Category : Face Make-up

Foundation review time! I have been trying out Avon Anew Age Transforming Compact Makeup SPF15, wow what a mouthful. I have a bit of a love hate relationship with Avon products. This one was a gift from my aunt last year. It has stayed in the bottom of my makeup drawer but last week I decided it was...

Since I love Penneys (Primark) brow kit so much I decided to see what else they had on offer makeup wise. Enter the cheapest primer ever! It’s appropriately named Prime of Your Life. I think it costs €3. The packaging is quite cute and from the swatch is feels light and creamy. It evened out...

I finally bought Revlon Photoready Foundation. Here are my thoughts and an application demonstration: Have you tried this yet? What’s your thoughts? *UPDATE – It’s Septmber 2010 and  this is still my everyday foundation.

In today’s video I promised swatches of my top 10 blushers at the moment. Here I go…

I have received quite a few questions about choosing blush. Wear whatever shade you like once it accentuates your features. Make sure it doesn’t make you look tired or older. And for the love of all that is holy do don’t match it to your outfit. They always say choose a shade that you...

Before we get started if you’re unsure what face shape you have click here to find out. The key to flattering a round shape is to create a slimming effect and make your face look more angular. Celebrities with round faces include: Kirsten Dunst, Chritina Ricci, Amanda Bynes, Kelly Clarkson,...

Here are a few tips to help soften a sqaure face. Celebrities with a square face include Kate Bosworth, Paris Hilton, Demi Moore, Carmen Electra, Angelina Jolie, Jessica Simpson, Jessica Biel. Concentrate the blush on the roundest parts of you cheeks. Apply a matte shader under your cheekbones...

I have a bit of a love hate relationship with powder. When applied well it can leave me looking polished but if too heavy handed it can look cakey. In the Summer I rely on my MAC Mineralise Skin Finish Natural. But during the rest of the year I can get away without it as I’m not too oily. In...

I have been trying out Chanel Pro-Lumiere for a few months now. Here is what I think:

For me concealer is like fairy dust! When I look tired, dehydrated, spotty, blotchy…the list goes on, a good concealer always saves the day. Every girl should have a concealer in her arsenal for emergency skin saving! I haven’t come across one concealer that I can use for everything. This...

When you’re short of time, whether  you’re late for work or a busy mum, here are some time saving tips when you’re in need of some war paint. Choose a tinted moisturiser instead of a foundation. That way you don’t have to worry about blending Ensure your tinted moisturiser...

Liquid foundations can dry out a little. If this happens after a year or so they product has expired and you need to replace it. If it happens during the shelf life of your product it can be rescued. All you have to do is mix some alcohol free toner into the foundation, shake like crazy to mix and...

I have had Maybelline Mineral liquid foundation for a while  now. I gave it a try this week. Here are my thoughts (deep as always hee hee): The good: SPF 15 Creamy but light  texture Fresh glowy effect on skin after it is applied Easy to blend and apply; fingers, damp sponge, foundation...

Most people I come across use liquid foundation. I get so many questions about what foundations to use for a particular skin type. I thought I would post a little information about the types available to help those of you who are new to make-up choose the right one for you. Many women (myself included)...

Ok so spots aren’t what you dream of for your big day but sometimes they are a reality. Stress and diets reek havoc on the skin. To conceal blemishes  you will need a dryer, solid concealer in your makeup arsenal. You don’t want the spot to look cakey but if the concealer is too moist...