Review: L`Oreal Infallible Stay Fresh 24hr Foundation

Hello Dolls,

I thought I better get some makeup posts up soon! Its been a little mixed and serious lately! But I do hope you like the variety!

So the past week I have been trying the L'Oreal Infallible Stay Fresh 24hr Foundation in Porcelain. 

Being honest, at the start I did not like this foundation! Reason being the brush I was using. I had tried the Blank Canvas F20 brush and the Real Techniques Buffing brush and both just made the foundation move about and not actually sit on the skin, it looked messy!

So about to give up I tried my Crown Stippling brush and fell in love! It is the perfect combo for me and works so well. 

*Tip: If you have a foundation that just does not work for you, test out different brushes, sponges or your finger tips to apply to see if it the tools you are using rather than the foundation itself*

The formula itself is liquid and isn't watery at all. The coverage is medium-full, you can defiantly build it up to full coverage. I am pale naturally so getting the right shade for me without looking totally dark is hard, but this is very close and I do not need to blend it all the way down my neck like most "Light" shades. The finish itself is not dewy on me but more satin, which I love. I do set it with powder and I find it lasts all day without budging. For €13.99, I do find it well worth the money. A little goes a long way so if you are looking for a nice light weight medium-full coverage foundation, I would recommend it. This is perfect also for anyone with Dry-Normal skin.  

To The Test!!!....

Before:

Above are my before photos, as you can see my skin has decided to have a mad breakout, so I have spots and alot of redness. In saying that, it really put this foundation to the test!!!

After:

And the after...Please excuse the photos...Early morning!! ha!!

The coverage is good and it really covered the majority of the spots and kept the redness away. I only used a little concealer which was great, over all it really helped me look presentable and took the horrible look away from my breakout. I do realise my face and body look different in the photos, but I assure you it isn't the case in real life.

I use the Botanics Radiance balm under my foundation and I really find it helps me look more awake and bright. 

I would love to hear what you all thought? Will you buy it? Have you tried it? Have you tried the matte version? Let me know!

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Review Ziaja Cocoa Body Butter Scrub & Body Butter*

Hello Dolls,

How are we today? Good I hope.

I was sent some products from Ziaja`s Cocoa Butter range. I was egar to try these as I have heard some amazing things about Ziaja. 

For anyone that does not know, Ziaja is a polish skincare brand in Ireland. This collection is based on the famous Cocoa Body butter and all its glory. Cocoa Butter is a must have in alot of ladies skincare collections and something alot of us go back to, including me. 

The butter melts to your bodies temperature and is in riched with Vitamin E and natural anti oxidants which is great for tackling dry skin or whenever we get any sun, sunburn. It is also great to prolong that summer tan and glow!

Ziaja Butter Scrub..

I have never been into scrubs or I have always found some sticky or just really hard to remove. But I have fallen in love with this one. This scrub contains Cocoa butter, Coconut Oil, Natural crushed walnut shells & micro scrub granules. The unique combinations are to refine and polish the skin to reveal brighter and smoother skin. The walnut shells gently peel off the dead skin cells and the micro granules enhance blood flow, oxygenate cells and smooth the skin. 

I loved it so much. For me, I find when shaving my legs in the shower I am left with bumps and my skin feeling tight and sore. They also look terrible. So I really put this to the test. I applied it to my body and really worked it in, especially on my legs. The granules where not scratchy or sore, which I have experienced in the past. Once I rinsed the scrub off, it fell off, I did not have to really work it off my body, which was great and saved time. I could already feel the difference in my skin, even before shaving. Once I shaved I could tell this was going to be a winner. Even before I applied the body butter, my skin felt super soft and the smell was great. Who doesnt love a chocolate scent?

I have to say, this has won me over. I will be testing it when I will be applying my tan, I will be interested to see whether my tan looks better using this scrub.

This retails at €7.99

Ziaja Cocoa Body Butter..

This is a multi tasking product. Not only does is leave your skin silky smooth but it also primes your skin for that summer tan and prolongs the life of that glow and soothes your skin if out in the sun to much. 

Its key ingredients are Vitamin E to soothe the skin & hydrate, Omega 6 & 3 to enhance the skins elasticity and improve it`s skin tone. 

I myself, loved this as much as the scrub. The smell for one again...HEAVEN!

As soon as you rub it into your skin, you can feel the benefits straight away. It melts straight into your skin, so no need for endless rubbing. Because I used he scrub first my skin was already smooth, but when i applied this it went straight to SILKY!

I can really seeing this being my go to product now. I am applying tan near the end of July for the races, so I will be interested to see weather it will prolong and make it look healthy as the days go on. 

This also retails at €7.99

I have no idea how I lived without these in my life. I had been testing other products I bought myself and I did find my skin lacking and dry. These combined are my HEAVEN and really my go to products. I can see myself repurchasing these and others from the range. For the price and the quality, it is so worth it. 

You can get the Cocoa Butter range from Ziaja on Original Beauty Website , Independent Pharmacies nationwide and Shaws Department stores. 

*Disclaimer: I was sent these products, but the opinion and review is all my own words and my own thoughts, I was not sponsored in any way. All the pictures are my own also*

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REN Moroccan Rose Otto Body Wash & Body Lotion Review *

Hello Dolls,

How is your Thursday? It is miserable and non summer like! (sad face) Irish weather for you. 

Anyways, last week I got sent some samples of REN`s Moroccan Rose Otto body wash and lotion. I was glad to see these, as they are right down my street regarding the scent and I love REN, so I was expecting good things. 

Before use, I looked up what Moroccan Rose Otto oil was. It was something new to me. It is suppose to be one of the worlds most expensive oils (something new to me ).

The scent of the rose is suppose to be a stress reliever and have relaxing properties. (I liked the sound of that).

So what where the main ingredients that make this such a great range?

In the Body Wash:

Rose Otto Oil: Hydrates and reduces Inflammation.

Beta-Glucan: Helps to calm and soothe redness.

Neroli Flower Oil: Cleanse, refreshes and purifies

Chamomile Flower Water: Calms and sooth skin. 

All properties which are great and important to keep your skin in shape and added benefits to aid your skin. 

In the Lotion:

Otto Rose oil from Damask Rose Petals and Essential Fatty Acids from Rosehip seed oil to nourish and moisturize the skin.

What did I think??? 

I loved both products. The scent is so me and I especially love it in the evening before bed. The scent is a gorgeous rose and is so relaxing. The scent stayed on my skin for hours, which is a thumbs up in my book. 

The body wash, was not drying on the skin at all and was hydrating. It lathered well also, which is great when looking for a body wash. 

The Body lotion was thick and rubbed in well. It made my skin soft and smooth and again made the scent linger longer on my skin. 

I really did love these products and I was not disappointed by REN. :)

*Disclaimer:I was sent these products, I was not sponsored and the thoughts and photos are my own. I give 100% honesty and I will share only that*

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REVIEW: Micro Pedi NANO **

Hello Dolls,

I got sent the Micro Pedi Nano not that long ago, and to be honest, I was excited to see it come to my door. I suffer from dry and hard skin on the heels of my feet, so to get SUMMER ready feet I thought this is PERFECT! Hello soft feet!! :)

I got the blue version, but it also comes in two other colours a pink and orange. The micro pedi nano exfoliates and removes hard and dry skin from your feet, while it being gentle and without the use of any blades - its safe and you will have no risk of any cuts.  The micro-mineral roller rotates 30 times second..Amazing?..YES!

I did love this and found it great for my feet. I would recommend you use it once a week to help get started in getting the smooth feet and then use it every other week.  It does require batteries girls, AA!! Nothing worse then getting something and you cannot use it with no batteries. It is €39.95 from all good pharmacies nationwide. I do think it will be a girls best friend this summer! :)

Below is my first impressions & results from first use!

BEFORE..

                                                             ..AFTER!

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*Disclaimer: I was sent this product but these are my own thoughts and honest opinions**

Artistry Signature Colour Lipstick*

Hello Dolls.

I was kindly sent two lipsticks from the Artistry Signature Range last week. To be honest I never heard of the range but after a little but of googling and research I have found them to be one unique and beautiful brand. 

Artistry specialize in makeup, skincare and cosmetic accessories. All which look quiet amazing and interesting. 

I was sent two different lipsticks, one from their signature range and another from the sheer signature range. 

At first glance the packaging is super sleek and stunning. Bold metal and luxurious looking.I really loved the feature of the bullet, Twist and Click! Super unique and such a great idea to ensure it wont open in your bag. I feel a great Idea. 

The colours I got were really wearable and beautiful. I got Velvet and Honey (Sheer lipstick). Both two different shades. Velvet is a pink toned red, not really my kinda red usually, but I did find it really wearable on me. Honey on the other hand it what I consider a brownish blonde toned colour. A great everyday colour. Surprisingly, the textures where amazing. Honey is like a balm with a great pigment and Velvet has a lovely soft and moisturizing texture. Both so wearable both day and night. They look great and they do not bleed at all. A great benefit is also contains Vitamin E, which keeps your lips soft and hydrated. 

Left: Velvet, Right: Honey

Me wearing Honey

Me wearing Velvet.

There are over 16 different shades to choose from in the orginal signature and sheer range. One which will suit everyone. 

They are priced at €25.10 and can be found on Amway.

A great lipstick also for this season of LOVE <3

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P.S LOVES....Your Hair (Review)

Hello Dolls.

So extra reading, after all I am a beauty blogger, I thought you may have been missing some beauty tries and tested products. 

As we all go through our shampoo`s between 2-3 weeks, I feel we are always on the look out for the best, bargain and quality buy.

My hair is normal, so I need something that is non drying and that does not leave a greasy film on my roots.  So I shop around and like to change it up as much as I can. You can get to much of a good thing!! 

So on a trip to Primark/Pennys, I spotted P.s Loves..Your Hair Professional in Brunette. For €2, I thought what the hell, I will give it a go. I just want to claim that I did buy this with my own money. 

I really did not know how I would like this, would it leave a film, would my hair feel clean or would I like it at all. I have to say I was so surprised. 

The shampoo contains Sage & Black Tea. 

I done some digging on what these ingredients do and how would it benefit me..

Black Tea:

-Contains caffeine that blocks DHT, the hormone that is responsible for hair loss.

-Reduce shedding.

-Adds shine & soften.

-Darkens hair or brings out natural highlights. 

Sage:

-Reduces sensitive scalp (dandruff etc).

-Hair Loss.

-Darkens Hair.

The next question did I get any of the benefits???

Honestly, and again surprisingly, Yes! Before I bought this shampoo, I had shedding problems. Since using it I have found it has reduced the shedding and my hair does feel soft and shiny and not as dull. I do feel it has kept my brunette roots. I have tried and tested this for over 2 weeks, so I do feel like it has done something. My hair feels clean and it leaves no film at all in my hair.

And for the smell, I thought as it was so cheap it would smell terrible, but it smelt really nice and clean. 

I recommend this shampoo for anyone that has shedding, hair loss or your hair is dull. If you have tried everything, give this ago, as for the price it will not break the bank. 

You can get a Blonde and Volume shampoo also, so anyone who has tried those, please do share your experiences. 

I would give this shampoo a 9/10..

My reasons? The packaging doesn't do it justice. Other then that I loved and will repurchase. 

What do you think about this product, will you give it ago.?

I do apologise for the lack of photo quailty, I will get better this year. Promise!!

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Cocoa Brown 1 Hour Tan- Product Review..

Hello Dollies..:)

Over the New Year, I wanted to try and get myself tanned up! I usually go for cheap as chips St.Mortiz or Fake Bake. But this time, I said I would go on the Cocoa Brown band wagon. I have heard so many ladies go on about how amazing it is and the colour is great. 

I have been scared of certain tans, as I have gotten the "tango" effect from a few and as I am so pale, you would know the difference with me! ha.

So what is Cocoa Brown??

Cocoa Brown was set up by Marissa Carter, a well know beauty expert in Ireland. Marissa launched Cocoa Brown in 2012 and has since released 7 other sister products, that have taken Ireland and the UK by storm. She is also stepping into the US market very soon. 
Cocoa Brown is said to be Fast drying, a Natural colour, Great for sensitive skins, Easy to apply and Floral scent.


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What are my thoughts?

I loved the packaging firstly, so girly and totally something I could get used to using and seeing on my cabinet. I had a few choices on what tan to go with, but I started with her first one she launched the 1 Hour tan. When I went to apply the tan, I shook the bottle and put it on my tanning mitt. The mousse looked very luxurious and nearly edible, almost like whipped cream! The next thing that hit me was the scent. A beautiful perfume that has a light floral scent. Nothing like any tan I have had. It felt alot like a treatment then a chore and was like applying a body souffle to my skin. It was such a nice change to the burnt biscuit smell, other tans give and was non drying also. 
I left mine on for about 2 hours and then showered.The colour was great, a nice medium tan and great for my skin tone. And NO TANGO!!
I showered again 2 days later and the tan was still like new. 
For about €4 in Pennys and for the quality I got, I will be using this way more. 
As a round up!! Smells great, Quick drying, Non sticky, Great colour and Lasts long.

If you are on the look out for a new tan, give this one a go. 
If you want more details or pictures, I can do a Before and After if you want ladies..
Have you tried cocoa brown? Have you tried any of the other products??


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Tanya Burr Lipgloss`s

Hello There!

So I popped into Superdrug in Enniskillen and got a HUGE shock to see Tanya Burr`s Lips and Nails Collection! I was all over that stand. I did not get any Nail polishes, but I did buy 3 glosses, which I half tempted to get the whole lot, because I got so excited!

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For those of you whole don`t know who, Tanya Burr is...Well!

Tanya is a Fashion, Beauty and Lifestyle Blogger and Vlogger. She is from Norwitch and was born the 9th June 1989. Tanya started her channel on YouTube in 2009 and from there it has taken off. Tanya is also a Qualified Makeup Artist , so her channel has amazing tips and tutorials.  She is also soon to be sister in law to the PixiWoo sisters who have their own channel on YouTube to, and own Real Technique brushes. 

Tanya Burr Lips & Nails:

Tanya Burr Lips & Nails where launched in January 2014. Tanya has choosen the colours herself and named them personalty after her favourite things. 

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Lipgloss Range:

Afternoon Tea

Aurora 

Champagne Toast

Chic

Exotic Island

First Date

Heart Skips a Beat

Just Peachy

Lets Travel the World

Picnic in the Park

Smile Dream Sparkle

Vampire Kiss

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Nail Polish Range:

Be Bright, Be Happy, Be You

Bright and Early

Little Duck

Midnight Sparkle

Mini Marshmallows

Mischief Managed

New York Night

Peaches and Cream

Penguin Chic

Riding Hood

My review on the Lipgloss`s

So I picked up 3 glosses from Tanya`s Lipglosses.

At first when I picked up and was trying to decide which ones to get, I noticed the packaging. A clear tube that allowed you to see the true colour, with a black sleek top. Each gloss has Tanya`s signature and a heart at the top of the gloss. They are a perfect size for your handbag and on the go.

The applicator is a flexible doe-foot applicator, which can be a love hate kinda thing. I do feel it could be a little more solid, but other wise I do not mind. 

The colours I choose where:

Aurora

A medium pink gloss with silver flecks. Its the kinda gloss that is "My lips but Better"! A great daytime gloss, super easy to put on and not to worry about. 

Let`s Travel the World

Lets travel the world is an orange-red gloss. It is a great gloss if you want to tip your toe in the bright colours. You can wear this on its own and have a toned down look or put it over lipgloss to add more texture and definition to a look. 

Just Peachy

Just peachy is a quiet opaque peachy nude gloss. This with a smokey eye would look fabulous. 

The glosses !

All of the glosses once your opened them have an amazing scent. They remind me of Strawberry Millions sweets. Any gloss that has`nt got that cherry artificial sweet scent is a winner for me. Even when on your lips you can still smell it and it such a nice treat , that I would almost eat it. 

I really love the names of all the gloss`s, they are so quirky and random and true Tanya Burr!

The colour selections is great, some opaque, others more sheer, some with and without sparkle and have a variety of nudes, shades of pinks, purples and reds. There is something for everyone. Each can be worn alone or over a lipstick. They are a sticky gloss, but not an uncomfortable stickiness. The gloss leaves a wet look effect and does last quiet long on the lips. I didnt find any scum residue that alot of glosses do leave on my lips. 

I will be trying to get the whole collection and try some the polishes.  You can buy Tanya Burr Lips and Nails online from Cloud 10 or from your nearest Superdrug. They are £6.99/€8.50 for the gloss`s and around £5/€7.50 for the nail polishes.

So do you think you will try these? Have you tried any of these, which are your favourites?

If you have not checked out Tanya Burr`s Blog or Channel`s, here are her links:

Blog: Tanya Burr Blog

YouTube Channels: Tanya Burr Main Channel

Tanyas Vlog Channel

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