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Hey, Beauties! Did you know here at OFRA Cosmetics we have an entire line of loose eyeshadows? These pigmented shadows are perfect for both blending out an entire look or just popping on one color. Check out the looks our social team created using their favorite loose eye shadows. For my eye look I used 2 matte and 2 shimmer shades from our Loose Shadows collection. I used the shade Champagne as a slight transition...

Hey, Beauties! With the launch of our new Pro Palette - Summer Edit, we decided to challenge our team by picking a row or column in the palette at random and creating a look with it. This in total created nine different looks. Check out the shades of team dipped into and the beautiful looks they created. Of course, topped off with some of their fave OFRA lippies and highlighters.   I was challenged to use...

When it comes to dealing with my dry skin, I have tried out a bunch of different steps and combinations before perfecting my routine. In this blog, I am going to let you Beauties in on my go-to skin care routine. Whether you have dry skin year-round or you're like me and it's dependent on the weather, this routine is sure to help rejuvenate your skin. Say hello to your natural glow with these four...

Hey, Beauties! Happy National Pink Day. Just saying "pink" automatically brings happiness. So a whole day dedicated to it? Bring on all the good vibes and check out our team looks with all pink looks from bold to subtle.  Who doesn’t love Pink? Am I right?! So, I just had to celebrate National Pink Day in style (is there any other way?). For my eyes, I decided to use our new Getaway and Beachside palettes....

Summer 2020 could not have come soon enough. While we might be staying closer to home this summer, sun and fun can still be had. ThisSZN we are bringing bold brights and bougie bronzes with our All-new Inspired Signature Palettes, Beachside and Getaway. Each palette is inspired by and features one of our highlighters. Check out the palettes, plus the OFRA Team shows you some energy-infused looks with both palettes, our all-new glosses, and Makeup...

Everyone knows how hard it can be to remember to take your makeup off after a big night out… or even wake up with your makeup perfectly on the next morning. I am going to tell you 4 EASY steps to refreshing your skin. Sometimes it's a nice change to keep your skincare routine simple. Whether you are just too tired or not in the mood, I promise these products will change that for you....

Hand sanitizer isn’t just a trend, it’s something we always need no matter where we are. At OFRA Cosmetics, we have hand sanitizers that come in many different sizes, shapes, and forms. Check out the teams go-to formula: "Out of all the hand sanitizer products we now have, I prefer our 3oz squeeze bottle. I can understand why the team wanted to come out with spray versions of our hand sanitizers, but I prefer the...

 Who else needed some positivity with Beauty after a whirlwind of events this past week? With everything going on this week we felt it was more than the perfect time to showcase brands outside of our own that we have partnered with in the past and are also just fans of. We decided to create full-face looks dedicated to products from Black-Owned beauty brands. Check out the looks we created from brands such as Juvia's Place,...

If you have sensitive skin, but more importantly a sensitive nose like me, then you are definitely on the lookout for fragrance-free products. While we do use fragrance in some of our skin care and makeup, we do have a selection of fragrance-free items.  But let’s get one slightly misunderstood point about fragrance-free out of the way, these products may not necessarily be unscented, there is just no fragrance/parfum added in. So, for instance, many...

Proms in 2020 may be closer to home than ever, but that doesn't mean that you can't get your glam on just like it was 2019! We've seen so much creativity unleashed during quarantine and we wanted to recreate some of our favorite looks and even get dressed up, because why not?! Check out our looks below. We were definitely feeling ourselves ;) PROM QUEEN  I had so much fun creating this prom look. With...

Mom's (and Dad's) have even more jobs than ever now that their kids are home and won't be going back to school for the rest of the year. Mom's are now full-time teachers and coaches as well as entertainment, chefs, and cleaners. Mother's Day needs a whole new level of celebration in 2020. Whether you are home with Mom or want to send her a package so she can do some self-care, here is 5-step...

  When we created the first Glitch Palette we knew it would be special, but we didn't realize how accurate a glitch in 2020 would be. So we decided to create a sister palette, Glitch 2000, with neutrals and jewel tones to make the perfect pair. While we've been socially distancing and staying home so that we can stay safe, we have really been missing creating looks from day to night, since our days are...

Whether you are working for home, attending school from home, or preparing for that big interview from home, here are four simple steps to achieving a flawless look to shine through that computer screen. It can be difficult to show your true colors without a physical connection, but we gottchu Beauty! With the help of a few OFRA products, you will be on your way to killin’ it through the screen. 1. Apply Wet &...

Its a sign of the times that DIY's are back and cooler than ever. All that extra time you're saving not commuting is perfect for a new hobby, organizing, or whipping up a new recipe. We've been testing out some easy DIY's every Saturday on IG LIVE and so we thought we'd share what we've tried so far and share the results (and let you know what worked and what didn't (there's always a learning...

By now, you know about our full collection launch with Samantha March. Samantha had a story to tell and we were so happy to help her create it. What better way to celebrate a new product than to swatch it? Check out an up-close look at each of her products and why they are my new faves.        Blush has always been a go-to of mine. I mean who doesn't love rosy cheeks?...