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Latest cosmetic purchases and reviews

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,181 ✭✭✭molly09


    Is this a eye liner Pencils?


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    I agree. GOSH has a lilac one that I'm thinking of trying.[/Quote]


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,032 ✭✭✭SmokeyEyes


    I don't find it too noticeable on and I hate any chalky white ones but will take a peek at the Gosh one too!!:)

    Here's before and after with flash and no flash:

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,101 ✭✭✭bscm


    Bought this earlier after being very late to the rosehip oil party :D

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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,034 ✭✭✭Resi12


    It's not bad at all, but I still find it a bit heavy looking, You can go for a lighter application but it still looks kinda iffy. Like nobody's undereye is actually nude, I think the lilac would blend into the white of the eye nicer than a nude/yellow-ish liner.

    That's me though!
    I agree. GOSH has a lilac one that I'm thinking of trying.

    Yeah? Oh... I must have a look in Superdrug tomorrow then! Who am I kidding, I'm googling it right after this is typed out, ha ha!

    Thanks for the tip off!

    Oh also, I know we were talking about the Pink VS Orange BB Cream's the last page back and I'm definitely going for the Orange.

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    Also, the Orange seems to be for oily/combo skin which is perfect and it has an SPF of 50 compared to the Pink's 30. Win, win, win!


  • Moderators, Entertainment Moderators Posts: 10,442 Mod ✭✭✭✭xzanti


    I bought Elizabeth Arden 8 Hour Cream in the Duty Free on my way home from Holidays last week, I had sunburn on my forehead and it said on the box that it was good for that..

    As I was rushing for my flight I didn't take the time to look at the tester and just ran with it in my excitement.

    It's not what I expected at all.. it's more a jelly than a cream and there's a strong smell like Tea Tree Oil off it..

    I just use it on my lips now.. as I can't see it being any use on my face.. my skin is oily enough already :confused:

    Anyone got any tips for making good use of it?

    Cheers.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 4,872 ✭✭✭Sittingpretty


    xzanti wrote: »
    I bought Elizabeth Arden 8 Hour Cream in the Duty Free on my way home from Holidays last week, I had sunburn on my forehead and it said on the box that it was good for that..

    As I was rushing for my flight I didn't take the time to look at the tester and just ran with it in my excitement.

    It's not what I expected at all.. it's more a jelly than a cream and there's a strong smell like Tea Tree Oil off it..

    I just use it on my lips now.. as I can't see it being any use on my face.. my skin is oily enough already :confused:

    Anyone got any tips for making good use of it?

    Cheers.

    It is more like Vaseline than cream..... It is fantastic for burned skin, use it on worst effected areas at night time and you should see a marked difference by morning.

    It's too sticky for daytime use! :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,180 ✭✭✭tomissex


    Got a Brown Thomas voucher for Xmas, spent it yesterday :)

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    Mac lipstick in Plumful

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    Mac eyeshadow in Steamy

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    Mac Eyeliner in Designer Purple (Archies Girls collection)

    Got a No.7 lipliner in Plum aswell to go with the lippie. Tried it yesterday and I like it a lot! First time using lipliner and I found it very easy to use.


  • Posts: 26,052 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Bought a few things lately, with mixed results;
    http://www.maybelline.com/~/media/Images/MNY/Global/Home/Products/Eye-Makeup/Eye-Shadow/ExpertWear-Eyeshadow-8-Pan/Twilight-Rays/expert-wear-eye-shadow_sunbaked-neutrals_8pans_pack-shot-crop.png
    Nice collection of neutrals, but no staying power and difficult to apply without it dropping all over the place, even after blowing off the excess enthusiastically.

    This is disappointing, peachier than it appears in the photo, goes on patchy and doesn't last well.
    http://www.global-customer.com/images/cosmetics_GIVENCHY/glogou_GIVENCHY_cosmetics_8.jpg

    AE lipstick - nice and soft and subtle (on darker complexions) but no staying power:
    http://www.elizabetharden.com/Color-Intrigue-Effects-Lipstick/1002CIEC400,default,pd.html

    This is something I use for just about everything. Skin, hair, nails, and hands. It smells divine.
    http://www.nuxe.com/en/huile-prodigieuse-138/

    And this little number, lasts forever and works miracles on very dry skin overnight, heels, knees and elbows. Anywhere.
    http://usa.loccitane.com/divine-cream,82,1,29427,263161.htm


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,274 ✭✭✭Orlee


    Novella wrote: »
    la-roche-posay-effaclar-duo

    I cannot live without this ever again.

    What do you use it for? LRP products always confuse me!


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,101 ✭✭✭bscm


    Orlee wrote: »
    What do you use it for? LRP products always confuse me!

    It's mainly for use on active spots, but can be used all over the face to smooth bumps/small spots. Works great on reducing acne/bad spots overnight :)

    I wouldn't recommend it as a regular (as in weeks on end) nightly treatment, I used it nightly for about 2 weeks and then realised my spots were growing resistant to it. Just use it until the spot is "dying off".


  • Registered Users Posts: 450 ✭✭Piper101


    Got a €50 BT voucher for my birthday so picked up Mac skinfinish mineralize powder in light plus (€27.50) and a powder brush from Bare Escentuals (€28). Wanted a Mac make up brush but couldnt justify spending the whole fifty quid on it!

    Also picked up a Sally Hanson nail polish in McCabes, think it was 8.50...makes a whole load of promises so I'll see how i get on.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,713 ✭✭✭✭Novella


    Orlee wrote: »
    What do you use it for? LRP products always confuse me!

    I don't use it on spots as was mentioned above because I don't have acne, but I have really oily skin so I use it all over my face morning and night and I have noticed a definite improvement in my skin. I used to have very visible pores on my forehead between my eyebrows but these have been reduced. I pretty much use it in place of moisturiser and that works for me!


  • Registered Users Posts: 423 ✭✭stargirl.gra


    Orlee wrote: »
    What do you use it for? LRP products always confuse me!

    I finally bought this sunday and agree with novella- i can never live without this again. I have oily skin with big visible pores and blackheads on my nose and chin and cheeks. I wash with clarisonic and have always used dermalogica cleanse tine and moisturise. Well im using the effaclar duo morning and night as a moisturiser since sunday and h my god i just cat believe how much it has already unblocked some pores and then minimised them and some! I would so so recommend it.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,032 ✭✭✭SmokeyEyes


    I'm definitely going to buy this now!!

    As another LRP recommendation their new Nutritic Intense Riche cream is gorgeous for dry skin, doesn't look or feel greasy but it's really moisturising! Thinking I should just start buying all my skin care from them and I'll always be sorted!:D


  • Subscribers Posts: 5,766 ✭✭✭girl_friday


    Have you (or anyone else) tried the LRP eye makeup remover for sensitive eyes? Looking for reviews on it.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,032 ✭✭✭SmokeyEyes


    Have you (or anyone else) tried the LRP eye makeup remover for sensitive eyes? Looking for reviews on it.

    I haven't but if in doubt (actually with any product I'm going to invest in) I check out MakeupAlley http://www.makeupalley.com/product/showreview.asp?ItemID=33731


  • Registered Users Posts: 423 ✭✭stargirl.gra


    Can anyone maybe recommend a LRP cleanser that would work well with the clarisonic?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,605 ✭✭✭OakeyDokey


    Boyfriend purchased me these so excited to use them

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,713 ✭✭✭✭Novella


    Oooh, they look so new and perfect! I really need to buy more RT brushes.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 66 ✭✭Countdown1982



    I finally bought this sunday and agree with novella- i can never live without this again. I have oily skin with big visible pores and blackheads on my nose and chin and cheeks. I wash with clarisonic and have always used dermalogica cleanse tine and moisturise. Well im using the effaclar duo morning and night as a moisturiser since sunday and h my god i just cat believe how much it has already unblocked some pores and then minimised them and some! I would so so recommend it.

    how much was it star girl


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  • Registered Users Posts: 423 ✭✭stargirl.gra


    how much was it star girl

    €16.30 or €16.50. I'm going to buy the cicaplast baume b5 because i got a samole of that and it's also AmAZING so interesting to see how much that will be.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 66 ✭✭Countdown1982


    Brillant Thank Stargirl.

    Price is not to bad, i have clogged and large pore around the nose, will give it a try. Would be delighted if it sorts it.

    Thanks again.


  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 170 ✭✭Oh hai


    I finally got around to trying Revlon Nearly Naked. I like it. It's not as thick as Colourstay which I always found a bit too cakey but liked it's lasting power so this is lighter which is good for me. The Nearly Naked powder I also bought but I don't really like it, it made my skin a bit blotchy looking. So I like the foundation overall cover and finish but I do need to top up on powder more than I did with Colourstay which is a bit annoying.

    If anyone can recommend a good powder that won't need topping up as much as my current one (Revlon Colourstay powder) that would be a great help, thanks!


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 2,613 ✭✭✭Toast4532


    Oh hai wrote: »
    I finally got around to trying Revlon Nearly Naked. I like it. It's not as thick as Colourstay which I always found a bit too cakey but liked it's lasting power so this is lighter which is good for me. The Nearly Naked powder I also bought but I don't really like it, it made my skin a bit blotchy looking. So I like the foundation overall cover and finish but I do need to top up on powder more than I did with Colourstay which is a bit annoying.

    If anyone can recommend a good powder that won't need topping up as much as my current one (Revlon Colourstay powder) that would be a great help, thanks!
    MAC Blot powder is fantastic, for a cheaper alternative Rimmel's stay matt is amazing.

    Once my MAC runs out I'll be going back to Rimmel, only used MAC as I got it as a present, its very similar to rimmels powder to be honest, only difference is the price.


  • Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 9,722 Mod ✭✭✭✭Twee.


    I have no self control. I just ordered the Real Techniques Travel Essentials Kit :D Interested to try the flat foundation brush with my MAC BB cream as I find the stipple brush isn't the best, and my Sephora airbrush foundation brush is so damn small that it'd take days to do your foundation!

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    I also ordered Reve de Miel lip balm by Nuxe. Because one always needs lip balm!

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    Both from Cloud 10 Beauty. Always been happy with their service. Waiting nearly 6 weeks on a nail polish from Beauty Bay so I shan't bother with them again!


  • Registered Users Posts: 289 ✭✭ChloeElla


    I just went on a Cloud 10 splurge too, picked up Karora tan, the Khloe Khroma palette & a Ren skincare kit! Very excited to get them


  • Registered Users Posts: 684 ✭✭✭pushkii


    bscm wrote: »
    Bought this earlier after being very late to the rosehip oil party :D

    akin_rosehip_oil_.jpg

    Bcsm where did you get that it looks amazing!!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,032 ✭✭✭SmokeyEyes


    Doing a blog beauty swap with a japanese blog so picked up some goodies today for her (€30 budget!)
    She wanted to really try Essence and S&G so tried to get a nice variety for the budget! (not my pics)

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    Also got three for 2 mini Soap and Glory body stuff including their lovely body spray, Pennys Nail Wraps and cute minnie mouse earred makeup bag from Pennys!

    So only picked up one thing for myself, Collection's new illuminating concealer since I'm obsessed with the other one, can't wait to try it!
    collection-illuminating-touch-brightening-concealer-1348387051.jpg


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,101 ✭✭✭bscm


    pushkii wrote: »
    Bcsm where did you get that it looks amazing!!

    Health Matters on Grafton Street :D Went in asking for the price of the Trilogy one and found that they had the A'kin one too. I heard some good reviews about the A'kin version so I said I'd try it out. It's 23ml as opposed to Trilogy's 20ml also.

    Been quite good so far, I've barely had any dry patches (I've combination/oily skin which gets horribly flaky during the cold weather), and it's definitely reduced some "lines" in my forehead (I'm not even 21 but I have had lines in my forehead from near constant eyebrow raising and frowning). It's supposedly very good for scarring too (might help my acne soon :D )

    All in all, a good purchase :)


  • Registered Users Posts: 684 ✭✭✭pushkii


    How much was it? Wonder is it sold online?


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,032 ✭✭✭SmokeyEyes


    I love A'Kin had their cellular radiance oil and their rose water facial spray, they'e a great brand and don't get enough kudos!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,919 ✭✭✭RosyLily


    Picked up some of Essence's Oz 'The Great and Powerful' collection.

    images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTKNjtXPqswR-fSDjOenUBClb7EfSd13q4rtO-Tijq7ZJPon7Uu

    Cream Blush. Nice peachy colour. Easy to blend and build.

    images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTusjybtgHD3S84OzjpvN_m2e_KqpiIkn491Nk3ue-mw2IYcPsL

    Highlighter in 'The Great and Powerful'. Almost too pretty to use.:)

    images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRIRSFHedgHYKKRchBS2QF7slID2YVMQIff-QMt9LqAhiHCkIn_Pw

    Cracking top coat in 'Winds of Change' (red colour). Never used a cracking polish before; looking forward to trying it!!

    Not my pics

    Also, TK Maxx Kilkenny had some Ecotools brushes for sale. Purchased the blush brush for €5.99.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,101 ✭✭✭bscm


    pushkii wrote: »
    How much was it? Wonder is it sold online?

    It was a little over 20 euro, less than 23 I think.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 594 ✭✭✭chickenbutt


    I've been very good about not buying too much makeup these past few months (only a few drugstore items here and there!) so I treated myself to a few bits yesterday to celebrate a new part time job I got recently :)

    Too Faced Boudoir Eyes
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    MAC Twig lipstick
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    MAC Prep+Prime Finishing Powder
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    MAC 168 - large angled contour brush
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  • Registered Users Posts: 101 ✭✭NYCityBabe


    Just bought Benifit Erase Paste... wow, it's awesome. I thought, because it's quite thick and creamy that it may cake on my super dry skin, but it doesn't :)
    It's also the only thing that disguises my awful dark under-eye circles. Love it and it's not crazy expensive.

    Now, the bad... YSL Youth Liberator Eye Serum. Absolute muck. Paid over €60 for it, expecting great things after reading very positive reviews. From the first application I hated it. It was sticky, hard to apply, smelt awful (of liquorice) and turned my already dry under-eye area into the sahara desert.
    After one week of using (I had to give it a fair go) I binned it. My eyes were so dry, flaky and lined I had to resort to using Trilogy Rosehip Oil to get some softeness and moisture back.

    Anyone else tried it?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,032 ✭✭✭SmokeyEyes


    Chickenbutt can you let me know if the Too Faced Palette is good??


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 594 ✭✭✭chickenbutt


    SmokeyEyes wrote: »
    Chickenbutt can you let me know if the Too Faced Palette is good??

    So far, I have only used the top row which is the 'day look' (I followed the guide that was included). I was impressed! Definitely some 'come hither' looks to be had with this palette. Can't wait to try the rest! :)

    My only issue is why didn't they put a mirror in the palette? It just seems like wasted space!


  • Registered Users Posts: 423 ✭✭stargirl.gra


    I've been very good about not buying too much makeup these past few months (only a few drugstore items here and there!) so I treated myself to a few bits yesterday to celebrate a new part time job I got recently :)

    Loving that twig lipstick! It looks really moisturising lol maybe just because it's sheeny :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,396 ✭✭✭lindtee


    Ordered a load of Dainty Doll stuff due to the knock down prices. The total was less than €25 for the lot below
    41ktPhmEMxL._SY100_.jpgMineral Foundation Powder

    31yQsRHA%2BBL._SY100_.jpgGreen concealer x 2 (to hide redness!)
    31E-55jq%2B8L._SY100_.jpgDark Brown eyeliner
    315GJVa9weL._SY100_.jpgLight Brown eyeliner
    41p2WBij2qL._SY100_.jpgLilac Blusher(!)
    410WC63nyIL._SY100_.jpgConcealer
    51PyelNSrqL._SY100_.jpgeyeshadow
    41n-VNxywvL._SY100_.jpgeyeshadow base
    21cMJiCseGL._SY100_.jpgAlso got a W7 Anti Redness Primer. I had tried the anti dull one and was very impressed. For under €3 it does a great job


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 29,089 ✭✭✭✭LizT


    Where did you order them from lindtee?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,396 ✭✭✭lindtee


    LizT wrote: »
    Where did you order them from lindtee?
    Sorry forgot to say where! From onlinemakeupstore on Amazon. Postage was a flat £3.50 They don't seem to have anything left in stock though (was plenty yesterday though:confused:) There are other sellers selling it too but I don't know what their p&p rates are http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=sr_nr_seeall_1?rh=k%3Adainty+doll%2Ci%3Adrugstore&keywords=dainty+doll&ie=UTF8&qid=1363896144 There is also stock available on frangrancedirect


  • Moderators, Entertainment Moderators Posts: 10,442 Mod ✭✭✭✭xzanti


    Too Faced Boudoir Eyes
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    I love Too Faced!! Can't seem to get it in Ireland anymore :(

    Anyone seen it in Ireland at all lately??


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 91 ✭✭bedlamaticable


    xzanti wrote: »

    I love Too Faced!! Can't seem to get it in Ireland anymore :(

    Anyone seen it in Ireland at all lately??

    They have Too Faced in Boots in Liffey Valley :)


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 2,613 ✭✭✭Toast4532


    I've been very good about not buying too much makeup these past few months (only a few drugstore items here and there!) so I treated myself to a few bits yesterday to celebrate a new part time job I got recently :)

    Too Faced Boudoir Eyes
    http://www.musingsofamuse.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Too-Faced-Boudoir-Eyes-Shadow-Collection.jpg
    I really really want this, its fab!

    Where did you get it?


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 594 ✭✭✭chickenbutt


    Toast4532 wrote: »
    I really really want this, its fab!

    Where did you get it?

    I got this at Sephora (US) for $36. I do recommend it, though, if you can find it! :)


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 2,613 ✭✭✭Toast4532


    I got this at Sephora (US) for $36. I do recommend it, though, if you can find it! :)

    Aww I was hoping you got it online somewhere :) I will have a look though, thanks :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 215 ✭✭Sheela


    Can anyone maybe recommend a LRP cleanser that would work well with the clarisonic?

    Hi


    I bought this one (http://www.laroche-posay.ie/product-treatments/Effaclar/Effaclar-Purifying-Cleansing-Gel-p3993.aspx)
    and used it this evening.... I like one that foams when you use it with the Clarsonic, which this one did...


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 319 ✭✭vibrantblue



    Soltan Face Moisturising Suncare Cream 30 and 50

    Rimmel Stay Matte Powder in Translucent.

    L'Oreal Elnett Heat Protectant Spray

    Sigma E15 Flat Definer

    I am kind of converted to Soltan Sunscreens from LRP. They are brilliant for the price with great UVA and UVB protection. I'm not sure how they'll work for oily skin though.

    I don't get the hype around Rimmel Stay Matte Powder. I think this can only work for VERY oily skin.

    I adore L'Oreal Elnett Hairspray but I didn't like the heat protectant at all. I'm going to stick with my Schwarzkopf Got2b Guardian Angel.

    And finally, Sigma E15 is the best flat liner brush I've ever tried. My search is finally over. :) Seriously, if you're looking for a good push liner brush, this is it.


  • Registered Users Posts: 423 ✭✭stargirl.gra


    Sheela wrote: »
    Hi


    I bought this one (http://www.laroche-posay.ie/product-treatments/Effaclar/Effaclar-Purifying-Cleansing-Gel-p3993.aspx)
    and used it this evening.... I like one that foams when you use it with the Clarsonic, which this one did...

    How are you getting on with this cleanser? I'm just about on the market for a new one.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 215 ✭✭Sheela


    Have to say I really like it.... use it with my clarsonic and then use a muslin cloth to take it off....

    Plus it was (only) €16, was using an Origins one that was €25 that I don't think cleaned my face as well.


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