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StripedBoxers

Valentina wrote: »

Eucerin Intensive Lip Balm is amazing. I checked the ingredients and doesn't appear to have ammonia in it.

http://www.boots.ie/en/Eucerin-Dry-Skin-Intensive-Lip-Balm-10ml_1538827/

Thank you so much I will check this one out

hairyprincess

StripedBoxers wrote: »

Can any of you recommend a good lip balm for dry, chapped lips?

I can't use anything with Ammonia so would love some suggestions as I normally use blistex but can't use that as it has ammonia in it.

I am using aloe vera Vaseline but not finding it much good.

Was using this LRP one but found it dried my lips out even more

http://www.boots.ie/en/La-Roche-Posay-Lipikar-Baume-AP-200ml_1539658/

I've heard great reviews about Paw Paw
http://m.boots.ie/h5/cat_hub?path=%2Fen%2FPapayaGold-PAW-PAW-Moisturising-Balm_1480907%2F&unCountry=roi

retro:electro

StripedBoxers wrote: »

Can any of you recommend a good lip balm for dry, chapped lips?

I can't use anything with Ammonia so would love some suggestions as I normally use blistex but can't use that as it has ammonia in it.

I am using aloe vera Vaseline but not finding it much good.

Was using this LRP one but found it dried my lips out even more

http://www.boots.ie/en/La-Roche-Posay-Lipikar-Baume-AP-200ml_1539658/

Bioderma have an amazing lip balm and is ammonia free

MissElle

StripedBoxers wrote: »

Can any of you recommend a good lip balm for dry, chapped lips?

I can't use anything with Ammonia so would love some suggestions as I normally use blistex but can't use that as it has ammonia in it.

I am using aloe vera Vaseline but not finding it much good.

Was using this LRP one but found it dried my lips out even more

http://www.boots.ie/en/La-Roche-Posay-Lipikar-Baume-AP-200ml_1539658/

This one just has Lanolin in it, its 15 Euro but a little goes a long way! Its one of the best I've used! Since using it before bed every night I haven't had one day of chapped lips.

http://www.boots.ie/en/Lanolips-101-Ointment-The-Ultra-Pure-Grade-lanolin-ointment-_1264929/

Aeternum

Just saw on Facebook that Smashbox's new cover shot pallettes are launching in Ireland on the 16th! They are to die for, I'm drooling over the Ablaze one! https://www.smashbox.com/product/6029/45663/eyes/eye-shadow/cover-shot-eye-palettes#/shade/Ablaze

StripedBoxers

Thank you all so much, I'll check those out over the next few days and see what one I'll pick up.

My lips have never been this dry so I am at a loss as to what to do with them

GingerLily

I LOVE Nuxe Reve de Miel lip balm, it's amazing!!

La.de.da

StripedBoxers wrote: »

Thank you all so much, I'll check those out over the next few days and see what one I'll pick up.

My lips have never been this dry so I am at a loss as to what to do with them

Moo goo do one boxers. All natural ingredients. It's lovely

Scraggs

I find this lip balm absolutely brilliant for dry chapped lips. Its about 7 euro in any chemist that stocks La Roche Posay. http://www.laroche-posay.ie/product-treatments/Cicaplast/CICAPLAST-LIPS-p8981.aspx?gclid=Cj0KEQiAzNfDBRD2xKrO4pSnnOkBEiQAbzzeQY2-QZCIJXT8yf9Rx1I917efRUvSVMjVoCs10QKd3fAaAugS8P8HAQ&gclsrc=aw.ds

StripedBoxers

Thank you all so much, I greatly appreciate all of your help and suggestions.

GingerLily wrote: »

I LOVE Nuxe Reve de Miel lip balm, it's amazing!!

I absolutely love this one, dunno why I didn't think of it before posting. I will definitely pick it up along with some of the recommendations from this thread.

retro:electro

StripedBoxers wrote: »

Thank you all so much, I'll check those out over the next few days and see what one I'll pick up.

My lips have never been this dry so I am at a loss as to what to do with them

I follow Lily Pebbles and she had been having a hard time for over four months with dry chapped lips. Like peeling and cracking at the sides. She said she went through every lip balm in existence but the only one that worked was the Bioderma one.

SarahMollie

anna080 wrote: »

I follow Lily Pebbles and she had been having a hard time for over four months with dry chapped lips. Like peeling and cracking at the sides. She said she went through every lip balm in existence but the only one that worked was the Bioderma one.

I bought the Bioderma lip balm and its excellent. I just picked it up to try it because generally I like their stuff, but loved it and have rebought it since. Its less than €4, so really affordable.

mejulie805

Can anyone recommend a good pressed powder foundation? Heading away in a couple of weeks and don't want the makeup melting off my face! I've a voucher for BT so am hoping to get it there!

Wellyd

Scraggs wrote: »

I find this lip balm absolutely brilliant for dry chapped lips. Its about 7 euro in any chemist that stocks La Roche Posay. http://www.laroche-posay.ie/product-treatments/Cicaplast/CICAPLAST-LIPS-p8981.aspx?gclid=Cj0KEQiAzNfDBRD2xKrO4pSnnOkBEiQAbzzeQY2-QZCIJXT8yf9Rx1I917efRUvSVMjVoCs10QKd3fAaAugS8P8HAQ&gclsrc=aw.ds

I second this! I put it on before bed every night and it's brilliant!

Cria

Just in case anyone hasn't seen these I bought it in penneys a couple of weeks ago it comes with steel spatula too €4 as far as I can remember.

I was using it at the time so
It needed a clean lol .

Sunny Dayz

Was excited when the courier rang to say he had my order from Debenhams - it was my Naked Basic palette. Opened it up to find the black shadow had broke and gotten all over the brush the mirror and my ironing board where I opened it!
Very annoyed. Now I've the hassle of having to post it back. In two minds about ordering a new one in case it gets damaged as well.

StripedBoxers

Cria wrote: »

Just in case anyone hasn't seen these I bought it in penneys a couple of weeks ago it comes with steel spatula too €4 as far as I can remember.

I was using it at the time so
It needed a clean lol .

What is it?

Sunny Dayz wrote: »

Was excited when the courier rang to say he had my order from Debenhams - it was my Naked Basic palette. Opened it up to find the black shadow had broke and gotten all over the brush the mirror and my ironing board where I opened it!
Very annoyed. Now I've the hassle of having to post it back. In two minds about ordering a new one in case it gets damaged as well.

Sorry to hear this, its extremely annoying when this happens but in my experience of Debenhams when something goes wrong, they are quick to sort it out.

Last time I ordered something that arrived damaged they arranged courier collection at a time that suited me and sent me a replacement immediately without any hesitation and that arrived via courier too (same time as pick up of damaged item, so no hassle of having to wait in twice etc).

I'd fire them an email and see what they come back with

keredern

StripedBoxers wrote: »

Quote:
Originally Posted by Cria
Just in case anyone hasn't seen these I bought it in penneys a couple of weeks ago it comes with steel spatula too €4 as far as I can remember.

I was using it at the time so
It needed a clean lol .

What is it?

It's a mixing palette with a separate double ended spatula.

I bought it months back & it's a very useful piece of kit for mixing different foundation colours.

You can also mix lipsticks or any other products you want to blend together!

For €4 it's a steal!

keredern

StripedBoxers wrote: »

Quote:
Originally Posted by Sunny Dayz
Was excited when the courier rang to say he had my order from Debenhams - it was my Naked Basic palette. Opened it up to find the black shadow had broke and gotten all over the brush the mirror and my ironing board where I opened it!
Very annoyed. Now I've the hassle of having to post it back. In two minds about ordering a new one in case it gets damaged as well.

Sorry to hear this, its extremely annoying when this happens but in my experience of Debenhams when something goes wrong, they are quick to sort it out.

Last time I ordered something that arrived damaged they arranged courier collection at a time that suited me and sent me a replacement immediately without any hesitation and that arrived via courier too (same time as pick up of damaged item, so no hassle of having to wait in twice etc).

I'd fire them an email and see what they come back with

Defintely agree with StripedBoxers - Debenhams are fantastic to deal with.

Hope you get sorted asap.

keredern

Got bucket loads of makeup for Christmas!!!! :o

So spoiled and so happy!!!

One of the brands I received is Colourpop.

Their Lipstix, Ultra Satin creme, and Ultra Matte lippies are absolutely amazeballs!!!

https://colourpop.com/pages/lips

I'm am blown away by them.

I've since ordered a load more!

The shock eyeshadows are also stunning.

Free International delivery over $50 dollars $5 off when you sign up for their newsletter.

The link below is a referral one from Carli Baybel (Youtuber) which will give an additional $5 off. (It's not mine & I don't benefit from it).

https://colourpop.com/?r=carli

keredern

For Christmas, apart from Colourpop i was so lucky to receive ABH Master Palette by Mario.

It's gorgoeus! It's as good as, or better than the Modern Renaissance!

http://www.sephora.com/master-palette-by-mario-P413170



My daughter bought me all three (!!) Juvia's Place palettes which are out of this world.

http://www.juviasplace.com/category-s/1878.htm



Hubbie produced Rose Gold by Huda!

Haven't tried it yet but looks gorgeous. My daughter also got it and she loves hers.

https://www.cultbeauty.co.uk/huda-beauty-textured-shadows-palette-rose-gold-edition?campaignid=357929671&adgroupid=35950203538&network=g&device=c&keyword=rose%20gold%20huda%20beauty%20palette&placement=&creative=146345038464&gclid=CjwKEAiAkuLDBRCRguCgvITww0YSJAAHrpf-Fss8SLBjvnz-ZrQAmuuw9FnDlCKfhyfh8CDN-R7ozhoC9Nnw_wcB



Also received several Zoeva palettes which are incredibly good!

Link below is the Plaisir Box which has three fab palettes in a stunning presentation box - Cocoa Blend, Caramel Melange and Blanc Fusion.

https://www.cultbeauty.co.uk/zoeva-plaisir-box.html


And the Mixed Metals Eyeshadow Palette

https://www.cultbeauty.co.uk/zoeva-mixed-metals-eyeshadow-palette.html

These are excellent and love the packaging.

Airyfairy12

I bought the smashbox hydrating photofinish primer because of all the hype, not impressed by it all, didnt see any positive results.

aine92

Airyfairy12 wrote: »

I bought the smashbox hydrating photofinish primer because of all the hype, not impressed by it all, didnt see any positive results.

This dries my skin out so much, waste of €35!

Cria

StripedBoxers wrote: »

What is it?

Sorry to hear this, its extremely annoying when this happens but in my experience of Debenhams when something goes wrong, they are quick to sort it out.

Last time I ordered something that arrived damaged they arranged courier collection at a time that suited me and sent me a replacement immediately without any hesitation and that arrived via courier too (same time as pick up of damaged item, so no hassle of having to wait in twice etc).

I'd fire them an email and see what they come back with

It's for putting foundation or concealer on when doing your make up.

Cria

keredern wrote: »

Got bucket loads of makeup for Christmas!!!! :o

So spoiled and so happy!!!

One of the brands I received is Colourpop.

Their Lipstix, Ultra Satin creme, and Ultra Matte lippies are absolutely amazeballs!!!

https://colourpop.com/pages/lips

I'm am blown away by them.

I've since ordered a load more!

The shock eyeshadows are also stunning.

Free International delivery over $50 dollars $5 off when you sign up for their newsletter.

The link below is a referral one from Carli Baybel (Youtuber) which will give an additional $5 off. (It's not mine & I don't benefit from it).

https://colourpop.com/?r=carli

I love colour pop the shock shadows are fab love the highlighters.

daisybelle2008

A lot of the Catrice and Essence lines are half price in McCabes pharmacy.

Got a blush palette, 2 smokey eyeliners, concealer and lipstick gloss for under a tenner.

Sinister Kid

daisybelle2008 wrote: »

A lot of the Catrice and Essence lines are half price in McCabes pharmacy.

Got a blush palette, 2 smokey eyeliners, concealer and lipstick gloss for under a tenner.

Anyone with Three mobile can get 15% in McCabes with the Three plus app!

monaghanmissus

Just to let you all know, the highly sought after Morphe 35O is back in stock on Cult Beauty. Probably my most used palette and it has such wearable colours. Great value for money.

https://www.cultbeauty.co.uk/morphe-brushes-nature-glow-eye-shadow-palette-35o.html

retro:electro

Just ordered Sunday Riley U.F.O on Cult Beauty. Am a huge fan of Luna so hopefully this will work just as well

Sunny Dayz

StripedBoxers wrote: »

What is it?

Sorry to hear this, its extremely annoying when this happens but in my experience of Debenhams when something goes wrong, they are quick to sort it out.

Last time I ordered something that arrived damaged they arranged courier collection at a time that suited me and sent me a replacement immediately without any hesitation and that arrived via courier too (same time as pick up of damaged item, so no hassle of having to wait in twice etc).

I'd fire them an email and see what they come back with

Well I went around in circles on their website yesterday trying to find customer service details but I found a phone number and rang it. The young guy was nice but his first response was to return it to my nearest store for a another one. I explained that my nearest store is the best part of 2 hours away. Then he said I need to return it by post to Debenhams and they will process the refund and I can order a new one. Will look again for an email address to see if I have any more luck.