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Pantone, the colour mixing company have announced the colour for the year 2019 as “Living Coral”

The Gorgeous people at The Publicity Loft have shared their top picks of Coral/Peachy tones we can add to our make up bags.

Personally I always have Coral/Peachy tones in my kit to warm up cooler complexions, even the dullest of skins can benefit from a warm hue of the wonder that is coral!

Even if you’re not a fan of peach or Coral you’d be quickly converted but a little coral blush lightly applied to the top of your cheekbones giving you a pop of colour and a youthful glow to your skin.

Still not a fan, pop some Coral/Peach lipliner,Lipstick or Lipgloss on to get the look in a more subtle way.

Wet n Wild Megaglo Hello Halo Liquid Highlighter €5.95

Fuschia Blush singles €15.95

E.L.F. Cosmetics Blush Palette €10.75

KISS Gel fantasy range €9

CND VINYLUX in the shade Tropix €11.95

NOTE Cosmetics Long wearing Lipgloss in the shade “Coral” €7.97

PS…Beauty Lip Kit in the shade Hustle €4

Fuschia Eye Shimmer in the shade Peach Puff €14.50

Thanks for Images and prices supplied by The Publicity Loft.

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 😘

Photographer Shane O’ Connor

Clothes Dresses.ie

Stylist Una O’Boyle

Model Cassia from Distinct Model Management

Hair Lynsey

Make up amcjmakeup

Available to buy on Dresses.ie

Make up product list used on Cassia:

  • Urban Decay b6 prep spray
  • Make up forever HD foundation
  • Mac studio fix powder foundation
  • Bella Pierre powder
  • The balm Mary Lou Manizer & Bonnie Lou Manizer highlighters
  • The balm hot mama blush
  • Eyeshadows from Flique desert sands palette
  • Eye liner and furocious brow from the balm
  • Lipstick Penney’s liner in no.2
  • Gloss catrice lip booster
  • Lashes Penney’s individual
  • Brushes: blank canvas

Another fab day in the studio with an amazing team!

Model: Teodora Sutra at 1st Options Model Management

Photographer: Shane O’Connor

Stylist: Una O’Boyle

Hair Stylist: Lynsey

Make up by me: amcjmakeupartist

All dresses available to order on My Kind Of Dress

Make up product list:

  • Primer: Urban Decay b6 spray
  • Flormar highlighting primer
  • Make Up For Ever HD foundation
  • Mac studio fix powder c4
  • Make up for ever full coverage concealer 7&8
  • Bella Pierre foundation in Nutmeg
  • Blusher Dainty MAC
  • Blusher Hot Mama from theBalm
  • Eyeshadows Charlotte Tilbury palette & Urban Decay Backtalk palette
  • Mascara Troublemaker from Urban Decay
  • Liner Coffee pencil Mac & feline from Mac
  • Lashes are “WILD” from Michelle Ross x Madison cosmetics at Penney’s
  • Duo Glue
  • Lipstick Backtalk from Urban Decay
  • Gloss Catrice lip booster
  • Beauty spot enhanced with Coffee eye pencil from MAC

I was privileged to see the preview of Penneys/Primarks Autumn Winter 2018 collection and I loved so many pieces my bank account is going to be very quickly emptied when it hits stores!

My love for animal print and anything sparkly was reignited when flicking through the rails.

Let’s Get Nude, PS…Nudes by Primark/Penneys Launch

Last week I attended the Launch of PS Nudes and it was such a good event.

Mylah Morales, the make up artist for the likes of Rihanna, Jennifer Lopez and most recently Actress Storm Reid who stars alongside Oprah Winfrey in Disney’s A Wrinkle In Time movie out in March.

I stood in awe of Mylah as she spoke to Beauty Journalist/Writer/Columnist Louise Mc Sharry about her life and her dislike of women wearing too much make up, not blending their contouring and to embrace their best assets.

Mylah demonstrated the Nudes range and the palette which is only €10 an unbelievable bargain buy and a must for your make up table as the colours are just so fab!

It was so lovely to meet Mylah and I got a pic with her and the gorgeous Jen From Matte To Metallic

I was also so delighted to meet Lisa Jordan AKA Just Jordan and we took a selfie! She’s so tiny, that accent, that hair, that smile, so lovely!

The venue Royal Hibernian Academy was transformed into a girls dream of pinkness to showcase the Nudes range in all its glory by The Publicity Loft I just loved the lighting, the music and not forgetting the mini pancakes which were yummy!

PS Nudes range will be in stores nationwide next week, predicting it’s going to sell out fast 💞💓💞

Primark’s latest PS… beauty collection, PHr, is turning its attention to giving you confidence while getting active. The 11 piece collection, Perform, Hydrate and Recover, is about looking your best while you work out and providing the skin with key functional products that care for your skin before, during and post physical activity. These efficient products help you to recover and prepare for the next stages of your day.

The collection is divided in two categories with the first half focusing on performance products and the latter ensuring that hydration and recovery periods are covered – getting you prepped for your busy daily life or simply brunch with the girls.

The PHr waterproof mascara and PHr waterproof eyeliner are everyday products, perfect for anyone heading straight from the office to a hard-core HIIT class. These handy products will make sure you’re top of your game and help avoid any sweaty selfies or post-workout panda eyes. The PHr Pressed Powder BB Cream, the PHr Concealer Sticks, and PHr Lip and Cheek Tint are all smudge proof and convenient additions to any makeup bag.

Post workout the PHr lipstick with hydration core comes in four shades and nourishes the lip to prevent dry lips, perfect for chapped lips exposed to extreme temperatures of outdoor activities or hot gyms. There is also a PHr Liquid Lip Balm for those looking for something a touch lighter. The stand out product is the PHr cooling recovery primer which helps cool your skin whilst swiftly reducing redness. It’s also the perfect primer for makeup application, making it ideal for those heading from weights to work life. The PHr Cool Setting Spray is handy not only for workout enthusiasts but as a handbag essential, cooling you down on public transport or for when the days get warmer.

The PHr ethos is that fitness and wellbeing is for everyone – whether you are totally beauty obsessed and love trying out the latest beauty innovations or you are simply a dedicated gym bunny wanting a beauty buddy to get you through your workout confidently, these products are for you!

All PHr products are currently available in Primark nationwide.

PHr Pressed Powder, €3.50 (3 shades)
PHr Concealer Sticks, €3 (3 shades)
PHr BB Cream, €4 (light brown, brown, dark brown)
PHr Highlighting Stick, €5
PHr Cooling Setting Spray, €5
PHr Lip and Cheek Stain, €5
PHr Mascara, €2.50
PHr Eyeliner, €2.50 (brown, black)
PHr Nourishing Core Lipstick, €2.50 (nude, pink, brown, coral) PHr Primer Recovery Gel, €4
PHr Liquid Lip Balm, €2.50
PHr Essentials Kit, €8

Jo Malone Christmas tree ornament gift- perfect for Secret Santa ssshhhhh

Jo Malone blurb

A duo of our favourite scents – a delightful Orange Blossom Cologne and a refreshing Grapefruit Body Crème – nestled in a contemporary Christmas ornament. A jovial addition to the tree.

€28 from Brown Thomas

Penneys SS2018 preview of women’s wear and accessories 

Yesterday morning I was privileged to attend the Penneys preview of their Spring Summer range and it’s fab! 


It was held in Penneys Head Office in Dublin and the place was jam packed with press. I managed to take a few pics.



















The collections are all well made and there’s a collection for everyone whether your into striped nautical, floral, denim, faux fur,faux suede or pleather. 

I snapped the collections and the feedback was people loved the Rugrats tee shirt, nod to the 90’s, sliders are staying and the cut off denim shorts. 

I’m always happy to see Spring Summer clothes just right when I’m sorting through my winter wardrobe so I see an end in sight and don’t get depressed by the dark mornings and driving home in the dark. 

So if you like what you see don’t forget to make a note of the items so you don’t forget them. 

OXO Ann-Marie ❤️

Penneys SS2018 men’s preview 

Taking inspiration from the sandy stretches to the streets of the city, Primark’s SS18 menswear collection is all about keeping it fresh. Our three distinct trends create the perfect mix for spring, taking you on a colour journey from the muted shades of Meadow Lab through to the deeper tones of End of the Road, with classic pops of colour being ever-present in Dog Town. Cool, sleek and urban – welcome to Primark SS18.

Creating a seamless transition from autumn into spring, Meadow Lab kicks off the new season. Inspired by a desert landscape, the neutral colour palette is comprised of earthy tones with soft touches of faded blues and burgundy, anchored by silver and beige. This combination of colours constructs a sense of freshly pressed yet timeworn outfits. Marble print tees and crisp shirts lay the foundation for this trend, whilst a layering of fine stripes and white denim all help to craft a relaxed and effortless aesthetic.

Dog Town creates that true spring feeling, with the introduction of brighter colours and metallic accents. A nod to its name, this trend has a street style edge, combining clean whites with pastel shades of pink, purple and yellow making a splash. Colour blocking is key to this trend, flawlessly blending athleisure and urban, with reflective and high-shine pieces. Key styles include acid wash denim, wide leg trousers and baseball jackets, whilst prints, slogans and collages create a youthful touch.

End of the Road leads us into the beginnings of high summer where holiday vibes are in full force in the form of neon, botanical prints and tie dye patterns. Tonal shades of coral, teal and boysenberry are three of the key colours taking centre stage. Stripes prevail but in more of a statement form, with warped graphics and ombre effects fashioning a psychedelic feel. A merge of Miami days and Shanghai nights, the satin bomber is the star of the show, with rip and repair denim, western shirts and peace symbols all making an appearance.

The SS18 collection is available from January to May 2018!

Penneys Beauty Gifts 

There’s hundreds of Beauty goodies in Penneys making Christmas shopping so easy to shop for your loved ones. 

Here’s a small selection to give you some inspiration and take the stress out of shopping x 

Penneys Gift Guide for Him! 

Dad,Brother,Uncle,Brother,Nephew,Boyfriend,Fiancé? There’s lots of goodies to choose in Penneys for the man in your life and all under the roof of Penneys! The watch is only €11! 

Available at all Penneys/Primark stores x 

Penneys Gift Guide for Her

Some gorgeous goodies for the girls in your life!


I’ve made my list 😘

Available in Penneys now 🌟

Penneys Christmas Dresses are the cutest and I want them all 

Penneys have these gorgeous dresses on sale in the north and in the U.K. And I want to start a petition to get them on sale here in Ireland! 

Mrs Claus dress €20


Christmas Pudding Dress €20


Elf Christmas Dress €20


Snow Angel Dress €20

Rumour has it that they are coming to Penneys stores in the Republic of Ireland 🇮🇪 but so far they are only available in Northern Ireland and the UK 🇬🇧 

Fingers and toes crossed 

Penneys Stocking fillers for under €10 

Penneys have a fantastic selection of stocking fillers in store between now and November these would also be great for Secret Santa! 


2 pack tumblers €6


Large make up beauty bag €6


Gold hat €4


Small make up beauty bag €5


Earring €3


Do not disturb eye mask €2.50


Candle €9


Ombré scarf €8


Candle jar €2


Gold lip kit metallic collection €4


Copper tea cup €5


Ombré hat €4


Wine charms €1.50


Girls shoes and bow set €6


Girls hairband €2.50


Unicorn keyring €3


Make up bag €7


Peruvian style hat €6


Socks 2 pack €5


Boys Star Wars backpack €9


Boys Star Wars set €6


5 pack socks €6


Trapper hat €6


Boys velvet dickie bow €2.50


Premium flat cap €9


Slipper socks €4


Chewbacca cap €6


Slogan slippers €4


Long cable knit scarf €8


Emoji gloves €3


3 pack dress up set €3.50


Emoji face necklace €3


6 pack emoji clips €2.50


Glitter kit purple €4


Make up bag €5


Statement tassel earrings €6


Pink tassel earrings €3


Make up bag “where’s the after party” €5


Fluffy hoop earrings €3

PENNEYS GOODIES TO GET YOU ALL SET FOR THE  LATE LATE TOY SHOW 

Penneys has teamed up The Late Late Toy Show to create a limited edition collection of pyjamas, loungewear and accessories for kids big and small.

Blanket €16


Eye mask €3


Slipper Socks €3.50


Mugs €6 each 


Men’s Jumper €16


Ladies Jumper €16


Baby’s First ToyShow Bauble €3


Men’s pj’s €14


Women’s pj’s €14


Baby’s first toy show sleepsuit set & hat €10 & bib €3


Stocking €5

Penneys is donating a total of €75,000 to Temple Street Foundation and CMRF Crumlin. The range will be on sale in Penneys stores nationwide from Tuesday November 7th.

I was a patient of Crumin Children’s hospital for many years when I was a young child so this is very close to my heart and I love to support this initiative every year xxx

LUNA by Lisa Jordan lip glosses are back in stock!


LUNA by Lisa Jordan lip glosses are back in stock! All orders placed today will be shipped before the 31st October.


These glosses are pigmented so make for a fab Christmas gift for any make up loving girlie in your life! 

I just love Lisa, her sense of humour, her Cork accent (I was born in Cork) her bargain fashion tips from Penneys to River Island and now these glosses! 

“I created these four lip glosses to suit everybody. With over a decade of experience in the beauty industry, I chose each shade to complement the face. Pink Ruby and Sapphire are ultimate soft shades for day time or a special occasion while Peach opal and Amber finish off a perfect glam look. Our lips are our most beautiful feature and with a touch of shine and a layer of soft colour you will be selfie ready!” – Lisa x


The Blush Sets are €30 and are available Here at LUNA BY LISA

PENNEYS NEW SKINCARE RANGE TARGETS POLLUTION 


Louise Twyman, Primark’s/Penneys’ style editor said: “Our Anti-Pollution range kicks daily grime where it hurts [#sorrynotsorry] thanks to shielding anti-oxidants and protection from sun damage

“Our Anti-Pollution Day Cream instantly puts up an invisible barrier to banish environmental stresses and Vitamin E helps to fight free radical damage.

“Our super-glowy Anti-Pollution Serum is packed with skin-loving vitamins to nourish the skin and reinforce its barrier protection against any of the day’s nasties coming your way.

“And finally, our Anti-Pollution Spritz is the perfect handbag essential so that you can both refresh and protect your skin on-the-go, with one cool mist.”

The range hasn’t launched in stores yet and Penneys haven’t released prices yet, but we’re sure this is going to fly off shelves in Ireland!(Source:RSVP Magazine)

My Latest Penneys finds  

Firstly as the weather becomes more winter day by day I just couldn’t resist getting matching onesies for my daughter and I. We love cosy nights watching movies and chilling around the house in the evenings wearing our Pj’s so these onesies were just perfect. I saw JustJordan wearing hers on Snapchat and as blue is my daughters favourite colour along with the love heart design, I couldn’t resist. 

They are only €10 in Penneys but I did find the sizing a bit small so we both got the size medium(my daughter is only 11yrs old).

We both slept like logs and woke up not wanting to take them off, so cosy and comfy.


Next up I spotted stationary that resembles Kate Spade!!! I couldn’t believe my eyes. Penneys have really upped their game yet again and I love the stapler €8 and tape dispenser €5. Their Perspex and rose gold are so gorgeous and would make any desk look glam! 


And last but not least my mermaid travel mug and highlighters €3.50! Any magpie or sparkle queen will love these as stocking fillers! 


Until next time! Have a great day 😘

Introducing the PS…Beauty Customise Your Eyes palette

We’ve all been there – you buy an eye shadow palette that you love, but inevitably end up only using your favourite colours, leaving one or two lonely shades to go to waste. How about hand selecting your favourite shades in a fully customisable palette for as little as €6, avoiding shade waste shame and ensuring your peepers are popping?!

 

Hitting stores in September, the PS…Beauty Customise Your Eyes palettes offer you just that. The two palette options hold either four or nine eyeshadow pans, €2 and €3 respectively, and with a selection of 30 highly pigmented shades at just €1 each, Penneys beauty lovers can now to mix ‘n’ match colours to build their own flawless collection.

 

The thirty shades range from high-impact plums, statement oranges and golds to more understated classic nudes. The hero shades in collection include; Brick – a dazzling blend of light-reflecting pigments in an orangey tone; Hot Coco – a strong brown shade that suits all and Baked – a subtle taupe colour useful for blending.

 

The Customise Your Eyes palettes will be available in stores from the 1st week in September.

 

Shade names are the following: Ice, Bone, Stripped, Sun Kissed, Gold Digger, Baked, Firecracker, Brick, Hot Coco, Carbon, Naked, Stone, Peachy Keen, Peony, Tickle, Antique Bronze, Vermillion, Burnt, Crimson, Espresso, Truffle, Pistachio, Basil, Tidal, Earth, Opal, Cranberry, Slate and Royal.

Available from the following Penneys: 

LIFFEY VALLEY

CORK – PATRICK ST

BLANCHARDSTOWN

O’CONNELL STREET

DUNDRUM

GALWAY – EYRE SQ

LIMERICK-OCONNELL ST

CORK – WILTON

SWORDS

WATERFORD

 
NEWBRIDGE

ATHLONE

LIMERICK-DOORADOYLE
 

LETTERKENNY

DUNDALK MARSHES

TRALEE

SLIGO

WEXFORD

DROGHEDA

Penneys Beauty picks!

I just popped into Penneys today to pick up a few bits and spotted these so thought I’d share!

The first item is this fab Make Up Brush drying rack which folds away so you can use it even if you’ve limited space for your beauty accessories. 


It’s ideal as it dries your brushes upside down, helping your brushes dry quicker and as the brushes are upside down this will make your brushes last longer as the glue which holds the hairs together in the brush ferrule won’t get damaged after washing. 

It’s only €5 so grab yourself a bargain & get washing. 

The second showstopper is this set of silver metallic handled make up brushes. 


They look more expensive than their €10 price tag, a little like Real Techniques and they are shaped to fit the contours of your hand so a firmer grip and better control for applying your favourite make up. 

The third and final piece I found and loved today is this pink metallic toiletry bag with metallic silver star detail for €5. 


it would be perfect for an overnight or weekend away to stash all your beauty essentials. 

All available in Penneys now 💋

Nourishing Summer Beauty with CATRICE COSMETICS

While we hope the summer sun stays around, it can really take its toll on our bodies. Exposure to harmful UV rays and heat dehydrates the body and can lead to noticeably dry skin, hair, lips and nails. This calls for a little TLC from Catrice Cosmetics!

Summer is best time to embrace that au-natural glow – nourish, revitalise and achieve this healthy look with some essentials from Catrice Cosmetics, available from Penneys stores and pharmacies nationwide now.

Here are just a few nourishing summer beauty essentials by Catrice:

For nourished Skin…

Catrice Prime & Fine Nude Glow Primer, €4.95
Radiate your skin with the latest primer from Catrice which acts as the perfect base for foundation or can simply be worn on its own for a natural glow, the hottest beauty trend right now! The formula is enriched with nourishing pomegranate oil and contains light reflecting pigments for an instant healthy sheen. The result is a soft focus finish, a silky smooth complexion and minimised appearance of skin irregularities.

 

For nourished Eyes…

 

Catrice Sensitiv’Eyes Volume Mascara, €4.95

This new mascara gives ultra-volume and ultra-black look thanks to high-purity pigments. The mascara has been opthalmologically tested and is suitable for sensitive eyes and those who wear contact lenses. Formulated with argan oil and panthenol ingredients the texture is long-lasting, easy to remove and has a pampering effect! A nourishing product with no compromise on performance…

 

 For nourished Lips…

 

Catrice Prime and Fine Multitalent Lip Scrub & Balm, €4.50

Say goodbye to dry chapped lips (which are almost unavoidable in the summer sun) with this 2in1 lip hero that combines a fine lip peel with a gentle caring balm. Natural cherry pit particles gently remove dead skin flakes while valuable ingredients like apricot oil and shea butter provide pampering care. The Scrub & Balm perfectly preps lips so lipstick glides over the lips smoothly for a flawless look.

 Catrice Lip Cushion, €5.50

Comfort, colour and care all in one – we’re head over heels for with the Lip Cushion collection! Available in 6 shades, this creamy lipgloss contains avocado oil for extra nourishment and a supple texture. The ultra-soft jumbo sponge applicator allows soft and easy application of the medium-pigment gloss.

 

 For nourished Nails…

Catrice 9in1 Nail Elixir, €3.50

The 9in1 Elixir contains nine selected ingredients with caring properties: vitamin A + E, pro-vitamin B5, jojoba and grape seed oil, aloe vera extract, lemon oil, camellia oil and sunflower seed oil. The elixir can be worn alone for beautifully groomed nails or applied as a base coat. It is fast-drying, strengthening, prevents discolorations and chipping, seals, fills ridges, revives the healthy shine of the natural nail and offers protection. What else would your nails need?!


Keep skin nourished and beautiful this summer with Catrice Cosmetics, available from Penneys stores and pharmacies nationwide now!

PRIMARK ALERT: PS…BEAUTY REVEALS LATEST LIP KITS

Forget Kylie lip kits and get yourself to Penneys as they’ve just launched four new gorgeous Matte lipkits and they’re only €4 so you can buy all four lipkits for just €16!! Total bargain. 

 The PS…Lip Kit Matte Collection has become a staple in everyone’s makeup bags and now there are even more shades to choose from!

How to apply to get the best results from your PS… Lip Kit:
Line and fill the lips with the creamy lip liner, then apply the matte liquid lipstick over the top.

Reapply the lip liner to create that sharp and sculpted lip.

To make the lips appear bigger, carefully smudge the lip liner to create a diffused effect.





Available in Penneys now 👄💄💋❤️

Where’s the Sun? Wardrobe must haves for now! 


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
🌟🌟🌟

Make Up Favourites under €10 


The Ordinary High-Adherance Silicone Primer is the ideal skin mattifier, working to blur imperfections for a perfected finish and helping makeup last longer. Formulated with advanced, adaptive Silicones to give a perfected, matte finish to skin. Wear it on its own to mattify, hydrate and blur the look of imperfections like visible pores and fine lines. It also primes the skin for makeup, helping your foundation go on smoothly and wear longer for a fabulous HD look that lasts all day.

Free from:Oil-free, Nut-free, Vegan, Cruelty-free

€4.90 buy Here


CATRICE HIGH GLOW MINERAL HIGHLIGHT POWDER 010 

A baked Highlighting Powder with minerals and ultra-fine, light-reflecting pigments for a radiant look. The delicate texture offers variable coverage, which can be intensified with repeated application. Can be applied as a subtle shimmer on the entire face for a fresh complexion or to accentuate the cheeks, temples and neckline. Glow look!

€5.50 available from CATRICE stockists Nationwide 

 

CATRICE CAMOUFLAGE LIQUID 010

Dark circles, irregularities and redness are now a thing of the past – the Liquid Camouflage offers optimal coverage and care. The liquid concealer is highly-pigmented, waterproof and especially long-lasting. Easy to use with a practical flock applicator.
€3.95 available from CATRICE stockists Nationwide 


RIMMEL SCANDALEYES GEL LINER BLACK

Rimmel Scandaleyes Gel Liner Black gives up to 24hrs of rich, intense colour that doesn’t flake, smudge, smear or run. Waterproof formula. Comes with a professional brush for complete control to draw the lines you want.

€8.50 available from Rimmel stockists 


Penneys / Primark Lashes 

€1.50 


Cotton Candy Eyeshadow Palette €6

Available from Penneys & Primark 


#PoutGoals 

So you love the whole ‘matte lip’ vibe but haven’t found your lipstick soulmate? Call off the search guys, our Cotton Candy Super Matte Lipstick may just be your lips’ new BFF. We’re talking gorgeous, high pigmented colour and a velvety smooth finish – the kind you see in the movies, only WAY more affordable and in much cuter packaging. It comes in three shades – nude for daytime, brown for nighttime and pink for everything in between –pick your fave and join the matte lip selfie #squad.


Catrice TREND ALERT – Statement Eyeliner

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!

I’m Loving these lip cushion powders from Catrice

I’ve been trying out lots of new products lately, tan, skin care and make up and I am loving these cushion powder lips from CATRICE. 


The pigment is really good as you can see by my swatches and they lasted on my lips for a good 6-7 hours leaving a hint of colour behind but without the dryness and cakiness I have experienced with matte lip products. 


These are cleverly designed with a spongy type applicator (cushion) which you can dab onto your lips to give your lips instant colour without looking too overly made up. 

Comparing to normal lipsticks, there is no comparison. These give your lips a stain, bitten look, and it’s so gorgeous for summer when you don’t want to be worrying about your lipstick moving,bleeding or smearing when you eat or drink. These babies stay put and are imperfectly perfect for a look which says I do not look overly done up.


To get these gorgeous cushion powder lips from Catrice head to your local Penneys or pharmacy now, you won’t be sorry I promise 💋💄❤️

Flormar triple action mascara review

The endless search for the perfect mascara wand continues and Flormar have come up with this invention where you twist the lid of the mascara to change the brush shape and add length, volume and curl to your lashes. 


Everyone has a favourite wand they prefer to make their lashes pop and flutter. I personally like a wand with volume and a tapered end to catch the smaller lashes at the inner corners of the eye. I haven’t really warmed to the plastic type wands as they don’t seem to coat all of my lashes and as I don’t tend to wear false lashes I really want what I do have to look thicker and not necessarily longer. I prefer volume over length. 


So, I gave this mascara a whirl and I’m not a convert. It has a plastic wand where as I prefer the bristles. I only wish they had brought this out with more of a brush like wand, it would probably be my favourite then. The idea behind the twisting mechanism is good,3 mascaras in one. With that in mind I will continue using it but with a disposable mascara wand instead. 

If you like a plastic wand then this is for you.


Flormar is available at nationwide in pharmacies,Mullingar Pharmacy Penneys and you can check stockists here www.flormarireland.ie

Tanning Water! You don’t drink it …

Primark (Penneys) have brought out a dupe for Tan Luxe Tanning water €39 for €5! 


I haven’t seen it on shelves yet but I’ll give it a go! I’m currently finishing off a bottle of Bronz Express so will try this asap. 

OXOX 

Ann-Marie🌟💋💕

Marina Hoersmanseder X CATRICE Limited Edition Collection

How pretty is this! I just love love love the packaging from this collaboration. I am so delighted to have a few samples of the range to try out and as you know for an affordable make up range, CATRICE always comes up with the goods. 


The eyeshadow palette CO1 EYEconic straps contains four shades that suit anyone and any occasion. Silky and smooth texture with different effects. Three frosted shadows and one satin(brown). 

This cute Mini brush is angled to help you achieve that subtle GLOW when applying your highlighting pearls.
These little pearls are so shimmery and pretty and when applied over your base will give your skin (cheekbones,nose,decollatage) a beautiful GLOW and highlight. It can be intensified for nighttime by layering on more. Easy to apply and easy to blend. 

I’m loving the colour of this nail polish, it’s called Garden View, a pretty it would suit any skin tone and it has a matt effect so it makes it that bit more edgy and elegant at the same time. 


CATRICE also sent me the cutest little make up bag in blush pink with a saddle strap design on it. Perfect size for your handbag and finished with rose gold zipper. 

CATRICE is available in pharmacies and Penneys/Primark stores too. 

CATRICE is an affordable make up brand and prices start at €2.99

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Matte Collection Lip Kits from Penneys / Primark 

This March PS… Beauty launches two matte collection lip kits in two mouth-wateringly sweet shades; Chocolate Brownie and Cookie Dough. 

Each lip kit contains a liquid lipstick and matching lip liner for the perfect long lasting matte pout.

 Use the creamy lip liner for precise application and add the matte liquid lipstick. The highly pigmented lipstick gives a strong colour and a flawless long-lasting matte finish while leaving lips moisturised.  

 The PS… Beauty Matte Collection Lip Kits are priced at €4.00 each and are available in Penneys now.

 I can’t wait to try these 💋🌟💋

Define & Contour with Catrice Cosmetics!

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!

 Pucker up! Luscious Lips by CATRICE COSMETICS


Pucker up for Spring with some must-have new arrivals from Catrice Cosmetics. This year’s Spring Summer ’17 collection boasts an impressive selection of innovative new lip products – from high gloss to matt finishes, lip stains to pencils. Whatever your preference, Catrice has something to suit every style with luxury cosmetics at everyday prices.
The Catrice Spring Summer ’17 collection is available in all Penneys stores and selected pharmacies nationwide now. Here are just a few of our favourites:

Catrice Lip Foundation Pencil, €2.50


First thing’s first to create the perfect pout – definition! The new Lip Foundation Pencil delivers a velvety-matt finish with its fast-drying formula. Lips can be contoured, defined or completely covered in 4 nude shades as the pencil glides across the lips.

Aqua Ink-in-Gloss, €3.95


Introducing Catrice’s new staining gloss, developed with an innovative water-based formula. This highly pigmented gloss glides onto lips and stains with light, long-lasting colour that will stay put even when eating and drinking. The reservoir applicator absorbs the product to ensure ideal colour-dispersion. Glycerine ingredients pamper and moisturise the lips, with an instant moist and cooling effect upon application.

Instant Lipstick Mattifier, €4.95


It’s a matt miracle! Transform any lipstick into a velvet matt texture with just one coat of the Instant Lipstick Mattifier. The light gel texture can simply be dabbed on top of lipstick with your fingertips, creating a long-lasting, durable finish without adjusting the colour of your favourite lipstick.  

Catrice Lip Cushion, €5.50


Comfort and colour all in one – we’re head over heels for the new Lip Cushion collection! Available in 6 shades, this creamy lipgloss contains avocado oil for extra nourishment and a supple texture. The ultra-soft jumbo sponge applicator allows soft and easy application of the medium-pigment gloss.

Catrice Ombré Two Tone Lipstick, €5.50


Undoubtedly one of the hero products this season, the Catrice Ombré Two Tone Lipstick is a makeup bag essential. Each lipstick contains 2 complimenting yet contrasting, colour-intense shades, allowing to you to achieve a trendy two-tone effect with just one application. The creamy formula is enriched with argon oil for a long-lasting satin finish that won’t dry out lips.

Get luscious Spring lips with a little help from Catrice Cosmetics, available at Penneys stores and pharmacies nationwide now.

I can’t wait to try these beauties out 💄💋❤️🌟

Penneys Face Masks are back and better than ever 

This spring Penneys is launching a collection of 11 face masks ranging from the Insta selfie favourite sheet masks to cooling eye patches, unclogging nose strips to hydrating lip masks. 

With the entire collection priced between €1.00 and €1.50, there is no better excuse to put on your pyjamas and bring the beauty salon to your own home.

RED CARPET BEAUTY BY CATRICE

Taking inspiration from the recent Golden Globes Awards and looking forward to a busy awards season including February’s BAFTAs and Oscars, Catrice Cosmetics brings you a selection of new season SS17 arrivals to help you recreate some of the top looks from the red carpet.Make sure you are camera ready whatever the occasion with a little help from the Catrice Spring Summer ’17 collection, available from pharmacies nationwide and Penneys stores from February.  
Skin Deep
Flawless skin remains the basis of any statement look on the red carpet. This season, Catrice’s new Face arrivals focus on high-performance, long-lasting makeup that deliver a flawless finish. The new 24H Made to Stay Makeup, €7.90 is a waterproof liquid foundation, enriched with an antioxidant complex, which leaves skin silky smooth with a matt finish. The velvet-like 18H Made to Stay Powder, €4.95 delivers a natural looking matt finish to ensure you are camera ready at all turns. The powder texture absorbs excess oils making this great for oily skin.



Statement Lip

Actors Brie Larson and Lily Collins stunned on the Golden Globes red carpet with their classic Hollywood looks of soft eyes and dramatic lips, which we expect to see throughout awards season. For a Spring twist on the classic red lip, embrace a two-tone look with the innovative new Ombré Lipstick, €5.50 range. The diamond-shaped applicator creates a gradient effect when applied to the lips. The highly pigmented lipstick, available in 6 shades, is also enriched with argon oil creating a soft and creamy texture.


Eyes On

Another key factor in creating a dramatic lip is to keep the eyeshadow neutral and understated – smokey eyes and bold lips are a ‘no’! This season, Catrice launches its range of brand new eyeshadow palettes including The Essential Nude, The Modern Matt, The Nude Blossom and The Precious Copper collections. Each palette consists of 9 highly-pigmented shades including a highlighter shade for the brow bone. Recreate the rosé finish as seen on Emma Stone and Reese Witherspoon with the soft and feminine Nude Blossom palette.

 

And finally, when it comes to lashes more is, of course, always more! The new Rock Couture Extreme Volume Mascara, €4.50 aims to add volume and definition on first application with its elastomer brush and rich black texture.


Look red carpet-ready with the new Spring Summer ’17 collection, available from Penneys Stores and from Pharmacies now!

Grey Spring/Summer Boots

I’m loving these little boots I picked up in Penneys/Primark for €17. 


I’ve been looking for a grey pair and these are just the right heel height for daytime running around. 
I got mine in Penneys Mullingar last week! 

Only a quick little fashion fix post but I hope you liked ❤️💋🌟  And don’t forget to please Follow 🌟

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 💋❤️💋

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 💋

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! 

Mini Harley Quinn of Suicide Squad, make up look. 

This morning is Halloween dress up in school and my daughter wanted to be Harley Quinn from Suicide Squad the super hero cool chic! She hasn’t even seen the movie, she’s only 10 years old. 

I ordered her costume from LITTLEWOODS IRELAND in size Large as Zara-Zöe (Z.Z.) is quite tall for her age. 

The costume arrived and after fitting it on, it’s quite baggy, Z.Z. Is slim build but she loved it anyway. The only accessory she didn’t wear was the mask as she said it would only ruin the look 😍

Make up product list:

I started on the eyes using CATRICE Camouflage concealer (shade 010 porcelain) all over the lid & up to brow.

On the left eye I then patted on the vibrant pink eyeshadow from my SLEEK ACID 570 palette and added the darker Pink into the socket and blended up to the brow bone using BLANK CANVAS E26 brush.

On the right eye I patted on the shimmery blue frosted Eyeshadows from my SLEEK ACID 570 palette and added the darker Blue into the socket and blended up to the brow bone using MAC 217.

I lined the upper and lower lashes with MAC Feline Kohl pencil and smudged the line out with Corruption eyeshadow from my BLANK CANVAS COSMETICS MASTER SERIES ONE PALETTE using brush from MAC #143(pencil brush) 

Pink eyeshadow was blended underneath the left lower lash line & blue underneath the right lower lash line. 

CHANEL VITALUMIERE foundation was applied using BLANK CANVAS COSMETICS F20 brush and to set it I used BOURJOIS POUDRE de RIZ with my ANDIE NIMA BRUSH.

I then contoured Z.Z’s cheekbones, temples,nose and forehead using CHARLOTTE TILBURY FILMSTAR BRONZE & GLOW and my BLANK CANVAS COSMETICS F15 brush. 

I used THE BALM MARY LOU MANIZER highlighter and SLEEK SOLSTICE PALETTE  with my TARA brush from NIMA BRUSH on cheekbones, brow bone, down the nose, on the Cupid’s bow and above brows to highlight and give some shimmer to the look. 

I added some CHARLOTTE TILBURY Cheek to Chic blusher in Love is the drug to Z.Z’s cheeks using my BLAITHIN NIMA BRUSH.

Adding a black heart on the left cheek I used PENNEYS (PRIMARK) PS PRO Longwear graphic liner pen. 

I wanted a deep red lip so I used INGLOT HD LIP TINT MATTE in shade #12 and I then lined the lips with PENNEYS (PRIMARK) PS PRO Longwear graphic liner pen. 

I added some final highlight to Z.Z’s lips using PENNEYS PS… Strobe pencil in pearl to add dimension and accents to the lips. 

I spritzed Z.Z. With MAKE UP REVOLUTION fixing spray. 

Z.Z. Was delighted going off to school and I do love seeing all the children in fancy dress going to school, I can’t wait to see what the teachers are wearing when I pick her up from school today. 


Happy Halloween everyone 👻🎃💋

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

PS Pro Make Up From Penneys/Primark 

It was like Christmas had come early to our home when the postman arrived with this box of PS.Pro make up from Penneys/Primark and I was so excited to try out all of my new goodies! 

Here are the lipsticks I received which have been integrated nicely into my kit and have been used on clients ever since I received them and to glowing reviews I might add. The lipstick consistency is creamy and gives a satin finish, they are moisturising and leave lips feeling kissable and soft. The pigments are amazing and it’s quite easy to forget that these are a budget brand, they are comparable to a high end beauty brand and are definitely worth every cent. 

The Primers are fantastic and I was shocked by the quality for such a reasonable price point. They are easy to apply and blend right in to the skin, can be worn alone or under foundation. I love to mix the illuminating primer with foundation and apply it all over the face to give a gorgeous glow. 

The Mattifying primer is amazing on oily or combination skin types and does effectively keep shine at bay. 

Next is the Miracle primer which smoothes out fine lines and does prep older skin for make up perfectly and gives a flawless base. 


The Liners are like felt tip pens and are like stains for the skin, they are build able so you can decide what intensity you prefer and they are long lasting and coordinate with Lip colours. 

The Rose Gold Foundation Brush is a favourite piece of kit for me. I like to use it to buff out any cream contouring to make sure it’s fully blended into the skin and removes any harsh lines. 

The Transluscent powder really surprised me. I wasn’t expecting the quality to be so good. I have tried it out and I love the lightness of it, it’s quite fine and it does what you’d expect a powder to do and that is to set your foundation making it stay put for the day and keep shine at bay on oily areas like your T zone and over oily eye lids. It’s definitely one for the make up bag!  

Felt tip eye liner was interesting to me as it is angled and quite thick. So, best for more dramatic liner, you can angle it to achieve a thinner line above your lashes but creating a delicate feline flick wouldn’t be advisable. Works well after you’ve applied false lashes to deepen and darken your liner though and this is where I have found it useful. The correction pen is like a retro magic marker I used to have when I was little and it does work well. I have used it with the lip liners from the PS PRO range to clean up lip lines after a model has eaten lunch and it saves so much time and is a gr8 piece of kit. I always give it a wipe with alcohol afterwards to keep it sterile.

The mascara was another thing I was pleasantly impressed with. I found it worked well when you want to layer up mascara to give length to lashes and didn’t seem to clump lashes either, so a thumbs up again from me. 

This green toned colour corrector is gr8 for high colouring on cheeks and perfect to take down any redness if a client has red spots. Applying a tiny amount and blending well before foundation is applied it will give a gentle camouflage of the red tone in the skin and leave skin more balanced and even. 

The range is so affordable with prices ranging from €3.00 

It’s exclusively available to the following stores in Dublin:

Mary Street

O’Connell Street

Blanchardstown 

Dundrum 

Penneys have done it again

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 black brush holder will be available in July and the rose gold one in August for €6

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.

Penneys Facebook page

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

Limited Edition “Denim Divine” by CATRICE 

When I saw the press release in my inbox I just had to share. The packaging is so gorgeous! Rose Gold, so pretty, girlie and Luxurious, it would look pretty on your dresser,in your make up bag and when you’ve finished ogling it you get to apply it! 

The range consists of the following: 

Denim Divine by Catrice – Eye Shadow Palette Carpe Denim!  

   
 

 

Open the luxurious metallic, rose-gold packaging to unveil a multitude of silky textures and a large make-up brush in this exclusive palette. This contains six highly pigmented powder eyeshadows ranging from soft nudes and fresh apricot to brown and bronze tones, as well as a dark indigo shade for a sultry finish. Available in C01 Injeanious, RRP €7.95*.

Denim Divine by Catrice – Liquid Liner 

  
Indigo Eyes. This liquid eyeliner in dark blue delivers a cool matt texture with long-lasting results. The fine brush applicator allows accurate application for perfectly curved lines, perfect for creating a statement eye make-up look. Available in C01 Dark Denim Blue, RRP €3.50.

Denim Divine by CATRICE – Luminous Lip Gloss

   
 Who doesn’t want smooth and glossy luscious lips for summer?! The semi-transparent, light texture of this new Lip Gloss provides the lips with a slight shimmer in a choice of fresh coral or subtle nude. Available in C01 Women’s Cut and C02 Comfort Fit, RRP €3.95*

Denim Divine by CATRICE – Powder Blush 

  
Create a blushing summer complexion with this new powder blush in a fresh peach tone. Easy to apply and blend, this plush emphasizes the cheekbones beautifully and creates a natural-looking, silky matt finish. In a nod to its denim inspiration, this product carries a unique jeans embossment on the surface of the blush! Available in C01 Stone Blushed. RRP €4.50.

Denim Divine by CATRICE – Bronzer

  
Nothing screams summer like a sun kissed glow! This fine bronzing powder delivers a soft matt finish for a naturally tanned look, and can also be used for contouring. With its unique jeans embossment and rose-gold packaging, this bronzer is a beauty bag must-have! Available in C01 Hot TANts. RRP €5.50. 

Denim Divine by CATRICE – Nail Lacquer 

  
   
 
   
 Five brand new nail polishes await you to perfectly complement your summer denim: deep midnight blue, fresh coral, bright red, subtle almond brown and soft nude. The formula of these new nail lacquers delivers extraordinary coverage, lasting durability and a beautiful finish, and the professional brush allows smooth and neat application. The unique square packaging also carries the collection’s with its authentic jeans embossment on the lid. Available in C01 Dark Denim Blue, C02 Fabricot, C03 Women’s Cut, C04 Comfort Fit and C05 Gold Miners. RRP €3.50*.

“Denim Divine” by CATRICE will be available in Penneys stores and selected pharmacies nationwide from mid-April to mid-May 2016.

Make Up Brush Care 

  
How you treat your make up brushes will determine their longevity. I have always been scrupulous about keeping my brushes clean since my days in Make Up For Ever when I was 16 and did my work experience there. Annie was always great at teaching me all her tricks and her attention to detail has had a lasting effect on me. 

My time with M.A.C. Also made me hygiene conscious as the cleaning routine we had at the end of our day always sticks with me. We used to clean each and every lipstick, eyeshadow, faoundation thoroughly with Alcohol,cotton buds,tissues and Kitchen roll it really was an incredible routine we had going. Brush washing was never any of our favourite thing to do but two of us were always put of brush washing duties and this was a job in itself. 

We used to wash the make up brushes with M.A.C. Shampoo and conditioner and these brushes always held their shape and quality. 

I still wash my brushes with Shampoo or Fairy Anti-Bacterial washing up liquid and once a month I will condition the natural haired brushes to keep them soft. 

This cute little “Brush Egg” was sent to me by the lovely girls in The Beauty Deli and it definitely does speed up the brush washing routine.   
 *My Top Tip*

Make sure you rinse the brushes thoroughly though as they wont dry properly and the residue will effect blending performance of the brushes.

Always lay the brushes flat to avoid the ferrule or handles getting wet as this can effect the glue holding your brushes together.

On-Spot-Brush-Cleaners:

 I have tried lots of brush cleaners and my favourite would be the brush cleaner from M.A.C. €15.50 As its fast drying, so I can use at weddings or shoots and don’t have to wait long for a brush to be dry. 

  
 A good budget buy would be the Penneys brush cleaner for €2.50 or Flormar brush cleanser €4.95  

Surgical spirits are great for lip and liner brushes as it removes the waxy build up from lipsticks or glosses and removes gel eye liner fully even Inglot #77 Gel Liner!! 

How often should you clean your brushes:

*Eyeshadow, blush and bronzer powder brushes should ideally be washed once every two weeks.

*Brushes that are used to apply liquid make-up like concealer, foundation, lipstick, or gel liner should be cleaned after each use, as when a brush gets wet, it can easily breed germs

*Cleaning brushes regularly also ensure that there is no product build up either which can makes it harder to apply your makeup flawlessly.
MAC Brush Cleaner

Flormar Brush Cleanser

Brush egg

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