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Yon-Ka Paris Skincare is a creative brand that draws its inspiration from the botanical kingdom, its properties and benefits. The properties of essential oils act on the body and mind and have been an integral part of the Yon-Ka brand research for over 60 years. Yon-Ka believes that essential oils and well-being are inseparable. With this all natural harmonious approach, Yon-Ka has developed a smoothing exfoliating cream and a hydrating revitalizing body body milk which contain beautiful essential oils; to unveil properties that magically use their balancing action to restore wellness to the mind and body.    

Yon-Ka Gommage Doux, €36.00/£31.50 is a cream scrub that combines the exfoliating action of Bamboo and Apricot kernel powder with the hydrating and restructuring properties of Mango butter, Sesame oil and vegetable Glycerin. Infused with the essential oils of Cedar, Cypress and Rosemary, it removes dead skin cells, leaving a light hydrating film on the skin. A gentle action for perfect skin.  


Yon-Ka Lait Hydratant, €35.00/£31.00 is a fragrant body milk that combines vegetable Glycerin, Grape seed and Sweet Almond oil, leaving the skin hydrated and replenished, complete with Ginseng extract for a re-energizing effect. Apply a thin layer of body milk to the whole body in the morning/ and or evening after bath or shower to hydrate, soften and repair your skin. Boost your vitality and balance with this vibrant body milk enriched with essential oils of Mandarin and Sweet Orange.

Yon-Ka Lait Hydratant and Gommage Doux provide sensory experiences that will transport you to iconic regions of France and its territories. Take a breath of fresh air with A WALK IN THE FOREST with its fresh and woody fragrances. Indulge in the vibrant and tangy citrus notes of the CORSICAN DELIGHT. With its aromatic concentrates, Yon-Ka breaks the predictability of the daily routine, adding joy, positivity and wellness to the day. 

Yon-Ka Lait Hydrant and Gommage are now available in Yon-Ka destinations nationwide or online at Renaissance Skincare

LUXURY CHRISTMAS ADVENT CALENDAR“Christmas in Two Cities”

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Why wait until Christmas morning to open all of your presents? Count down the days until Christmas with this “Christmas in Two Cities” Luxury Brand Advent Calendar.” Each day in December indulge in a new beauty product by brands including Lancôme, Urban Decay, Giorgio Armani, Yves Saint Laurent, Viktor & Rolf and Kiehl’s.

This complete luxury gift set offers a variety of beauty products such as designer fragrances, luxury mascaras, lip sticks, moisturisers and more. 24 luxury products are featured behind each window of the calendar, allowing you to welcome each day with a new and exciting beauty product.

The Calendar contains: YSL Blur Primer 10ml, YSL Instant Moisture Glow 5ml, Lancôme Energie de Vie Sleeping Mask 15ml, YSL Black Opium EDP 7.5ml, YSL The Shock Mascara 2ml, Victor and Rolf Bonbon EDP 7ml, Victor and Rolf Flower Bomb EDP 7ml, Kiehls Ultra Facial Cleanser 30ml, Kiehls Creme de Corps 30ml, Kiehls Midnight Recovery Concentrate 4ml, Lancôme Genifique Serum 7ml, Lancôme Absolue Precious Cells Day Cream 15ml, Lancôme Bi-Facil Eye Makeup Remover 30ml, Lancôme Tonique Douceur 50ml, Lancôme Galatee Confort 50ml, Lancôme Visionnaire Eye Cream 5ml, Lancôme Matte Shaker 378 3ml, Lancôme Mr Big Mascara 01 2ml, Lancôme Hypnose Mascara 2ml, Lancôme Tresor La Nuit EDP 7ml, Lancome La Vie Est Belle EDP 4ml, Lancôme Mini Crayon Khol 0.7g, Urban Decay All Nighter Setting Spray 15ml, Urban Decay Eye Shadow Primer Potion 2ml.

This gift set brings the advent calendar to the forefront of every girl’s wish list, providing all the necessities to enjoy the Christmastime festivities. The Advent Calendar is available exclusively online at BROWNTHOMAS.COM and is a must-have for the Christmas season.

Review: Lancôme Advanced Génefique Sensitive 

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The verdict is in! It’s a big fat yes from me! I have completed my Advanced Génefique Sensitive treatment from Lancôme and I’m converted. 

A one month course of treatment with a fresh-activated formula that soothes the skin, stimulates it’s youthful properties and strengthens it when sensitive thanks to a capsule that contains antioxidants that are 99% pure which the user releases when she opens the bottle to create a boosted Youth Activating Serum for heightened efficacy. This daring goal resonates with the values Génefique has embraced for the last 8 years: a universal serum, a timeless serum, a holistic serum. Simply put: an iconic product. Bold and universal: these characteristics have always been at the heart of Lancôme’s ongoing efforts to support all women in the quest for beauty and well-being. 

Françoise Lehmann

General Manager, Lancôme International 

We have all had bad skin days, our complexion is affected by climate, diet,stress,air pollution,medication, hormones etc. And there’s nothing worse when your skin is not looking good, we end up wearing more make up to distract from the blemishes which can make it look worse. That’s why I was delighted to be given a bottle of this iconic Advanced Génefique Sensitive as I’ve found my skin has been affected by stress of house-hunting and juggling too much.  


This blend of carefully selected ingredients, a new soothing probiotic fraction, the lactobacillus, an antioxidant complex consisting of Vitamin E and ferulic acid which is only activated when released from the ampule into the bottle, aims to target and remedy the following skin complaints women experience when they are having a bad skin day: 

  • Dryness
  • Itching
  • Burning sensation 
  • Skin discomfort 


The exciting prospect of releasing the active antioxidants with just a twist of the cap was fascinating to do and my daughter filmed me mixing it. ​​​​​​

​​Overall I have found my complexion looks more even and my dry patchy areas have become less troublesome. As my skin is more even in texture make up application is quicker as I now have to spend less time concealing. 

​So, if you feel like your skin needs a bit of tlc but you don’t have time for facials treat yourself to a bottle of Lancôme Advanced Génefique Sensitive from any Lancôme counter. 

It’s priced at €73 

Maybe a nice surprise for someone’s birthday or stocking filler at Christmas. 

Nourishing Summer Beauty with CATRICE COSMETICS

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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!

Kiehl’s apothecary preparations review 

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Here it is! The big review of a special product with big promises.


I was hoping for a miracle in a bottle to minimise my pores and smooth out my wrinkles.

After using this product every night religiously for the last 4 weeks I have come to my verdict.

My skin feels softer and make up application is smoother. My open pores on my cheeks do seem less noticeable but not totally cured. My wrinkles(Furrows) haven’t diminished but my skin does seem somewhat healthier. 


I did also up my water intake to help the process and this did help hydrate my skin.

Overall, it’s a beautiful product to have and to use. 

Would I recommend it? 

Yes! Yes,I would. 

Why?

Because it’s a luxury everyone should witness and because of it’s pharmaceutical background and appearance along with the effect it has on your skin, it definitely does improve your skins texture and appearance although it doesn’t work miracles. 

I guess I’ll have to just keep saving for Botox and fillers and I’ll continue using my Kiehl’s apothecary preparation until a miracle in a bottle comes my way in the endless search for youth. 


Kiehls is available world wide Here

and online in Ireland Arnotts.ie and Debenhams.ie

Marina Hoersmanseder X CATRICE Limited Edition Collection

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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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Inglot’s Beautifier tinted cream 

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Here’s the sneak peek at Inglot’s new product.This unique Beautifier tinted cream is rich in its moisturising properties and adds a subtle colour to the skin and evens out the skin tone. Inglot’s Beautifiers are enriched with Coenzyme Q10, saffron extract, and vitamin C, E and F. HD pigments included in the formula ensure an illuminating and soft focus effect. Perfect for those who are looking for a very natural effect of healthy, glowing and hydrated skin. Coming in a wide range of 8 shades, there is a shade suitable for every skin tone. This product is the perfect companion for your summer makeup bag, perfect for travelling and vacations as it is moisturising yet still gives a subtle colour to the skin.


Inglot’s Beautifier tinted cream is €20 and will be available in all stores and Online May 4th 2017 

This sounds great, I’ll be trying it out for sure ❤️💖⭐️

CLARINS Tonic Body Treatment Oil  & Arthritis Ireland

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In 2017, for every Tonic Body Treatment Oil sold, CLARINS will make a donation to Arthritis Ireland to fund research in Ireland. 

CLARINS, The Arthritis Foundation and Arthritis Ireland all have an important message to highlight in the fight against rheumatic diseases and with your help, we can raise awareness and in turn vital funds to support this research.

 Together, we can help research.
Join us in the ght against rheumatic diseases.
Clarins Ireland and Arthritis Ireland are proud to announce a joint initiative in the ght against rheumatic diseases.
For every Tonic Body Treatment Oil sold, Clarins
will make a donation to Arthritis Ireland to enable them to create a population who are taking control of their arthritis and also strive to raise awareness of this disease. This is part of a worldwide initiative by Clarins in association with The Arthritis Foundation whose aim is to raise more funds for research and nd e ective therapies to treat serious rheumatic diseases.

Did you know?
Arthritis affects 1 in 5 people in Ireland – nearly one million people nationwide. There are over 100 different types of arthritis and these can a affect people of all ages from babies and toddlers right through to those in their adult years.
About Arthritis Ireland
Little things can make a big difference to a person with arthritis. Difficulty with the little things like making a cup of tea, getting dressed or opening the front door can all add up to have a big impact on a person’s quality of life. Arthritis Ireland understand this. That is why they are Ireland’s only organisation working single-mindedly to transform the experience of people living with arthritis and those who care for them. 

Every day, they work
in communities across the country providing community-based education programmes to
help people effectively manage and control this devastating disease. They actively drive grassroots advocacy so that the voice of people with arthritis is heard and understood and work with the medical community to control and cure arthritis.
Eoghan O’Sullivan, General Manager Clarins, Ireland said: “We are delighted to be associated with Arthritis Ireland in bringing our global initiative to Ireland, an initiative which has deep roots in the fabric of the Clarins brand. The funds donated
to Arthritis Ireland will help contribute to vital research in the quest to find a cure, while helping to raise awareness and understanding of this disease. Clarins are very proud to be a part of this partnership with Arthritis Ireland.”
John Church, CEO Arthritis Ireland said: ‘‘We are thrilled to be working with such an iconic brand as Clarins, and I want to thank them for choosing to support Arthritis Ireland and help us in our work across Ireland. Thanks to great advancements
in medical treatment and complementary interventions like our Living Well with Arthritis self- management programme, the way people are living with arthritis is changing for the better. But there is still a huge amount of work to do before we achieve our vision of a world free from this hugely damaging disease.

 Arthritis Ireland is here to help people take control of their disease while we invest in research to find new treatments and, ultimately, a cure. Our new partnership with Clarins will be instrumental in helping us achieve our vision.”

For further information on Arthritis Ireland please contact:
Edel Mc Cabe, Senior Communications Manager, Arthritis Ireland (+353 86 1857529) or email emccabe@arthritisireland.ie.
                                                     

Such a great cause, well done Clarins ❤️

Define & Contour with Catrice Cosmetics!

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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!