Latest cosmetic purchases and reviews

Tasden

deise_girl wrote: »

Really didn't need to buy these but im almost finished exams so I deserve a treat? (Thats my reasoning anyway haha)

Yup you totally deserved a treat!

Luno

There was 33% off on Smashbox in Lloyd's Pharmacy, Cork so I picked up a quad eye shadow palette. Most of their stuff is gone but still a few things left.

PennyWren

I picked up one if the wet N wild stain balms today and I absolutely love it! It makes my lips feel very soft and moisturised and it has great staying power and, as a smoker I put it through it paces! Only 3.99, I will definitely be going back to Dunnes to get more colours.
The display was almost empty, I was so disappointed especially seeing as I had looked for it in Stephens green 3 times since I heard it was available there. Never thought to look in the supermarket part until today and barely anything left

Ihatecuddles

lukesmom wrote: »

Your brows are class!!!!!!!!

Aw thanks they're normally completely mismatched because I'm useless at drawing them on, delighted with the stencils!!

kandr10

PennyWren wrote: »

I picked up one if the wet N wild stain balms today and I absolutely love it! It makes my lips feel very soft and moisturised and it has great staying power and, as a smoker I put it through it paces! Only 3.99, I will definitely be going back to Dunnes to get more colours.
The display was almost empty, I was so disappointed especially seeing as I had looked for it in Stephens green 3 times since I heard it was available there. Never thought to look in the supermarket part until today and barely anything left

Try Henry st - they've everything fully stocked as far as I could see. It's on the ground floor near the till, not upstairs with other cosmetics.

Novella

I am in the US right now and I think it is safe to say that there is no make up left in the state of Oregon because I have bought it all.

Ilyana 2.0

Novella wrote: »

I am in the US right now and I think it is safe to say that there is no make up left in the state of Oregon because I have bought it all.

Sooo jealous!

I think I'll buy L'Oreal's Nude Magique Eau de Teint later. I'd love a lighter daytime alternative to my ELDW and beauty bloggers have been singing its praises.

juke

kandr10 wrote: »

Try Henry st - they've everything fully stocked as far as I could see. It's on the ground floor near the till, not upstairs with other cosmetics.

Both upstairs and downstairs, in fact

Novella

Ilyana 2.0 wrote: »

Sooo jealous!

I think I'll buy L'Oreal's Nude Magique Eau de Teint later. I'd love a lighter daytime alternative to my ELDW and beauty bloggers have been singing its praises.

That is actually one of the things I've bought! I haven't tried it yet though. I was thinking of picking up ELDW. Do you love it?

Ilyana 2.0

Novella wrote: »

That is actually one of the things I've bought! I haven't tried it yet though. I was thinking of picking up ELDW. Do you love it?

Snap! I'm dying to use mine even though I know I'll need a tonne of concealer with it.

ELDW is not quite amazing but I'm happy enough with it. Medium coverage and very long lasting. I do need to retouch with powder during the day but my skin is very very oily anyway. The finish is quite matte though so it's not your man for any luminosity but it does what it says on the tin!

Novella

Ilyana 2.0 wrote: »

Snap! I'm dying to use mine even though I know I'll need a tonne of concealer with it.

ELDW is not quite amazing but I'm happy enough with it. Medium coverage and very long lasting. I do need to retouch with powder during the day but my skin is very very oily anyway. The finish is quite matte though so it's not your man for any luminosity but it does what it says on the tin!

I have pretty oily skin too! I'm actually looking for a matte foundation. I'll see if they'll give me a sample!

loveBBhate

Novella wrote: »

I'll see if they'll give me a sample!

Cheeky :P

Novella

loveBBhate wrote: »

Cheeky :P

I got quite a few samples when I was at Sephora last week! I did spend about $200 but still. Got involved in a conversation with the lady working there and she gave me a sample of Urban Decay Naked Skin, a Make Up Forever foundation and NARS Sheer Glow. I was originally gonna buy the Make Up Forever but she was just as crazy about foundation as I am and wanted to make sure I chose the right one.

Ilyana 2.0

Novella wrote: »

I have pretty oily skin too! I'm actually looking for a matte foundation. I'll see if they'll give me a sample!

ELDW is probably great for you then. EL are pretty good for giving out samples too.

I'm wearing the Nude Magique today and so far, so good! The shade is lovely, the coverage is surprisingly good (except under my eyes) and the texture is just lovely. It just remains to be seen if it lasts the day.

Pembily

What does ELDW stand for? I've oily skin and I need new foundation.

Ihatecuddles

Pembily wrote: »

What does ELDW stand for? I've oily skin and I need new foundation.

Estée Lauder Double Wear

Pembily

mauzo! wrote: »

Estée Lauder Double Wear

Thanks. Poor Google had no idea

xzanti

Ilyana 2.0 wrote: »

ELDW is probably great for you then. EL are pretty good for giving out samples too.

+1.. I lived on samples for a few months from EL before I bit the bullet and bought a bottle.. never looked back they never refuse you samples from what I can see :pac:

Ilyana 2.0

Pembily wrote: »

What does ELDW stand for? I've oily skin and I need new foundation.

Sorry I shouldn't have abbreviated it

It's worth getting a sample though. Some people love Lancome's Teint Idole 24h Ultra; it made me break out but it does last all day so it could suit you

Pembily

Ilyana 2.0 wrote: »

Sorry I shouldn't have abbreviated it

It's worth getting a sample though. Some people love Lancome's Teint Idole 24h Ultra; it made me break out but it does last all day so it could suit you

I have the Lancôme one, it's my night one and I really like it. I use Clinique spot one daily to work and that is running out. I might change to a BB cream. Gonna get samples, thanks for the tips!

Novella

I didn't bring my La Roche Posay Effaclar Duo with me on my trip to the US so I haven't used it in over two weeks now and my skin is not happy. I have three spots right now whereas I generally have clear skin. Missing it so much and LRP is hard to find it here and more expensive.

suitcasepink

Novella wrote: »

I didn't bring my La Roche Posay Effaclar Duo with me on my trip to the US so I haven't used it in over two weeks now and my skin is not happy. I have three spots right now whereas I generally have clear skin. Missing it so much and LRP is hard to find it here and more expensive.

I was the exact same! I'd normally use it every morning but by the end of last year I stopped bothering with it and my skin went terrible. I thought it was just down to diet, hormones and stress or whatever but then I got back into using it properly again and my skin has cleared up no end.

It's definitely a fantastic product!!

tomissex

Just got Illamasqua's 'Lover' blush in their sale for £6.75! (€8.20!) From reviews and pictures it seems to be a lovely apricot colour, perfect for summer

Pang

Pink Raspberry from Bobbi Brown. Fabulous especially when worn with Razzberry lipstick.

--homeslice--

Hi guys, long time lurker, first time poster!

About a million and one years after everyone else I finally caved and ordered the first Naked palette!

Also picked up Illamasqua facade lipgloss, both of them for the pretty price of €46 on debenhams! Fabulous! Can't wait to get my hands on them!

miss no stars

Was in Stephens green looking for wet'n'wild but couldn't find it. Did they run out or are they just hiding it?

PennyWren

miss no stars wrote: »

Was in Stephens green looking for wet'n'wild but couldn't find it. Did they run out or are they just hiding it?

They have it down stairs in the grocery dept, not up by the fitting rooms with all the other cosmetics! Sneaky, took me a few trips to find it!

miss no stars

PennyWren wrote: »

They have it down stairs in the grocery dept, not up by the fitting rooms with all the other cosmetics! Sneaky, took me a few trips to find it!

Why would they do that? The mind boggles

PennyWren

miss no stars wrote: »

Why would they do that? The mind boggles

I am pretty convinced they did it to make me feel like a complete eejit.

Ilyana 2.0

I bought Soap & Glory's For Daily Youth 365 in Boots yesterday, €15.99.

http://www.soapandglory.com/skincare/everyday-skincare/skincreams-moisturisers/for-daily-youthtm

It leaves my skin nicely hydrated and even a bit glowy, which is great. It's a lovely base for make-up because it's quite softening. It might not suit very oily skins but I'm quite oily and I love it. And it smells like peach yoghurt

My first S&G buy, and my first anti-ageing product. Double whammy