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Mac Concealer – Pro longwear & Select cover-up

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Concealer is an essential part of any makeup routine, it hides dark circles and skin imperfections …..  There are billions of concealers out on the market, it’s hard to know which ones are going to work the best for you. MAC has a legendary reputation in the make up world and it’s assumed that they make quality products.

Here are two of my favourite concealer from mac;

Mac Pro longwear concealer – This is a fluid concealer that provides full matte coverage for up to 15 hours, with a comfortable matte finish. Gives a smoother flawless looking finish on skin, helps to conceal flaws, spots, under eye  circles and skin discolouration.

Mac Select cover up concealer – A liquid camouflage-like formula that brightens dark areas, erases spots and evens skin tone.  This concealer can be use anywhere, face or body  to camouflage the skin, with a medium coverage and a matte finish….

Using the right concealer can help you hide your imperfections. Opt for a shade that’s one lighter than your skin tone and apply the concealer first before any other layer of makeup. To help completely cover stubborn blemishes or dark spots…. 

When properly applied, concealer can work wonders, as well as enhancing your beauty.  

What is your favourite concealer ?

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Anita xx

Lips – Application Tips

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I love to wear lipstick and take care of my lips , so today I will talk about lips …..

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Lips tend to dry out because they have no sebaceous glands. Take a toothbrush and brush Vaseline or lip balm into them. This will help exfoliate any dead skin, seal in moisture and act as a primer for lipstick the waxiness works to fill cracks and smooth the lip surface. 

To prevent and treat, apply balm daily ….. 

 – Since lips contain no melanin, they need protection against the sun’s burning rays. So when you are out in the sun, protect your lips with a screen that has a high SPF.

– Use a brush when applying lipstick for a precise look. the brush allows you to get right into the corners without smudging and it ensures that you keep your colour within your lip line rather than smudging it over the edges.

-To achieve a soft, tidy line and prevent bleeding without lining lips, try soaking a cotton bud in liquid foundation, or concealer, and run it around the outside of a already- painted mouth.

– When using a lip pencil sharpen it before use. This not only ensure a precise point but also takes away any greasy residual on the pencil tip and reveals the fresh crayon underneath, making application much easier.

– After outlining the lips with a pencil, use it to colour in your lips, even if you’re applying lipstick on top. This allows colour to wear off uniformly.

-To keep lipstick off teeth, apply colour with a brush and then blot. Hold your finger horizontally between lips and bit down, pulling your finger out to remove any lipstick that colour rub off on your teeth.

– Blot your lipstick with a tissue and then reapply to build up colour and durability.

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No lipsticks is going to look luxurious if lips aren’t well cared for first. Take care of your lips ….. hope you enjoyed this post and have a nice day ….. 

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Anita xx

Avon haul 

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I know, yet another Avon Haul. As I have said many times before I really like Avon brand.

Today’s haul include face, nails and lips products

  •  Avon True Colour foundation – 100% natural – looking coverage, Skin feels moisturised and looks radiant.
  • Hi light Strobing duo – Lightweight, creamy, beautiful highlight and bronze.
  • Blotting paper & compact mirror – comes with 80 sheets , absorb oil on the go, perfect to have in the makeup bag…
  • Dual contour brush.

  • 3 beautiful Mark Gel shine nail enamel 

  • New Mark Matte and shine liquid lip lacquer – Matte – Graft lasting, creamy-velvet, sculpted lip perfection that never feathers or bleeds. Shine – Sculpt and saturate lips in a lasting, non – sticky …. Gives full coverage shine finish, last for hours …. The shades I have ; Love spell; Pouty; Caffeined; Dare to Bare; Mauve Over…. I love this new lipstick collection from Avon 😉 
  • Also in this haul I have two lip liners – Avon True colour ; In the shades Nude  & peach envy….

Hope you enjoyed this haul, let me know your thoughts in the comments below.

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Anita xx 

 

 

ANASTASIA BEVERLY HILLS SUN DIPPED GLOW KIT

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No matter what time of year it is I think we all love adding a bit of glow to our makeup looks, for me it’s one step I don’t like to miss out…. I think the key to the perfect highlighter is texture, colour and lasting power….

Anastasia Beverly Hills glow kit includes four ultra-shimmery highlighters in warmer hues. The formula is consistent in the palette. Gives a intense luminosity. It’s richly pigmented, smooth, and easy blended .

Just layer the highly blendable shades together or wear them separately on the eyes and body for a radiant look.

Bronzed is a medium-dark, coppery brown with warm undertones and a metallic sheen.

Summer is a light, yellowed gold with warm undertones and a luminous sheen.

Tourmaline is a muted, medium-dark taupe-bronze with warm undertones.

Moonstone is a light, yellowed gold with warm undertones and a slightly sparkly, metallic sheen.

  • Highly blendable
  • Ultra-fine formula won’t leave shimmer particles
  • Apply with a damp makeup brush for more glow

 

  Overall, this is a really versatile products. I love it
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Anita xx

Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick – 353 Cappuccino

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The Revlon Super Lustrous lipstick is packed with vitamins and moisturizers that leave the lips soft and smooth. The lustrous lipstick seals in colour to define the lips.

The lipstick delivers a rich, highly pigmented colour with lustrous shine for a glamorous makeup look.

Super Lustrous creates unforgettably seductive lip colour in four finishes – creme, matte, pearl, and shine ….

I love this colour, Great for day or night…..

The packaging of this lipstick is chic and doesn’t look cheap at all.

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Anita xx 

Victoria’s secret satin lip crayon review 

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Victoria’s Secret have beautiful lipsticks & lip gloss,  when I go to the Victoria Secret store I’ve to look for lip products, I love them , I picked three shades from this range and today, I am going share my views ….

These are gorgeous, creamy, lip crayons which are so easy to carry in your handbag. I have been loving these lip products. The shades have full pigmentation and smooth, creamy texture. You get good coverage in a single swipe, and the colour stays on the lips for a while….

These are great to have in your lip collection.

OK, let’s get to the swatches. I’m genuinely happy how amazing these lip colours : the formula are rich and pigmented, gives me a good feeling of moisturized lips….

Have you tried Victoria’s Secret lip products ?

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Anita xx

The Balm Hot MaMa!

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Sexy Shadow & Beautiful blush All-in-one!

Multi-purpose shadow and blush can also be used as a subtle highlighter.

Peachy hue adds a splash of colour with shimmering detail.

This would look beautiful as a stand alone highlight on darker skin tones!

It is a good quality blush, It’s quite pigmented so you have to have a light hand with it.

Most of The Balm blush are pigmented and easy to blend.

Every skin type can wear this blush.

If you need a good everyday blush that isn’t dark in color, looks natural and gives an overall glow, this is also for you.

It’s not dirt cheap and all, but for the quality of the product and the amount of product that comes in the package, this is really a good buy.

Have you tried anything from The Balm? Anything you’d recommend?

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Anita xx

Mac lipstick WHIRL

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MAC Whirl Lipstick, my favourite from MAC . When it comes to MAC lipsticks, no shame, I love to buy new shades …. Now it’s review time!

If any beauty brand is synonymous with a creamy matte lipstick! it’s MAC. 

Mac Lipstick – Whirl is a dirty rose shade with a matte finish, it is quite creamy and easy to apply. The colour is impressive. It didn’t transfer to my teeth and it didn’t stain my lips either. Like all the MAC lipsticks I have tried, this is really long lasting…. 

This instantly became my favourite lip color when I first swatched it.

Have you tried any of MAC’s matte lipsticks before?

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That’s all for now I hope you enjoyed …

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Anita xx

The 5 Minute Makeup Routine

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Prepare your skin for makeup with a moisturizer. Apply concealer under the eyes . Set the concealer with a dab of translucent powder. To add color to your face, you can either use the tinted moisturizer at the very beginning or opt for blushes after you have applied the concealer. Tinted moisturizers with SPF are a great option if you will be spending a lot of time outside. Remember to apply the moisturizer right down to your neck line.

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If you prefer adding a blush, choose soft, light shades like pale pink or peach. A bronzer may also give you the color you desire without making the final look very heavy and thick. Use the bronzer sparingly over your cheekbones to lend definition to your facial structure. Lightly brush along your hairline and chin too with the remaining bronzer/blush.

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Cream blushes are also a good option for a quick makeup session. They look great on the cheeks and they can work as eye shadow too. Of course, for the latter, they have to be the right shade. Cream blushes have the perfect texture to give your face a bright, moisturized glow without appearing greasy.

 

 

 

The eyes come next. A shadow pencil is a good choice if you want to quickly define your eyes while giving the lids a hint of color too. Dark eye shadow highlights your eyes and draws attention to them instantly. Neutral shades add a subtle definition without actually making your eyes the focal point of your face. The challenge with dark shades is that minor flaws in the makeup will stand out quite visibly. Unless you are a pro with your eyeliner/eye pencil, you should opt for the safer neutral shades for a quick makeup session.

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For those who prefer eyeliners, start with the inner corner of your eye, keep to the lash line and slightly thicken the line as you reach the outermost corner of your eye. Blend with a brush and apply your mascara. If you have an extra minute you can curl your lashes with an eyelash curler before the mascara goes on. Unless you want to make your makeup heavier, limit yourself to a single coat of mascara. A touch of white at the innermost corner gives your eyes a shimmer and makes them look bright.

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To complete your look for the day, your lips need a swipe of gloss. Light, punchy shades keep you looking fresh and full of life. If you use a lip balm, then pick one with tint so that it can double up as your lip colour for your 5 minute makeup routine.

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Anita xx