January Favourites!

Hey guys!

I can't believe it's already the end of January! The month flew by for me!

As I wasn't in college until the end of the month, I had so much time to try out new makeup and I found some new favourites along the way!

HudaBeauty Mauve Obsessions

I got this palette off CultBeauty for my birthday and I love it! The shadows range from matte to metallic and are perfect for deepening any eye look or creating an entire look from this palette!

Although the pans are small, I have so many palettes that I will never get to the end of  (this one included) and for €25, the quality is worth the size of the pans!

I found myself reaching for this palette throughout the month and was so excited when I saw the entire obsessions range in Brown Thomas the other day!

Mauve Obsessions along with the rest of the range are available from Brown Thomas for €28.

Real Techniques Angled Tweezer

I cannot tell you whether it's because this is a brand new pair of tweezers or because I haven't used one in so long but I am obsessed with this one from Real Techniques! 

Unfortunately I got this as part of a set ages ago but I only started using it recently. It is so dreamy to work with so easy to get at eyebrow hairs at awkward angles!

Payot Pate Grise L'Originale

I got this little jar sent to me a few months ago and have been using it ever since. You may have seen my instagram post on it as well!

The cream (it has a cream consistency anyway) is best dabbed on spots overnight and left to soak into the skin. I found it really helped aggravated spots overnight and they were not as noticeable the next day.

After the Christmas indulgence, this definitely helped my skin recover over the last few weeks! The only downside to this product is that it stains pillowcases so definitely put a towel over your pillowcase at night!

Payot Pate Grise L'Originale is available in pharmacies nationwide with an RRP of €23.

LOV EVENelixir Serum Foundation

This foundation is so nice! What's even better is that there's a dropper in the bottle so you minimise product wastage (yes I usually have loads of foundation left on my hand). The foundation is medium coverage so I used a concealer along with it but the lasting power was fabulous.

I tend to chop and change between foundations but with continued use, this foundation claims to even out your skin tone and improve skin elasticity!

LOV's EVENelixir serum foundation is available in selected pharmacies nationwide and retails for around €15!

Kelkin Tea Tree Roller

This tea tree skin treatment has done wonders for my skin over the past few weeks. I used this during the day, in conjunction with the payot product because this could be worn under makeup and absorbs straight into the skin.

I honestly don't know what I did before I discovered this gem, it works within hours and is travel friendly as well!

Kelkin's Tea Tree Roller is available is pharmacies nationwide for €4.60.

NYX Professional Makeup Soft Matte Lip Cream - Cairo

If you guys follow my instagram, you'll know that I'm a fan of this line already. However, I don't usually delve into the paler side of nudes but when I got this in the post I was intrigued enough to try it!

While I wouldn't wear this with a single drop of tan on me, it is a nice shade for a neutral, daytime look! I stand by what I've said in previous posts though, the soft matte lip creams are in no way matte! They may look matte but you need to blot your lips a few times to make sure nothing transfers!

Soft Matte Lip Creams are available in selected pharmacies nationwide and Arnotts, with an RRP of €8.

Urban Decay B6 Prep & Prime Spray

This spray was my saviour this month! I always sprayed it on my face before makeup, or even just on my face after skincare, if I wasn't wearing any makeup. It helped keep my oily patches at bay during the day and my makeup stay on for longer, if I was wearing any at all!

Pairing this with the All Nighter Setting Spray is a match made in heaven!

Urban Decay's B6 Spray is available in Debenhams and their Grafton Street store for €31.

What were your favourite products in January?

Do you have any recommendations for me?

Let me know in the comments below!

Ciara,

xoxo.

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January Favourites

Hey guys!

Going back to college has made everything hectic and I didn't have a chance to sit down and write a post. I'm settled back into the routine now so I'll be back to my normal schedule before you know it!

Seen as I had most of January off I was wearing makeup almost every day and found some new gems hidden in my collection.

Anastasia Beverly Hills Moonchild Glow Kit

I got this for Christmas and I am in love! Although the shades look similar in the palette they are all incredibly different. I love the pigmentation and metallic glow that Moonchild has and it has become a firm favourite in my routine since I was lucky enough to get it for Christmas.

Moonchild is $40 plus shipping from the ABH website.

 Eylure x Vegas Nay Grand Glamor Lashes

I had a fair few nights out over the break and these lashes add the perfect dramatic volume to any makeup look that are perfect for a night out. I will literally be wearing these lashes until they're on their last legs and I will definitely have a pair or two in storage as well.

Grand Glamor are available from Eylure's website for €9.30.

 Soap & Glory Instant Sunkissed Tint Body Lotion

If you decide to go out last minute and need an instant fix, Soap & Glory's Sunkissed Tint Body Lotion is perfect! It dries in minutes and leaves you with a fab tan until the next time you shower. It smells great too which is a bonus when it comes to tan!

The Sunkissed Tint Body Lotion is available from Boots for €12.

 Kiko Smart Colour Eyeshadow Shade 12

Kiko shadows are one of my favourite shadows out there because the pigmentation is unbelievable for the price of their products. I bought shade 12 in November when I was in London and I have been using it in my crease for weeks. It is such a buildable, metallic rose gold that is perfect for a subtle smokey eye.

Kiko's Smart Colour Eyeshadows are available from their site for €2.50.

 Garnier Express 2 in 1 Eye Makeup Remover

I am such a fiend for not taking off my eye makeup properly but this remover works wonders for me with very minimal effort. One or two quick swipes with a cotton pad and my eye makeup is gone without a trace!

Garnier's Express 2 in 1 Eye Makeup Remover is currently on offer in Boots for €3.33.

 Beverly Hills Formula Perfect White Gold Toothpaste

To be honest, I haven't kept track of my teeth colour while using this toothpaste but I have loved how fresh and clean my feel after brushing and they feel the exact same way hours later!

Beverly Hills Formula Perfect White Gold Toothpaste is currently on offer in McCabes Pharmacies for €3.74.

Lush Pearl Massage Bar

Admittedly, my bar has seen better days but I love it so much, I'll definitely be buying myself a new one when this one is gone. I use the bar after showers and it leaves my skin feeling so smooth and soft. The scent lingers on my skin and I love it so much!

Lush's massage bars are available in stores for roughly €7.50 (Although I could be wrong as I lost the label).

 Dream Dots for Spots

As much as I love London, I never appreciate the breakout I get after coming home and I'll inevitably get one every single time. I love Dream Dots because after putting one on at night, the spot is almost gone the following morning!

Dream Dots are available from their site with varying prices depending on how many packets you buy!

What products did you guys love in January?

Let me know in the comments below!

Ciara,

xoxo.

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January Favourites

Hey guys it's Alison again. It's the start of a new month, which means it's time for my January favourites. 

Both myself and Ciara got the NARS Glossybox back in November and ever since then I have been loving everything in it! I would have to say my favourite thing is definitely the blush, Orgasm. I love this blush because it is the perfect peachy pink with a slight shimmer that is sure to brighten up your cheeks. I have been reaching for this blush any time that I wear makeup, a sure sign I am absolutely in love with it! 

 The full sized version costs €30 and is available in Brown Thomas stores. 

Recently, I've been reaching for my old favourite foundation. The Revlon Colourstay foundation has to be my holy grail foundation because of the longevity and colour selection available. I have the combination/oily skin formula, but it's also available in the dry skin formula. The palest shade is perfect for the Irish skin tone, I mean we all know how hard it is to find pale foundations in the drugstore!

 This foundation costs €17.79 in Boots.

One of my favourite eye looks to do is a smoky eye. I find myself reaching for more cool toned eyeshadows nowadays and the MAC eyeshadow in Quarry is perfect for this. It definitely has to be a staple for me in doing a cool-toned smoky eye. I have the pan version which only costs €10 in Brown Thomas. I find that MAC eyeshadows are very pigmented and blend really well, which is why I adore this eyeshadow.

To go along with a smoky eye, you need the perfect blending brush to pull off a seamless look. The best brush that I have found for this so far, is the No7 Eye Contour brush. Brushes are one of those things that can get quite expensive but the No7 brushes are definitely one of my favourites from the drugstore. This brush to me is comparable to the 217 from MAC but obviously it is a fraction of the price at only €11 and is available in Boots currently under a 3 for 2 offer.

The key to finishing off any makeup look is lipstick. Once again lipsticks can get quite expensive, but one place that I always look is Penneys. Penneys and Dunnes Stores stock a relatively inexpensive brand from the US called Wet 'n' Wild. This is where one of my favourite lipsticks comes from. I have the MegaLast Lipstick in the shade Bare It All, as nude shades are my favourite to wear on an everyday basis.The formula of this lipstick sone of my favourites because it is a semi matte cream formula which lasts quite a while on my lips and is definitely worth the minimal price that you pay for it!

 I got this lipstick for €2.99 in Penneys. 

What were your January favourites?

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Alison x. 

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January Favourites

It really doesn't feel like a month has passed at all! January was an amazing month for me, I got back into a routine (although it is boring, I like having to do something each day), I got to try out so many new beauty products, I saw some fabulous movies and it was my sister's birthday!

I loved so many beauty products in January but my favourites have to be the next five products that I absolutely adore!

1. Garnier Moisture Match 'Goodbye Dry'

I literally do not know where I would be without this moisturiser! It is specifically for dry skin and claims to leave your skin hydrated for up to 24 hours. I use this moisturiser twice a day and it is a dream! With dry skin, I find it so hard to find a moisturiser that actually works and since I've been using the Moisture Match, I know I can never go back to my old moisturisers!

If you have dry skin, this will be perfect for you!

You can buy it in Boots for €7.99.

2. Taylor Swift Wonderstruck Body Lotion

Lately I have been applying body lotion after showers or even just using it on my hands in the morning. Taylor Swift Wonderstruck is my favourite perfume, full of vibrant fruit scents and subtle floral scents, it is heavenly! The body lotion has the exact same scent and I love getting random whiffs of it throughout the day. If you haven't used the perfume or body lotion before, I would definitely invest in some soon!

Unfortunately the body lotion only comes in a giftset, I bought mine in Boots, I can't remember how much it was as it came with 50ml of the perfume and was very reasonably priced!

3. Inglot Lipstick in Shade 293

If you've seen my Inglot haul, you'll know I bought this lipstick in my haul. It is a deep berry colour (my weakness) that does not dry out your lips. This lipstick is long lasting which I love and it has such a rich and beautiful colour. I will probably end up wearing it all year, I love it so much!

Inglot Lipstick Shade 293 is available from inglot.ie or in their stores nationwide for €14.

4. Makeup Revolution Iconic 2 Palette

I bought this palette on my trip to London in November and never really used it until this month. I use it every opportunity I get! This palette is a dupe of the Naked 2 palette. I don't like using my Naked palette on a daily basis because of the price so this palette is amazing! I can't see any obvious difference between the two palettes, the Iconic 2 palette is so pigmented and the colour payoff  is so good for the price!

Makeup Revolution do not have a stand in Ireland yet (please come soon!) so you can only order their products online from www.makeuprevolutionstore.com for €5.05.

5. Benefit Porefessional

I got Benefit's Porefessional at the start of the month and I have been in love with it ever since!

It is such a good primer and I have some scarring on my face that is virtually invisible after I use this! It has a lightweight formula so your foundation does not feel any heavier after application. Although it is pricey, this primer is worth the price! It minimises the appearance of pores for an all-over smoother complexion.

Porefessional is available from Benefit beauty bars nationwide for €34.

There you have it, my January 2015 favourites!

Let me know if you have any other favourites you think I should try out in the comments below!

Ciara,

xoxo.

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