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  Ah, the holidays! A time for giving, and hoping you get what you wished for. Ever heard the phrase “gift what you would want to get”? Whether it's picking out a gift for your younger cousin who’s into makeup, hinting at your aunt who needs a little skin rejuvenation or that co-worker you barely know but got stuck to buy a gift for after picking their name out of a hat, OFRA has tons...

  Now that we’ve transitioned from summer and soon into winter, it’s time to change up our skincare routine a bit. It’s about that time to rotate your moisturizer, toner and even cleanser as the seasons do too and while some may be oily year round others get drier skin as the temperature drops even breakouts and skin rashes! Like any other day, our personal hygiene routines are quite repetitive and usually don’t change much...

  The holidays are practically here, and moms probably already started her gift shopping, she just might have to add these two to her list! OFRA is offering two great valued deals this year, and we are so excited to have made these goodies with your pockets (or moms) in mind with the versatility to create multiple makeups looks within each holiday special.   Let’s dive into these amazing deals!    Holiday Glow Palette  ...

We have all had our share of makeup mishaps, even those who walk the red carpet have, but learning from them is what takes our makeup to the next level. We’ve listed some common mistakes that are made in beauty routines as well as ways to fix them and perfect your look with OFRA products.   Applying makeup to dry skin It is important to exfoliate and moisturize often especially before putting on makeup. Otherwise,...

  The holiday season is upon us. That means long nights, parties to plan, events to get to, food and candy to go through and long lasting makeup is a necessity. Get ready to Sleigh The Holiday with this essential must-have makeup bag that features five hand-selected items picked for all our VIP beauties.   Take a look at the items that made the cut:   Exquisite Eyes Eyeshadow Palette- Our brand new sparkly eyeshadow...

  Halloween is creeping around the corner. We’ve got some more inspo from popular Halloween looks we’ve seen all over the internet lately, brought to you by Kate and Mariel on Facebook Live this past Friday! Kates brought us the How To: Recreate Wonder Woman look to life and Mariel has some Beetle Juice inspired makeup going on.   There are a variety of products that can be useful in creating these looks and probably some you...

INSIDE THE COLLECTION: (Photo by @paulina_alaiev)  OFRA’s brewed up something extra special this season and we can't wait for you to try the latest fall favorites. The Espresso Lip Set includes three beautifully diverse shades in a wide range of pinky nudes, mauve purples, and bold reds.   Check out some of our favorite looks featuring the new Lipset:   MOCHA (Photos by @nikkiajoy & @boobista) A mauve-nude shade reminiscent of your favorite café latte with...

  Fast and Flawless: Back to School Makeup Routine   Going back to school is either one of two things for students: dreaded or exciting.  Getting back into the routine of getting up early and sitting in class all day can be pretty torturous, and the best way to combat the monotony of a school routine is to create a routine that makes you want to pop right out of bed in the morning.  That...

  With the rise of selfies, Instagram and Snapchat, we are constantly reminded that society wants us to look a certain way. Here at OFRA, we embrace what makes us unique and showcase these features! I headed to our Social Media Department to ask the ladies there what they love most about themselves and how they show it off! They've chosen two favorite features and talk about how they enhance them using OFRA. Gabby “To...

The sixties were a revolutionary time, especially when it came to makeup.  Due to this period of experimentation, the sixties were filled with some of the most intriguing makeup looks of the twentieth century.  After years of fairly bland, manicured makeup that consisted of thin brows, powdered faces, and red lips, the sixties widened the world of makeup by adding pops of color and graphic design into the mix.  There were the good looks of...

    JLo always has the best red-carpet makeup looks.  This particular one from the 2017 Grammys is a little different from her usual bronzey look, but is the perfect example of how to seamlessly and sophisticatedly incorporate color into your eye looks.  Although the look is smokey, the highlight, lip, and eye colors make it fresh and perfect for summer.  Who knew purple and peach would go so well together?  This look makes for a...

 (From L to R: Carine, Kate, Gabby, & Mariel)  Its National Social Media Day and we’re getting personal with the Social Media team here at OFRA. We’ve asked a few makeup related and non-makeup related questions and we’ve definitely learned a bunch of new things about each other, keep reading if you’re interested to find out more about the team behind OFRA!         "Any type of brow product. I will go days...

  Summer officially starts this week and here in South Florida, we’ve already begun to experience the 90 degree weather on a regular basis (and of course some rain fall too!). It can be tough finding the perfect makeup routine when you have to be more conscious of your makeup potentially sliding off and melting away throughout the summer days; trust us- we know!   Whether kicking it poolside with friends, laying out by the...

  Happy Grad Season!   If you happen to be graduating soon, congratulations! I’m sure you’ve been wondering about what kind of makeup you want to do for your big day. Hitting a milestone this big deserves a killer look, and let’s not forget about the hundreds of pictures you will look back on from years to come. Trust me, you want to look flawless. Whether you want to go full glam, or just elevate...

  Brows are the defining feature of the face; they’re the curtains to the eyes’ windows.  Nowadays, full brows are embraced and celebrated, a stark contrast from the overly plucked brows of the 90s and 2000s.  For many decades, brows have been growing and shrinking based on the style shown by celebrities everywhere from the silver screen and the stage to the runway.  To see the trend of time, check out this flashback to the...