Beauty Diaries: Angela Cid’s Go-To Beauty Routine
The entrepreneur and anti-ageing blogger knows a thing or two about keeping your skin youthful
MAKE-UP & FRAGRANCE
Favourite make-up brand: “I am in love with Armani Beauty products, especially the luminous silk foundation, its texture really blends into my skin giving me that natural look that I like. I also use Guerlain’s terracotta powders without foundation; you can use this on a daily basis, it never fails.”
Concealer: MAC Cosmetics.
Go-to lip colour: “During the day I use Labello tinted lip balm and at night, I am a red lipstick kind of girl.”
Mascara: “Christian Louboutin’s Le Yeux Noir eye collection is to die for. I am useless when it comes to wearing eyelashes!”
Signature scent: “I have been wearing Love Story by Chloé for the last two years and I am frequently getting complimented and asked about it. I tend to be loyal to my perfume.”
Signature make-up hack: “Blending a little lipstick into my cheeks.”
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From left to right: Chloé Love Story Eau de parfum, Dhs390. Bobbi Brown Pot Rouge in Pale Pink, Dhs163. Guerlain Terracotta Bronzer, Dhs250. Top: Christian Louboutin Lash Amplifying Lacquer Mascara Khol, Dhs335
DIET & FITNESS
Go-to snack: “Mixed nuts or a cereal bar with some berries or chocolate.”
Workout method: “I practice tennis when the weather allows it as an outdoor sport, otherwise circuit training at Team Nogueira or Barry’s BootCamp.”
Guilty food pleasures: Chocolate and popcorn.
Beverage preference: “My daily vitamin-detox juice, made of Granny Smith green apples, pineapple, carrot, fennel, celery and ginger.”
Breakfast: “I vary to not get bored, sometimes low fat yogurt with honey and berries, oats with almond milk or toast with tomato and turkey ham.”
Food dislikes: “Salmon, I cannot eat salmon!”
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SKIN & BODY
Skincare routine: “I cleanse, tone, use Vitamin C, moisturise and apply SPF in the morning. I am completely devoted to Skin Ceuticals – the C E Ferulic serum acts as a powerful antioxidant treatment. The best evening beauty secret is to be able to sleep at least eight hours and never go to bed with make-up.”
Go-to product for skin emergencies: La Prairie Hydralift Firming Mask.
Flight essentials: “Lip balm and drinking lots of water.”
Miracle product: “Timeblock’s XP Herbal supplements are my miracle product to keep me balanced and able to juggle my work commitments, family needs and social life.”
Manicure: “A French manicure at Queens Lounge is my regular choice, and I love Dior nail polish in red!”
Suncream: “SPF 50 is a must. I use one oil-free version from Shiseido for the face.”
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From left to right: Shiseido SPF50 Suncream, Dhs155. La Prairie Firming Mask, Dhs660. Natura Bissé Diamond Extreme, Dhs1,475 at Net-a-Porter. SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic Serum, Dhs673 at Bashara Care
HAIR
Hairstylist: Mike Alam from Mike & Jack salon.
Schedule: “I am effortless with my hair, I colour it every six weeks and cut only when I feel I have to.”
Style secret: “Hair bangs! They bring out my cheek bones and make me look younger.”
Treatments: “Hair masks, all year long! I recommend Nashi Argan deep infusion, a restorative hydrating mask.”
Favourite buys: Korres natural products.
Bad hair day secret: “I call it the safety look, a high ponytail – my daughter told me that it gives me that cute look!”
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Korres Laurel and Echinacea Shampoo, Dhs48 at Look Fantastic
This article originally appeared in the November 2017 issue of Harper’s Bazaar Arabia