Showing posts with label Lancome. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Lancome. Show all posts

Wednesday, 29 November 2017

2017 Gift Guide - Gifts Under €30


Hey guys!

Last year my gift guides went down really well so this year I decided to do a few! Hopefully at least one will be suited to your budget.


Too Faced - Under the Kissletoe



I love this giftset! I got it for myself a few weeks ago and it is fab. There are four mini (but generous) lip products inside, a Melted Matte in Drop Dead Red, a Melted Latex in Hopeless Romantic, a Melted Lipstick in Chihuahua and a Melted Matte in Chocolate Honey.

The set has a lipstick that will suit everyone and for the price, you really can't beat it!

Under the Kissletoe is available in Debenhams for €26, and it's on offer for €22.10 (online only) until tomorrow.


Bobbi Brown Mini Mask Trio Kit


I love a good mask and this trio kit is perfect for anyone who wants to try the brand before committing to a full-sized product. This trio is perfect for Secret Santa or as a small part of a larger gift.

With a mask for radiance boost, deep cleansing or extra moisturisation,  there's something for everything and is perfect for people who love to multi-mask!

The Mini Mask Trio is available in Brown Thomas for €15.


Missguided Quad Goals Matte Lip Set

Who doesn't love a good matte lip? This set from Missguided  has a pale nude, dark nude, dusty pink and deep plum shade.

Perfect for any makeup lover or anyone starting out with makeup, there's a good variety of shades and for four full-size products, it is very budget friendly!

Quad Goals is available from Missguided for €14.


NYX Professional Makeup Dublin Kit



Another product I have tried myself, this little kit from NYX Professional Makeup has a bit of everything in it. I love the soft matte lip creams and Dublin is the perfect nude for me. I tend to blot my lips after applying the lip cream and it lasts much longer!

The kit also comes with four eyeshadows (the green is totally usable!), a blusher and a highlight.
It's also inspired by Dublin so what's not to love?

The NYX Professional Makeup Dublin Kit is available from Arnotts for €19.50.


Yankee Candle Clean Cotton Large Jar


If you're unsure of what to buy someone or if  they're a candle lover like me, anything from Yankee Candle is perfect!

I am a huge fan of the clean cotton scent but the range is so diverse you'll literally find a candle for anyone!

Clean Cotton is currently on offer in Boots for €20.


Uriage Bariederm Cica-Levres


Okay so don't roll your eyes yet! I know this seems like a bad gift but you have no idea how good it is! My lips were so bad last week and totally needed some tlc over a few days but after a quick scrub and applying this overnight, my lips were soft and chap-free the next day!

I have been bringing the little tube with me everywhere since then and my lips are so soft and are not reacting to the freezing weather at all! What seems like an odd present could really saves someone's day!

This lip balm is available in pharmacies nationwide with an RRP of €10.


MAC Snowball Pigment and Glitter Kit in Pink



MAC's Christmas collection this year is fab!  The pigment kit in pink comes with a two pigments (Copper Sparkle and Whisper Pink) and one glitter (Pink).

Copper Sparkle is a high-shine copper, Whisper Pink is a mauvey pink with pearl and Pink is a bright pink glitter. The pigments are not full-size but I don't think I'll ever get through a full-size pigment so this kit is perfect to try a variety of shades.

The kit comes in an adorable sequined bag as well which can be reused as a pencil case if you don't want to use it for makeup!

MAC's Snowball Pigment and Glitter Kit is available from Brown Thomas for €30.


Lancome Mr Big Mascara Set


I always reach for my Monsieur Big mascara when I want my lashes to look like I have a natural set on, without the stress of actually applying lashes! This mascara is perfect for anyone who loves big, voluminous lashes that look natural and the formula doesn't clump at all.

This set comes with a mini kohl pencil and a mini matte shaker that lasts on your lips for hours on end!

The Mr Big Mascara Set is available from Boots for €27.


Black Tied Custom Cuff Bracelet



A completely customisable  gift, Black Tied bracelets are a lovely, thoughtful present that you could give to the ones you love this Christmas. Available in a thick or thin cuff, these bracelets can have  letters, numbers and a variety of symbols and in silver, copper or gold.

I bought one a few years ago and had a quote stamped onto mine and it is still going strong!

The bracelets are available from www.blacktied.co.uk and range from €12-€14.


Topshop Christmas Star Ditsy Necklace


I love Topshop jewellery and this necklace is understated but absolutely gorgeous. For people in your life who like to wear jewellery but don't like it to take over an outfit, necklaces like this are perfect!

It even comes on a little pack where you can tick who it's for which I think is super cute!

This necklace is available from Topshop for €12.


Keep an eye out for my mid-range gift guide coming next week!
Don't forget I have a Christmas giveaway coming up in early December!
Check back here and on my Instagram over the next week to see what's up for grabs!

Ciara,
xoxo.
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Tuesday, 18 April 2017

High-end Makeup Wishlist


Hey guys!

I am so glad this semester is almost over! I have had so many assignments due over the past few weeks and I have exams at the start of May. I cannot wait for summer!

As you guys know, I recently started working again and actually having a regular income has lead me to make new lists of high-end makeup that I would really love to add to my collection. My current wishlist isn't too long but I am working on less than minimum wage so I'll have to save if I want to buy all of it!

Glamglow Youthmud Tinglexfoliate Treatment Mask

I have heard so many great things about this mask and would really love to try it out! Lots of bloggers have raved about how the mask visibly makes your skin brighter in the days after using the mask and that spots do reduce in appearance as well.

The mask is pricey, retailing for €45 but I cannot wait to get my hands on it and see what all the fuss is about for myself.

The Glamglow Youthmud Tinglexfoliate Treatment Mask is available in Arnotts in-store and online.

Anastasia Beverly Hills Modern Renaissance Palette

Okay so one of my best friends has this palette and when we went to London together she kindly let me use it and I fell in love. I love the cranberry and rich red shades in the palette and the pigmentation is amazing.

I have a few ABH products already and cannot wait to add this palette to my collection. The shades are so versatile and you can get so many different eye looks out of this palette!

The Modern Renaissance palette is available from Beauty Bay for €53.90.

Nars Sheer Glow Foundation


I used to have dry skin and while sometimes, it still does get dry it is very much combination skin now. Nars Sheer Glow is supposedly great for people with oily to combination skin who don't want a matte finish as this foundation has a stain finish.

I like dewy looking foundation that isn't overpoweringly glowy and having the option to build-up the coverage is something I love as I like being able to go from light to medium coverage should I want to hide blemishes.

Nars Sheer Glow Foundation is available from Brown Thomas for €43.

Too Faced Hangover Primer


Debenhams recently became a stockist for Too Faced so until now, I haven't really tried any of their products except Le Grand Palais Christmas gift set that I got two years ago.

I have heard so many people rave about this primer, the fact that it hydrates your skin and be a radiance booster while helping your foundation to stay on all day is fabulous.

Too Faced Hangover Primer is available from Debenhams for €32.

Tarte Lights, Camera, Splashes Mascara

If you ask anyone what Tarte mascara you should try, you'll inevitably be told to try some variation of their Lights, Camera....collection. It is one of their best-selling products and the formula is supposed to be lengthening, conditioning and anti-clump.

With Irish weather, I would be silly not to get the waterproof version of the mascara and I cannot wait to try it out for myself in the future!

Lights, Camera, Splashes is available from Tarte for €22.

Benefit Instant Comeback Facial Serum


I had a mini version of this serum a few months ago and it was fabulous. I used it as part of my nighttime routine and used a good amount on my face every night, and my skin was so hydrated in the morning which I loved.

I also found my makeup easier to apply because my skin felt smoother and my foundation went on like a dream.

Instant Comeback is available from Benefit Boutiques and concessions nationwide and online for €49.50.

Huda Beauty Audrey Lashes


I couldn't tell you how many times I've been on shophudabeauty.com and have a full basket ready to buy and then I see the price tag and my heart drops a little. Now that I actually have a regular income, I cannot wait to try out some of the products.

The Audrey lashes, designed to reflect Audrey Hepburn's timeless elegance, are absolutely stunning. The lashes are versatile enough that you could wear them during the day or at night when you're going for a more dramatic look.

The Audrey Lashes are available from the website for roughly €37 but are reusable.

Huda Beauty Trophy Wife Liquid Lipstick


Another Huda Beauty product that I would love to have in my collection is Trophy Wife, a liquid matte. The shade is describer as rose wood and I think it is a deep pink with grey undertones. 

I love Colourpop's liquid mattes and have heard so many fab things about these liquid mattes that I just need one in my life!

Liquid Mattes are available from the website for roughly €19.

Makeup Forever Pink Multicoloured Glitter

I love Makeup Forever products and who doesn't love glitter. Glitter eye looks are one of my favourite looks to wear on a night out. The glitter is safe to use on the skin, including lips and would be the perfect addition to any makeup bag headed to a festival this summer!

I cannot wait for this glitter to get back in stock so I can add it to my collection!

Makeup Forever glitters are available in-store and online for €15.

Lancome La Rose à Poudrer Highlighter

If you have not seen this highlighter all over instagram then where have you been? This delicate looking rose has an iridescent sheen when applied and the presentation is just so beautiful.

This limited edition gem is available from the Lancome website for €50.

What products are currently on your wishlist?
Let me know in the comments below!
Ciara,
xoxo.
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