St. Tropez Wash Off Instant Glow Mousse Review

Dia daoibh!

I've never tried a St. Tropez product before. There; I said it..... Tanning fans around the world may gasp in shock* (*sarcasm) but if I'm being honest I'm not a major tanner. I will apply it for occasions and the odd night out but other that that I'm not bothered. Today I'm going to review the St. Tropez Wash Off Instant Glow. Because it's such a hyped brand when it comes to fake tanning I was quite excited to give it a go.

St. Tropez themselves say

NYC All Day Long Smooth Skin Foundation Review

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My skin:

Shade: MAC NW15/Pale/Cool toned

Type: Normal (as "normal" goes!)

Problems: Very slight redness/broken capillaries around the nose & cheeks (where I like my coverage)

Coverage preferred: Medium

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Today I'm going to review for you a budget brand foundation I am very impressed with. It's NYC's All Day Long Smooth Skin Foundation. It's priced at....... wait for it....... just €3.99/£3.99. I say I'm very impressed.... I say it's only €3.99.... I believe you may be excited to read on!!?

NEGATIVES

NYC claim the foundation will give a "A smooth skin appearance which lasts up to 14 hours". Now after trying this for a full week I do have a drawback if it's longevity you're looking for in a foundation.

15% off Cloud10Beauty

Dia daoibh!

For those of you who read my previous posts and watched my video about Real Techniques I thank you. I know not everyone is confident about ordering from companies overseas and, as I mentioned in the video, you might be interested in supporting an Irish company instead. Well here's the post for you.

I present to you, a 15% off code for ordering online with >Cloud 10 Beauty<

>   15% Off Code - CLOUD15OFF   <

This discount code is valid until the 31st January 2013. This includes getting 15% off  Real Techniques Brushes!! Click >HERE< to see the range they stock.

Cloud10Beauty is an Irish, online beauty store. Well known brands they stock are Sigma Brushes UK, Essie, NUXE, Sleek, St. Tropez Tan, and many more. I myself have ordered from the store and their service is second to none, with great communication, quick delivery and great pricing.

I wasn't asked to write this post; I just want to let you all know of some great places to shop and of course share codes for you to get money off and the best deal possible! 

Slán

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Real Techniques Blush Brush

Dia daoibh!

Want to save a lot of money when purchasing Real Techniques Brushes? >CLICK HERE< immediately to see how I saved!

Click on each link below to see the Real Techniques Brushes I bought:

>Real Techniques Starter Set<

>Real Techniques Core Collection<

>Real Techniques Setting Brush<

Here's an up close look at the Blush Brush from Samantha Chapman's line of Make-up brushes. All brushes from the line are:

v  Hand-cut ultra-plush synthetic taklon bristles for high-definition results

v  Extended aluminum ferrules for light, easy use

v  Brush names for quick reference

v  Self-standing bases* for countertop display

v  Panoramic brush cases included with sets for travel or display

v 100% cruelty-free.

All brushes are multi purpose but I will include what Sam designed this one as primarily, to give you an idea.

"Contour and define cheeks for flawlessly blended, high-definition results"

First impressions of this brush...

Real Techniques Setting Brush

Dia daoibh!

Want to save a lot of money when purchasing Real Techniques Brushes? >CLICK HERE< immediately to see how I saved!

Click on each link below to see the Real Techniques Brushes I bought:

>Real Techniques Starter Set<

>Real Techniques Core Collection<

>Real Techniques Blush Brush<

Here's an up close look at the Setting Brush from Samantha Chapman's line of Make-up brushes. All brushes from the line are:

v  Hand-cut ultra-plush synthetic taklon bristles for high-definition results

v  Extended aluminum ferrules for light, easy use

v  Brush names for quick reference

v  Self-standing bases* for countertop display

v  Panoramic brush cases included with sets for travel or display

v 100% cruelty-free.

All brushes are multi purpose but I will include what Sam designed them as primarily, to give you an idea.

"The key to completing any look with a controlled dusting of powder or highlighter:"

This brush wasn't available initially in Ireland but is creeping into shops now.

Real Techniques Core Collection

Dia daoibh!

Want to save a lot of money when purchasing Real Techniques Brushes? >CLICK HERE< immediately to see how I saved!

Click on each link below to see the Real Techniques Brushes I bought:

>Real Techniques Starter Set<

>Real Techniques Blush Brush<

>Real Techniques Setting Brush<

Here's an up close look at the Core Collection from Samantha Chapman's line of Make-up brushes. All brushes are:

v  Hand-cut ultra-plush synthetic taklon bristles for high-definition results

v  Extended aluminum ferrules for light, easy use

v  Brush names for quick reference

v  Self-standing bases* for countertop display

v  Panoramic brush cases included with sets for travel or display

v 100% cruelty-free.

All brushes are multi purpose but I will include what Sam designed them as primarily, to give you an idea.

The Core Collection includes 4 full-size brushes and a case:

Here's a look at the brushes in the set individually...

Real Techniques Starter Set

Dia daoibh!

Want to save a lot of money when purchasing Real Techniques Brushes? >CLICK HERE< immediately to see how I saved!

Click on each link below to see the Real Techniques Brushes I bought:

>Real Techniques Core Collection<

>Real Techniques Blush Brush<

>Real Techniques Setting Brush<

Here's an up close look at the Starter Set from Samantha Chapman's line of Make-up brushes. All brushes are:

v  Hand-cut ultra-plush synthetic taklon bristles for high-definition results

v  Extended aluminum ferrules for light, easy use

v  Brush names for quick reference

v  Self-standing bases* for countertop display

v  Panoramic brush cases included with sets for travel or display

v 100% cruelty-free.

All brushes are multi purpose but I will include what Sam designed them as primarily, to give you an idea.

The Starter Set includes 5 full-size brushes and a case:

Here's a look at the brushes in the set individually....

Heard of iHerb?

Dia daoibh,

Today's post is hopefully one that might help you save a few quid if you are interested in buying Real Techniques Brushes. I discovered iHerb after watching a fellow blogger and YouTuber  heyyyjune mentioning them in a video. Off I went to do some research and I'm so glad I did. I have saved quite a bit!

iHerb is an online store which sells nutritional supplements and other healthy products. The organisations is based in California. They sell eco-friendly, cruelty free and organic products at amazing prices.

 Real Techniques brushes are also available in store from Boots and online from places such as >Cloud 10 Beauty< but I got mine cheapest from iHerb.

Now onto what you all want to know..... the prices!

The following were my figures worked out: ...

Dear Diary....

Dia daoibh!

Well halloooo there!! Happy New Year to you all. I hope 2013 will be a great one for all my readers. So; the last time I spoke to you all was Christmas eve with my New Year's Giveaway Post (which is still open for another 2 weeks if you would like to enter). 

Since then, Santa has been and gone to my house, I have spent time with family and eaten lots of gorgeous food and drank equally as gorgeous wine! I tweeted today that "My body is back to work/reality but my brain...... is not." Does anyone else feel like this!!? It's not a negative thing, I just realise it's time to snap back to "reality" now and make the most of the New Year.