Everyday makeup

July 10, 2017 / Analucascardigos / 13 Comments

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Glossy lips and a sunkissed glow, sounds like a day at the beach! But why not take a glamorous makeup look and wear it every day?

You can beautifully enhance your natural beauty without going extreme on colours. teh beauty of wearing neutral makeup is that you will feel look and feel like you…..

Here are some of the products I use for this makeup look ;

Foundation; Dior skin forever 040

Concealer; Maybelline instant anti age

Powder; NYX HD finishing powder

Bronzer; Maybelline Dream sun bronzing

Eye brows; NYX tinted brow mascara

Eye shadow; Too Face Chocolate Bar palette

Eye liner; L’Oreal super liner Black Lacquer

Mascara; L’Oreal Telescopic extra black

Lipstick; L’Oreal color rich 214

Thanks 😉

Anita xx

Beauty Shopping Haul

June 4, 2017June 4, 2017 / Analucascardigos / 12 Comments

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Today I want to share beauty shopping haul I did this weekend …….

Some products I know very well, others I’ve never used before. For example Ted baker, Burberry perfume and NYX Powder will be the first time I will use.

Victoria’s Secret Lip Cream Valvet matte – (Drama , Perfection, Wanted )

L’Oreal Telescopic extra black mascara

L’Oreal Black Lacquer superliner Waterproof

L’Oreal True match foundation ( 5.C Rose sand )

NYX Tinted Brown mascara ( Espresso)

NYX micro Brown pencil (Espresso)

NYX HD finishing powder (Banana)

Burberry Weekend Perfume

Ted baker Body spray ( Floral fancies)

Ted Baker Lip Balm

Thanks 😉

Anita xx

Eye makeup tips

May 22, 2017 / Analucascardigos / 4 Comments

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Start with your brows. Defined eyebrows frame your face and bring attention to your eyes. Fill in your brows with an eye shadow that matches the colour of your brows.

Use a primer or base to make your eyelid as smooth as possible. That way, your eye shadow will stay in place all day.

To make eyes look big and bold, the trick is to create depth with your eye shadow. First apply a lighter-colored shadow all over your eyelid. Then, take a darker shadow and apply it in the crease of your eye above your lid. This will create an element of dimension. Don’t forget to blend the lid colour with the crease colour to create a seamless look.

Blend well; you should never be able to tell where one colour begins and ends.

Choose the right eye shadow colours- Everything from vanilla to almond, to mid- tones like taupe and terracotta, to deep shades, like coffee and smokey grey. Ultimate your own colouring will determine what works best for you.

Highlight your eyes in the right place; Use highlighter on any part of the eye area that you want to bring out. Put Put a dot on the inner corner of the eye to make eyes look big and bright….

Don’t skip Eyeliner; Liner helps define shape and open the eye, but it should be done with a delicate line. Apply a gel, pencil, or liquid liner on your top lash line. If you have light eyes, go with a brown eyeliner, while brown eyes will pop with black liner. For a smokier look, apply a brown or black eye shadow onto your lower lash line with a small eye shadow brush. Just make sure the top and bottom eyeliner meet at the outer corner of your eye.

Always include mascara; First curl your lashes. Hold the curl for a few seconds, and then let go. Then, brush two to three coats of mascara from the base to the tip of your top and bottom lashes.

Experimentation is the way to find out what works for you ……

Thanks 😉

Anita xx

Avon makeup haul

May 11, 2017 / Analucascardigos / 3 Comments

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Avon and I have built a relationship over the years where I purchase a few bits and bobs every month. Anyway I ordered a few thinks I like . I won’t be reviewing them yet, I just thought I’d share with you what I bought;

Glow on Face Illuminator– Perfect, Moisturises and adds natural – looking radiance £6
True colour Winged Out Mascara – Grabes every single lash for a winged – out finish £8.50
Mark Gel Pencil Eyeliner – Super soft, Bold finish gel liner £6
True Colour Perfectly Matte Lipstick – lightweight , hydrating formula. £8
Shine Burst Gloss Stick – Bursting coconut oil caring superfruits. Shine & Hydration £4.50
True Colour Glow Bronzing Powder – Compact formula in a matte or shimmer finish.£6

If you’d like a review on any of these items individually – please do let me know in the comments below;

Thanks 😉

Anita xx

Makeup look for glasses

May 7, 2017May 7, 2017 / Analucascardigos / 6 Comments

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Makeup application is quite a handful for most women. Add a pair of eyeglasses into your makeup can be quite an impossible feat for many. However, wearing glasses does not mean that you should avoid wearing makeup altogether. What you need to do is to find the makeup tips that will help create the makeup look that’s best for you.

Most women wearing glasses think that the best way to do their eye makeup is to keep it simple. For your information, bold and striking eye makeup would work well for you too. Achieve a cat eye using your liner and opt for eye-catching eye shadow colour. When choosing an eye shadow shade, it is best that you take into consideration the color of your frame.

Most women who wear glasses think that they will never ever be able to pull off the smokey eyes. For your information, achieving smoky eyes is possible. There are just some things that you can do to successfully pull it off.

If you think that your glasses have made your eyes look smaller, you can make your eyes look bigger by applying liner all around your eyes.

Tips :

Eye shadow – Without extending from the crease of the eyelid, start from the inner corner of the eye and go towards the outside. To create a striking look, use a darker eye shadow on the fringes of the lid.

Mascara – Curl up your lashes with help of an eye lash curler and while applying mascara focus on the roots instead of the ends. This will ensure that your lashes don’t touch your glasses.

Here are some of the products I used for this makeup;

Eye shadow pallet Stila

Lip liner 374 intense plum L’Oreal

Lipstick Rouge volupte YSL

Mascara Lash sensational Maybelline

Gel eye liner super shock Avon

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Thanks 😉

Anita xx

What’s new in my beauty stash

May 1, 2017May 1, 2017 / Analucascardigos / 3 Comments

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Today I’m giving you a little sneak peak into my beauty stash, see what’s new …..

These are the products I purchased in the last days. Some I have used and others I have never been tried, so I’m excited to try …….

Royal Jelly Day and Night Cream
Coconut body mist
Miracle Glow facial oil
Planet Spa Hand cream
Avon Anew Dual Eye cream
Avon True colour mascara
Stila lipstick

Smooth this pampering Day cream into the skin each evening after cleansing to effectively moisturize and soften skin. Contains Royal Jelly, a nutrient rich natural ingredient known for its nourishing and hydrating properties . Honey, Shea and cocoa butters help condition skin while you sleep. Use in conjunction with Royal Jelly Night cream…..

Smooth this pampering night cream into the skin each evening after cleansing to effectively moisturize and soften skin. Contains Royal Jelly, a nutrient rich natural ingredient known for its nourishing and hydrating properties . Honey, Shea and cocoa butters help condition skin while you sleep. Use in conjunction with Royal Jelly day cream…..

Made with integrity. Neither this product nor its ingredients have been tested on animals

Not tested on animals BUAV approved

Coconut Body mist – This light body mist enriched with extract of coconut will leave your skin delicately scented.

Facial oil, Miracle Glow – lightweight facial oil , absorbs quickly & non greasy …..

Planet spa Hand cream – With African Shea butter , immediate hydration and long-lasting moisturizing, even after hand washing.

Avon Anew – Dual eye System , Hydrating Eye cream. Instantly brightens the eye area. Over time, The look of lines and wrinkles around the eye virtually disappears.

Mascara Avon True colour – Hypoallergenic. Weightless formula for up to 14 hours. Extra-large brush for maximum coverage and definition. Unique helix brush applies more mascara to lash.

Stila Lipstick – Shade; coquille – Long wear , weightless, full coverage colour. Glides for the lips for a comfortable, creamy matte finish.

This is my favorite Item from all of them . I love lipsticks and I’m always exciting to try new ones….

Is there anything new in your beauty collection that you’re dying to try?

Thanks 😉

Anita xx

April Beauty favorites

April 29, 2017April 29, 2017 / Analucascardigos / 3 Comments

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Well it’s that time again where I wrap up the month wit ha few of my favorite things! I honestly can’t believe April is almost over. 😉 Here are the products I most used in April…

April Beauty Favorites features a good mixture of high end and more affordable products.

FACE

Anew ; maximising serum

Urban Decay all nighter waterproof long wear foundation

L’Oreal , True match foundation

Glow on, face illuminator ; Mark from Avon

Maybelline ; Matte Maker , Mattifying Powder

Mac ; Pro long wear concealer

EYES

Urban Decay Basic Naked 2 eye shadow

Lancome Grandiose Eye liner

Maybelline Lash Sensational

LIPS

Lip Balm – Carmex

kylie Lip stick Dolce K

Kylie Lip gloss Literally

PERFUME

Givenchy Very Irresistible

This was the products I most used in the last few weeks ….

Well I hope y’all enjoyed this post!! If you did let me know, also let me know what your favorite things were this month.

Thanks 😉

Anita xx

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10 Beauty hacks

April 18, 2017July 17, 2017 / Analucascardigos / 8 Comments

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We always want to look cute, but sometimes, we genuinely don’t have the time. The majority of us want to have our makeup, hair, and nails done at all times, but this seems to be a somewhat impossible task ;

Here are 10 of the best beauty hacks;

If you love winged liner but don’t have the hand-eye coordination to do it perfectly, no big deal: You can clean messy edges with a cotton swab coated with petroleum jelly.
To make your eyes seem brighter, use a white eyeliner to line your waterline.
Gently rub aloe vera on your face before bed to reduce acne scaring.
If you want more voluminous hair, wash your hair in the reverse order; apply conditioner first, let it sit for five minutes, then add shampoo, and rise.
Apply baby powder onto your eyelashes before putting on mascara for longer and darker lashes.
For noticeably curled lashes, use a blow dryer to heat up your eyelash curler before using it.
Put concealer on your lips before applying lipstick for a professional matte look.
Repair your broken lipstick with match; simply place the broken pieces back in the tub e and use a lighter to heat it up for a few seconds. Place it in the fridge and it’s good as new again.
Use red or orange lipstick to conceal dark circles;
Apply the lipstick using a brush under your eye area, then reach for your concealer as normal and apply over the top, blending in with a brush or your fingers.
Apply coconut oil onto your cuticles to strengthen them.