Category : Previews/Launches

Carmex is a cult favourite. I remember the first time I tried it – I was 14 and visiting my dad’s salon. My lips were so chapped that they were cracking and bleeding (ick! I know). A colleague of my dads, James Mooney, produced a tube of Carmex from his pocket, informing that he bought...

I’m always interested when my favourite brands release new products. Today I was having a snoop around looking for new foundation releases. Here are four that I’m excited about.   1. YSL Radiance Flawless Foundation SPF20 This foundation is designed for dull skin that is in need...

The thoughts of Summer coming to an end usually draw makes me miserable but I just came across an image that has changed my mind. How can one image get me excited about Winter? I don’t know but here is said image.. I want this for Winter- snuggley, warm skin, soft but pretty make-up, cascading...

Yay, new nail shades for Autumn! But before I dash out and part with my money I will ponder over which I actually want. No Amy, you don’t need them all! I read that Jin Soon’s inspiration for this season’s nail trends are from Imperial China. This makes me want them more, surely...

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...

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...

After a hectic day I came to a Delivery Notice’s from the postman. I begrudgingly drove around to the sorting office, they must be sick of seeing my mug at the hatch every day. I collected the packages, not expecting anything exciting. Wrong! One of the packages contained a little Estee Lauder...

I used to have natural bath bomb in my soap store but I didn’t like the bomb idea. I wanted something more elegant and luxurious so I started experimenting. Here is what I came up with…. It’s like a bath bouquet. I need your help naming it. As you know my soap store is now called...

The Body Shop has launched a new product from their Wellbeing range, Dreamy Pillow & Body Mist. This product is designed to induce sleep and is quickly becoming an iconic Body Shop product, with one being sold every minute. “A quick-drying mist-spray, Deep Sleep Dreamy Pillow & Body...

Easter is coming. I can hear the cries of joy from the ladies down the back. Yes, the sadists who gave up chocolate for lent! I have to admit that chocolate doesn’t interest me. I know, I know,  you can have me stoned to death later. Every Easter I get approximately zero Easter Eggs. Instead...

You all know that I’m a big fan of organic skincare. I find that it’s very hard to find a decent range. I’m happy to hear about The Body Shops Nutriganics range.This range is certified organic and is designed to address the first signs of aging. Within the collection there are cleansers,...

I love the scent of lemon; lemonade, lemon cupcakes, lemon pancakes and now sweet lemon body products. The Body Shop are launching this range in March. I’m thinking I’ll ask for these instead of Easter eggs! Mmm… Sweet Lemon Body Scrub €14.95 Sweet Lemon Lip Butter €5.50 Sweet...