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Jwacqui · 22-07-2014 7:15pm

FullblownRose wrote: »

I am looking forward to buying my first daycent blusher powder soon. I've Type 1 skin, very pale, and I've been using Isadora Glowstick, and it's fine but nothing spectacular..I've just recently perfected applying eyeakeup, now that I have discovered highlighter and proper brushes and good mascara, and foundation, since I spent a bit more on a MAC powder that was matched to my skin for me, so I wanted to finish it all off with a proper blusher. As a pale skinned person I put lots of research into it and found out that Dita Von Teese wh is as pale as me claims to use MAC's Mocha blusher, but when I tried that out it didn't look right. I'm eyeing up Illamasqua Katie blusher and Beg blusher at the moment. For some reason they were on the Debenhams website during the Blue Cross Sale with the price in red as though they had been marked down but they were all the same price as they were pre-sale! (E 19.30 or therabouts). 'Katie' is out of stock now.

I'm really pale. I'm normally the lightest shade in most make up and I hate looking overdone with my makeup. I use MAC Mineralise ski finish blush in dainty. It's a really pale baby pink colour with a light shimmer. I wear it every day.

retro:electro · 22-07-2014 10:56pm

FullblownRose wrote: »

I've never bought decent shampoo. It's because I don't know how to blow-dry my own hair. Of course I can direct the 'dryer at my hair and get it dry quickly but not looking nice, like a hairdresser can. It looks no better than if I let it air dry naturally. I always wondered if a decent shampoo and conditioner like Redken or Kerastase would make a difference, or do you have to also be able to blow dry, or GHD straighten the hair afterwards for the hair to look good?

Ya I usually blow dry and straighten my hair because I have blonde highlights so the condition isn't great when it's left to dry naturally. I also use kerastesse leave in conditioner it's in a pink bottle and this works best with the heat that comes from styling tools so my hair is super soft wheneve l use that. I was like you and never bothered to look any further than l'oreal or John Frieda but I love the redken shampoo, if you're a fellow blonde I would definitely reccommend!

bscm · 23-07-2014 10:52pm

FullblownRose wrote: »

I've never bought decent shampoo. It's because I don't know how to blow-dry my own hair. Of course I can direct the 'dryer at my hair and get it dry quickly but not looking nice, like a hairdresser can. It looks no better than if I let it air dry naturally. I always wondered if a decent shampoo and conditioner like Redken or Kerastase would make a difference, or do you have to also be able to blow dry, or GHD straighten the hair afterwards for the hair to look good?

I've never found fancy shampoos and conditioners to be of any use to me. I have naturally curly, dry, frizzy hair and I've spent over 20 quid on small bottles of shampoo and conditioner only to find Tresemme and Herbal Essence do a better or similar job. Also if you can't blow dry you hair but find that the GHD works out ok after letting it dry naturally, then do that

That's what I do with mine and I find that if I have to blow dry it (because it's late and I've just washed it etc), then it ends up in worse condition than if I let it dry naturally. The less heat styling the better with any sort of damaged/dry/coloured hair.

FullblownRose · 24-07-2014 12:06am

bscm wrote: »

I've never found fancy shampoos and conditioners to be of any use to me. I have naturally curly, dry, frizzy hair and I've spent over 20 quid on small bottles of shampoo and conditioner only to find Tresemme and Herbal Essence do a better or similar job. Also if you can't blow dry you hair but find that the GHD works out ok after letting it dry naturally, then do that That's what I do with mine and I find that if I have to blow dry it (because it's late and I've just washed it etc), then it ends up in worse condition than if I let it dry naturally. The less heat styling the better with any sort of damaged/dry/coloured hair.

Thanks..thing is I have coloured hair and staighteners strip the colour

you can't win! lol

Ava_e · 24-07-2014 1:45pm

I love my BabyWipes for just about everything. The Pennys own brand are great, cheap and cheerful.

Quality Cotton wool that doesn't disintergate the minute it has cleanser/toner on it is hard to get. While Demakeup is good, I find the Boots own brand awful, it comes apart easily and leaves you rubbing your skin harshly with a rolled up bit of cotton wool. Again, Penny's own brand are excellent, half the price of other brands, and do the job perfectly.

retro:electro · 24-07-2014 2:02pm

Ava_e wrote: »

I love my BabyWipes for just about everything. The Pennys own brand are great, cheap and cheerful.

Quality Cotton wool that doesn't disintergate the minute it has cleanser/toner on it is hard to get. While Demakeup is good, I find the Boots own brand awful, it comes apart easily and leaves you rubbing your skin harshly with a rolled up bit of cotton wool. Again, Penny's own brand are excellent, half the price of other brands, and do the job perfectly.

Tesco own brand cotton wool are brilliant and are only like 65 cent per pack. Dunnes own brand are also good and are under the €1 mark too.

Belle E. Flops · 24-07-2014 3:01pm

Just purchased my first ever Chanel nail polish as a treat from me to me. Very exciting stuff. Can't wait to go home and put it on.
It's in the shade Lotus Rouge.

LH2013 · 24-07-2014 5:57pm

FullblownRose wrote: »

I am looking forward to buying my first daycent blusher powder soon. I've Type 1 skin, very pale, and I've been using Isadora Glowstick, and it's fine but nothing spectacular..I've just recently perfected applying eyeakeup, now that I have discovered highlighter and proper brushes and good mascara, and foundation, since I spent a bit more on a MAC powder that was matched to my skin for me, so I wanted to finish it all off with a proper blusher. As a pale skinned person I put lots of research into it and found out that Dita Von Teese wh is as pale as me claims to use MAC's Mocha blusher, but when I tried that out it didn't look right. I'm eyeing up Illamasqua Katie blusher and Beg blusher at the moment. For some reason they were on the Debenhams website during the Blue Cross Sale with the price in red as though they had been marked down but they were all the same price as they were pre-sale! (E 19.30 or therabouts). 'Katie' is out of stock now.

Im mega pale and recently started using MAC Springsheen blusher ... Its fab !

Twee. · 26-07-2014 2:37pm

I love Nars Sex Appeal. It's a matte peachy colour.

FullblownRose · 26-07-2014 4:59pm

Mac prep and prime highlighter in Light Boost. It's one of the twisty pen ones. Stressful, because you never know when it will run out, Makes me look about 50% less knackered

The reviews are very mixed though..might be yet another marmite product.

molly09 · 28-07-2014 6:25pm

Today I got Clinique city block spf 40 and Clinique take the day off cleansing balm.

I also got exfoliator, a facial powdered exfoliator, from indeed labs. I think this is suppose to be like the dermalogica daily microexfoliant.

panda100 · 08-08-2014 9:00am

I gave three new purchases there first outing to a wedding last Saturday. After years of wanting to try this I finally brought Estée Lauder double wear. It lasted all day and covered all my spots and acne scars( still getting spots at 31

). Would highly recommend if going to a wedding as my makeup really did last well.

2nd new product was nars translucent light reflecting setting powder. I brought this after seeing it recommend on viva Adonis blog. I really thought this worked well with the double wear as it gave my face a lovely glow. I definately prefer this powder to my mac mineralise.

3rd product was anastasia dipbrow pomade in auburn. You only use a smidgen of this product, I applied waaay too much to begin with. I Love this for my eyebrows. It makes them look so much more polished and gives a more natural finish than powder.

Attaching new makeup selfie so you can see my handiwork

Belle E. Flops · 08-08-2014 12:17pm

I got 3 MAC pro palette refills from the brown Thomas website in the colours honey lust, jest and twinks. Love them. I've only 4 spots left until my palette is complete. Exciting times.

Also got 2 MAC lipsticks in the shades patisserie and twig.
Very happy with my purchases, there was no disappointing item.
The BT website is dangerous!

whatever76 · 09-08-2014 10:42pm

Anyone try the magic cream ? Browsing BT's today and was very tempted so just looking for some reviews before parting with 90 quid !

Roxirose · 10-08-2014 12:09am

whatever76 wrote: »

Anyone try the magic cream ? Browsing BT's today and was very tempted so just looking for some reviews before parting with 90 quid !

I would never in a million years pay that money for it. However, Tanya burr gave it a rave review in her July favourites and I rate her opinion

Ilyana 2.0 · 10-08-2014 2:31pm

A lot of bloggers are raving about it, but it's a new release. I'd give it a few weeks and see if it's still popular, or if people just paying it lip service.

Very tempted to try it though!

whatever76 · 11-08-2014 11:06pm

yea I think I'll hold off a while and see more reviews - my No 7 day cream will do me for the moment ; >! thanks all

Dark Phoenix · 15-08-2014 3:06pm

after hearing how awesome kiko is on here and ending up in a kiko store this week I ended up having my first kiko spending spree!

They had a sale so I got a fab eye shadow quad for 5 euro, a fab bronzer for 6 euro, a solid dab on blusher for 4 euro and also picked up a gorgeous mascara. Got all that plus a shadow stick for 30 euro im well impressed!!

SmokeyEyes · 15-08-2014 5:00pm

Twee. wrote: »

I love Nars Sex Appeal. It's a matte peachy colour.

I was just about to recommend this, it's gorgeous! Also Benefit Hervana, in general Benefit disappoint me but this blush is really good!

Your makeup is lovely Panda100, I'm obsessed with that NARS pressed powder, much prefer it to the loose version!

honerbright · 16-08-2014 1:28pm

I bought a hat of coconut oil recently and loving it so far. Currently sitting here with my first attempt at using it as a hair mask with clingfilm wrapped around all my hair. It's very sexy :-P

panda100 · 16-08-2014 6:42pm

SmokeyEyes wrote: »

I was just about to recommend this, it's gorgeous! Also Benefit Hervana, in general Benefit disappoint me but this blush is really good!

Your makeup is lovely Panda100, I'm obsessed with that NARS pressed powder, much prefer it to the loose version!

I just can't stand loose powder. Product goes everywhere in the tub, and it really doesn't travel well.

+1 to benefit hervana. Great for pale skin, no shimmer and is very natural.

on_my_oe · 16-08-2014 7:04pm

I got a few deals in Boots today; '3 for 2' from Bourjois and Revlon has a '2 for €12.50' on eyes, lips and nails. Then I went into Superdrug where maybelline were doing a 'buy one, get one half price'.

I've not been buying much makeup this year as we are in 'mortgage prep' mode, but a small splurge was called for as I keep looking enviously at other people's buys. Post mortgage, it'll be some Mac and Smashbox in the shopping basket.

Loving the Colorburst Lip balm, but think the Bourjois lipstain might be a bit gloopy

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Piper101 · 23-08-2014 8:36pm

So I bought Burberry velvet long wear foundation in tk maxx today for €24, anyone have experience of it?

Bought mac prolongwear a couple of weeks ago too, all in my never ending search to replace eldw's old formula

honerbright · 26-08-2014 1:52pm

Went in to boots 'just for a look' and came out with:
(not my pics, thanks google!)

Revlon Lip Butter in Sugar Plum. It's my first lip butter and oh sweet mother of make-up I love it. It's such a gorgeous colour and it's colour without being too bold, which is good for me, because lipstick scares me a little :P

Revlon Photoready 3D volume (2 Revlons for €12.590, how could I not?)
I've not tried yet, but I'm lethel for buying mascara, I think I have more mascaras than anything else :pac:

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P_Eyes_Mascara_PhotoReady3D.ashx?h=540&la=en-CA&w=280

And finally Sleek Brow Kit in Light.
I've naturally red hair but my eyebrows are a really weird, light, dirty blonde colour. I'm going to experiment with this later, I bought this mostly out of curiousity so hopefully it changes my life :P :P

lindtee · 26-08-2014 2:15pm

Was reading through the "Anti ageing moisturiser for 'young' skin" thread (although it has to be said I am not young)and saw chemical exfoliators being recommended. I was never a fan of the scrub type exfoliators so this alternative sounded great. (I'd never heard of chemical exfoliators before:o) Someone recommended the "Pixi glow tonic" so I went to the pixi site. Got 2 of the glow tonic and a silky eye pen kit. I found a discount code FlawlessPixi (which gives about 20% off) so I got the 3 items for £38.39 and its free delivery to Ireland over £35. Yay

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Belle E. Flops · 26-08-2014 2:39pm

I brought the Glow Tonic back with me from a recent trip to London but haven't tried it yet. It's supposed to be fantastic though.
Let us know what those eye pens are like because I don't know anything about their other products.

I finally came across a NYX stand in Cork, so had to get a few lip products yesterday (found all these images online)
A matte lipstick in the shade Tea Rose
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A butter gloss in the shade Tiramisu

2 Jumbo lip pencils in shades
Honey Nectar

Pecan

retro:electro · 26-08-2014 3:04pm

Lindtee thanks so much I just ordered this tonic I had my eye on it for a while. I applied the discount code and the subtotal including shipping came to £17.17. Am looking forward to getting it now hope it lives up to the reviews!

Cocolola · 26-08-2014 3:27pm

Started using two new products and can't get over the difference in my skin already, I'm in love!

Clarins Gentle Exfoliating Brightening Toner, my first foray into chemical exfoliators and I wish I'd done it ages ago.

And another from Clarins, their Blue Orchid Face Treatment Oil, smells lovely and you only need a tiny bit. Use this at night after the "toner" and my skin looks instantly glow-y and in the morning I've found I don't need to use as much concealer, if any at all. Magic!

bnagrrl · 26-08-2014 4:41pm

Traded in 6 empties in MAC today for a free lipstick. I chose Sin. Looking forward to wearing it this winter.

Pic from trends-style.com

Twee. · 26-08-2014 6:00pm

Gorgeous lipstick! I traded in empties recently top, oddly satisfying! I go Dubonnet which is also a deep, wintery red.

My make up spends have dipped significantly since I stopped working in Arnotts! It's making me use all I have already before splurging.

bnagrrl · 26-08-2014 6:21pm

Twee. wrote: »

Gorgeous lipstick! I traded in empties recently top, oddly satisfying! I go Dubonnet which is also a deep, wintery red.

My make up spends have dipped significantly since I stopped working in Arnotts! It's making me use all I have already before splurging.

Just googled Dubonnet, beautiful red, very '40s looking I think

Despite buying MAC for over 10 years this is the first time I've had 6 empties :eek: I'm really going to try work my stash down, I have way too much of everything!

ComputerKing · 26-08-2014 10:51pm

Just one thing for anyone who's new to chemical exfoliants make sure you leave around half an hour after applying your chemical exfoliant before you apply any other product for maximum effectiveness. If you don't have 30 mins wait at least 10 minutes. Lastly make sure your wearing sun cream as ahas increase UV sensitivity.

ComputerKing · 26-08-2014 10:52pm

Just one thing for anyone who's new to chemical exfoliants make sure you leave around half an hour after applying your chemical exfoliant before you apply any other product for maximum effectiveness. If you don't have 30 mins wait at least 10 minutes. Lastly make sure your wearing sun cream as ahas increase UV sensitivity.

loveemmaxxxx · 27-08-2014 12:46am

Bought cocoa brown tough stuff to give it a go since my st tropez is gone and I love it especially the smell I also got the tan and love it all though I still think the st tropez tanning mousse is still my favourite

jadie · 27-08-2014 1:47pm

Bell e flops- where did you come across the nyx stand in cork?

Belle E. Flops · 27-08-2014 2:32pm

jadie wrote: »

Bell e flops- where did you come across the nyx stand in cork?

Stumbled across it in Sam McCauley's in Douglas shopping centre.

gg2 · 27-08-2014 7:31pm

Anyone know where I can get NYX in Limerick?

womandriver · 27-08-2014 7:32pm

gg2 wrote: »

Anyone know where I can get NYX in Limerick?

Shaws in the Cresent tho the stand is always near empty.

Also things don't appear to be sealed so make sure you check lipsticks etc. haven't been tested/used.

Tiddlypeeps · 27-08-2014 7:51pm

womandriver wrote: »

Shaws in the Cresent tho the stand is always near empty.

Also things don't appear to be sealed so make sure you check lipsticks etc. haven't been tested/used.

NYX recently started shrink wrapping their products, so if you are worried about stuff being used just wait a bit, shouldn't take long before the newer sealed stock hits the shelves if its always selling out.

womandriver · 27-08-2014 7:53pm

Tiddlypeeps wrote: »

NYX recently started shrink wrapping their products, so if you are worried about stuff being used just wait a bit, shouldn't take long before the newer sealed stock hits the shelves if its always selling out.

Oh that's great news, was seriously put off the lip glosses as there's no way of knowing whether they'd been used or not. At least with the lipsticks you can tell by looking.

bnagrrl · 01-09-2014 6:14pm

Got three NYX lip liners; currant, pinky and hot red.

Some bits from elf... Eyelid primer in sheer. Looks like a good dupe for the UD one in Original which I'm just about to run out of. Got flawless finish foundation in buff and porcelain as I'm not sure which shade I am and the custom compact quad which I'm going to depot my MAC shadows into to cut down on space in my bathroom and so I can trade them in for more free lippies :pac:
Also got a pointed foundation brush which I'm going to use or try to use for contouring.

FullblownRose · 01-09-2014 6:32pm

TooFaced Chocolate Bar Pallette. I haven't used it yet- if I have time I'll try one of the shades before work tomorrow

FullblownRose · 01-09-2014 6:33pm

lindtee wrote: »

Was reading through the "Anti ageing moisturiser for 'young' skin" thread (although it has to be said I am not young)and saw chemical exfoliators being recommended. I was never a fan of the scrub type exfoliators so this alternative sounded great. (I'd never heard of chemical exfoliators before:o) Someone recommended the "Pixi glow tonic" so I went to the pixi site. Got 2 of the glow tonic and a silky eye pen kit. I found a discount code FlawlessPixi (which gives about 20% off) so I got the 3 items for £38.39 and its free delivery to Ireland over £35. Yay

I'm fascinate by this glow tonic- have you used it yet? if so do you find it good?

becca21 · 01-09-2014 7:51pm

Is shaws the only place that stocks nyx in limerick? And does anyone know if you can buy physicians formula in limerick?

RhubarbCrumble · 01-09-2014 9:58pm

becca21 wrote: »

Is shaws the only place that stocks nyx in limerick? And does anyone know if you can buy physicians formula in limerick?

As far as I know, it is and sadly the stand seems to be always half empty

I don't know about Physicians Formula. Haven't seen it anywhere yet.

lindtee · 02-09-2014 2:25pm

FullblownRose wrote: »

I'm fascinate by this glow tonic- have you used it yet? if so do you find it good?

Haven't received it yet:( Will post back when I do!

Sunny Dayz · 02-09-2014 3:48pm

Has anyone ever used the MeMeMe range of cosmetics? I have seen a local chemist store advertising them.

aoifemcd · 02-09-2014 8:01pm

Sunny Dayz wrote: »

Has anyone ever used the MeMeMe range of cosmetics? I have seen a local chemist store advertising them.

I've used a few bits and loved them all.

I use their blush and liquid eyeliner all the time and also have a lovely red lipgloss and a deep red nail varnish from them too. Great quality products that aren't too expensive!

Sheela · 02-09-2014 8:26pm

becca21 wrote: »

Is shaws the only place that stocks nyx in limerick? And does anyone know if you can buy physicians formula in limerick?

Heres a list of Physicians Formula stockists... https://twitter.com/PFormulaIRL/status/484999143228993536

They've added some since they posted this, eg the Pharmacy in Northwood in Santry and Killians in Loughrea, Co Galway.

retro:electro · 03-09-2014 6:05pm

Just purchased the Mary-Lou manizer highlighter by the balm. Got it on cloud ten beauty for €19. Pippa O Connor raves about this highlighter and says it's the best she's ever used. I've seen her apply it in her tutorials and it looks aaamazing!

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