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Latest cosmetic purchases and reviews

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 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!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 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?


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


    biohaiid wrote: »
    The ecotools blush brush is great for powder blush
    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.


  • 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 :)


  • 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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  • 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!


  • Registered Users Posts: 11 cloudsurfer


    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? :)


  • Subscribers Posts: 5,766 ✭✭✭girl_friday


    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.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 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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  • 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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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 334 ✭✭gillapino


    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!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 389 ✭✭unknowngirl!!


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

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  • 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


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 319 ✭✭vibrantblue


    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.


  • 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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  • 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:


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 2,103 ✭✭✭Tiddlypeeps


    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.


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


    There's one in Wexford town too :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,601 ✭✭✭kandr10


    Also in omni centre in Dublin.


  • Registered Users Posts: 39 Jeongeum


    Where is the omni centre


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  • Subscribers Posts: 5,766 ✭✭✭girl_friday


    Jeongeum wrote: »
    Where is the omni centre

    Santry.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,965 ✭✭✭SarahBeep!


    And in Limerick


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 7,551 ✭✭✭panda100


    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.


  • 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:


  • 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.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 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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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 7,551 ✭✭✭panda100


    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


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


    Picked up Too Faced Boudoir Eyes in Liffey Valley after seeing the poster a few pages previously get it, couldn't resist, looked so pretty in real life! Cost me €38 and DYING to try it today! (not my photos)
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    Also picked up a new Revlon lip butter in Pink Lemonade which is a really nice baby pink shade!
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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 594 ✭✭✭chickenbutt


    ^ Whee, that was me! Yay, I influenced someone lol. Seriously though, I don't regret one bit buying the Too Faced palette. I've been using it most days and really love the look I get from it.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 15,676 ✭✭✭✭herisson


    I got a few products from Lush a few days ago. Tried them out yesterday. Thay are very good i must say.

    I got Jumping Juniper Solid Shampoo

    It made my hair feel light and refreshed. I did one quick lather of it and it was enough for my hair. Although it didnt seem like much at the time, it is plenty for your hair and i have long hair. I didnt dry out my hair or make it greasy in anyway.

    And i got American Cream Conditioner to go with it. Its a medium strength conditioner. It is thick but it makes your hair feel light. It also smells like vanilla. I used it in the bottom of my hair and they are better than they were before tbh.


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


    I think I'll try a Lush solid shampoo soon, always been interested in them. My hair's after getting verrrry long and I'm trying to keep it in good condition. I'm also washing it less these days so can spend on a nice shampoo :D

    I've been using one of their solid moisturisers for about two months now and I love it!


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


    ^ Whee, that was me! Yay, I influenced someone lol. Seriously though, I don't regret one bit buying the Too Faced palette. I've been using it most days and really love the look I get from it.

    Yes thanks for influencing me I love it so far!! Love neutral type palettes and this one seems gorgeous!:D


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


    Lush solid shampoos are brilliant. Bit of a pain to store but they last for ages!


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 319 ✭✭vibrantblue


    LizT wrote: »
    Lush solid shampoos are brilliant. Bit of a pain to store but they last for ages!

    Are they any good for dry hair?


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


    Are they any good for dry hair?

    Trichomania is the one I use and it's for dry hair. My hair isn't dry, I just love the coconutty smell! I find it really good though, leaves a lovely shine in my hair.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 15,676 ✭✭✭✭herisson


    LizT wrote: »
    Lush solid shampoos are brilliant. Bit of a pain to store but they last for ages!

    I ended up just buying the tin. Its €3 but if it helps it last longer then i didnt mind.

    Have you tried the solid conditioner? I didnt like the smell of it so i went for the American Cream one :o


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


    I ended up just buying the tin. Its €3 but if it helps it last longer then i didnt mind.

    Have you tried the solid conditioner? I didnt like the smell of it so i went for the American Cream one :o

    Yeah, Jungle? I didn't like it to be honest, prefer using liquid conditioner.

    I had one of the tins and I could never get it open :( But the shampoo I use is in a block anyway, it's not one of the little round ones.


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 15,676 ✭✭✭✭herisson


    LizT wrote: »
    Yeah, Jungle? I didn't like it to be honest, prefer using liquid conditioner.

    I had one of the tins and I could never get it open :( But the shampoo I use is in a block anyway, it's not one of the little round ones.

    I knew they did the block ones too but i figured the round one would be easier for me since i travel a good bit. I think i prefer liquid conditioner.Its easier to work around the ends of my hair.


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


    I knew they did the block ones too but i figured the round one would be easier for me since i travel a good bit. I think i prefer liquid conditioner.Its easier to work around the ends of my hair.

    Yeah the thing with the solid conditioner is just that I never knew how much to use, how much to put in my hair etc. At least with the liquid conditioner it's easy to measure.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 15,676 ✭✭✭✭herisson


    LizT wrote: »
    Yeah the thing with the solid conditioner is just that I never knew how much to use, how much to put in my hair etc. At least with the liquid conditioner it's easy to measure.

    Im terrible with conditioner as it is, i either use too much or not enough. Usually too much though. I dont think i'd be suited to solid conditioner.


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,031 ✭✭✭nursemar88


    My recent Inglot haul! First time ever getting anything from Inglot so I went a bit mad. I got a 10 eyeshadow palette, a bottle of duraline, black gel eyeliner and a body sparkles in no. 56. Everything is so pretty!! :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,601 ✭✭✭kandr10


    I used that lush jungle conditioner before. I used to break it into smaller pieces and mash it up with water so that it basically has a consistency like normal conditioner. I found it made my hair kinda squeaky and was always really hard to comb through after washing so I never bought it again. Maybe if you have fine hair it would perform better but is it worth the hassle or the cost??

    I really enjoyed the shampoo bars though. I used the one for blonds and another one I can't remember. They last a good while but prob not as long as a bottle. Great for travelling/throwing in the gym bag too!


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 594 ✭✭✭chickenbutt


    nursemar88 wrote: »
    My recent Inglot haul! First time ever getting anything from Inglot so I went a bit mad. I got a 10 eyeshadow palette, a bottle of duraline, black gel eyeliner and a body sparkles in no. 56. Everything is so pretty!! :)

    Do you happen to know the numbers of the eyeshadows you bought?


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,031 ✭✭✭nursemar88


    Do you happen to know the numbers of the eyeshadows you bought?

    Ok so it took me ages to find out coz I had to take them out. As you can see from the picture I took two chunks out of the shadows :( I wish they weren't so hard to get out of the case!

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    Top row (from L to R): Shine 07, Pearl 405, AMC 54, Shine 12 and AMC 55
    Bottom row (from L to R): Pearl 454, Pearl 399, Double Sparkle 491, Double Sparkle 482 and Matte 335


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 594 ✭✭✭chickenbutt


    nursemar88 wrote: »
    Ok so it took me ages to find out coz I had to take them out. As you can see from the picture I took two chunks out of the shadows :( I wish they weren't so hard to get out of the case!

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    Top row (from L to R): Shine 07, Pearl 405, AMC 54, Shine 12 and AMC 55
    Bottom row (from L to R): Pearl 454, Pearl 399, Double Sparkle 491, Double Sparkle 482 and Matte 335

    Oh no! I'm sorry that it was so hard to take out! I do appreciate the numbers, thank you :) I am liking to look of a couple of those and was thinking about making a palette in the near future... They have so many great colors that I think I am going to have a hard time picking which ones I want.


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,031 ✭✭✭nursemar88


    Oh no! I'm sorry that it was so hard to take out! I do appreciate the numbers, thank you :) I am liking to look of a couple of those and was thinking about making a palette in the near future... They have so many great colors that I think I am going to have a hard time picking which ones I want.

    no problem at all. I needed to find out anyways for myself!! yeah they are some beauts there.. I found it so hard to pick some colours but I wanted ones I didnt already have in my kit! The staff were very helpful as well :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,083 ✭✭✭sillymoo


    How do you use the lush shampoo bars? Do you rub them on your hair and do they lather much?!


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