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confusticated · 05-10-2013 8:35pm

Valentina wrote: »

I think it's stocked in Awear.

Cheers, not in cork though.

Pang · 06-10-2013 1:09pm

Was in BTs the other day and decided to visit Clinique. Got Indie Rock nail polish which I love plus it's specifically for sensitive skin. I also picked up their liquid soap in mild.

Best part was I then got the Bonus Time gift which is super. There's a mini Chubby Stick in their in Roomiest Rose and it's so lovely on!

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Tayla · 08-10-2013 11:28am

I bought this 3 months ago but I've just used up my first tube of it now so thought I would review it.

It's the soap and glory make yourself youthful super serum. I'm only in my mid 20's but really wanted to try this as I had heard good things about it and I love oxygenating products for my skin, anyway this is fab, It makes my skin so plump and yes i'm only in my 20's my skin should be plump anyway but with late nights and looking after kids I don't always get as much sleep as I would like.

One tube lasted for 3 months using it morning and night, My only complaint is that there is no way of telling how much is left and I ran out the other day so I had to hack open the packaging (which wasn't easy as there is a tough plastic shell around the inner tube) to get the last bit out which would keep me going until I got more.

http://www.soapandglory.com/skincare/skincare-routines/make-yourself-youthful/make-yourself-youthfultm-super-serum

Ilyana 2.0 · 08-10-2013 11:57am

Last week I bought Rimmel's 9-in-1 BB cream for about 10e after the slight disaster that was the GOSH one.

Well, it's grand. It's more mattifying, but I definitely still need powder touch-ups throughout the day. Then again, my skin is very oily anyway. And the coverage isn't bad at all, considering I'm used to high-coverage foundation everyday.

It's handy and quick to use in the morning, and I can conserve my more expensive make-up. Although it's worth baring in mind that I needed the Light shade and I'm not pale at all, so it probably won't suit pale girls.

RhubarbCrumble · 08-10-2013 6:35pm

Ilyana 2.0 wrote: »

Last week I bought Rimmel's 9-in-1 BB cream for about 10e after the slight disaster that was the GOSH one.

I bought Catrice 6 in 1 BB cream recently and it's pretty good for about €6.

Ilyana 2.0 · 08-10-2013 7:10pm

RhubarbCrumble wrote: »

I bought Catrice 6 in 1 BB cream recently and it's pretty good for about €6.

I've actually heard that, might be worth a try if I have a bit of spare change

Is it mattifying?

RhubarbCrumble · 08-10-2013 7:18pm

Ilyana 2.0 wrote: »

I've actually heard that, might be worth a try if I have a bit of spare change

Is it mattifying?

Afraid not, there is a bit of a 'glow' to it, but 'glow' rather than 'shine', and I have oily skin and find it pretty okay.

Ilyana 2.0 · 08-10-2013 7:47pm

RhubarbCrumble wrote: »

Afraid not, there is a bit of a 'glow' to it, but 'glow' rather than 'shine', and I have oily skin and find it pretty okay.

Ah I see! Well if it can tame the shine on my nose I'll be mightily impressed!

RhubarbCrumble · 08-10-2013 8:07pm

Ilyana 2.0 wrote: »

Ah I see! Well if it can tame the shine on my nose I'll be mightily impressed!

I think it's worth trying for that price anyway

Dark Phoenix · 09-10-2013 9:17am

Bought the new max factor mousse make up last week in the airport as id no make up with me and its nice. I was worried that it would be drying but its grand

dancingqueen · 09-10-2013 11:27am

I got this guy for free (sweetener from Glossybox) recently and I absolutely love him!

It lasts, it lenghtens but it doesn't clump up!

Pang · 09-10-2013 4:34pm

Love the Gosh mascara! The serum is great for eyebrows too. It helped fill a small gap in my eyebrows very quickly.

Luno · 13-10-2013 1:22pm

I bought Soap & Glory's Fab Pore, For Daily Youth & No Clogs allowed in Boots yesterday. For all three I only paid 15 euro compared to about 45 euro if you were to buy the three products (they were half price due to new packaging and also took advantage for the 3 for 2 offer)

Ilyana 2.0 · 14-10-2013 6:33pm

I was travelling a bit last week so I simply had to buy a few things

In the airport I finally bought some Smashbox Light Photofinish Primer (26e), I've been hankering for another one since my last one ran out like two years ago.

Then I treated myself to some Bobbi Brown lipstick in Ruby as I'd never bought her stuff before. It's gorgeous on and a really flattering shade. Unfortunately the bullet broke the day after so I need to get on to Youtube to figure out how to salvage it..

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In Kiko I bought a cheaper deep red lipstick to replace the Bobbi Brown, and because I'm obsessed with burgundy colours. I also got a red lipliner and a pine green nail polish, all for the sum total of 14e

SmokeyEyes · 14-10-2013 7:27pm

Ilyana 2.0 wrote: »

I was travelling a bit last week so I simply had to buy a few things

In the airport I finally bought some Smashbox Light Photofinish Primer (26e), I've been hankering for another one since my last one ran out like two years ago.

Then I treated myself to some Bobbi Brown lipstick in Ruby as I'd never bought her stuff before. It's gorgeous on and a really flattering shade. Unfortunately the bullet broke the day after so I need to get on to Youtube to figure out how to salvage it..

http://www.freewebs.com/makeuup/photos/Cosmetic/Picture%20029.jpg

In Kiko I bought a cheaper deep red lipstick to replace the Bobbi Brown, and because I'm obsessed with burgundy colours. I also got a red lipliner and a pine green nail polish, all for the sum total of 14e

Excellent value on the primer, I bought the regular one today, could only afford the travel size version which was still €15 and the full size was €31.50!

Tiddlypeeps · 14-10-2013 8:27pm

Ilyana 2.0 wrote: »

Then I treated myself to some Bobbi Brown lipstick in Ruby as I'd never bought her stuff before. It's gorgeous on and a really flattering shade. Unfortunately the bullet broke the day after so I need to get on to Youtube to figure out how to salvage it..

I always thought Bobbi Brown was a guy, you learn something new every day

You could try bringing it to a Bobbi Brown shop to see if they will replace it. Those big brands value their public image so much that a lot of them will replace that kind of thing without question and even without producing a receipt.

Ilyana 2.0 · 14-10-2013 8:31pm

SmokeyEyes wrote: »

Excellent value on the primer, I bought the regular one today, could only afford the travel size version which was still €15 and the full size was €31.50!

Yeah I was delighted with it, it's not everyday you'd get it at that price. And I'm hoping it'll last a good while too.

Ilyana 2.0 · 14-10-2013 8:36pm

Tiddlypeeps wrote: »

I always thought Bobbi Brown was a guy, you learn something new every day

You could try bringing it to a Bobbi Brown shop to see if they will replace it. Those big brands value their public image so much that a lot of them will replace that kind of thing without question and even without producing a receipt.

I'm pretty sure she's a woman anyway

Could I really do that? Even though it's been used and I have no receipt? That would be fantastic. I could pop into Brown Thomas tomorrow..

Twee. · 14-10-2013 8:43pm

I got spoiled by my OH for my birthday

Lancome Le Base primer. Only been using it a few days and it is lovely so far. Leaves your skin so smooth.

Lancome Hypnose mascara. Great so far, gives great length, without clumpy volume.

Marc Jacobs Daisy Sunshine. Very pretty, day time smell.

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And then tons of Lancome samples and perfume samples

Tiddlypeeps · 14-10-2013 9:24pm

Ilyana 2.0 wrote: »

Could I really do that? Even though it's been used and I have no receipt? That would be fantastic. I could pop into Brown Thomas tomorrow..

I've heard of a couple of people who have tried that type of thing before after getting something in the airport and being unable to return it. One of the brands was MAC if I'm remembering correctly, can't remember the other one. There is nothing to lose by asking anyway so worth a shot

Ilyana 2.0 · 14-10-2013 10:02pm

Tiddlypeeps wrote: »

I've heard of a couple of people who have tried that type of thing before after getting something in the airport and being unable to return it. One of the brands was MAC if I'm remembering correctly, can't remember the other one. There is nothing to lose by asking anyway so worth a shot

That would be great, definitely worth trying as it's a lovely lipstick. Thank you

Toast4532 · 15-10-2013 10:14am

Ilyana 2.0 wrote: »

I'm pretty sure she's a woman anyway

Could I really do that? Even though it's been used and I have no receipt? That would be fantastic. I could pop into Brown Thomas tomorrow..

Yup, she is a woman lol.

It's definitely worth a shot asking in Brown Thomas, if they won't help, Arnotts sell Bobbi products too.

Bobbi's stuff is really great quality, even if it is expensive, it's worth it, I think.

Novella · 15-10-2013 10:47pm

Twee. wrote: »

I got spoiled by my OH for my birthday

Please tell me that your boyfriend didn't pick those for you of his own accord! If he did, I am SO jealous!

Novella · 15-10-2013 11:20pm

Sorry for the double post but here are some bits and pieces I have been using lately.

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Origins Drink Up Intensive Overnight Mask. I looooove this stuff. It took me a while to part with the money and invest but it is worth every penny and I am so going to buy it again when it runs out. I used it on long-haul flights last month and generally my skin is really dehydrated after them but it looked great this time!

Wet n Wild eye-shadow palette. I bought this in the US for only $2.99. I didn't exactly need another neutral palette but I figured since this one has green in it, it doesn't really count! I think the eye-shadows are slightly chalky but for such a cheap price, I can't complain. Good colour pay-off and doesn't crease on me even after hours of wear.

Nivea In Shower Moisturiser. I bought this because there was so much hype about it. I don't like it and I still feel the need to moisturise when I get out of the shower. To me, it is just a gimmick and doesn't work and I wouldn't say that I have particularly dry skin. I'm sure it works for some, but it won't be on my re-purchase list.

Lancome Hynose Star mascara. I'm not going to lie - I bought this mascara purely for the sparkly packaging! I think it is so cute! All in all, the mascara is fine. It's not the best I've ever used and I think it gives quite a natural looking lash so I'm using it for day to day wear.

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Hydraluron by Indeed Labs. Again a product I bought due to the hype surrounding it. It is expensive (in my opinion! I think I bought it at half price for around €20.) and I don't like the consistency when first applied as it feels quite sticky but my skin does looked plumped the next morning.

Ilyana 2.0 · 16-10-2013 8:11am

So I brought the Bobbi Brown lipstick into BTs and they told me that that particular one has been discontinued except in the airport. I won't be there anytime soon so the girl gave me an address for Estee Lauder to send the lipstick to; to be fair, she said they're usually good about these things. So we'll see.

Thanks for the advice ladies

chickenbutt · 16-10-2013 4:42pm

Novella - The Wet 'n Wild palette is super pretty, but be warned! It's very fragile! If it's dropped it will shatter easily.

Novella · 16-10-2013 5:41pm

chickenbutt wrote: »

Novella - The Wet 'n Wild palette is super pretty, but be warned! It's very fragile! If it's dropped it will shatter easily.

Thanks for the warning! I'll be careful! I'm actually getting quite a lot of use out of it, wish I'd bought more!

Twee. · 16-10-2013 6:30pm

Novella wrote: »

Please tell me that your boyfriend didn't pick those for you of his own accord! If he did, I am SO jealous!

Haha just the perfume! His sister helped him with the others :P

bscm · 16-10-2013 10:03pm

Novella wrote: »

Hydraluron by Indeed Labs. Again a product I bought due to the hype surrounding it. It is expensive (in my opinion! I think I bought it at half price for around €20.) and I don't like the consistency when first applied as it feels quite sticky but my skin does looked plumped the next morning.

I'm having a big tiff with Hydraluron at the moment

I thought it wasn't doing much, but then I stopped using it twice daily for about a week due to acne and my skin went so bad (even though I had switched it out for LRP Effaclar Duo). The price is ridiculous but I'm ashamed to say I would repurchase it because I haven't had a proper dry, flaky patch of skin since I started using it.

Novella · 17-10-2013 12:01am

bscm wrote: »

I'm having a big tiff with Hydraluron at the moment I thought it wasn't doing much, but then I stopped using it twice daily for about a week due to acne and my skin went so bad (even though I had switched it out for LRP Effaclar Duo). The price is ridiculous but I'm ashamed to say I would repurchase it because I haven't had a proper dry, flaky patch of skin since I started using it.

You were using it twice daily? I only use it a couple of times a week because of the price!

I love LRP Effaclar Duo too, but I do actually find it drying. I wouldn't use the two interchangeably on my skin though. I use Hydraluron as a serum under moisturiser and I use Effaclar Duo more as a treatment if I'm having a bad skin time.

I was using Effaclar Duo all over my face for a while but I was getting dry skin on my forehead and cheeks where I never usually get dry!

If you don't get dry patches at all anymore I think I might need to up my usage of Hydraluron! :pac:

Lia_lia · 17-10-2013 7:48am

Twee. wrote: »

Haha just the perfume! His sister helped him with the others :P

I was wondering this too! My boyfriend wouldn't have a clue

Honey-ec · 17-10-2013 8:51am

*waits patiently for someone to buy & review L'Oreal Eau de Teint*

Someone?

Bueller?

Anyone?

chickenbutt · 17-10-2013 5:24pm

Honey-ec wrote: »

*waits patiently for someone to buy & review L'Oreal Eau de Teint*

Someone?

Bueller?

Anyone?

I have it! I am assuming it has a different name, though. Nude Magic Liquid Powder? I like it, it's very watery and I don't use a brush with it - just my fingers. Coverage is pretty light for me and it feels like I don't have any foundation on. You have to work pretty quickly, too. I can see this emphasizing dry patches, though. Oh, and I have to be careful when I pour it out because it is so watery and there isn't a pump.

bscm · 17-10-2013 10:51pm

Novella wrote: »

You were using it twice daily? I only use it a couple of times a week because of the price! I love LRP Effaclar Duo too, but I do actually find it drying. I wouldn't use the two interchangeably on my skin though. I use Hydraluron as a serum under moisturiser and I use Effaclar Duo more as a treatment if I'm having a bad skin time.

I have *deep breath* dehydrated, combination to oily skin and I suffer from monthly cystic acne. I didn't think Hydraluron was doing much at all, but then I slowly started seeing my dry patches fade when I was using it at night as well as in the morning. I love my Duo, and I normally can use it all over once a day when I have hormonal breakouts or just extra oily skin, but whenever I give up the Hydraluron my skin does freak out a little

Honey-ec · 18-10-2013 9:03am

chickenbutt wrote: »

I have it! I am assuming it has a different name, though. Nude Magic Liquid Powder?

This is the one I mean - formula sounds the same as what you're describing, though.

ViveLaVie · 18-10-2013 11:59am

Just repurchased Sleek Contour Kit in Light. Waiting on the delivery of some more makeup, yay!

Tasden · 18-10-2013 5:14pm

ViveLaVie wrote: »

Just repurchased Sleek Contour Kit in Light. Waiting on the delivery of some more makeup, yay!

I'm waiting on some nyx stuff atm- its killing me! Every morning the porch is empty is another long day of waiting!

Was looking at this for my next purchase What site did you order it from if you don't mind me asking, could you pm me the link? How do you find it to apply? Would it be cakey on dry skin?

ViveLaVie · 18-10-2013 6:18pm

Tasden wrote: »

I'm waiting on some nyx stuff atm- its killing me! Every morning the porch is empty is another long day of waiting!

Was looking at this for my next purchase What site did you order it from if you don't mind me asking, could you pm me the link? How do you find it to apply? Would it be cakey on dry skin?

I know, the anticipation kills me!! Yeah I'll pm you there now. I usually use beautyemporium.ie or cloud10beauty.com for makeup, I find both sites excellent. Super quick delivery (as in two days) and low shipping costs.

I love the contour kit myself, this is my second one. I don't think it's drying, I have combination skin myself but I never even noticed as much as a hint of dryness from it. The highlighter is particularly good imo, it doesn't look powdery on the skin and gives a glowy sheen.

ViveLaVie · 18-10-2013 6:20pm

Tasden wrote: »

I'm waiting on some nyx stuff atm- its killing me! Every morning the porch is empty is another long day of waiting!

Was looking at this for my next purchase What site did you order it from if you don't mind me asking, could you pm me the link? How do you find it to apply? Would it be cakey on dry skin?

Actually where did you order the nyx stuff from?

lindtee · 18-10-2013 6:48pm

Had seen cetaphil cleanser recommended here a few times for skin that was acting up (my skin has gotten spotty from stress

) so I had a look in boots today and it was over €15 (and not on offer) which was a little steep. However I went onto the boots site when I came home and it is only €10.79 and 3 for 2. So I got two and a moisturising lotion for just €21.58. I got a tube of the moisturising cream (which wasn't in the 3 for 2) to bring the order over the €25 for free delivery to store. http://www.boots.ie/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/EndecaSearchListerView?storeId=10552&langId=-1&catalogId=19051&stReq=1&searchTerm=cetaphil&newDepSearch=&x=0&y=0#container

chickenbutt · 18-10-2013 6:58pm

Honey-ec wrote: »

This is the one I mean - formula sounds the same as what you're describing, though.

Yep, same thing just with a less French name haha

Tasden · 19-10-2013 12:04pm

ViveLaVie wrote: »

I know, the anticipation kills me!! Yeah I'll pm you there now. I usually use beautyemporium.ie or cloud10beauty.com for makeup, I find both sites excellent. Super quick delivery (as in two days) and low shipping costs.

I love the contour kit myself, this is my second one. I don't think it's drying, I have combination skin myself but I never even noticed as much as a hint of dryness from it. The highlighter is particularly good imo, it doesn't look powdery on the skin and gives a glowy sheen.

Thanks for the pm! I get the nyx stuff from cherry culture and last week they had twenty percent off as well, not sure if it still is though.

paulers06 · 20-10-2013 12:51pm

Made out like a bandit for my birthday yesterday.

Mac studio sculpt:

Mac Mineralize Natural in Light

Mac Mineralize in Adored
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Mac Ruby Woo

Mac Pro Longwear Blush Stay Pretty
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Mac Gel Liner Blacktrack

Mac 187 brush

Urban Decay Smoked Palette

And Mac Studio Fix powder foundation NW10

So excited to use all of it especially the smoked palette. I will most likely be wearing going out makeup while cleaning the bathroom today

Tasden · 20-10-2013 1:38pm

Happy birthday!!

anniehoo · 21-10-2013 12:48pm

Am very very jealous paulers06 :pac:

Pang · 29-10-2013 10:54pm

Bought this in Boots today. It's Bourjois' Plum Russian.

I saw Jessica Alba wearing a similar colour recently and thought it would be fab for wearing out during the winter.

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paulers06 · 30-10-2013 9:08am

anniehoo wrote: »

Am very very jealous paulers06 :pac:

Aside of the Studio Fix Powder Foundation, i would repurchase it all. Loving the gel liner, much better than the inglot one i was using (which i thought was pretty good). Love the MSF in adored too, pity it's limited edition

Ave Sodalis · 30-10-2013 1:00pm

Veet Easy Grip Wax Strips are the biggest waste of time

Tasden · 30-10-2013 1:14pm

sup_dude wrote: »

Veet Easy Grip Wax Strips are the biggest waste of time

I swear by these, my own personal crack, every time I'm in boots I buy a box! Are you warming them up enough first? And then pulling them off in a swift upwards motion making sure you're not pulling away from the skin. Once you master the art its sooo worth it, I used to pay for waxes every few weeks but now I use these and I get a better result cause I literally make sure I get every single hair. I'm starting to sound like one of those testimonials now but I genuinely have very little hair now because I constantly use these.

blondie990 · 30-10-2013 1:29pm

Tasden wrote: »

I swear by these, my own personal crack, every time I'm in boots I buy a box! Are you warming them up enough first? And then pulling them off in a swift upwards motion making sure you're not pulling away from the skin. Once you master the art its sooo worth it, I used to pay for waxes every few weeks but now I use these and I get a better result cause I literally make sure I get every single hair. I'm starting to sound like one of those testimonials now but I genuinely have very little hair now because I constantly use these.

:pac:

Did you do that on purpose? lol

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