Get Ready With Bloody Civilian on the Go in Lagos! 💄💋

Published about 1 month ago • 1 min read

Bloody Civilian's tips for fun makeup on dark skin

Songwriter, producer and singer Bloody Civilian is no stranger to trying new things, a spirit reflected in her latest single, “SpaceFuji”, where she brings her unique sense of creativity, authenticity and fun.

This week on #MyBeautyHack, she’s getting ready with us in Lagos traffic, sharing her tips and tricks as a dark-skinned woman who struggles with hyperpigmentation, the products she swears by, and her ultimate routine for a face beat that’s not only perfect but fun.

"I slept with my best friend’s ex and the sex was worth it"

This week on Sex Confessions, Tobi* recounts how she ended up in such a messy situation and why she's not regretting it.

All the trends we loved from London Fashion Week SS27 runway!

Lace. Slip dresses. Leather jackets.
London brought its signature edge to the SS27 runways, and these are the trends that stood out the most.

"I thought my period was just irregular"

In this personal essay, our guest contributor, Titilayo Oladapo-Ariyo, shares her journey to discovering she had PMOS and learning to live with her body.

September is almost over!
With only one week left, we've selected a list of products to put a pep in your step and help you close out the month in top spirits.

Dive in below!

Kombucha Facial Treatment Essence 2.0

Fresh Beauty

₦164,560

LES 9 OMBRES in “THE DARING MUSE”

CHANEL

$160

Narcist

Hareem Istanbul

₦59,000

Rectangular sunglasses in “Havana”

LOEWE

€420

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