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Say hello to the EXCLUSIVE Valentines Palette from Suva Beauty 

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

💋❤️🌟

Highlite ‘N Con Tour from theBalm 

Look at this beauty! theBalm have come up with some incredible products and palettes and this is everything you need to shape, sculpt, contour, bronze and define those features all in one gorgeously packaged palette. 

The palette contains:

  • 2 Shimmer Highlighters 
  • 2 Matte Highlighters
  • 1 Bronzer
  • 2 Contour Powders
  • 1 Blush

Everything you need all in one palette. Perfect for condensing your make up bag, ideal for travelling & for doing your make up on your commute. 

theBalm is available Online here

Debenhams.ie
Meaghers
Cloud 10 Beauty
Make Up For Ever
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Watch tutorial here
https://youtu.be/9efuEDRZxGs  

Make up and sponge cleaner from Blank Canvas Cosmetics 

This solid brush cleaner came to me before Christmas and I finally remembered to use it today to clean some of my brushes I used yesterday. 

I was dubious about it to be honest but to be fair I was really impressed. 


A lot of my brushes are white, goat hair , duo and white synthetic microfibre and I used to have to wash them several times to get them white again, not anymore as this solid brush cleaner had them sparkling after one or two goes depending on products used, oil based etc. 


This amazing brush/sponge/beauty blender cleaner is €14.99 and available from 

Blank Canvas Cosmetics

Inish Pharmacy

Cloud 10 Beauty

Meaghers Pharmacy

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Limited Edition “Prêt-à-Lumière” by CATRICE

Illumination is the name of the game as strobing is the makeup trend of the year. In stores for January only, prepare to glow with Catrice’s new Limited Edition Prêt-à-Lumière collection, available in selected stockists for a limited time only.
Prêt-à-Lumière is a luminous collection with everything you for step by step strobing, from classic powder textures to liquid formulas with pipette applicators and creamy pen-shaped textures. Different shades from flattering nude to rosé offer endless possibilities to highlight your best facial features. G(l)o(w) your way – by CATRICE. 

Prêt-à-Lumière by CATRICE – Glam & Doll Sparkling Lashes Mascara


Bright eyed beauty! The popular Glam & Doll Mascara is enhanced with a fine shimmer to add sparkle to your lashes. This mascara can be worn solo or used as a topper to deliver a sparkling effect. RRP €4.50. 

Prêt-à-Lumière by CATRICE – Lip & Eye Brow Lifter


This multifunction creamy textured pen offers effortless strobing on the go. The texture contains light-reflecting pigments to set beautiful champagne or rosé highlights beneath the arch of the brows and on the lip bow for fuller looking lips. Available in C01 Radiant Rose and C02 Golden Glow, RRP €3.95

Prêt-à-Lumière by CATRICE – Vinyl Gloss-In-Stick


Get smooth, shiny lips with one sweep of these slim sticks. The lipsticks are easy to apply accurately and come in a choice of rosewood and nude. Available in C01 Nude Coutoure and C02 Strobe In Rosewood, RRP €5.50   

Prêt-à-Lumière by CATRICE – Face Glow Definer


This creamy highlighter with a flock applicator allows for targeted accentuation of individual facial features. A warm golden shade and a cool rosé tone complement any look, ideally applied to the cheekbones or the brow bone. Available in C01 Golden Glow and C02 Radiant Rose, RRP €4.50. 

Prêt-à-Lumière by CATRICE – Illuminating Serum Primer


Liquid Illumination comes in the form of this stunning new liquid primer – a light neutral beige base with a golden shimmer. Mixed with foundation, this all-rounder has a subtle effect, while the glow is more intense when applied solo. The pipette applicator allows a perfect dosage. Available in C01 Luminious Lights, RRP €4.50   

Prêt-à-Lumière by CATRICE – Strobing Gel Highlighter


The gel in an elegant glass jar contains light-reflecting pigments and conjures-up a rosé-bronze shine for truly radiant skin. The unique light reflections give the complexion a fresh look day or night. Available in C01 Luminious Lights, RRP €5.50  

Prêt-à-Lumière by CATRICE – Highlighting Powder

Applied on top of creamy products, the Highlighting Powder intensifies the strobing effect and its ultra-silky powder complex makes it easy to apply and blend. Available in C01 Luminious Lights, C02 Golden Glow and C03 Prismatic Pink, RRP €5.50  

“Prêt-à-Lumière” by CATRICE will be available in selected stores for January 2017.
 

CATRICE Glam & Smokey palette 

Catrice Glam & Smokey Eyeshadow Palette 010 NEVER GREY UP, €5.50


The classic smoky eye is a go-to look and perfect for a night out! The Glam & Smokey palette has everything you need to create a smouldering look with 6 sultry shades in a variety of matt and shimmering finishes. The lighter shades are also perfect for a more subtle daytime look.

CATRICE is available in Penneys and pharmacies nationwide 💋❤️💋

Dimension Series from Blank Canvas Cosmetics 

In case you missed them on my snapchat I thought I’d share the prettiest professional make up brushes with you here. 


Blank Canvas Cosmetics Have just created these metallic and rose gold beauties called the Dimension Series and they are seriously beautiful. 

The pink metallic,Rose Gold metallic & Gold metallic have already been a huge hit with make up lovers,Magpies and Make up artists already and I swooned for them too, so I was delighted and squealed with excitement when I received these in the post.

New colours, colour combinations, handle and ferrule design are among the vivid design options that turn our cherished artistic tools into a thing of absolute beauty in themselves 

Tired of silver and black? New colour options  include stylish combinations of gorgeous gold and hot pink, rich rose gold and black, metallic rose gold, and gold combined with champagne pink.

The complete collection of larger domed and rounded buffing and contouring brushes all feature exciting new looks. The range includes F01 Face Brush, F06 Bevelled foundation/contour brush,F08 Dome buffing brush,F31 Targeted Contour Brush,F33 Extréme Angle contour brush, F38 Round contour brush,F39 Dome Powder Brush,F41 Flat Tapered Cheek Brush, and the F43 Flat Rounded Multi face brush. 


Even the cutest and most precise brushes are looking super stylish in new rose gold and blank handled livery! These include F09 Flat eye/Face blending brush,F11 Large eyeshadow brush,F12 angled eye/face brush,F13 small eye/face blending brush,E01 round eye blending brush,and E03 lip detailer/inner tear duct brush.

Prices for single brushes start at €6.99 to €19.99

Handy BC Standee!



This fabulous faux leather ‘standee‘ brush bag comes in black and hot pink. Priced at €19.99 it’s ideal for storing your brush collection and perfect for travelling too. When opened it sits on its reinforced base, allowing handy access and easy sight of brushes.

 Blank Canvas Are available online from:www.blankcanvascosmetics.com 

All major stockists, including

 Cloud 10 beauty

Magees,

  Meagher’s Pharmacies,

Healthwise,

 and 

Cara Pharmacies

Happy Shopping 💋🌹❤️

Christmas Gift Guide for Children 

Irish Fairy Door Company, Paint your own set €24.95 buy Here

Merry Christmas personalised jigsaw €18.95 from Gifts.ie


Interactive worry plaque €34.95 available in toy stores and online Here at Irish Fairy Door Company

Christmas Pippa Bows €8.00 from Little Bow Pip


3D Toadstool night light €29.95 in toy stores and online Here at Irish Fairy Door Company

Worry Monster €5 from Euro Giant


A personalised Plate for Christmas Eve to leave out for Santa €20 from Andrina’s Personalised Plates

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Wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas 💋🎄🎅🏻❤️

Christmas gifts for him 

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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Teen’s Christmas Gift Guide

Give them the gift of clear skin and banish any acne or spots with this miracle skin care from Biofresh €55 buy Here



Flawless palette in Natural Basics and Smoky palette includes Eyeshadows and highlighters for only €19.99


available from Shaws department stores, Haven Pharmacies & Pharmacies nationwide or online Here at Meaghers Pharmacy


W7 palettes are €7.95 great little stocking fillers 💗 I found these in Haven pharmacy Mullingar. 


Sosueme Suzanne Jackson Contour and Highlighting Palettes are €29.95 and I found these in stock in Haven Pharmacy and Shaws department stores or online Here

Alex and Ani Bangles €36 and lots to chose from in Shaws Department Store & Alannah Rose Jewellers.or buy online Here


These Gorgeous Pom Pom hats are €18 in Shaws department stores.


Bejewelled Hat and scarf sets are €30 in Shaws department stores. 




Cute Zoella gift sets start at €12.95 in Shaws Department stores.


Sosueme Suzanne Jackson Bags are €14.95 in Shaws Department stores or online Here

 

If you are really stuck for ideas Why not get a Penneys gift card 💋

Christmas Gift Guide for her.


If like me you leave it to the very last minute to start your Christmas shopping I hope this post helps someone out. I’ve compiled a few gifts for the women in your life.

Pandora shimmering ocean ring €119.00 buy Here

ALEX AND ANI Claddagh II EWB Bangle Silver €36.00 get it Here

Clarins Sweet refresh collection €42.00

It is comprised of a shower gel 30ml, a body lotion 30ml and 50ml body spray all packaged beautifully with a good sized toiletry bag and gift boxed. 

Next are a few gift sets from theBalm. 

I have loved theBalm range for quite a few years. Ever since I purchased my first product which was Bahama Mama (bronzer) from Make Up For Ever on Clarendon Street. I fell in love with the packaging and once I used their products I knew they had to be part of my kit. 

TheBalm meet matt(e) Hughes mini’s €28.95. TheBalm is available from Make Up for ever Clarendon street Dublin 2, Cloud 10 Beauty and Debenhams 


Cocoa Brown The Goddess Collection by Marissa Carter €14.95 Get it here

TheBalm Manizer sisters €28.00


Bellapierre Starter Kit – MEDIUM Skin tones €87.50 available in store in Swords or Drogheda or online Here

MAISON MARTIN MARGIELAReplica Lazy SundayMorning 100ml €100.00 from Brown Thomas

“MY FACE AND EYE” PROFESSIONAL SET 12 Piece brush set with CUP HOLDER €99.99 from Here


JO MALONE LONDONPomegranate Noir Cologne 100ML Exclusive Bottle €114.00 at Brown Thomas

Nima brush THE STARTER SET: THE BASICS €45 from Nima Brush


Master Series, Palette one €34.99 from Blank Canvas Cosmetics

 I hope you enjoyed this post. 

My men’s & children’s gift guides will be posted soon.

Ann-Marie X 

Review: Microneedling my honest take on it 


I’ve been meaning to write this review for some time now and haven’t gotten around to it until now. 

Here’s some questions I have been asked by friends and family when they saw I had it done and my honest answers! 

 Did it hurt? 

I actually enjoyed the sensation and as I had numbing cream applied all over my face and neck it didn’t hurt at all, I could feel the needle around my lip area but not in a painful or uncomfortable way. I knew it was doing good for my skin, so I got a kick out of it. 


What was your skin like afterwards?

Red! It was like I was sunburnt, which I never normally experience as I have skin that tans in the sun so this was new to me. I had sunglasses with me so I popped them on. I wasn’t embarrassed, I went into the pavilions straight afterwards and got a gorgeous pair of boots. 


Can you wear make up after treatment?

Ciara applied SPF50 after my treatment to give my skin a barrier from the elements and protect from sun damage. It’s advised you don’t wear make up for 24 hours to get the full benefit and let your skin heal. I have used the SPF every day afterwards.


What was your skin like the next day? 

The following morning the redness had reduced significantly and I was delighted to apply my make up and feel like myself again. My skin did feel noticeably firmer and plumped, my frown lines were noticeably reduced and my skin on my neck was still a bit red and sensitive so I made sure to apply more SPF there.


Was your skin dry afterwards?

Around day 3 post microneedling my skin did flake and peel so I made up my favourite scrub of sugar, lemon and honey and gave my skin a drenching with serum and moisturiser afterwards every night until it calmed down. 

Would you recommend it? 

Definitely yes if you want to reduce lines and wrinkles, improve circulation, boost your collagen in your skin, help with break outs, acne scars and open pores.

How much does it cost? 

€95 per session which lasts 1 hour although some times there is a deal of€250 for three sessions! 

Where can I have it done? 

Biofresh have two stores in Swords and Drogheda. I had my microneedling done in Swords with Ciara. 

Contact  Biofresh here www.biofreshskincare.ie


Bat for lashes with Catrice Cosmetics! 

Make lashes big, bold and beautiful with Catrice Cosmetics! This season, lashes should be dramatic and high impact, boasting volume, length and definition. Luckily Catrice has all the tools you need to create perfect fluttering lashes whatever the occasion.Here are a few of our must-have products, available in Penneys stores and selected pharmacies nationwide now:

Catrice Lash Boost Overnight Treatment Mascara 010, RRP €4.95


This newly formulated mascara treatment contains the active ingredient Widelash™, helping eyelashes appear fuller, longer and stronger by promoting hair bulb keratinocyte proliferation and ensuring optimal hair anchorage. The transparent mascara aims to make lashes up to 3 times stronger and for optimal results, apply in the evening like regular mascara so that the Widelash™ can develop overnight.

Catrice Lash Curler, RRP €4.50

An important, but often overlooked, step in creating dramatic lashes is using an eyelash curler. This premium Lash Curler from Catrice contains an integrated, removable comb that will help fan out lashes to create depth and volume. For optimal results, gently warm the curler in the palm of your hand to create a gentle heat that will shape lashes even quicker.

Catrice Prêt-à-Volume Smokey Mascara Velvet Black 010 VELVET BLACK, RRP €4.95


A new arrival for Autumn/Winter, the Prêt-à-Volume Smokey Mascara range delivers up to 18 hours of clump-free and smudge-free, luscious lashes. The mascara has a voluptuous fibre brush to evenly coat lashes and add lashings of volume. The mascara is available in Velvet Black and Waterproof varieties.

Catrice Glam & Doll False Lashes Mascara, RRP €4.50

Another hero product and a 2016 RSVP Beauty Awards winner, the Glam & Doll False Lashes Mascara has been a firm favourite for fluttering lashes since arriving on shelves earlier this year. This mascara features a curved elastomer brush which reaches each individual lash, coating them with a deep black texture. The volume formula amplifies lashes for dramatic results.   

Catrice Lash Couture – Smokey Eyes Volume Lashes, RRP €4.50


As the saying goes, fake it ‘til you make it! Catrice offers a great range of false lashes – both individual and strip – that will instantly add volume and drama for the perfect finish. We especially love the Corner Lashes for a more understated finish.

The Catrice AW16 collection is available in Penneys stores and pharmacies nationwide now!
 

Primark/Penneys got their Glow 


This beautiful box of shimmery wonderfulness arrived a couple of weeks ago and I’ve been positively glowing ever since! 

Here’s the spiel from Penney’s PR about the gorgeous products I have fallen in love with: 

My favourite products from this magical box so far have been The metallic nail polishes and the Bronze Body Stick which I used on a models arms, shoulders and decollatage recently for a magazine cover shoot, she looked incredible anyway but this body bronze product gave me the shimmery glow I wanted to achieve almost instantly and quickly which is essential when working within a limited time frame. And the incredible news is, it’s only €6! 

Snapchat: who I follow 

I joined snapchat over a year ago and I’ve enjoyed watching so many people share their little life snippets. 

Here’s a list of some of my favourite snapchatter’s:

Joyce Bonelli- American make up artist, she’s a free spirit, a bit wild but I love her antics! She has a baby boy and is expecting again! Pippa O’Connor- Irish Model,Writer,Mum, Entrepreneur and such a lovely person! She’s a very busy lady who I find very positive and a great role model.

Dominique Nugent- I love watching her daily life, gym bunny, works in a furniture store, very talented hair dresser and her adorable niece Madisson. Laura Cunningham- I’ve known Laura a long time. We have worked together on shoots for many publications and even for TV3 Ireland AM. I love her snaps from Confetti wedding magazine and also Hippenings her own business and of course her cute cat Mark. 

Grace Mongey, Make up artist and blogger and most recently became a Mummy to baby Sienna Harper, such a gr8 role model for young mums as she is very honest and up front about her life. Stephanie O’Quigley – I love Stephanie’s attitude to life, her healthy life and her incredible body transformation. I was sitting beside Stephanie at the Lancôme L’Absolu Rouge launch and she was so lovely! I can’t wait to follow her journey as she is moving to New York this week! Kate Hudson- This girl cracks me up! I love her dancing around her kitchen, playing with her children and her cooking looks so delicious! She’s fun to watch.Lisa Jordan- Probably one of my favourite all time snapchaters! Her Cork accent, her brand new baby Pearl, she keeps her husband Mark away from her social media and she blogs about fashion and make up! Kandee Johnson- I’ve watched Kandee on YouTube for years and she is so inspiring and funny! Róisín Tierney Crowe- I love watching Róisín and her glamour filled life. Filled with make up and skin care from brands such as Lancôme, Kiehl’s, Urban Decay to name just a few. I also enjoy her sneaking snaps of her boyfriend Mark, very funny, especially when he gets grumpy. 

If you love pretty home decor, sewing,crafts and cats then you will love watching Dainty on her journey.

The Make Up Fairy has just unveiled her first product! 


If you are looking for a special gift to give someone for Christmas this year maybe consider this make up brush set from Joanne Larby but I reckon they’ll be a sell out so better be quick off the mark! 

Well done Joanne xxx


They look so pretty and girly and the bag that accompanies them is just so original and unique too! 

Here’s what Joanne said on unveiling her product 

THE WAIT IS OVER!!! The first product from my new line is…A set of 12 make up brushes that I poured my heart and soul into for the past year. The name? Fairy Wands. The packaging? A rose bronze star complete with strap that functions as a handbag, brush holder, cushion and free standing display that looks luxurious. The brushes? Handmade, cruelty free, vegan friendly, and even kind to trees. The bristles? The softest hair you’ll ever touch, virtually shed free, that wash like a dream and retain their shape. The brush shapes? A collation of my all time favourite shapes compiled over the years as an MUA. The hair colour? White fading into peach so your brushes already look dipped in blusher instead of looking dirty when used. The handle? Tiffany turquoise to be that little bit different in every way. The price? €90 for the bag and full set. The PERFECT Christmas gift. Available for pre-sale tomorrow from my website at 8pm #enchantbyjl

Get yours Here

http://www.joannelarby.com/shop/ 

Lancôme L’Absolu Rouge new lipsticks and packaging Launch 


Yesterday afternoon I attended the launch at The Wilde, a beautiful building on Merrion Square, Dublin 2. Surrounded by beautiful fellow artists and beauty bloggers for the launch of L’Absolu Rouge and as always the elegance and hosts were just gorgeous. 

The gorgeous Róisín Tierney Crowe introduced Lorraine Byrne the beautiful Lancôme Make Up Artist and training executive to us and Lorraine gave an in depth brief on the creation of Lancôme’s new lipstick offerings some of which have been created by the Fabulous Lisa Eldridge ( one of my favourite artists and you tubers)


I managed to get some of the samples and will be trying them on clients and myself too! 

The packaging is decadent and pretty elegant, gorgeous for gifting this Christmas and they retail at €31 and are available nationwide. 

We also were privy to a sneak peek at the Christmas collection which is gorgeously packaged in Gold casings and anyone lucky to have this collection should flaunt it every time they touch up their make up, it’s that gorgeous! 


The eyeshadow palette drew me in completely, the shades are so festive and completely wearable and designed by Lisa Eldridge herself, just stunning! Palette is €51 from Brown Thomas. 

Microneedling : My first treatment in Biofresh

Today I visited Biofresh in Swords to have my first treatment of microneedling. ​​​

​​​​​I have heard it does wonders to your skin making it younger, firmer,clearer and softer! ​​​​​

​I will do a full review but for now I just wanted to keep you all updated 💋​​​

Contact  Biofresh to book your treatment Here
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PS Penneys/Primark Bath & Body Collection review 

Strawberry, Pink Grapefruit and Coconut sound good? They smell even better than you can imagine and I’ve been enjoying these latest treats from Penneys ever since I got them in the post. 

My daughter Zara-Zöe just loves the Strawberry shower gel, especially after swimming and has been loving using the body scrub on her little knees. The hand cream is gorgeous too, and it doesn’t leave your hands too greasy afterwards which is a pet hate of mine, so I can get on with things. 

I’m loving the Coconut products too much, the scrub is perfect for gently removing any unwanted remnants of fake tan and it effectively removes and softens any dry/dead skin, leaving your skin nice and soft. The body spray is gorgeous and the fresh scent of coconut gives you a holiday lift in this dreary grey weather we have at the moment. It dries quickly so is perfect after the shower before dressing. 


I gave my Mum the Pink Grapefruit products to try and she is loving them, she’s particularly loving the scent and the hand cream is perfect for her as it’s not too overwhelming. 

The PS Love Rose perfume is so light and hints of floral and citrus make it perfect for daytime.

The PS Love Noir Perfume is a heavier scent with accents of musk and is a gorgeous perfume for evening. 

Penneys also very kindly sent me a backpack also pictured and it’s lined so can be used for the gym. We are currently loving it for swimming and it’s just €12 The Bath and Body range is available in Penneys now and prices range from €2

Win an ACNE OUT KIT from BioFresh Skin care

Our ACNE OUT kit contains three tested products needed for daily cleansing, active care and gentle moisturizing of oily and acne-prone skin with amazing results.The unique formula of active ingredients destroys acne causing bacteria,leaving a clearer complexion in no time.ACNE OUT is gentle on your skin,contains no harsh chemicals and no side effects.Proven products created by leading Dermatologists.
(Suitable for all age groups)


The best skin of your life starts here!
 ACNE OUT ACTIVE LOTION for oily skin and acne
 ACNE OUT SOAP with lactic and salicylic acid to gently wash oily and acne-prone skin
 ACNE OUT HYDRO ACTIVE CREAM for daily hydrating care.
The combined action of these 3 products act fast with visible results within weeks!
Cleaning of pores

Regulate oiliness

Fast soothing skin

Remove buds

Destruction of bacteria causing acne

 
 1 OILY AND ACNE-PRONE SKIN
Wash skin with acne soap out.

Apply Acne out active lotion morning and evening only on the buds.

Apply Hydro Active Cream once or twice daily to entire face and neck.

Leave an interval of 15-20 minutes between each application. 

2. MILD AND MODERATE ACNE
Morning and Night wash affected areas – face, back, neck with acne soap.

Apply Acne out Active lotion morning and night, and if necessary more often across the entire face.

Apply Hydro Active cream once or twice daily to the entire face and neck. 

Leave an interval of 15-20 minutes between each application. 

Wash hands thoroughly after each application.

We are dedicated to Dermatology and innovative research, which leads to superb results in the generation of new promising compounds and formulas for the treatment of different dermatological conditions.Our dermo cosmetic products contain precisely selected active ingredients that guarantee the optimal efficacy and the minimum risk of side effects of the unique formulations.Our product range is PABA free, hypoallergenic and non-comedogenic as well as meeting all European quality requirements and standards. Products are clinically tested for their efficacy and safety.

To be in with a chance of winning this amazing prize make sure to like both Facebook pages, Comment below post and tag your friends or someone who needs this amazing kit. Good luck 💋

Ann-Marie Carey Make Up

Acne Out
ACNE OUT IS AVAILABLE FROM BIOFRESH STORES IN SWORDS AND DROGHEDA,SELECTED PHARMACIES NATIONWIDE AND ONLINE AT Biofreshskincare.ie

Pestle and Mortar Pure Hyaluronic Serum review

This beautiful package arrived a few months ago and I am now ready to write up an honest informative review. To be honest I didn’t know what to expect from a Hyaluronic serum but after cleansing each night before bed I applied 2 drops under my moisturiser and again in the morning. 

My skin started to show a difference after about a week. It seemed plumper and less dehydrated looking. It was the softness of my skins texture that made me most impressed and this encouraged me to keep using it. 


I usually hate the feeling of anything oily or sticky on my face at night time as my hair tends to stick to it or it feels awful against my pillow, so this was the first product I actually wanted to apply it before bed.

The other major plus point for me is the fact I can apply this before make up and it doesn’t interfere with my foundation or staying power. 

I still have quite a lot left and will definitely replenish it when it’s finished as it has become part of my beauty routine and I LOVE IT! 

I did also get a few samples of the Hydrate moisturiser and squeezed enough for a few days worth out of it. It seemed to almost refresh my dehydrated skin on first impression but I would liked to have tried more to give a proper review.

Pestle and Mortar Hyaluronic serum is €43.00

is available to order Here

Pestle & Mortar Pure Hyaluronic Serum is 100% free of animal derived raw materials and organic solvent remnants, paraben free, propylene glycol free, fragrance free and not tested on animals. Pestle & Mortar Pure Hyaluronic Serum contains hyaluronic acid which is proven to hydrate and soothe even the most sensitive skin while also smoothing fine lines and restoring youthful elasticity. The lightweight formula can also be used as a velvety smooth makeup primer. This Serum comes in a 30ml glass bottle with dropper applicator and sits in a chic cylindrical box.

Sass & Boho Candle Review

A couple of months ago the beautiful people from Sass & Boho sent me a beautiful candle called “Sweet Tart” and I could smell the candle even before I opened the packaging. 

The scent of the candle is Rhubarb & Damson Plum, so warm,lighly sweet and comforting and anyone who came into the house when I was burning it, commented on how gorgeous the house smelt. 

I’ve been saving it for when we have guests or if I’ve had a long day and I need to feel homely and snugly I’ll light the candle. It does definitely burn slower than most other candles I’ve had including Yankee and Jo Malone and I’m getting near the end of it now and that saddens me. 

Maybe Santa will bring me one for Christmas or maybe I’ll get one for my birthday. 

Sass & Boho candles are available to buy online Here

And are £25.00

What they say: Sass & Boho is a Luxury Range of Hand Poured Scented Candles made using the finest premium essential oils, fragrance oils and a unique blend of sustainably sourced, eco-friendly soy, palm and vegetable waxes. No paraffin is used in our candles. Our wicks are 100% cotton with no nasty lead, resulting in a very beautiful, clean, toxic free burn.

It’s our premium ingredients and skilled craftsmanship that has produced such a clean burning candle with no compromise to the amazing, long-lasting, strong; but not overpowering aromas that fill the home and leave you still smelling the scent long after the candle has been blown out.

Each candle is individually hand poured, tended to and monitored for 24hrs before being left to cure for a minimum of 3 weeks. It is then given one final inspection, labelled, boxed and ready for its new home.

The Scents

Each scent has been uniquely developed by blending fragrance and essential oils to not only fill your home with the most beautiful aromas but to also give calming or uplifting effects and to elevate and enhance your mood.

How to fix broken Eyeshadows/ bronzers/powders 

It’s horrible when it happens to your favourite Eyeshadows/ bronzes/powders so let me show you how I fix mine! Unfortunately this gorgeous powder from The Balm arrived broken and I was so upset I put it aside until today and I decided to fix it using an old hack. 


Step 1 

What you will need:

some cling film or sandwich bag, a tea spoon or butter knife and some surgical spirits/rubbing alcohol. 


Step 2 


Step 3


Step 4

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Confetti Cover Shoot – Get the Look 

Teodora Sutra is one of Ireland’s top models with 1StOption model management and I had the pleasure of making up her beautiful face for the Cover of  Confetti Magazine.


​ The Balm Cosmetics sponsored me for this shoot and sent me lots of amazing products. ​

For Teo I wanted her skin to be glowing and give her that highlight that everyone asks me for with a light natural smoky eye, fine liner and lashes to give eyes definition without looking too heavy. Fresh cheeks and lips and an overall romantic feel to the make up. 

Here are a list of some key products which helped me achieve this look. 

Skin:

I prepped Teo’s skin with Time Balm- Face Primer paying attention to the T-zone to help her foundation glide on and stay put under the studio lights. 

I then used Light Time Balm foundation to give her skin a flawless finish using a tiny amount of Time Balm concealer to cover dark circles under the eyes. 

Setting the foundation base with Sexy Mama anti-shine translucent powder.

Blush:

I applied some Cider, Crisp & Candy from my How about them Apples cheek and lip Palette and then some Hot Mama – a gorgeous peachy blush to Teo’s cheeks giving her a fresh flush to her cheeks.

Highlighting the cheek bones with Mary Lou Manizer and 

Contouring with Bahama Mama.


Eyes:

I used my Nude Dude Volume 2 Palette to create the look and a mixture of Fabulous and Faithful to the eyelids and blended it out with Flawless and Feisty to give depth and definition. I then applied Funny and Fine to the socket line to intensify the eye and blended these under the lower lash line too to give the blown out smoky effect.


Schwing liner was applied to the upper lashline.


Lashes:

I curled Teo’s lashes and applied some Tall Dark and Handsome Black Mascara. 

I then applied gorgeous 711 Lashes from BABYDOLL cosmetics. 

Lips:

I customised lipstick for Teo’s look mixing Mai Billsbepaid and Ima Goodkisser 

All Products used were from:
The Balm Cosmetics 

available from Meaghers Pharmacy Here

Make Up For Ever Dublin Here

and Cloud10Beauty Here

Brushes are available from Blank Canvas Cosmetics Here

BabyDollLashes available Here

Hair by the wonderful Glen Cullen


Nails by the amazing celebrity nail artist Michele Burke

Photography by Anita Sadowska

Styling by Carmel Ann Daly

Get The Look: Confetti Magazine with Cover Girl Katie Larmour

I’ve been so excited for this cover to hit the shelves so I can reveal it to you all. 

Katie was such a pleasure to work with, beautiful skin, great personality and that accent is just gorgeous. 

For the Autumn Cover I wanted to keep the look classic,fresh and pretty. 

On Katie’s skin I applied some of this amazing primer from Make Up For Ever
And to give a flawless yet not heavy foundation I chose the HD foundation no.140 from Make Up For Ever 
To cover little blemishes and redness I used Full Coverage Concealer Shop here

To set the base I used this gorgeous powder Here


To add some warmth on high points of Katie’s face I chose this gorgeous bronzer Pro Bronze Fusion

And to contour I used this sculpting kit See it here

For highlighting I wanted some light shimmer and chose this stunning iredescent powder to luminize the cheekbones, down the centre of the nose and Cupid’s bow Shine on compact click hereTo create a natural flushed cheek I applied no.225 on Katie’s cheeks Blusher link here

On Katie’s eyes I used this palette which has lovely soft Browns, perfect for creating a beautiful smoky eye.Shop Palette hereThe liner was kept close to the lashline using cake eyeliner with a few drops of water from Make Up For Ever

To give lashes definition I applied lashings of Smoky Extravagant Mascara from Make Up For Ever



And added some 711 lashes from BABYDOLL Cosmetics

I lined Katie’s lips and filled them in using light strokes with Rosewood Lip Pencil

I mixed some of these pretty lipsticks to create the perfect kissable lip using this divine lip palette Shop it here

I dabbed on this plexi gloss to finish the look Shop plexi gloss hereSetting spray was spritzed all over Katie’s make up to preserve it under the studio lights & keep it looking fresh. Shop here

On Katie’s Body I applied Cocoa Brown Golden Goddess Oil

Get The Look, Cover Shoot for Confetti Wedding Magazine

This shoot cover was a challenge as the studio and make up room were so hot. One model had a slight reaction to make up and one model was over heating but I think you’ll agree it all worked out in the end and the result is a gorgeous Magazine cover.

I used everything from Blank Canvas Cosmetics including:

  • Pippa Palette
  • Master Series One Palette
  • Contour cream palette 
  • Powder contour palette
  • Brushes

Lashes were from my favourite BABYDOLL Cosmetics 

Nails were manicured and gelish applied by the talented and funny Michele Burke

The Foundation I used was Make Up For Ever HD


Hair was styled to perfection by the hair maestro Glen Cullen assisted by the selfie king Cian Kavanagh.

Photographer Anita Sadowska

Styling by Carmel Ann Daly

Flowers were from A Room In Bloom

Jewellery by Weir and Sons

My May Make up Favourites 

Sorry it’s late being posted, I’ve been busy with weddings and shoots. 

It’s hard to pick just a few items but these products have really stood out for me in the last month so are worthy of a mention. 



YSL DESSIN DU REGARD STYLO WATERPROOF EYELINER:
This little beauty came to my rescue on a few occasions as its staying power is brilliant. I recently had a shoot where the model had “leaky eye” and nothing would stay put under her lower lashes and as I was going for a smoky look I was determined to find something to stick. I pulled out this YSL pencil and blended it under the lower lashes and it worked and didn’t budge. The more poking and prodding you do to an already irritated eye can be a recipe for disaster but with this pencil there was no need to keep at it after I blended it. Would be amazing for people with sensitive eyes and anyone who wants their liner to stay put. 


Products from The Balm:

How about them apples palette: delicious creamy cheek and lip colours perfect for summer and just gorgeous for summer. 

Nude Dudes palette: A perfect selection of nude eye colours to create any smoky eye or natural pretty look you desire. Easy to blend and a mirror included, perfect for your handbag.



Time Balm Primer
: smoothes out skin and blurs fine lines to give skin a great base before applying foundation. I only apply this to the t-zone and its so light and easy to work with. 



Mary Lou Manizer
: because every girl should have this highlighter in their possession. It’s not famous for no reason, it is truly a beautiful highlighter and brightens up a flat make up and adds a glow to tired looking skin. 



Hot Mama
: this has fast become one of my go to blush products. The peachy/coral tones are beautiful and flattering on most skin colours and brighten up any make up application.

Mai Bills be Paid lipstick: my most recent favourite nude lipstick. Creamy and moisturising and gorgeous to accentuate gorgeous lips. 



Ima Goodkisser lipstick
: a lovely pink without blue pigment. A lovely shade that won’t look “too much” and pretty enough for brides. 



Penneys individual eyelashes
are so brilliant when you have limited time to apply lashes but your client doesn’t like strip lashes as they come in little clusters and so make application faster yet give the same amazing result. 

Bella Pierre BB cream

Bellapierre Derma Renew BB (Beauty Balm) Cream is a combination of advanced skincare and full skin coverage. This anti-aging formula acts as four products in one:

· Concealer

· Foundation

· SPF 15

· Moisturizer

Oil free, mineral-based formula will not clog pores and naturally covers imperfections.
Available in 5 shades to match all skin tones.

· Maximum coverage

· Smooth & Matte finish

· Highly pigmented, lasts for 14h

· Flawless appearance

· Silky satin texture

Squeeze a small amount onto fingertips and smooth evenly over face. Blend into neck. Allow to fully absorb.
 

Here’s some links for stockists:

Y.S.L. UK
Y.S.L. Brown Thomas
Y.S.L. Debenhams
The Balm @ Cloud10Beauty
Bella Pierre available at Biofresh

Grandiose Liner & Grandiose Extréme Mascara

A couple of days ago I was invited to Lancôme head office in Dublin,Ireland where I was treated to a sneak preview of the amazing Grandiose Liner & Grandiose Extréme Mascara. The gorgeous Lancôme make up artist Laura Pye demonstrated the liners and mascara on the beautiful Michele McGrath.


My first impression of the Grandiose Liner was an instant desire to click,click the liner applicator which enables the user to slant the brush with a single click. No more polling yourself in the eye when trying to create a beautifully lined eye, Lancôme has come up with the genius idea and it didn’t disappoint. 

The liner consistency is fluid, so no dragging upon application and it dries quickly so no transfer to your eyelids when you open your eyes to take a look. It dries matte and the colour payoff is excellent. 

This would be super for anyone not confident with liner as the applicator is designed with revolutionary design making it so user friendly. It is available from Brown Thomas Today and is available in Three colours, Carbon Black, Deep Brown & Sapphire Blue.

The Grandiose Extréme Mascara has the most amazing Matte Black packaging and inserted black rose in the silicon handle, so pretty. 

The swan like neck of the mascara wand and tightly knit bristles of the brush make application so much easier and quicker too as one sweep covers every lash perfectly. 

The mascara is a firm favourite in the beauty world and I can see why now that I have tried it out.And I love how the mascara doesn’t flake or drop throughout the day. 

The Grandiose Extréme Mascara is available from Brown Thomas today too.

And then available nationwide from July 1st. 

Grandiose Liner RRP €29.00

Grandiose Extréme Mascara RRP €31.00

Brown Thomas

 Catrice “Sound of Silence” Limited Edition 

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! 

Confetti Annual Shoot 

I had such a great day making up some of Ireland’s top models for the cover of Confetti magazine,Annual. It’s out this Today and I can’t wait to see it in print.  I still get excited to see my work on a magazine shelf and even more when it’s a cover! Here’s a sneak peek at the shoot and behind the scenes.


Last week I was in studio shooting the cover of Confetti Wedding magazine for their Annual 25 weddings issue.

We had three beautiful models, Sarah Morrissey, Lynn Kelly and Aoife Walsh.


Photographer was Anita Sadowska.Anita’s Facebook page

Styling was by Carmel Daly.Carmel Ann’s Facebook Page

Nails were done by the amazing Michele Burke.Michele’s Facebook Page

Glen Cullen created beautiful hair.Glen’s Facebook page

Flowers were from A room in Bloom.Contact here

Jewellery was from Weir and Sons Jewellery

Make up by me Ann-Marie Carey

Using : 

Brushes, Pippa Palette, Master Series one Palette, Contour Palette from : Blank Canvas Cosmetics

Golden Goddess Oil, Cocoa Brown Tan

Lipsticks: Mai Billsbepaid & Ima Goodkisser from: The Balm Europe

Lashes : BABYDOLL Lashes

Liner #77 Gel liner from Inglot

GIORGIO ARMANI,ROUGE D’ARMANI

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
 

Kiehl’s new baby and mother range 

    
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

The Body Shop Shade Adjusting Drops Launch

 
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

My March Make Up Favourites 

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 

Review: BUFF HD foundation and Sheer Glo Movie Star

 
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.

Wet n Wild Mega Last Lipstick Reviews

  
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 

My March Skin Care Favourites

My skin has been so dry and dehydrated lately and I have been exfoliating 2-3 times a week to remove dead skin cells and replenish skin with oils and moisturisers. 

Here are a list of products I have loved this month :
Burts Bees Lemon Poppy Seed Facial Cleanser:  I’ve been using this for a couple of years now so I have to include it. It’s so good when your skin is feeling tired and dry as it cleans and gently exfoliates removing surface dead skin but it’s gentle enough to use daily. The lemon scent is great for mornings too and I keep it in my shower and just rinse it off with a facecloth (flannel) when I’m in the shower, time saving when I’m stuck for time. 

Clarins one step gentle exfoliating cleanser with orange extract:  I’ve had this ages and it’s definitely my favourite exfoliator. The tiny particles really get in to the skin and remove dry flaky skin. My skin is left fresh and shiny afterwards and I love the clean feeling it gives. 

No.7 Beautiful Skin, Hot Cloth Cleanser:  I have been using this for a few months now morning and night(it’s all gone now) I use just one pump and it removes all my make up including mascara. I apply it to my face using circular motions and then hop into the shower and use a facecloth(flannel) or muslin cloth with warm water to gently remove all my make up and it leaves my skin feeling really soft. (I boil wash all my face cloths then and dry in dryer to get them nice and soft and fluffy).

Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water:  This is a great little cleanser which removed everything but not Inglot gel liner. (This took a bit of scrubbing) which is not great around the gentle eye area. I use this with cotton discs and gently rub in circular motion to remove my make up. 

Clarins Blue Orchid Face Treatment Oil:   This oil was sent to me by Clarins ages ago and as you can see by the bottle I just love it. I use 4-5 drops rubbed in my hands and apply to whole face (avoiding eyes) and neck and let it soak in before I sleep at night. The fragrance is gorgeous and the oil leaves my skin glowing and soft the next morning when I wake, what’s not to love.

Check out my next blog which will feature my March Make Up Favourites 💋

Product list for Confetti Magazine Cover Shoot 

  I have had so many mails asking me what products I used on the current cover of Confetti Magazine so I have detailed it all here for you. 

I wanted to create a fresh,pretty, youthful and sophisticated make up look for the cover shoot with Grace. Here’s a product list and how I achieved it. 
  
Face:

Her skin is perfection so I kept the foundation application light mixing Charlotte Tilbury Wonderglow with her Magic Foundation, this gave Graces skin a glowy yet flawless finish. 

  

  Contouring: was light using light brush movements to avoid that harsh look. 

Blush:
I chose Cheek to Chic “Love is the drug” from Charlotte Tilbury for the blusher as this gave her a pop of colour on her cheeks without it looking too rosy! 

  Eyes:

 I used the Sophisticate palette from Charlotte Tilbury and Champagne Diamonds eyeshadow pencil to give Graces eyes definition with a shimmer effect on the inner corner of the eyes to open them up. 
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Liner was understated keeping product close to the top lashline and applying Charlotte Tilbury eye cheat to the waterline really opened the eyes up. Next I applied some mascara and some individual lashes with duo glue to add volume to lashes. Mascara was again added to blend lashes to individual ones & lighly applied to lower lashes. 

Lips:
Lip Magic to prep and moisturise lips
Liner: Pink Venus lip cheat

Lipstick: colour of youth was applied to blend liner and give a flush of colour rather than a structured lip look, keeping it youthful and pretty.

All Charlotte Tilbury cosmetics and 
Using Blank Canvas Cosmetics Brushes.

  
I used individual lashes from Penneys to add subtle volume to Grace’s lashes.

  
Cocoa Brown Golden Goddess oil was applied to any skin on show, this stuff really is amazing and smells gorgeous too.

Charlotte Tilbury
Blank Canvas
Penneys
Cocoa Brown
Grace O’Mahony
Confetti magazine

Review of Cocoa Brown Golden Goddess oil

  This gorgeous Golden Goddess oil created by Marrissa Carter is definitely one product every girl should have.   I’ve used it on myself, brides, models on shoots and the effect is just brilliant. I’ve used it on cheek bones to highlight and add a bit of shimmer for girls on a night out.  Yesterday I applied it to my bride as her arms needed a little glamming up and it gives a lovely sheen to the skin without looking too glittery.  The stunning Jo Archbold from Morgan The Agency for Frocknfabulous

A lot of my clients have since bought it after seeing it in action and how flattering it is.   

I applied Golden Goddess oil on the beautiful Grace O’Mahony on the cover on of our Confetti Magazine Summer Shoot. 

Uses: 

I’ve applied it to collar bones to accentuate the neck lines. 

It’s been applied to models arms and legs at shoots to take the bare look away and it looks amazing in photos. 

Oh, I forgot to mention how delicious it smells too. 

Cocoa Brown Golden Goddess oil can be bought in Meaghers Pharmacy or CocoaBrown.ie

Review: Tan Organic Multi-Purpose Dry Oil 

My love for this oil started on a shoot with Frock n Fabulous and the beautiful Model Jo Archbold let me in on her beautiful skin secret…. 

Since then I was delighted when Tan Organic sent me some to try. I’ve brought it with me everywhere and used it on everyone and everything. 

The biggest plus for me is the fact it can be used for hair, skin, hands, dry skin, tight skin, just wonderful and the smell is so gorgeous and light and it dries so quickly too which means it’s perfect to apply after the shower in the morning before you get dressed. 

I decided to try this on my “winter feet” ( dry from winter,cold weather) and put my socks on and slept overnight. The next morning my skin has improved, it definitely worked. I’ve also added it to my bath and have used it on the ends of my hair to make them appear less dry. It’s also great for little fly away hairs instead of using hair products and as its moisturising it nourished the hairs and scalp and improved the appearance too. 

Tan Organic is available in Pharmacies nationwide or online Here

Win this Bellá Pierre Contouring Kit

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All you need to achieve a flawless base, contouring and highlighting all in one kit.
Kit Includes:
· 1 Mineral Foundation NT. WT. : 0.14 OZ/4.0g
· 1 Mineral Contour Powder NT. WT. : 0.08 OZ/2.35g
· 1 Mineral Highlight Powder NT. WT. : 0.08 OZ/2.35g
· 1 Concealer Brush
· 1 Kabuki Brush

Bellapierre All Over Face Contour and Highlighting Kit was created to contour cheekbones and jaw line, and to highlight the cheek and brow bones. This kit provides you with all the essentials to enhance and compliment your facial complexion. Made with 100% natural minerals.

Available in four shades:
1. Fair
2.Medium
3.Dark
4.Deep

So easy to use and even better it’s 100% Natural so no reactions or irritations.
The coverage is build-able so whether you prefer a light,medium or full coverage this does it all.
The shades are specifically chosen to enhance and flatter your skin tone and as the texture is so fine it won’t leave you with nasty tide lines or that dreaded mask.
Call in to Bio Fresh today and get your colour match done. With the flagship store in Drogheda and newly opened store in Swords you’ve no excuse. I can’t live without my Yogurt Cleanser and Rosewater. The serum is a cult product and perfect under foundation.
For those of you who can’t make it in to the store you can check out the whole range including the beautifully gentle skin care shop Here

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WIN a Make Up For Ever Beauty Kit

Make Christmas beautiful with MAKE UP FOR EVER and now you can look picture perfect over the festive season with thanks to the gorgeous ladies at Make Up For Ever, Dublin.
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For the beauty lover in your life, look no further than MAKE UP FOR EVER this festive season. The cult beauty brand has Christmas sorted with a range of fantastic gifts to suit all budgets.

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MAKE UP FOR EVER BEAUTY KIT €37
Be camera ready all Christmas with MAKE UP FOR EVER’s beauty kit. The ultimate kit for the festive season, it includes six must-haves for your daily makeup routine including

• HD Primer neutral
• HD Loose Powder
• Smoky Extravagant mascara
• Aqua Eyes black eyeliner (shade 0L).
• Rouge Artist Intense lipstick (shade #43)
• Aqua Lip pencil (shade #8C).
It also comes with a mirror and a reusable case for storing your beauty essentials.

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