Purchase of the week: All Nighter Setting Spray Urban Decay

I love this spray! It's basically hairspray for the face, it sets your makeup for up to 16hrs and also has temperature control to help reduce shine! 

At the conference last week in Manchester we were all lucky enough to be given the big bottle of it but it was taken at customs and I can honestly say I wanted to cry haha!

I picked up a travel size bottle today as it's just easier to bring around with me! It has 30ml and is €12. You simply spray your face with either 4 sprays in an 'X' and 'T' motion or 3 sprays to side middle and other side whatever you rather! 

You won't be able to live without it once you use it trust me! 

This is available on any Urban Decay Counter or on the Debenhams website!  

Lee Xx 

Purchase of the week: NYX Butter Gloss

I first heard about this gloss from my all time favorite Beauty Vlogger Nicole Guerriero a long time ago but never went out of my way to get one and never saw them even when in salon services where I picked up a blush from the Brand! When Shaws started stocking NYX I went in to see what they had to offer! 

I refrained from going mad and just picked up some butter glosses and a pen liner(separate post coming soon). There's a gorgeous range of colours in the butter glosses so your sure to find a colour for you! The colour pay off is brilliant, It's so moisturising on your lips and will last about an hour maybe two if your not eating but I like to freshen mine up every so often anyway so I don't mind that especially when it costs €6.49!  

Crème Brulee is in the pics below!

There are a few online stores that stock NYX including Littlewoods and Beauty Emporium but as far as I know Shaws and Salon Services type shops are the only physical stores where this brand is available in Ireland! 

Hope you enjoyed guys, talk soon! 

Leonie Xx

Purchase of the week: Urban Decay Electric Palette

If you follow my Facebook and Instagram you probably predicted it but this palette is absolutely amazing! 

I know at first glance it's pretty crazy but these colours are so gorgeous on! I've used it on so many different skin tones and it just looks great on everyone! This is perfect for summer and festival season! It can also be used in your hair and washes out! I'm addicted! :) 

In the pic above I have Fringe on my lid and Jilted underneath from the Electric Palette. I then added Strike to the corner of my eyes, Ambush into the crease and Dope to highlight under the brow! These are from Urban Decay's Vice 2 Palette! 

The Electric Palette is €45 and is available from all Urban Decay counters while stocks last! This is just a limited edition so if you want it now is the time to get it! I know it may seem pricey but my god is it worth every Penny and will last you a lifetime! 

Thanks for reading! :) 

Leonie Xx 

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 

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

Decadence Tan Review

Sorry I've been so quiet this week guys, had a mental week! :)

Anyone that's knows me will tell you that I LOVE to have a tan! Now when you live in Ireland a natural tan is rarely going to happen and sunbeds year round isn't an option for me so fake fan it is!

I have tried so many brands from Penneys St. Moriz to St. Tropez, from low to high price ranges, and I can most definitely say price does not always determine the quality of a product. I've found most tans have some sort of flaw, I think they are all so simular! 

I've been using Decadence Tan now for about a year and have to say its my favourite so far! It's colour is a nice golden brown and doesn't have that orange tinge to it that so many others have! Its an Irish Brand so maybe its the fact its made for Irish skin that makes the colour's so nice on!

The colour is buildable so you can make it as deep as you want depending on how much product you use, its instant but I feel it develops a small amount over a few hours. It lasts me about 3 days and fades off so nice- one of my favourite things about this tan! I hate looking all patchy and dirty when tan is coming off. Its also pretty water resistant after a half an hour or so! You won't get water marks from rain etc which is always a plus!

Decadence smells gorgeous and is made with natural products which for me makes it that more attractive! Its aloe vera based so it does not dry out your skin like most tan I actually thinks it does the opposite! Its costs 15euro and is worth every penny in my opinion. It lasts me so long and I always apply a full body.

My good friend Evan and I at his 21st! I actually have no pics on my own lol

Decadence is available on their website and selected salons. I get mine in AJ's Salon Supplies in Carlow but if you check their website you can check for your area.

Give it a go I love it! :)

Lee Xx

Pixy Strawberry Kiss Face Scrub

I've read many good things about this face scrub so when I saw it at the Irish Beauty Show I had to get it! 

I had an allergic reaction to face wipes two weeks ago and my skin was really dry so it was the perfect time to invest in this!

When your opening the tub of this be very careful as the scub is very liquidy and can spill out so easily! Trust me I lost half of mine :( 

You simply wet your face, then apply the scrub in circular down ward motions, making sure to give special attention to drier, flakier areas of the skin. Once your happy you've got your whole face, wash it off with warm water, dry your face and your done! 

Instantly your skin feels refreshed and glowing! I've been raving to anyone who'll listen to me about this product! I exfoliate my face twice a week so I counted down the days this week until Wednesday came and I could use it again! My makeup goes on like a dream after use, so smooth and fresh looking! Not to mention how gorgeous it smells!

It contains exfoliating strawberry seeds, cocoa butter, macadamia nut oil and evening primrose oil. 

Ladies I cannot recommend this to you enough, it only costs 9.95 and will last ages! Its my favorite skincare product at the moment!  

Pixy has many more skincare products to offer including Lip balm, Hand cream, Body butter, the list goes on! I can't wait to try them all and I will of course let you know what they're like but judging on this scrub a new obsession is growing! :)

Check out their website! They're products are available on line and also in selected pharmacies around the country. Check their website for information on your county. I know in Athy Doyles Pharmacy stock it! http://www.pixy.ie/

Until next time,

Ciao for now! xx

Blank Canvas Cosmetics Brush Review

As a Makeup Artist, Brushes are so so important to me and I'm always on the look out for a good quality brand that doesn't cost a bomb for one brush! Blank Canvas Cosmetics are that brand for me!

I read about them on Tara O'Farrell's Blog about 3 months ago so I invested in the F20 HD Foundation brush! I actually got the twin pack which was 26.00 and there was a black and pink brush included in this. From the moment I touched my face with this brush I was in love! It feels so gorgeously soft and your makeup goes on with nice coverage and such a velvety feeling! I now have 6 of these brushes in my kit and use them on my clients and myself all the time.

F20

The F26 is the smaller version of the F20 brush or the 'little sister'. This brush is designed for a more concentrated foundation application and results are flawless! Some people rather using a smaller brush so if that's the case this brush is more suited to your needs than the F20! I also like to use this brush for cream contouring I find it works really well! The F26 is 12.99. 

F26

Another Gem I have from the range is the E10 Socket Blender. This is my go to eyeshadow brush! You can use it on your lid and your crease or socket. This brush is particularly good for applying product to the smaller areas of the eye! This brush is 6.99.

E10

I also have their E28 Ultra Fine Liner. I really like this brush for drawing fine lines on the eyes with gel or liquid liner.This brush is also 6.99.

E28

I would say if you want a brush to do a winged (Flick) liner I would go for the L29 instead. Its a lip and winged liner brush. To do winged liner you need an angle so this brush is much more effective. This brush costs 6.99. I haven't purchased this brush yet as I have an angled brush but I definitely plan to. 

L29

Blank Canvas Cosmetics are fast growing brand that offers good quality brushes at reasonable prices and I really do love them. They are definitely my favorite brushes in my kit!

All Blank Canvas Cosmetics products are available on their website.
www.Blankcanvascosmetics.com

Hope you enjoyed guys :)

Leonie xx

I-Envy Eyelashes by Kiss Review!

My favorite eyelashes have to be I-Evny by Kiss. People are always commenting on how light weight they are, you wouldn't even notice them on after a few minutes! They are available in many styles so there's something to meet everyone's taste. I love Juicy Volume, 03 Au Naturale and Flirt! These suit most eye shapes and just give a lovely sultry look while not over doing it!

In the picture below, Kirsten the beautiful bride, has flirt lashes on. Kirsten loves her lashes so I wanted to choose something full but not over powering. She was really happy with these and I think they're fab on her!

On Mary I used Juicy volume, I love the flick on these it really helps emphasise her gorgeous eyes!

On Claire I used 03 Au Naturale. These are perfect for a natural look but still really open the eye.

The glue provided with these lashes is actually very good, I've used it many times and my lashes didn't budge! As a Makeup Artist I need the best I can get so I use Duo Glue on all my clients but if you did not want to invest in a tube the glue provided with the lashes would do the job nicely! 

Kiss Lashes cost 3.99 in most pharmacies and 3.50 in Penneys which is definitely a bargain in my opinion!

These eyelashes are so easy to get on, so affordable and widely available, whats not to love! 

If you have any questions on this don't hesitate to contact me!

Thanks for reading :)

Leonie xx