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    #2552
    SarahBeep!
    Registered Users Posts: 5,965 ✭✭✭SarahBeep!


    Got this embellished nails set in Penneys for €3.50

    It's unreal! Way cheaper than the original caviar nails and super easy to use. I put on an under coat, let that dry. Painted the other nails as normal then put a thicker coat on the power nail and poured the beads over the wet polish, over a little tray. Was able o pour the excess beads back into the bottle with the funnel so no waste! Took less than 5 minutes, happy out!

    Here's my attempt!


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    #2553
    Mollyd90
    Registered Users Posts: 608 ✭✭✭Mollyd90


    ChloeElla wrote: »
    Just bought 5 blushes, 3 lipsticks & a few other bits for €22.50 including delivery!

    I've never heard of this brand before, is it any good?


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    #2554
    Toast4532
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,613 ✭✭✭Toast4532


    biohaiid wrote: »
    The ecotools blush brush is great for powder blush
    Tiddlypeeps wrote: »
    E.L.F's small stipple brush is the best I found for concealer.

    http://eyeslipsface.co.uk/en/restofworld/new/small-stipple-brush/invt/84025/

    I love elf's brushes, they are super cheap and are almost as good as my MAC brushes, some are even better.
    Thanks so much. Do ELF brushes still shred? I have a few and my face is always covered in bristles after using them so I spend ages picking the bristles off my face.

    I don't mind a bit of shredding, but I look like I need to wax my face when I use the ones I have already.


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    #2555
    ChloeElla
    Registered Users Posts: 289 ✭✭ChloeElla


    Mollyd90 wrote: »
    I've never heard of this brand before, is it any good?

    I haven't actually tried them, but read a lot of reviews after the sale on Fragrance Direct, & the bushers & lipsticks got good reviews! The liquid foundation & pots of concealer are supposed to be good too. I'll let you know what I think when they arrive :)


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    #2556
    Tiddlypeeps
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,103 ✭✭✭Tiddlypeeps


    Toast4532 wrote: »
    Thanks so much. Do ELF brushes still shred? I have a few and my face is always covered in bristles after using them so I spend ages picking the bristles off my face.

    I don't mind a bit of shredding, but I look like I need to wax my face when I use the ones I have already.

    I haven't experienced that with mine at all. I may have just got lucky with them tho.


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    #2557
    girl_friday
    Subscribers Posts: 5,766 ✭✭✭girl_friday


    Just placed my first order for Illamasqua products. Ordered four of their pigments as they were reduced. Have heard great things about them so hopefully they live up to the hype!


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    #2558
    cloudsurfer
    Registered Users Posts: 11 ✭cloudsurfer


    girl_friday wrote: »
    Just placed my first order for Illamasqua products. Ordered four of their pigments as they were reduced. Have heard great things about them so hopefully they live up to the hype!
    I just did my first order from illamasqua.com! So excited! Have you ordered from them before? It says on the site standard delivery is 15-30 days (hopefully not because thats forever!), do you know how long it normally takes? :)


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    #2559
    girl_friday
    Subscribers Posts: 5,766 ✭✭✭girl_friday


    cloudsurfer wrote: »
    It says on the site standard delivery is 15-30 days (hopefully not because thats forever!), do you know how long it normally takes? :)

    No, like I said it was my first time to order so just have to wait and see.


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    #2560
    gillapino
    Registered Users Posts: 334 ✭✭gillapino


    Recently purchased the Missha perfect cover BB cream off ebay :) and i LOVE it! Really nice consistancy and colour, pale but not too pink which i find a lot of pale foundations are, also light but covers well. I have it in the palest shade. no.13 i think. Theres a pic of me wearing it, in natural light no flash, taken on my phone so not best quality. Great value for money will def be repurchasing :)


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    #2561
    vibrantblue
    Closed Accounts Posts: 319 ✭✭vibrantblue


    gillapino wrote: »
    Theres a pic of me wearing it, in natural light no flash, taken on my phone so not best quality.

    Your hair is gorgeous. I just had blunt bangs cut on last week. And we almost have the same hair atm :cool: May I ask the name of your hairdresser?

    And your skin looks gorgeous too :)


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    #2562
    gillapino
    Registered Users Posts: 334 ✭✭gillapino


    vibrantblue wrote: »
    Your hair is gorgeous. I just had blunt bangs cut on last week. And we almost have the same hair atm :cool: May I ask the name of your hairdresser?

    And your skin looks gorgeous too :)

    Aww thanks :):) my friend does it for it me :) she based in Bray, in Show Hair salon on the main street :) her name is Cherry. I only got it caught in recently enough! still getting used to it! Needs to be trimmed so often!


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    #2563
    unknowngirl!!
    Registered Users Posts: 389 ✭✭unknowngirl!!


    Got both of these yesterday. Happy with both :) The lipstick is Craving and the gloss is Deelight.

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    #2564
    Ilyana 2.0
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,331 ✭✭✭Ilyana 2.0


    I bought Catrice's Prime and Fine primer for 5.49 yesterday. It has a nice consistency and my make up has lasted about 9 hours thus far without sliding off, but my nose is still shiny and has been all day.

    http://www.catrice.eu/products/base-primer/detail/product/prime-and-fine-smoothing-refiner.html

    I suppose I can't expect Smashbox results for Catrice prices! It's just a stopgap, hopefully :)

    I also finally bought La Roche Posay Effaclar Duo, and I'm so excited to see some results. I'll post about it in the next couple of weeks as I've only started using it. I have loads of acne, blackheads and blocked pores so I really hope it lives up to the hype.

    http://www.laroche-posay.ie/product-treatments/Effaclar/Effaclar-Duo-p4001.aspx


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    #2565
    vibrantblue
    Closed Accounts Posts: 319 ✭✭vibrantblue


    unknowngirl!! wrote: »
    Got both of these yesterday. Happy with both :) The lipstick is Craving and the gloss is Deelight.

    LOVE Craving! It is one of my favourites. I think it is very underrated.


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    #2566
    panda100
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,551 ✭✭✭panda100


    Picked up a new highlighter in Superdrug the other day. It's part of a new 'Undress your skin' range in MUA. It is my first time using a powder highlighter, as I usually use highbeam or a MUFE highlighter cream.

    I am absolutely in love with this powder highlighter though, and it only cost me something like €3! It is perfect for my pale skin, and there there's no glittery bits.It just gives a lovely very natural sheen.

    My pics don't do it justice (crappy phone camera)!

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    #2567
    vibrantblue
    Closed Accounts Posts: 319 ✭✭vibrantblue


    panda100 wrote: »
    Picked up a new highlighter in Superdrug the other day.

    Which Superdrug do you usually go? There aren't any Superdrugs that are convenient for me to go :( Or maybe I don't know about them :confused:


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    #2568
    Tiddlypeeps
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,103 ✭✭✭Tiddlypeeps


    vibrantblue wrote: »
    Which Superdrug do you usually go? There aren't any Superdrugs that are convenient for me to go :( Or maybe I don't know about them :confused:

    There is one on in the square in Tallagh if you live in Dublin. Thats the only one I know of in the country.


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    #2569
    Twee.
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 9,715 Mod ✭✭✭✭Twee.


    There's one in Wexford town too :)


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    #2570
    kandr10
    Registered Users Posts: 1,601 ✭✭✭kandr10


    Also in omni centre in Dublin.


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    #2571
    Jeongeum
    Registered Users Posts: 39 ✭Jeongeum


    Where is the omni centre


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    #2572
    girl_friday
    Subscribers Posts: 5,766 ✭✭✭girl_friday


    Jeongeum wrote: »
    Where is the omni centre

    Santry.


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    #2573
    SarahBeep!
    Registered Users Posts: 5,965 ✭✭✭SarahBeep!


    And in Limerick


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    #2574
    Pythia
    Registered Users Posts: 7,469 ✭✭✭Pythia


    I bought a Clarisonic Plus in the US a few weeks ago.

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    Still getting used to having it in my routine but I do like it. However, the body brush function has never worked properly so unfortunately it is being replaced. Luckily the face function still works so I can use that.

    My skin definitely feels softer but I'm not sure if it looks amazingly better yet.

    Also bought some face cream, came in a pack with a cleanser and samples of Idealist and Advanced Night Repair, all for $48! Again, still getting used to it, but seems good so far!

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    Also bought this Tweezerman tweezer which is a fun pattern:

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    And the Real Techniques brush set, which is nice but not life changing! I already have a lot of Mac brushes.

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    #2575
    chickenbutt
    Closed Accounts Posts: 594 ✭✭✭chickenbutt


    ^ nice haul!

    I got a hair cut today at a new salon (my last one was too pricey and pushy).. I mentioned that I have issues with my hair holding a curl and the stylist used this Redken Wool Shake product in my hair... My curls are still going strong at the end of the day (I slept on them and went for a work out and all)! Usually they fall out in an hour or so, so I am pretty psyched about this. Glad I bought it in the end.

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    #2576
    ChloeElla
    Registered Users Posts: 289 ✭✭ChloeElla


    Thought I was brilliant going into Boots & leaving with just deodorant, then walked into Brown Thomas & got Mac Up The Amp! Really nice wearable purple so worth it :)

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    #2577
    panda100
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,551 ✭✭✭panda100


    vibrantblue wrote: »
    Which Superdrug do you usually go? There aren't any Superdrugs that are convenient for me to go :( Or maybe I don't know about them :confused:

    I live in Limerick, and we have a bots there in the city centre. When I lived in Dublin, I used to head out to Blanchardstown if I wanted any superdrug stuff.


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    #2578
    vibrantblue
    Closed Accounts Posts: 319 ✭✭vibrantblue


    Wow, thank you all for Superdrug locations!! :)

    I forgot to mention: I live in Dublin 15. I don't have a car so transport is a problem for me :(
    panda100 wrote: »
    When I lived in Dublin, I used to head out to Blanchardstown if I wanted any superdrug stuff.

    Is there a Superdrug in Blanch? :eek: :eek: Am I that blind that I didn't recognise Superdrug at all the times I've been there? :confused:


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    #2579
    Toast4532
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,613 ✭✭✭Toast4532


    According to this there is no Superdrug in Blanch.

    http://www.blanchardstowncentre.ie/Shops/List_A-Z_.aspx

    I was there one (last summer) and didn't see one either.


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    #2580
    Sheela
    Registered Users Posts: 215 ✭✭Sheela


    There's no Superdrug in Blanch....

    Wish one would move into the old Argos premises at the front.... I'd keep them in business on my own!


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    #2581
    panda100
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,551 ✭✭✭panda100


    vibrantblue wrote: »
    Is there a Superdrug in Blanch? :eek: :eek: Am I that blind that I didn't recognise Superdrug at all the times I've been there? :confused:

    sorry Tallaght,i meant Tallaght


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