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Latest cosmetic purchases and reviews

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,185 ✭✭✭Dark Phoenix


    oh god I did bad things lots of very bad things last week and went on a total binge :o im normall quite well behaved but thanks to ebay and christmas sets I lost the run of myself.

    Bought Elemis pro collagen night cream for €30 delivered on ebay which was a major bargain! I already have the day cream (also an ebay bargain) and needed a night cream. The only problem is finding another bargain pot when mine runs out.

    I bought this from the Debenhams site I love Nip and Fab and wanted to try these products so the set was amazing value for what you get in it especially compared to the prices for buying single products

    http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_157127920799_-1

    bought myself a tube of this off ebay as well it was a random TK max purchase and I loved it so had to re purchase

    http://www.amazon.com/Dermaglow-Nuvectin-Wrinkle-Concentrate-Un-boxed/dp/B00B4EP3YY

    Also when in boots in the UK bought myself some indeed labs products as I heard they are amazing and my skin is dry and showing lines as a result from being outside in the wind and rain and then inside in air con all the time not to mention flying. Picked up hydraluron and retinol reface for £25 and £20 am hoping they live up to the hype

    Also got this mascara in superdrug which is brilliant and was dirt cheap!

    http://www.muastore.co.uk/index.php/extreme-curl-mascara


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


    Aww, I'm so jealous Dark Phoenix!! Nice haul of goodies.

    Treated myself to Soap and Glory's The Fab Pore Hot Cloth Cleanser. SO good at getting off make-up and it has a really nice lavender smell. I've been using it every night this week to see if it'll get rid of the bumpy pores...so far so good!:)


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


    Went to buy that origins set that was posted but it was sold out :( Found another even better value one but debenhams site was dodgy so couldn't get to checkout and it was sold out once the site was up and running again. Bah.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 9,390 ✭✭✭Stench Blossoms


    Bought a beauty blender. Really do love it so far.

    Also got Kat Von D foundation, and foundation powder.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 199 ✭✭SarB89


    Bought Mac Skinfinish in Lightscapade and vino lip liner :) LOVE!


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,185 ✭✭✭Dark Phoenix


    RosyLily wrote: »
    Aww, I'm so jealous Dark Phoenix!! Nice haul of goodies.

    yes it was quite a haul :) I felt I had been neglecting my skin a bit lately which when I am inside in air con and out in the wind is a bad idea. I am also totally inconsistent about using things so can never tell if they really work.
    So I bought products that had consistent good reviews and I am going to make myself use them consistently for a month and see how that goes (am convinced my skin looks better and less dry already (that hydraluron stuff feels fabulous going on!) and then I can just repurchase what works for me.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 4,166 ✭✭✭Tasden


    yes it was quite a haul :) I felt I had been neglecting my skin a bit lately which when I am inside in air con and out in the wind is a bad idea. I am also totally inconsistent about using things so can never tell if they really work.
    So I bought products that had consistent good reviews and I am going to make myself use them consistently for a month and see how that goes (am convinced my skin looks better and less dry already (that hydraluron stuff feels fabulous going on!) and then I can just repurchase what works for me.

    The hydraluron worked for me in three days, its awesome! Only thing I will say is maybe try each new cream at a different time, obviously with the hydraluron you need to use your moisturiser but if you can introduce others separately you'll know specifically which one is doing the job. But I don't practice what I preach I don't have the patience but I always wish I did cause I end up not knowing which product to repurchase cause I can't pinpoint which one it was doing the job! I recently got the nip and Fab scrub and I swear I have to actively stop myself touching my smooth face afterwards! You're gonna have lovely skin!

    I'm currently waiting on an order from illamasqua, got the Hydra veil which I'm curious to try. And the skin base lift Concealer. Also waiting on skin 79 gold BB cream. Went on a pick me up spree!


  • Registered Users Posts: 403 ✭✭suomi


    I had seriously considered buying Guerlain Meteorites and I tried to justify paying over 50 euros for it, until I went on eBay to buy my Skin79 BB Cream and I saw this:

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    Needless to say, I bought it straight away! It cost less than 9 euros. Can't wait to get it! I also got this:

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    And this mascara:

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    I also got a couple of lipglosses, all from the same seller. In total it was about 30 euros. Gotta love eBay and all the Asian cosmetics. :p


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


    Treats! Debenhams in Belfast had 10% off all make up.

    MAC:

    Harmony blush that I intend to try contouring with

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    Peach Blossom lipstick

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    Green Luxe palette which I have been lusting after for ages

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    I also got Illamasqua sealing gel :)


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


    Oh I also got a Tangle Teaser, how did I live so long without it?!


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  • Subscribers Posts: 342 ✭✭NicsM


    Every time I go to Style Club they use a Tangle Teaser on my hair and I sit there in wonderment going 'I really must buy myself one of those'.

    And every time, I forget. So now I'm going to pick on up after work, thanks Twee :D


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


    It's something I'd been meaning to get for ages too! Very pleased with it.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,578 ✭✭✭Scraggs


    I also got a couple of lipglosses, all from the same seller. In total it was about 30 euros. Gotta love eBay and all the Asian cosmetics. :p

    That Skin79 BB cream changed my life! After a couple of weeks using it daily my skin became so clear, pores barely visible and acne scars reduced. Only thing I dislike is that it looks slightly grey on your skin for the first 20 mins!


    I recently bought British Beauty Bloggers Beauty Box and I'm working my way through the different items. Faves so far are the REN masks and the Urban Decay shadow in Zodiac.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 594 ✭✭✭chickenbutt


    I placed a late night order for Nars Doucer, a 2 pack of Beauty Blenders (never tried before, so looking forward to this), and Dim Light Ambient Lighting Powder from Hourglass.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,579 ✭✭✭charlietheminxx


    So jealous I missed out on that Scraggs!!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 199 ✭✭SarB89


    suomi wrote: »
    I had seriously considered buying Guerlain Meteorites and I tried to justify paying over 50 euros for it, until I went on eBay to buy my Skin79 BB Cream and I saw this:

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    Needless to say, I bought it straight away! It cost less than 9 euros. Can't wait to get it! I also got this:

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    And this mascara:

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    I also got a couple of lipglosses, all from the same seller. In total it was about 30 euros. Gotta love eBay and all the Asian cosmetics. :p

    Any review on the bb cream and coloured pearls :)


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


    You'll love the Skin79 pink and the gold is also amazing and a little cooler in tone!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 813 ✭✭✭CaliforniaDream


    Twee. wrote: »
    Oh I also got a Tangle Teaser, how did I live so long without it?!

    My hairdresser recommended I buy one of these about 3-4 years ago. Best 10E ever spent!
    I bring it with me to my new salon (moved country) and get them to use it. They're amazed by it.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 6,154 ✭✭✭Dolbert


    I can't live without mine. No more broken hairs and gritting my teeth through the knots! I still have flashbacks to my mother pulling the hair off me, trying to get it into a plait before school *shudders*


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


    lindtee wrote: »
    Went to buy that origins set that was posted but it was sold out :( Found another even better value one but debenhams site was dodgy so couldn't get to checkout and it was sold out once the site was up and running again. Bah.

    Arnotts have 10% off the Origins sets for a few days.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,251 ✭✭✭Pang


    Twee. wrote: »
    Arnotts have 10% off the Origins sets for a few days.


    Darn, why didn't I look at this before I left town!! :(


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


    Pang wrote: »
    Darn, why didn't I look at this before I left town!! :(

    You want to look away now :p

    I had a scout around the shop and it seems all Xmas sets are 10% off including Bobbi Brown, Benefit and all fragrances gift sets.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 134 ✭✭aimerlans


    Recently bought the Benefit hello flawless powder. I LOVE it, I use it to add colour to my foundation and it gives a gorgeous finish to my make up. The lady on the Benefit counter told me it can be used without foundation also but I haven't tried this yet. Would definitley recommend this product!!

    http://www.benefitcosmetics.com/product/view/hello-flawless


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,840 ✭✭✭Luno


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    Was on the look out for a blusher and got this from ASOS with 20% off (student discount from UNIDAYS). It's the colour Orgasm :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,441 ✭✭✭Aisling(",)


    Went to the airport staff christmas market today with my mam and picked up a few bits.

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    Got this set for about 25 euro.I wasnt sure about it since I'm wee pasty creature and most foundations looks too dark on me but it works really well and I'm delighted with it.

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    Im always in need of a new mascara and got this for 15 euro.Its a good one,not exceptional but I do like it.It seperates the lashes well and is nice and thick but it just dosent wow me.

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    Got the dimensional blue and smokey mauve from MAC for 7.50 each.
    The purple is lovely and flattering and easily wearable,the blue is a bit harder to figure out but I love the colour so I'll sort out something.Both are really strongly pigmented

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    I really useless with perfumes but this was only 18 euro for 75 mls.Its quite a light scent and last well so win win.

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    Got this aswell for himself as part of his christmas present for 50.Hopefully he likes but I'll have to wait and see.


  • Registered Users Posts: 677 ✭✭✭CarMe


    I'm on a serious budget at the moment so I'm absolutely thrilled with my new finds!

    I got the Catrice Prime and Fine highlighting power in place of my Benefit Highbeam and I much much prefer it!! Only a fiver!!

    Catrice Ultimate Colour in Hey Nude, gorgeous matt nude colour, so nice! Couple of quid, like 3 or something!

    Loreal Telescopic in place of my They're Real and I can't believe I actually much prefer this too!!

    I also got the Catrice photo finish to try and replace my Holy Grail Double Wear, I've never been too pleased with any other foundation so I'm not expecting much but it'd be great if I could wear it on my less important days to save on my Double Wear!

    If anyone could recommend a cheaper dupe of Benefits Coralista, I'd be eternally grateful!


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


    CarMe wrote: »
    If anyone could recommend a cheaper dupe of Benefits Coralista, I'd be eternally grateful!

    There is a pretty cool site here for finding dupes http://www.temptalia.com/makeup-dupe-list

    It tells you how close they are percentage wise and describes the differences.

    Just put Coralista into the shade search tab.


  • Registered Users Posts: 209 ✭✭Saorenza


    I got a Tangle Teezer after seeing it mentioned here and I am totally in love with it.


  • Registered Users Posts: 633 ✭✭✭augusta24


    Oh lord just went a bit crazy online shopping for skincare products!
    Bought the hydraluron moisture booster and peptabright! Also bought hydraphase intense uv light along with the hyrdrean light and anthelios face 50 extreme fluid! Also bought some blistex to bring my order up for triple points with boots!! Oh and I also got the clarins exfoliating toner and real techniques miracle complexion sponge!!
    In my defense I saved about €40 with the deals available!

    By the way anyone who is interested in the clarins toner.... It's on sale on the Sam mccauleys website for about €26 until midnight!

    I'm now currently looking up websites that sell real techniques brushes.... Someone please take my credit card away!!!


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  • Registered Users Posts: 366 ✭✭DonnaDarko09


    augusta24 wrote: »
    Oh lord just went a bit crazy online shopping for skincare products!
    Bought the hydraluron moisture booster and peptabright! Also bought hydraphase intense uv light along with the hyrdrean light and anthelios face 50 extreme fluid! Also bought some blistex to bring my order up for triple points with boots!! Oh and I also got the clarins exfoliating toner and real techniques miracle complexion sponge!!
    In my defense I saved about €40 with the deals available!

    By the way anyone who is interested in the clarins toner.... It's on sale on the Sam mccauleys website for about €26 until midnight!

    I'm now currently looking up websites that sell real techniques brushes.... Someone please take my credit card away!!!

    http://m.iherb.com/Real-Techniques-by-Samantha-Chapman
    Check our iherb for real tech brushes..fantastic website!


  • Registered Users Posts: 633 ✭✭✭augusta24


    http://m.iherb.com/Real-Techniques-by-Samantha-Chapman
    Check our iherb for real tech brushes..fantastic website!


    Thank you! I was just looking at iherb but they are so cheap that it made me wonder if they were genuine? Never used the website before, have you bought from them before? If so are the products genuine??


  • Registered Users Posts: 366 ✭✭DonnaDarko09


    augusta24 wrote: »
    Thank you! I was just looking at iherb but they are so cheap that it made me wonder if they were genuine? Never used the website before, have you bought from them before? If so are the products genuine??

    Yes! All above board..ordered loads from them..excellent delivery and service..def reccomend :)


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


    augusta24 wrote: »
    Thank you! I was just looking at iherb but they are so cheap that it made me wonder if they were genuine? Never used the website before, have you bought from them before? If so are the products genuine??

    iherb are actually recommended by Pixiwoo as a seller


  • Registered Users Posts: 633 ✭✭✭augusta24


    Oh brilliant thank you both!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,400 ✭✭✭lukesmom


    Gosh growth mascara I am in LOVE with it. It's by far the best I have ever used and there have been a lot in my 34 years!


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,195 ✭✭✭✭Michellenman


    With debenhams % off I picked this up for €22 :)

    Have had my eye on it for a while, looking forward to trying it out. have heard good things about it :)

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 89 ✭✭Chun Li


    I also got the Tangle Teezer after it being mentioned here, loving it!

    Today I got roped in by the spiel of a girl in the stephens green centre for Micabella mineral makeup, no review of it yet as I haven't started to use it :p


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 4,166 ✭✭✭Tasden


    Can any of the girls who got indeed retinol reface update me on how it is? Can't remember your names! I'm thinking of getting it while its a third off


  • Registered Users Posts: 521 ✭✭✭Isolt


    Chun Li wrote: »
    Today I got roped in by the spiel of a girl in the stephens green centre for Micabella mineral makeup, no review of it yet as I haven't started to use it :p

    I am a big fan of micabella (the brand, not the insulting sales girl who points out every flaw on your face to try make you buy more!) so I don't think you'll be disappointed. Very natural, light finish to their products. Beautiful stuff!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,185 ✭✭✭Dark Phoenix


    Saw a review of retinol reface this morning on www.beaut.ie

    I did buy it but I only used it for about a week. Not because it is not good but because I figured I needed to let my skin settle and get less dry before using it. I've used other retinol stuff before and found it can make my skin a bit dry and given I already had that problem I figured I was putting cart before horse! I do plan to give it a proper try in a few weeks though. I recently spent a bit of money on a few products as my skin wasnt looking it's best and I'd gotten lazy and was not using anything regularly. Have been using products a few weeks - reviews below:

    Indeed Labs Hydraluron - this is amazing and worth every penny!! I work in an office, spend evenings and weekends outside in all weather and fly frequently so my skin was dry and combination and had lines from it all. This stuff is unreal and I cannot get over how much better my skin looks I have already bought another tube for when this one runs out! Its fantastic for anyone flying and rehydrates your skin overnight after a flight. I use it morning and evening before moisturoiser. oh and the massive bizarre thing - after using this on my neck the two big tree trunk lines i have on it (which i hate! have no idea why I have two prominent lines on my neck I must move my head up and down too much), have faded a good bit!!

    Indeed Labs Eyesilix - I have deep set eyes with awful dark shadows under them, always have had shadows! Only product I found that helped was nip and fab dark circle fix and I found dermalogica multi vitamin power recovery good too. However when I saw this I said I'd give it a try and I think its brilliant it has made a definite difference to the dark shadows and bags under my eyes I know as im using less concealer :D It doesnt work instantly, those claims are daft, it took 1-2 weeks for me to see a difference. I am now using it morning and night to give it a proper good try and I am impressed with it.

    Indeed labs synoxin

    I was in two minds about buying this but it was on offer in boots. The challenge I find with it is its meant to be worn closest to your skin as is hydraluron! so I started using this in the evening with no needle fix (see below) and the hydrluron in the morning. I am only using it 5 days but I think its good I will report back in another week or two but my skin is smoother and plumped up

    Indeed Labs Retinol reface
    As above I havent tested properly yet as my skin needed hydration so I didnt want to put this on at same time. What I will say though is that I think you would need this for actual wrinkles as opposed to dehydration lines. I've been amazed how many fine lines on my face and creases have actually been fixed by the hydraluron.

    Soap & Glory Dr SPot

    When I eat badly or am run down I get a spot on my chin and for the past month or two had an irritating half spot on my chin. I used a tube of this stuff and I know some people swear by it but I found it useless :( I used the garnier blue roll on for spots instead the witch hazel one and it had it almost gone in a quarter of the time!

    Nip & Fab glycolic fix pads

    bought as part of a set which had ten pads in it and I've since bought more. I was worried about trying this as I have sensitive skin and the word 'acid' gives me the fear but it hasnt caused any issues (I dont use it on my eyes, I use the balm eye make up break up which is amazing for that). This really deep cleans my skin and gets every last bit of make up off. Plus I realised today my dreaded chin spot is 100% gone! :D my skin is nice and smooth too so I am definately going to keep using this stuff.

    Nip & Fab no needle fix and instant radiance fix

    I wasnt expecting much from the moisturoiser as I used their daily fix one before and was not that enthused about it. I like this one though its nice and thick and rich and my skin is not getting dry at all during the day. Its actually replaced my elemis pro collagen cream as my day cream as I found it was better!
    The no needle fix I use at night over the snoxin (snoxin and hydraluron dont moisturoise the top level of skin so you need stuff over it) and then finish with elemis pro collagen night cream. I find it really good. The nip and fab set I got was just €19 so with these two products and ten of the glycolic pads it was a bargain.

    Loreal Eau De Teint
    bought this after hearing a lot of hype. Its grand its basically tinted water though! Yes it has a lovely feel going on your skin but thats because its basically tinted water! i get more coverage from my garnier bb cream. I actually did wear it today over my bb cream and it is nice but its definately for me a day one and not for a night out or for a day where i look a bit wrecked! also be careful with the bottle the texture is so watery its easy to spill. I did try this over my smashbox primer one day to see if it helped and that was a disaster it does not like to go on over a primer at all my face was a patchy mess!:eek:

    Max Factor Mousse Foundation
    I love this love it! I use it for day wear (would use double wear for a night out) and have had so many compliments when wearing it. Its non drying , stays on gives medium coverage and a smooth look. I was convinced the stuff would at least start to dry up in the tub (i hated the maybelline stuff it was so dry on skin and in the tub) but no not at all.

    Vichy Idealia
    am seeing this in shops a lot. I've sensitive combination skin and tested this before the launch. I wont touch it again it was just an awful mix with my skin I came out in angry red itchy spots all ove rmy skin which took weeks to heal up.

    Byphasse Q10 Cream
    Same as the product above but worse I only used this for one day and woke up with my chin raging at me ugh it was awful and took a week to settle down.

    Byphasse sensitive skin wipes
    these are grand! Nice big wipes and only cost €2 a pack


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 4,166 ✭✭✭Tasden


    Thanks for the comprehensive post! I appreciate that very much

    I used hydraluron and fell in love, my skin is so much better so I wanted to try more of the indeed products. I bought the sampler pack that includes hydraluron seeing as I'm just out of the tube I had. This also includes snoxin and nanoblur- tbh I wasn't too pushed about the nanoblur but it was only 11 euro for the kit so why not!

    I have used retinol products before and didn't find them too drying so I'll give it a shot! I really wanted to try the eye fix one because i have deep set eyes too and always look a little tired and I have one wrinkle- laughter line I guess- that's beginning to bug me! but the last box in blanch was absolutely battered so I was wary spending so much on an already tampered with box just to be safe yaknow.

    I'm going to have the same issue as you re the order of which to put them on! The retinol at night with a night cream over I think and then alternate between hydraluron and snoxin in mornings with my day spf moisturiser over?? Too many products! Some you're supposed to use twice a day but I dunno about using them nightly with the retinol, I suppose its a nice complaint to have- too much skincare! I'm gonna start with just the retinol anyway so I'll keep you posted on the results.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,185 ✭✭✭Dark Phoenix


    for buying it I would buy it online at boots.com and use parcel motel so you have a Uk address and can get the sterling price?


  • Registered Users Posts: 677 ✭✭✭CarMe


    Just got Naked 3 in Debenhams Mary/Henry hstreet!!


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 4,166 ✭✭✭Tasden


    for buying it I would buy it online at boots.com and use parcel motel so you have a Uk address and can get the sterling price?

    Its a third off all the indeed stuff in boots atm so I just bought it in store, will keep that in mind for next time though


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


    CarMe wrote: »
    Just got Naked 3 in Debenhams Mary/Henry hstreet!!

    WHAT! I thought it's being released on the 16th!? Is it out already?


  • Registered Users Posts: 677 ✭✭✭CarMe


    Novella wrote: »
    WHAT! I thought it's being released on the 16th!? Is it out already?

    Yeah the counter was swarmed, she said it wasn't supposed to be out yet and I'd be better to buy now which I did!! Messing with it now, I love it!!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 89 ✭✭Chun Li


    Isolt wrote: »
    I am a big fan of micabella (the brand, not the insulting sales girl who points out every flaw on your face to try make you buy more!) so I don't think you'll be disappointed. Very natural, light finish to their products. Beautiful stuff!

    Haha yeh you don't feel great about your skin alright. I thought it was a tiny bit orangey so she mixed some of the lighter shade in with it so I'm happy now. She did say you don't need concealer but I still feel naked with no concealer so have been using some for a little extra coverage around any blemishes. And there's no way on earth that it will last me a year!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,579 ✭✭✭charlietheminxx


    CarMe wrote: »
    Yeah the counter was swarmed, she said it wasn't supposed to be out yet and I'd be better to buy now which I did!! Messing with it now, I love it!!

    So jealous!!


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


    CarMe wrote: »
    Yeah the counter was swarmed, she said it wasn't supposed to be out yet and I'd be better to buy now which I did!! Messing with it now, I love it!!

    Oh you are so lucky! Enjoy! :)


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 4,331 ✭✭✭Ilyana 2.0


    I've been using a tester of Lancome's Teint Idole Ultra 24h foundation in 005 for the last few days and I'm quite impressed. I'm used to quite heavy coverage foundation but I wanted to go for something a little more sheer and less mask-like. This gives medium buildable coverage, although I still need concealer on the worst of my blemishes.

    Its staying power is pretty great too; I use it with Smashbox primer and Catrice pressed powder and I get the whole day out of it. My skin is really, really oily so it does need some blotting and a little powder throughout the day but it's nothing worse than what I'm used to already.

    Overall I'm quite impressed, although I'd say that it might not be much use for pale girls. I'm wearing the palest shade and I'm quite sallow. But I do think I'll be forking out for it as a post-Christmas present to myself :)


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