I’m trying to be more active on Instagram for 2019!
I also have a Facebook page but it doesn’t seem to be the thing anymore so I update my Instagram more.
I am on Snapchat too!
If you follow me on these leave a flag from your country in comments so I know who you are and I’ll follow you back 😘
Are you getting married or planning your hen? Looking for cute accessories? I’ve found some really cute ideas and you can get them for a fraction of the price online Here
This Donut wall decoration is only £14.99 but can make a big impact to your sweets station.
I’m loving the rose gold and coppery colours for interiors and these balloons are just so cute at £3.49
These tassels will bring some glam to an empty space for £5.99 and there’s loads of colours here too GingerRay.co.uk
Fluted sleeve choker blouse €13
Backpack €12
Red dress €14
Lilac sweatshirt €10
Yellow flared sleeve sweatshirt €10
And the best news is this lot are all from Penneys / Primark
www.Primark.ie
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A sleek black line is the key to every sophisticated beauty look and SS17 saw the statement eyeliner trend take centre stage on couture catwalks. Fashion houses such as Fendi, Chloé and Kenzo are among those to have embraced various liner trends and in keeping with the latest fashion trends, Catrice has a great range of new additions to help you get the look.
A lined eye is timeless and can complete any look. Whether it’s a smart defined look you are after, a smokey smudged line or something a little more daring, Catrice Cosmetics has got you covered!
Here are a few of our must-have products, available from Penneys stores and pharmacies nationwide now!
Catrice Eye‘Matic Dip Liner Waterproof 010, €3.70
For a lasting liquid line the Eye’Matic Dip Liner is the ultimate must-have with its short drying time and durability. This liner is the go-to for on the go application with the slim, accurate tip of the brush allowing simple and clean application. The deep black texture means the line won’t fade throughout the day or night so there is no need to re-apply.
A ‘top tip’ from Catrice – Those who find creating accurate eyeliner styles difficult may find it easier to apply individual dots along the lashline and then connect them starting from the inner corner of the eye and moving outwards. Small mishaps can easily be removed using a tapered cotton bud.
Catrice Glam & Doll Super Black Liner 010, €3.50
Take inspiration from Fendi’s SS17 show where Gigi Hadid rocked the runway with a feline flicked liner! Catrice have taken the stress out of achieving the perfect ‘feline flick ‘with the Glam & Doll Super Black Liner.
Created for beginners, the flexible felt-tip in a tulip shape allows an easy application of slim or broad eyeliner styles. The liquid is highly pigmented which means an intense look can be easily achieved.
Catrice Liquid Gel Cushion Eye Liner 010, €4.95
This Catrice innovation revolutionises the application of eyeliner! The cushion inside the tub is soaked with the highly pigmented, feathery light liquid texture. It is best to apply the long lasting formula with a flat, slanted or tapered eyeliner brush. Simply press the brush into the cushion soaked with the liquid and it will absorb just the right amount of the product. To achieve a more daring smudged ‘smokey look’ as seen in both Chloé’s and Kenzo’s SS17 shows, take a blending brush and smoke the line outwards.
Embrace the feline flick with Catrice – available from Penneys stores and pharmacies nationwide now!
Contouring, highlighting, strobing, baking… each season brings a new beauty trend, be it fad or fashion. Luckily, Catrice Cosmetics always has a finger on the pulse of all the latest trends, bringing you the very best on-trend products at every day prices. When it comes to shading and highlighting, remember that it’s important to keep things natural – accentuating the natural lines, hallows and highlights that shape our face.Definition isn’t just confined to your skin, however – brows, eyes and lips also get in on the action this season thanks to some hero products from Catrice! Here are just a few of our favourites for a perfectly sculpted look:
Catrice Prime & Fine Professional Contouring Palette, €4.95
Two-in-one products will always come up trumps in our book! This duo, consisting of two easy-to-blend powders, allows you to create a professional makeup look
from home. The darker shade is applied under the cheekbones, along the hairline and beneath the jawline to define the shape of your face before blending. The
lighter shade is used to highlight the cheekbones, brow arch and bridge of the nose. Before applying lipstick or lipgloss, use your finger to dab the highlighter on your cupids bow to make lips pop.
Catrice Light & Shadow Blush, €4.50
This dual blush contains a lighter highlighting shade and a darker blush which can be applied individually for clear contouring and definition or blended for a more subtle effect. For an alternative beauty trick, this blush also looks fantastic worn on the eyes, using the lighter shade along the brow bone and the darker shade on the eye lid or crease of the eye. Available in 3 shades – coral, rosewood and dark red.
Catrice Liquid Luminizer Strobing Pen, €4.50
Add subtle definition and shimmer with the new Liquid Luminizer Strobing Pen, available in 2 shimmering shades – 010 Sleeping Beauty’s Rose and 020 Ready for Champagne. The product has a soft brush applicator for accurate application of the easy-to-blend liquid formula. The texture is enriched with fine shimmer particles to capture and reflect the light for radiant skin.
Catrice Eye & Brow Contouring Palette, €4.95
Shade and shimmer effortlessly with Catrice’s Eye & Brow Contouring Palette. Available in 2 shades, this palette contains 3 soft matt shades for the lids and eyebrows as well as a shimmering highlighter to accentuate the eyes.
Catrice Brow Lifter & Highlighter, €4.50
This professional 2-in-1 is the perfect makeup duo for the eye area – use the matt highlighter to accentuate the brow bone and frame your eyebrows while the shimmering highlighter is applied to the waterline and inner corners of the eyes.
Define, contour and glow this Spring with Catrice Cosmetics, available from Penneys stores and pharmacies nationwide now!
LIFE IS A CRUISE is the spirit of a private yacht summer cruise on the Mediterranean. 
Presented in a two-part series, LIFE IS A CRUISE focuses first on the face, glowing with sun-drenched colors. Episode two will bring out the eyes with the colors of a beautiful summer’s night.
For its new LIFE IS A CRUISE FACE collection, Giorgio Armani has once again drawn inspiration from the light of the Mediterranean sun to warm and enhance the skin.
This collection features summer makeup that can be worn all year long to bring a natural looking glow to any skin tone, for that “just back from holiday” look. With a three-product routine suited for all skin tones, the skin is heightened with warm, natural colors like those of the sun.
The ritual features two star products and one new product:
– MAESTRO UV SKIN DEFENSE PRIMER SFP50 preserves and protects the skin against UV rays.
– MAESTRO LIQUID SUMMER BRONZER, with its legendary ultra-light formula, recreates the perfect sun-kissed glow.
– The new SUNRISE PALETTE flatters all skin tones with warm, natural colors.
A THREE-STEP SUNCARE RITUAL
CLOSE PROTECTION: MAESTRO UV SKIN DEFENSE PRIMER SPF 50
MAESTRO UV SKIN DEFENSE PRIMER SPF 50 protects the skin at all times. This liquid primer combines high UV protection with an antioxidant action, enveloping the skin in a protective veil. Its lightweight texture appears to vanish without a trace and is undetectable.
A RADIANT COMPLEXION: MAESTRO LIQUID SUMMER BRONZER
MAESTRO LIQUID SUMMER BRONZER creates an amazingly natural-looking summer glow with flawless facial contours. Infused with micro-spheres, MAESTRO LIQUID SUMMER BRONZER boasts a silky weightless texture, as soft and airy as a powder. It lets the skin breathe and gives it a sheer glow. Three warm and luminous shades, N°090, N°100 and°110, adapt to all skin tones. Apply MAESTRO LIQUID SUMMER BRONZER over the entire face or in touches from the cheeks to the temples for a natural summer glow. A single drop is enough to revive the complexion.
A SUN-KISSED COMPLEXION: NEW LIMITED-EDITION SUNRISE PALETTE
The SUNRISE PALETTE bronzing powder flatters every skin tones with a warm, radiant tan, for a natural Mediterranean glow. More than just a powder, the limited-edition SUNRISE PALETTE boasts a creamy texture that glides on the skin with the stunning coverage provided by pure pigments. A simple brushstroke dresses the complexion with the warm, beautiful colors of a day out on a yacht.
The SUNRISE PALETTE is embossed with a wave just like light reflecting on the water. To be used alone or in a three-step routine, during the summer or all year round, LIFE IS A CRUISE FACE provides skin with a glowy summer tan and has a flawless hold.
Linda Cantello, Giorgio Armani International Make-Up Artist
“Traditional bronzing products are usually way too grey or orange and always look fake and cheap. Inspired by Mr. Armani’s magnificent yacht, Main, I created the perfect bronzing collection for a flawless natural looking tan. For the first time, Giorgio Armani Beauty offers a collection that recreates the “just disembarked from your yacht” healthy tanned glow.”
Giorgio Armani Life Is a Cruise Collection will be available exclusively at Brown Thomas Dublin, Cork & Limerick or www.brownthomas.com from April 2017.
SUNRISE PALETTE RRP €70.00
MAESTRO UV SKIN DEFENSE PRIMER SPF 50 RRP €46.00
MAESTRO LIQUID SUMMER BRONZER RRP €46.00
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INFUSE YOUR SKIN WITH PURE VITALITY
Kiehl’s chemists proudly introduce Pure Vitality Skin Renewing Cream, a 99.6% naturally-derived formula that is the first of its kind to leverage the combined efficacy of two world-renowned wellness
ingredients – New Zealand Manuka Honey and Korean Red Ginseng Root. While cocooning the skin in a comforting and nourishing texture, this breakthrough moisturizer helps skin resist hydration loss[4]
while also aiding in recovery from existing skin damage. In a clinical test[5], skin’s radiance and glow improved by 41.8% while skin’s texture and smoothness improved by 39.7%.
To assess the advanced efficacy of their new formula, Kiehl’s chemists solicited an unprecedented
“Healthy Skin Torture Test.” In the study, a Healthy Skin Panel of women ages 20 to 30 (Control) were assessed for skin radiance, smoothness and softness, while a Less Healthy Skin Panel of women ages 35 to 49 (Treated with Pure Vitality) were tested for the same attributes before and after use of Kiehl’s new formula. After 8 weeks of using Pure Vitality Skin Renewing Cream, the Less Healthy Skin panel demonstrated clinical scores that were either on par[6] with or surpassed[7] the Healthy Skin Panel.
NATURALLY SOURCED FROM AROUND THE WORLD
NEW ZEALAND MANUKA HONEY
Manuka Honey is sustainably harvested in New Zealand.
Manuka Honey is a dark, creamy mono-floral honey is valued in medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial properties and ability to treat skin wounds, even post surgery[9]. Compared to any other form of honey, it has the highest polyphenol level and anti-oxidant activity[10], which help to protect the skin from oxidative damage such as pollution and UV. It is also known to stimulate collagen producing fibroblasts and keratinocytes, helping repair damage and maintain skin barrier hydration due to its high sugar content and 4x more minerals than any other honey[11].
Prior to formulation, Kiehl’s chemists tested the ingredient in a neutral base to evaluate its capacity to accelerate skin barrier recovery by reducing TEWL[12] vs. control site. After 2 hours TEWL decreased by 70.07% on the treated site vs 57.08% untreated[13] demonstrating the superior ability of this ingredient to maintain skin barrier.
KOREAN RED GINSENG ROOT
Red Ginseng Root is sourced from Korea and is a botanical used in Asian beauty regimes.
Korean Red Ginseng Root has been linked to stimulation and protection of the cellular energy pathways that begin to malfunction or slow down over time. This highly potent form of ginseng protects the cell’s mitochondria from oxidative stress and increases the production of energy-related molecules and pathways[15].
Kiehls Pure Vitality Cream RRP €56.00
Kiehl’s is available:
Kiehl’s 35 Wicklow Street,
Dundrum Town Centre,
and Arnott’s Department Store
or online at Here
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The clever people at Trndbeauty have chosen these four pans of eyeshadow to create this bespoke eyeshadow palette for Valentine’s Day. And here is what they say about it.
” With Valentines just around the corner we took some of our favourite loved up shades from Suva Beauty and put them into our very own Valentines Palette. Whether you’re taken or single – we need NO excuse to treat ourselves! “
4 beautiful shades from Suva Beauty all in one palette; 2 Shimmer Shades (Resort and Empire State) and 2 Matte Shades (Lock Bridge and Bloody Mary). These shades can be used together for the ultimate valentines glam or separately throughout the year!
Things to note about Suva Beauty:
– Shimmer shadows are beautifully textured and buttery to touch
– Built in primer in all shadow
– Magnetic Removable Pans
– XL Shadows with 4g of product!!
– Highest grade of pigmentation available
This special Valentine’s Palette can be yours for just €40 and you can Buy here
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They’re Real! Double The Lip Liner & Lipstick in one and I have some exciting beauty news that they will be launching in stores this weekend (28th Jan 2017).
There are 8 shades in total in the collection and they will be launching on all benefit counters in Ireland this weekend for €22 each.
8 NEW eye shadows to add to the They’re Real! Collection. With the Duo Shadow Blender it’s beyond easy to get bigger, sexier eyes with this perfectly paired powder eyeshadow duo (€26 each).
Find your nearest stockist Here 💋🌟
Kiehls men’s facial fuel set €35.50
Step One: Facial Fuel Energizing Face Wash, an efficient and refreshing face wash with caffeine, menthol and invigorating citrus extracts.
• Step Two: Facial Fuel Energizing Face Scrub, a “refueling facial buffer” that re-energizes and smoothes skin.
• Step Three: Facial Fuel Moisture Treatment for Men, a vitamin-enriched and energizing non-oily facial moisturizer.
• Complete with a complimentary deluxe sample of our Ultimate Strength Hand Salve, a cult classic maximum-strength moisturizer for dry, active hands.
Available from Kiehls stores and from Arnotts.ie
Baby it’s cold outside, so get the men in your lives a onesie to keep them cosy and cuddly. Penneys from €18
Biofresh Men’s skin care gift set €35.00 Available in Swords or Drogheda stores or online here: Biofresh
Penneys knitwear for men from €18
Biofresh Men’s Perfume €20 buy Here
Daniel Wellington Sheffield Black Leather Strap Watch €150.00 buy Here
Men’s grooming range starts from €2.50 in Penneys now.
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Penneys have come up with the make up goods yet again!
This morning I received this cute delivery of their new gorgeous rose gold foundation brush and very sturdy make up brush holder. This holder is so well made and I think it would be perfect to protect your personal make up brushes when going on holidays.
The Foundation brush it feels so soft and silky, almost velvety, it’s great to give a light to medium coverage of foundation and is also excellent for blending cream contouring. It is available in July for only €4 and would be an amazing dupe for the more expensive ones available.
Limited Edition “Sound of Silence” by CATRICE in July 2016. This capsule collection is comprised of an Eyeshadow Pen in 3 shades, a Gel Eye Liner, a Golden Lip Glow Lipstick, a Blush & Bronzer combo, a fluid glow highlighter and 4 brand new Nail Lacquer shades, each encased in luxurious gold-effect packaging. Throughout the collection, neutral natural tones like brown and beige stand in a modern contrast to mauve and lilac, which are refined with golden highlights. The Fluid Glow conjures-up beautiful light reflections on the skin while the Blush & Bronze sets summery accents.
Sound of Silence by CATRICE – Pen Stroke Eye Shadow
One stroke is all you need! Each of these three eyeshadow pens glide onto the skin with a creamy texture and silky matt finish. The sponge applicator allows you to blend as you wish, adding the finishing touch to long-lasting results. Available in C01 Calm Down ‘n’ MAUVE On, C02 Pure Silence and C03 mudITATION.
RRP €4.50*.
Sound of Silence by CATRICE – Gel Eye Pencil
This Gel Eye Pencil with an intensive colour-dispersion sets golden, metallic highlights for a luxurious look. Available in C01 Golden Spirit, RRP €3.70*.
Sound of Silence by CATRICE – Golden Lip Glow
Desert Rose! This lightly pigmented lipstick contains a golden core that adds a shimmering shiny finish to the fresh rose lipstick.
Available in C01 Golden Spirit, RRP €4.50*.
Sound of Silence by CATRICE – Blush & Bronze
This beautiful duo scores points with its subtle shimmer effect: the bronzing powder delivers a natural tanned look while the fine pink blush creates a fresh complexion. Available in C01 Desert Flower, RRP €5.50*.
Sound of Silence by CATRICE – Fluid Glow
G(l)o(w) for Gold! This fabulous fluid highlighter can be applied on its own or mixed with a foundation for a glowing, dewy finish. The innovative glass container boasts a pipette applicator to allow an accurate dosage. Available in C01 Golden Spirit, RRP €4.50*.
Sound of Silence by CATRICE – Nail Lacquer
Four limited nail polishes join the Catrice family from Sound of Silence: mauve, pink with a blue shimmer, a dark nude and mud with a golden shimmer – inspired by cactus blossoms, sand and stones. Available in C01 Calm Down ‘n’ MAUVE On, C02 Touched By Peace, C03 mudITATION and C04 Quietude. RRP €2.95*.
“Sound of Silence” by CATRICE will be available in Penneys Stores and pharmacies nationwide this July!
I finally managed to snap up this gorgeous Sleek Highlighting palette I’ve seen everywhere on blog land and I found it in my local hair supply shop Des Maguire’s Hair & Beauty Supplies Here’s their Facebook Page.
Below are some pics of the divine palette and video swatches from my snapchat too! My username on snapchat is annmariecj Coke give me a follow for random life snaps with make up too!
I love the entire palette and can’t decide if I have a favourite from it yet! Have you got this palette? What’s your favourite highlighter?
Here are the swatches 💫🌟💫
I did my niece Paige’s make up for her graduation and used the palette on her, the results are fab! Highlighter on fleek💫🌟💫
Sleek is available from Des Maguire Hair & Beauty Supplies Here ,most pharmacies and online from Meaghers.ie from €13.49
I adore highlighter popped on the high points of the face as part of my make up applications. Some clients love the “see from space” highlighting whilst some go for the “gentle glow look” whatever the desired effect I have accumulated a lot of products to achieve any highlighting look.
I have my all time favourite Mary Lou-Manizer from The Balm which I got in Make Up For Ever. This is just beautiful and so fine it can be used on mature skin as the particles are so fine it gives the skin a healthy glow without being too glittery and the packaging is so pretty.
MAC Soft N Gentle is my other favourite and has been for quite some time. I love this over eyelids to brighten up a dull eye or applied to inner corner of the eye to open eyes up. Gorgeous on cheekbones, down the nose or on Cupid’s bow to make lips appear fuller & it lasts ages too.(I’ve had this one a year & need to restock).
LULU from the Pippa Palette is just so pretty and applied with fingers will give you a subtle glow or built up with brush will give you a more defined effect.A gorgeous highlighter you can wear anywhere you want to draw attention to.
Glow from CATRICE is a brilliant budget buy and has sold out everywhere, stockists are finding it impossible to keep in stock as most highlighters are in big demand at the moment with everyone wanting to try it out themselves.
Buff Sheer Glo Movie Star is a liquid highlighter which illuminates skin and when applied under foundation it gives the skin a glow. If applied over foundation the look is more striking and set with a loose powder to keep it in place and last for the day.
Benefit Highbeam has been a staple in my kit since it was released and I still pull it out from time to time for a subtle look, it helps make dry/dull skin look luminous and glowing. I mix with foundation and apply with a brush.
MAC Shell cream eyeshadow is up there in my cream favourites as it has a gorgeous pinky hue and flattering shimmer. Gorgeous on cheekbones, down the nose and even on your décolletage.
MAC Pearl cream eyeshadow is a whiter version and best suited to Ivory/paler complexions. Easy to blend and handy for travelling as it’s a cream, so it won’t shatter if you drop it.
Golden Goddess Shimmering Dry Oil from Cocoa Brown is a gorgeous highlighter for tanned sallow skin types. It can be used anywhere on face or body to accentuate your best features be they your legs, collar bones, slim arms or shoulders.
Charlotte Tilbury Wonder Glow, instant soft focus beauty flash is a gorgeous light liquid highlighter with a yellow/golden tone. Lovely under foundation for a subtle glow or over foundation for a more dramatic effect.
Vita Liberata capture the light skin perfecting illuminisor Latte is amazing on dark tanned skin, better than a BB cream it gives soft focus for lines and wrinkles,whilst creating an optical illusion as it’s subtle shimmering particles “capture the light”.
Catrice Blush Artist shading palette shade: 010 BronzÉclat the highlighter included in this nifty palette is more of a peachy tone and perfect for anyone with dull skin needing a lift as it’s so subtle and forgiving, perfect for a first timer to highlighting.
The design, the girly animated packaging, formulations,colours,concepts, names of products and overall ethos of The Balm has always caught my eye.
I have had many products from The Balm and always purchased from Make Up For Ever on Clarendon Street.
The very gorgeous people from The Balm have sent me some gorgeous products to use on my shoots and clients and I am in love with it all!
It’s safe to say the packaging is just so cute,quirky,girly and stands out from any other brand.
No matter how messy my kit is on a shoot day I can instantly identify The Balm products because of the distinctive packaging. 
The Balm is available Here or from
Check out my blogpost on doing make up for Michael Bolton Here 💋
I received these CATRICE products today and they are just amazing for a budget range. Perfect for teenagers, make up students or anyone who wants to experiment with their look and has a limited budget or can’t afford the higher end brands. 
I have tried out a few products from the range before and anyone who knows me will know that I use the brow kit on myself and clients as it enables you to create a very natural looking brow when used dry with an angled brush or to create a more dramatic brow just spritz your brush with a bit of water or MAC fix + spray.
If like me you have coloured hair/ frizzy hair/ humidity disaster hair or dry ends then you’ll know the struggle is real to keep it looking shiny and healthy.
I have just a few of my favourite oils and sprays I use on the ends of my hair here to show you.
Aussie Miracle Hair Insurance is a leave in conditioning spray which you spray onto hair when it’s wet/damp and I find it amazing when my hair is drying out/frizzy as it calms the follicles down and less frizz. It also makes brushing my hair much easier so I use it on my daughters hair too.
Semi Di Lino Heat Protectant spray is amazing for giving your hair a glossy shine and it protects it from the heat of your hair dryer/straightener/tongs.
Revlon Uniq One. I love the smell of this and it definitely helps protect your hair from moisture/humidity/frizz. Leaves your hair soft and manageable too.
L’Oreal Mythic Oil. This is probably my favourite of all as it just makes my (Frizzy,woolly) hair so sleek,shiny and healthy looking. I carry this with me if I tie my hair up too, to tame any stray hairs or flyaway hairs.
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ROUGE D’ARMANI, THE COUTURE LIPSTICK 
Giorgio Armani Beauty has exalted women’s beauty for 15 years, offering innovative and sophisticated formulas with ultra-natural results. All Armani beauty make-up boasts sensorial textures, refined colours and minimalist packaging.
Today, ROUGE D’ARMANI takes centre stage with Canadian actress Sarah Gadon, ambassadress of Giorgio Armani Beauty make-up.
ROUGE D’ARMANI, AN ICONIC LIPSTICK
“I love red lips, because they always look glamorous. For me, applying lipstick is a sensual step that can boost a woman’s confidence. As soon as you apply ROUGE d’ARMANI, you know that its cutting-edge formula is like no other.
It stays put for hours, without becoming dry, and glides easily over the lips to reveal a beautiful, lacquered satin finish. The ‘colour bond’ technology saturates the formula with high-quality pigments for a result that’s perfect every time.”
Linda Cantello, International Make-Up Artist Giorgio Armani
Rouge d’Armani is now a must-have Giorgio Armani make-up product for even the most demanding women. This satiny couture lipstick is used every day by make-up artists around the world.
Its gentle, lightweight formula promises exceptional colour hold and comfort for six hours straight.
A PATENTED FORMULA FOR AN IMPECCABLE RESULT
15 years ago, the Giorgio Armani Beauty laboratories patented the “Micro-fil™” process, inspired by the couturier’s very specific choice of fabrics. Make-up was crafted like tailor-made “clothing” for the complexion with a “second skin” effect uniting radiance, sheerness and subtlety.
Adapted to lipstick, this technology now becomes “Colour Fil” thanks to the magic of “Colour Bond,” based on seven years of research and protected by 12 patents. On application, a totally imperceptible 3D mesh ensures flawless colour hold. Colour is locked in for eight hours, without fading or feathering. Light reflection is boosted and lips are intensified in one silky caress.
A FORMULA FOCUSED ON SOFTNESS
– Emollient agents and micronised waxes glide over lips and improve comfort for easy application.
– Spherical micro-pigments join the “Colour Bond” technology, enriching colours to make them dazzle.
– Two lightweight oils, in perfect affinity with the lips, respectively provide comfort and a satin smooth finish.
– Lips are moisturised for six hours straight.*
– Colour doesn’t fade or feather* for eight hours.* The lip contour stays perfectly defined.
* instrumental test
PERFECT COMFORT AND HYDRATION
Self-assessment by 63 women with all lip types who tested ROUGE D’ARMANI for one week.
Soft texture: 100%
Lips feel instantly comfortable: 98.4%
Lips feel lastingly comfortable: 82.3%
Colour doesn’t fade: 90.3%
Lipstick doesn’t feather all day long: 83.9%
13 NEW SHADES
Beiges: N° 101 sand
Browns: N°200 bamboo
Corals: N°300 gio and N°301 amber
Reds: N° 404 flamboyant and N° 405 lucky red
Pinks: N°501 milano, 502 kimono, 509 blush, 514 eccentrico
Plums: N°600 front row, 601 attitude, 602 night viper
These new shades join the 11 iconic shades, including N°400, for a complete palette of 24 colours.
11 ICONIC SHADES
Beiges: N° 102 silenzio, N° 103 nuda
Reds: N° 400, N°401 redfire, N° 402 scarlatto, N°403 velours
Pinks: N° 500 garçonne, N° 508 rose alexandrie, N°510 alba, N°512 pastel glow, N°513 maharajah
AN OBJECT OF SEDUCTION
ROUGE d’ARMANI slips into a minimalist black lacquered tube and clicks shut with an exclusive magnetic closure.
THE GIORGIO ARMANI BEAUTY DRESS CODE FOR LIPS
All lipsticks signed by Armani have a specific function, thanks to feather light textures and extreme comfort for a faultless result: matte or shiny lacquer, satin finish, balm…
Couture ROUGE D’ARMANI AND LIP MAESTRO
Sophisticated, comfortable lipsticks with a spectacular Haute Couture effect. LIP MAESTRO is
swept on with a sponge applicator to offer a velvet matte finish, while the classic Rouge d’Armani lipstick is applied directly to the lips for a satiny finish.
Cruise collection: ROUGE D’ARMANI SHEERS
Sheer, dazzling shades with a moisturising formula.
Collection with ROUGE ECSTASY AND ECSTASY LACQUER
A comfortable lipstick that’s easy to wear anywhere, anytime, and a sophisticated concentrate of colour and extreme shine.
ROUGE D’ARMANI, THE COUTURE LIPSTICK (RRP €30.00) will be available exclusively at Brown Thomas Dublin, Cork & Limerick or Brown Thomas Online
I’ve loved Kiehl’s since my days working in Blu Eriu, Dublin and this new range is just gorgeous.
I get anxious when I see new mums using certain brands on their precious new borns but with Kiehls you can rest assured there are no harmful ingredients and will be super sensitive for your babies skin.
I used Kiehls and Burts Bee’s baby range when my daughter was born as I didn’t want to use anything harsh or full of chemicals.
Here’s the press release and prices:
Tested Under Paediatric & Dermatological Control & Mummy-Approved New York, NY — The joys of parenthood are many, but with that little bundle come countless decisions. From feedings and sleep schedules to tummy time and bath time, each new milestone is exciting but can be truly overwhelming. What new mums and dads crave most (except maybe a good night’s sleep), are recommendations from a reliable source about what is best for their baby, whether from a close friend or a trusted brand. Kiehl’s caters to the skincare needs of the company’s youngest customers with the Kiehl’s Baby products. By providing formulations made from our finest, safest ingredients, Kiehl’s has been a dependable source of children’s skincare for nearly 25 years. The new Kiehl’s Baby Collection continues to provide parents with our gentlest and most trust-worthy products, giving babies a head start to a lifetime of healthy looking skin.
OUR COMMITMENT:
Kiehl’s is committed to formulating baby products with carefully selected ingredients that deliver on a promise to protect and provide comfort for baby’s sensitive skin. We specifically test our formulas to validate their gentleness and our new Gentle Foaming Hair & Body Wash, Nurturing Baby Cream for Face & Body and Baby Lip Balm are tested under Pediatric & Dermatological control.
THE KIEHL’S BABY COLLECTION:
The skin is the first protective layer against outside attacks, but it takes 10 years for children’s skin to fully develop and gain the same characteristics as adult skin.[1] This means that an infant must quickly adapt to its new environment after months in its mother’s womb.
The Kiehl’s Baby Collection was developed to help maintain the integrity of baby’s skin by providing gentle care. Formulated with a special blend of ingredients, the collection leaves skin feeling nourished and soothed, leaving baby’s delicate skin, lips, and hair feeling soft, smooth and protected.
Nurturing Oil For Mother & Baby – A Gentle Massage Formulation Enriched with Olive Fruit Oil and Apricot Kernel Oil, with 100% Natural Origin Ingredients. Our mild formulation gently nurtures baby’s delicate skin with moisture and keeps mom’s skin feeling softer and smoother, too.
Enriched with a moisturizing blend of natural Olive Fruit and Apricot Kernel oils, our replenishing formula helps soothe skin while leaving it comfortable, soft and smooth. Parents will delight in the way our formulation makes their own skin feel “baby soft!” Tested to help minimize allergy risk; sensitivity tested for daily use. RRP: €21.00
Gentle Foaming Hair & Body Wash — This multi-tasking tear-free wash gently cleanses baby’s delicate skin and hair with a mild, tear-free formula. A light, pleasant scent leaves skin smelling fresh and clean. Tested under Pediatric, Dermatological & Ophthalmological control and safe for sensitive skin. RRP: €19.00
Nurturing Baby Cream for Face & Body — A special Botanical Oils Blend of Rice Bran Oil, Apricot Kernel Oil, Olive Fruit Oil and Shea Butter works to leave baby’s skin feeling nourished and ensure its hydrated and protected all day. The Baby Cream deeply hydrates dry feeling skin by delivering 48-hour hydration while also improving the feel of skin softness and smoothness. Gentle enough to use on baby’s face. Tested under Pediatric & Dermatological control and safe for sensitive skin. RRP: €19.50
Baby Lip Balm – Hydrates and nourishes baby’s lips. The formula contains Shea Butter, a natural moisturizer and helps to leave skin feeling smooth and hydrated. Vitamin E, known for its antioxidant properties, helps soothe and protect dry feeling lips. Tested under Pediatric & Dermatological control and safe for sensitive skin. RRP: €10.00
Kiehl’s is available in stores:
Wicklow Street, Dublin 2 Here
Dundrum Here
Arnotts Here
Or online Here @ Kiehl’s
If you haven’t heard of The Pippa Palette you are seriously missing out. Since its launch it has continually sold out and the demand still remains high. Why? Well it’s the pure genius product from the fab people at Blank Canvas Cosmetics and Pippa O’Connor , Model, Presenter, Entrepreneur, blogger Pippa.ie ,Wife to Brian and mother to her adorable son Ollie to who invented this one stop shop Palette with 5 Eyeshadows, Highlighter, Bronzer/Shading/contour and Blusher all in one pretty pink palette with a mirror inside.
Perfect for any one who is happy not to have to lug around lots of products when you are going away, running late for work (it’s handy on the train,tube,Luas,Plane) as its so compact.
Pippa Palette before & after
Since I received my first Pippa Palette I have pretty much dipped in to it for every conceivable make up situation. In fact I did a whole wedding using the Pippa Palette from the Bride,4 Bridesmaids and Mum all glowed with Lulu the highlighter, Pipsy the Blusher and were contoured and shaded with Amour.
The 4 matte/satin Eyeshadows are beautiful to blend and apply and the frosted/shimmer shade eyeshadow is gorgeous to use in the inner corner of the eye to brighten up eyes, make them appear bigger and I also like to apply a tiny amount just under the brows and blend well.
Pippa Palette is €34.99 and can be bought at Here at Blank Canvas Cosmetics
I was only talking to a mother and her daughter at the daughters bridal trial last Saturday about mixing foundations to get a custom colour just for your skin tone.
For years I have used the MAC pro Face and Body White foundation to lighten foundations and mix a much darker foundation to achieve a bespoke foundation for my clients.
Now The Body Shop have brought out these handy darkening and lightening shade adjusting drops to change your foundations in a few simple steps.
Every woman I know owns a few if not more bottles of foundation which are not the right colour for her skin tone and these offerings from The Body Shop are a game changer. At €17 they will be money well spent and I will be stocking up to have them on hand for any custom bespoke blending needs.
Just think of it as an investment. Your skin gets darker during the summer as we are outside more(stay away rain) or you’ve been on a sun holiday and your foundation is too pale for you now. A drop of the darkening shade adjusting drops mixing liquid will darken your foundation a shade and a half saving you buying a darker foundation and you have this at hand. And likewise in Winter your skin gets lighter and your foundation is too dark, or you decide not to wear fake tan, a drop of this mixed with a pump of your foundation will give you a perfect foundation which blends in and no tide lines.
I sometimes use some foundation on feet to cover purple/bluish tones and this will again be a welcome hand in the mixing stakes. Making life simpler.
The Body Shop Shade Adjusting Drops available at THE BODY SHOP
I have compiled just some of my make up favourites I have been mainly using this month.
Inglot #77 Gel Liner 
This liner has become iconic in the make up world and I can vouch for that. It’s pigment is so good the black is the blackest liner I’ve come across. It’s formulation makes it easy to apply and create your desired look from a close to the lash line gentle subtle line look or a dramatic feline flick. It’s also blend-able if applied under eyeshadow to give you a dark smoky eye. Use it in the water line to smoke out the eyes and give a sexy smouldery look. This liner is a staple in my kit and I would be lost without it, I always have a spare. It’s waterproof too which means if you have “leaky eye” or may cry at the wedding you are attending your eyeliner won’t be ruined 💋
Inglot AMC Eyeliner gel is €15 Get it online here Inglot.ie
Bourjois Java Rice Powder
I picked up this Bourjois Java Rice powder as I’d read quite a few bloggers on about it and I decided to check it out. Always in search of products to give that “glow” and serial Magpie that I am I couldn’t not, could I?
I ordered it online from Boots and picked it up in my local store two days later. On first impression I fell in love with the cute vintage packaging and couldn’t wait to get home to try it.
I’ve been using it daily now on myself and a few clients and I love it. I have applied it all over my face and also just where I want highlighting on cheekbones, down the nose and on collar bones and it’s finish is subtle and gives a gentle glow. I love the rose scent but this does fade throughout the day. I love the little swivel sifter inside which prevents you using too much and can also help wasting should it fall.
Bourjois Java Rice Powder is €12.99 available at Boots
Make Up For Ever HD Foundation
One of my all time favourite foundations! The coverage is amazing making application time so much faster. It’s so easy to apply and blend and because the coverage is so good it cuts down on concealing. I find after applying Make Up For Ever HD foundation my clients skin is flawless and may only need a minimal amount of concealer for spots which have a lot of redness or stubborn dark under eye colouring which is easily covered with either a few strokes of foundation or a small amount of concealer.
HD Foundation is an oil-free medium-to-full coverage liquid foundation which covers skin imperfections, while remaining invisible on-screen and in real life. It is available in a wide range of shades to suit all skin tones.
Make Up For Ever HD Foundation is €40.50 available here Make Up For Ever
Charlotte Tilbury Colour Chameleon pencils
I am in love with Champagne Diamonds and Dark Pearl.
Champagne Diamonds was designed to bring out the colour gemstone in your blue eyes and add sparkle to your eye make up.
Dark Pearl is designed to bring out the gemstone sparkle in brown eyes. 
Thes eyeshadow pencils are easy to apply and as the product is soft in texture it doesn’t drag along the eye and is so easy to blend and smudge out.
I love applying Champagne Diamonds in the inner corner of the eye to open up small eyes and highlight the area adding a bit of sparkle too.
Dark Pearl gives anyone the ability to create a fast smoky eye.
If you want to have a subtle smoky eye I suggest applying the pencil as close to the upper and lower lash line and smudging out with your ring finger or a blending eye brush. Applying a small amount of eyeshadow over this an blending will help set it and last you all day.
For a more dramatic look, apply the Dark Pearl pencil eyeshadow all over your eyelid and blend with a brush or your fingers to smudge out any lines and blend into your socket line. I like to pat on a Similar brown eyeshadow or waned brown to set and make it stay put.
Charlotte Tilbury Colour Chameleon pencils are €25 and you can shop here Brown Thomas
CATRICE Liquid Camouflage High Coverage concealer
If you haven’t got this concealer in your make up bag or heard the rave reviews about it you need to snap one up! I love colours 010 and 020
It’s my Beauty Budget Buy of the month.
The light but creamy consistency of this concealer makes it perfect for all your concealing needs. Perfect for hiding spots or blemishes, dark circles or discolouration, pigmentation and also fab for highlighting your features and giving your face dimension.
I apply it with the applicator and blend under eyes with tip of my ring finger gently patting the product to blend it in. To conceal spots or blemishes I apply the product to the back of my hand and with a cotton bud dot it where needed and blend with a soft brush making sure not to over blend and remove the product. Setting the concealer with some setting powder ensures it will not move for the day. It’s also waterproof so great for the summer months when we are all a bit more active.
CATRICE Liquid Camouflage High Coverage Concealers are €3.95 shop online here @ Meaghers.ie or in Penneys and Pharmacies Nationwide
I have been using Buff for a long time now so I thought I should share my findings.
The HD foundation lives up to its name and the coverage is great and it does give the skin a flawless finish.
The colours are good too, my most popular shades are c25&c35 yellow undertones which calm down any red/pink tones in the skin. It’s a build-able foundation too, so, if you like full coverage this is for you! It photographs great too and doesn’t leave your face looking lighter than your body.
My only gripe is that they are only 20ml, I wish they did a larger size!
There is no obvious scent or fragrance from the Buff HD foundation as I know a lot of people find fragrances in make up can be overpowering.
Buff HD Foundation €30 buy Here online or from
Weir’s Pharmacy, Mullingar Here
Movie Star Sheer Glo:
I love this illuminating liquid from buff! It’s formulation is like magic liquid for the skin. I have been using this on myself and clients and it gives a definite glow to the skin without it looking too oily or glittery.
You can apply it to areas you wish to highlight : cheekbones, down the centre of the nose, enhance your lips and apply on your Cupid’s bow, highlight your collar bones, shins(front of your legs).
I have also applied it all over the face (avoiding eye area) under foundation and it gives a soft focus, blurred effect to skin. If you love glowing skin, you will love this product.
Buff Movie Star Sheer Glo is €32 available online Here
Or in Weir’s Pharmacy Mullingar.
I picked up two of the lasting lipsticks from Wet N Wild a few months ago and have been trying them out on myself and on clients. I am impressed with the colour payoff, the pigment, the creamy consistency and the lasting power. They last about 4-5hrs even through eating and drinking, talking, rubbing lips together and general life! I’ve also applied the lipstick,blotted with tissue, reapplied, set with loose powder and they last much longer, you could get up to 8hrs if you follow this process.
The two colours I chose are E902C Bare It All a gorgeous nude colour which has been hailed as a dupe for Velvet Teddy from MAC a Kylie Jenner favourite before she designed and created her own range.
The second colour is E912C In The Flesh is a pink lipstick I love, gorgeous as a daytime pick me up. My daughter said “your eyes pop when you wear that colour Mummy” it’s also been a popular colour with brides as it’s a pink with depth and the lasting power means less time topping up during the day.
Wet N Wild is available in pharmacies Nationwide. Or contact them to find your stockist! 💋
Wet N Wild Mega Last lipsticks are €2.99 Wet N Wild
The lovely folk at TAN ORGANIC have given me two beautiful products for my gorgeous followers to help you
“Love your skin for Valentines Day”
First up is the beautiful oil I discovered on a shoot last week, and haven’t stopped talking about how quickly it was absorbed into the beautiful Jo’s skin, how divine it smells and how many uses it has.
TAN ORGANIC, MULTI USE DRY OIL
Moisturise every day with Tan Organic Moisturising Dry Oil after your shower to prolong your TanOrganic Tan.
To ensure a perfect finish to foundation MIX a drop of Tan Organic Moisturising Dry Oil with your foundation, it will glide smoothly on your skin and give a lovely dewy finish.
Sprinkle some Tan Organic Moisturising Dry Oil in the palm of your hand and gently ruffle your hair for a natural effect and help protect from environmental damage.
Pour a few drops of Tan Organic Moisturising Dry Oil into your bath for a blissful moment & hydrating treat for your skin.
Tan Organic Moisturising Dry Oil can be used on the hands and nails and can also be used as a non-greasy cuticle oil.
TAN ORGANIC TAN ERASE
The secret to a perfect golden tan is all in the preparation. Exfoliation lies at the heart of healthy skin. Exfoliation involves the removal of the oldest dead skin cells on the skin’s outermost surface, the epidermis, and has been used for many years to help maintain healthy skin.
Tan Erase gently exfoliates the skin by removing the dead layers of skin cells creating a closer shave and leaves the skin feeling luxuriously supple and soft – the perfect base to apply your tan.
Gentle on skin
Exfoliate once or twice a week
Ensures streak, patch free application
Leaves skin looking healthy and smooth
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The gorgeous girls at The Beauty Deli have given me TWO brushes to give away to my lovely followers!
I have fallen in love with this brush and use it every day. It gives such a flawless finish to your base and can also be used when blending cream contouring products for the more dramatic make up lovers!
I’ve also been applying my moisturiser with it as it really penetrates deep into the skin and helps the moisturiser absorb quicker when I’m in a hurry in the morning.
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