tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25175577168923287202024-02-20T21:38:15.162+00:00Lip Stains and LaceClaire Morrisseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17019775690273168811noreply@blogger.comBlogger80125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2517557716892328720.post-75590391904344113902019-06-19T16:16:00.000+01:002019-06-19T16:38:28.962+01:00Carter Beauty Review - Foundation and Primer<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtKFORxa5GsfsHmtnCFcYNyCRKDHhho7aLvaXHt-lH0fIeCMfST6bhpjQ65_Oh98CMGzSFoFtv1bd71C7-SFRxCtIf8UV-sI4veO_PmSLQocD6nhzvksWqAQNtwC4j67LPOAnVXpXjaVtA/s1600/carter+beauty+review.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtKFORxa5GsfsHmtnCFcYNyCRKDHhho7aLvaXHt-lH0fIeCMfST6bhpjQ65_Oh98CMGzSFoFtv1bd71C7-SFRxCtIf8UV-sI4veO_PmSLQocD6nhzvksWqAQNtwC4j67LPOAnVXpXjaVtA/s1600/carter+beauty+review.png" data-original-width="560" data-original-height="315" /></a></div><meta name="twitter:card" content="summary_large_image"> <meta name="twitter:site" content="@clairepear_"> <meta name="twitter:creator" content="@clairepear_"> <meta name="twitter:title" content="Carter Beauty Review"> <meta name="twitter:description" content="My honest opinion of the Carter Beauty HD foundation and primer."> <meta name="twitter:image" content="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtKFORxa5GsfsHmtnCFcYNyCRKDHhho7aLvaXHt-lH0fIeCMfST6bhpjQ65_Oh98CMGzSFoFtv1bd71C7-SFRxCtIf8UV-sI4veO_PmSLQocD6nhzvksWqAQNtwC4j67LPOAnVXpXjaVtA/s1600/carter+beauty+review.png" /><br />
Hi everyone,<br />
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I'm sure almost everyone has heard the name Marissa Carter before and I was extremely excited when I heard that Marissa was launching her own cosmetics brand, Carter Beauty.<br />
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The Girl Boss herself is the owner of Cocoa Brown which is one of my favourite fake tans on the occasion that I do wear it. Some of my first posts on this blog over 4 years ago were on Cocoa Brown products and one of my first blogger events was a Cocoa Brown one! As well as that, having met Marissa I can truly say she's one of the nicest, down to earth people in the Irish beauty community. So I think it's obvious I had high hopes and expectations for her cosmetics line when it launched. The first products I purchased were the Full Measure HD Foundation and the Hold Tight Perfecting Primer. <br />
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I purchased the foundation in the shade Marshmallow which was a very reasonably priced at €9.95. The shade is a good match for me because I'm super super pale and this is the lightest shade in the range I believe. Some days this looks super pale on me and washes me out so I think I'll definitely pick it up in another shade for days like that where I'm a bit darker.<br />
The foundation blends out really nice and let me tell you the coverage is insane. The only other foundation I would get this kind of coverage with is with the Urban Decay All Nighter Foundation which is €36.00. The only difference between the two is that the Urban Decay foundation is so matte that it looks very cakey and drying when I apply it so I always use some MAC Prep & Prime Fix+ to bring some moisture back into my skin whenever I use it. The Carter Beauty Foundation is quite lightweight and not as drying so it doesn't look as cakey when applied, but is still super high coverage which I love.<br />
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This has definitely become one of my favourite foundations since I got it and with it's price point it means that it's a foundation I would be able to wear every day without breaking the bank. It's definitely a foundation you can wear during the day or the night or even throughout the day until the night because it doesn't really budge or require touch ups. I'll definitely purchase this again and possibly in another shade to match whenever I wear tan. The foundation gets a <b>HUGE</b> thumbs up from me!<br />
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The second product I tried and tested was the Carter Beauty Hold Tight Perfecting Primer which was €7.95. The formula is almost a gel consistency and claims to smooth away your pores and your texture whilst absorbing your shine.<br />
I liked the consistency of the primer and thought it felt hydrating on the skin. It definitely smoothed out my texture and made my pores much less noticeable and smaller looking. Along with the foundation I think the two products together work like an absolute dream! I didn't think that this helped absorb much of my shine because I did find my t-zone getting oily throughout the day and having to powder but that could be down to the fact that I'm fairly oily anyway! Regardless, I still like the primer and have enjoyed testing it out.<br />
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I can't wait to try more of the Carter Beauty products, I think next I might put some of their eye shadows to the test.. <br />
I wish Marissa and her team all the best with all future launches and I'm excited to try out any new products they release.<br />
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Have you tried Carter Beauty? What products would you recommend I try out next?<br />
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As always thanks so much for reading,<br />
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I absolutely love doing reviews and getting to try new brands/companies out to tell all of you about. So you can imagine my excitement when <a href="https://www.falseeyelashes.co.uk" target="_blank">FalseEyelashes.co.uk</a> reached out to me wanting to gift me some eyelashes to try out.<br />
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First a little bit about the company themselves. <a href="https://www.falseeyelashes.co.uk" target="_blank">FalseEyelashes.co.uk</a> are an online retailer who stock one of the most impressive lash collections I have ever seen. They stock some of the beauty industries biggest lash brands such as: Ardell, Doll Beauty, Eyelure, KoKo Lashes and even my beloved SoSu by SJ lashes.<br />
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One feature of their site that I found super handy was their option for lash subscriptions. You get the option to add a certain lash to your subscriptions when you're viewing the page for that particular item. You then get the option for delivery every 14, 30, 60 and 90 days and the lashes are automatically delivered to your preference. This feature would be so amazing for any makeup artist or even someone that wears lashes a lot. Even better yet is <a href="https://falseeyelashes.co.uk/" target="_blank">FalseEyelashes.co.uk</a> give you discount off the lashes when you choose a subscription for it. Such a clever idea!<br />
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<a href="https://falseeyelashes.co.uk/" target="_blank">FalseEyelashes.co.uk</a> sent me out some Ardell lashes to try which I was super excited about because they're my go to brand for their natural look lashes, their Demi Wispies are one of my favourite lashes <b>ever</b>! They sent me out 3 pairs of the Ardell Wispies to try out as well as Revlon Precision Lash Adhesive and one of their own false lash applicators (which are a godsend btw).<br />
I received the Ardell Wispies 113, the Ardell Studio Effect Wispies and the standard Ardell Wispies. <br />
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My favourite out of the 3 pairs were the Studio Effect Wispies. They're just so long and add to any makeup look, be it a crazy eye-shadow look or no shadow at all. These are so pretty and natural, they're really thin and have a really thin clear band so they blend in so easily with your own lash line. <br />
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These look very natural on because they're so light weight, long and fluttery. You really don't feel like you're wearing lashes at all with these which I love! There's nothing worse than falling in love with a pair of lashes but they're just so heavy on, these are the exact opposite and are really comfortable on. Here's a look I created with them.<br />
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You can shop the Studio Effect Wispies by clicking <a href="https://falseeyelashes.co.uk/collections/all/products/ardell-studio-effects-lashes-black-wispies" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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The second pair of lashes I got were the Ardell Invisiband Lashes Black - Wispies, the most natural pair out of the 3 I received. These are super natural and just accentuate your natural lashes and give a bit more volume to your lashes. I don't think I'd pick these up again because they're just a bit too natural for me but they are really gorgeous if you're having a more toned down, natural make-up day or even if you're not used to wearing thicker/longer lashes these would be perfect for you!<br />
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You can shop them by clicking <a href="https://falseeyelashes.co.uk/collections/all/products/ardell-invisiband-lashes-black-wispies" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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The final pair of lashes I received were the Ardell Wispies Lashes Black 113. Again these lashes are very long and fluttery, very similar to the Studio Effect Wispies I tried out. But these have the effect that they cross over each other making them look very natural. Again, a very thin band so you hardly feel like you're wearing lashes. I really loved these ones and would definitely purchase these ones again!<br />
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You can shop them by clicking <a href="https://falseeyelashes.co.uk/collections/all/products/ardell-wispies-lashes-black-113" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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They also sent me the Revlon Precision Lash Adhesive (Clear). I didn't even know that Revlon sold lash glue so I was really looking forward to trying this out. The glue comes with a thin brush applicator so it's really handy, you can just brush it along the band rather than messing around squeezing glue from the tube and then applying it. I found this glue to be really mess free and a lot easier than normal glues. I thought this glue worked great with the Ardell lashes with their thin band, but I think if I was wearing lashes that had a thicker band or were heavier than the Ardell lashes this wouldn't work as well.. it just doesn't feel as strong as other glues I've tried before. If you're using a heavier lash or one with a thicker band they stock DUO Glue too which is what I always use for my lashes! You can buy DUO glue <a href=" https://falseeyelashes.co.uk/collections/all/products/duo-strip-lash-adhesive-clear-tone-7g" target="_blank">here</a>. <br />
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You can purchase the Revlon Precision Lash Adhesive <a href="https://falseeyelashes.co.uk/products/revlon-precision-lash-adhesive-white-5ml" target="_blank">here</a>. <br />
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As mentioned at the beginning of the post, they also sent me out one of their lash applicators. I have a few applicators like this already, but you can never have too many because I know mine always go missing on me! I find the steel lash applicators are the best because they allow you to get really close to your own natural lash to get a really precise application and make lash application a much quicker process! And for £4.99 you can't really go wrong!<br />
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All in all I really enjoyed these products from <a href="https://wwww.falseeyelashes.co.uk" target="_blank">FalseEyelashes.co.uk</a>, and knowing the wide range of lashes they stock I will definitely be picking up a few different styles from different brands from them!<br />
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As always thank you so much for reading,<br />
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Hey everyone,<br/>
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I always find it so hard to find the right balance between affordability, shade range ans coverage when looking for a concealer. I hate buying a concealer and then trying it and it won't cover anything or doesn't blend nicely but I think I've finally found my holy grail.<br/>
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Mine recently ran out and Boots didn't have my usual Collection Lasting Perfection concealer in stock so I had no choice but to give in and try another one. Looking through all the concealers, a new one caught my eye.<br/>
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I picked up the L'Oréal Infallible More Than Concealer in the shade 320 Porcelain for €14.99 from Boots. I was a bit sceptical at first because I normally use the Collection Lasting Perfection concealer which is €4.99 or the Catrice Liquid Camouflage Concealer which is €3.95 so stretching my budget to €14.99 for a concealer I never tried before, not knowing if it would would work well for me or not I really was taking a risk.<br/>
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What attracted me to the concealer was it's thick applicator, which reminded me of the Tarte Shape Tape Concealer. I picked up the shade 320 because I thought the other shades looked too dark but after trying it I realised it's too light for me (You can bet I'm walking around super pale recently because I'm not just gonna stop using a fifteen euro concealer because it's too light for me!).<br/>
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The coverage of this concealer is actually <b>insane</b>. I'm not joking when I say this covers <u>everything</u>. From dark undereyes to that mountain of a spot that just won't leave, this covers it all. For a "drugstore" concealer I'm super impressed because they have an amazing shade range too with 25 shades to choose from! I'm happy to see more and more brands getting on board with more inclusive shade ranges because having 3 shades just isn't going to cut it in 2019 so I was delighted when I saw this huge shade range!<br/>
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The concealer feels lightweight and doesn't feel heavy on the skin but is extremely high coverage. It blends out beautifully but you have to blend quickly because this dries in pretty fast so you need to start working the concealer right away.<br/>
I made the error of putting it all over my face and then starting to blend the different areas but by the time I had finished under one of my eyes the other side was almost dry already and trust me when I say that concealer wasn't going <b><u>anywhere</u></b>.
A little really does go a long way with this and with the big applicator one dip is enough to cover and highlight my whole face. About 3 dots under my eyes is enough and trust me when I say I like a full coverage look so if you do purchase this concealer you have been warned.. DO NOT go smearing this everywhere, put on a small amount first and then build it up to the intensity that you like, otherwise you're going to look like a hot mess!<br/>
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I'm really loving this concealer regardless of it being too light for me (but that's on me), I've been wearing it going to work and just out and about and I love the flawless look it gives you. Looking forward to picking up a shade that's right for me because I know I'll end up loving it even more than I already do.<br/>
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You can purchase this concealer from Boots by clicking <a href="https://www.boots.ie/loreal-paris-infallible-more-than-concealer-10259314" target="_blank">here</a>.
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Have you tried this concealer out yet? Let me know, I'd love to hear everyone's opinion on it!<br/>
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As always thanks so much for reading,<br/>
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Hey everyone,<br/>
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This post will come as no surprise to some people that know me because most people in my life know that I am well and truly obsessed with TK Maxx and all the amazing finds I've gotten in there over the years!<br/>
This post will be all about some of the amazing beauty finds I've purchased in TK Maxx.<br/>
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From homeware, beauty, skincare, clothing, accessories.. TK Maxx really have it all and they're definitely one of my favourite places to pick up higher end items at a lower price. I also find it a great place for picking up gifts for people because you can always find amazing stuff no matter what the occasion.<br/>
That being said, the beauty section is my favourite place and I've been known to spend a good hour or more looking through all their products.<br/>
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One of my favourite brands that I find in TK Maxx is Stila. Again, if you've read some of my previous blog posts you'll know by now that I'm absolutely <b>obsessed</b> with the Stila Magnificent Metals Liquid Eye Shadows. These normally retail for €28.00, which I don't mind paying because I love them so much I think they're worth every cent! However, they almost always have these in certain shades in TK Maxx for the bargain price of €6.99, so whenever I see a shade I don't have I will always pick it up.<br/>
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I recently picked up the shade Vivid Garnet which is a gorgeous deep red/burgandy colour which looks amazing on it's own or as a statement on top of other shadows.<br/>
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Source: <a href="https://www.beautybay.com/p/stila/magnificent-metals-shimmer-glow-liquid-eye-shadow/pigalle/" target="_blank">Beauty Bay</a>.<br/>
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I also bought the shade Fairy Tail on the same day. Which is an almost golden/brown colour with purple reflects. Which again, looks amazing on it's own or with other eyeshadow shades. If you ever see these in TK Maxx I definitely recommend picking them up, even just to try them out because they're definitely worth it.<br/>
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I've also bought the Stila Got Inked Cushion eyeliner which normally retails for €23.00 but in TK Maxx you can find this for the much cheaper price of €3.50. I tried this out but didn't like it that much because I don't wear eyeliner much anymore and if I do it's always gel, but this is really nice if you like cushion products.<br/>
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The Stila Magnificent Metals Foil Eyeshadows were my first introduction to Stila products and are the reason I'm so hooked on them today! These are beautiful sets that come with a foil eyeshadow, a liquid dropper eyeshadow primer which can be used with any shadow but really intensifies the foil shadow and a mixing tray to mix your product on. These usually sell for €44.00 but you can pick them up in TK Maxx for usually less than €8.99 depending on the shade. I've bought two shades: Titanium and Metallic Lavender. These are amazing for a dramatic look if you're going out and such a bargain. I would definitely recommend picking these up if you're ever lucky enough to spot them!<br/>
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Source: <a href="https://www.sammccauley.com/stila-magnificent-metals-foil-finish-shadow-4-shades.html" target="_blank">Sam McCauleys</a>.
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On the occasion that they have Stila palettes I almost always pick them up. One of the first palettes I found was the Stila In The Moment Eyeshadow Palette. This normally retails for €35 (I don't think these are made anymore) but I got mine for the bargain price of €12.99. It contains 10 shadows and an eyeliner and is definitely one of the top palettes I've ever purchased because I got so much use out of it.<br/>
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The Stila Eyes Are The Window palettes are amazing products, everything from the packaging to the shadows is perfect. These normally retail for €37.95 and just like the previous one, you can pick these up at TK Maxx for €12.99.<br/>
I've bought 2 shades: Body and Spirit.<br/>
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Source: <a href="https://www.cloud10beauty.com/products/stila-eyes-are-the-window-eyeshadow-palette-body" target="_blank">Cloud10Beauty</a>.
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Perfect for on the go and travelling is the Stila Perfect Me, Perfect Hue Eyes and Cheek Palette. These have everything you need for your face and eyes and are so handy to pop into your bag for impromptu dinner or drinks to give you a little extra when heading out. Again normally €35.00, you can find these in TK Maxx for €9.99.<br/>
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Source: <a href="https://www.stilacosmetics.com" target="_blank">Stila Cosmetics</a>.<br/>
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Another deserved mention is the Stila Colour Balm Lipsticks. These have a menthol smell and are so refreshing on your lips. They're normally €17.95 and TK Maxx usually sell them for €3.95. I've purchased the shades Isabelle and Brigitte.<br/>
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Something I wanted so bad when it first came out was the Ciate Glitter Flip Liquid Lipsticks, (they're the ones you apply and when you smack your lips it activates glitter to transform the lipstick) but I didn't wan't to spend €18 on one when I didn't know if I'd like them. So on my most recent trip to TK Maxx I bought 2 of these for €8.99 each. I bought the shades Forbidden and Chaos, I love both shades so I'll definitely buy more if I find them.<br/>
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Source: <a href="https://www.ciatelondon.com/products/glitter-flip?variant=12306699255908" target="_blank">Ciate London</a>.
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A brand I wanted to try out for so long was Anastasia Beverly Hills but without seeing some of the colours in person I was scared to make the investment. On a past trip I picked up one of their liquid lipsticks in the shade Malt. I love dark brown lipsticks and fell in love with this when I saw it. I love the formula so I'll definitely pick some up in future, especially now they stock ABH in Brown Thomas. They normally retail for €22.50 and TK Maxx sell them for €13.50.<br/>
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Source: <a href="https://www.beautybay.com/p/anastasia-beverly-hills/liquid-lipstick/malt/" target="_blank">Beauty Bay</a>.
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The Anastasia Beverly Hills single eyeshadows were at the top of my most wanted list for ages especially the shade Enchanted but I didn't want to spend €14 on an eyeshadow without seeing it in person, so you can only imagine how happy I was the last time I popped into TK Maxx and they had it for €4.99. I haven't used it yet but I can't wait to, it's a gorgeous deep purple shade with glitter running through it.<br/>
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Source: <a href="https://www.beautybay.com/p/anastasia-beverly-hills/eyeshadow-single/enchanted/" target="_blank">Beauty Bay</a>.
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Retail Price for above items: €421.30<br/>
TK Maxx Price: €128.79<br/>
<b>Savings: €292.51</b><br/>
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It's definitely worth checking out the makeup section to see what gems you can find and my savings prove that!<br/>
Have you ever gotten a crazy bargain in TK Maxx? Let me know!<br/>
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As always thank you so much for reading,<br/>
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Hey everyone,<br/>
So for those that don't personally know me, I am an AliExpress addict. There's nothing more I love than browsing the weird products, in the hopes that I'll come across something useful and worth my money.<br/>
I've been buying from AliExpress for 4 years now, and looking back I've never really had a bad experience..<br/>
Although it does take roughly 3-4 weeks for your items to arrive, you can't expect much more for the price you're paying for the items. There has been one or two times where I was buying something as a gift for someone and I've selected faster shipping that you can pay for. I've had items arrive from China within 5 days of my order being placed. To select faster shipping, if you select under the shipping option before you add the item to your cart it will give you a number of different postage options and prices to choose from.<br/><br/>
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The main thing I end up buying on AliExpress is phone cases. I seem to have this weird talent of buying phone cases and before they arrive, the phone breaks and I can't use them any more. The cheapest phone case I've bought was €1.50 a the dearest I've paid was €5.42 (which was actually a case for my sister).<br/>
The phone case I'm currently using I only received this week, it was only €3.34. I ordered it on 28/02/2019 in a batch order and it arrived on 31/03/2019.<br/>
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AliExpress works similar to eBay in that you have multiple different sellers. My top tips are when looking at a product, look at how many orders have been placed and read the reviews. Reviews with pictures are the best because you can see exactly what the products look like and you can almost see the quality of them too.<br/>
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What comes to a shock to most people and will probably come as a shock to you too.. is the fact that I actually bought my phone on AliExpress too. My boyfriend bought me a Xiaomi phone for Christmas 2017, it was working great but after dropping it and cracking the screen in October I brought it to a repair shop to get the screen fixed. They replaced the screen and the following day the screen cracked itself again because it was fitted too tight. Unable to use the phone because the keyboard was writing whatever it wanted to write at all times and getting nowhere with the phone repair shop (avoid the GSM centre in Waterford at all costs). I decided I'd just buy a new phone.<br/>
I knew I wanted another Xiaomi phone but because they're Chinese made, they didn't actually sell them in Ireland at the time (which has changed since thank god). I found a seller on AliExpress who was selling tonnes of the Xiaomi phones and they had great feedback and reviews, so I decided to place an order. I ordered the Xiaomi Mi 8 which was €345.72 including a phone case and a screen protector. I then paid an additional
€23 for courier delivery to Ireland. The phone arrived in 7 days and I've had no issues with it at all since I bought it!<br/>
Click <a href="https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Xiaomi-Mi-8-Mi8-6GB-128GB-telephone-Snapdragon-845-Octa-Core-6-21-18-7-9/32882819215.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.3da24c4dppCQ91" target="_blank">here</a> to see the product listing for the phone I bought.<br/>
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The phone I bought doesn't have an earphone jack so I bought a spare type c earphone adapter so I could use wired earphones with it, which was only €0.99 and works like a charm. I've since bought myself a pair of Beats Wireless headphones as a graduation gift to myself (not from AliExpress obviously) but I have the adapter as a backup if I ever need it which is super handy.<br/>
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One of the more gimicky products I bought not knowing would it work or not was this mini GPS tracker. I wanted to get one of the Tile GPS trackers for a while but I didn't know if I'd use one or not so I decided I'd get one on Ali first to see if I would use it.<br/>
I bought this one for €1.64 and so far so good. The tracker already came fitted with a battery so I didn't awkwardly have to go find a tiny battery which I assumed I would have to. The product came with instructions on what app to install that works alongside the tracker. It was easy to navigate and understand which was nice for a change (I hate instruction manuals).<br/>
Basically once the tracker is turned on you can press a button in the app to locate it, it will make a beeping noise almost like an alarm until you turn it off. Or, you can access the map to see where the tracker is located. Looking at reviews people are using them for loads of different things such as finding their keys, locating their car in big car parks and keeping track of their pets if they're known to wander.
I haven't put it properly to the test yet so I'm not sure how well it really works, but for the price.. if it doesn't work so well I won't be mad because it was super cheap.<br/><br/>
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The last product is a Wireless Bluetooth FM transmitter. These are so handy for cars that don't have the aux or USB option to play music through the car speakers. They're usually pricey enough to buy in shops around the country so when I saw them this cheap on Ali I said I had to buy one even just to try it out.<br/>
This syncs up to your phone via Bluetooth and transmits the audio via your car radio. Previous ones I've bought have been a let down because they've had crackle sound but the sound with this is crystal clear. I've used this a good few times since it arrived and I'm so impressed. Definitely going to buy a back up in case my current one breaks.<br/><br/></font>
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Are you AliExpress/Wish/eBay mad? Let me know what you're ultimate online purchase was!<br/>
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As always thanks so much for reading,<br/>
Claire x
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Hey everyone,
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I am finally back with a beauty review! I haven't written many reviews recently because I love testing the products out for a while to see what I really think of them.<br/>
Being a HUGE Keilidh fan and a massive fan of Suzanne, I knew I'd have to pick up the SOSU x Keilidh Urban Bible Palette when it was released. I bought it as a Christmas gift to myself (because I'm worth it). The price of the palette at €34.95 is reasonable anyway but I was delighted when I was able to get mine on sale for €25.<br/>
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First off, let me just say how gorgeous the packaging is. I'm a massive fan of pretty packaging and simply can't resist a product when I know it's going to look gorgeous sitting at my beauty station.<br/>
The old English lettering and the grungy colour scheme caught my eye immediately. The palette is quite heavy so you know the packaging is good quality. Guilty enough I've dropped mine a couple of times when I've been in a rush but this thing is super sturdy and really protects the shadows inside.<br/><br/>
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There are a total of 16 shadows in the palette, which are have a very generous pan size. The colours range from white, yellow, orange and red to purples and darker smokey colours. The range of colours are very versatile and it's very easy to create a look using just this palette without having to reach for more shadows and palettes.<br/>
The metallics in this palette are insane. They're so pigmented and not chunky like most metallics, they're very fine and look so pretty on with just a sheer coat or packed on for a super intense payoff.<br/>
For every day way I've noticed myself using the shades Savior, 1996, Prophecy and Oath. These are all brown shades and work really well together to create a natural or dramatic look. I've been wearing a more natural look and then deepening it up using Oath which really transforms the look.<br/><br/>
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Shades that also deserve a mention are Faith and Majesty. These are without a doubt my favourite yellow and orange shade at the minute. They blend so easy and don't go mucky at all like most similar shades would. The colour payoff with these is intense so a little really does go a long way!<br/>
My favourite shade in the palette is the shade Chaos, which is a beautiful kind of duo-chrome shadow which can look green/brown/purple. It's such a versatile shade and I've been using it with so many different looks lately.<br/>
The metallic shades are so buttery and creamy, making them so easy to work with. The mattes are super intense and very build-able, be very careful with the amount of shadow you apply on your brush because as I said a little really does go a long way with these.<br/>
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The palette comes with a really clear, big sized mirror too so you don't need to pack a mirror if you're travelling. I've found this really handy for travelling because of the shade range in the palette, there really is so many colours you can create so many different looks with. If you need every day colours of going out shades, the Urban Bible palette covers it all.<br/>
I can't fault this at all. 10/10 would recommend if you're looking for a new palette to use or if you wan't to experiment a bit with colour.<br/><br/>
Have you tried any of the other SOSU products? What did you think of them? Let me know!<br/>
As always thank's so much for reading,<br/>
Claire x
Claire Morrisseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17019775690273168811noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2517557716892328720.post-54147086402135495362019-04-10T15:41:00.000+01:002019-04-10T15:48:43.339+01:00Aldi Skincare - Is It Worth It?<center><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFbqVs15vXdvNWHah6NJ0u2dfGhEy1_QeDKRDYaqqUUDblpPhABsS8TTZV9lqJAqS1TK3LpxSTpIerYSmuRx2jk3ApzR-O31p2PiLxBaSjkdyX-f8L0HOyclxICSgS8B5DlhDjOmC1dg35/s1600/lip+stains+and+lace+%25281%2529.png" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFbqVs15vXdvNWHah6NJ0u2dfGhEy1_QeDKRDYaqqUUDblpPhABsS8TTZV9lqJAqS1TK3LpxSTpIerYSmuRx2jk3ApzR-O31p2PiLxBaSjkdyX-f8L0HOyclxICSgS8B5DlhDjOmC1dg35/s640/lip+stains+and+lace+%25281%2529.png" width="640" height="320" data-original-width="1024" data-original-height="512" /></a><br/></center>
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Hey everyone,<br/>
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Something I've noticed happening a lot more recently was ALDI selling "dupe" beauty and skincare products. Intrigued, I had to buy some (in the name of research of course and try them for myself).<br/>
When I was in ALDI a couple of weeks ago I noticed some packaging that looked all to similar..<br/>
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I mean.. there's one thing about trying to create the same product but these look exactly the same?!?<br/>
The main difference being that the Pixi Glow Tonic retails for about 24 and the ALDI version is a fraction of the price at 4.99. But.. does it work the same?<br/>
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The aloe vera content in the ALDI version is much less than the original Pixi Tonic, but ingredients are bound to be compromised when it's a much cheaper price tag. Having used both products the Pixi Glow Tonic definitely feels a lot more luxurious and feels like it does much more for your skin but for 4.99 I can't be mad at the ALDI version. The products both made my skin feel soft and clean once it had dried down.<br/>
If you're someone that doesn't like expensive skincare but wan't similar results, I'd go with the Lacura Healthy Glow.<br/>
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A product that I've actually re-purchased is the Lacura Glycolic Daily Cleansing Pads, which again look suspiciously familiar to another popular brand.<br/>
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Source: <a href="https://www.lookfantastic.com/nip-fab-glycolic-fix-daily-cleansing-pads-60-pads/10634575.html" target="_blank">lookfantastic.</a><br/><br/>
The NIP+FAB pads retail for €17.99 for 60 pads and the ALDI version again is a fraction of the price at only €3.99 for the same amount of pads.
Similarly to the tonics, the ingredients in both products are similar but only a few are the same. Having used the original NIP+FAB pads I think the scent off the original is much nicer and stronger, they also work much better at their claims. The pads are supposed to help reduce/remove dead skin and impurities and help maintain a brighter, smoother appearance.<br/>
I wasn't a massive lover of the original pads, I thought they worked but I wasn't willing to purchase them again because I simply wasn't wowed by them.<br/>
The ALDI version definitely work in a similar way, just not as intensive as the original but for their cheap price I will definitely continue to pick them up if ALDI keep stocking them.<br/>
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Have you tried any of the ALDI "dupes"? What did you think of them? Let me know!<br/>
As always thank you so much for reading,<br/>
Claire x
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Hey everyone, <br/>
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Welcome back to another one of my travel posts. Before I start, I am by no means someone that's well travelled. Before December I had only stepped foot in the UK and my home place of Ireland, so my new years resolution is to travel more and see some of the world.<br/>
For Christmas 2018 I couldn't think of anything to buy my boyfriend Luke as a gift so I decided a trip to Amsterdam would be perfect because we had never went abroad together and we both really wanted to visit Amsterdam.<br/>
I got the flights on sale on Black Friday and got a really good deal with Aer Lingus so I was thrilled! (Can't bring myself to fly Ryanair).<br/>
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Our flight was early enough in the morning so rather than travel on buses all night and be super tired when we got to Amsterdam, we decided to stay in Dublin the night before our flight. I booked the <a href="https://www.hiexpressdublin-airport.com/" target="+blank">Holiday Inn Express Dublin Airport</a> and we were both pleasantly surprised with our stay. I got the bus from Dublin City out to the airport and I was then able to get a complimentary shuttle bus from the airport out to the hotel which I found so handy instead of having to book a taxi. The bus was relatively easy to find and we were at the hotel in minutes.<br/>
The hotel staff were all really helpful and friendly. We paid €80 for the night for two of us with buffet style breakfast included as well as the complimentary shuttle bus to and from the airport. The room itself was really nice for a budget hotel. We were both really impressed and would 110% stay here again whenever we fly out from Dublin.<br/>
If you're looking to book somewhere close to the airport that won't cost you a fortune I would highly recommend the Holiday Inn!<br/>
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I booked our hotel in Amsterdam well in advance. I had gotten some recommendations from friends of places to stay but most of them were outside the city and rather than spend a fortune on travel into the city, I decided I would book somewhere central. And I probably should have listened to my friends to be honest!<br/><br/>
The hotel I booked was Hotel Pagi (formerly known as Hotel Rokin I believe). It was €355.82 for 3 nights for the two of us, the reviews weren't bad and the location was central so I assumed I was onto a winner..<br/>
Check in started at the hotel at 2PM and we arrived shortly after at 2:20PM. After being up travelling since 6AM, we just wanted to chill in our hotel for a bit before exploring the city and getting some food. But that's not what went down at all..<br/>
When we went to check in the guy on the check in desk seemed very confused about a prepayment they had taken from my account and spent about 15 minutes checking us in and taking the remainder of our payment, before telling us our room wasn't ready. We were a bit pissed off but there wasn't much we could do so we asked roughly how long it would take for our room to be ready and couldn't get a solid answer, the guy on the desk just kept saying after dinner. He offered us free tea/coffee for the duration of our stay for the inconvenience and funnily enough we didn't get any on any of the days we were there.<br/>
Confused and tired, we left our luggage at the hotel and went for a stroll around the city.<br/>
We got back to the hotel and our room was finally ready. The room itself was decorated nicely as the hotel was only recently renovated I believe, it was small but not too small. We weren't really bothered about the size of the room because we knew we'd only be sleeping and showering there.<br/><br/>
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After sitting down on the bed for less than a minute we noticed how paper thin the walls were.. and that's when we also spotted a huge gap under our door of a couple of inches. The gap under the door meant that we could hear absolutely everything out in the hallway, being a small hostel like hotel it meant we could also hear anyone at the reception desk. To stop the noise we folded a towel a couple of times and stuffed it under the door to muffle the noise. The windows were quite thin and with the tram line outside, the windows actually shook almost every time a tram would go past.<br/>
We went for a wander round and eventually went home for a relatively early night. The following morning we were woken up early to our walls shaking and loud banging, it was then we realized how lucky we were to be in the room beside the cleaning cupboard.<br/>
To be fair, we did sleep well every night we stayed in Amsterdam but I'm putting that down to the fact that we were so tired after spending every day exploring. I wouldn't stay at this hotel again, the location is great but the place definitely needs some attention to detail.<br/>
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Unfortunately we didn't get to do everything we wanted to whilst we were there but we definitely made a good attempt at it!<br/>
One of the first places we visited was the Sex Museum, entry was €5 each. It's quite small but it's more of a novelty touristy thing to do whilst you're there I guess.<br/><br/>
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We also visited <a href="https://www.redlightsecrets.com/" target="_blank">Red Light Secrets</a> too which was €12.50 entry each but I thought it was really interesting. It gives you the whole story of what a day in the life of a sex worker in Amsterdam is like and the history of sex work in the city. Included in the price was a book guide and a picture at the end of the tour in one of the windows (you can see our cute one below).<br/><br/>
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Another place we visited was the Torture Museum, entry here was €7 each as far as I can remember. This was probably the shortest visit we had anywhere, the place is so small it takes you less than 10 minutes to walk around the whole exhibit before you're back at the entrance! I wouldn't really recommend this as we both thought it was a bit crap but we just popped in to get out of the rain one of the days so it was ideal for us at the time<br/><br/>
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My favourite place we visited was the <a href="https://mocomuseum.com" target="_blank">MOCO Museum</a>. This was top of my list when I heard that my favourite artist Roy Lichtenstein had one of his most famous works the 3D room on exhibit here.. then I saw online that the exhibit was closed at the end of Jan so we were literally missing it by 2 weeks. I was so upset but knew we'd both enjoy it so we decided we'd go anyway.<br/>
The tickets were €27 for both of us but I think it was definitely the best money we spent on our trip. If you're going I would highly recommend booking your tickets online. When we arrived we saw a really long que and assumed we were going to be waiting ages to get in. But when we got up to the front steps we were asked had we already purchased our tickets online. Because we did, we were allowed into a fast track que (which was empty) and we got in straight away.<br/>
The museum has loads of contemporary and modern art pieces by artists such as: Banksy, Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein and Daniel Arsham. Both of us were blown away the second we got in and really enjoyed browsing all the different pieces. We got upstairs and that's when I realised that the one exhibit I thought wasn't there was actually extended indefinitely (you can't imagine how excited I was). The whole museum has such a cool, unusual vibe and we both thoroughly enjoyed it.<br/><br/>
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Our last night we went for a canal cruise. We went with Lovers Canal Cruises which was €32 for us both. We went at night which we were worried about not being able to see anything but it was beautiful seeing the city all lit up at night while we cruised around all the canals. The cruise was exactly an hour and we got it just outside Amsterdam Central Station which wasn't too far from our hotel.<br/>
I would definitely recommend one of the canal cruises if you're going there because you get to hear some pretty cool facts about the city while seeing it all too.<br/><br/>
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Food wise we went to an Italian Restaurant we found called <a href="http://www.saturnino.nl/" target="_blank">Saturnino</a> which was delicious, we both really enjoyed the food and it was reasonably priced. The staff were friendly and the ambiance in there was very chill and romantic.<br/><br/>
For brunch one day we found a place called <a href="http://amstelhoeck.nl/" target="_blank">Amstelhoeck</a> that overlooks the canal, the food here was gorgeous and it was a lovely venue. Again very reasonably priced. We were both really impressed with this place.<br/><br/>
Somewhere that deserves a mention is <a href="https://www.febo.nl/" target="_blank">FEBO</a>. This place is well known in Amsterdam for their fast food vending machines, such a strange thing to see but I really enjoyed their snacks!<br/><br/>
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A place we were intrigued by for our whole stay was <a href="https://www.mannekenpis.nl/en" target="_blank">Mannekin Pis Fries</a>. From the second we got to Amsterdam, we always noticed a que outside this chip place and kept saying "it can't be that good". So we decided on the last day that we'd go here for a snack and it didn't disappoint! Trust me, the chips are really good and definitely worth the ques!<br/><br/>
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Last but not least, Ice Bakery deserves a mention for actually making me cry with one of their Kinder Belgian Waffles. That being said, we had spent some time in a coffee shop that evening.. but still. Their waffles were amazing and I went there 2 out of our 3 days in Amsterdam!<br/>
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I would definitely recommend Amsterdam for a break away and I already can't wait to back there again, it's such an interesting and beautiful city which offers so much to explore!<br/>
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As always, thank you so much for reading.<br/>
Claire x
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<h6>Hi everyone,</h6>
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I haven't updated you on how I clean my makeup brushes in a long time, so I thought there's no time like the present!<br/>
Just like my old post on how I clean my makeup brushes, years later I'm still using my trusty brushegg that I bought from eBay for €1.50. The brushegg is a silicone egg shaped cleaning tool that helps you get a deep clean for small or large makeup brushes.<br/>
I've been using the Real Techniques Deep Cleansing Gel combined with the brushegg to get my brushes super clean for a while now.<br/>
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To start I run my brushes under warm water and apply a small amount of the cleansing gel onto the brushegg, and then swirl the brush around until it's clean. The cleansing gel is so good that it only takes a couple of seconds to get your brush back spotless again! Once the brush is clean, I wash off the excess shampoo and wipe the excess water onto a towel before leaving them to air dry on the towel.<br/>
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You can get the brushegg from eBay for €1-€2 and although it will take some time to come from China, it's definitely well worth the cheap price tag!<br/>
The Real Techniques Deep Cleansing Gel can be bought from Boots <a href="https://www.boots.ie/real-techniques-deep-cleansing-brush-gel-10199634" taget="_blank">here</a> for €9.99 and lasts quite a while (depending on how many brushes you're always cleaning!).<br/>
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Here's an example of a brush that I had badly stained with a pink eyeshadow, because we all know how hard it is to wash pinks off properly without leaving any staining!<br/>
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After a few swipes on the brushegg with the cleansing gel, my brush was back to normal in seconds without any staining.<br/>
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Have you any tips on cleaning makeup brushes, let me know!<br/>
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Thanks for reading,<br/>
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Hey everyone,<br/>
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So this post is very different to what I'd normally post but I wanted to start blogging about any trips that I go on, not only to give you all recommendations but for something I can look back on memory wise too.<br/>
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At the beginning of December myself and 4 of my friends travelled to Berlin for a pre Christmas holiday. Known for it's Christmas markets or Weihnactsmarkt around that time of the year we knew everywhere would look amazing with all the Christmas lights!<br/>
One of the girls booked an apartment on Airbnb which looked amazing in the photos but we honestly couldn't believe our luck when we got there. The apartment is located in Potsdamer Platz and is actually part of the Mall of Berlin which has about 300 stores, with plenty of places to eat/drink as well as an Aldi supermarket downstairs which was so handy to buy snacks. There was 2 bedrooms which had a king sized bed in each and then there was a couch that converted into a bed in the living area (which was surprisingly comfortable).<br/><br/>
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The apartment was so clean and modern and was in such a fantastic central location. There was a subway station and bus stops just outside the apartment so if you needed public transport it was very easily accessible. Because there was 5 of us we just ended up taking taxis everywhere because it worked out almost the same as public transport would have (the MyTaxi app was a godsend while we were there). <br/>
Where we stayed was also really close to most places we wanted to visit - we could actually see the Reichstag and the TV Tower from our living room window! The Brandenburg Gate, Holocaust Memorial, Reichstag and Potsdamer Platz Christmas markets were all within walking distance.<br/>
Because Brandenburg Gate was so close to where we were staying we ended up passing it almost every day of our stay so my camera album is pretty much just full of pictures of it because it's just so beautiful to look at!<br/><br/>
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The first day we were there we took a visit to the "Winter World" Christmas market at Potsdamer Platz which was about a 5 minute walk from our apartment. It's hard to miss this one because it has a huge slide that you can slide down in a tire, although I didn't go on this myself some of the girls went back a number of times to go on it again!<br/><br/>
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This market had a cute stall that sold amazing waffles btw, but I ate them too quick every time to get a pic!<br/>
The same day we went to the Weihnactsmarkt in Alexanderplatz which had a lot more to offer. There was much more stalls than there was at Winter World and this Christmas market had some big attractions like an ice skating rink and a <b>huge</b> ferris wheel.<br/>
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After we had a look around Alexanderplatz market we went to a nearby cocktail bar called Cancun (which would definitely be a good place to go if you wanted to chill with a few drinks after shopping).<br/>
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On our second day in Berlin we went on one of the hop on/hop off bus tours which I thought was actually worth the money because our ticket was valid for 24hrs meaning we could get on the bus at any of their stops (a bus arrives at each stop every 15 minutes) and go to the other end of the city all included in our ticket price. We got to learn a lot about the cities history and got to see lots of attractions that we didn't think we'd have time to. I think the tickets were €20 for the tour for a 24hr pass which was amazing value since most of the attractions I found were free.<br/><br/>
One of the stops that we made on the bus tour was to the Topography of Terror which was the home to the central institutions of Nazi persecution and terror – the Secret State Police Office with its own “house prison,” the leadership of the SS and, during the Second World War, the Reich Security Main Office between 1933 and 1945. The site is now a museum and has so many different aids to help you find out more about the story, inside there are a number of displays of images that you walk around almost like a maze to learn the history in the right timeline. There was also video and audio stands that played videos that you could watch and listen to in order to hear more of the story. Although there is a lot of reading included in this exhibit I really enjoyed it and found it very moving reading the history of the war. The outside area also has some exhibits to view and includes a very large section of the old Berlin wall. The exhibit is also completely free of charge so definitely worth a visit if you're ever in Berlin!<br/><br/>
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Our dinner on the second night was amazing so it definitely deserves a mention. For dinner we found a Mexican restaurant called Que Pasa not far from Potsdamer Platz. The menu had us all drooling so we decided to eat there and it definitely didn't disappoint!<br/>
It was quite reasonably priced and I would definitely go there for food again if I was in Berlin. (On a side note the toilets are across the lobby of a cinema that's out the back of the restaurant that has a huge indoor slide that goes 5 floors up - definitely worth a go if you've had a few drinks with your dinner, well so some of the girls thought! Definitely one of the highlights of the trip!)<br/>
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Our final day in Berlin was dedicated to brunch in the revolving restaurant inside the TV Tower/Fernsehturm. We booked our tickets in advance which were €24.50pp, this included fast track access to the sphere restaurant, a window seat inside the restaurant and access to the observation deck after our food.<br/>
Standard tickets for access to the observation deck are €16.50pp, so for the extra couple of euro I would definitely recommend booking a table in the restaurant. The observation deck was super packed and busy when we were there so with our tickets we were able to sit back, relax and enjoy a 360 view of the city while we enjoyed our food. If you're going to Berlin I definitely recommend booking in for a meal at the sphere restaurant because it really is an amazing experience and definitely worth the money!<br/><br/>
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After brunch we had a roam around the shops in Alexander platz, there's so many to choose from - especially so many shops that we have in Ireland so it was nice to have a bit of familiarity (we found Penneys so we were delighted with ourselves). <br/>
We also attended the Reichstag building on this day which is the seat of German parliment. We didn't realise before we tried going but you actually have to book yourself in on a timeslot to gain access to the building, luckily we tried going the day before so were able to get tickets for our last day. You can book your tickets online or there's a kiosk just across the road where you can register. On registration you much give your name, DOB and show a form of photo ID (which also must be taken to your appointment slot). Once you gain entry on the day that your reservation is for, you need to present your ID and go through a security check before accessing the building.<br/>
The building itself is gorgeous and has some stunning architecture but it was one of the 'meh' moments of our trip. It is worth a look for the view though!<br/>
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I would definitely go back to Berlin at some stage because I know myself that there's still so much of the city I haven't seen because it's so huge, but I'll save that for another trip in the future.<br/>
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The video below shows all the pictures/videos of what we did on our trip so be sure to watch that if you want a more detailed look.<br/>
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The next trip that I have booked is Amsterdam in February so if you have recommendations of places to eat/see whilst I'm over there please let me know!<br/>
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<h6>Hey everyone,</h6>
First of all I hope you all had a lovely Christmas and I hope you all have a great year ahead of you with 2019 just around the corner!<br/>
In this post I'll be recapping over all my favourite beauty products of the year and giving my two cents on them.<br/>
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<h3>BPerfect Stacey Marie Carnival Palette</h3>
First up is the majorly hyped BPerfect Stacey Marie Carnival Palette, and all with good reason!<br/>
When I first saw someone post a picture of this palette on Instagram I knew that I had to have it. I love playing with makeup and creating colourful looks so I knew this was a palette that I would adore.<br/>
The palette consists of 17 highly pigmented shadows, 7 high pigment shimmers and 2 stunning highlighter shades.<br/>
As someone that loves colour this was a palette just made for me! However, if you're afraid of colour I think this is a great way to start incorporating colour into your looks. There are some really wearable everyday shades in this palette and to those that are afraid of colour, maybe try using a pop of colour under your lower lashline to try bringing colour into your looks to see how comfortable you are with the shade. Makeup is designed to be experimented with and played with so give it a go!<br/><br/>
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<h3>Stila Magnificent Metals Liquid Eyeshadows</h3>
Anyone that knows me will know I'm absolutely obsessed with these.. I think 2018 was really the year of the liquid eyeshadow and Stila absolutely ran away with the crown! I find these amazing for anyone that's super talented at makeup or even someone that's a complete beginner. These can completely transform any eye look.<br/>
If I'm in a rush and need to do a quick makeup look I'll pop one shadow all over my lid and pop this over it and it just makes it look like you've put so much time and effort into your look.<br/>
I've convinced so many people to get these for secret santa gifts or even just as a gift to themselves and I've heard nothing but good reviews back about them. Most people I recommended them to said they wouldn't be great at makeup themselves but adore these! They are a bit on the pricier side but are so worth the money in my opinion, or if you don't want to spend so much coin on these then I'd recommend the dupe that Penneys recently brought out for €4 each.<br/><br/>
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<h3>Penneys PS My Perfect Colour - Foundation Stick</h3>
The amount of compliments I've gotten on my base makeup this year when I was wearing this foundation was <b>insane</b>.
I love using this foundation stick when I'm wearing every day makeup or when I'm in a rush going to work in the mornings. I like to just wipe it on in streaks into all the sections of my face and then blend it in using a brush (which takes literally one minute).<br/>
This is great because the coverage is buildable so if you want to wear a little or a lot you can do both and it still looks incredible!<br/>
I think this foundation is either €3 or €3.50 so it's extremely affordable, an absolute game-changer to my makeup game this year!<br/><br/>
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<h3>Penneys Brow Sketch (Dark Brown)</h3>
The lovely Emer from <a href="http://www.penneystoprada.com/" target="_blank">Penneys To Prada</a> changed my whole makeup world earlier this year when she recommended the Penneys Brow Sketch to me (she insisted that I must buy at least 2 or 3). I will admit I was sceptical at first because I was so used to wearing more expensive brow products and this life changer is only €2.50. It comes with a super slim pencil tip and a spoolie at the other end and has completely changed the way I look at brow products.<br/>
And in case you are going to take me up on this recommendation, just like Emer advised me I will advise you to pick up 2 or 3 because they're always out of stock (people must have discovered the secret).<br/><br/>
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<h3>MAC Jamie Genevieve Lipstick (Limited Edition)</h3>
I don't know about my readers, but I myself am absolutely obsessed with all things Jamie Genevieve. If you don't know who Jamie is she's an amazing makeup artist/YouTuber from Glasgow, she has a gorgeous dog called Drogba and is soon to be married to Jack (who's super talented at editing her vlogs for her - what a lucky gal).<br/>
When I think of Jamie I think nude lips and just absolute glamour so I was super excited when I heard she was releasing her own lipstick with Mac Cosmetics. The shade she released is a beautiful nude colour and looks amazing on pretty much everyone. What I love about this lipstick is how easy it is to change the colour of it depending on what lip liner you pair it with, it's just such a versatile shade.<br/>
This is a limited edition shade which makes me so so sad but I've stocked up on it for now (I'm definitely going to buy more let's not lie to ourselves here). 10/10 would recommend this shade to anyone on the hunt for their perfect nude lip.<br/><br/>
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Well, that concludes my top beauty products for the year. I can't believe this year is already over, it feels like just last week that it started!<br/>
Don't worry there's plenty more beauty recommendations and tips coming your way in the new year - I've already started buying bits in the sales (neccessary bits of course!).<br/>
As always thank you so much for reading.. until next time!<br/>
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<i>Claire x</i> Claire Morrisseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17019775690273168811noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2517557716892328720.post-81253571728573594502018-11-29T16:03:00.000+00:002019-04-02T12:08:06.737+01:00Beauty Christmas Gift Guide <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBnbNyUwObaxz-7E8pARAWQJr1hCp1YWuenOEffsRa0VI7HJqk6SR-ZPwt9bd9hs4LOqAayCce4HHxxMTQuyML6zE1zt6_8Px1GKEdrZtQheXr3SHj6aijSwaZAqDOIhsiX8e6eYF_O6cB/s1600/12+Ideas%252C+12+Days+%25281%2529.png" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBnbNyUwObaxz-7E8pARAWQJr1hCp1YWuenOEffsRa0VI7HJqk6SR-ZPwt9bd9hs4LOqAayCce4HHxxMTQuyML6zE1zt6_8Px1GKEdrZtQheXr3SHj6aijSwaZAqDOIhsiX8e6eYF_O6cB/s1600/12+Ideas%252C+12+Days+%25281%2529.png" data-original-width="560" data-original-height="315" /></a><br/>
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<h3>Hi everyone,</h3><br/>
I'm finally back! This past year has been crazy hectic with trying to balance my final year of college along with work and trying to have somewhat of a social life so my blog has taken a back seat for a <b>long long</b> time..<br/>
I've been looking at so many sales and gifts online lately so I thought what a good way to make a return to blogging, a Christmas gift guide!<br/>
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Beauty/makeup related items are always a winner in my books and this gift guide will cover beauty, <b>obviously</b>. I'm going to try my best to do another few posts on different gifts for all the family/friends too. Enjoy!<br/>
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<h2>SoSu by Suzanne Jackson - Lash Bible</h2>
Just launched, this is top of my wish list this year! I love the SoSu lashes already and almost died when I saw the announcement for this on Instagram.<br/>
The Lash Bible contains 16 pairs of luxury faux mink eyelashes and from simple to dramatic, there's a different lash for every occasion over the holiday season! This set retails for <b>€50.00</b> and is definitely one of my must haves!<br/>
Lets hope Santa is good to me this year!<br/>
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<a href="https://www.sosubysj.com/products/the-lash-bible-16-pairs-of-luxurious-lashes" target="_blank">Purchase it from SoSu by Suzanne Jackson here.</a>
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<h2>SoSu by Suzanne Jackson - Weekend Vibes Lash Set</h2>
Another SoSu by Suzanne Jackson is the Weekend Vibes Lash Set. This set is so handy for anyone who wears lashes because it will sort out their lash game for Christmas. The set contains 3 sets of lashes and come with SoSu glue and a lash applicator. Retailing for <b>€20.00</b> this could even be a nice gift for someone for secret santa.<br/>
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<a href="https://www.sosubysj.com/products/weekend-vibes-lash-set" target="_blank">Purchase it from SoSu by Suzanne Jackson here.</a>
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<h2>Stila Liquid Eye Shadow</h2>
The Stila Liquid Eyeshadows are one of my favourite eye products ever and they're just so perfect for the festive season too. You don't have to be a makeup pro to use these which is something I love about them, they're honestly just so easy to apply. They come in a wide variety of colours and just add that extra sparkle and pop to any makeup look. If I'm in a rush somewhere but still want to look glam and make it look like I've put so much work and effort into my eye makeup I just put one eyeshadow on underneath and top it with these and it just transforms the look!<br/>
When purchasing these individually they're very pricey and retail for roughly €27 - €29 each for 4.5ml but the Christmas gift sets are a steal!<br/>
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This set is <b>€54.95</b> for 6 minis (2.25ml each).<br/>
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<a href="https://www.cloud10beauty.com/products/stila-enchanted-eyes-liquid-eye-shadow-set" target="_blank">Purchase from Cloud10Beauty here</a>
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Or if you're trying to stick to a budget you can also buy sets of 3 from Beauty Bay for <b>€32</b>.<br/>
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<a href"https://www.beautybay.com/p/stila/3d-dazzle-glitter-and-glow-liquid-eye-shadow-set/" target="_blank">Purchase 3D Dazzle set from Beauty Bay here.</a><br/>
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<a href="https://www.beautybay.com/p/stila/shimmering-heights-shimmer-and-glow-liquid-eye-shadow-set/" target="_blank">Purchase Shimmering Heights Set from Beauty Bay here.</a><br/>
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<h2>Benefit Superstar Collection</h2>
The Benefit Superstar Collection is currently on offer as a Star Gift on Boots retailing for <b>€39.00</b>.<br/>
The box contains:<br/>
<ul><li>Voucher for 500 Boots advantage card points & free makeupper.</li>
<li>The bestselling BadGalBang mascara (full sized)</li>
<li>Hoola matte bronzer (full size)</li>
<li>POREfessional pearl primer (mini)</li>
<li>They’re Real! Double the Lip BEYOND SEXY lipstick & liner (mini - shade lusty rose)</li>
<li>Gimme Brow (mini - shade 3)</li>
<li>Benefit travel sized makeup bag</li></ul><br/>
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<a href="https://www.boots.ie/benefit-superstar-collection-10257480" target="_blank">Purchase from Boots here *limited time offer.</a><br/>
Or if this set isn't your cup of tea, Boots have so much more to choose from! Shop them <a href="https://www.boots.ie/christmas/gifts-for-her/all-christmas-gifts-for-her#facet:-100266101110101102105116&productBeginIndex:0&orderBy:&pageView:grid&minPrice:&maxPrice:&pageSize:&" target="_blank">here.</a><br/>
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<h2>SoSu by SJ Dripping Gold Luxury Tanning Gift Set</h2>
For the tan obsessed person in your life (or yourself for those Christmas parties and nights out) this tanning gift set by SoSu by SJ is perfect! The set is packaged so pretty and contains: Dripping in Gold Mousse and a Luxury Velvet Tanning Mitt for <b>€25.00</b>.
The tan comes in a shade range of Medium, Dark and Ultra Dark.<br/>
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<a href="https://www.sosubysj.com/search?q=dripping+gold+set" target="_blank">Purchase from SoSu by SJ here.</a><br/>
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<h2>No7 Skincare</h2>
Skincare is an absolute must when it comes to any makeup routine, it's so important to look after your skin and I love the No7 skincare gift sets (a repeat gift from my mam and dad almost every year).<br/>
The set I always get is from the No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced range.<br/>
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<ul>The set this year contains:<br/><br/>
<li>No7 Protect and Perfect Intense Advanced Day Cream SPF 15 50ml</li>
<li>No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Night Cream 50ml</li>
<li>No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Eye Cream 15ml</li>
<li>No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Serum 30ml</li>
<li>No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Serum Boost Sheet Mask</li>
<li>No7 Youthful Eye Serum 15ml</li></ul><br/>
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The set is such good value, the tubs of day/night creams are huge and a little goes a long way! It takes me almost the full year to actually finish the tubs off. This set is currently <b>€72.00</b> on Boots but the RRP of all the products inside is <b>worth a whopping €163.75</b>, and who doesn't love a good saving.. right?<br/>
If you fancy something different for your skin they also do the collection in: Lift & Luminate and Restore & Renew which also retail on Boots for <b>€72.00</b>. <a href="https://www.boots.ie/christmas/gifts-for-her/all-christmas-gifts-for-her#facet:-10027811155&productBeginIndex:0&orderBy:&pageView:grid&minPrice:&maxPrice:&pageSize:&" target="_blank">Browse the No7 Christmas Collection here.</a><br/>
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<h2>Luna by Lisa Hair Treatment</h2>
This is a product on my own wish list this year.<br/>
I hadn't tried this until my hairdresser used it on me a couple of weeks ago. I have extremely thick/long hair which gets really knotty after I wash it (or in general let's be real here) and I couldn't believe how easy the hairbrush went through my hair after a few sprays of this!<br/>
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The treatment has 12 benefits in total: UVA & UVB Protection, Sulphate & Paraben Free (which is very rare nowadays with hair products), Helps repair dry and damaged hair, Nourishes and protects for radiant shine, Delivers soft, silky, more manageable results, Contains colour protection complex, Acts as an incredible detangler, Aids in the prevention of static, Conditions both natural & synthetic hair, Smooths split ends and controls frizz, Non sticky application, Contains vitamins, amino acids and antioxidants that can help promote healthy hair.<br/><br/>
My hair felt so silky smooth after my hairdresser used this on me I was honestly shocked, and it smells so nice! I'm always giving out that hair products smell so good at the time of using them but you can never smell them once your hair is dry but this treatment genuinely left my hair feeling so amazing and smelling so good!<br/>
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You can buy a 200ml bottle for <b>€16.00</b> or the 100ml bottle for <b>€10.00</b>. The 200ml is currently sold out on Luna by Lisa's site but you can still purchase this in tonnes of chemists across the country.<br/>
<a href="https://lunabylisa.ie/collections/hair" target="_blank">Purchase on Luna by Lisa here.</a>
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Well unfortunately that's it for this post but I hope to be back very soon with some more gift guides!<br/>
Until then, thanks for reading. Claire x
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Hey everyone,<br/>
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So I haven't posted anything in a while because everything was so hectic for a while with work and my final exams. But now that it's all over I can finally blog again!<br/>
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My latest blog post is a review of some of the eye pencils that I've been using and trying out recently.<br/>
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The lovely Linda, who is the owner of <a href="http://www.pencilmeincosmetics.com/pencilmeinhomepage.html">Pencil Me In Cosmetics</a>, contacted me to ask would I be interested in trying out her eyeliners. And of course I jumped at the chance because all the colours looked so amazing.<br/>
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I picked out 6 different liners and Linda posted them to me to try them out. I picked the following pencils to try out: Liberty Green, Onyx, Brownie, Champagne Sparks, Denim and Jet Set. For starters.. how cute are the names?<br/>
Each pencil comes with a sharpener in the lid which is a fantastic idea as I can never find my sharpener when I'm in a rush or just too lazy to go look for it! You can just place the pencil inside the lid and twist it to sharpen it which I think is a great idea.<br/>
Each pencil barrel is also designed to match the pencil core so you can see exactly what colour pencil you're picking up without having to remove the lid and test it out. Which again, I think is so handy and a great idea.<br/><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj39qvh_NmBO98XS1lExr3MFSF9q6XkXwVoFhKAOYZdMgupLUXWVxcQWYTZP51dWg9jfM1hvzlcmGQh80_zULNYyaFTt8wlmzcbf_XbTY5ct7JB47S67DuVOSASCJfcXSW0JgJA-3nyoTY/s1600/2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj39qvh_NmBO98XS1lExr3MFSF9q6XkXwVoFhKAOYZdMgupLUXWVxcQWYTZP51dWg9jfM1hvzlcmGQh80_zULNYyaFTt8wlmzcbf_XbTY5ct7JB47S67DuVOSASCJfcXSW0JgJA-3nyoTY/s400/2.jpg" width="400" height="225" /></a></div><br/>
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The colours themselves were gorgeous. <a href="http://www.qualitypencils.com/ecommerce/bright-eyes/retail-catalog/liberty-green-eye-pencil-img-src-http-site-mawebcenters-com-pencilmeincosmetics-thumbnails-libertygreen-thumbnail-gif.html"><b>Liberty Green</b></a> is a beautiful jungle, khaki green colour and looks so good with a bronze/dark brown smokey eye for a pop of colour.<br/>
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<a href="http://www.qualitypencils.com/ecommerce/bright-eyes/retail-catalog/onyx-eye-pencil-img-src-http-site-mawebcenters-com-pencilmeincosmetics-thumbnails-onyx-thumbnail-gif.html"><b>Onyx</b></a> is a super dark black kohl pencil, great for a dark smokey eye and tight-lining your lash line.
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<a href="http://www.qualitypencils.com/ecommerce/bright-eyes/retail-catalog/brownie-eye-pencil-img-src-http-site-mawebcenters-com-pencilmeincosmetics-thumbnails-brownie-thumbnail-gif.html"><b>Brownie</b></a> is a brown shade which again like onyx, is great for smokey eyes and giving a real sultry look to your eyes. Brown would be my most used liner colour and I love this because it's not too dark or light but you can build it easily to the intensity that you want.<br/><br/><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1FYvBQKwUiWVeAae-o3Tw4RBaRIG6krjvKQ1ys7LL3SziVSzpqpb-O9ox1nIiYDog2va8hKWD4oBL8KMlBKEpeYFnYbXABy2MELc_08cwtoRZOf-TSIkIV52d8jJXxlMwnpQC0h6wW4Ax/s1600/onyx.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1FYvBQKwUiWVeAae-o3Tw4RBaRIG6krjvKQ1ys7LL3SziVSzpqpb-O9ox1nIiYDog2va8hKWD4oBL8KMlBKEpeYFnYbXABy2MELc_08cwtoRZOf-TSIkIV52d8jJXxlMwnpQC0h6wW4Ax/s320/onyx.jpg" width="233" height="320" /></a></div>
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<a href="http://www.qualitypencils.com/ecommerce/bright-eyes/retail-catalog/champagne-sparks-eye-pencil-img-src-http-site-mawebcenters-com-pencilmeincosmetics-thumbnails-champagnesparks-thumbnail-gif.html"><b>Champagne Sparks</b></a>.. the shade I was most excited about. Champagne Sparks is such a pretty peachy pink colour that has little specs of glitter running through it. And these sparks pencils are just perfect for adding a bit of sparkle to any eye look. The amount of glitter running through the pencils isn't too much so you get a nice colour pay off as well as that bit ofshimma shimma!<br/><br/>
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<a href="http://www.qualitypencils.com/ecommerce/bright-eyes/retail-catalog/denim-eye-pencil-img-src-http-site-mawebcenters-com-pencilmeincosmetics-thumbnails-denim-thumbnail-gif.html"><b>Denim</b></a> is a beautiful light blue colour which I've been loving wearing on my waterline when I'm trying to wear less makeup on those sunny days. This shade really makes your eyes pop so it's perfect for the summer months. It's also nice and subtle so makes your eyes look much bigger and brighter. This was definitely one of my favourite ls to try out.<br/><br/><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMzTApQoYBYntGSSxoTuZQ0h_GiADe6KvwYpRqc3k6zXTfWg9juEYsiUyhV0q5ObXsJDpxDOKx_7c57U9o_DmNdxYIOsRM72PhBJRblaPPRS-70WGvQ8QOIxa3yY0pDCXJCxW5rbuHzvsy/s1600/denim.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMzTApQoYBYntGSSxoTuZQ0h_GiADe6KvwYpRqc3k6zXTfWg9juEYsiUyhV0q5ObXsJDpxDOKx_7c57U9o_DmNdxYIOsRM72PhBJRblaPPRS-70WGvQ8QOIxa3yY0pDCXJCxW5rbuHzvsy/s320/denim.jpg" width="261" height="320" /></a></div><br/>
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<a href="http://www.qualitypencils.com/ecommerce/bright-eyes/retail-catalog/jet-sparks-eye-pencil-img-src-http-site-mawebcenters-com-pencilmeincosmetics-thumbnails-jetsparks-thumbnail-gif.html"><b>Jet Sparks</b></a> is like Onyx, a dark kohl pencil but like the Champagne sparks pencil it too has specs of glitter running through it which I adore. This looks amazing paired with a super dark smokey eye because it really does gl the eye look.<br/><br/><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP2YY2Qum3dyfRTX-L76Pkk4LkIU7nQj8hvNV8pUru3FJH7J9Lj9vxjE6fZCzFE3BkasevklF0Kez39Tr1m_bFnQf0xLj91b_4a8SEUhLtnOC3N_nb5cGLZcrWIIx4901klLz_afc-rfNy/s1600/jet+set.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP2YY2Qum3dyfRTX-L76Pkk4LkIU7nQj8hvNV8pUru3FJH7J9Lj9vxjE6fZCzFE3BkasevklF0Kez39Tr1m_bFnQf0xLj91b_4a8SEUhLtnOC3N_nb5cGLZcrWIIx4901klLz_afc-rfNy/s320/jet+set.jpg" width="247" height="320" /></a></div><br/>
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<h1>My opinion:</h1>
I really enjoyed testing these pencils out. The consistency of the pencils is very creamy and buttery so they're really easy to blend. I loved how easy to blend they were because you can darken them up for a more dramatic look or blend them out for a more softer look.<br/>
The glitter pencils wouldn't be to everyone's taste as I know some people are terrified of glitter being that close to their eye but trust me when I say all the glam divas would love these.<br/>
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The pencils are 100% natural and are paragon, petroleum and gluten free meaning they're not harsh or bad for your skin either. These pencils are also cruelty free and are not tested on animals, which is always nice to know when you're buying products.<br/>
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<h1>The verdict:</h1>
After trying these pencils out for a number of weeks now I really do love them. I've noticed myself reaching for these over my old faithfuls when doing any eye looks because of the fact that they're so creamy and blend so well. The built in sharpener really is a plus and is a genius idea in my opinion. I love the fact that the pencil barrel is actually the same colour as the pencil so you know exactly what the colour looks like without having to open each one.<br/>
They also come in a range of 30 colours so you're bound to find a colour that you like and that suits you.<br/>
I would 100% repurchase these once I've managed to use up all of mine because they're just such high quality. Each pencil retails for $6.99 each which is about 6.30 when converted to Euro, which I think is a bargain because you really don't need much product with these.<br/>
You can also buy a set of 6 pencils that are designed to suit different hair colours and different tones, a set of 6 retails for $40 and you can view the range <a href="http://www.qualitypencils.com/ecommerce/bright-eyes/retail-catalog.html?p=2">here</a>.
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You can check out the <a href="http://www.pencilmeincosmetics.com/pencilmeinhomepage.html"><b>Pencil Me in Cosmetics</b></a> website <a href="http://www.pencilmeincosmetics.com/pencilmeinhomepage.html">here</a> or you can click <a href="http://www.qualitypencils.com/ecommerce/bright-eyes/retail-catalog.html?p=1">here</a> to shop them directly.<br/><br/><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOgDyHPGOaROO0nD2iXFO0HGXg08pv9q2P7i73UYCrEHhbeq7__IyUgaT2xwmwfawhvzE6eqlJRk1ldbCZ1CGJlxsQL7uPMeqOHPyATCWmtuVrN_MePlUDAepZMpjD1d88o7nWojYyyUOY/s1600/3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOgDyHPGOaROO0nD2iXFO0HGXg08pv9q2P7i73UYCrEHhbeq7__IyUgaT2xwmwfawhvzE6eqlJRk1ldbCZ1CGJlxsQL7uPMeqOHPyATCWmtuVrN_MePlUDAepZMpjD1d88o7nWojYyyUOY/s400/3.jpg" width="400" height="225" /></a></div>
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Just want to say a huge thank you to the owner of <a href="http://www.pencilmeincosmetics.com/pencilmeinhomepage.html">Pencil Me in Cosmetics</a>, Linda, for gifting me these gorgeous pencils and letting me try her brand out. You can read more about Linda and how she set up her business <a href="http://www.pencilmeincosmetics.com/pencilmeinaboutus.html">here</a> if you're interested.<br/>
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If you have any questions about Pencil Me In Cosmetics please feel free to comment below or you can email me at <a href="mailto:claire@lipstainsandlace.com?Subject=PencilMeInCosmetics" target="_top">claire@lipstainsandlace.com</a> and I will try my best to answer or you can contact Linda directly <a href="http://www.pencilmeincosmetics.com/pencilmeincontact.html">here</a>.<br/>
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Thanks for reading..<br/>
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Hey everyone,<br/>
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I'm finally back! I've gotten my laptop fixed after months of it gathering dust in my bedroom.. so I'm back writing posts again.<br/>
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I've decided to start a blog series on "Instagram products". The first post in the series which you can probably tell already by the heading is about activated carbon teeth whitening powder.<br/>
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Since I first posted about this product ages ago over on my Instagram I've gotten so many questions about it. I think so many people these days are so sceptical about buying products to try for themselves because they're too afraid that people are just posting about them online because they're being paid to.<br/>
I was sent this product to try out a couple of months back from <a href="https://www.misfitcosmetics.com/" target="_blank">www.misfitcosmetics.com</a>. They gifted me a couple of their products to try out and see how I liked them.<br/>
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I was so excited to try this out because I had see so many people online posting about it and I was honestly just intrigued to see if it worked.<br/>
The 'Shine Teeth Whitening Powder' can be purchased directly from <a href="https://www.misfitcosmetics.com/" target="_blank">www.misfitcosmetics.com</a> for £29.99 which is about €33. Some people may think this is a little steep for a teeth whitening powder but if you see the size of the tub you'll think it's a bargain!<br/>
The powder is basically activated carbon which is used to help you get extremely clean teeth and when used regularly it can help get rid of any stains you may have on your teeth.<br/>
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<h2>How to use it..</h2>
To use the carbon you simply dip a damp toothbrush into the powder and then brush your teeth like you would normally.<br/>
I will give you a warning though, I wouldn't try using this when I have clean clothes on.. you're better off using this when you're chilled out in your PJ's because the black charcoal can be a nightmare if it gets on your clothes because it's so dark.<br/>
First time I used this I absolutely destroyed my bathroom with black charcoal, so I would try be as careful as you can with this!<br/>
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<h2>What I thought..</h2>
I love how squeaky clean the powder made my teeth feel. They definitely felt a lot cleaner and looked much shinier than they would after just using toothpaste. However, I haven't used it regularly enough to notice a difference in the colour of my teeth yet. It did without a doubt make them look brighter after each time I used it though!<br/>
This is definitely one of those 'Instagram Products' that everyone is raving about simply because it does what it's supposed to. I think it's definitely worth the £29.99 price tag because you only need the smallest amount for each use but you get a huge tub of product!<br/>
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I would without a doubt get this product again after my current tub runs out.<br/>
You can purchase the Shine Teeth Whitening Powder directly from <a href="https://www.misfitcosmetics.com/" target="_blank">www.misfitcosmetics.com</a> for £29.99.<br/>
If you have any questions about this product don't hesitate to leave them in the comments box below or you can contact me on any of my social media accounts which are linked in the sidebar.<br/>
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Just before I go I want to give a huge thank you to the guys over at Misfit Cosmetics for sending me out this product to try.<br/>
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Thanks for reading..<br/>
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Hey everyone,<br/>
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I'm back again with another blog post for my Instagram Products Series. This blog post will be about my experience with the Edit London Blackhead Extraction Paste from <a href="https://www.misfitcosmetics.com/" target="_blank">www.misfitcosmetics.com</a>.<br/>
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So if you read my previous post you would have seen that I received some products from Misfit Cosmetics to try out and the Edit London Blackhead Extraction Paste was one of them.<br/>
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Over the past months people have been asking online where you can get the blackhead extraction masks because they're literally nowhere to be found in stores and people are just posting about them online 24/7. This mask has recently been promoted by celebrity names such as Holly Hagan and Stephen Bear and can be purchased from <a href="http://www.misfitcosmetics.com" target="_blank">Misfit Cosmetics</a>.<br/>
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<h2>How to use it..</h2>
The paste comes in a tube and it's very easy to use. To use it you apply to anywhere that you have noticeable blackheads, I place mine across my nose area, a bit on my forehead and again on my chin. You need to build up a thick layer of product because if you apply a thin layer it just won't work, so I would recommend applying a generous amount.<br/>
Leave it to dry for about 20-30 mins and once it's dry you can start peeling it off to see the results! When you peel off the mask you'll be able to see any blackheads/dirt from your pores that have now been removed.<br/><br/>
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<h2>What I thought of it..</h2>
I love being able to see in front of me exactly what has come off my skin as a result. Does it work as good as the videos you see online? That's completely debatable. I found that the more product you used the more obvious the results were.. however the only thing is if you apply too much product it won't actually dry for you to be able to remove it.. it will just stay sticky and trying to remove it is an absolute mess!<br/>
If you get the amount of product to be applied just right it definitely does work but trying to find that balance is a tricky process. I also noticed that in the videos they make it look like removal of the product is a lot easier than it is in real life too.. in the videos everyone seems to be able to just remove the mask in one piece.. which doesn't really happen. I ended up peeling off tiny pieces at a time!<br/>
This product does make your pores a lot more open and more noticeable looking so I would recommend doing it at night and not pre makeup during the day.<br/>
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My final opinion is that the product does work.. but just not as well as all these advertisements you may have seen online. It does exactly what it's supposed to do, just not with the same level of ease as people have made it look like in videos advertising blackhead masks such as this one.<br/>
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The mask can be bought from <a href="https://www.misfitcosmetics.com/" target="_blank">www.misfitcosmetics.com</a> and normally retails for £18.99 but it's on offer at the minute for £14.99 (correct on 12/03/17).<br/>
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If you have any comments about the product, please feel free to leave them in the comments box below or you can contact me on any of my social media accounts which are linked in the sidebar.<br/>
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Thanks for reading..<br/>
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Hey everyone,<br/>
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With the colder days/nights fast approaching I know the change in weather can be awful for your lips.<br/>
I noticed my lips were starting to get chapped and dry with the cold weather so when I visited Lush on a recent shopping trip, I couldn't resist picking up one of their famous lip scrubs.<br/>
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I had seen tonnes of beauty lovers and makeup gurus raving on about the Lush lip scrubs and decided I had to try one myself. I picked up their Bubblegum Lip Scrub which may I add.. is delicious!<br/>
The good thing about lip scrubs is you can just rub it into your skin and it exfoliates and removes any dead skin from your lips, leaving them feel smooth and helping you apply lip products such as lipsticks even easier.<br/>
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I use mine almost every time I apply make up now, using it before I start so by the time it comes to applying lipstick.. my lips are silky smooth.<br/>
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The lip scrub can be bought in a range of different flavours from bubblegum, popcorn, mint.. and even special christmas editions such as Santa Baby.<br/>
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This is definitely one of those cult beauty products that is definitely worth the hype, I'll definitely be re puchasing this once my tub runs out!<br/>
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If you don't fancy paying in or around the €7 mark for a lip scrub, read my post <a href="http://www.lipstainsandlace.com/2015/07/diy-lip-scrub-how-to-make-your-own.html">here</a> on how you can make your very own lip scrub!<br/>
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Thanks for reading..<br/>
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Hey everyone,<br/>
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Christmas is fast approaching and the shops are jam packed with absolutely everything Christmas related..<br/>
Over recent years beauty advent calendars have been a huge hit instead of the traditional chocolate filled ones (I won't lie I'd accept either). So I decided to write a post on my top picks of beauty advent calendars this year, which are a great idea to get all your beauty needs coming up to the party season!<br/>
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<h1>No7 Bright Lights Big City Advent Calendar</h1><br/>
This year the advent calendar I've bought myself is the No7 one which contains all your beauty needs from skincare, tools and makeup. I love No7 skincare and after seeing posts about last years calendar I just couldn't resist and had to buy this one. I purchased mine from Boots online and had it delivered the very next day which was amazing! Unfortunately it's now sold out online but I'm pretty sure there's still some available in some stores. This one retails for €54.00 which I think is a great price since you get so many products in it. I can't wait to start opening mine from December 1st!<br/>
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You can have a look at the products included in the No7 Bright Lights Big City Advent Calendar on the Boots website <a href="http://www.boots.ie/en/No7-Bright-Lights-Big-City-Beauty-Calendar_1895739/" target="_blank">here</a>.<br/>
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<h1>World of Legendary Parties Advent Calendar - Charlotte Tilbury</h1><br/>
This advent calendar is definitely on the more pricey side and isn't to everyones' taste.. but the Charlotte Tilbury Advent Calendar is to die for! This calendar contains 12 doors and contains 12 travel side products. The packaging on this is so luxurious and gorgeous. But again it is on the extremely expensive side for €195. But if you or someone you know is a huge fan of luxurious higher end products then this would be a great gift, either for yourself or a friend.<br/>
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The Charlotte Tilbury World of Legendary Parties Advent Calendar can be bought from Brown Thomas online <a href="http://www.brownthomas.com/brown-thomas-navigation-catalog/world-of-legendary-parties/145x5459xgwlpx12xxr22.html?cgid=root#q=advent&lang=default&start=1" target="_blank">here</a> or on the Charlotte Tilbury website <a href="http://www.charlottetilbury.com/ie/world-of-legendary-parties-makeup-kit.html" target="_blank">here</a>.<br/>
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<h1>NYX Professional Makeup Advent Calendar - Wanderlust</h1>
Almost everyone and their mothers know that I'm a massive fan of NYX makeup.. the pictures below proves just that!<br/>
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The NYX Advent Calendar is what dreams are made for. This calendar has 24 doors so it brings you right up until Christmas Eve and contains 12 of their eyeshadows' and 12 mini soft matte lip creams.<br/>
Matte lips were a huge hit this year and the NYX soft matte lip creams are one of the better brands I've tried for matte lip products.<br/>
This calendar can be purchased in Arnotts stores as well as Boots online <a href="http://www.boots.ie/en/NYX-Professional-Makeup-Advent-Calendar-Wanderlust_1912783/" target="_blank">here</a> for €84.00. Or Littlewoods have it on sale <a href="http://www.littlewoodsireland.ie/nyx-nyx-advent-calendar-mini-smlc-amp-shadow/1600100870.prd" target="_blank">here</a> for €79.<br/>
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<h1>Ciate Mini Mani Month Advent Calendar</h1>
For the nail polish lover in your life (even if it's you) this Ciate advent calendar is perfect. Ciate has a great reputation in the nail world and their advent calendar proves just why this is.<br/>
This advent calendar contains 18 nail polishes and 6 nail treatments/accessories so you have everything you need for perfect nails for the holiday season.<br/>
It retails for around €59.95 and can be bought from Cloud10Beauty <a href="https://www.cloud10beauty.com/ciate-mini-mani-month-2016.html" target="_blank">here</a> with free delivery on all orders over €40!<br/>
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<h1>Benefit 'Girl O'Clock Rock' Exclusive Advent Calendar</h1><br/>
The Benefit Girl O'Clock Rock Advent Calendar is great for any BeneBabe as it contains 12 of their best selling products in mini versions. This is great for anyone that's already a fan of Benefit because the products are so small and useful for your hadbag, it's also a great way to try out some of the Benefit products if you've never tried them before!<br/>
The Benefit Advent Calendar retails for €46.00 which I think is a fair enough price because you get to try out 12 of their products before you decide to buy any full sized versions. This is great for anyone thinking of expanding their makeup collection or trying out Benefit products for the first time.<br/>
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The Benefit Advent Calendar can be purchased from Debenhams online <a href="http://www.debenhams.ie/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10052_10001_123901105299_-1" target="_blank">here</a>.<br/>
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<h1>W7 Countdown to Christmas Advent Calendar</h1>
Last year I won the W7 Countdown to Christmas Advent Calendar which came jam packed with everything makeup related. I got a mascara, eyeshadows, gliters, lipsticks, glosses and more. For the price this Advent Calendar is so reasonable because you get bits of everything to complete a makeup look. The glitters were so handy for the party season too!<br/>
This advent calendar is unfortunately sold out online but I know that some pharmacies do stock them, so if you know anywhere with a W7 stand and you want this calendar you might get lucky!<br/>
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<h1>Academy of Colour Makeup Advent Calendar</h1>
This advent calendar is great for the makeup lover on a budget. This advent calendar contains bits of everything from nail polishes and glosses to makeup brushes. I was in Debenhams recently and saw this in person and the first thing I couldn't believe 1. How absolutely gigantic it is and 2. How reasonably priced it was.<br/>
There's 24 doors so you receive 24 products. What's even better is this is currently on sale on Debenhams website for €21.00 so grab one while you can!<br/>
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What beauty advent calendar will you be getting this year? let me know in the comments below!<br/>
Thanks for reading..<br/>
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Hey everyone,<br/>
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So I'm back with yet another review of a product that for months everyone and their mother was trying to track down to try out! After searching store after store, only be met with sold out boxes I finally got my hands on the W7 Banana Dreams Face Powder.<br/>
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After it was posted online that Kim K herself was using the Ben Nye Banana Powder to bake with, brands started going crazy releasing their own more affordable versions of it.<br/>
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I was so excited to try this out because I had heard so many amazing things about it and saw gorgeous pictures online of people after using it. So I gave it a go.. and it's safe to say I wasn't one bit impressed. My first impressions of this product were that it was far too dark for my pale Irish skin, it was a bit cakey and I was left so disappointed.<br/>
I assumed that because it was my first time using it that I didn't give it enough of a chance, so I tried it a couple of more times before I finally made up my mind.<br/>
I tried applying it differently, using different brushes and sponges, different concealers as a base and I even tried mixing some light powder through it to even out the colour. But.. nothing worked.<br/>
The colour of this was just far too dark for my skin and just made me look caked and dirty. <br/>
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I don't enjoy posting negative reviews, especially when the product is from a brand that I normally love but this product was just such a let down for me. This is one product I found was definitely not worth the hype and I wouldn't re-purchase it unless W7 were to bring out a paler shade (which they more than likely won't since this one sold so well).<br/>
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As I've said before, what works for me might not work for you and vice versa. But this really didn't work for me at all. If a friend owns this I'd recommend trying theirs out first before purchasing because the colour really won't suit everyone.<br/>
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Have you ever tried a hyped up product that you were left disappointed by? Let me know in the comments below!<br/>
Thanks for reading..<br/>
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Hey everyone,<br/>
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After writing a blog post about my new holy grail product which was the Manic Panic White Foundation, which I started mixing in with darker foundations that I had lying around so that I could actually use them.. I received a lovely package of The Body Shop Shade Adjusting Drops.<br/>
I received the lightening drops as well as the darkening drops which have both come in handy so much!<br/>
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I have bought so many foundations in the past that have looked the perfect shade in store.. but.. they look completely different when you apply them at home. And I have finally found my dream product to fix it.<br/>
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The lightening drops are perfect to add to a foundation that's that little bit too dark, just one small drop of these changes your foundation by half a shade. The same applies to the darkening drops, which are super handy for applying to a lighter foundation that you may wear on a daily basis but want to wear when you're heading out with some tan on.<br/>
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What I love about the drops is that they don't change the consistency of the original foundation so you don't lose the quality of the foundation that you're using.<br/>
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The drops are €17 each which I think is a very reasonable price because you only need one drop to make such a difference to the shade of your foundation.<br/>
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The lightening and darkening drops are available in all The Body Shop stores nationwide and are definitely worth the money!<br/>
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Thanks for reading..<br/>
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Hey everyone,<br/>
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So about a month or two ago I was lucky enough to receive some lovely mail from the girls over at Rachel Dalton Communications who represent Youngblood Cosmetics.<br/>
I had never tried any of the Younglblood products before but had heard that they were all of great quality, so I was excited to try them out.<br/>
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The girls sent me out the Youngblood Brow Artiste Kit in the shade Brunette (which is the perfect shade for me, so good job on that one girls). The kit comes with 2 x brow powders, a tinted brow wax, a double ended brow brush and a tweexers. It comes in a handy little compact with a great mirror on the inside too which makes the product look and feel very luxurious.<br/>
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I had tried and tested so many brow products in the past and was absolutely blown away by how much I loved this kit.<br/>
The Youngblood Brow Artiste Kit is super handy because you have everything you need for your brows in the one kit, from your powders and wax to your tweezers and brush, plus the mirror is such good quality!<br/>
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When I do my brows now I outline them using the NYX Tame and Frame, and then fill them in using the brow powders from the Youngblood kit and set some of my stray away areas with the wax.. and my brows be on fleek!<br/>
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The Youngblood Brow Artiste Kit retails for around the €38 mark but is so worth the money because you get everything you need to get your brows on fleek and you only need the smallest amount of product.<br/>
The kit comes in a range of shades also so you're bound to find a shade that suits you.<br/>
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Youngblood products can be bought in selected pharmacies nationwide or for further stockist information you can contact Cofri Cosmetics at (01) 833 1636 to find a stockist near you.<br/>
If you're a lover of brows, this is definitely a brow kit that is worth investing in.<br/>
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Thanks for reading..<br/>
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Hey everyone,<br/>
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I'm back again with another review post, this time I'll be reviewing the <strong>Dermalogica Charcoal Rescue Masque</strong>. I haven't posted much about skincare so when I received this to try out I was excited to see what the results would be like.<br/>
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<strong>Dermalogica</strong> are a huge brand in the skincare world and this product is no different to the rest!<br/>
<strong>The Dermalogica Charcoal Rescue Masque</strong> is made using ingredients that draw excess oils and impurities out of your skin leaving your skin with a vibrant glow. Some of the ingredients in the masque include: charcoal, volcanic ash, sea silt, bamboo and sulphur. All of these ingredients combined help keep impurities at bay, calm any redness in the skin pigmentation, refine pores and improve overall skin texture and smoothness.<br/>
Sound too good to be true? That's exactly what I thought when I read up on the product! However, I decided to put it to the test to see was it really worth the hype.<br/><center>
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Excuse the battered box.. my post man clearly wasn't having a good day! 😂<br/>
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I couldn't have received this product at a more perfect time because when I got it my skin was breaking out and as a result was very red in certain areas.<br/>
Before applying ensure that your skin is all clean, I removed all my makeup and used a face scrub before applying a generous amount of the masque all over my face and throat area avoiding my eyes. I left the masque on for about 15 minutes and then removed it using a damp cloth.<br/>
I could feel the results even when I was removing the product, it felt as if the cloth was just gliding over my skin. And, once I had properly rinsed the masque off and left my skin dry I was surprised by the results.<br/>
My redness was definitely after going down and my problem areas weren't as noticeable after just my first use which I was shocked at!<br/>
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I tend to have a very oily T zone and I find this product is perfect for anyone with oily skin as the charcoal in the masque absorbs any excess sebum that's in your skin (sebum is the oil that your skin produces). I found my skin wasn't as shiny and oily after I used the masque, for the best results I applied it after a shower before applying makeup. This ensured that my oily skin stayed away and my makeup stayed perfect all day.<br/>
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All in all I was very impressed with the effect this masque had on my skin and will definitely be getting some more once this tube runs out. I'm not too sure what the masque would be like on other skin types but it worked perfectly on my oily skin.<br/>
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<strong>The Dermalogica Charcoal Rescue Masque</strong> retails for about the <u>€48 mark for a 75ml tube</u> which I think is great value because you don't need to apply too much so the tube is guaranteed to last you quite a while.<br/>
<strong>Dermalogica</strong> can be bought directly from the <strong>Dermalogica</strong> website <a href="http://www.dermalogica.ie/ir/html/products/charcoal-rescue-masque-223.html"><u>here</a></u> or you can click <a href="http://myeducation.dermalogica.ie/dermalogica-experts"><u>here</a></u> to find your nearest stockist or you can call <strong><u><em>1800556785</strong></u></em>.<br/>
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Have you ever tried any of the <strong>Dermalogica</strong> range? Let me know what you thought about them in the comments below!<br/>
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Thanks for reading..<br/>
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I'm back yet again! I got so busy with exams and work that I didn't have the time to post much but I'm finally back and hoping to write more posts than ever.<br/>
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As you can tell by the title this post is about my must have highlighters and how I use them to get a nice glow!<br/></p>
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<p>First up is the <strong>Sleek Face Form - Contouring and Blush Palette (Light)</strong>. I absolutely love this palette and will always love this palette because it's such good quality at such a good price. This is the contour that I use daily, regardless of if I'm only going to work or going out. The highlight in this is just so pigmented and shimmery for the price it's ridiculous, and what's even better is you get a contour, highlight and blush in one. The blush in this is also very pretty for summer as it has small gold specs in it that reflect under the light and look really nice and summery. This retails for about €12-15 in pharmacies nationwide and online. Meaghers.ie have it <a href="https://www.meagherspharmacy.ie/sleek-57449">here</a> for just €13.49.<br/><br/>
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Similar to the Face Form palette is the <strong>Isa Dora Face Sculptor</strong>. I have it in the shade Sun Glow and love the shimmery bronze colour to apply over my contour to give me a nice summer bronzed look. I also use this as well as the contour as eyeshadows and with a good base they hold surprisingly well! The Isa Dora Face Form Palette retails for around the €25 mark which I think is a good price since you're getting 3 products in the one! IsaDora can be purchased from pharmacies nationwide.<br/><br/>
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Another favourite of mine is the <strong>Flormar Teracotta Powder (23-Dual Gold)</strong>. I bought this product when Flormar first came to Ireland and I have fallen in love with it. This is a gorgeous duo highlighter that comes with a really light highlight which I'll be honest I don't use that often but I always use the darker gold colour over my contour to give me a nice bronzed glow. I bought mine in my local pharmacy for €12.99 which is very good value because a little goes a lot with this plus you get two highlighters for the price of one!<br/>
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A product that I just got recently but am totally and completely loving is the <strong>Inglot Sparkle Dust (01)</strong>.<br/>
A little goes a <b>really</b> long way with this product, you only need to apply the smallest amount to get a really intense highlight and that's why I reckon it's really worth the price tag. It's super good quality, really pigmented and available in a range of different shades. And for €20 for such a large container of highlight you really can't go wrong. Did I mention you can use it as a pigment on your eyes too? Sparkle Dust is available on Inglot's website <a href="http://inglot.ie/sparkling-dust-feb.html">here</a> or from any Inglot counter.<br/>
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Obviously I coudln't leave out one of my favourite products from one of my most love brands. Next up is the <strong>Cocoa Brown Golden Goddess Shimmering Dry Body Oil</strong>. I have a review of this posted <a href="http://www.lipstainsandlace.com/2016/01/review-cocoa-brown-golden-goddess.html">here</a> already but it needed to get a mention in this post. The rest of the products in this posts are intended to be used just on the face or chest area as they're makeup products but Golden Goddess is a dry body oil, which by the way looks unreal on a night out over the Cocoa Brown 1 Hour Tan (I like the dark one). Not only does this look amazing all over the body but it makes an amazing sparkly highlight too! Just pop a bit on a brush or on your finger and apply. This gives you a really natural looking glow but if you like a more intense highlight it makes a great base to pop another highlight on top so you can sparkle all day long ✨✨. Cocoa Brown Golden Goddess Oil is available in Penneys stores as well as most pharmacies and is around the €12 mark.<br/>
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Next is a favourite of mine that I've raved about before. It's the <strong>SEVENTEEN Instant Glow Shimmer Brick (Gold)</strong>. It pretty much needed to be included in this list because it's one of the more amazing affordable highlighters that I've come across since my highlight addiction began last year. But I won't bore you with the details because I previously wrote a review on this that you can read <a href="http://www.lipstainsandlace.com/2015/05/seventeen-instant-glow-shimmer-brick.html" >here</a> if you like.<br>
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Another affordable highlighting product is the <strong>Boots Botanics All Bright Radiance Balm</strong>. I love mixing this in with foundation to thin them out or to make them a bit more sheer and give me a little glow when I look super tired or when the weather is nice (which let's be honest isn't that often). It's also really nice when applied onto your collarbones if you're wearing anything that shows off your chest a bit more. This is only available from Boots and costs €8.49 but they nearly always have promotional offers on the Botanics range. I managed to get this for €3.99 before! Shop it from Boots website <a href="http://www.boots.ie/en/Botanics-All-Bright-Radiance-Balm-50ml_1525275/">here</a>.</br>
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Next up is a product that almost everyone I know has in their makeup bags but rarely use.. it's the <strong>Benefit High Beam Liquid Highlighter</strong>. I reach for this not as often as I'd like to admit but when I do use it I love the nice light glow it gives me. Again like the radiance balm, I love mixing this with foundations to give me a nice glow. It does look amazing on cheekbones and on the browbone too though! High Beam is available to purchase at any Benefit counter nationwide, from selected pharmacies and online.<br/>
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Next up is my most recent purchase. The <strong>Sleek Highlighting Palette in the shade Solstice</strong>. I love everything about this product.. from the beautiful gold packaging that makes it feel so much more expensive to the reasonable price tag, the shades and the amazing pigmentation of the products. You can't but not love this product.<br/>
Inside you get 1 cream highlight "Ecliptic", 1 silky shimmer powder "SubSolar" and 2 baked powder highlighters "Hemisphere" which is a purple shade and "Equinox" which is a peachy shade. This palette is absolutely beautiful and really makes your cheekbones pop. This palette is definitely for those hardcore highlight fans who love to dazzle people with their bright highlight.<br/>
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You can purchase Sleek in pharmacies nationwide, on the Sleek website <a href="http://www.sleekmakeup.com/eu/solstice-highlighting-palette">here</a> or for €14.49 from Boots <a href="http://www.boots.ie/en/Sleek-highlighter-eye-palette-solstice_1753298/">here</a>.<br/>
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Last but not least is the beauty lovers favourite <strong>The Balm Mary Loumanizer</strong>. I don't think this even needs an introduction or an explanation. It's a beautiful natural highlighter that can be built up for a more intense highlight. Mary Lou is loved by beauty gurus and fans worlwide and I think it always will be. TheBalm is available in certain pharmacies and online from Meaghers Pharmacy <a href="https://www.meagherspharmacy.ie/the-balm-60790">here</a> for €21.50.<br/>
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Anyway, that's my post on my must have highlighters for a summer glow! I hope you enjoyed it and I'm sure I'll be back soon with another one!<br/>
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Thanks for reading..<br/>
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<p dir="ltr">Hey everyone,<br/>
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I know I haven't posted in so so long but college and work has been absolutely hectic!<br>
But I'm back with a new blog post, and as you can already tell from the title it's about how I get a base for my makeup that lasts all day long.<br>
I used to always wear super heavy foundation because my makeup used to slide off during the day or throughout the night but now I've realised it's because I wasn't using a base that was good enough.<br/>
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To start I moisturise and prime my skin using the Nivea Express Hydrating Primer. I bought this just to try it out because it was on sale and I've since fallen in love with it. It has a really nice smooth consistency that isn't oily or sticky which most priming moisturisers are. I rub this in all over my face (avoiding going too close to the eye) and a bit down my neck too.</p><br/>
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<p dir="ltr">Next I apply another Nivea product, this time I apply the blogger and MUA favourite.. The Nivea Men Post Shave Balm. As you may have seen before I wrote a blog post all about how the post shave balm works and why it works so well as primer, which you can read <a href="http://www.lipstainsandlace.com/2015/07/nivea-men-post-shave-balm-as-primer.html">here</a>.</p>
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<p dir="ltr">Once the post shave balm dries in I spray my face using the Makeup Revolution Aqua Priming Base Spray. I only bought this about 2/3 weeks ago on a trip to Superdrug when it was 3 for 2 on most of their beauty products. I've used this on it's own too and it definitely prolongs your makeup and keeps it all day long.</p><br/>
Buy it from Makeup Revolution <a href="http://www.makeuprevolutionstore.com/aqua-priming-base.html">here</a> for €8.34.
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<p dir="ltr">Next up I apply my foundation. Over the years I've always looked for a foundation that I love and will never stray away from and I've finally found it. For months now I've been using the Revlon Colourstay foundation for oily/combination skin and I think it's safe to say that it's my new favourite. I use it in the shade Buff which is perfect for me because it's not too light for every day wear and I can build it up and bronze it up if I'm wearing tan or going out. I apply my foundation using a blending sponge from Real Techniques that's sprayed with a bit of the Makeup Revolution Aqua Priming Base Spray. Colourstay is available from most places that sell Revlon products. I buy mine in boots for €17.79. Buy it <a href="http://www.boots.ie/en/Revlon-ColorStay%E2%84%A2-Makeup-For-Combination-Oily-Skin_30122/">here</a>.<br/>
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<p dir="ltr">After foundation I always apply a good concealer to the areas that my makeup would normally slide off. I apply the Collection 2000 Lasting Perfection Concealer in fair underneath my eyes and on my T-Zone as well as on any problem areas that I might have.<br/>
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Buy it from Boots for €5.79 <a href="http://www.boots.ie/en/Collection-Lasting-Perfection-Concealer_1693350/">here</a>.
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<p dir="ltr">Once my main base is down I always use a powder to set. To set my under eye area I use the Flormar Loose Powder. Again this powder is so good, it's so fine so it applies flawlessly giving you a nice even top layer. To set the rest of my face I've been using the Catrice Prime and Fine Mattifying Waterproof Translucent Powder. </p>
SimplyFoxy stock it <a href="http://www.simplyfoxy.com/brands/flormar-cosmetics/flormar-loose-powder-0-02/">here</a> for €8.99.<br/>
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SimpyFoxy also stock the Catrice Prime and Fine Mattifying Powder <a href="http://www.simplyfoxy.com/brands/catrice-prime-and-mattifying-powder-waterproof/">here</a> for just €5.49.<br/>
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<p dir="ltr">Once all that is done then I contour, apply blush and highlight. Fill in my brows and apply my eye makeup if I'm wearing any. <br>
If I'm applying eye makeup I'll always prime my eyes using MAC Pro Longwear Paint Pot in the Shade Soft Ochre and then set it using my Flormar Loose Powder or a light eyeshadow.</p>
The MAC Pro Longwear Paint Pots are available in a range of colours from Brown Thomas for €21.00. Shop them <a href="http://www.brownthomas.com/eyeshadows/pro-longwear-paint-pot/invt/77x1832xmpx8">here</a>.<br/>
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<p dir="ltr">Setting spray is a god send and a good setting spray will hold any makeup in place. I use the Urban Decay All Nighter Setting Spray (€30 for 118ml) to set my makeup. I know a lot of people think it's a tad on the pricey side for something that you just spray on your face but a little goes a long way. I use mine every day and night and I've had it for months and I still have loads left. If the Urban Decay setting spray is out of your budget then there's great alternatives out there such as the NYX Setting Sprays that come in a dewy or matte finish and they retail for about €10. Penney's have also started selling their own setting spray for around €4 and although I haven't tried it myself I've heard great things about it. </p>
You can buy the Urban Decay All Nighter Setting Spray from Debenhams <a href="http://www.debenhams.ie/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10052_10001_123932024499_-1">here</a>.<br/>
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<p dir="ltr">I know a lot of people will read this post and say whoa that's a lot a lot of makeup to be applying but hey.. If you want it to last all day/night you need a lot on (nothing to do with the fact that I simply love makeup haha).</p>
<p dir="ltr">And that is how I get a makeup base that lasts all day long!</p>
<p dir="ltr">I hope you enjoyed reading this post, please feel free to comment below if you have any other tips or recommendations on how to get a great makeup base.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Thanks for reading..<br>
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Hey everyone,<br/>
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Recently my skin had become so bad with small spots popping up here and there and just looking pretty awful and so.. a couple of weeks ago I started using the Magnitone BareFaced! to clean my face.<br/>
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Magnitone was founded in 2013 by David and Asher in their loft, little did they know that the Magnitone brand would soon become a huge skincare brand and even win awards like First place for best new electrical product at the Pure Beauty Awards 2015!<br/>
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The Magnitone gives your skin a deep cleanse as well as tones your skin. The Magnitone Barefaced! Vibra Sonic technology works on your skin to deep clean pores and remove any impurities as well as brighten the look of your skin.<br/>
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The brush is removable and they do advise that you change your brush head once every 3 months. It comes with a built in timer so it beeps after 20 seconds so you don't spend too long on certain areas of your face - a feature that I found to be extremely handy. When you switch the Magnitone on it vibrates for a minute before shutting itself off and it comes with two different settings - a deep cleanse setting and the toning setting. The Magnitone Barefaced is also 100% waterproof meaning you can use it in the shower too if you're really in a rush. <br/>
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Normally I'd be too busy to clean my face properly every morning but this product takes only one minute and no longer. After my first use I could instantly see the results. My skin felt so soft and clean after using it and after a couple of days I started to notice that my skin was no longer as oily as it was before and my skin was looking fantastic.<br/>
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I was amazed at how cool the charger for the Magnitone was, it's a magnet and sticks onto the Magnitone which is then able to charge once you have it plugged in. The product itself is small and portable so it would be easy to carry in your bag or bring with you if you were going away.<br/>
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Before I started using my Magnitone I was never really one for giving my skin a deep cleanse but now I do it every day after seeing results from my Magnitone Barefaced!. My skin feels much softer, cleaner and looks much brighter since I started using the Magnitone. And because the brush gives my skin such a deep clean it helps my moisturiser soak in a lot better as well as helps my makeup look better.<br/>
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The Magnitone Barefaced! is a brilliant product and a great investment for anyone. Anyone that never has the time to give their skin a proper deep cleanse needs this in their life!<br/>
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The Magnitone Barefaced! comes in a range of colours and you can purchase one from the Magnitone website <a href="https://magnitone.co.uk/products/" target="_blank">here</a> (RRP £70).<br/>
Or if you're from Ireland like me.. you can get them on Boots website <a href="http://www.boots.ie/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/SolrSearchLister?storeId=10552&langId=-1&catalogId=19051&stReq=1&searchTerm=magnitone+barefaced#container" target="_blank">here</a> - they're on offer at the minute for €90.00 and Boots also sell the replacement brush heads on their website too (€17.99 - €29.99).<br/>
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Have you ever tried any of the Magnitone products before? Let me know in the comments below what you thought!<br/>
Thanks for reading,<br/>
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Hey everyone,<br/>
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As you all know I'm a <strong>huge</strong> fan of the Cocoa Brown products and the brand that Marissa Carter has built up over the last couple of years. Back in September I attended the Cocoa Brown #PassionPersistencePink event where Marissa Carter revealed the new Cocoa Brown bronzing gels in Matte and Shimmer. You can read my review of the #PassionPersistencePink event <a href="http://www.lipstainsandlace.com/2015/09/cocoa-brown-new-products-revealed.html" target="_blank">here</a> and you can read my review of the Cocoa Brown bronzing gels <a href="http://www.lipstainsandlace.com/2015/10/cocoa-brown-instant-tan-bronzing-gels-review.html" target="_blank">here</a>.<br/>
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For months I was waiting for the release of the Cocoa Brown Golden Goddess Dry Body Oil and when it hit the shelves a couple of weeks ago I went to Penneys almost every day until I could finally pick up a bottle for myself!<br/>
I loved the look of how shimmery the oil was and I couldn't wait to put it to the test. And what better time to put a sparkling shimmery product to the test than over the festive season.<br/>
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First I used the Cocoa Brown Tough Stuff to exfoliate and prep my skin before applying the Cocoa Brown Chocolate Whip moisturiser. I then applied the Cocoa Brown matte bronzing gel all over using my Cocoa Brown double sided Pink Velvet tanning mitt and I put some of the Golden Goddess body oil on my collarbones and down the front of my legs as well as a little on my arms to make me shimmer.<br/>
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The Cocoa Brown Golden Goddess Body Oil has the signature Cocoa Brown scent of Tahitian Gardenia (which I adore). The oil itself is just so shimmery and it's absolutely perfect for any time of year because well.. who doesn't love a bit of shimmer?<br/>
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The oil itself is non greasy and dried pretty quickly which I was super impressed with. Golden Goddess is also super affordable at only €11.95 compared to other body oils out there at the minute. A little goes a long way with this product and you can use it as a highlighter with your makeup to give you glowing skin or you can use it all over your body to give you gorgeous shimmering skin.<br/>
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I found this perfect over the Christmas season for nights out and I just know I'm going to be addicted to using it in the summer months.<br/>
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You can buy Cocoa Brown products from Penneys stores, in pharmacies nationwide and from selected stockists online.<br/>
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Thanks for reading..<br/>
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