Bag essentials

May 8, 2017 / Analucascardigos / 6 Comments

Hi everyone , welcome back ….

This is going to be an updated post about what’s in my bag and specially about what are the kind of essentials to keep in a small handbag.

A few essentials that I always keep in my bag are of course the wallet, the phone and the keys but I also always carry a compact powder with a mirror for “touch ups” throughout the day.

Lipstick and perfume, I always carry around……

Wallet , sunglasses, perfume, lipstick, powder, hand sanitizer and keys. These are just a few of the things that help make my everyday a little easier.

These are my essentials, what are yours?

Thanks 😉

Anita xx

Makeup – Seven steps to Perfection

May 2, 2017May 2, 2017 / Analucascardigos / 5 Comments

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Beautiful, flawless skin is something supermodels are born with, Right? Wrong. Pair a few carefully chosen products with the right tools and techniques and make it your birthright too.

Application –Start with clean, well – moisturized skin, allowing the product time to skin in. For full coverage, dot foundation on the forehead, nose, chin and cheeks.

Blending – Blend foundation using your fingers . pressing and patting lightly into your skin, your makeup will look natural and healthy.

Concealer – Using a small brush or your finger, dot concealer around the inner and outer corners of your eyes. Gently press and blend into skin with your ring finger but don’t rub in, as this will ‘drag’ delicate under eye skin. Best it you apply over your foundation, so that you can even out your skin tone.

Cover up – Hide any other blemishes that show through your foundation by dotting concealer with a sponge or small brush in tricky areas, such as under the jawline or around the nose. Pat it on with your finger to settle it on the skin.

To set Eye Makeup – To set concealer and foundation under and around the eyes. lightly dust them with a small, fine brush dipped in loose powder. Be careful not to apply to much; excess powder will only emphasize fine lines.

To set foundation and concealer – Use translucent powder that complements your foundation and won’t rob your skin of its natural glow.

Checks and balances – Keep an eye on your makeup throughout the day. Use a lighter formulation in summer or carry a stick foundation for easy touch-up. Avoid over-powdering if you don’t want to look caked. For a matte finish, balance out with moist lips or eyes.

Hope you enjoyed reading , any question,comment below.

Thanks 😉

Anita xx

April Beauty favorites

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

Hi everyone , welcome back ….

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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5 tips for makeup last all day

April 29, 2017April 29, 2017 / Analucascardigos / 5 Comments

Hi everyone , Welcome back …..

1-PREPARE THE SKIN

The first tip is valid for all seasons. It is no use starting a makeup without first taking care of the skin, the dirt makes it difficult to penetrate the products and produce the oil, so do not give up the trio: soap + tonic + moisturizer. After cleansing, wipe with a sunscreen and begin with a makeup.

2- USE PRIMER

Primer will help make the makeup last longer, it is the key to your makeup stay intact, not to mention that it reduces oiliness, camouflage dilates the pores and softens the lines of expression. Always apply after sunscreen and before foundation. The ideal is to use primers specific to each region: skin, eyes and lips, ok?!

3- WATER-PROOF PRODUCTS

Use mascara, eyeliner and waterproof eye pencil.

4- FINISH WITH FIXING SPRAY

To help keep all makeup in place, use a fixing spray . Keep an eye on choosing the right product according to your skin type.

5- NECESSAIRE

Although these tips help a lot to keep the makeup intact, it is important to always carry some products to touch up the make during the day, I always carry a compact powder to take the shine. Find out what your needs are, make a compact necessary and carry it to every corner.

Do you like the tips?

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Anita xx

My favorite bronzers

April 20, 2017 / Analucascardigos / 4 Comments

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Today I want to share my favorite bronzers , They are matte and quite similar in shades…. These three are the ones I use more.

Elizabeth Arden

Maybelline

Makeup revolution

Elizabeth Arden Bronze colour Intrigue ;

A versatile, soft-shimmer dual-tone bronzing powder that leaves a healthy, sun-kissed glow on the surface of the skin, eliminating the need for harmful exposure to the sun.

The texture of the compact is very fine and hence it blends really well……

Maybelline Dream Sun Triple Bronzing powder ;

For instant natural looking, sun kissed perfection. Three multi-tonal bronzing shades create your unique sun kissed look, all year-round.

The best thing about this product is, it has 3 shades in one container. You can either combine all the shades using the brush by swiping it around the sides of your face…..

Makeup Revolution London ultra sculpt & contour kit;

The palette brings three different products – a matte bronzer, a highlighter and a shimmer blush.

This is a nice kit for contouring, highlighting and bronzing. I totally love the texture of all the products and how smoothly they blend on my skin.

What’s your favorite bronzer ?

Thanks 😉

Anita xx

The order of makeup application

March 27, 2017 / Analucascardigos / 1 Comment

Hi everyone and welcome back to my blog;

Do you have a makeup order ritual? What order do you apply your makeup? Any special way you have of doing your makeup application?

Every essential step in applying makeup;

Face

Cleanser
Serum/treatment
Moisturizer
Primer
Foundation
Concealer
Powder
Bronzer
Blush
Highlight

Eyes

Primer
Eyeshadow
Eyeliner
Mascara

Lips

Lip balm
Lip liner
Lip stick
Lip gloss

Thanks 🙂

Anita xx

Look good in 5 minutes

March 19, 2017 / Analucascardigos / 2 Comments

Hi everyone

Make the most of every minute of your busy morning beauty routine to look and feel great all day long ….. Look good and feel good all day …..

How long did it takes you to get ready in the morning?! Maximize your beauty time window with these go- to- five- minutes routine.

Apply your concealer to cover any blemishes and hide under-eyes circles. if you need more coverage, use a brush or sponge to apply a BB Cream.
Apply mascara to thicken lashes, as this will give your eyes definition.
Use blusher to make your face come alive. Smile and apply with a brush on the apples of your cheeks then blend outwards to the ears.
Gently fill in your brows to define your eyes. draw in short lines – a hard eye brow pencil will last longer than a powder.
Dust setting powder over your make – up to make sure everything stays in place.

Five simple steps to do in your busy morning and you will have a beautiful look for the day….

Hope you enjoy this post 🙂

Thanks 😉

Anita xx

What’s in my eveyday makeup bag

March 12, 2017 / Analucascardigos / 4 Comments

Hi everyone and welcome back , I’m here today to share what’s in my makeup bag ….

On a day -to- day I’m usually carrying a makeup bag with me. I don’t tend to need to touch up my makeup very often during the day, but I like to have these bits with me just in case. for me most important to have with me is lipsticks….