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

St. Patricks Day Makeup Inspiration!

With Paddy's Day just here I decided I'd do a quick and easy Makeup look to inspire you guys. 

Eyes-

As a base I applied a very thin layer of Catrice Camouflage Cream (4 approx).

 (All Shadows are from Urban Decay Vice 2 48euro.)
I applied Damaged to the whole lid and packed on the colour. 
I then used radar (Shimmery Brown) and smokeout (Black) in the crease and corner to add defintion.
Strike (Gold) went into the corners and in a bit to brighten it and then dope (light Shimmer) on the very corner over the strike and under the brows to highlight. 

I then lined the top and bottom of my lash line with Maybelline Gel Liner (12euro), I used Rimmel Soft kohl (6euro) in black on my waterline and went over it with the gel liner to intensify it and allow it to last. 

Mascara is next I used Bourjois Clubbing Volume (12 Approx) which I love for night time!

I used Penney's Double Trouble lashes (2euro) and stuck them on with Duo Glue(6euro). I went over them with mascara and then my eyes were done!


Eyebrows-

Catrice Eyebrow Pencil (3.49). 

Face-

Catrice Prime and Fine Illuminating Base (3.49).

Foundation-  Inglot YSM 52 +49 (18euro)

Concealer- Catrice All Round Concealer (5.49euro), Catrice Illuminating Concealer (5.49) for highlighting and Crown Concealer Palette (22euro) for contouring.

 Powder-Mac Studio Fix (34approx)

  Contour Powder-Kardashian Beauty Cabana Darkest Shade (17euro)
 Highlighter Powder- Urban Decay Naked Flushed. (29euro)

 Blush- Light Pink from No.7( Not sure how much got it as a gift)

Please refer to my Night time Makeup Routine blog post on the right for how I apply each product.
 


Lips-

Catrice Lip liner in 090 Reach the Peach all over the lip with Catrice Infinite Shine Lip Gloss in 110 Tangerine Tango.

 And we're done! Hope you enjoyed! :)

Leonie 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