Garnier Body Oil Beauty Scrub & Nourishing Lotion!!

I got these two products from the very lovely Janice in Eske pharmacy in Donegal Town. Most of us don't take as good of care of our skin as we should. I'll be the first to admit that. If your looking for something to get your skin ready for summer then look no further.These two products will have your skin summer ready & fabulous after just one use. I worked in a very popular and busy Spa and i can tell you that ladies spent a lot of money for a scrub and a heated body wrap treatment that have the same effect as these two products. 

When i used the body scrub i was wearing Tan Organic. Its a fabulous tan but it usually takes at least two days of exfoliation to get completely off, however after using Garnier Body scrub just one time it came off instantly and my skin was extremely soft and glowing like never before. My skin was visibly radiant and the four oils (Argan, Macadamia, Almond & Rose) infused in this scrub, left my skin intensively moisturized unlike many other scrubs I've used. It smells amazing too, just like summer in fact. 

I applied The Garnier Body lotion when i came out of the shower after i towel dried my body. This product is extremely soft, leaving a silk texture to my skin. Its oil infused lotion is highly moisturizing and i believe its works for hours after its applied. I have dry skin and small hard pimples on my upper arm, I've suffered from this for years and nothing seem to do the trick. However after using the exfoliator once and the cream a few times i can notice a significant difference & i believe this may totally eliminate the problem after a few more uses.

I have showed these to some family and friends who are eager to start using these products themselves after trying this on their hands and being surprisingly shocked at how amazing the results are.

Reasons its Important to exfoliate & moisturize:

Our skin is constantly generating new skin cells. When skin sells reach the surface they gradually die. Cells start to pile up unevenly on the skin's surface, giving it a dry, rough, dull appearance. Exfoliation is beneficial because it removes those cells that are clinging on, revealing the fresher, younger skin cells below. Exfoliation helps to even out skin tone, gets rid of pimples and helps tan go on more evenly and gives gives your skin a healthy glow. 
CELLULITE!!! Many women over the age of 20 no matter what their weight experience cellulite and it is proven that exfoliation helps prevent and reduce cellulite.

Moisturizers work to fill in any tiny cracks in our skin and keep all of the bad bacteria out!
 Its Anti-aging. Dry skin is more prone to premature aging. 
Hydration. Hydrated skin is happy skin, and happy skin glows!

When sun bathing it is near to impossible to get a nice even tan when ur skin is dry, dull and in need of exfolation so these two products are perfect for achieving summer ready skin.

 Call into ESKE PHARMACY today to pick up your Garnier body scrub and lotion and notice an immediate difference. I promise you wont be disappointed in the results and the price is pretty fantastic too. :)  <3

Eske Pharmacy contact number: 074 97 22033

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Gold & Black Glitz Smokey eye

Gold and black smokey eye using a mixture of brands... All extremely affordable ranging from ELF cosmetics to Catrice. I used various different techniques such as contouring and highlighting, Key to achieving this look. If you would like an in dept tutorial please leave a comment below. 

Hope you like it :) <3

Elf Haul & Review

Almost all the products i used in the above picture are ELF and featured in my review!!

So after all the hype about Elf cosmetic and some of its very popular products i hopped on there website and spent quite some time going through all the amazingly inexpensive items. I ordered some of the things i thought might interest my readers most and here they are reviewed for you all. Some AMAZING things here peeps, i promise u will love... <3

Mineral Infused Face Primer
Radient Glow:
I ordered these in 3 colours. These primers are creamy and smooth and definitely does the job. The colour Radient Glow is gold in colour and gives you a lovely glow and smooth finish.
Poreless face primer- fills in fine lines & reduces the appearance of enlarged pores.
Mineral Face Primer-Fills in fine lines & creates a flawless finish.
Alot of people don't use primers under their foundation and often thinks its a gimmick but i strongly disagree. Every surface needs a base and that's the purpose of a primer. This is a great primer and for the cost i highly doubt you will find anything as good for anywhere near the price.

                  Studio Acne Fighting Foundation                       

I ordered this foundations after many mixed reviews which i had read. I ordered Two of these in the colours Porcelain and Ivory. So i have tried and tested them and i have to say i was greatly please with the results. i can tell you this foundation has a lovely creamy texture, its lightweight with a medium coverage and its extremely build-able (not cakey looking) which is awesome for someone who loves a fuller coverage. This product claims to have acne fighting ingredients,  I don't have Acne so i really cant comment on that aspect.
I wore this foundation to a children's play centre, it was a hot clammy day and i was running around with the kids so as you can imagine i was pretty sweaty...(yuck) My foundation stayed perfectly in place the entire day and remained fresh. I also used and Elf face Primer & Elf setting spray.

However i would be careful when choosing your colour. I am in no way, shape or form porcelain skin tone, i do consider myself pretty pale but i have clients with much lighter skin tone than myself and Porcelain would be to dark for them. My skin is Normal/Combination and changes from time to time, sometimes my skin is a little dehydrated due to different factors ie lifestyle and the weather. I did find this foundation worked best with my skin when it was a little more on the oily side.




Elf studio Make up mist & set spray

Lets be real a setting spray is really not a necessity but it definitely should be in my opinion. Okay so you don't need to use this on a daily basis, going to collage, work, school or running to the supermarket ect but for nights out, weddings, or higher temp work environments eg kitchens this stuff is magic. Apply this as a finishing step to your make up routine and you will notice a difference. I am a HUGE fan of Urban Decays setting spray and i religiously complete every clients make up application with this, but unless you are a huge make up buff forking out that much money isn't very tempting. Elf have come up with an alternative and here it is. The package is not of great standard so i would recommend buying 2 or 3 of these and putting them into a reusable spray bottle, u will find these at any 2euro, £land or wallmart stores.





                           Eyebrow Kit
WOW was i impressed. I could never justify spending ridiculous money on brow kits so i always stuck to the lower end products eg. W7 or just eye shadow. While i found these okay...ish... I was nearly about to give in and buy the HD kit and then i heard all the rave reviews about ELFs eyebrow kit which comes with a double ended brush, a wax and a shadow. So i ordered this in colour medium and tried it out. I have used this product every single day since i received it and i have been getting compliment after compliment about my brows (even though they are like caterpillars at the minute). This is so easy to use and long lasting and i am so impressed with the quality of packaging. I just cant believed more people haven't discovered this palette. Must be ELFs best kept secret...



Studio Blush
I bought this in Mellow Mauve and i really love this colour. You can use this lightly for a subtle healthy glow or you can layer this for a more dramatic look. This blusher has been featured in many magazines and rated highly by many famous make up artists. The packaging is top quality and alot like that of NARS.


                            


                           Contouring Blush & Bronzing Cream
I LOVE to contour and highlight. And if you don't do this then you should start. It works wonders. From creating cheek bones to slimming down your face, its amazing the results you can achieve. This is my first cream contouring palette and i was a bit reluctant to try this out. Contouring definitely does take some practise but once you know how and after some practice its like riding a bike. I ordered this in the colour St Lucia (also available in powder contouring blush and bronzer palette). Its creamy and smooth and i LOVE this shade. I found this surprisingly easy to use but for anyone not familiar with this procedure a few practices is advisable and i would suggest using the ELF Contouring blush and bronzer powder palette instead.





Baked highlighter & Baked bronzer
Highlighter in Pink diamonds and bronzer in St Lucia. Ehhh... I was really disappointed when i received these as i was most excited to try these out. When i opened them they were both broken and unlike most of ELFs studio line i found the packaging quite poor. However i cannot complain about the product itself. i use both these as a highlight depending the look that I'm trying to achieve.

Essential Shimmer
Again the packaging is a little disappointing but for the price i really shouldn't complain. The product itself is nice and does what its supposed to. Another nice little highlighter.






Tone Correcting Concealer
Rosey Beige and Ivory are the colours i ordered. These concealers have a nice soft texture, they are extremely lightweight therefore perfect for the under eye area giving a fresh and glowing finish. However they are not high coverage but are perfect for covering the normal under eye circles. I don't recommend these to anyone who needs a high coverage under eye concealer.

                                           Studio Matt Lip Colour                         

Soooo Impressed. I bought these in Rich Red (My Fav) Tea Rose & Natural. When deciding on the colours i wanted i wasn't to impressed by the selection. Rich Red is by far my favorite. These Lip colours is so highly pigmented and long lasting & do not run or budge. Although i love a matt finish i would recommend using a clear gloss on top of these of lip colours or vasaline underneath as these Lip colours are slightly drying. But I really love them. The packaging is top quality & i cant believe how pleased i am with these. Fingers crossed ELF brings out some more shades in these fantastic Lip colours...  

Studio Moisturizing Lipstick

I bought this in Pink Minx and i have to say the colour was not what i was expecting. Its a little dull and over all i wasn't impressed with this product like i was with the Lip colour. Its an okay lipstick but i have definitely used better in the same price range. Would only buy these again if i found a colour i really loved.

Studio Eyeliner & Waterproof lengthening & Volumizing Mascara
Eyeliner in coffee and mascara in Black brown. i ordered these as i loved the colours. The eyeliner was lighter in colour than i thought it would be but i liked it all the same. The eyeliner is creamy and applies smoothly. Its not very long lasting however but is good for the price. The mascara i love. It definitely adds length and volume to your lashes and the colour is gorgeous. This mascara is perfect for a more mature lady and perfectly complements a bronze look as does the eyeliner. I have used better mascara but i do really like this mascara as it builds well without clumping.



Long Lasting Lustrous Eye shadow
Eeeeekkk... I LOVE this... Mine is in the colour Gold. This product is gorgeous,long lasting and highly pigmented. It can be used on its own or under an eye shadow for a gold colour base. This shadow comes in a range of colours that i will definitely be trying out. It has a whipped gel texture and surprisingly fluffy once applied. It can also be used as a liner. Amazeballz! <3




Eye Brushes
Studio Eye shadow C brush- synthetic brush, can be used with wet or dry products.

Picks up a great amount of product and distributes it perfectly. Soft an fluffy and perfect for placing product on he lid.

Studio contour brush- synthetic bush, its a soft small brush. i use this brush for placing and blending a small amount of dark product in and around he crease.

Crystal blending brush- synthetic brush, this brush is a little bigger than the studio contour brush. I love this brush. Its perfect for blending and its super cute with its crystal encrusted handle.

Essential smudge brush- I use this brush for smudging my eyeliner for a smokey eye effect. Its small and soft so its also perfect for placing eyeshadow in hard to reach areas, inner corner of the eye, under the water line and for highlighting under my brow bone.

These Brushes are all amazing. The quality is brilliant considering how inexpensive they are. I am comparing these brushes with high end top quality brushes and would highly recommend them to anyone, for personal or professional use.


Lip Exfoliator
Okay so i cant stress how much i love this little guy. Not only does it smell and taste divine but it also works a treat. Its so handy because it comes in the form of a lipstick so its quick and easy to use. After using this product a few times your lipstick, liner and gloss will have a more even and flawless finish and will last longer. If you don't have 1 of these, you should! I'm just sorry i didn't buy more...




Eye Primer
As I'm guessing you have already picked up on that the fact I'm slightly obsessed with primers, this one is no different. My one is in the colour blush. i had ordered these in many different colours as the price was definitely right. They were out of stock of all the rest of the colours i ordered (normally a good sign). This primer is creamy and smooth and is a good base for eye shadow. It prevents creasing and eye shadow clings and sticks to it aiding the longevity of your shadows.

Hope you guys found this post helpfull. If you have any questions on any of the products or ordering information please just ask. I will leave the links for the ELF website bellow and keep and eye out on my facebook and twitter pages for my ELF cosmetic GIVEAWAY competition which i will be announcing soon. Below are the products i will be giving away to one lucky winner... :)

Ordering Information...

ELF Cosmetics-Ordering from Ireland, England, Scotland & Wales!
Elf Cosmetics-Ordering from Outside of Ireland & UK!

INGLOT REVIEW

CRINGE!!! Selfie!!!

Just wanted to show me wearing the foundation in my review!

And below with myself, my mate with all the Inglot make up (totes jealous) and she is wearing the foundation in the shade number 50.

Enjoy :) <3

So I was getting ready to hit the town on Saturday night and my girlfriends came to my house to get ready. One of my friends is like myself and pretty obsessed with make up and let me tell you she has quite the impressive collection. In her fabulous make up case she had some Inglot make up products which i have been dying to experiment with.

Here we have 3 of Inglots YSM Foundation creams, Inglots sparkling dust which inspired me to do this blog post, Inglots pressed powder, Inglots Face blush, 3 Inglot Lipsticks and an Inglot lipliner.

These foundations are from the YSM collection and the shades i have here are 49, 50 and 52. As you can see from the swatches the shade 49 is closest to my natural skin tone but for a day time foundation i think i would go for a 48 as i like my foundation natural and even and blended exactly to the colour of my neck. But 49 is pretty close aswell. For a night time foundation i would definitely go a bit darker as i wear tan and 49 would be to light. I tested out 50 and it was just a little on the dark side so i mixed both 49 and 50 and got the absolute perfect shade for my skin tone. This foundation is lightweight, with medium coverage but builds really well if you like better coverage and blends amazingly. Its creamy in texture and doesn't cake or settle into fine lines or wrinkles. It comes in a good range of colours ranging from 42 up to 53 and is extremely reasonably priced at i think around  €18.00 although i have seen them on line for £11.00 so i could be wrong. Each tube is 30ml, the tube looks tiny however you only use a small amount of product because this foundation is quite pigmented. Overall i LOVED this foundation and  i think i will be trying it out on my clients. It stayed put the entire night and i didn't have to touch up at all.

So this product above is called Body Sparkle. Body Sparkle is tiny glitter flakes which reflects light and adds colour and dimension. This comes in a variety of colours so you will definitely find one that best suits you. This one is in the shade 64 (i think). I applied this to the areas i wanted to highlight and it worked perfectly and like the foundation it didn't move or fade away and blended nicely aswell. The value for money is amazing retailing at £12.00 (cant find a price in Euro), it would take ages to get through this pot and any similar products i have seen in different brands was either alot more expensive or came in much smaller quantity. This amazing pot of glitter has many different uses, it can be used as eyeshadow, mixed through lipstick or gloss, added to a cream blusher or used for nail art.. Really liked this product, the pictures really doesn't do it any justice. BUY 1... U NEED 1... (and I'm not usually a fan of glitter)... :)

As for the lipsticks, i used the coral lipstick on a different occasion and i really loved the colour. Its creamy and moisturizing and doesn't dry out your lips. It is super long lasting even after drinking and eating and its highly pigmented. The price is in or around £10.00 which is pretty damn cheap considering its quality...

What i really think??

Overall each Inglot product i used gets a massive thumbs up from me. I can honestly say the YSM foundation and lipsticks are among my new favorite products to date. They are up there along with the best i have ever used. The packaging is top quality and so is the product itself. In my opinion the quality is equal to MAC but at a fraction of the price! :) LOVE IT!!

Hope you guys found this helpful... I love hearing your feed back so please comment and if you have any questions, requests or for more info on any of the products or where to purchase them from, please let me know...x...

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Wedding Guest Make Up!!

I had the pleasure of doing make up today in Karens Hair Boutique for the very lovely Caira. Ciara was attending a wedding and i completed this look today with +Urban Decay Cosmetics Naked 3 Palette. Tutorial on requests. Let me no your thoughts guys!! x

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Billion Dollar Brows

Eagerly awaiting my appointment with the lovely Jamie 

in Envie Beauty Salon for my BILLION DOLLAR BROWS! 

Keep an eye out over t next week or so for before & after 

pics, a full review and maybe even a wee competition!!!

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Belle of the ball

I really love this look, smokey eye with semi winged liner and a dust of gold shimmer. This beautiful gold eye shadow on the inner corner and along the bottom lash line really pops Shirrins eye colour making them stand out. I used both a peachy blush and suttle peach lip gloss to complement the tones and already used and to leave the emphasis on her eyes!

Bridal make up

This soft and elegant look was requested by the beautiful  Shannon for her prom. This look would also be perfect for a more daring bride on her special day. I used the Too faced Smokey eye palette and individual lashes. Tutioral on request .

My Top 5 Make up Bag must haves!!

My Top 5 Make up Bag must haves!!

I want to share my Top 5 make up bags must haves with you guys. These are some of the products that i could not live without. I will talk you through where i purchased them and also the retail price of each product. these are all higher end products however they are still pretty affordable. 

Make up must have #1
Real techniques expert face brush!

                                                          

Finding the perfect foundation brush is so important u wouldn't believe. This brush is by far the best tool i have ever used when it comes to applying foundation. Its firm and soft and is not wasteful. It picks up just the right amount of product and easily transfers it onto the skin resulting in a flawless and high definition finish. I have recommend this brush to many of my clients. It washes and drys perfectly and never sheds a single hair. The quality of these brushes are incredible and the price is extremely reasonable. If you don't own one then u should. I LOVE LOVE LOVE Real Techniques Brushes. 

Retail price: €13.00

Where i purchased this product : http://www.boots.ie/

Alternative places to purchase:  http://realtechniques.com/ or http://ie.iherb.com/search?sug=real%20techniques&kw=real%20t&rank=3#p=1

Make up must have

 #2Mac Gel Liner

I have always found that creating the perfect even wing liner a bit of a challenge, every liner i used seemed to drag and i was constantly going back for more product and then i discovered mac fluid-line. This eyeliner is my saving grace. Its extremely creamy and smooth and glides evenly on the lid. No more tugging or double dipping. It blends out perfectly and doesn't run or smudge once its set.I have this in the colour blacktrack. Amazing product!

Retails: at around €18

Where i purchased: http://www.brownthomas.com/

Alternative place to purchase: In any Mac outlet

Make up must have #3
L'Oreal False Lash Telescopic Mascara

This is a great mascara as it adds definition, volume and length to your lashes. It separates the lashes well, this is a major must for me as i don't like clumpy lashes. If you like to curl your lashes i find that this mascara holds the curl really well. I have the waterproof version which is perfect for brides and our awful Irish weather. This mascara will not budge once applied so make sure you have some good eye make up remover at hand. After reading all the rave reviews about this product i just had to buy it and i'm so glad i did. I will definitely repurchase this mascara.

Retail price: around €16.00

Where i purchased: https://www.carapharmacy.com/

Alternative places to purchase:http://www.boots.ie/en/LOreal-False-Lash-Telescopic-Mascara_1245134/

Make up must have #4
Too Faced Smokey Eye Shadow Palette 

If you are looking for the PERFECT palette then look no further!!!! This is thee most amazing palette i own. The shades in this palette can create many different looks, form a natural smokey eye to a maxed out full on glitzed look to a sultry smokey eye. The shadows are extremely pigmented they are amazing and will last you a life time. I am a huge fan of the naked palettes however this palette does take the lead for me. These palettes also comes in different shades and i will be purchasing them very soon. I feel that these eye shadows are so under rated. They get a MASSIVE thumbs up from me & i would recommend them to everyone as i feel anyone could wear these shadows. I use this palette almost every time i do a smokey eye! <3 LOVE <3 

Retail price: €35.00

Where i purchased: My beautiful cousin Lisa bought this for me in America.

Alternative places to buy: http://www.debenhams.ie/

Make up mus have #5

Urban Decay-all nighter, setting spray

Well this is my last Make up bag must have product, and i definitely saved the best for last. This is without a doubt my holy grail product. I cannot brag about it enough and i definitely would never let myself run out of this product. I spray this on my face as a final step to my make up routine. It sets my entire make up (foundation, powder, blusher, eye shadow, everything) and holds it in place the entire day & night in any weather condition. Very little to no touch ups is needed for hours after applying this product. Its weightless and drys pretty quickly and doesn't leave a sticky feeling on this skin. you'll hardly feel it - and once you've applied it, you won't even know it's there. And once you've tried 

it u'll b hooked... **Warning** Highly addictive product :)

Retail price : €12:00 30ml Travel Size

                  €29.00 118ml

Where i purchased: http://www.debenhams.ie/

alternative places to purchase: in some Urban Decay outlets

Thank you for taking the time to read my blog. I hoped this has helped you guys. I will also be doing a video blog soon on t same products and i will be doing a similar post on lower budgets products aswell. If you have any suggestions or questions please do let me no by leaving a comment below.

 Thanks guys, much appreciated! :)

Champagne Smokey Eye

Champagne Smokey eye

Hi everyone. This is a picture of the very beautiful Eve who was attending a family function. I decided to give her a light but stand out smokey eye with a flawless complexion and a light pink blush. The shadows i used on Eve are from Too faced palette, the smokey eye collection. This is one of my favorite palettes of all times. Its a must have for all you smokey eye enthusiasts. Tutorials for this look on request, so let me no if you would like to see this look.