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Gunslinger92

Valentina wrote: »

I had a look on theloop.ie and the only palette I don't recognise from the shops is the XX one for UD 20th anniversary.

Sometimes brands have little airport exclusive products and they're not always on the site.

Thanks for that! I think someone is after buying it for me despite me having three UD palettes and telling them not to get me anything! (sorry for how ungrateful I sound)

Ankhyu

Was reading up about the oil cleansing method and decided to get MooGoo Oil cleanser for oily skin to see if it makes a difference. Excited to try it out

Also bought a full size double wear after having a sample of it for the last while, it does last quite well throughout the day and I love the finish it gives. Unfortunately it doesn't stop me getting oily during the day, but the sales assistant gave me a sample of their primer to use with it and see if it does the job.

ChampagnePop

Just bought my second Oskia Renaissance Cleansing gel, scared I'll run out and it's hard to get hold of!

IrishPhoenix

ChampagnePop wrote: »

Just bought my second Oskia Renaissance Cleansing gel, scared I'll run out and it's hard to get hold of!

Lookfantastic.com do it. I think it was even on 3 for 2 a while back.

ChampagnePop

IrishPhoenix wrote: »

Lookfantastic.com do it. I think it was even on 3 for 2 a while back.

I got it for 31e on beauty bay V 38e on look fantastic worth it if I got 3 for 2 though!!

thisistough

Amanda.ie wrote: »

I have started using bare minerals, it takes a bit of getting used to following on from a mineral foundation. I really like it. I have been told I should use a primer but not bought one yet. Any tips on what I should buy?

I just bought the Catrice primer in Penneys today and really impressed with it, I think it cost about a fiver! If you have the cash then the smashbox ones are excellent too

Gunslinger92

Where would one get a beauty blender in Dublin?

If anyone is interested, I just read an article saying that you should also use it to apply your primer. Supposedly applying primer with your fingers results in a "slippery barrier". Just thought I'd mention it!

njs030

Gunslinger92 wrote: »

Where would one get a beauty blender in Dublin?

If anyone is interested, I just read an article saying that you should also use it to apply your primer. Supposedly applying primer with your fingers results in a "slippery barrier". Just thought I'd mention it!

Boots sell them

Dial Hard

Got a few cheapo bits in Penneys yesterday as I'm poor this month.

Primer to replace the utterly useless NYX one I bought the other week.

Knock-off beauty blender to see if the also-not-great NYX foundation works any better with this.

Mini ones, mostly just cause I thought they were cute

And a Catrice mascara that, judging by the brush, looks like it might be a dupe for L'Oréal False Lash Flutter.

I shall report back on them all anon.

njs030

Dial Hard wrote: »

Got a few cheapo bits in Penneys yesterday as I'm poor this month.

Primer to replace the utterly useless NYX one I bought the other week.

Knock-off beauty blender to see if the also-not-great NYX foundation works any better with this.

Mini ones, mostly just cause I thought they were cute

And a Catrice mascara that, judging by the brush, looks like it might be a dupe for L'Oréal False Lash Flutter.

I shall report back on them all anon.

I have that primer, actually I have all 3 catrice ones (just realised how many primers I actually own-9!!)
It's my favorite of the 3, the pink one got brilliant reviews but I found that white one better, very smooth application and make up lasts well. It would be the one I'd choose for daily wear.

La.de.da

I saw a tip the other day. If you apply the primer with the beauty blender prior to applying foundation supposed to give way better results. Especially for oily skin.

ChampagnePop

La.de.da wrote: »

I saw a tip the other day. If you apply the primer with the beauty blender prior to applying foundation supposed to give way better results. Especially for oily skin.

I read that somewhere too really recently....... lol

La.de.da

ChampagnePop wrote: »

I read that somewhere too really recently....... lol

Haha. On the Facebook I think it was

Must try it

Ankhyu

La.de.da wrote: »

I saw a tip the other day. If you apply the primer with the beauty blender prior to applying foundation supposed to give way better results. Especially for oily skin.

ChampagnePop wrote: »

I read that somewhere too really recently....... lol

Gunslinger92 wrote: »

Where would one get a beauty blender in Dublin?

If anyone is interested, I just read an article saying that you should also use it to apply your primer. Supposedly applying primer with your fingers results in a "slippery barrier". Just thought I'd mention it!

*cough*

emzibob

has anyone tried fuschia make-up? I've been looking for a shadow pallette that has coppery orange tones for ages thinking of trying this If I can find anywhere that stocks it
https://www.google.ie/search?q=Fuschia+Make+Up+tribal+palette&client=firefox-b&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwi20-PoncjNAhVTFMAKHaVSBjIQ_AUICCgB&biw=1242&bih=480#imgrc=97y0yU3RH-QQQM%3A

RhubarbCrumble

emzibob wrote: »

has anyone tried fuschia make-up? I've been looking for a shadow pallette that has coppery orange tones for ages thinking of trying this If I can find anywhere that stocks it
https://www.google.ie/search?q=Fuschia+Make+Up+tribal+palette&client=firefox-b&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwi20-PoncjNAhVTFMAKHaVSBjIQ_AUICCgB&biw=1242&bih=480#imgrc=97y0yU3RH-QQQM%3A

List of stockists here emzibob:

http://www.fuschia.ie/storelocator/

La.de.da

Ankhyu wrote: »

*cough*

Oops

Dial Hard

Dial Hard wrote: »

Got a few cheapo bits in Penneys yesterday as I'm poor this month.

I shall report back on them all anon.

So, just to update on these:

Dial Hard wrote: »

Primer to replace the utterly useless NYX one I bought the other week.

This is grand. Not the best primer I've ever used but can't fault it for the price.

Dial Hard wrote: »

Knock-off beauty blender to see if the also-not-great NYX foundation works any better with this.

Mini ones, mostly just cause I thought they were cute

I'm actually really pleasantly surprised by how much I like these. My experience with make-up sponges has always been that they just suck up half your foundation, which is why I stopped using them when I was about 14. But these don't do that, at all. And the questionable NYX foundation is like a different product when applied with this. Yes, they take a bit of getting used to (I definitely recommend doing a YouTube tutorial, Kandee Johnson has a good one) and yeah, doing your foundation with this takes a bit longer than a brush or fingers, but it's worth it, imo. And the mini ones are excellent for getting into the corners of eyes, under eyes, etc. Highly recommended!

Dial Hard wrote: »

And a Catrice mascara that, judging by the brush, looks like it might be a dupe for L'Oréal False Lash Flutter.

Again, I was really pleasantly surprised by this, being a bit of a L'Oréal-til-I-die girl when it comes to mascara. Lovely length and curl with no clumping. It does dry quite quickly so you've to work fast if you're doing more than one coat, but this is a perfect, cheap 'n' cheerful daytime mascara.

So, all in all, a successful haul. Much more so than the previous one!

crabbysamwich

Dial Hard wrote: »

Got a few cheapo bits in Penneys yesterday as I'm poor this month.

Primer to replace the utterly useless NYX one I bought the other week.

Knock-off beauty blender to see if the also-not-great NYX foundation works any better with this.

Mini ones, mostly just cause I thought they were cute

And a Catrice mascara that, judging by the brush, looks like it might be a dupe for L'Or al False Lash Flutter.

I shall report back on them all anon.

Do you find those penneys beauty blenders good?

I treated myself to the reformulated Ysl le teint foundation this evening, I have high hopes for it after paying 40e!!

Sunny Dayz

I have all of the above from your recently Penneys haul Dial Hard. Love the mascara, the primer is nearly all gone, need to repurchase and the beauty blenders are fine but personally I prefer using brushes to apply my make up (and the Penneys ones aren't bad at all1).

Ankhyu

crabbysamwich wrote: »

Do you find those penneys beauty blenders good?

She reviewed it in the post just above yours

Sunny Dayz

When the Blank Canvas Master Series One palette came back in stock I bit the bullet and ordered it. I had a discount code and also order the Pippa palette with it. They arrived just before I went on holidays so I brought the Pippa palette with me and brought no other eye shadows, blush, highlighter etc. I don't wear much make up on holidays, just a bit at night time and I used the palette every night.


I've found that there's not as much pay off on the blusher as I would like but it is buildable. Absolutely love the eye shadows Susu and Tobi. I think Ollie is a little plain for me but would do as a base colour. I did find however that when I didn't use an eye shadow primer that the shadows did crease. Have used everything in it apart from KD. Think I will be getting plenty of use out of this and I did debate for a long time whether or not I would purchase it, it will be handy for me as I'm away one weekend a month visiting the inlaws.

retro:electro

I have the Pippa palette and I don't like it. I just find the colours don't show up on my face, everything is way too light for me even though I'd be as fair as Pippa. It always looks lovely on her though.

Dial Hard

Sunny Dayz wrote: »

I have all of the above from your recently Penneys haul Dial Hard. Love the mascara, the primer is nearly all gone, need to repurchase and the beauty blenders are fine but personally I prefer using brushes to apply my make up (and the Penneys ones aren't bad at all1).

This particular foundation HATES the brush and is only marginally better when applied with fingers, so the beauty blender was the difference between it going in the bin while almost brand new and being kept.

Valentina

I just ordered these from cultbeauty.co.uk
They have 15% off everything until midnight tonight with code BIRTHDAY and free worldwide shipping if you spend over £50

Anastasia Beverly Hills Modern Renaissance Palette


BECCA Backlight Targeted Colour Corrector in Pistachio and Peach

Noahboah2014

Has anyone used the sosueme palette? Is it worth getting? Looks nice and creamy.
Sorry if this has already been asked/discussed. Trying to get through all the older comments

Noahboah2014

Juliette Scrawny Butcher wrote: »

I received my Colourpop order today ( I had to use a parcel forwarding company) and I'm blown away by the quality for such a low price.

I ordered some of their ultra satin lips, some of their lip liners and three eye shadows. Would highly recommend these products!

Seen dramatic mac posting about these & did some colour swatches & they looked amazing. Think she mentioned the lipsticks were only like 6 dollars or something. Definitely need to invest

SB_Part2

Juliette Scrawny Butcher wrote: »

I received my Colourpop order today ( I had to use a parcel forwarding company) and I'm blown away by the quality for such a low price.

I ordered some of their ultra satin lips, some of their lip liners and three eye shadows. Would highly recommend these products!

Where did you order them from? (Sorry if i've missed it!)

Noahboah2014

SB_Part2 wrote: »

Where did you order them from? (Sorry if i've missed it!)

You have to order them from the states. But as far as I know they don't ship here. So have to sign up to this company that gives you a US address that you can send your purchases to & then they forward them on to you.
Sounds complicated, but i think it's pretty easy once you sign up. I can get you the name of the company if you like

411

Bought the ABH Modern Renaissance Palette recently and have to say it really does live up to the hype it has received! Even the brush it comes with I find very good. Love letter in the palette is one of my favourite eye shadows to date. Love the colour options with this palette and find the pigmentation and longevity of the colour on the eyes fantastic. Would highly recommend it!

Also bought the Gleam Glow Kit recently and due to how amazing I found it I have decided to purchase the Sun Dipped Kit. Has anyone bought this and what are their thoughts on it?