Mini Haul

It's mid-term and I have spent a few days in Limerick. While here, I bought a few bits and bobs at once so I decided to do a mini haul featuring everything I bought in Penneys and Superdrug!

 I love Superdrug so much and I only ever go when I'm in Limerick because they only have two stores in Ireland.... A store in Dublin City would be fabulous!

I bought two MUA lipsticks and some pore strips in Superdrug.

MUA is a high-quality makeup brand for amazing prices. You can buy MUA products in Superdrug or online at www.muastore.co.uk

The two lipsticks I bought are from the Lipstick Collection and are €1.35 each (and the quality is just amazing!)

The first one I bought is shade 14 Bare. It is a creamy, pigmented nude colour that is perfect for an everyday look. I haven't used it yet so I don't know how long it will last so I will have a review post up in a few weeks!

The second lipstick I bought was Flamingo. It is an extremely creamy pale pink colour. From the swatch I can tell that the colour pay-off will be amazing! I cannot wait to try out these two lipsticks.

The cutest thing about the MUA lipsticks is that there is a little tester pot in the base of each lipstick!

Pore strip are a makeup bag must have! I like to use them at least once a week and they are better than any cleanser I have ever used! All you have to do is make sure your nose is clean and thoroughly wet your nose. Dry your hands and remove the strip from the plastic liner placing the smooth side down on your nose. I leave the strip on until it feels stiff to touch. Then you gently peel it off and voila! I have used these pore strips before and they are fantastic!

These cost €2.50 in Superdrug.

The next store I got a few things in was Penneys.



The first thing I picked up was this cute little trio of necklaces. Layering jewellery is in this season and I fell in love with the gem pendant necklace as soon as I saw it!

I cannot wait to pair these necklaces with some pastels for spring!

These precious necklaces cost €3.

Chokers are definitely becoming a staple piece in every girls' wardrobe. I find they stretch easily so I love having some on hand. The ones I bought were only €1.50 for two so how can I complain?



The final item in my mini haul are these adorable nails. I love wearing fake nails during school holidays because it's easy to take them off before school starts again. These nails reminded me of Cath Kidston as soon as I saw them, I cannot wait to wear these with some spring florals!

Have you ever tried any other MUA products?

Do you have any you think I should try out?

Let me know in the comments below!

Ciara,

xoxo.

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Top Ten Beauty Products of 2014

Happy New Year everyone!

I hope everyone had a fantastic night :)

As 2014 is over, I've decided to share my top ten beauty products from the past year! It is a mix of high-end and drugstore products (mostly drugstore).

10. Carmex Cherry Lip Balm

This lip balm is absolutely fantastic. I used it all year and don't know what I would do without it! You can use it on its own or under lipstick. Whatever way you use it, Carmex will leave your lips smooth and conditioned.

Carmex is available from Boots for €3.79

9. Benefit They're Real Mascara

I have tried and tested a lot of mascaras this year and although They're Real isn't my favourite, it is definitely one of them! My lashes looked fabulous after putting this mascara on and it was fairly easy to remove. They're Real is without a doubt one of my favourite mascaras!

Benefit They're Real is available from Debenhams for €26.

8. L'Oréal Paris Super Liner

This little gem is by far the best eyeliner I have ever used! It is so easy to apply and lasts all day. This eyeliner has a sponge tipped pen which allows for quick and easy application without smudging!

L'Oréal Paris Super Liner is available in Boots stores nationwide.

7. Rimmel Stay Matte Pressed Powder

The Stay Matte powder is a lightweight powder that lasts for most of the day! I usually have to reapply it once during the day - sometimes I don't even need to! It does not clog pores and is great for concealing imperfections that concealer won't. I use Shade 001 - Transparent.

Rimmel Stay Matte Pressed Powder is available in pharmacies and supermarkets nationwide for €5.99

6. Makeup Revolution Iconic 2 Palette

The Iconic 2 palette is a dupe of the Naked 2 palette made by Makeup Revolution. The quality and pigmentation of this palette definitely rivals that of the Naked palette. Iconic 2 was my go-to palette on nights out this year! 

Iconic 2 is available from makeuprevolutionstore.com for only €5.05

5. Rimmel Match Perfection Foundation

The Match Perfection foundation is a lightweight foundation that gives amazing coverage. I love this foundation so much! If you get the right shade for your skin, there is absolutely no makeup line which I love. 

Match Perfection Foundation is available from Boots for €9.99

4. Inglot Lipstick Shade 293

I am an absolute sucker for deep berry colours and love this lipstick so much! The lipstick is easy to apply and leaves my lips feeling soft and moisturised. This long-lasting lipstick will always be in my makeup bag - it's fantastic!

Inglot lipsticks are available in any of their stores or online for €14

3. MAC Mineralize Skinfinish

Everyone needs a highlighter in their collection and MAC's Mineralize Skinfinish is definitely my favourite. You cannot beat  MAC's quality and you can't go wrong with this highlighter.I use soft & gentle, it is perfect for any skin tone, especially those with lighter skin, like me.

MAC Mineralize Skinfinish is available online or in Brown Thomas for €30

2. Rimmel Lash Accelerator Endless Mascara

I literally cannot rave about this mascara enough It is my favourite mascara and I cannot get enough of it! It lengthens lashes and there aren't any clumps. The mascara is amazing and the price is even better! You may need to apply two to three coats to get your desired effect but this mascara has amazing staying power and is fantastic!

Lash Accelerator Endless Mascara is available from Boots for €9.99

1. Collection 2000 Lasting Perfection Concealer

Wooooo! Here's my Number One beauty product of 2014! This concealer is waterproof and conceals blemishes like no other. Not only does it conceal blemishes, it also covers dark circles and claims to do so for up to sixteen hours! Once set with powder, this concealer will last throughout the day and the coverage given is just phenomenal. If you don't have this concealer in your makeup bag already, pick it up from your nearest Boots store right away!

Collection 200 Lasting Perfection Concealer is available from Boots for €6.49

Well there you have it, my top ten beauty products of 2014!

Let me know what you think in the comments below.

Do you have any other products you think I should try out? Tell me about them!

Ciara,

xoxo.

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Revlon ColorBurst Crayon Matte Balm

The Revlon Matte Balms are my favourite lip product out there at the moment! The balms are creamy, pigmented and long lasting. I can easily get 3-4 hours out of these without fading or feeling I need to reapply! The balm itself doesn't feel hydrating but they keep my lips soft and silky throughout the day. These balms also have a minty scent which I love! It is not a strong minty scent, it is a soft minty scent that I absolutely adore!

The balms come in plastic “twist-up” packaging, and the first thing I noticed is the super creamy consistency.  The product glides onto the lips with such ease, and the finish is a velvety matte, as opposed to dry looking.  I find that matte lip colors will often emphasise dryness in the lips, but these don’t at all.

All in all, I would definitely recommend these lip products! My favourite is No.215 - Shameless. It is a deep purple colour that may not suit some but it is perfect if you are going for an edgy look on a night out or going to a concert! 

The balms retail at €10.99 in Boots and are currently on a 3 for 2 offer (You get the cheapest item free)!

Have you heard of and/or tried the Revlon Matte Balms?

Love 'em? Hate 'em?

Do share! :) 

         xoxo,
                   Ciara.