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keredern · 16-05-2015 8:54pm

If anyone is interested in their face palettes, I can highly recommend these ones;

http://www.makeuprevolutionstore.com/index.php/face/blusher/ultra-blush-and-contour-palette-all-about-pink.html

http://www.makeuprevolutionstore.com/index.php/face/blusher/ultra-blush-and-contour-palette-sugar-and-spice.html

http://www.makeuprevolutionstore.com/index.php/face/blusher/ultra-blush-and-contour-palette-golden-sugar.html

http://www.makeuprevolutionstore.com/index.php/face/blusher/ultra-blush-and-contour-palette-all-about-ream.html

I don't use this one a lot because I love the Lasting Perfection concealer but it's actually a pretty decent palette to have.

http://www.makeuprevolutionstore.com/index.php/face/concealer/ultra-cover-and-conceal-palette-light.html

I also have several of their individual blushers which are excellent, both cream & powder, & the baked ones are very nice too.

Tigger99 · 16-05-2015 9:59pm

Woohoo, new page. Pretty please don't put up huge photos, it's makes the ocd person in me very cross that posts go all funny.

The Enabler · 16-05-2015 10:17pm

Bought Footner exfoliating socks as my feet are a mess from neglect!

Penzo16 · 17-05-2015 7:00pm

Anyone have any experience with Estée Lauder double wear all day glow BB moisture makeup? I watched a tutorial of Zoellas lately where she used it and it looks like it gives a lovely glow to the skin.

I am going to a wedding abroad in a few weeks time and looking for something with good coverage but is also light on the skin, especially with the heat. I have a Lancôme tinted moisturiser which I do like, but I am looking to treat myself to something new. Also are counters in Debenhams good for samples?

Donald73 · 18-05-2015 10:11pm

The Enabler wrote: »

Bought Footner exfoliating socks as my feet are a mess from neglect!

Please update on how it goes, I really miss the plastic sock thingies that Penneys used to sell

The Enabler · 19-05-2015 12:16am

donna35 wrote: »

Please update on how it goes, I really miss the plastic sock thingies that Penneys used to sell

Will do!

Did the treatment Saturday evening so hopefully should start seeing results soon

amybabes · 19-05-2015 5:45am

I've had a bit of a splurge the last couple of months:

Have bought:
-Nars Sheer Glow in Punjab

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-Nars blush in Desire

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-Hourglass Ambient Lighting Palette

-Hourglass Eyebrow pencil

-Urban Decay b6 complexion primer spray

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-Urban Decay cooling and hydrating setting spray

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-Mac Kinda Sexy lipstick

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-Mac Dervish lip liner

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-Mac Soar lip liner

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-Mac Blankety lipstick

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-Nars lip pencil in Damned

search?q=nars+damned&view=detailv2&&&id=0E5173518EA1D9797D8FB1F9AA9797FA8935628B&selectedIndex=3&ccid=xVi2fdtK&simid=607986573033474340&thid=JN.EQlY3DWBq38KgYkinn5%2bwA&ajaxhist=0

-Josie Maran Cosmetics coconut water lip stain in Berry bliss

-L'Oreal True Match in W4

search?q=loreal+true+match+w4&view=detailv2&&&id=4803DBE712087F5F1819A333DFE01DE764D14FE3&selectedIndex=20&ccid=PSrA6q89&simid=608029587132188663&thid=JN.B3s6%2b44uVJvckwVDPCJnCQ&ajaxhist=0

- Sigma Face Brush Set

Waiting for the Sigma brushes to arrive from the U.S, but so far I am most impressed with the Urban Decay b6 complexion prep spray, I am using it daily and keeping my smashbox photo finish primer just for special occasions.
Also very impressed with L'Oreal true match, I haven't bought a drug store brand since I was in my teens but have heard many muas and bloggers rave about this foundation and decided to give it a try and it is up there with the nars sheer glow, I don't think I could tell the difference!

Stench Blossoms · 19-05-2015 7:32am

Anyone got any recommendations for an eye cream? Spent a few days in the sun and the suncream I was using on my face (Soltan BB 50) has dried out the skin under my eyes.

dee_mc · 19-05-2015 8:56am

Stench Blossoms wrote: »

Anyone got any recommendations for an eye cream? Spent a few days in the sun and the suncream I was using on my face (Soltan BB 50) has dried out the skin under my eyes.

I use Clinique All About Eyes and it's lovely, it feels intensely moisturising without being heavy.

Wobbly_Legs · 19-05-2015 10:14am

Stench Blossoms wrote: »

Anyone got any recommendations for an eye cream? Spent a few days in the sun and the suncream I was using on my face (Soltan BB 50) has dried out the skin under my eyes.

I use the Face D Luronics http://www.face-d.com/eye-cream/

I got it in a glossybox and didnt think it would do much.. I actually LOVE this.
Was so surprised to see it actually does what it claims to do!
Really really reccommend it, It has become a staple for me!

StripedBoxers · 19-05-2015 3:23pm

Stench Blossoms wrote: »

Anyone got any recommendations for an eye cream? Spent a few days in the sun and the suncream I was using on my face (Soltan BB 50) has dried out the skin under my eyes.

I recommend both of these.

http://www.boots.ie/en/Vichy-Idealia-Eye-Contour-Cream-15ml_1493098/

This one is amazing, its pricey, but it will last ages. A tub should last about 6-8 months (in my experience anyway, and that's using it twice a day, every day).

http://www.brownthomas.com/bobbi-brown/hydrating-eye-cream-15ml/invt/41x1830xe65y

It's very moisturising and hydrating, but its not sticky, heavy, greasy etc. and it soaks in quickly. It's quite thick but it doesn't feel thick once you apply it and it soaks in.

They should have samples of it in BTs and Arnotts (or maybe its Clearys that sell it, I'm not sure tbh!).

Stench Blossoms · 19-05-2015 3:34pm

Thanks for all the suggestions. Really appreciate it. My eyes are still watering and i'm home a few days now. Quite annoying and my acid tears are wiping off my makeup

I'll pick up some samples of the suggestions and report back.

Salty · 19-05-2015 10:13pm

Went back to my LRP effeclar duo cream, absolutely love it. Don't know why I ever stopped using it! Bit pricey but my skin needs the attention so it's worth it!

Thinking of trying out that serozinc too. My skin has become unruly again lately (thought that was all behind me!

) and I could do with something that will help it to heal from the break outs.

Has anyone tried any of the UD make-up finishing sprays? I've a wedding in July and would like my make-up to stay on for the entire day and was thinking of purchasing one. Would love the trusty advice of some boardsies first though!

ShazGV · 19-05-2015 10:16pm

_meehan_ wrote: »

Has anyone tried any of the UD make-up finishing sprays? I've a wedding in July and would like my make-up to stay on for the entire day and was thinking of purchasing one. Would love the trusty advice of some boardsies first though!

I use the All Nighter setting spray, I keep it for special occasions though because it's fairly expensive & I don't have any UD counters near me. I love it though, especially for weddings, nothing budges when I use it! And paired with Double Wear, my face stays put all day.

Salty · 19-05-2015 10:17pm

ShazGV wrote: »

I use the All Nighter setting spray, I keep it for special occasions though because it's fairly expensive & I don't have any UD counters near me. I love it though, especially for weddings, nothing budges when I use it! And paired with Double Wear, my face stays put all day.

Excellent, thanks a million!

The Enabler · 19-05-2015 10:37pm

The Enabler wrote: »

Bought Footner exfoliating socks as my feet are a mess from neglect!

Day 3 and the peeling has already started. Delighted as I seem to remember the ones I used before taking longer before the peeling began!

juke · 19-05-2015 10:38pm

_meehan_ wrote: »

Went back to my LRP effeclar duo cream, absolutely love it. Don't know why I ever stopped using it! Bit pricey but my skin needs the attention so it's worth it!

Thinking of trying out that serozinc too. My skin has become unruly again lately (thought that was all behind me! ) and I could do with something that will help it to heal from the break outs.

Has anyone tried any of the UD make-up finishing sprays? I've a wedding in July and would like my make-up to stay on for the entire day and was thinking of purchasing one. Would love the trusty advice of some boardsies first though!

I'm a huge LRP effeclar duo cream fan - stopped for a few weeks and regretted it!

Also - I use the UD all nighter too, every day - find my work makeup stays put all day, love it

Twee. · 20-05-2015 8:52am

I use the spray too, it's brilliant! I find that I don't need to apply powder on a night out at all and my make up us actually photographing way better now. I was jammy and got a free one at an UD customer event!

I would also recommend the NYX spray, far cheaper and really good. I have attached a picture of my that really sums up how late of a night it was (warning contains pizza) and my make up is intact, even the lippie, thanks to the NYX spray.

Tigger99 · 20-05-2015 8:55am

Your makeup still looks great I have to say. So how does it work, apply after I put on foundation? Do I need powder at all?

Twee. · 20-05-2015 9:05am

I just do my usual powder when I've finished my all my make up, then spray. Done for the night! It might differ from person to person but that seems to be enough for me.

Tigger99 · 20-05-2015 9:21am

Brill thanks. I'm going to the UK soon, is nyx any cheaper over there (even with the exchange rate) do you know?

SusieBlue · 20-05-2015 9:28am

Tigger99 wrote: »

Your makeup still looks great I have to say. So how does it work, apply after I put on foundation? Do I need powder at all?

It should be the very last thing you apply when your completely done all of your make up. Works like a charm, I love the stuff!

SusieBlue · 20-05-2015 9:29am

_meehan_ wrote: »

Went back to my LRP effeclar duo cream, absolutely love it. Don't know why I ever stopped using it! Bit pricey but my skin needs the attention so it's worth it!

This cream has only recently come to my attention. Anyone have any reviews on it? I have acne scarring, pigmentation, large pores and the occasional breakout and I'm really hoping to get my skin in top condition over the next few weeks.

Sick of having spotty, scarred, dull, tired skin!

nursemar88 · 20-05-2015 9:37am

Hey, just to put it out there. I used to work for UD and have tried every way of putting on the All Nighter setting spray. If you really want your makeup to stay put, for extremely oily folks out there, spray your face before you apply your makeup. On clean skin, before primer or anything. Then apply your makeup, powder. Finish with another spray. It shouldn't budge for the day!!

Wobbly_Legs · 20-05-2015 9:39am

WhiteRoses wrote: »

This cream has only recently come to my attention. Anyone have any reviews on it? I have acne scarring, pigmentation, large pores and the occasional breakout and I'm really hoping to get my skin in top condition over the next few weeks.

Sick of having spotty, scarred, dull, tired skin!

I have found a combination of Effeclar and Serozinc to work a treat for me.
Didn't think it was doing anything for a couple of weeks but kept at it and my skin is now looking better than it has for a long time. Finally!!:D

Sunny Dayz · 20-05-2015 10:43am

Twee. wrote: »

I use the spray too, it's brilliant! I find that I don't need to apply powder on a night out at all and my make up us actually photographing way better now. I was jammy and got a free one at an UD customer event!

I would also recommend the NYX spray, far cheaper and really good. I have attached a picture of my that really sums up how late of a night it was (warning contains pizza) and my make up is intact, even the lippie, thanks to the NYX spray.

Which NYX spray did you use - the matt or dewy one?

Twee. · 20-05-2015 11:37am

Sunny Dayz wrote: »

Which NYX spray did you use - the matt or dewy one?

I used the Dewy finish one

Craigels · 20-05-2015 6:02pm

Hey would any of you recommend este lauder advanced night repair serum and also either the eye serum or the eye cream. Thanks

RhubarbCrumble · 20-05-2015 7:06pm

Craigels wrote: »

Hey would any of you recommend este lauder advanced night repair serum and also either the eye serum or the eye cream. Thanks

I'd get a sample first if you can. My friend raved about it and her skin looked fantastic, so I decided to give it a try myself. I got a little sample and I'm glad I did because sadly it just broke me out. It's a lot to shell out and then find out that your skin doesn't agree with it.

I haven't tried the eye serum/cream, so can't comment there.

ams · 21-05-2015 11:01am

Theres lots of samples on ebay for sale of the EW night repair - some sellers sell a few together so its the same size as a full one.

Donald73 · 21-05-2015 11:33pm

The Enabler wrote: »

Day 3 and the peeling has already started. Delighted as I seem to remember the ones I used before taking longer before the peeling began!

Excellent!! Where did you get it? I need some of these for before my holiday.

Salty · 22-05-2015 12:20am

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.

The Enabler · 22-05-2015 12:19pm

donna35 wrote: »

Excellent!! Where did you get it? I need some of these for before my holiday.

Boots online. They're not cheap (€24.99) but I think it's worth it as the peeling started quickly. They seem to be working far better than the Penneys ones. I'm still peeling and it's gross! Can't wait for the peeling to end!

ballinasloex · 22-05-2015 12:29pm

Sorry to hijack this thread

but could someone tell me how long it usually takes lookfanstic to deliver?

jokettle · 22-05-2015 5:16pm

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.

The Enabler · 22-05-2015 5:56pm

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.

Umekichi · 22-05-2015 8:33pm

Can totally recommend a locally made hand & cuticle cream, it's by The Sunvale Soap Co. I suffer from horrendous dry skin on my hands and used to use Elizabeth Arden's hand cream but it's way out of my budget now, so I have been trying a couple of different ones. I purchased this stuff on a whim(don't normally buy these kinds of stuff, usually buy creams in boots etc) and omg my hands are in great condition. I had a patch of sandpapery dry skin on my elbow, and applied this stuff and it has done the trick.

Makeup wise, I don't know if they have been mentioned already but Sleek makeup is amazing! The shadows are incredibly pigmented and go on really well. I don't know about their foundation but the next time I make an order, I might throw some in and give it a go.

Another recommendation is Make-up Revolution, their stuff is really good quality. The sterling - euro rate has put me off buying(shipping costs mainly) them but I'm visiting England for a few days so I'm gonna pick up a rake of stuff.

StripedBoxers · 22-05-2015 11:38pm

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.

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Collection Volumising Mascara

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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.

charlietheminxx · 23-05-2015 7:42am

Umekichi wrote: »

Another recommendation is Make-up Revolution, their stuff is really good quality. The sterling - euro rate has put me off buying(shipping costs mainly) them but I'm visiting England for a few days so I'm gonna pick up a rake of stuff.

They also sell MUR in Superdrug in Dublin for anyone who is near one! I love their brush cleaner and eyeshadows.

Taboola · 23-05-2015 9:33am

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 use it but I picked it up in the US. Apply it with the brush they recommend.

Don't really know how I lived without it. It's fantastic. I'm quite fair and am using the colour Taupe but if I was buying again I'd go for a lighter shade. I used Taupe in the pencil and it's fine with that but a little too dark in the dip brow.

molly09 · 23-05-2015 11:37am

Recently I got the

Clarins booster tanning drops - only used once, like it do far but I wonder are the drops bad for skin snd will it cause dryness or spots after a few uses

illmasqua blush in Dixie - it's s cram blush, love the consistency and it lasts,, but the colour is too intense for me,even using a small amount.!i will definently get another one in a different colour

essence gel nail varnish - got the base coat, colour in a nude and the top coat, very shiny gel like finish, not as durable as it says but definently worth the money

jokettle · 23-05-2015 11:55am

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!

The Enabler · 23-05-2015 10:06pm

The Enabler wrote: »

Boots online. They're not cheap (€24.99) but I think it's worth it as the peeling started quickly. They seem to be working far better than the Penneys ones. I'm still peeling and it's gross! Can't wait for the peeling to end!

A week today and the peeling is still going strong. Am amazed by how much skin is peeling off!

confusticated · 23-05-2015 11:26pm

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!

Taboola · 25-05-2015 11:36am

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.

jokettle · 25-05-2015 12:01pm

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!

PinkLemonade · 25-05-2015 12:12pm

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.

Have you seen muji storage? They're stackable and come in all sorts for sizes, they've a shop near stephens green or you can order in sterling and PM it.
They're about mid range in price for acrylic drawers, I quite like them anyway!

RhubarbCrumble · 25-05-2015 12:15pm

Taboola, would something like this be any good?

http://www.homestoreandmore.ie/accessories/clear-cosmetic-organiser-with-3-drawers/invt/060227

saythatagain · 25-05-2015 12:41pm

herclutterbox.ie

I don't have one but think these are what you're looking for.

Sinister Kid · 25-05-2015 1:29pm

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

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