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Win One of Five MAC Stereo Rose MSF’s

Win One of Five MAC Stereo Rose MSF’s

I picked up 5 Stereo Rose Mineralise Skin Finishes from MAC last month for a giveaway. So many of you couldn’t find it so I couldn’t help myself. It’s super easy to enter. All you have to do: Subscribe to my YouTube channel Follow my blog (on the right hand side) Follow me...
Morning Waffle – August

Morning Waffle – August

It’s been a while since my last morning waffle so it incumbent on me to share the contents of my head with you. (hair post will follow this afternoon) Hair extensions – If you follow me on Twitter you know that I had some extensions added to my hair last week. I’m a happy woman –...
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Origins Mega-Mushroom Skin Relief Advanced Face Serum

Origins Mega-Mushroom Skin Relief Advanced Face Serum

I got my greedy little hands on Origins Mushroom Relief Advanced Face Serum. I was excited since this is a product for relief of redness, sensitivity and reactivity – three words I associate with my skin. Apparently it’s a clinically proven formula so I have high hopes for this one. Two...
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A good all round lipliner – MAC Stripdown

A good all round lipliner – MAC Stripdown

Lip liner is one of those products that I don’t rely on personally – Professionally it’s an essential, but for my own lips not so much. I like lip products that I can smear on in a hurry and reapply later without needing to look in the mirror. Lip pencil is just not conclusive to...
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True love – MAC’s Stereo Rose

True love – MAC’s Stereo Rose

I finally got my hands on MAC’s Stereo Rose MSF, man I love Birthdays! When I heard they were still in stock last week I ran in to MAC in Brown Thomas and bought a few more for giveaways (link on the left side of the website) And here is my darling… I’m sure you’ve heard...
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A little look inside the Rio Complete Nail Art Kit

A little look inside the Rio Complete Nail Art Kit

Among the many fabulous Birthday presents I was showered with last week, was the Rio Complete Nail Art kit.  I had yet to venture down the nail art route, to be honest I wasn’t sure what my thoughts were on the whole nail art phenomenon. I have since decided that I find a delicate ornate detailing...
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MAC & Disney Collaberation – Venomous Villains Collection

MAC & Disney Collaberation – Venomous Villains Collection

It’s a rare moment that I get excited about an upcoming MAC collection. I generally tried to avoid the hype – excluding the In the Groove collection, but more on that later. I almost squealed with delight last May when I heard that Disney and MAC were collaborating in an upcoming collection. To...
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New Eyeko products – My first impressions

New Eyeko products – My first impressions

I’m back to share some goodies that arrived from Eyeko last week, as promised. I was very late to the Eyeko party. So many YouTubers and bloggers rave about their range so I’m chuffed to have the opportunity to try their products. Here is what I received and my initial impressions: L...
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Press Release: Skin Essentials by Mariga

Press Release: Skin Essentials by Mariga

A new skincare range offering high end formulations at affordable prices Skin Essentials by Mariga has been created by Wexford skincare specialist Mariga Sheedy to provide premium skincare without the premium price tag. What’s different about Skin Essentials? Most skincare companies spend huge...
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My very first compact mirror

My very first compact mirror

Yes, I am 26 years old and I have never owned a compact mirror. How is  that possible you ask. Simple, I just never look when I’m re-applying make-up. I’m not a fan of re-applying make-up. I don’t mind lipgloss but I don’t cart extra make-up around with me. When I do need...
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How to apply fake tan to your face

How to apply fake tan to your face

I often get asked how to apply tan to your face without it looking false or seeping into pores and lines. These are a few tips from my experience, please feel free to add your own tips my commenting, I’d love to read them. To avoid the tan seeping into lines moisturise your face with an oil-free...
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Acne and Vitamin D3 – Clear skin

Acne and Vitamin D3 – Clear skin

Over the past year I have had near constant breakouts on my chin and sometimes my jaw. I put it down to hormones and try to deal with the breakouts using antiseptic products. Three weeks ago I had a bit of an epiphany. Some background info… (skip to the bottom for the research) Before I went...
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