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  • Registered Users Posts: 473 ✭✭sunshine rose


    I picked up a few things during the week. :)

    Firstly I got 2 of the Revlon Colourburst lipglosses in Peony and Papaya. Peony is a beautiful delicate pink and Papaya is a more pigmented coral/orange shade. There is tiny bits of glitter in these but they're really finely milled so it's not chunky lumps of glitter,but gives more of a shimmery effect. I did find however that with Papaya, I could feel a slight grittiness on my lips. Not enough to annoy me but some people might not like it.
    As glosses go, I don't find them sticky at all, they feel quite moisturising when you apply them. They don't last too long before wearing off unfortunately but it's not a biggie for me. Also I wore them both by themselves and over lipstick. They were fine over lipstick but when I wore them alone, when they wore off they did leave my lips quite dry and uncomfortable until you apply more.:(
    Overall though, I do really like them and I am going to get a few more colours. Got mine for €11 in Boots

    http://www.revlon.com/Revlon-Home/Products/Lips/Lipgloss/Revlon-ColorBurst-Lipgloss.aspx
    (Bear in mind, that thats a link to the US site and I don't think we have all the same colours available here).

    I also picked up the Chanel VitaLumiere Aqua foundation. I only recently got the Revlon photoready one, which I like but I feel is just a bit too dark and heavy for me during the day, so I've regulated it to my night-time foundation!
    The Chanel one is lovely and light but still decent coverage. The woman at the counter reccommended the aqua one to me as opposed to the original one as she said it's better for dry skin. So far I like it (not the price tag though - €38:()

    http://www.chanel.com/en_SG/fragrance-beauty/Makeup-Foundations-VITALUMIÈRE-AQUA-118356


  • Registered Users Posts: 361 ✭✭silverspoon


    I picked up a few things during the week. :)

    Firstly I got 2 of the Revlon Colourburst lipglosses in Peony and Papaya. Peony is a beautiful delicate pink and Papaya is a more pigmented coral/orange shade. There is tiny bits of glitter in these but they're really finely milled so it's not chunky lumps of glitter,but gives more of a shimmery effect. I did find however that with Papaya, I could feel a slight grittiness on my lips. Not enough to annoy me but some people might not like it.
    As glosses go, I don't find them sticky at all, they feel quite moisturising when you apply them. They don't last too long before wearing off unfortunately but it's not a biggie for me. Also I wore them both by themselves and over lipstick. They were fine over lipstick but when I wore them alone, when they wore off they did leave my lips quite dry and uncomfortable until you apply more.:(
    Overall though, I do really like them and I am going to get a few more colours. Got mine for €11 in Boots

    Ooh I was playing with some of them on Saturday, was tempted to get a gorgeous pinky-lilac one but the bf was with me and dissuaded me because, in his words, I have 'about a million' of the same colour. I hate his reasonableness...

    Noticed that the lipglosses appeared to replace the lipsticks on the stand though, and as beautiful as the glosses are, I'd be gutted if the lipsticks were discontinued because I love them. Especially Blush. I imagine they're not gone considering they've only been out a year. Still...:eek:


  • Registered Users Posts: 473 ✭✭sunshine rose


    Ooh I was playing with some of them on Saturday, was tempted to get a gorgeous pinky-lilac one but the bf was with me and dissuaded me because, in his words, I have 'about a million' of the same colour. I hate his reasonableness...

    I hate being reasoned with when I'm buying make-up:mad: Me shopping with someone----> 'It is different, it definitely is, I don't care how minute the difference is, it's there!!' lol!
    Noticed that the lipglosses appeared to replace the lipsticks on the stand though, and as beautiful as the glosses are, I'd be gutted if the lipsticks were discontinued because I love them. Especially Blush. I imagine they're not gone considering they've only been out a year. Still...:eek:

    Yea, I was looking for the lipsticks and they do seem to have replaced them with the lipglosses:( Hopefully it's only temporary. Why to they give us something new only to take something else away?:( I wish we had the huge selections like they do in the States. It would be bad for the purse though haha!


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 8,057 ✭✭✭MissFlitworth


    I will start this by saying that I'm not some kind of freak that eats moisturiser off a spoon or something (but yesterday has proven that I touch my face and put my fingers in/near my mouth a lot)

    I got a sample of Benefits new Brightening skincare range facial emulsion lotion the other day, no complaints about how it works, skin nice and soft etc. BUT the stuff is like 'no more nails' that you put on your face, my boyfriend kissed my cheek about an hour after I put it on and gagged, I bit my lip & gagged, licked some jam off my hand (where I had initially put the lotion before putting it on my face) and gagged. I know moisturisier shouldn't necessarily be tasty but this is just bizarre, such bitter, poisonous taste off it.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,965 ✭✭✭SarahBeep!


    The revlon custom eyes... :(

    Firstly, I know im not gonna have lashes like anything they're advestising but my own are fairly dark and thing so I have a lot to play with.

    It promises
    • with brush setting 1, length and drama. No length, no drama, blacker eyelashes.
    • with brush setting 2, length and definition. No length, no drama, blacker eyelashes,
    Was quite upset!!

    http://www.makeup4all.com/wp-content/uploads//2011/01/Revlon-CustomEyes-Mascara-promo.jpg


  • Registered Users Posts: 361 ✭✭silverspoon


    My e.l.f. package came today!!! :D Couldn't have come on a better day, I'm demented trying to write an essay and suffering setback after setback.

    Anyway, got 6 things, availing of the 20% off code on their facebook page:

    Studio Powder Brush
    Studio Complexion Brush
    Eyeshadow brush
    Studio Cool Bronzer
    Studio blushes in Blushing Rose and Tickled Pink

    So. The brushes. Only been playing with them about an hour but from first impressions, the two studio ones have the softest fibres of any brush I've owned. I should stipulate that I don't own any higher-end brushes apart from a Smashbox lip brush (I don't know either, I never use it) but I am STUNNED by how lovely they are. I used the powder brush to put on my foundation - Revlon Colorstay in Buff - and that elusive finish that's impossible to get with Colorstay? In about a minute my foundation was airbrush-perfect. Will give updates on how it's working but I am amazed and thrilled by both brushes. The eyeshadow brush from the regular range is also really good, packs on colour much better than the No.7 brush (the paddle-shaped one) I'd been using before.

    The Cool Bronzer needs a bit more of a test run; I love that it's matte but I need to do a bit more playing with it to get the hang of it. Much better contour powder than the Golden one which is really better just to add a nice glow to the face. Will update as necessary!

    The two blushes are absolutely gorgeous. Blushing rose is a really pigmented cranberry-rose colour that is of a similar tone to the colour I go when I blush naturally. A light enough hand is probably advised. Tickled Pink is a soft pink, not super-pigmented but adds a lovely pinky glow to the cheeks, beautiful colour for us typical Irish girls!

    I know I said I'd add pictures but I have no idea how to upload/embed/etc. Kind of technologically backward. :o So apologies for that rambling first impression, I tend to have really long posts here but I just get so excited!! If anyone's curious about anything I got please fire away!!


  • Registered Users Posts: 361 ✭✭silverspoon


    Yea, I was looking for the lipsticks and they do seem to have replaced them with the lipglosses:( Hopefully it's only temporary. Why to they give us something new only to take something else away?:( I wish we had the huge selections like they do in the States. It would be bad for the purse though haha!

    I know, after scaring myself yesterday I went checking to see if the lipstick are still knocking about but Revlon only has a US site it appears...WOW the range of Colorburst lipsticks! I would go crazy at the stand. They are my definite favourite lipsticks, even the relatively tiny colour range we have here has really good shades. The only thing is, Revlon's conversion to euro is really terrible; it's conversion from dollar to pound is bad enough, but we get ripped off again by the pound-euro conversion!!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 902 ✭✭✭lainey316


    My e.l.f. package came today!!! :D Couldn't have come on a better day, I'm demented trying to write an essay and suffering setback after setback.

    Anyway, got 6 things, availing of the 20% off code on their facebook page:

    Studio Powder Brush
    Studio Complexion Brush
    Eyeshadow brush
    Studio Cool Bronzer
    Studio blushes in Blushing Rose and Tickled Pink

    So. The brushes. Only been playing with them about an hour but from first impressions, the two studio ones have the softest fibres of any brush I've owned. I should stipulate that I don't own any higher-end brushes apart from a Smashbox lip brush (I don't know either, I never use it) but I am STUNNED by how lovely they are. I used the powder brush to put on my foundation - Revlon Colorstay in Buff - and that elusive finish that's impossible to get with Colorstay? In about a minute my foundation was airbrush-perfect. Will give updates on how it's working but I am amazed and thrilled by both brushes. The eyeshadow brush from the regular range is also really good, packs on colour much better than the No.7 brush (the paddle-shaped one) I'd been using before.

    The Cool Bronzer needs a bit more of a test run; I love that it's matte but I need to do a bit more playing with it to get the hang of it. Much better contour powder than the Golden one which is really better just to add a nice glow to the face. Will update as necessary!

    The two blushes are absolutely gorgeous. Blushing rose is a really pigmented cranberry-rose colour that is of a similar tone to the colour I go when I blush naturally. A light enough hand is probably advised. Tickled Pink is a soft pink, not super-pigmented but adds a lovely pinky glow to the cheeks, beautiful colour for us typical Irish girls!

    I know I said I'd add pictures but I have no idea how to upload/embed/etc. Kind of technologically backward. :o So apologies for that rambling first impression, I tend to have really long posts here but I just get so excited!! If anyone's curious about anything I got please fire away!!

    Have to agree - powder brush + colorstay = perfection. Colorstay with anything else, difficult. I do find the powder brush hard to clean, and one did fall apart on me (getting colortstay out of it is hard) so if you order again it might be worth getting a backup.

    Also have Tickled Pink and the complexion brush and very happy with both. Got peachykeen in my most recent order, not loving it, too much gold in it for me. I only have a 50% hit rate with ELF I think.


  • Registered Users Posts: 361 ✭✭silverspoon


    lainey316 wrote: »
    Have to agree - powder brush + colorstay = perfection. Colorstay with anything else, difficult. I do find the powder brush hard to clean, and one did fall apart on me (getting colortstay out of it is hard) so if you order again it might be worth getting a backup.

    Also have Tickled Pink and the complexion brush and very happy with both. Got peachykeen in my most recent order, not loving it, too much gold in it for me. I only have a 50% hit rate with ELF I think.

    Yeah I have Peachy Keen myself and it is too gold/orange for me too. It's OK if you're going down the whole bronzed-face route and are wearing tan. Otherwise, it's just not a good colour for Irish skin...a much better peachy/gold colour is 17's Blush and Glow in 'Peaches and Cream'. Really nice. I'd agree ELF can be pretty hit-and-miss, I'm not sure how many things I'd repurchase if I ran out.

    How did your brush fall apart? The hairs? I read a review before where someone said the hairs fell out, way beyond the usual shedding. I think I might take your advice and get a backup!!!


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 902 ✭✭✭lainey316


    Yeah I have Peachy Keen myself and it is too gold/orange for me too. It's OK if you're going down the whole bronzed-face route and are wearing tan. Otherwise, it's just not a good colour for Irish skin...a much better peachy/gold colour is 17's Blush and Glow in 'Peaches and Cream'. Really nice. I'd agree ELF can be pretty hit-and-miss, I'm not sure how many things I'd repurchase if I ran out.

    How did your brush fall apart? The hairs? I read a review before where someone said the hairs fell out, way beyond the usual shedding. I think I might take your advice and get a backup!!!

    I have a Milani Luminous which is also goldy orangey but is much nicer - it's the 'traditional' dupe for NARS Orgasm but I believe the new formulation isn't such a good dupe. It works with a light hand, not sure Peachykeen will ever work for me.

    Yep the hairs fell out, in clumps really, the glue holding them in disintegrated. Much more annoying the same thing happened my MAC 187 - I'll get a new one in the US and be more careful of it. With the ELF tho, I just posted a whinge comment on their facebook and ordered another one, €4 vs €40 makes a big difference to how upsetting it was!

    It's handy to have 2 powder brushes, cause of the cleaning, it won't go astray if you get another one :)


  • Registered Users Posts: 361 ✭✭silverspoon


    lainey316 wrote: »
    I have a Milani Luminous which is also goldy orangey but is much nicer - it's the 'traditional' dupe for NARS Orgasm but I believe the new formulation isn't such a good dupe. It works with a light hand, not sure Peachykeen will ever work for me.

    Yep the hairs fell out, in clumps really, the glue holding them in disintegrated. Much more annoying the same thing happened my MAC 187 - I'll get a new one in the US and be more careful of it. With the ELF tho, I just posted a whinge comment on their facebook and ordered another one, €4 vs €40 makes a big difference to how upsetting it was!

    It's handy to have 2 powder brushes, cause of the cleaning, it won't go astray if you get another one :)

    God, I was feeling worried enough about the prospect of having a broken EUR4 brush on my hands, EUR40 187??? :eek: I would be inconsolable, you poor thing! Did you try to take it up with them for a refund/exchange?

    I'm going to test the powder brush for buffing in powder products tomorrow, if I like the finish I'd like to have two anyway, one for powder and one for liquid. I might try the blush brush too, I have one but these brushes are so soft that it'll be worth the punt!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,601 ✭✭✭kandr10


    I would also love to see this as a sticky! Love when it's updated.

    Was in boots today and saw a new version of the Maybelline mousse blushers. I have a blusher and highlighter and loved them but they seem to have replaced them with a cream blusher in a similar pot. It's even better! The colour berry was gorgeous, can be built up or just subtle. Bit shimmery that's the only thing but I've been searching for a great cream blusher for ages now and think I've found it!


  • Registered Users Posts: 361 ✭✭silverspoon


    kandr10 wrote: »
    I would also love to see this as a sticky! Love when it's updated.

    Was in boots today and saw a new version of the Maybelline mousse blushers. I have a blusher and highlighter and loved them but they seem to have replaced them with a cream blusher in a similar pot. It's even better! The colour berry was gorgeous, can be built up or just subtle. Bit shimmery that's the only thing but I've been searching for a great cream blusher for ages now and think I've found it!

    Ooh really? It's not a mousse anymore? I like the mousse type ones but a cream one would be seriously exciting!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 380 ✭✭gigawatt


    bought some bio oil last week and am finding it great as a general moisturiser. was using la roche posay but was finding it a bit heavy as my skin isnt as dry as it was.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,180 ✭✭✭tomissex


    My elf order just came! I ordered it on Monday so I am tres impressed with their speedy delivery.
    So exciting, it was like Xmas there was so much stuff in the box! I haven't used anything yet so I'll do reviews later.
    A list of what I got:

    All Over Color Stick in Pink Lemonade
    Shimmer Eyeliner Pencil in Plum Passion
    Mineral Eyeshadow in Angel, Beachy and Seductive
    Luscious Liquid Lipstick in Strawberry
    Cream Eyeliner in Midnight and Purple
    Studio Blush in Peachy Keen
    Studio Eyeshadow in Charcoal
    Studio Blush Brush
    Mineral Kabuki Brush
    Eyeshadow Brush
    Defining Eye Brush

    Very excited to try them all out!


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  • Registered Users Posts: 439 ✭✭CBFi


    Wow that was quite a heist! I wish had time to read this entire thread- it's great...but i'd probably be bankrupt from all the suggestions!

    I have just bought the Eve Lom cleanser (started a thread a few days ago for advice) and a week later, I'm loving it! My oily tzone/ enlarged pores problem is much improved but I have noticed a little dryness on the cheeks. Overall a good purchase....veeeeery pricey though.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,601 ✭✭✭kandr10


    Here's a promo code for elf..
    FREEGLSHIPUK. It gives you free shipping and a free gloss if you spend over 12euro


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 218 ✭✭Stray_Cat


    Finally got around to getting a half decent foundation-Benefit's some kind a gorgeous. I'm fairly pale so finding a good match in foundation can be hard this is spot on it blends well and it feels like i've nothing on my face it's so light. Also the nice girl at the counter gave me a sample of Refined Finish Facial Polish(plus one for me sister) and Triple Performing Facial Emulsion I look forward to using these.
    foundation-benefit-gorgeous.jpg
    I also picked up 2 Catrice eye shadows Dalai Drama and Lobster.

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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 5,109 ✭✭✭QueenOfLeon


    kandr10 wrote: »
    Here's a promo code for elf..
    FREEGLSHIPUK. It gives you free shipping and a free gloss if you spend over 12euro

    Spent forever picking out stuff just to find out they don't take Laser...:(


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 90 ✭✭ilovejames


    Typed this out on my phone the other day and it would not post :(

    Some bits and bobs i have picked up lately:

    nail varnish: essence no. 22 what do you think? its a gorgeous orange colour but its a bit flat looking, so i'm wearing Rimmels n.o 409 Coral crush over it to give it a bit of shimmer .. love it!

    blusher: Sleek Pixie pink no.936, i have a couple of Sleeks blushes and bought this one off Ebay it came to about 5euro altogether, a gorgeous pink very pigmented, i apply it with a mac 187.

    foundation: Rimmel renew and relift no. 103 true ivory. I always come back to this foundation i usually go a shade lighter but picked this one up for summer, i tried revlon colorstay and it hated me :( I find this foundation to suit me the best, it has a thick consistency but if blended well it gives a flawless finish and it stays on for hours and hours. its around 11 euro.

    tweezers: i finally bought a tweezerman :D its the pink mini one because i couldnt bring myself to pay 26 euro. kind of raging now that i didnt get the bigger one because the mini is amazing, the big one must be super amazing. My eyebrow hairs are very black and course and the crappy tweezers i was using used to snap the hair and id end up looking like i had shaved them (someone actually asked me did i :mad:) but with this new baby i have none of that.. love love love.

    mascara: Essence multi action mascara, this is the third one i have bought. <3 People always ask do i have fake eyelashes on when i wear it.

    eyelashes: the one time i tried to put fake eyelashes on i nearly glued my eye shut but i'm a trooper so i bought chery coles fake lashes they were 6.49euros. It says brand new style on the box, its a white box. they look nice il try them... someday :o

    essence nail polish remover , dont like this, it takes ages to get the nail varnish off and its meant to smell like coconuts but it doesnt it smells like nail polish remover :mad:

    garnier intensive 7 day lotion was on sale for 2.49, put it on today after my shower and skin feels super soft and it absorbed really quick, i hate when moistoriser takes foerever to dry in and its all sticky and horrible, this had none of that i will defo buy again.


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 330 ✭✭Lorrrrraine


    ilovejames wrote: »
    Typed this out on my phone the other day and it would not post :(

    Some bits and bobs i have picked up lately:

    nail varnish: essence no. 22 what do you think? its a gorgeous orange colour but its a bit flat looking, so i'm wearing Rimmels n.o 409 Coral crush over it to give it a bit of shimmer .. love it!

    blusher: Sleek Pixie pink no.936, i have a couple of Sleeks blushes and bought this one off Ebay it came to about 5euro altogether, a gorgeous pink very pigmented, i apply it with a mac 187.

    foundation: Rimmel renew and relift no. 103 true ivory. I always come back to this foundation i usually go a shade lighter but picked this one up for summer, i tried revlon colorstay and it hated me :( I find this foundation to suit me the best, it has a thick consistency but if blended well it gives a flawless finish and it stays on for hours and hours. its around 11 euro.

    tweezers: i finally bought a tweezerman :D its the pink mini one because i couldnt bring myself to pay 26 euro. kind of raging now that i didnt get the bigger one because the mini is amazing, the big one must be super amazing. My eyebrow hairs are very black and course and the crappy tweezers i was using used to snap the hair and id end up looking like i had shaved them (someone actually asked me did i :mad:) but with this new baby i have none of that.. love love love.

    mascara: Essence multi action mascara, this is the third one i have bought. <3 People always ask do i have fake eyelashes on when i wear it.

    eyelashes: the one time i tried to put fake eyelashes on i nearly glued my eye shut but i'm a trooper so i bought chery coles fake lashes they were 6.49euros. It says brand new style on the box, its a white box. they look nice il try them... someday :o

    essence nail polish remover , dont like this, it takes ages to get the nail varnish off and its meant to smell like coconuts but it doesnt it smells like nail polish remover :mad:

    garnier intensive 7 day lotion was on sale for 2.49, put it on today after my shower and skin feels super soft and it absorbed really quick, i hate when moistoriser takes foerever to dry in and its all sticky and horrible, this had none of that i will defo buy again.

    I really want a tweezerman! I have 30 quid in boots points, I was supposed to spent 'em on Dior Addict but I'm not sure now.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 90 ✭✭ilovejames


    I really want a tweezerman! I have 30 quid in boots points, I was supposed to spent 'em on Dior Addict but I'm not sure now.

    I used to spend AGES doing my eyebrows but with this there done so quick, it even hurts less!! and apparently i can send it off and tweezer-man will sharpen it for free. :D


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 330 ✭✭Lorrrrraine


    ilovejames wrote: »
    I used to spend AGES doing my eyebrows but with this there done so quick, it even hurts less!! and apparently i can send it off and tweezer-man will sharpen it for free. :D

    I know, which is great! Love little extras like that. Hmm...I'll consider it :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,601 ✭✭✭kandr10


    I got two barry m nail paint in boots yesterday. They're doing two for 8euro, which isn't bad since they're 5 each. Love the formulation, it's creamy and thick, easy to apply and only needed one coat! Tops rimmel for me which I'd been using a long time. I got mushroom and cobalt blue. They've a really lovely colour selection too. I'll be building a collection :)
    http://www.barrym.com/nail-paints

    I also got the maybelline gel liner. LOVE IT! It's so creamy, easy to apply. The little brush is fab. Highly recommend.

    Wanted to get the new maybelline dream touch blush in berry but unfortunately all of the tubs were opened. They had no sample out so I guess people were dipping into the pots on sale which is a bit sick! Need to have a look elsewhere for that.

    Finally, debating whether or not to order something for elf. They've another offer on where they give you the 32pc eyeshadow palette free with a purchase of 10pounds. hmmm...already ordered the palette in everyday brights which gives a decent selection of shades....do I really need another 32?? we'll see!


  • Registered Users Posts: 272 ✭✭Sugarbomb


    6034073
    Hello Flawless in Champagne

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    POREfessional. Usually use That Gal and I think I'll be going back to it.


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    Lush Fairtrade Foot Lotion. Absolutely love this! Lovely spearmint smell.

    156066.jpgBody Shop Strawberry Body Butter. absolutely fab!


  • Registered Users Posts: 14 Realdeal2


    Few things from Inglot, love the store, So I bought 1 10 squares freedom palette love it, eyeprimer which is great but nothing can beat up UDPP, 3 individual eyeshadows in round pots, and 3 brushes 4SS for contouring, 6SS blending and 28PO for brow bone highlighting.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,400 ✭✭✭PlayGirl


    Got the urban decay naked pallet in debenhams (henry street) today :)


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 322 ✭✭EraseAndRewind


    some recent purchases ;)
    benefit-smokin-eyes.jpg
    smoky eye palette from benefit
    find it very good so far....the little brush is very nifty and great for getting in close to the lash line .Havent used the eyebrow wax yet but i find the eye brightner suprisingly good-its similar it the high beam tbh

    BadGal mascara by benefit
    Great mascara with good buildup and lasts well

    Avon ideal shade foundation in Nude
    Very good quite similar in texture/look to clinique superbalanced ivory PROD_1043624_XL.jpg?1289448222

    MAC eyeshadow in plumage -stunning colour !mac-plumage1.jpg?w=450&h=337

    MAC eyeshadow in noctyrnelle-a bit meh tbh Nocturnelle+MAC.jpg


    Avon bronzing pearls
    The best ive ever used give a lovely warm colour thats starts subtle and can be built up if thats what your into !

    Dior Blush in passion fruit
    A little bit undecided on this -colour isnt very natural looking on me and its quite shimmerery so not really good for daywearchristian-dior-diorblush-glowing-color-powder-blush-passion-fruit1001.jpg


    Dr haushka rosmary leg and arm toner
    Not too sure if it tones but smells gorgeous and seems to help with heavy tired legs hauschka-rosemary-leg-arm-toner11133.jpg

    Body shop peppermint intensive foot rescue
    This was quite expensive and im not sure if it was worth it??Smells nice but doent seem that intensive if you get me ?I would expect something a little bit better from the body shopIMG_0227.JPG


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,772 ✭✭✭Jwacqui


    Got the Urban Decay Naked Palette today in Debenhams Blanchardstown! :D:D:D Delighted!! Being trying to find it for ages they had loads!!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,419 ✭✭✭✭jokettle


    Got this Clinique set a few weeks back

    http://www.debenhams.ie/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?parentCategoryId=59001&catalogId=10001&categoryId=59001&langId=-1&productId=629842&storeName=Debenhams.ie&storeId=10052

    I've been using it fairly regularly and I've noticed my skin feels a lot better; softer, less dry. I was never great at maintenance routines when it comes to my skin, so I'm really happy to have found something that seems to work for me :)

    One word of caution, though; the clarifying lotion (step 2) explicitly states to avoid the eye area. Definitely avoid the eye area! That thing stung like a mofo :eek:


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  • Registered Users Posts: 1,060 ✭✭✭Denisejcc


    Great thread,love reading the reviews but cant get to them all.

    Apologies if this has been covered before but has anyone ever used this from ELF? Im always on the site looking but haven't bought anything yet.... This eyeliner looks good though and the brush is included

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    Can you let me know if you've had good or bad experiences with this, thanks!:D:D

    Also, this thread should definitely be stickied! :o:D


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,228 ✭✭✭honerbright


    Denisejcc wrote: »
    Great thread,love reading the reviews but cant get to them all.

    Apologies if this has been covered before but has anyone ever used this from ELF? Im always on the site looking but haven't bought anything yet.... This eyeliner looks good though and the brush is included


    Can you let me know if you've had good or bad experiences with this, thanks!:D:D

    Also, this thread should definitely be stickied! :o:D

    I have two of them, purple and blue. I like them a lot, I don't wear them too often, I tend to stick to my maybeline gel eye liner.
    I like the little brush it comes with, makes for easy application. I found I had to use a little bit more product that with the gel eyeliner but I'd say they'll still last for months even so. Once on it stayed on and didnt smudge or anything (I used elf eye primer with it) :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,601 ✭✭✭kandr10


    I've been trying out the Seaweed skincare products from the body shop. I got a set with a sample of the cleanser, toner, night serum and moisturiser.

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    The set was 25 euro which I thought a bit steep for the amount you get. It lasted about 3 weeks. It was all ok, just nothing special. I got it because I've been getting more spots than usual lately and I wanted to try something to get rid of them. Did nothing for the spots!
    On the plus side the moisturiser is gorgeous! Made my skin so soft. I've got combo skin and it did wonders for the dry patches.

    I had been using the Clinique 3 step before and think I'll go back to it. I think although it's expensive the stuff lasts way longer so you get value for money long term.

    Has anyone any suggestions for getting rid of spots? I'm in my mid twenties, feel I should be over them by now!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,195 ✭✭✭✭Michellenman


    Cetaphil I find is amazing, I use that and then Bioderma as a toner/to get the last of it. I use it to take my make up off then use Lush products to treat my skin and then a SPF sunscreen as my moisturiser. My skin hasn't looked better since I started this. Skin tone has evened out, spots are gone nearly entirely, even what I thought were hormoanal spots haven't been cropping up at all.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,419 ✭✭✭✭jokettle


    @Michellenman, can I as which Lush products you use? I have the ultrabland cleanser which I think is fantastic, but I get slightly intimidated asking for help in there; they're so enthusiastic! Which is lovely, but a bit overwhelming and I find I'm very easily talked into buying stuff :o


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,195 ✭✭✭✭Michellenman


    I use ultrabland in the evening, removes all trace of make up. Then tea tree toner water after to get the last of the ultrabland off. Angels on bare skin as an exfoliator and sometimes as a cleanser after ultrabland if I've worn a lot of make up that day. I have the grease lightening spot gel too which is good on spots :)

    Lush have a forum on the co.uk website, I always ask in there for advice and then go in with my list, otherwise I would come out with bags full of stuff :o


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 87 ✭✭Villette


    Michellenman, I'm dying to try out the Cetaphil products but I haven't seen them anywhere, can I ask where you got yours?

    I recently bought one of the Topshop eyeshadows and I have to say I'm very impressed. I thought the range looked a bit 'cheapy' but the eyeshadow is one of the best I've used. As good as mac for pigment and staying power. And bought it online so very reasonable!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,195 ✭✭✭✭Michellenman


    I got in boots. It's not on the shelves though, I had the ask the pharmacist and she got for me from behind the counter :) It was about €16.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,601 ✭✭✭kandr10


    Thanks Michelleman!
    May sound stupid, but is the cetaphil a cleanser? Never heard of it in my life!
    I'm starting to wonder if toner actually does anything as well. Too scared to leave it out in case my whole head turns into a gigantic spot :)


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,195 ✭✭✭✭Michellenman


    I use it as a cleanser, if I haven't worn make up that day then I use it by itself but if I did wear make up then I use that, then bioderma and then toner. Always use moisturiser after them all. Even though one of cetaphils attractions is that it's not supposed to dry out your skin, I don't always find this to be the case.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,469 ✭✭✭Pythia


    Got me some fancy hair stuff over in the USA:

    Fekkai Protein RX shampoo and conditioner:

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    These smell lovely, a bit sweet and the frangrance lasts on your hair all day.

    Also got Oscar Blandi Marine Mud conditioner.

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    This also has a really lovely smell, almost like perfume for your hair and leaves it really soft.

    Also bought Stila's Convertible Cheek Colour in Lillium.

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    I actually like wearing this as a lipstick, it's a nice pinky nude.


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,060 ✭✭✭Denisejcc


    I have two of them, purple and blue. I like them a lot, I don't wear them too often, I tend to stick to my maybeline gel eye liner.
    I like the little brush it comes with, makes for easy application. I found I had to use a little bit more product that with the gel eyeliner but I'd say they'll still last for months even so. Once on it stayed on and didnt smudge or anything (I used elf eye primer with it) :)


    Thanks Honerbright that helps a lot, think Ile just give them a go, I like the sound of the purple colour too,, and the primer!!! now, look what you've done :D:D;);)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 408 ✭✭pencilsharp


    Love this thread but my bank balance doesn't!:rolleyes:

    A few weeks ago I bought the L'oreal studio secrets smoothing resurfacing primer- It is brilliant! My best buy in a long time! I put it on before my foundation and it makes my skin feel sooo soft, my foundation goes on a lot easier and my foundation and make up in general stays on a lot longer!

    I bought Beyond Bronze by Fake Bake instant medium shimmer tan! It gives a lovely colour when it goes on but and I know its a wash off tan but seriously one tiny little droplet of water makes it run!-Very unattractive!! It also comes off very easily onto clothes, it ruined a lovely white top I had :mad:!

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    I bought this essence sun shimmer brick last year and never used it, but now that the sun is outside I decided to start using it again! I think it cost me about 3euro but its as good as the Bobbi Brown version for a fraction of the price!!

    I'm still looking for a fool proof eye liner-I always end up looking like a panda!! So I'm off out to buy the Maybelline gel liner that so many people have recommended here!!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 408 ✭✭pencilsharp


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    A minimum purchase of £10 (before shipping) is required. The code expires at 12 MIDDAY Friday 6 May 2011.

    Just thought I'd let you all know in case you fancy some retail therapy!!


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 9,390 ✭✭✭Stench Blossoms


    Has anyone used any Coastal Scents products?

    They've a Blush contour palette that I like.

    http://www.makeupalley.com/product/showreview.asp/ItemId=119036/Contour_&_Blush_Palette/Coastal_Scents/Blush

    Has anyone seen anything similar ?


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 218 ✭✭Stray_Cat


    Has anyone used any Coastal Scents products?

    They've a Blush contour palette that I like.

    http://www.makeupalley.com/product/showreview.asp/ItemId=119036/Contour_&_Blush_Palette/Coastal_Scents/Blush

    Has anyone seen anything similar ?
    Coastal Scents I think are just Fraulein38 rebranded I've got an eyeshadow palette from them and its great,here are their blush products. The prices is quite reasonable.
    http://www.fraulein38.com/Product_Class.asp?ClassID=18

    I've been eyeing up the 26 COLOURS NIGHT CAT EYESHADOW 'N BLUSH PALETTE for ages. Maybe I'll give into temptation........

    I caved and ordered it :)


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 9,390 ✭✭✭Stench Blossoms


    Stray_Cat wrote: »
    Coastal Scents I think are just Fraulein38 rebranded I've got an eyeshadow palette from them and its great,here are their blush products. The prices is quite reasonable.
    http://www.fraulein38.com/Product_Class.asp?ClassID=18

    I've been eyeing up the 26 COLOURS NIGHT CAT EYESHADOW 'N BLUSH PALETTE for ages. Maybe I'll give into temptation........

    I caved and ordered it :)

    Thanks for the link. Will defo be ordering from there. Have you any idea what delivery time is like?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 218 ✭✭Stray_Cat


    I'd say a week maybe a week and a half at most it's based in Germany as far as I know.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 9,390 ✭✭✭Stench Blossoms


    Just a quick update on what I bought in New York 2 weeks ago. I'll add more later.

    Most of this (apart from the MAC products were purchased in Sephora)

    MAC False Lashes Mascara

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    Love this. It defines my lashes really well. Normally would use Bad Gal Mascara from Benefit but this really might take it's place.

    MAC Mineralize Skinfinish in Light Plus
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    Been using this for over a year now. Quite like the finish it gives.

    Kat Von D High Frequency Mascara in Techno
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    Actually picked this up by mistake. But it's nice. Obviously not an everyday mascara though!

    Kat Von D Tattoo removal. Concealer, Pencil and Brush
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    Hate my tattoo and I've been getting it lasered off over the last two years.

    Here's a picture of what it looks like with the concealer on. (I am aware my tan is hiddeous)

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    Urban Decay All Night Setting Spray
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    Got this in a travel size just to try it. I've only used this once so far on my face but it made me feel like my makeup lasted longer. Used it a lot over the tattoo concealer and felt like I actually needed to scrub really hard to get it off. (Not sure if it's because of the concealer or this though)

    Maybeline Fit Me Foundation
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    Was just looking for a foundation that I could use for minimal day wear. This is good. Normally I use Healthy Mix during the day but this seems to last a little bit longer than that.

    Smashbox Photo Finish
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    I like this primer. Use Gosh Primer during the day but this I use for night wear.

    Tweezerman Pink Safety Slide Callus Shaver
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    Haven't used this yet because I got a pedicure while I was over there but I've been looking for something like this for awhile. Going to attack my other half's feet some day soon.

    Sephora IT Collection Powder Brush
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    Lovely soft brush. I love big huge powder brushes!

    Sephora IT Collection Foundation Brush
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    The brissles are quite short on this brush so it takes a bit longer to apply foundation with it but gives a nice finish.

    Sephora Precision Sponge
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    I wanted a beauty blender but they were sold out. This is Sephora's own take on it.
    It's ok. I probably need to use it more to get a better opinion on it. It just seems to soak up a lot of the product.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 42 Silly_Sally


    Hey Ladies,

    Loving this thread, such a good idea! Considered a few different sites online to get a few bits and after reading through this I decided on e.l.f. Cannot wait to get it in the post! :D


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