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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.

Thanks 😉

Anita xx 

 

 

Skincare Routine

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One of the best keys to beautiful skin is a cleansing routine that is gentle, thorough and relaxing.

  1. Apply the cleanser with your fingertips, beginning at the center of your face and working upwards and outwards. Massage the cleanser in with your fingertips to soften any congested areas in the skin. this relaxes the pores for further treatment and helps boost circulation. Rise off excess cleanser.
  2. Soak cotton -wool pads in cool water, and then douse them in eye makeup remover. Lay one over each eye, wait for a few seconds, then rub a pads with your fingertips to loosen the eye makeup. Vigorous rubbing or pulling of the delicate skin around the eyes will eventually cause the skin to loose elasticity and sag. Remove and gently wipe under the eyes to remove the facial traces of makeup.
  3. Using cotton -wool pads soaked in warm water and alcohol – free toner, sweep the rest of the face to remove the cleanser. Gently splash with cool water to stimulate the skin before applying mask.
  4. Apply the face mask, Taking care to avoid the eye and lip areas. Don’t forget your neck which must be included in each and every step of the cleansing routine.
  5. Remove the mask gently with the wet face cloth. Using clean cotton- wool pads soaked in warm water to remove any remaining traces. Splash face and finish off with your moisturizer.

The basics 

Cleansers; Makeup removers;  Moisturizers 

Beyond the Basis 

Masks; Exfoliators; Eye creams; Serums 

 

As you know, there is no good makeup without good skin. Makeup should enhance your natural beauty, not mask it. Taking responsibility for your skin, means getting into a proper regime and looking after it correctly each and every day.

Hope you enjoy reading

Thanks 😉

Anita xx 

My Vanity tour

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Now it’s time for my Makeup Vanity Tour! My vanity is from Ikea, the organizers are from Amazon, Ebay and Ikea ….

I loved this table, not just because the clean, minimal shape, but because of that long, shallow drawer, which holds all the goodies…

Organizing anything means categorize, Makeup brushes should live with other makeup brushes, lotions, potions and creams have their own drawer or designated spot, etc… you get the point. When you categorize, you know where everything is ….

The way I organized my vanity works very well  ….

In these acrylic organizer I keep some of my lipsticks….

Here is where I keep my foundations & some of the primers and BB creams I use everyday.

A lipstick holder 😉 with some of my favourite lipsticks ….

I made the brush holders by combining two rectangular glass vases from IKEA.

How do you store your makeup?

Thanks 😉

Anita xx

 

Avon True Nutra Effects Miracle Glow Lightweight Cleansing Oil

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Miracle glow Lightweight cleansing oil dissolve makeup in an instant!

Cleansing oils have been getting more popular and I see more brands doing it. I use cleansing oils in my evening skin care routine to take off my makeup, and I have been using Miracle glow Lightweight cleansing oil for a month and I love it …. removes my makeup very well ….

Formulated with Babassu, green coffee  and passion fruit seed oil which work to maintain skin’s moisture barrier and balance skin’s natural oil production.

  • Lightweight, non-greasy cleansing oil
  • suitable for all skin types

To use, simply add a few drops and apply to dry face, next massage the product into the skin to break down makeup, next add water to transform the oil into a  cream. After, remove with a damp cotton pad or wash off the product with clean, warm water.

This oil has been working out great for me and my skin. I’m really happy with the results of this product.

 

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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

Avon Mark Magix HD Finishing Powder

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Magix HD Finishing powder is translucent and has no colour so it suits different skin tones. You can use it after concealer in under eyes area, it can also be used all over the face as a thin layer by face brush to get the matte look…. The skin really looks perfect: smooth & relief….

I’ve tried it with different concealers and it worked great, never settled into fine lines and blurred the small lines and imperfections underneath my eyes.

  • Blurs and blends away imperfections.
  • Gives a flawless, airbrushed finish.
  • Colourless formula to suit all skin tone.
  • Helps eliminate shine and set makeup in place.
  • Sets the look of make-up.
  • Enriched with vitamins.

 

Feels very light and leaves a “photoshop” finish,
And the best thing is you only need to use small amount.
I definitely recommended …..

Thanks 😉

Anita xx

B. Hydrated Hyaluronic Acid Facial Spritz

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Hyaluronic Acid Facial Spriz rapidly replenish the skin and lock in moisture for 12 hours without clogging the pores. Is ideal for use when travelling or to revive tired skin.

I am a huge fan of facial water sprays that help cool you down when it’s hot and don’t make a mess of your make up ….

I found that adding this to my skincare routine, helped my skin stay moisturized throughout the day, as it can be used alone or on top of your makeup as a top up and it leaves the skin looking dewy and moisturized throughout the day. I’ve been using Hyaluronic Acid Facial Spritz for 3 weeks and I’m really happy with the results….

The size of the bottle is perfect for popping into your handbag when you’re on-the-go and the pump-action spray doesn’t dispense too much product with each spritz.

Hyaluronic Acid Facial Spritz is for all skin types ….

This product is amazing! I definitely recommend it. 

Thanks 😉

Anita xx

 

 

 

Mua Luxe Radiant Illumination Highlight Kit Review

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Enhance your natural radiance with an illuminating glow!

The Luxe kit contains soft and radiant powder highlighters in peach, dusky rose and bronze tones that create a light luminosity.
The 6 shades, in both matte and shimmer formulas, can be layered together or applied separately to add a gorgeous brightness & glow to your complexion.

This kit is your secret to amazing radiance!

Is a soft shine and subtle shimmer onto the areas of the face you wish to lift or illuminate.

MUA are one of those brands I really love ! They’re super affordable, their products are actually really good ….

This kit looks luxurious! with a beautiful black box, a big mirror and the colours are also beautiful!

I love to take this small palette everywhere, you can layer them to get a good glow going ! Is great for when you travel too !

We all need more highlight in our lives! 😉

What do you think of this product!

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Anita xx 

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Makeup which colour suits you ?

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The colour you pick can make a massive difference a shade that’s wrong for you can make you look pale and washed out; on mature skin it can highlight wrinkles and age you by 10 years ! Know how to choose the right hues for you is vital to helping yourself look your best.

You can wear pretty much any colour you want, so long as you pick the right shade.

Your perfect colours 

Blond or light brown hair –  cool skin 

Your best eye colours; Slate greys, sky or ice blues, lilacs and plums, navy or grey mascara can also look better than black …. Your best blush: Sugary or rose pink … Your best lipsticks; Sugary pinks, lilacs, heathers or pinky browns.

Blond or light brown hair – Warm skin 

Your best eye colours; Warm browns, shimmery golds and greens, pale yellows or peaches …. Your best blush: apricotor tawny brown … Your best lipsticks; golden brown, corals, peachy pinks or bronzes.

Dark hair – pale skin

Your best eye colours; cool grey, black ivory, silver and rich plum…  Your best blush:Sugary or rose pink… Your best lipsticks ; Fuchsia pinks, reds, deep plums or mauves.

Dark hair – warm skin

Your best eye colours; Olive green, beige, chocolate browns,earthy reds and oranges…. Your best blush: Tawny browns or apricots … Your best lipsticks ;rusts , warm chocolate brown or orange reds….

Light black skin – dark hair 

Your best eye colours; greys, bitter chocolate browns, pale pinks, lilacs, and sky blues; mascara should be black or brown black … Your best blush: Shimmery pinks look great with pastel makeup …Your best lipsticks; nude, bitter chocolate browns, pale shimmery pinks or warm browny pinks.

Dark black skin – dark hair

Your best eye colours; navy blues, deep plums, dark or reddish browns and golds…. Your best blush: Plums or dark browns… Your best lipsticks; raisin browns, deep or glossy plums, deep reds, chocolate browns.

Have a great weekend 😉

Thanks 🙂

Anita xx