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2019-12-09T12:15:00.003+01:00

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Africa Movie Academy Awards: My Top Four Outfits

2019-10-29T13:49:00.000+01:00

The AMAAs is an annual award event that holds mostly in Nigeria for those who do not know. In this event, we get to see how amazing our celebrities dressed, I mean those who brought their A-game with their overall outfit, that is, accessories inclusive.

Former Big Brother Housemate, Esther Agunbiade

I must say since Big Brother, Esther has really improved on her dressing from Lamode event to the Headies and now the AMAAs. I really love the blue, simple yet elegant and the hair, oh my! it really is the perfect hairstyle for the dress. Esther please, never let go of your stylist lol.

Belinda Effah

Oh my, oh my!! Just look at how gorgeous this outfit is. I love the fact that the gown was allowed to be the highlight and the feathers are just perfectly placed, I mean fewer accessories more feathers, right?

Jemima Osunde

Here's another outfit that I really really love. I mean take a look at the train for a sec. Another Simple and Classy outfit with fewer accessories, just letting the gown shine on its own. I love the neckpiece and makeup. I noticed that the ones who wore simple outfits had the smokey eye on. Me likey!

Toni Tones

If there isn't a black gown at an event, is that really an event? Y'all following Toni will know that babe doesn't disappoint. Toni came through with this outfit, looking ravishing. I love the fact that it's not just a simple slit gown, it's got a statement and don't even start with me with her makeup and hair. Ariana Grande, you better watch your back sis.

Feature: Blazers

2016-07-15T11:33:00.001+01:00

Blazer is a type of jacket resembling a suit jacket but cut more casually. It's an item of unisex clothing. It is more formal and tailored from solid colour fabrics.

It is generally distinguished from a sport-coat as a more formal garment. Blazers is an automatic dapper look being with the way you pair with the right accessories, you can never go wrong with it.

Blazers are often part of a uniform that denotes, for example, an airline's employees, students of a particular school and to mention but a few.

They are seen with trousers or skirts of all colours and fabrics, from the classic white cotton or linen to grey, different colors of jeans and to mention but a few.

5 Makeup Artist Brush Tricks

2016-07-11T16:07:00.001+01:00

Just as a painter uses brushes to create on a canvas, makeup brushes are must use tools to utilize when painting your face. So here are five best brush tricks to keep in mind.

Wash Your Brushes: Always wash your makeup brushes at least once in a week. Washing them preserves the hair and shape, and also remove excess makeup to keep the bristles hygienic. Use liquid soap or shampoo, massage and rinse until the water runs clear. If your brush feels dry and stiff, rub a small amount of olive oil through the bristles before cleaning. This will soften the hair.
Blend: The most important secret to keep in mind when using brushes is always focussing on blending. You can take the darkest shadow and turn it into the seamless smokey eye if you blend well enough.
Quality vs Quantity: You don't need a huge assortment of brushes for everyday use. The key brushes to have in your collection are a foundation, blush/powder, bronzer, contour and 3 eyeshadow brushes- one for application, one for contouring and the third one for blending.
Liquid Deserve Brushes Too: Liquid and cream blushes should be applied with a blush brush, just like powder blushes, to achieve an even blend. Take a small amount of liquid blush and apply on your hand, gather with a blush brush and apply to the apples of the cheeks until the colour is even.
Double Dipping: To save en extra step, your foundation brush can also double as a concealer brush.

How to Use a Beauty Blender

2016-07-11T15:43:00.002+01:00

Never apply foundation with a dry beauty blender and that's because using a damp beauty blender gives a dewy streak-free finish. It also ensures it doesn't soak up too much of your product.

The Tip: Ideal for blending small areas like the nose, the lips and hollow of the cheek.

The Body: The soft foam material works perfect when wet.

The Shape: The corner-less design reduces streaks and lines.

The Base: Best for buffing large areas like forehead, cheeks, chin and jawline.

Makeup Tutorial: How to Use Color Correcting Makeup

2016-07-05T08:02:00.000+01:00

In the age of contouring, strobing and root-stamping, it seems our standard, pat makeup processes are getting upgrades. Every five minutes, someone is discovering a new way to improve how we dress up our faces. The latest and greatest upgrade comes in the form of a concealer—more specifically, multiple concealers. Instead of using one uniform nude concealer to cover all of our skin concerns, beauty lovers have adopted color-correctors. Formulated in various vibrant shades of purple, green, yellow, orange, etc., each color tackles a specific skin concern and works to neutralize the area using fancy, strategic color theory (think of those cool color wheels you played with in grade school). Now we can go on all day about the hows and whys of color-correcting, but we’ve already done that here. Instead, today i am just going to show you how and where exactly to apply your fancy multi-colored concealers to ensure you get your money’s worth.

Step 1: Apply face primer to your clean, makeup-free face.

Step 2: Apply color-correctors to the specific areas/regions they are designed to address. If you’re not sure what each color corrector does, here’s a quick rundown:

● Green: Neutralizes redness and brightens. This color is best for covering acne and redness caused by irritation.

● Purple: Balances out yellowness or uneven tone. This shade is great for old bruises or dull, sallow areas.

● Pink: Lightens darkened areas like under-eye circles and acne scars.

● Yellow: Hides blue and/or purple areas like broken capillaries, age spots and eyelids.

PRO TIP: When applying a creamy, thicker formula, warm up the fingers by rubbing them together prior to applying your color correctors. If using fluid/liquid-based concealers, apply using a brush or cosmetic sponge (like the NYX Flawless Finish Blending Sponge).

Step 3: Blend out your color corrector gently, using a makeup sponge.

Step 4: After the concealer is blended in well, proceed to applying your regular foundation.

Source: Makeup

5 Reasons Never To Share Your Makeup Products

2016-07-04T12:58:00.001+01:00

Sharing makeup products is surprisingly common amongst ladies and it's a terrible habit! Ladies when touching up end up passing around tubes of lipsticks, lip gloss and balms, mascaras and so on between each other for quick use and in process transfer bacteria and even more!
Makeup products and tools are the perfect breeding places for bacteria. Avoid and never share your makeup products.

Risks of eye infections

Sharing mascara, eyeliners and eyeshadows can cause bad infections to the eye. This is extremely worse for those who wear contacts as the tear ducts can easily get infected by dirt and grime as well as bacteria transferred from a person to the other.

Risk of contaminating an entire makeup product

Sharing makeup product like loose powder attracts the risk of contaminating the whole powder- applying it with brush(es) that has been transferred from a person (and 'their bacteria') to the other- a product in a jar for instance get contaminated at just one touch/dab!

Risk of staph infection

Sharing makeup is one common cause of staphylococcus aureus and staphylococcus epidermis which can stay hidden in the makeup which just requires the perfect conditions/bacteria to set off the infection!

Risk of acne/breakouts

Sharing brushes and applicators for instance may trigger acne breakouts because shating those means getting someone else's bacteria, acne and to mention but a few to touch the other party's face which can't be good for the skin!

Summer Trend Alert!

2016-07-02T08:18:00.002+01:00

It's all about ideas on some summer trends to watch out for and also spring trend that might make a comeback this season...Stay inspired.

Stripes is majorly having a comeback this season. Stripes in neutrals and pastel are the queens now and can be worn for any occasion or with any outfit pairing...
Just take a look at your closet and see how many stripped clothes you own and how you can re-vamp them to fit your summer wardrobe.

The amazing thing is that this trend is diversified and will also be a thing among men fashion. Stripes paired with monk strap is the dopest.

The over-sized shirt is still very much in trend all through spring/summer, we just haven't had enough of it yet...Yes baby! lol

The off-shoulder, without a doubt, is one of the hottest spring trends of the year and is making a comeback this season, even in the traditional fashion.

It's all about the sneakers baby lol starting from Adidas collaborating with Kanye West or Puma collaborating with Rihanna (Puma Fenty) which everyone is crazy over. So i don't see this trend going anytime soon.

How To Avoid Makeup Mistakes

2016-07-02T07:26:00.001+01:00

Applying makeup is an art and most women make big mistakes when they apply makeup on their faces. They want to look beautiful and in doing so they do unusual things. Here are some of the most common makeup mistakes women make while applying makeup and how to avoid them.

The most common mistake women make is to use too much foundation or BB cream. When you put an excessive amount of foundation when making grimaces like laughing, talking or frowning cracks appear and this looks ugly. In this way, women look unattractive and they must keep in mind that hiding the little deformities or pimples with too much foundation never makes them beautiful.

Most of the time girls who know little about makeup use eye shadows in bright, funky colours and they apply them from the start of their eyelids all the way to the eyebrows. Eye shadows put without highlighter and contour line look tasteless. Such eye makeup is not attractive at all. It is much better to use two or three shades, merge them and use contour line and highlighter.

The biggest mistake made while hiding pimples and dark circles. Hiding pimples with a lighter shade of concealer makes them even more prominent. Instead, try a similar shade of concealer as your skin has for hiding pimples and dark spots and to smoothen your skin.

Another mistake that is observed is wearing the colour of foundation that does not match the colour of your skin. Suppose you have a dark complexion and you start using light and whitish foundation. You will look like a mime or clown. Apply foundation that is at most similar to the colour of your face or try that one which blends with your skin colour.

The choice of the best lipstick colour. Consider the type of event or party you are going to attend. Parties in open-air have different requirements for makeup than those conducted in dim lights. The same shade of lipstick never works for every occasion. The too-dark lipstick for parties during the day is not suitable because they ruin your natural looks. Avoid using just 1 colour/shade for your lips for all events.

Feature: Ankara Friday

2016-07-01T16:40:00.003+01:00

Ankara is a wonderful fabric that can be used in different styles like jumpsuit, skirt and blouse, dress and to mention but a few. You can't go wrong with ankara when using the right accessory on it and it been sewed by a good tailor.

It can be in the form of a top paired with high waist trouser, be it plain or jean. The top can be off-shoulder, peplum, jacket any style you want. Long sleeve, short sleeve, sleeveless, depends on you.

It also is in the form of a high waist maxi skirt which is really modest and decent. The skirt could have a slit at the front or at the side be it the way you want it.

You can have it short or long. Both will come out splendid and mix baby. It's all about mixing baby! You don't wanna look boring.

Mix the fabric baby! Try new things. Be different and don't be scared to take risks. Make sure you mix it carefully you don't wanna be a laughing stock.

Style Tips For Different Body Types

2016-06-30T09:21:00.003+01:00

Sorry for being MIA fam, need to work on that lol. Giving you essential and super effective styling tips for different body types. so if you want to possess a look that's effortless every single time, then make sure to follow these rules...stay inspired!

Petite: if you're on the short side of things, you need not fret. you can look taller simply by following these styling tips for different body types:

Work with vertical lines. these lines direct the eye line from top to bottom, thereby making you look longer and leaner.
Choose clothes with slim-fitting bodice for a slimmer and chic look.

Go for nude-colored clothes, as they can make your legs look longer and make you appear taller.

Tall: While most people crave for this body type, the wrong styling tricks can destroy your lean look. if you have a towering height, then make sure to follow these styling tips for different body types:

Don't be afraid to wear heels as they can further elongate your long legs.
Emphasize your lean stature by wearing printed ensembles.

Choose a deep V neckline as it can feminize your lanky frame.
Opt for horizontal lines, as they help compliment your athletic body build.

Curvy: You are very lucky to have been blessed with gracious curves. However, if you don't take note of the following styling tips, you can end up looking bigger than usual.

Put focus on your waist. You can do so with snug-fitting pieces and curve-enhancing belts.

If your hips are too curvy for your comfort, you can always balance it with a strong-shouldered top and flattering leggings.
A slim-fitting outfit is your best friend; it can accentuate your curves while concealing your lumps along the way.

Full-Figured: It doesn't matter if you are fat, these styling tips can help you downsize your figure:

Go for A-line dresses, as they can put focus on your waist, which is the skimpiest part of your torso.
Brocade is your best friend, as the fabric's tailored construct saves you from the agony of wearing shaping slim wear.

Wear black often! this super-slimming color can make you look stylish instantly.
Wrap dresses give a chic look and is great to hide your belly while also accentuates your curves.

5 Best Primers

2016-06-25T08:35:00.000+01:00

Primers do for your skin what lingerie does for your figure - they smooth, flatter, conceal and hold things in place, so that everything you put on top of them looks immediately better. Whether you want to blur wrinkles, mattify, minimise the appearance of pores or even out skin tone, primers do this whilst creating a velvety base for make-up and helping it to stay put for longer. Heere are the 10 best primers.

MAC

This beauty classic promotes even skin tone and creates the ideal base for make-up, plus it noticeably reduces oiliness. Choose the base colour to suit your skin type - Radiant Pink is perfect for fairer tones.

Laura Mercier

The clue is in the name - this primer is all about luminous, youthful skin. Use all over the skin for a dewy glow, or apply to cheekbones, the bridge of the nose and the forehead for a subtle but noticeable radiance.

Chanel

Chanel's Le Blanc De Chanel Multi-Use Illuminating Base manages to mattify skin whilst also providing a dewy glow without even the slightest hint of sparkle or shimmer - as well as evening out discoloured areas. Also great mixed with foundation for extra radiance and staying power.

Smashbox

This primer has a fiercely loyal following - so much so that the brand has launched an entire range of alternative versions to suit every different skin type and requirement. The original is second to none, and gives skin a soft-focus finish and silky texture.

Benefit

Devoted to making large pores look less noticeable, The Porefessional's oil-free formula and long-lasting results have made it a Benefit bestseller ever since its launch in 2011.

Traditional Outfit Ideas

2016-06-25T07:39:00.002+01:00

Traditional wears include ankara, lace and to mention but a few. It's all about balancing cultural and new-age fashion. Bringing in different styles to compete with casual outfits. Traditional outfits are mostly worn for special events like weddings, burial and to mention but a few. It can also be in different forms like skirt and blouse, iro and buba, jumpsuit, gown depending on the individual's taste. Some also are being sown as dinner gown especially with the use of lace.

You can totally rock this look as a wedding guest or even a bridesmaid for traditional wedding which is commonly done in Nigeria.

You might want to pair your outfit with a matching color for your gele and pair it with a silver clutch to tone the matching spree lol.

To make your fabric look nice and fitted on you, make sure you get the right fashion designer or tailor to get your measurement correctly and give you a wonderful style.

Like i said earlier, to tone down the matching spree pair it with a silver accessory or gold depends on how you want it.

You can also pair your ankara with a lace be it french, cord or any and it will give you that perfect look you want.

Not to forget again, it's all in your tailor hands. Make sure he/she is really at this. Not just professional but creative too.

Weekend Outfit Ideas

2016-06-24T17:07:00.002+01:00

It's weekend fellas. You don't wanna look boring the way you normally do during weekdays. Weekends is for relaxation like having time for yourself and all. Here are outfit ideas for the weekend. More pictures...

Wear that bandage or bodycon gown you have got in your closet and pair it with sneakers. You just wanna look cool and simple, that's all.

You can definitely rock this to a party like a birthday party or get together, looking all chic and comfy.

You wanna rock this look to the movies, trust me this is perfect for the movies or wanna hang out with your friends, this is the go to look anytime anyday!

You can rock these looks weekdays and also weekends. The first look definitely for party or an event same with the others.

This is a casual look for the movies too. Just pair this awesome and simple outfit with the perfect sneakers! Yaaasss baby! make those ladies drool over you. lol

Men's Suit Guide

2016-06-24T07:37:00.001+01:00

Men's suit comes in various sizes, styles and colours and you will definitely find the one that suits you depending on what your preferences are. However, if you must wear a suit, be sure to pull it off properly and bear in mind that real mean wear suits that fit perfectly as the occasion demands

A good suit should hug your shoulders. let it hold firmly, in a friendly way! it should make you look smart and taller and not slouch off your shoulder as though you borrowed the suit to pose with.

If you're a short person, stick to single-breasted jackets. Double-breasted jackets can give you a "drowning-in-fabric" look and make you appear smaller. If you're bigger around the middle, wear a lower-buttoning jacket rather than one with a higher placket. It will give you a longer silhouette.

Don't stick to only one color especially black, try to explore other colors, you want other people to see the other part of you.

Lastly, put a smile into that look, you wanna attract those ladies at your work place lol. The perfect accessories can make the difference between looking blah and totally to die for.

How to Look Chic in Stripes

2016-06-23T07:25:00.003+01:00

Stripe is a classic print that was popular in the 60's, some 4-5 years ago and has crawled it's way back in trend. Amongst all the retro prints, this timeless print can never go out of style, because of its unique appearance.

The most stylish way to wear stripes is to pair with sophisticated, bold accessories. Statement jewelries and colourful details are just some of the classic pieces that can upgrade your stripe.

Stripes can sometimes be too overwhelming. If you feel like the prints overpower you, then tone done the look with nude pumps or a sleek blazer or jacket. These structured pieces will fuse some formality to the casual look of your stripes.

Vertical stripes in body-fitting jumpsuits or dresses are perfect for slim women, but not for curvy ones. You may not for thick, bold stripes or thin ones depending on your style, but for a more flattering shape, thin lines are more preferable.

Horizontal stripes is more fitting for plus size or pregnant women as it gives the illusion of a slimmer shape.

Wearing stripes with stripes can be fashionable especially in matching sets, but be sure to wear it strategically. When wearing striped outfit, keep waistline visible by showing your midriff with a crop top; highlighting your waistline with a belt or a playing slanting lines that point to your waist.

Love love love both looks.You can pair your stripe with another printed fabric and not to forget you have to be careful doing this, you don't wanna go wrong.

Source: theStylist

5 Best Matte Lipsticks

2016-06-22T19:59:00.001+01:00

NYX SOFT MATTE LIP CREAM
The applicator makes precision easy and the bright color requires no reapplication all day.

URBAN DECAY COSMETICS MATTE REVOLUTION LIPSTICK
It's the exact right nude shade, with an easy to apply, creamy matte formula that isn't drying AND isn't sticky.

NARS SEMI MATTE LIPSTICK

It's doable daily goth in a dark, bruisy shade, and the semi-matte formula helps it go on a little easier.

KYLIE COSMETICS KYLIE LIPKIT

It's unfortunately quite drying too, but the longevity and suits-all-red is this product's selling point.

SEPHORA COLLECTION CREAM LIP STAIN

So I guess this isn't exactly a lipstick, but potayto, potahto…It does the trick: long-lasting, smooth, matte.

Source: Elle

Style 101: Street Style

2016-06-22T19:25:00.004+01:00

"Don't be into trends. Don''t make fashion own you, but you decide what you are, what you want to express by the way you dress and the way you live"

- Anonymous

Stripe is a must have in your closet, be it dress, shirt, skirt or trouser. You can pair it with sandal heels, sneakers, pump heels.

You wanna pair your trouser with sneakers and also sometimes sunglasses. You don't wanna look too serious on the street you know lol.

Off shoulder is the go to top right now. You can pair it with a skirt or trouser and also with sandal heels, sneakers or pumps.

Denim is the bae mehn. It's a wonderful unisex clothing. It's a casual look that doesn't need too much accessories, the denim on it's own is the bomb.

5 Best Foundations

2016-06-18T16:20:00.002+01:00

Finding the perfect foundation can seem to be an impossible task - too yellow, too cakey, too oily - but when you do, it is truly a wonderful thing. The correct foundation acts as a canvas for the rest of your make-up, concealing imperfections, unifying skin tone and creating a flawless finish. I've chosen the 5 best foundations that i feel perform best, please most and meet the needs of women with a wide variety of skin types and concerns.

Chanel

Extra light, easily blendable and long-lasting, Chanel's Vitalumière Aqua offers sheer, natural coverage with a hint of youthful dewiness.

Bobbi Brown

An oil-free formulation ideal for buildable coverage, this foundation comes in colours ranging from Porcelain to Espresso - there's bound to be one perfect for you.

Dolce & Gabbana

A veil of colour which perfects and conceals, Dolce & Gabbana's mattifying formulation comes in a range of colours to suit pretty much everyone.

M.A.C

M.A.C mineralize faoundation is a good foundation with different range of colours. It hardly creases so this is really perfect. It's a must have.

Makeup Forever

This is another awesome foundation available in different shades. also got the same quality with that of M.A.C which makes it a go to foundation.

Tricks to Keep Your Makeup from Creasing

2016-06-18T15:38:00.002+01:00

There aren't many things that can ruin a perfect face of makeup like two huge parentheses around your mouth (aka those smile lines that make you sad). Even the delicate skin underneath your eyes can fall victim to tiny folds, but thankfully there are a few tips and tricks that will help minimize cosmetic creasing.

According to InStyle,

We turned to makeup expert Fiona Stiles, and she explained the steps that she uses on celebrity clients like Gabrielle Union and Elizabeth Banks.

First, she assured us, those fine lines and wrinkles aren't so bad. Most are a result of movement, which means that you probably have a lot to smile about. The constant expressions, she explained, cause "makeup to gather in the areas it’s pushed into."

The pro said that tackling the problem with great skin care is key. "Using the right cream for your skin type hugely impacts the staying power of makeup." It doesn't matter if you have dry or oily skin, hydrating with formulas that are tailored to your complexion is crucial.

Stiles also settled the cream makeup versus powder debate once and for all. "I lean towards cream products and powder minimally. Even though creams tend to move around a bit more, powders really 'settle' into fine lines and creases." And there's one area to always avoid: "Steer clear of too much powder under the eyes. It just exacerbates the problem!" she said.

When applying foundation on her clients, Stiles takes a less-is-more approach. "The more there is on the face, the more product there is to snuggle into creases and lines." She prefers to use a two step application technique to get full coverage with the smallest amount of product possible. "I find that a foundation brush and a damp Beauty blender gives the most flawless results. If two steps seem like one step too many, then opt for the foundation brush. It really does make a difference in how the product sits on the skin."

And if you still end of noticing a line or two, "a clean concealer brush can work wonders for freshening up the face!" said Stiles. You can really control the product with the helpful tool, and smooth out any ridges. She also suggested keeping a small amount of blotting powders on hand. Stiles makes a great option that help smooth out your look. "They don’t have a lot of pigment in them and just take away the shine without adding more product to the skin."

Beyonce steps out in Ankara outfit in NYC

2016-06-18T10:47:00.002+01:00

Queen Bey stepped out in this beautiful Ankara outfit in NYC on Friday.

Holy Swag: Check Out Stunning PIctures of Dadddy G.O

2016-06-17T18:18:00.002+01:00

The pictures were taken by one of the best photographers in Nigeria, Ty Bello. I'm so in love with the pictures.

Photo Credit: Ty Bello

5 Tinted Moisturizers That Won't Melt Your Face Off

2016-06-16T22:09:00.000+01:00

This moisturizer combines Chinese and French beauty know-how to deliver results that brighten and moisturize skin (think of it as a tea facial in one little tube).

Pur-lisse BB-Tinted Moist Cream SPF 30

As tinted moisturizers go, lots of them tend to skew pretty pricey, but this NYX formula delivers quality coverage on a dime. It has a matte finish and helps create a natural base to start off your day.

NYX Cosmetics Tinted Moisturizer

Splotchy skin is never a good look come summer, so trust the vitamin C and Radiance Booster in this formula to help even out your skin tone and reduce the appearance of pigmentation.

M.A.C. Lightful C Tinted Cream SPF 30

A classic in the moisturizers game, this NARS formula is beloved for its ability to remain both lightweight and grippy on skin, even on the most humid days.

NARS Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer SPF 30

For that weightless nude makeup effect, look to this one-step product that covers unexpected blemishes and skin imperfections, while treating skin to a mix of vitamins and antioxidants.

Lancome Bienfait Teinté Beauty Balm Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 30

How Celebs Deal with Hyperpigmentation

2016-06-16T15:42:00.000+01:00

Makeup Matters: Sure, you can use movie-grade cover-up and camouflage foundation like Dermablend Cover Creme to hide your hyperpigmentation, but summer is about wearing less. You want to avoid any melted beauty blunders, after all.

"Sometimes, I just use a peach waterproof eyeliner directly onto the hyperpigmentation on dry skin, let it set and go about with my normal tinted moisturizer or foundation, then add bronzer," suggested celeb makeup artist Suzie Kim. "A dewy finish refracts light better than a matte finish."

If you're in need of more coverage, keep in mind a peach-colored concealer. If you have a darker complexion, go more orange. If the pigmentation is redder in hue, try a green-ish cover-up.

Reminder: This color-correcting step is meant to cover your pigmentation—not your skin—which should then be met with a foundation that matches your natural skin tone.

The Stronger Stuff Helps: If makeup ain't cutting it, you can always go the medicinal route.

"There are a number of modalities that can help reverse hyperpigmentation," said Dr. Glenn Vallecillos, of celeb haven DMH Aesthetics "Among the most common are bleaching or fading creams, with ingredients such as hydroquinone, kojic acid, azelaic acid and retinoids. Additionally, light therapies such as IPL, or intense pulse light therapy, can accelerate the reversal of hyperpigmentation."

A hero ingredient in the skin-care industry, retinol is often used in products to help promote collagen production and fade discoloration, among other skin-booting effects. However, it doesn't always work. "If retinol by itself is ineffective, a bleaching regimen is the next line treatment, which, in our office, includes a combination of retinol, hydroquinone and kojic acid," noted Dr. Vallecillos. "This is typically very effective in reversing and or eradicating hyperpigmentation."