My Favourite Concealers for every budget!

Following my favourite foundations for every budget is my concealer version! For me concealers are just as important. They hide imperfections and brighten the skin. I have pretty bad dark circles under my eyes some days so I really couldn't live without it. When doing masterclasses I'm always so surprised with the amount of people who say they don't use concealer! By the end it is always one of the first things they are running out to buy along with primer! They are like makeup's secret weapons! 

So like last time I am going to list products in desending order of price! 

1- Urban Decay 24/7 Concealer Pencil 

This has to be my favorite I love love love this concealer! It's so great for covering black circles and blemishes. It's a pencil so it's precision application. No brush needed, no dipping into pots or wasting loads of product taking out too much! Simply pair the pencil and work away! So hygienic too! It goes on so silky and then turns matt but not too matt that it makes your skin look dry! I could go on all day lol! This is €15 and is available at all Urban Decay counters in Debanhams and also online! 

2- Rimmel Match Perfection Illuminating Concealer 

This a great illuminating concealer for under the eyes and highlighting areas when contouring. I'm not so mad about it for covering blemishes as it is an illuminating concealer after all so it will only bring attention to what your covering! I use this all the time for highlighting under my eyes it's a really good product from Rimmel! This is €7.99 and is available in Boots and any pharmacy that stocks Rimmel.

3- Collection 2000 Lasting Perfection Concealer 

I read about this concealer a while back so when I saw it in Boots in Jervis a few weeks back I'd said I'd give it a go and I was really delighted with it! It has great coverage, it turns matt within a few seconds and stays put! Definitely one of the better 'drugstore' concealers! This is priced at just €6.49 and is worth every cent! As far as I know this is only available in Boots. If you don't live near a boots you can order it online! 

4- Catrice All Round Concealer 

This little palette is brilliant! You get 5 different colours to hide dark circles (Pink), blemishes (Beiges) and redness (Green). These concealers have a really nice creamy texture and pretty good coverage for the price! I would say if you have particularly oily skin then stay away from this product it's just too creamy! I'm pretty sure the last time I bought this it was €3.50 but I know it's definitely under €5 anyway! This is available on the Catrice stand in Penneys and any pharmacy that stocks the brand. 

5- Catrice Camouflage Cream

This is pretty similar to the above product but it's a thicker consistency so your going to get more coverage from it and it's one colour per pot! This is really handy to bring around with you and lasts absolutely ages! This is €3.49 and is also available on the Catrice Stand in Penneys and Selected pharmacies. 

Once again I will probably update this as time goes on and new products are released! 

I hope this helped guys! If you have any questions don't hesitate to ask! 

Thanks for reading :)

Leonie Xx

My Favourite Foundations for every budget!

There are so many foundations out there these days so it can be really hard to know what ones are worth trying! In this post I'll give 5 options, each for different budgets! 

1- Urban Decay Naked Skin 

This foundation is amazing! I only tried this gem recently and am now in love! It's a liquid foundation and is very watery when it is pumped out of the bottle but it's texture on the face is so nice! It looks so light but still has great coverage and is easily build able for a more full on look. This is available in a great range of shades and is €34 available at all Urban Decay Counters and online. I know not everyone likes to spend so much on makeup so the options will get cheaper as we go down! 

2- Inglot YSM 

I've used this foundation for about 6 months now when I'm going somewhere important and also have it in my kit! It's had such a lovely finish almost like velvet, has great coverage, also build able and is long lasting! This is €18 and is available at any Inglot Stand or Store. 

3- L'Oreal True Match

This is a favorite of mine for daytime wear! It's long lasting and really does blend in with your skin! I find it's very similar to the Urban Decay Naked Skin. I'm pretty sure this is priced around €14 but it tends to be on offer a lot! The last time I bought it I got for it for €10 in Shaws! This is available in Boots and any Pharmacy that stocks L'Oreal. 

4- Rimmel Wake Me Up

At the moment the L'Oreal True Match has taken over from this but I always make sure to have a bottle of it as it's my old reliable! It's has a fresh, dewy look to it and really brightens the skin! I have quite an oily t-zone and I find I have to apply powder around this area more frequently when I wear this but otherwise I love it! This is available at all Rimmel stands in Pharmacies and Penneys and is about €8.

5- Catrice Photo Finish

I bought this foundation a while ago just out of curiousity and was impressed considering the price. It has a lovely finish with good coverage but it's lasting power isn't as great as it claims to be so make sure to use a primer and powder to set it other than that I really do like it. This is available on all Catrice stands in selected pharmacies and Penneys and is €6.99. 

That's it for now guys! I'm sure as time goes on I'll be updating this one as there's always new products coming out! 

Thanks for reading and I hope you enjoyed! Until next time.. :) 

Leonie Xx 

Penneys / Primark P.S. Love Eyeshadow Palette

I know my last post was also on eyeshadow but I felt I had to let you know about this asap!! 

I've seen this palette a few times in Penneys now and always wonder what it would be like so when I was there Friday I said why not buy it and it give a go! For €3.50 I wasn't risking too much haha! 

It really reminds me of Naked 1 in terms of colours! I didn't have high hopes for this product at all but I have to say it really surprised me! The colours are really pigmented as you will see in pic below! Especially the gold which I absolutely love!! 

In the pic above I used the gold and brown to the left of it! As always I used eyeshadow primer as a base which allows the true colour of the shadow to show! I chose my Rimmel one but if you don't have any then use a small bit of concealer! Don't over do it or your shadow will go cakey! 

This Palette is such great value I honestly can't believe how good it is! I would say to use a different brush to the one provided I don't like it at all! 

Give it a go girls for €3.50 you've nothing to lose! :) 

Leonie Xx 

Essence All About Candies Eyeshadow Palette

I was in Doyle's Pharmacy in Athy during the week having a look and I came across the new eyeshadow palette from Essence called All about candies! It was under €5 so I decided to give it a try the colours are so pretty!! ❤️

I was so surprised with the pigment in this palette the colours are really nice as you can see in pics above! These colours are perfect for soft summery looks! I used the blue and creamy/white in the pic below! It looked stronger in person the light wasn't the best for taking pics! 

I did use Rimmel's eyeshadow primer as they defo need a base for them to show their true colour! I would recommend to use an eyeshadow primer all the time anyway they really make a difference! 

This palette is available at all Essence stands in Penneys and Pharmacies around the country! 

Hope you like it! 

Leonie Xx 

Palmers Cocoa Butter Gradual Tanning Moisturiser

I Bought Palmers Cocoa Butter Gradual Tanninng Moisturiser and only got to use it properly last night! I have to say I love it! It's smells gorgeous, moisturises your skin and develops into a lovely colour! 

I'm going to start using this during the week and maybe as a base under my Decadence Tan and see how it goes! 

For €7.10 it's defo worth a try! :) 

Leonie Xx 

Quick Smokey Eye Look

Last weekend I had an absolute ball at my cousins Hen Party in Killarney! We left at 12:30 and I had makeup and a few bits to do that morning so of course I left myself with very little time to get ready! Therefore I knew I had no time to be messing around trying different things! I went for what I knew was quick but also effective! 

I chose a brown smokey eye rather than black as it's not as harsh for daytime with my favorite soft pink lip! I do the black Smokey eye a little different so I will do a separate post for this! 

Eyes-

Catrice Prime and Fine smoothing refiner on lids as Eye Primer. Only a tiny amount is needed or it will cause the shadow to go oily, crease and spread! 

All eyeshadow are from my Urban Decay Vice 2 Palette and used the double ended brush with the set! 

Lids- Radar all over the lid. 

Crease and outer corners- Smokeout blended with the radar. 

Under brows - Dope 

Corner of eyes- Strike 

Maybelline Gel liner in intense black to line the top lid and create a small flick. There's a really nice little brush with this! Not bad for twelve euro! ;) 

Rimmel Soft Kohl in Black on water line and under. I then go over this with my gel liner to make it that but more striking. 

I then put on my Catrice False lashes mascara which I love and is less than 5euro! 

I've been using the 2euro double trouble lashes from Penneys lately and love them on! If you find it difficult to put on lashes then these aren't the lashes for you unfortunately as they are quite rubbery try the kiss ones instead they are still quite cheap at 3.50 and are so nice! 

When I finish my face I normally go back in and go over anything on my eyes that needs fixing and go over my liner and mascara! 

Eyebrows- Catrice Eyebrow Pencil. 

Face- 

Primer- Inglot Pre-Makeup Base. 

Foundation- Inglot YSM 52+49 mixed. 

Concealer- Catrice Camoflague Cream on blemishes and under eyes. 

Powder- Mac Studio Fix all over the face to set foundation and concealer. 

Cream highlighter- Rimmel Perfection Concealer. 

I put some on in a triangle under my eyes from inside corner down to the bottom of my nose and back across to the outer corner of my eye. When blotting this I drag past my eye to my hairline to highlight the top of my cheekbone! I like to use my fingers for this rather than a brush but a beauty blender is really good too!  

I then put a small bit on my Cupid's bow (above top lip), Chin, under contour line, on centre of my nose up the bridge and onto my forehead into a fan and blot it in. I then use the highlighter from my Urban Decay Flushed Palette to further highlight the top of my cheekbones. I don't like to out shimmer anywhere else on my face as I have an oily t-zone and have shine naturally. 

I then dab my Mac Studio Fix lightly over the cream concealer to set it. 

Coutour- 

Kardashian Beauty Bronzer in Cabana. I use the darkest shade of the three to coutour under my cheekbone from the opening of my ear to the corner of my mouth. On my temples and sides of my nose.

Blush- 

No7 Candy Pink from the outer apples of my cheeks to my hairline. This brings the highlighting and contouring together and gives the cheeks that full look. 

Lips- 

Catrice Precision Lip liner in Nude. 

Kardashian Beauty Summer Honey Lipgloss. 

And we're done!! I know it looks like a lot but this took 15mins tops. I love a brown smokey eye! :) 

Hope you enjoyed beauties! 

Talk soon! 

Leonie Xx 

Elizabeth Arden The Original 8 Hour Cream

I've seen the Elizabeth Arden 8 Hour Cream mentioned in many magazines over the years so when I saw it at the Irish Beauty Fair for 15euro, half its usual price, I decided I had to try it!

When I opened it I have to say I was a bit put off with the consistency and smell even though I got the fragrance free version! This is much more of a wax than a cream so it has that waxy smell! Once I got over that I started to realise just how many uses this product has! I'll go through them below!

Uses:

 Hold your eyebrows in place and gives them a nice sleek look. Only use a tiny tiny amount!

A moisturising Lip balm. I use this when I'm moisturising etc before I put on my makeup so by the time I get to doing my lips they are nice and soft! I also use it at night before I go to bed.

Relief for dry skin. This can be used anywhere! I use it on my hands,elbows and on my legs after shaving. It can also be used as a treatment on your face for dry skin I personally haven't done it myself as it would make my skin too oily but if you have dry skin try it as an overnight treatment you'll love it. 

It can also be used as a highlighter on the top of the cheekbones or on the eyelids to give your shadow a shine! 

People even use this as relief for sunburn or irritated skin it's such an all rounder! 

Honestly, the list is endless just use your imagination! 

This cream/wax is renowned worldwide and I now understand why! It is so versatile! It spreads really well so it will last you a long time! If you have dry skin on your face, lips or body then this is your saviour!

 It's available in Boots, Shaws, Debenhams and Brown Thomas and is 33euro!

Let me know what you think of it!

Leonie Xx