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suitcasepink · 04-04-2014 7:48pm

javagal wrote: »

Girls, I need recommendations for a good brow kit, currently growing mine in and my current ELF one is wearing off by 4pm..

Also, cannot recommend the no.7 mask I posted about enough.. it is amazing.

I love the wet n' wild one, I think the dark brown powder is a lovely shade and not at all red tinted like I found many of them to be. I find the wax good too but what I love putting over it is a clear mascara (I just use an essence one) and I find it really makes it last

cordni · 04-04-2014 7:51pm

javagal wrote: »

Girls, I need recommendations for a good brow kit, currently growing mine in and my current ELF one is wearing off by 4pm..

Also, cannot recommend the no.7 mask I posted about enough.. it is amazing.

The urban decay one is really good. I recently bought gimme brow by benefit and I really love it. So quick and easy.

lukesmom · 06-04-2014 7:09pm

javagal wrote: »

Girls, I need recommendations for a good brow kit, currently growing mine in and my current ELF one is wearing off by 4pm..

Also, cannot recommend the no.7 mask I posted about enough.. it is amazing.

Catrice one is excellent.

Ziegfeldgirl27 · 06-04-2014 7:30pm

After using up a tiny sample which I loved, I bought the full sized Clarins HydraQuench tinted moisturiser. Tinted moisturisers were never my thing, but this one is something else.

You only need a tiny amount, as the cream is so thick and luxurious. It provides a decent amount of coverage and has great staying power. It has a lovely perfumed scent. I'm thinking this is going to be my summer staple.

It was £30.00 but well worth it in my opinion. I don't think you would find a cheaper tinted moisturiser as amazing as this is.

Ilyana 2.0 · 08-04-2014 12:49pm

I was going to buy a quad of MAC eyeshadows but, including the palette itself, it was going to cost something crazy like €58.50 (unless I calculated it wrong) so I got a palette of four eyeshadows in Inglot for €30 instead, as the quality is known to be very good. I chose the colours based on what I felt was missing from my Naked palette.

I got shades 376 (matte blue-grey), 450 (metallic cranberry), 329 (matte dark brown) and 43 (shimmery warm gold). They are nearly identical dupes for MAC colours, at just over half the price.

The quality of the shadows is great, very blendable and soft. I think I'll get another one soon! The girls in the South Anne street shop are lovely as well.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/ytt9b3ohw9qp477/2014-04-08%2009.33.57%201.jpg

lindtee · 08-04-2014 1:10pm

I got the rimmel match perfection in light porcelain after reading on beaut.ie that it was a dupe for YSL le touch eclat foundation. I'm not sure that its that good but I do like it very much, its very dewy. Its been a long time since I've liked a budget brand foundation! Reviews are mixed oneline, it seems it either suits your skin or doesn't! I got it from Amazon and it worked out at about €6.80 but rimmel is currently 3 for 2 in boots.

I had vouchers for boots so I bought the hyrdralauron that I've heard so much about here! I still have to finish my Visionnaire serum (use 2 times per day since January and stills still about half left! - its brilliant stuff!). Just wondering do I use this in addition to serum and moisturiser? Also got nanoblur before reading reviews (which are awful) but I'm going to chance it anyway!

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Ilyana 2.0 · 08-04-2014 1:14pm

^^ I think you use hydraluron under moisturisers and serums to help your skin absorb them even more. I've never used it though, so I'm not sure how best to use it

Dark Phoenix · 10-04-2014 12:35pm

use the hydraluron closest to your skin before serum and moisturiser.

Ilyana 2.0 · 10-04-2014 2:06pm

I went to Lush today to buy the Mint Julips scrub, €6.75, can't wait to use it on my flaky lips.

http://www.lushusa.com/Mint-Julips/03057,en_US,pd.html

But then I saw the Cosmetic Warrior mask (€8.95) and had to buy it too

http://www.lushusa.com/Cosmetic-Warrior/06094,en_US,pd.html

And then I got a nice-sized sample of the almond oil Charity Pot Hand and Body Lotion, which smells divine!

http://www.lushusa.com/Charity-Pot/9999902674,en_US,pd.html#start=3

I also got the Bourjois Mega Liner, €9.99

DonnaDarko09 · 10-04-2014 2:37pm

Ilyana 2.0 wrote: »

I went to Lush today to buy the Mint Julips scrub, €6.75, can't wait to use it on my flaky lips.

http://www.lushusa.com/Mint-Julips/03057,en_US,pd.html

But then I saw the Cosmetic Warrior mask (€8.95) and had to buy it too

http://www.lushusa.com/Cosmetic-Warrior/06094,en_US,pd.html

And then I got a nice-sized sample of the almond oil Charity Pot Hand and Body Lotion, which smells divine!

http://www.lushusa.com/Charity-Pot/9999902674,en_US,pd.html#start=3

I also got the Bourjois Mega Liner, €9.99

I found those lush scrubs are just flavoured sugar! Could make your own..on a side note, I have terrible terrible lips, always dry and flaky even in summer..destroyed this winter..tried everything..(and nothing at stages to see if lips were 'addicted' to all the stuff id bought) ..still terribke. I started using bepanthan (ie nappy cream!) and have to say...the best thing ever! Lash it on at night, wake in morning and flakes just wipe away..only using three days at this stage but my lips are perfect! Paid about 6e in pharmacy for large tube of it,.brilliant!

Ilyana 2.0 · 10-04-2014 4:11pm

DonnaDarko09 wrote: »

I found those lush scrubs are just flavoured sugar! Could make your own..on a side note, I have terrible terrible lips, always dry and flaky even in summer..destroyed this winter..tried everything..(and nothing at stages to see if lips were 'addicted' to all the stuff id bought) ..still terribke. I started using bepanthan (ie nappy cream!) and have to say...the best thing ever! Lash it on at night, wake in morning and flakes just wipe away..only using three days at this stage but my lips are perfect! Paid about 6e in pharmacy for large tube of it,.brilliant!

I'll try the Bepanthen if all else fails!

I just used the scrub there and I really like it. I don't mind paying less than €7 for something that works, considering the jar is fairly substantial

jadie · 10-04-2014 5:44pm

Dark Phoenix wrote: »

use the hydraluron closest to your skin before serum and moisturiser.

No, its the final step before moisturiser according to Caroline Hirons,

copea2 · 10-04-2014 11:30pm

Got the La RochePosay effaclar duo + today as well as the purifying gel - chemist was doing both for € 20. I don't have very bad skin but do get breakouts around my mouth and chin so hoping this helps

Dark Phoenix · 11-04-2014 10:01am

According to their own site you apply it closest to your skin before other products:

http://indeedlabs.com/hydraluron/

ams · 11-04-2014 11:27am

Just purchased the Avene Cleanance K gel in a hope to clean the gunge out of my pores. Didn't even know about this range until recently.

http://www.boots.ie/en/Avene-Cleanance-K-40ML_1574/

Can anyone recommend a sheer sunscreen - apparently the Neutrogena one that they sell in the US is the biz but all the ones for sale on ebay and amazon have very near expiry dates? I don't really want to spend more than 20e.

Have toyed with this one but some reviews say its heavy:
Peter Thomas Roth Ultra-Lite Oil-Free Sunblock SPF 30
http://www.salonskincare.co.uk/product_info.php/manufacturers_id/145/products_id/5188

Ilyana 2.0 · 11-04-2014 11:31am

^^ Oh can you let us know how you get on with the Avene Cleanance K?

jadie · 11-04-2014 2:34pm

Dark Phoenix wrote: »

According to their own site you apply it closest to your skin before other products:

http://indeedlabs.com/hydraluron/

That's funny as she says the last step before moisturiser. I don't know if it matters much though

http://www.carolinehirons.com/2013/06/routines-cheat-sheet.html

StripedBoxers · 11-04-2014 10:41pm

Got this in Boots for €3

http://www.boots.ie/en/Avene-Cleanance-Mask-50ml_1342830/

Also got the Maybelline colour tattoo eyeshadow in Permanent Taupe.

fussyonion · 12-04-2014 12:03am

I've been on the lookout for a mascara similar to Avon's SuperFull. I used to love it so much and would buy ten at a time.

Then Avon left Ireland and I had to buy "ordinary" mascaras in Boots.
What I liked about the Avon one was the wand.
It was plastic and thin with little plastic nodules on it.

Today I was in Penneys and I had a look at their mascaras (Essence) and I was delighted to find a mascara that looked exactly the same!!
It was called Essence Maximum Length (black and orange package) and it was only €2.49.
I was thrilled, especially as the Avon one used to cost me €12.50.

I also bought Essence Nail Hardening Base, for €1.79, and it's brilliant.

Their Colour 'n' Go nail varnishes are fab too.

Also got a nude-coral matte lipcolour for €2.49 and the colour is just beautiful.

I think I'll give Essence a try when I need more makeup

javagal · 12-04-2014 1:02pm

I LOVE that mascara!

Dark Phoenix · 15-04-2014 9:46am

Bought the super dry festival kit in the airport - 25 euro for a big water bottle with a carabiner clip and inside was a black mascara, lip crayon, some water activating face wash cloths, a facial spritz and a rescue balm. Also bought a black eyeliner for 8 euro.

The eyeliner is really good its an eyeliner pen and I really like it so far. Im sick of sh*t eye liner pens! Threw out the rimmel one (hated it), loreal ones are meh, catrice one is okay but not great colour and eyeko one dried out quickly on me. I usually use soap and glory and its a good one but it was smudging a bit recently when I wear it working outdoors. So I am hoping this one will do the trick, need to try it while working outside to be sure.

The lip crayon I wasnt expecting to like much as im not a bold lipstick person but its really nice quite subtle and great over lip gloss.

The mascara I am really loving! wasnt expecting much from it but its very good its a proper black black colour and goes on well makes my lashes thicker and longer.

This is the kit:
http://www.superdry.com/womens/beauty/details/45158/festival-kit

the facial spritz - i just dont get these am I missing something? will it not wreck my make up if I go spraying it on my face during the day? I know its to cool down a hot face but cant imagine me getting much use from it in Ireland!

tomissex · 15-04-2014 1:02pm

Spending many hours browsing Makeup Addiction on reddit has made me really want NYX's Jumbo Pencil in Milk.
So I went onto their website to investigate... and things got a bit out of control :P

Jumbo Eye Pencil in Milk (£5):

Powder Blush in Peach (£6):

Xtreme Lip Cream in Bonfire (£7): (the middle one)

Eyeshadow in Red Bean Pie (£3):
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(google swatches made me do it

)

Eyeshadow in Matte Turquoise (£3):
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ams · 15-04-2014 4:35pm

That Avon mascara is discontinued but you can usually get all their stuff on ebay for reasonable and I think theres an online shop also.

Have had bad luck with Essence and Catrice mascaras - like the twist up eyeliners - great for the old handbag.

Tasden · 15-04-2014 4:49pm

fussyonion wrote: »

I was in Penneys and I had a look at their mascaras (Essence) and I was delighted to find a mascara that looked exactly the same!!
It was called Essence Maximum Length (black and orange package) and it was only €2.49.
I was thrilled, especially as the Avon one used to cost me €12.50.

I think I'll give Essence a try when I need more makeup

I love this mascara!

Eta: snap javagal!

StripedBoxers · 16-04-2014 12:55am

StripedBoxers wrote: »

Also got the Maybelline colour tattoo eyeshadow in Permanent Taupe.
http://i61.tinypic.com/2vj2bo9.jpg

Had to bring this back as unfortunately it had been opened and there was a chunk gone out of the middle of it.

I really hate when that happens, its frustrating and irritating. :mad:

StripedBoxers · 16-04-2014 12:55am

StripedBoxers wrote: »

Also got the Maybelline colour tattoo eyeshadow in Permanent Taupe.
http://i61.tinypic.com/2vj2bo9.jpg

Had to bring this back as unfortunately it had been opened and there was a chunk gone out of the middle of it and I didn't notice until I went to use it

I really hate when that happens, its frustrating and irritating. :mad:

dancingqueen · 16-04-2014 12:38pm

Big shout out for this stuff - my skin is amazing since I started using the range (and it's so reasonable)

Coggles · 16-04-2014 5:51pm

I just bought the Crown 10 Concealer Palette... I want to use it for contouring. Can't wait!

StripedBoxers · 16-04-2014 6:14pm

The 3-for-2 across cosmetics etc in Boots is back and I think you can mix and match across different brands too.

Ah_Yeah · 17-04-2014 5:50pm

StripedBoxers wrote: »

The 3-for-2 across cosmetics etc in Boots is back and I think you can mix and match across different brands too.

Uh oh...

StripedBoxers · 18-04-2014 10:27pm

I got this Champneys Mask in Boots for €3

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Also picked up this Avene Cleansing mask for €5

The Niece · 21-04-2014 12:05am

Picked up Bourjois 123 CC Cream and Rouge Edition Velvet in Hot Pepper and Peach Club as part of the 3 for 2 offer in Boots

Not used the lipsticks yet (they're very bright!) but I absolutely love the CC cream - does exactly what it says on the tin for evening out the skintone but still leaves a very natural finish, and very light on the skin - doesn't feel like I've anything on at all so really like wearing during the day

Ilyana 2.0 · 21-04-2014 10:30am

^^ I got the Bourjois CC Cream too and I love it, it sorts out all the redness around my nose and the coverage is decent too. Definitely worth the €14

Ilyana 2.0 · 22-04-2014 3:23pm

Today I was really bold, I bought Channel Perfection Lumiere Velvet foundation and MAC Ruby Woo lipstick. Still delighted with myself though

http://m.chanel.com/mt/www.chanel.com/en_GB/fragrance-beauty/Makeup-Foundations-PERFECTION-LUMI%C3%88RE-VELVET-182521

http://www.maccosmetics.com/product/shaded/168/310/Lipstick/index.tmpl

Ilyana 2.0 · 22-04-2014 3:23pm

Today I was really bold, I bought Chanel Perfection Lumiere Velvet foundation and MAC Ruby Woo lipstick. Still delighted with myself though

http://m.chanel.com/mt/www.chanel.com/en_GB/fragrance-beauty/Makeup-Foundations-PERFECTION-LUMI%C3%88RE-VELVET-182521

http://www.maccosmetics.com/product/shaded/168/310/Lipstick/index.tmpl

angeldelight · 28-04-2014 12:47pm

I went on a bit of a splurge in Boots at the weekend...

Clinique Take the Day Off Cleansing Balm which totally lives up to all the hype

Nip Fab Glycolic Fix Exfoliating Facial Pads and Nip Fab Glycolic Fix Serum - loving these! I have good skin anyway but it has been feeling and looking dull recently, have used these since Friday and already seeing an improvement. I have very sensitive skin so whenever I used a physical exfoliant, no matter how gently, I got big red hot cheeks. After reading one of my favourite beauty bloggers evangelicising about glycolic acid I decided to give it a try and I'm delighted! I always would have thought it would be too harsh on my skin but it's actually less harsh

Ihatecuddles · 29-04-2014 1:12pm

Soft sole is only €10.17 in McCabes in Dundrum!

Picked one up today, dying to try it since hearing about it.

javagal · 29-04-2014 10:26pm

Girls,
I heard that lancome hypnose is gonna be 10e in debanhams on the 1st may. Can anymore confirm/deny this

Ilyana 2.0 · 29-04-2014 10:43pm

javagal wrote: »

Girls,
I heard that lancome hypnose is gonna be 10e in debanhams on the 1st may. Can anymore confirm/deny this

Caroline Hirons reckons that's the case in the UK anyway: http://www.carolinehirons.com/2014/04/lancome-hypnose-10-year-anniversary-and.html

Whether it'll translate into €10 here is another story!

SmokeyEyes · 30-04-2014 10:49am

It's true girls got a press release about it last night, any Hypnose mascara will be €10 in Debenhams tomorrow with a saving of €17.50!

lindtee · 30-04-2014 10:51am

Bought the Pop "Buzzing beauty buffer" (which is a vibrating makeup applicator!!) and "face magnet primer" set on Asos as they have a student 25% off unidays code offer at the moment (but was only 20% for beauty items though). It was a complete impulse buy, but reviews for both are very positive. Both are £16 each on Asos, but the set is £16 for the 2 and 20% off makes it £12.80 for the two which is great value if they are as good as the reviews say!

Buy at asos

PinkLemonade · 30-04-2014 11:50am

Ilyana 2.0 wrote: »

Caroline Hirons reckons that's the case in the UK anyway: http://www.carolinehirons.com/2014/04/lancome-hypnose-10-year-anniversary-and.html

Whether it'll translate into €10 here is another story!

Is this in store only?

Ilyana 2.0 · 30-04-2014 11:54am

PinkLemonade wrote: »

Is this in store only?

Nope online too I think, just on 1st May

Ihatecuddles · 30-04-2014 12:07pm

Went onto Asos to buy that buzzing thing( I don't even know what it is), now I have a top, sunglasses and lip balm on the way too.

God dammit!

anniehoo · 30-04-2014 2:00pm

SmokeyEyes wrote: »

It's true girls got a press release about it last night, any Hypnose mascara will be €10 in Debenhams tomorrow with a saving of €17.50!

Fantastic news!!! Although it says 10 sterling and not euro in that article.

Ah_Yeah · 30-04-2014 2:34pm

mauzo! wrote: »

Went onto Asos to buy that buzzing thing

:eek:

:P

bnagrrl · 30-04-2014 8:14pm

mauzo! wrote: »

Went onto Asos to buy that buzzing thing( I don't even know what it is), now I have a top, sunglasses and lip balm on the way too.

God dammit!

Mauzo you're my shopping twin

Ihatecuddles · 01-05-2014 12:59am

bnagrrl wrote: »

Mauzo you're my shopping twin

Buy ALL the things!

Our motto can be 'I don't have it, therefore I need it'

angeldelight · 01-05-2014 8:59am

Bought a Hypnose Drama on the Debenhams website as I can't get to an actual store today - I WANT IT NOW!!!

Ilyana 2.0 · 01-05-2014 9:43am

I got the waterproof Hypnose Doll Eyes; there are hardly any Hypnoses left in stock already!

I also got the Origins Zero Oil Deep Pore Cleanser, seeing as they're doing free delivery on orders over €30 :P

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