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Just a Dab! Giorgio Armani Blushing Fabric Second Skin Blush

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I’m all about liquid and gel blushes these days. In Spring and Summer I tend to avoid powder products and I stick to fresh looking, sheer colour. For the past month I have been relying on Giorgio Armani Blushing Fabric Second Skin Blush. I thought it was high Read more…

True Love Never Dies: Urban Decay Naked 2

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It occurred to me that I have had the Naked 2 palette in my collection for over a year and I have never blogged about it! How did this happen you ask? I remember recording a video where I compared this one to the original Naked palette. What happened to Read more…

Urban Decay Naked Skin Beauty Balm – Review & How it looks when worn

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I have always been on the fence with regards to BB creams. The market is flooded with them yet I haven’t tried one worth mentioning so far. Pardon my simpliness but they seem to be just tinted moisturisers masked as something greater. When you Read more…

He-Shi Tanning Set – Holy Moly!!

heshi4   I’m new to He-Shi tan. I can’t believe there’s a tan on the market that I haven’t tried, I’m so glad this arrived at my door for testing. I’ve definitely been missing out. Read more…

Luxurious Hair Stat! Kerastase Elixir Ultime Cataplasme Masque

kerastaseNow if you are a regular reader of my waffle you know how I can’t resist hair care products. If a product claims to make my hair softer, stronger or more manageable I buy it. Yes I have wasted a tremendous amount of money but beauty products really are my only vice. Read more…

Pür Minerals 4-in-1 Pressed Mineral Makeup Review

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Pur Minerals has been available in the US for over a decade but has only recently made it’s way to Irish and UK shores. It’s job is to provide coverage and also improve the quality of the skin. As a rule I usually pass on mineral makeup. I have tried a few Read more…

New NYC Applelicious Lip Balms & Big Bold Curl Mascara

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You probably know by now that I’m a big fan of NYC. Cheap and cheerful, yes but besides that many of their products do the job well. I particularly like their nail polishes but have had some good experiences with their lipsticks and eyeshadows. They have a Read more…

Urban Decay Ammo is Back – New Formulation (Swatches & Review)

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My very first Urban Decay purchase was the infamous Ammo Palette. That must have been about ten years ago, shocker. I loved it but fall-out was always an issue, even with an eye base. I passed it on to a friend who had no issues with a shimmery face but I Read more…

Fragrance of the Month – Ghost Moonlight

ghostI should probably admit that whilst I have admired Ghost fragrances in the past this is actually the first one that has made it into my collection. Their scents are usually sophisticated and demure, which isn’t always what I go for in a fragrance. This one however Read more…

Essence Vintage District Collection – Swatches & Pics

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We all love cheap and cheerful now and again. Essence and Catrice are two brands I reach for when I fancy a pharmacy/drugstore spree. I have a few items to show you from Essence’s Vintage District collection. Read more…

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