Monday 5 December 2016

Christmas Giveaway


Hey guys!

I have been waiting to post this for ages and I am so excited to announce that I am holding a Christmas giveaway on my blog and social media accounts!

The giveaway includes some of my favourite brands and beauty products at the moment as well as some yummy food and tea to get you through the holidays.

The giveaway starts at midnight and closes at midnight on December 18th so it arrives just before Christmas.

Most of my blog traffic and support comes from Ireland so this giveaway will only be open to residents of the Republic and Northern Ireland (especially as some of the prizes are only redeemable in Dublin).

The winner will be chosen randomly from the entries and good luck!


Ciara,
xoxo.
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Saturday 3 December 2016

Gift Guide for Makeup Lovers


Hey guys!
  This year has flown by and there's no need to stress over what to get the makeup lover in your life because this guide will fit every budget!

Gifts Under €15

Everyone loves a good pamper sesh and this gift set from Lush is perfect for someone you know loves some 'me time' every once in a while! 
The Night Before Christmas has a Shoot for The Stars Bath Bomb and and Snow Angel Bath Melt available in store and online for €12.95.
I love NYX and their stand in Arnotts stocks three shades of this concealer palette. The colours in the palettes range from dark to light and are perfect for concealing and contouring. At only €14 it's a steal! 
The NYX Concealer 3C Palette is available online and in Arnotts!
I love Better Than Sex and this deluxe mini is perfect for a Secret Santa gift or a little stocking filler! 
Better Than Sex Ornament is currently available in Debenhams for €12

SoSu Lashes have landed in Tully's Pharmacy for the holiday season. I love the Sara lashes and think they would be perfect for a night out!
SoSu's Sara Lashes are available from Tully's Pharmacy for €5.95.

Gifts Under €30
I love all three of these products from The Balm and having them all in the one palette is the dream! 
Tully's Pharmacy have The Manizer Sisters for €28 and offer free shipping for orders over €50!
I love Too Faced Melted lipsticks and need a Melted Matte in my life! This little gift set is perfect for any Too Faced or lipstick lover because it has a variety of shades and a matte lipstick to finish the collection off!
Too Faced Merry Kissmas is currently available in Debenhams for €26


I love Gerard Cosmetic's hydra mattes and haven't had the chance to try their metal mattes yet and this cute little bundle is the perfect opportunity to try the metals and the hydra matte in a new shade!  The Naughty & Nice bundle lets you choose your shade for both lipsticks and what scent you prefer for the mini Slay All Day!
This bundle is perfect for any lipstick fanatic out there and is available for €25 from Gerard Cosmetics.

Makeup lovers are always looking for the perfect selfie light and with Halo it is so simple! This little beauty just goes onto the top of your phone and you're selfie ready!
You can pick up the fab Halo by Tippity in Meaghers Pharmacy for €24.95.

Gifts Under €50


I love Benefit holiday sets and Girl-A-Rama is no different! From brushes, to eyeshadows, blushes, mascara and primer, this set has it all! Not to mention the packaging is super cute and easy to travel with as it won't get squished!
Girl-A-Rama is available from Benefit Boutiques nationwide and selected Debenhams and Boots for €43.
Guys the Anastasia BH Moonchild Glow Kit gives me life. I have wanted to get my hands on it for ages and I know it'll be under my tree this year. For real, if you want to make a makeup addict happy, get this glow kit! Especially if they have the classic pale Irish skin because they will still be killing it with these shades!
Moonchild is available from the ABH website for €38.

I have heard so much about First Aid Beauty and this holiday kit seems to be the perfect way to try out the brand for myself as it is full of their bestsellers! From face masks to lip therapy. this kit will help anyone keep their skin fresh during the Christmas period.
First Aid Beauty's Fab Holiday Cheers Kit is available from Cloud10 Beauty for €50.
I was lucky enough to get my hands on MAC's Nutcracker Sweet Bronze Pigments and Glitter Kit a few weeks ago and I am obsessed. The kit is flying out the door and if you want to get one, I suggest trying straight away! The pigments are absolutely gorgeous and perfect for creating a holiday sparkle look.
The Sweet Bronze Kit is available from MAC concessions in Brown Thomas and some BT2 stores nationwide for €35.

Gifts Under €100

I love getting new brushes and absolutely adore Spectrum's Marbleous 12 Piece Set. The set contains everything you would need to complete a look and is perfect for beginners and veterans alike!
The Marbleous Set is available from Spectrum's site for €77.

Lush's collection this year did not disappoint and if you're looking to spoil someone this Christmas, look no further! Magic Cube contains everything from bath bombs to lip scrub and everything in between!
Magic Cube is available from Lush stores nationwide for €85.

Any makeup lover will know that washing your makeup brushes literally means spending the whole night in your bathroom with Netflix and your brushes. I absolutely hate waiting for them to dry and love Sigma's innovative Dry'n Shape Tower because it speeds up the drying time and helps keep the brush shape!
The Dry'n Shape Tower is available from Sigma for €65.


Another brush set, this time from Zoeva that I have been lusting over for ages. The Luxe Prime Set has a range of face and eye brushes that look absolutely gorgeous and would make any makeup lover happy!
The Luxe Prime Set is available from Zoeva for €95.

There you guys have it! My gift guide for makeup lovers. 
The guide has gifts that will fit any budget and I hope you found some inspiration from it!
Let me know if you think I should include anything else in the comments below.

Ciara,
xoxo.
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