I heard that Essence had launched a few new nail polishes so of course I had to pay my local pharmacy a visit and have a lil’ look. I only picked up two from the new range and the others I just couldn’t resist. I know you understand, I’m amongst friends :) L to R: Glisten Up! Midnight Rocker,...

I’m not a coffee drinker but you know how much I like making skincare products with stuff from my kitchen presses. I opened the cupboard the other day to look for inspiration and on front of me stood this lonely bag of ground coffee beans – unloved and getting old! I decided to incorporate...

Lush have launched some Vegan products for World Vegan Day (November 1st) – thought you Lush fans might like a little look at the new products. SKIN DRINK (€17.90 for 45g pot) – This is for dry, parched skin.  It has a heavier textured formulation for Winter. Oatfix (€6.90...

Eyeshadows Golden Crown: Light gold with bronze tartan striping A Wish Come True: Dirty mauve with bubblegum pink tartan striping Follow Your Fantasy: Mid-tone peach with chocolate tartan striping Enviably Fun: Grass green with dark green tartan striping Semi- Precious: Aubergine with...

As a hair stylist, my Dad has always grumbled about the promises made on anti-dandruff shampoo advertisements. His best friend, a trichologist (hair scientist) also agrees that using anti-dandruff shampoo is a viscous cycle that will lead to you buying hundreds of bottles of the stuff in your life...

My FragranceX order finally arrived. I could launch right into a moan session but more of that later. The fragrance I was waiting on was Banana Republic Classic. One word – j’adore! This is predominantly a clean, fresh and light scent with citrus top notes. I have heard others...

It has been a while since I posted a DIY Skincare piece. I thought I would share the recipe for a scrub I made myself this week. My skin has been very sensitive and irritated lately, you gotta love hormones, so I need something extra gentle but still effective. This scrub is very easy to make,...

If you read my blog or watch my YouTube videos regularly then you probably already know that acne has become the bane of my existence. Extreme, you might think. But to anyone who suffers from a painful face it’s the truth. I had clear skin for most of my teens with only the occasional spot...

The OPI  Winter Collection is being released. It’s inspired by the movie Burlesque. I do so love OPI. Here is a look at the collection…. Let Me Entertain You, Alls’ Big Break, Tease-t Does It Simmer & Shimmer, Show it & Glow it! Sparkle-icious Rising Star,Take the...

It’s a sunny Autumn day in Dublin -  shocking, I know! Today’s outfit…   The sun is beaming into my eyes! My dress is from Zara… I really need to find somewhere new to shop. My cardigan is from Penneys. Jacket is from Forever21, tights are from Penneys My watch,...

I decided to pay a last minute visit to BITE (Beauty Industry Trade Event) yesterday morning. I was trying to keep myself away so I wouldn’t spend money on make-up and nail polishes that I really don’t need… I caved. The Make Up For Ever stand had some special offers on make-up...

I picked up a couple of Essence lipsticks in the cosmetic isle of my local supermarket the other day. I chose the lightest pink called Frost and a medium pink called Kiss You. They cheap and cheerful but are they even worth €2? Here are some pictures… L to R:  No.01 Frosted and No.43 Kiss...

I picked up Catrice Ultimate Nail Lacquer in Clay-ton, My Hero, which is number 230. It’s a taupe shade with gold pearl running through it. I’ve taken a few images to show the  the difference the light makes to this polishes appearance. Sometimes it looks grey, other times you can see...

One of the items I recently received in a swap was the Gosh Velvet Primer. I was very excited to try it out since I have been looking for an alternative to my Laura Mercier Primer which is very expensive. Firstly let me say that I really like the packaging. I also love that it has a pump. On first...

I have finally started my Halloween / Costume make-up video series! I started with one of the simplest Geisha make-up tutorials – this was the first face painting look I was taught all those years ago. This is ridiculously easy and cheap. You can get a face painting kit from your local hobby...