.

Cons Of Dewy Foundation - It can appear greasy most especially Now, you can put all these into consideration to make your pick. on oily skin PAGE 7

5 Things You Should Never Say To Someone Who Is Depressed Depressed Depressed Depressed Depressed

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ometimes, all we are really seeking is someone we can talk to who will not judge us or dismiss our feelings as unimportant.

Too many people get to the very bottom of the pit of their pain alone because they could never bring themselves to talk about it. So, if someone nds the courage to lean on you, to share how they feel, be careful not to make it worse with the things you say.

Here are 5 such things you should not say;

3. I Understand How You Feel No you do not understand anything about how they feel. You do not feel it the way they do and your past experience is very different from what they are going through.

4. You Are Complaining About Nothing Perhaps one of the most insensitive things you can say to someone who is depressed, is to dismiss their feelings are just feelings. As nothing. Even worse, to say they are complaining.

1. It’s Just A Phase, It Will Pass No it is not just a phase. It is the phase right now. It is the only phase they know and it hurts so much that they cannot see how it will ever pass.

5. Snap Out Of It No, they cannot just snap out of it.

They are fully immersed in all the feelings and pain that comes with being depressed. They are at the bottom of it and it feels dark, damp and heavy. There is no switch to ip.

2. You Will Be Fine How do you know? Saying ‘you will be ne’ is you projecting them into the future that they have no will to visualize. You are only reiterating the fact that they are not ne right now.

Instead show support by letting them know they can count on you when they need someone to talk to or someone to lean on.

Source: Eva Alordiah PAGE 8