Glazia’s In Her Bag feature of the week is Karen Moghalu. She is a makeup artist and the CEO of beauty studio in Lagos, KarenOnYou. Karen is a native of Anambra state and a graduate of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University where she studied Agriculture.
She ventured into the world of makeup professionally in 2015 and has never regretted taking that bold step. “I’m very passionate about makeup and I derive pleasure when I see how confident makeup makes others feel”. She said. For her, when she started, being authentic was one of her major challenges as a make up artist in Nigeria. “I overcame it by sticking to what I like, improving on it and loving my craft”.
Karen is working towards ensuring that her brand, KarenOnYou becomes one of the most sought after brands in the makeup industry within in the next five years.
Let’s take a look at the five things frequently present in Karen’s bag and why she needs these items.
Sunscreen: Sunscreen is a skincare enthusiast’s friend. I can’t leave my house without my sunscreen, it has a permanent place in my bag and this one, is from Neutrogena. It is my absolute favorite!
Atomizer: I use this for perfume touch ups while on the go
Lip balm: Nobody likes Chapped or dried lips neither do I. So it always with me!
Wallet: This right here, despite small is very important. It houses my ATM cards, Identity Cards and loose cash.
Phone charger: Well, in this digital age, one must always have their mobile phones charged to get information on the go. With the power condition in Nigeria, we all know the great necessity of this item.
IN HER BAG – is a fun feature on Glazia, created with the aim of showcasing strong female personalities in Nigeria and what the frequently used items in their bags. Want to be our next feature? Send us your profile and Instagram handle at info@glaziang.com.