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Wednesday 30 September 2009

Genevieve Nnaji speaks on her beauty secret

She's one of the most people in the world. She recently shared her beauty secrets with Desola Bakare of Encomium magazine
Read and learn.

Can you reveal 3 beauty products that you can't do without and why?
Genevieve
"I can't do without makeup remover. I've discovered the monent you don't properly wash and clean your face, especially before going to bed, you end up with filth penetrating your pores and the result is spots and acne. I use N0 7 White Makep -up remover and it works fine for me. I also like face washes and I couldn't live without 'Shiseido range'. I've been using it for years now and I've found it works for me. The third product I couldn't do without is the Shiseido toner. It's good because it clears away all the last residue of your cleanser. Its called Softener and is very gentle on your skin.

What's your best beauty advise?
Genevieve "Something I would recommend for any woman is whenever you have the opportunity, let your skin breath. We need oxygen and air on the naked skin. Maybe it's because I have a career in acting, I appear on TV, in films and in adverts so we tend to wear makeup quite often. I find that when I don't need to wear makeup, I let my skin breath. I cleanse, tone, moisturise, and let my skin breath. If you are going to the gym or going to the market, you don't need to wear make-up. The skin in it's natural state eals itself and gets the opportunity to rejuvenate itself.

What other things do you do to keep looking good?
Genevieve "Getting enough sleep is very good, although having said that, I don't think I personally get as much sleep as I should. Apart from sleep, also visit the gym. I used to go every day but I'm trying to cut it down to every other day. I think you need toned, lean muscles and that's what exercise does. My basic routine is running on the threadmill for about 40minutes, then the exercise bike for about 20minutes and then I do a bit of weights to help tone the arms and thighs. I also play squash and tennis occasionally.



Lipstick or lipgloss?
Genevieve "I have very small lips, when you have tiny lips you end up with the colour everywhere but on your lips where you want it. I think lipgloss suits me better. I love Victoria Secrets glosses. The one I tend to use is nude, and it has a tinge of pink.

What kinds of things do you like doing to your hair?
Genevieve "It's weavon, weavon, weavon I'm afraid. I like curly weaveon. I do braids but I can say probably every four years. I actually like natural hair. My hair is moderately long. The last time I wore my natural hair somebody actually walked up to me and asked me if I were broke! I'm serious. I just said OK, that's the last time I go au naturel. (Laughs).


What do you do to relax?
Genevieve "I find it difficult to sit still for long. Other than a manicure and pedicure, I don't do anything. I don't really like massages. Apart from the fact that I don't enjoy someone touching me like that, by the time I've spent ten minutes there I would just feel that I could be doing something else with my time. I have such little patience. I don't mind watching films when I have time and I like watching TV series.

What's your favourite colour?
Genevieve "Earlier in my career when I was receiving so much attention, I thought that if I wore more black I would be less conspicuous, it didn't work. (laughs). Anyway, I still do a lot of black, I think it suits my complexion. I don't really like bright colours because they make me look 'clown like'. But Ive started mixing my blacks with colour.

How would you describe your style?
Genevieve "I like simple things, I treasure comfort. What I feel comfortable in, makes me feel confident. What I wear usually depend on the occasion".
What's your fashion fetish?
Genevieve "I have to say bags and jewellery. I just love bags. I think it's because I'm really a get-up-and-go kind of person. I'm very much into putting on a pair of jean, a top and I'm ready to go. That's the tomboy part of me coming out. (laughs). I like that look and the only thing that can make you look 'dressed' is a really good bag. I love the artistry of bags. I love the artwork and craftsmanship that goes into making a really good bag. I don't really go for trends, I prefer classic looks and bags that can last forever and never go out of style.


Would you ever consider plastic surgery?
Genevieve "I always say never say never. Realistically this is what I do for a living. This is what puts money in my pocket and food on my table and you do have to do what you have to do. So I have to make sure I look good. Who knows in 20 years how I feel? The truth is that our industry relies a lot on the way you look, that's why I'm doing everything I can not to resort to the knife in the future. That's why I go to the gym to get the fat out and look toned and leaned.
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No wonder she's so beautiful. Thoughts???

12 comments:

funkola said...

and congrats to her on being one of the world's most famous people according to Oprah.

Anonymous said...

Linda..u said she is beautiful, but sorry these pictures do not do her much justice

Anonymous said...

i love genevieve she is my favourite actress in nigeria.

Anonymous said...

@anonymous 1:21pm, it's not only Linda saying Genevieve is beautiful, IT is the WHOLE of AFRICA at least saying. those pictures are fine. she does not wear over powering make up. her natural beauty is what appeals most about her

Anonymous said...

that's a really good interview

Anonymous said...

Genevieve is naturally beautiful. I like her simplicity. Finally, we heard something from her. She has a nice skin. I think she's also a good actress, I just like how natural she is, especially how she doesn't fake her accent in the Nigerian movies.

Anonymous said...

she thinks she has tiny lips? huh?

Anonymous said...

i was really dissapointed when she vaowed never to wear her natural hairs again.
pls learn some tips how to maintain and style your natural hairs inoder to appreciate your own race , culture and to accept who you are in person.

do u really want to keep borrowing hairs from others for the rest of your life? what a pitty.
the african heir texture is the
best . you just need some tips how
to maitain it.
your hairs were probably not well styled, that is why he asked if you were broke.
your fan from cameroon.

Anonymous said...

i was really dissapointed when she vaowed never to wear her natural hairs again.
pls learn some tips how to maintain and style your natural hairs inoder to appreciate your own race , culture and to accept who you are in person.

do u really want to keep borrowing hairs from others for the rest of your life? what a pitty.
the african heir texture is the
best . you just need some tips how
to maitain it.
your hairs were probably not well styled, that is why he asked if you were broke.

Songtress3 said...

I am African American,and I've been really into learning more about my African culture.Genevie is one of the actresses that I have come to love and appreciate her gifts and talents. I have become a very fond fan of Genevie's. Black is beautiful!!! Watching you makes me feel better about myself. Keep up the good work that you do !!! Your movies are very tasteful, Class Act!!!

Songtress3 said...

I understand where you are coming from Genevie, through the years my hair has thinned and broke off tremendously. We live in such a visual world now and people are so critical. We as women are very particular about our hair.We always want to look our best, so thank God we can add another persons hair to our head. Keep on looking good and beautiful for all of us sisters. I admire what you do and how you do it. " Gone Girl " with your bad self !!!

winnie k said...

the pics dont do much justice but she is one of the most beautiful n best actress

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