Welcome

So who am I? I am a black woman of African descent, born in the UK, married to a lovely Welsh bloke with 3 even lovelier kids! So here 's the thing: I love living in the UK, but I have one major issue, and that is that for most of my life it has been exceptionally difficult to find hair and beauty products that are right for me. Black skin comes in a range of beautiful colours from the very light to the very dark; however, this fact appears to be lost on the majority of shops selling cosmetics. It doesn't necessarily mean that the products are not out there, but just that you often have to search hard to find them.

For this reason I am setting out on a quest to find the best products, for black women, that make us feel gorgeous.

The products may not be specifically produced for black women, so I hope that all women will find some of the products appealing.

I will test anything and everthing on myself, my family and friends and anyone else who is willing. I want to share this journey and my experiences with you, so hence the blog.

I would like this to be an interactive forum; I would love to hear from you so that we can share views and information. Tell me which products you can't live without, which ones you hate, and what you need but can't find. Leave a comment or contact me at zelda.wolfle@googlemail.com Why not climb on board - I hope you enjoy the ride!


Monday, 1 June 2009

Becca Cosmetics



Becca Cosmetics state that they have created a range of skin perfecting products to suit all skin tones and ethnicities, from the fairest to the darkest complexions. To back this up they list 12 skin tone categories from Renee Zellwegger at one end of the spectrum to Alec Wek at the other.

Becca Stick Foundation

Being naturally sceptical, I did not think that Becca would be able to provide me with a foundation that would look good and match my dark skin tone. However, I was pleasantly surprised. The colour recommended for me was espresso, and it was a very good match. It also felt light on the skin, like wearing very little make-up, but far from being the Emperor's new clothes it is the real deal. Now I am sure that I am not on my own when I say that I have used a variety of foundations that have been heavy and messy and get all over your hands throughout the day; not the case with this foundation.

At £35 pounds it is an expensive purchase, but my use of this product over the last week has convinced me it is definitely worth the money. Becca recommend that you use their foundation with a primer and a finishing powder to get the best effect and I will be investing in these in the near future. Hats off to Becca for providing a range that is inclusive of all women and celebrates the beauty of diversity. And what lovely packaging! Check out the Becca website at http://www.beccacosmetics.com/ where you can also email a Becca make-up artist if you have specific beauty questions.