Latest cosmetic purchases and reviews

Picked up the LRP serozinc today in Sam McCauleys, feels so nice on my skin, especially when used with the effeclar duo!

I also bought the nyx setting spray in matte. I'm flying to St. Petersburg tomorrow so I'm gonna put it to the ultimate test.

Sorry to hijack this thread but could someone tell me how long it usually takes lookfanstic to deliver?

jokettle wrote: »

Had anyone used Anastasia Dip brow? I've heard great reviews but mostly from American bloggers (and reddit!), I'm wondering if any review closer to home might sell it for me.

If anyone has bought it, I'd appreciate a PM about the seller you bought from as well since there are loads on Amazon! They all have various prices as well, adding to confusion.

I've never used it but you can get Anastasia products in Elysian Brows in Dublin.

Anastasia Beverley Hills can be purchased on Beauty Bay too. http://www.beautybay.com/anastasiabeverlyhills/

Over the past few weeks I picked up these items.

Rimmel East End Snob lipliner - supposedly a dupe for a Charlotte Tilbury one I think. Don't have the CT one so can't say if it is a dupe.

Its also supposedly a dupe for MACs soar which I don't agree with, I have soar and its more of a brownish-pink, East End Snob is definitely a lighter pink, a "my lips but better" colour. That said, I haven't swatched them side by side, so maybe they are more alike than I realise.



Wet n Wild Mauve Outta Here - a nice daytime pink colour.



Wet n Wild Coral-ine



Giorgio Armani lip maestro 500 - absolutely gorgeous but crazy expensive.



Boots 17 Statuesque eye shadow, gorgeous colour, plenty of fallout though unless I use my finger to apply it.



Collection Volumising Mascara



Lacura shimmering day cream - a teeny tiny bit of this mixed with foundation is gorgeous, gives a nice glow without being glittery or shimmer.



Bourjois healthy mix foundation



Make up brushes from eBay



NUXE Reve De Miel Lip Balm



Picked up these face masks also

http://www.cloud10beauty.com/skin-care/repair/face-mask/anatomicals-farewell-the-scarlett-pimperhell.html#.VV-wgflViko

http://www.cloud10beauty.com/skin-care/repair/face-mask/anatomicals-look-you-ve-got-chocolate-all-over-your-face-face-mask.html#.VV-wgvlViko

Also got a foot mask thingy in Dealz, picked up some Blank Canvas brushes from Cloud10Beauty too. Fantastic brushes. Just as good as my MAC brushes.

Thanks for all the advice, I've ordered Dipbrow in Chocolate from Beauty Bay (and a lip stain may have snuck into my basket as well somehow...), I'll be sure to review once it arrives!

I got the Penneys foot peeling things in Sam McCauley's in Blackpool today, €4, for anyone interested. Haven't seen them anywhere in months!

I can't help with the storage solutions, since all my makeup stuff is packed into the bathroom cabinet (much to my boyfriends bemusement), but would the shipping charges be reduced at all if you had it sent via Parcel Motel? I've saved a small fortune on shipping since I started using it about a year ago!

Taboola wrote: »

I spent the last hour picking out the different parts of a makeup storage unit from the container store. Came to 160e. Thought it was a bit expensive but said I'd get it anyway.

..until I hit complete order and it's added on another 150 for taxes and shipping.

Has anyone recommendations for things to store makeup in? I was using the ikea drawer set but I want something clear and with enough space to store MAC Studio Fix.

Howards storage world in Carraicmines has make-up storage containers... not sure if they are what you had in mind though!

http://shop.hsw.ie/ProductDetails.aspx?Option=Category&OptionParameter=118

heyday30 wrote: »

Bourjois healthy mix foundation.

Just wondering what you make of this foundation? Cannot seem to find one that doesn't cake[/QUOTE]Was that my post you quoted?

I'll answer anyway, hope that's okay

I love it. It's not too thick, but its not watery either, its a really lovely creamy consistency that blends easily and when its blended in it looks gorgeous, it has a dewy finish but it doesn't look shiny or greasy.

I prefer a matte base so just use a powder to mattify it and it looks great. It lasts about 6-8 hours on my oily skin too, but after about 3 hours I do need to top up with powder as I get shiny.

It has a medium coverage but it is buildable, or if you wanted lighter, more sheer coverage, use maybe half a pump and blend it in really really well.

Another great one, but a few euro more is the No.7 Stay perfect foundation - http://www.boots.ie/en/No7-Stay-Perfect-Foundation_1376459/ (ignore the name in the blue text, its wrong)

Its a satin finish, light to medium coverage, lasts really well too. I have oily skin and it lasts about 10 hours or thereabouts, but I do need to top up after about 4-5 hours as I get shiny cos my skin is oily.

L'Oreal True Match is one I really, really did not like at all. It was shiny, greasy, cakey/powdery looking, uncomfortable to wear, it separated around my eyebrows, nose, mouth and chin. One of the worst I have tried, truly awful.

Rimmel Lasting Finish 25hr http://www.boots.ie/en/Rimmel-Lasting-Finish-25hour-Foundation_1150829/

The Rimmel one is nice, its feels heavy, it is full coverage, it can tend to look cakey so you need to do one small area at a time I've found, it sets very quickly but once it sets there is no budging unless you use an oil to remove it or something, its nice, but too heavy for me. Lasted really well though, but you wouldn't need to set your whole face with powder, personally, I didn't I just brought a powder with me and if I needed to touch up, I did, but its not one I'd really recommend unless you like that masked, heavy, full coverage look.

I use the powder as my setting powder and its great, as its a powder foundation it has some coverage but I use a duo fibre brush and just lightly dust it over whatever foundation I'm wearing and it really lasts I've found. http://www.boots.ie/en/Rimmel-London-Lasting-Finish-Powder_1636041/

The Max Factor Skin Luminizer is another good one, its a medium to full coverage that lasts really well, it does set quickly though so I would only do one area at a time, it also doesn't build too well, I've found if I tried to build on it, it would look cakey. Its a nice one, its not my fave but I would use it.

Another great one is the No7 Essentially Natural foundation, its light coverage with a satin finish, it looks great, builds easily and nicely for more coverage, lasts really well both with and without a powder. Definitely recommend this one http://www.boots.ie/en/No7-Essentially-Natural-Foundation_1273323/

The Lancome Teint Idole 24hr is another great one, looks great, covers everything, feels nice and light, lasts really well but its over €30 I think. A great foundation but too expensive (for me anyway) for daily wear.

I've tried the Estee Lauder Double wear light but don't like it, its too heavy, and cake like for me personally. It does not budge though so its a great one for lasting, and for events etc. I personally wouldn't wear it everyday as it feels heavy, and I feel like my skin can't breathe with it to be honest. Its also similar pricing to the Lancome one, so not cheap.

Out of all of those the two No7 ones and the Bourjous healthy mix are my favourites.

I have tried loads, absolutely loads of foundations so fire away if you've any more questions

Taboola wrote: »

I spent the last hour picking out the different parts of a makeup storage unit from the container store. Came to 160e. Thought it was a bit expensive but said I'd get it anyway.

..until I hit complete order and it's added on another 150 for taxes and shipping.

Has anyone recommendations for things to store makeup in? I was using the ikea drawer set but I want something clear and with enough space to store MAC Studio Fix.

These are just fantastic!!


http://www.amazon.co.uk/Osco-Clear-Acrylic-Tier-Sorter/dp/B003QGFB0O/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1432583413&sr=8-6&keywords=acrylic+storage


I bought five units & LOVE them!!!


Highly recommend them to any collectors as they stack perfectly & hold loads.

They are intended for A4 paper storage! :eek: