Latest cosmetic purchases and reviews

Sunny Dayz · 25-11-2014 10:40am

honerbright wrote: »

The Aussie range of haircare products are less than half price in Tesco at the moment (there were about 2 products not inculded afaik), so everything's around €2.80-ish if anyone needs to stock up. I picked up a Take the Heat conditioning spray, looking forward to trying it, I haven't used Aussie things in a few years and can't remember if I like them or not :P

Took advantage of the special offer. Got the 3 minute miracle conditioner which I find quite good. I often use the spray in conditioner miracle hair insurance but they had none there. I decided I'd take a chance with their dry shampoo awesome volume. It was terrible - it made may hair feel aweful, not awesome! Felt like I had a load of product build up, didn't make my hair feel anywhere near clean and it took 2 shampoos to get the feeling out of my hair.

SusieBlue · 27-11-2014 4:48am

Recently purchased the No7 Colour Calming Green Primer ( http://www.boots.ie/en/No7-Colour-Calming-Primer-Green-40ml_1273865/).

Not impressed at all. Although it has a lovely, creamy consistency, it does not blend at all and sits on your skin. It gets stuck in my hairline (green eyebrows, anyone?) and has a the consistency of a set face mask once dry, with a greyish tinge.

Never used such a rubbish primer in my life! Can't comment much on its ability to counteract redness as the 5-6 times I used it I was completely distracted by my own frantic attempts at blending the stuff into my skin that I didn't notice a huge difference.

Would not recommend and would not repurchase. Its gone in the bin and I've gone back to MAC Prep & Prime.

PinkLemonade · 27-11-2014 12:01pm

PinkLemonade wrote: »

Just ordered the NARS virtual domination blush palette from Space NK via parcel motel,very excited for it to arrive

This arrived Tuesday night so very fast delivery, really like it, the highlighter is a bit glittery but the blushers are fab and laguna is lovely, I'm quite pale but it still looks well on my skin with a light hand for contouring etc! Really like the pale pink blush, really good colour for work!

tara83 · 28-11-2014 1:15am

. I decided I'd take a chance with their dry shampoo awesome volume. It was terrible - it made may hair feel aweful, not awesome! Felt like I had a load of product build up, didn't make my hair feel anywhere near clean and it took 2 shampoos to get the feeling out of my hair.[/quote]

I found the same thing it was like cheap hairspray m. Made me hair sticky and impossible to comb out. Yet to find anything better than baliste

Sunny Dayz · 28-11-2014 1:18am

tara83 wrote: »

I found the same thing it was like cheap hairspray m. Made me hair sticky and impossible to comb out. Yet to find anything better than baliste

Boots and super drug own brand dry shampoos aren't too bad

honerbright · 29-11-2014 11:15pm

I picked up Elnett Heat Protection spray straight at work because it was on offer for €6. Just after using it for the first time and I'm well impressed! My hair was significantly smoother and less frizz than normal and maybe it's in my head but it dried a bit quicker... and all this with my crappy hair dryer. I can't wait to see the result when Santa brings my new hair dryer for christmas

:P

molly09 · 30-11-2014 1:49am

Just wondering has anyone tried charlotte tilbury wonder glow under Estée Lauder double wear?

Belle E. Flops · 30-11-2014 10:54am

Was up in Dublin yesterday and paid a visit to Space Nk and had a totally impulsive moment. So these were my Christmas presents to myself!

I grabbed the last Nars Virtual Domination palette. It's not like I need any more blushes but I couldnt help myself. It was just too lovely to resist. I think it was about €55.

I found on some website a description because I'm too lazy to think about it myself!

Miss Liberty – soft shimmering peachy highlighter
Deep Throat – sheer peach
Sex Fantasy – pale lavender pink
Final Cut – peachy coral
Laguna bronzer

Also having heard about the Oribe dry texturing spray on so many vlogs and blogs for ages I decided to give it a go. I got one of the mini bottles, ridicilous price of €23, but it gets raved about so I am intrigued.

FullblownRose · 01-12-2014 3:43pm

Lancome Teint Miracle foundation in 005 Beige Ivoire- the lightest shade. I had bought it over a year ago but I was still a makeup novice and forgot about it while experimenting with MAC and others. Now, I've started using it again and find it brilliant. I don't think it's ideal for oily skin, though.I will definitely be repurchasing when I can afford it.

Sample of Aveda shampure body lotion. Strong herbal/essential oil scent, nice glowy skin, it's good stuff.. would love to try the shampoo andconditioner in the Shampure range but they're expensive!

beautyqueen · 01-12-2014 6:53pm

honerbright wrote: »

I picked up Elnett Heat Protection spray straight at work because it was on offer for €6. Just after using it for the first time and I'm well impressed! My hair was significantly smoother and less frizz than normal and maybe it's in my head but it dried a bit quicker... and all this with my crappy hair dryer. I can't wait to see the result when Santa brings my new hair dryer for christmas :P

Where is this is on offer. I like it but it's quite expensive when it's not on offer. Thanks

BadMoonRising · 01-12-2014 9:32pm

Recently bought the urban decay revolution lipstick in 'fiend', its the perfect everyday my lips but better shade on me, really happy with it! Its a warm toned pink, very flattering as its one of those shades that brightens up the face, well worth trying if your nc15/20 and struggle to get an everyday colour that doesnt wash you out

Lia_lia · 01-12-2014 10:15pm

BadMoonRising wrote: »

Recently bought the urban decay revolution lipstick in 'fiend', its the perfect everyday my lips but better shade on me, really happy with it! Its a warm toned pink, very flattering as its one of those shades that brightens up the face, well worth trying if your nc15/20 and struggle to get an everyday colour that doesnt wash you out

I highly recommend this lipstick! It's very moisturising and has great staying power. I have it in F-bomb and Rush.

honerbright · 02-12-2014 5:05pm

beautyqueen wrote: »

Where is this is on offer. I like it but it's quite expensive when it's not on offer. Thanks

Tesco! It should be on offer for another two weeks.
I work in pricing so I get to see all the good deals first thing :P

charlietheminxx · 02-12-2014 7:37pm

I bought so much stuff from make up revolution that I can not remember half of it.... But looking forward to getting it! And my free gift! Has anyone got feedback on them so far?

keredern · 02-12-2014 9:19pm

charlietheminxx wrote: »

I bought so much stuff from make up revolution that I can not remember half of it.... But looking forward to getting it! And my free gift! Has anyone got feedback on them so far?

They are fantastic!!!

I am their No. 1 fan!

I am also waiting on an order, it's about my 10th at this stage...I think I own almost all of their range so far!!!

I actually missed out on the free gift because I ordered about 3 days before it came up.

But I emailed them, explaining the situation & telling them how much I had previously bought & I got the most amazing reply from their MD!!!

He has asked his Marketing team leader to not alone send on the free gift, but also some extra goodies...NOW that's customer service!!!

They really are a brilliant company with such excellent products at prices that mean I can indulge my newfound passion!!!

Please post back when you get your delivery...I'm dying to know what you think!

charlietheminxx · 02-12-2014 10:43pm

Wow that was so generous of them! Lucky you! Really excited to get my order, hope it comes soon.

bedlamaticable · 03-12-2014 1:54pm

Never buy from seventeen for some reason (I always associate them with young teens or something) but I picked up their Falsifeye HD mascara on a whim a week or so back and I was blown away.
I would be close to saying it is the best mascara I have ever tried. The volume is unreal and zero clumps. Can be beautifully lengthening after one coat or built up dramatically.
Highly recommend!

retro:electro · 03-12-2014 2:27pm

So it's been over two weeks since my skincare splurge of the kiehls and origins variety. Having introduced them all into my routine gradually I think I now have a fair idea of what works and what doesn't. I find the origins stuff amazing! The mask is brill for overnight hydration and it doesn't feel like a mask at all; it literally melts into the skin and absorbs which I was very happy with, the thoughts of trying to sleep with a hard and firm mask on my face didn't appeal to me! The tissue off cleanser is fab! Amazing for removing make up. It can also be used by rubbing it into dry skin and removing with a warm wet face cloth; this technique worked best for me and my skin has never been softer or felt cleaner. Was especially happy with this after Liz Earle c&p turned out to be such a disaster for my skin. I actually splurged so much on good skin care in order to repair the damage that this did to it.

On the other hand I found the Kiehls oil free stuff to be absolute rubbish! The toner is the best of the bad lot, but it's nothing special and I actually prefer the simple brand toner in the green bottle. The oil free cleanser and oil free gel cream were absolute rubbish! Never have any skin care items dried my skin out so immediately and intensely. Had to lather on the moisturiser after using them! Won't be touching them again, thus my sister gets another nice pressie from me! (She also got my liz earle I couldn't use)

So since then I've purchased the La Roche Posay hydraphase intense system. This stuff is amazing! My skin feels amazing after using this and this used before the origins make a difference+ moisturiser make for an absolute dream team! (Pic below) i will not be budging from using these two for a while, if ever! I actually feel like my skin is hydrated and moisturised from deep within rather than the cream just sitting on the surface. My spots are gone and my dry patches that liz earle left me with are gone (not even hydrocortisone cream could get rid of them) and I put that down to these two working so well together.

So glad after all my searching and researching I've found stuff that actually works for my skin! Raging also that I've wasted so much money on things that I was told would work for me, but I guess that's the name of the game! Sorry for the long ramble, I was asked to give an update by one or two people. Hope it helps!

bedlamaticable · 03-12-2014 2:41pm

@anna080
Do you use just use the la roche posay serum during the day or at night too?
I use the origins overnight mask too and I adore it! Just got a set from boots in their black Friday blowout with 3 different origins masks in it that I'm dying to try.
Thanks for the update, liz earle cleanse and polish did me no good either but not as severe as your reaction!

Ilyana 2.0 · 03-12-2014 2:42pm

^^ Thanks for the update anna080!

That's such a shame about the Kiehl's products, I was thinking about picking up a few bits from them but I doubt I'll bother now. I'm glad you've settled into a routine that suits you

If only Origins wasn't so expensive

bedlamaticable · 03-12-2014 2:48pm

Ilyana 2.0 wrote: »

^^ Thanks for the update anna080!

That's such a shame about the Kiehl's products, I was thinking about picking up a few bits from them but I doubt I'll bother now. I'm glad you've settled into a routine that suits you

If only Origins wasn't so expensive

I've only tried the avocado eye cream from Kiehl's and found it to be a bit rubbish and very watery but have been interested in trying the midnight recovery concentrate and am having doubts now!

Origins is pricey but keep an eye in boots as I picked up the mask set half price and they had another set as one of their weekly offers a couple of weeks back so fingers crossed they'll have a few more deals before xmas!

Edit: Arnotts currently have a bit of a discount on some origins bits!

retro:electro · 03-12-2014 3:11pm

bedlamaticable wrote: »

@anna080
Do you use just use the la roche posay serum during the day or at night too?
I use the origins overnight mask too and I adore it! Just got a set from boots in their black Friday blowout with 3 different origins masks in it that I'm dying to try.
Thanks for the update, liz earle cleanse and polish did me no good either but not as severe as your reaction!

At the moment because I love it so much im using it am & pm but I'll probably reduce this to just during the day once I'm 100% happy with the condition of my skin. Also don't want to go through it too fast I've spent enough on skincare lately! I honestly think this product would be kind on anyone's skin, it's very inoffensive.

Ilyana 2.0 · 03-12-2014 4:37pm

bedlamaticable wrote: »

I've only tried the avocado eye cream from Kiehl's and found it to be a bit rubbish and very watery but have been interested in trying the midnight recovery concentrate and am having doubts now!

Origins is pricey but keep an eye in boots as I picked up the mask set half price and they had another set as one of their weekly offers a couple of weeks back so fingers crossed they'll have a few more deals before xmas!

Edit: Arnotts currently have a bit of a discount on some origins bits!

I'll keep an eye out over the next few weeks, thanks!

Btw for anyone interested, Debenhams have 15% off beauty right now. I bought my mam a few bits from Clarins for Christmas, and delivery is free over €30.

Stench Blossoms · 03-12-2014 10:44pm

Ilyana 2.0 wrote: »

I'll keep an eye out over the next few weeks, thanks!

Btw for anyone interested, Debenhams have 15% off beauty right now. I bought my mam a few bits from Clarins for Christmas, and delivery is free over €30.

Is there a code?

Ilyana 2.0 · 03-12-2014 10:53pm

Stench Blossoms wrote: »

Is there a code?

Nope. Granted, not every single thing is reduced but it's still a help if something you want is reduced.

http://www.debenhams.ie/beauty

lukesmom · 04-12-2014 12:16am

charlietheminxx wrote: »

I bought so much stuff from make up revolution that I can not remember half of it.... But looking forward to getting it! And my free gift! Has anyone got feedback on them so far?

I'm hooked! The quality of their stuff is fantastic for such a low low price.

Valentina · 04-12-2014 2:21am

Can anyone recommend a mascara that won't flake off my lashes after a couple of hours? I've tried essence, No 7, Dior and Rimmel and after a few hours I'm left with black flecks around my eyes and cheeks

I wear contact lenses too so the mascara has to be suitable for sensitive eyes. TIA

LizT · 04-12-2014 8:05am

Just had a "I don't really need this but I NEED THIS" purchase, the Urban Decay Naked on the Run palette

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http://www.debenhams.ie/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10052_10001_123932037899_-1

whatever76 · 04-12-2014 11:15am

anna080 wrote: »

At the moment because I love it so much im using it am & pm but I'll probably reduce this to just during the day once I'm 100% happy with the condition of my skin. Also don't want to go through it too fast I've spent enough on skincare lately! I honestly think this product would be kind on anyone's skin, it's very inoffensive.

Hey - can you confirm which la roche posay serum you recommend ?

NicsM · 04-12-2014 11:30am

bedlamaticable wrote: »

I've only tried the avocado eye cream from Kiehl's and found it to be a bit rubbish and very watery but have been interested in trying the midnight recovery concentrate and am having doubts now!

I have the Midnight Recovery Concentrate and absolutely love it, it lasts ages and the effect on my skin the next morning is amazing. That said, it's not something to use every night - I'd say I use it 2/3 times a week

mustard_igloo · 04-12-2014 12:20pm

Love this thread! I've had a huge haul in the last few weeks because I've started a make up artistry course. Also looking to start a blog, does anybody have any products they'd like me to try and test?

retro:electro · 04-12-2014 1:09pm

whatever76 wrote: »

Hey - can you confirm which la roche posay serum you recommend ?

It's the La Roche Posay hydraphase intense serum. '24 hour rehydrating smoothing concentrate' for sensitive skin.

lukesmom · 04-12-2014 1:29pm

mustard_igloo wrote: »

Love this thread! I've had a huge haul in the last few weeks because I've started a make up artistry course. Also looking to start a blog, does anybody have any products they'd like me to try and test?

Elizabeth Arden prevage anti-aging serum.

FullblownRose · 04-12-2014 3:15pm

Valentina wrote: »

Can anyone recommend a mascara that won't flake off my lashes after a couple of hours? I've tried essence, No 7, Dior and Rimmel and after a few hours I'm left with black flecks around my eyes and cheeks I wear contact lenses too so the mascara has to be suitable for sensitive eyes. TIA

I like Benefit They're Real, but it seems to be one of those products that people either love or hate.
Stay well away from the Dita von teese for Art Deco mascara- it ruined two pairs of lenses and hurt my eyes before I realised what the culprit was!

retro:electro · 04-12-2014 3:57pm

Valentina wrote: »

Can anyone recommend a mascara that won't flake off my lashes after a couple of hours? I've tried essence, No 7, Dior and Rimmel and after a few hours I'm left with black flecks around my eyes and cheeks I wear contact lenses too so the mascara has to be suitable for sensitive eyes. TIA

My all time favourite is Max Factor Masterpiece Max. It often gets overlooked for others in the brand like false lash effect but it's an amazing mascara. Great for everyday and never flakes off. My eyes are extremely sensitive I'm allergic to my own tears and I never have had a problem with it. The brush is the perfect size and shape and I'll buy it as long as they keep making it!

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Sunny Dayz · 04-12-2014 4:19pm

sara1 wrote: »

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I like the sound of that, I must look out for one of those.

FullblownRose · 04-12-2014 4:31pm

anna080 wrote: »

My all time favourite is Max Factor Masterpiece Max. It often gets overlooked for others in the brand like false lash effect but it's an amazing mascara. Great for everyday and never flakes off. My eyes are extremely sensitive I'm allergic to my own tears and I never have had a problem with it. The brush is the perfect size and shape and I'll buy it as long as they keep making it!

That's a good one, too. I used that for a couple of years before switching to benefit theyre real

bscm · 04-12-2014 9:10pm

Valentina wrote: »

Can anyone recommend a mascara that won't flake off my lashes after a couple of hours? I've tried essence, No 7, Dior and Rimmel and after a few hours I'm left with black flecks around my eyes and cheeks I wear contact lenses too so the mascara has to be suitable for sensitive eyes. TIA

I've used Maybelline The Falsies for the past two years without any issues

(I have contact lenses myself). Never had problems with flaking and I've slept with it on many times after nights out and it still looked ok the next morning.

Also used Soap and Glory Thick and Fast in between The Falsies and liked it.

Valentina · 05-12-2014 6:56am

Thanks for the recommendations

I've tried They're Real and it just doesn't do it for me

I have that Soap & Glory one unopened from a gift set last year so I'll try that and if I've no luck I'll try the Max Factor one!

honerbright · 05-12-2014 4:17pm

So I went to Boots today to get a prescription filled and while I was there I thought 'Hmmm, I need new mascara, I might try that one that someone recommended on Boards.ie'.
Well. That's how it starts, isn't it? I was at the Maybelline stand and seen the Colour Drama pencils I was eyeing up a while ago and seen that it was 3 for 2 and as well as that if you buy 3 Maybelline products you got a free baby lips balm. So of course I wasn't going to miss out of that deal :P. Then I passed the MaxFactor stand and seen that one of the other mascaras that was mentioned here was free with a nail polish/eyeshadow/lipstick in a box when you spend €20 on MaxFactor so picked up a foundation to try and the next cheapest thing (which was a nail polish) to bring it up to €20.

I have a problem

(But 10 things for the price of 4!)

StripedBoxers · 05-12-2014 10:36pm

A local pharmacy today had 20% off, so I treated myself to this trio palette by Lancome. An early Xmas present to myself.

Lancome Blush Subtil Palette Rose Flush 01

Photo from Freckles and Flawless Beauty

BadMoonRising · 06-12-2014 5:43pm

bedlamaticable wrote: »

Never buy from seventeen for some reason (I always associate them with young teens or something) but I picked up their Falsifeye HD mascara on a whim a week or so back and I was blown away.
I would be close to saying it is the best mascara I have ever tried. The volume is unreal and zero clumps. Can be beautifully lengthening after one coat or built up dramatically.
Highly recommend!

Came on here to say the same, its mighty stuff!

bscm · 06-12-2014 5:51pm

Picked up a Wet n Wild lipstick - "Sugar Plum Fairy", in Penneys today for 3 euro. I heard it was a dupe for MAC Rebel (which I haven't owned before), and it looks very very similar (pic not mine) so I'm glad I might have saved 15 quid

Feels nice on too

javagal · 06-12-2014 8:27pm

Got given money to buy my own Xmas pressies so....

Charlotte Tilbury Full Fat lashes
Stila in the garden palette
Nars Tech fashion Lip glosses
Bobbi Brown Deluxe Eye and Lip palette
Nars Sheer glow
Nars Orgasm
Lorac pro 2 palette

Lancome La Vie est Belle perfume

and

Zoeva Luxe complete set brushes (meant to be amazing) https://www.zoeva-shop.de/en/luxe-complete-set/a-8000379/
Zoeva cat eye eyeliner
Zoeva concealer palette https://www.zoeva-shop.de/en/face-makeup/concealer/concealer-palette/a-8000256/

A very happy xmas to me!

Luno · 07-12-2014 12:31am

javagal wrote: »

Got given money to buy my own Xmas pressies so....

Charlotte Tilbury Full Fat lashes
Stila in the garden palette
Nars Tech fashion Lip glosses
Bobbi Brown Deluxe Eye and Lip palette
Nars Sheer glow
Nars Orgasm
Lorac pro 2 palette

Lancome La Vie est Belle perfume

and

Zoeva Luxe complete set brushes (meant to be amazing) https://www.zoeva-shop.de/en/luxe-complete-set/a-8000379/
Zoeva cat eye eyeliner
Zoeva concealer palette https://www.zoeva-shop.de/en/face-makeup/concealer/concealer-palette/a-8000256/

A very happy xmas to me!

Where could one find that lorac palette, definitely something for the list!

whatever76 · 07-12-2014 6:34pm

Any one try - Charlotte Tilbury Full Fat lashes ? is it Worth the money ?!!

shalalala · 07-12-2014 9:35pm

I need help ladies, I am going to try contouring, I am very pale. Which MUR palette would work best?

nursemar88 · 07-12-2014 10:09pm

shalalala wrote: »

I need help ladies, I am going to try contouring, I am very pale. Which MUR palette would work best?

They have a sculpt and contour in ultra fair. Probably your best bet I would say. Best to start off with a light shade and light hand

christina_x · 08-12-2014 6:16am

ShazGV wrote:

I have oily skin, particularly my nose & chin, and I'm looking for a nice long wearing foundation, medium to full coverage with decent staying power. I've tried Double Wear & it's fine but nothing amazing, oil still comes through after a few hours. Part of the problem is that I'm also quite pale - I wear 1C1 Cool Bone in Double Wear & it's slightly too dark, as is MAC's NW15 (but I've only tried Studio Sculpt when I had drier skin!). The best I've used so far is Revlon Colorstay in Ivory which is a great colour match.

have you tried no7 matyifying make up base? itd quite intense so just use it on your oily areas. foundation simply will not sit on my nose without this stuff :-)

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