Showing posts with label Lips. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Lips. Show all posts

20 July 2017

Penneys Lip Kit in Cookie Dough - Review & Time Test

12:26 PM Beauty Bitz , Lips 0 Comments
Dia daoibh!


Primark, or Penneys as it's known here in Ireland, recently launched their PS Pro Lip Kit Matte Collection.  This is basically a dupe for the Kylie Jenner Lip Kit which is available for a substantially larger amount of money.
In the review video below, I tried out the shade Chocolate Brownie. It also comes in a lighter nude shade called Cookie Dough.  They're priced at €4 and available in store now (if you're lucky enough to get your hands on one).  They've also since come out with a matte metallic range.



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31 July 2016

Sleek Matte Me New Shade Swatches 2016

7:00 AM Beauty Bitz , Lips 0 Comments
Dia daoibh!
Today's post is a delayed and surprise post (even to me!).  I uploaded my Sleek Matte Me Swatch & Review video to my >YOU TUBE CHANNEL< a few weeks ago and had planned on writing up an accompanied post with up close images of the swatches.  That was the plan..... until my laptop decided not to read the card I had taken the pictures on..... until today! So here it is! Better late than never!
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26 July 2016

Colourpop Ultra Matte Lips Review & Giveaway 💋

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Dia daoibh!
Today's post is an accompaniment of the Colourpop video I uploaded recently (at the very end of this post), reviewing and swatching my new Ultra Matte Liquid Lipsticks.  Here's an up close look at the shades I chose - Chi, Midi, Trap, Lumiere 2 and Cheap Thrills.  Also, check out the giveaway details at the end! :)
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25 March 2016

NYX Lip Lingerie Review, Swatches & Time Test 💋

12:00 AM Beauty Bitz , Lips 0 Comments
Dia daoibh!
Today brings yet another exciting day for all you liquid lipstick fans!! A couple of weeks ago I noticed that the NYX Lingerie Collection hit Boots online and I got in there quick to order four shades.  Priced at €9.25 they're pocked friendly in comparison to other matte liquid lipsticks out there.
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29 February 2016

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18 February 2016

YSL Glossy Stains Review

10:40 PM Beauty Bitz , Lips 0 Comments
Dia daoibh!
Yet another #FitzyFriday has rolled along.  I actually cannot believe we are half way through February.  I still feel like I'm not back into proper routine since the Christmas break!  It seems fitting though, as this week's video is a review on some beauty products that are, in fact, not new to the market.  They have been around for a while now but I realised I had never given them a mention on my blog or channel.
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22 January 2016

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11 December 2015

Current Favourite Lip Combos

11:38 PM Beauty Bitz , Lips 0 Comments
Dia daoibh!

TGIF...... am I right!? I've been sick this week.. boo! :( But thankfully I had this video recorded since last week so that I can keep up with my theme of #FitzyFriday.  I'm aiming to have a new blogpost or video up every Friday.  I hope you like the idea and I hope I can stick to it! That's the beauty of having a blog and a You Tube Channel.  If I happen to be sick and unable to record a video, I can hopefully write a blogpost instead!
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07 October 2013

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22 March 2013

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12 March 2013

New shades of Clarins Instant Light Natural Lip Perfector available NOW!

4:05 PM Beauty Bitz , Clarins 15 Comments
Dia daoibh!

Mega impulse post here but I quickly just wanted to give you some valuable beauty information that most beauty fanatics are not aware of!!

 If you're a fan of the Clarins Instant Light Natural Lip Perfectors this will be music to your ears. You may probably have seen a few lot of posts about Clarins releasing 3 spanking new shades of the beautiful lipglosses.
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08 February 2013

MAC Candy Yum-Yum now available!

6:48 PM Beauty Bitz , Lips 5 Comments
Dia daoibh!

Ok MEGA impulse post here but I quickly just want to let you know that Sell-out success Limited Edition MAC Lipstick Candy Yum-Yum has JUST been added the >>House of Fraser website<< (about 40 minutes ago!!) 12 were added to the website, I got the first one! 

Back in March of 2012 MAC fans (not sure if this was just Canadian/American voters) voted for their favourite shades of lipsticks, lipglasses and eye shadows. 18 of each were selected from past collections and MAC said they would bring back the three shades with the most votes from each category as an online exclusive, limited edition collection called..... wait for it.... MAC By Request Collection
Candy Yum Yum, described as "The Lipstick dreams were made of" was one of the lipstick shades selected. It was originally part of the Quite Cute collection (April 2011 -USA). MAC noted the huge success of sales on Candy Yum-Yum and decided to add it to their permanent line. It has been available in the US since December but us internationalers have had to wait until ....well..... tonight (if you're in the UK or Ireland!)
Of course, this lippie won't be to everyone's taste as it is a super pigmented, neon pink with a matte finish, but if that's your thing head on over to the >House of Fraser< website to see if you will be lucky enough to grab one!

Slán!

 11/02/13 UPDATE: The new MAC Viva Glam Nicki 2 lipstick and lipgloss have also just been added >HERE< 

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26 November 2012

You Organic Lip Balm

10:46 AM Beauty Bitz , Lips 7 Comments
Dia daoibh!

For the past while I have been trying out a new lip product. When it comes to the Autumn Winter months Lip care is very near the the top of my beauty regime! My lips become very dry and crack quite easily so I constantly have various products on the go. 
Recently I have been trying out a lip balm from You Organic, an Irish organic cosmetic and skincare company. The Natural Cosmetic range was founded by Ursula Elmes - a Dublin based practicing Acupuncturist and Holistic Skin Therapist after she suffered a severe dermatological reaction to a well known brand. All of her products are gentle on skin, sourced from fair trade suppliers, contains no nasty chemicals and against animal testing plus she uses her own blend of essential oils and herbs. For sale on her website and selected stockists are body lotions, face cream, candles and of course the following lipbalm.
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07 November 2012

INGLOT Bloggers Event Limerick

1:43 PM Beauty Bitz , Eyes 10 Comments
Dia Daoibh!

Last night I attended the >INGLOT< Blogger event in Limerick that was taking place to give us a sneak peek  into some of the new products coming out. I was delighted to receive a complementary goodie bag and of course being the INGLOT fangirl that I am, I also purchased some products on the night!
I took some snaps to share with you all so here we go!

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05 October 2012

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24 July 2012

Prep before you pucker

4:38 PM Beauty Bitz , Lips 7 Comments
 Dia daoibh!

I'm very happy to announce that the below post that I wrote was featured in RSVP Magazine Website HERE :)


Think Lips. Think perhaps Angelina Jolie lips. I’m sure she doesn’t just lather on the lipstick or lip-gloss without prepping. No matter the size or plumpness of your lips, they will look 100 times better if you have prepped before applying your fav colour. Scrubs and plumpers are all well and good, but what your lips really need to look the beez kneez is for them to be well moisturised. Enter Lip Balms!! Here are a few for you to consider.

Product
The Handmade Soap Company Lip Balm



About
It’s not just soaps that the Irish brand The Handmade Soap Company makes. They produce a whole range of 100% natural skin/ body products, including lip balms. Here I have the 'Au Natural with Rosehip Oil' and ‘Calendula & Orange’ ones. I expected the former to be rose scented but I was wrong. I guess that's what they meant by "au natural" as this baby was unscented. It was mega hard to get any product onto my finger to use. Swirling my finger simply did not suffice so I ended up having to scoop bits up with my nail... ick! I much prefer the Calendula & Orange flavour. Although this too is a bit hard to work with, it seems to have slight little bits in it which smooth out onto the lips and the orange scent is scrummy.  It also comes in a Choco Mint Scent.
Packaging
As you can see it's in a little metal tin (smaller than a Vaseline tin) but because it contains natural oils, more goodness is packed in so I wouldn't let the size put you off. If you’re one for natural ingredients, these ones may be for you.
Price
€4.50 from thehandmadesoapcompany.ie
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Product
Eau Thermale Avène Cold Cream Lip cream

About
Avène is a French Skincare brand highly focused and centered around Avène Thermal Spring Water and its soothing properties. It works. It's as simple as that.  After some harsh weather a few months ago, my lips were left cracked, very tight, dry and flaky looking. It took 2-3 days for my lips to go from that to almost back to normal. When I applied the lip cream there was immediate relief. It's not sticky in the least. It has quite a smooth almost creamy consistency. It has a slight scent. I would describe it as having a..... baby smell! Yano, like baby wipes, baby powder, that kind of smell! It's thick and colour-less. Rarely has a product worked this fast for me when they are so dehydrated so I was genuinely surprised at the quick results
Packaging
Very simple and clean looking, squeezy tube, hygienic packaging.
Price
It retails at €10.17 for 15ml. It is on the pricier side, but personally when it comes to my lips aching for some relief, I would be willing to spend that! It should be available in various pharmacies in Ireland but if there is a Unicare near you, have a look there first.
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Product
Carmex Moisture Plus

About
Carmex is a cult classic and adored by many (including me!) Some ingredients worth noting in their newest balm are vitamin E and aloe so it will help to nourish and moisturise lips, along with SPF15. As you can see, this one has a pinky/peach colour. I have to say I'm not crazy about the smell. It does have a peachy smell, but to me personally it's a bit sickley. It has a very slight tingle like the original formulations but much milder. It's very moisturising and adds shine and a small tint to the lips. I wasn't entirely blown away mainly because I was a bit disappointed with the smell. It's always nice to see a brand branching out and trying new things though, so thumbs up to Carmex for that!
Packaging
The packaging of these products has completely changed from the usual yellow and red to a sleeker looking nudish/silver tube. This new stick is much thinner and has a slant applicator
Price
Carmex Moisture Plus is widely available throughout Ireland from all leading pharmacies and selected grocery outlets for the RRP of €5.98
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Product
Vaseline Lip Therapy with Cocoa Butter

About
This does smell gorg!! I find Vaseline Lip Therapy an “ok” product. It adds moisture to the lips but doesn’t hydrate them; more so just acts as a barrier to the cold weather or heat. Meh! That’s about it really, cheap and cheerful and easy to source if you’re stuck!
Packaging
Same as all the others, small, metal tin which you swirl on your finger to apply.
Price
For €1.99 in pharmacies and shops nationwide, it’s a steal and worth it if you’re stuck on those harsh cold days.
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01 March 2012

The Handmade Soap Company

12:13 PM Lips , Skincare 14 Comments
Dia daoibh!

In case you haven't heard about The Handmade Soap Company, I now introduce you to them and some of their products. The company is relatively new, set up in 2009 in Kells, Co. Meath (Ireland that is!) It's not just soaps they make, they produce a whole range of 100% natural skin/ body products. Here are some of my products:


First up is the 'Hand Cream For All Skin Types'. 
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23 February 2012

Eau Thermale Avène Cold Cream Lip Cream

12:01 AM Avène , Lips 14 Comments
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Avène. Heard of it? It's a French Skincare brand highly focused and centered around Avène Thermal Spring Water and it's soothing properties.

"Very low mineralised, rich in silica and trace elements, the Avène Thermal Spring Water has been clinically proven to be naturally soothing, anti-irritating and anti-free radical."

So, if you're into your natural, soothing, dermatological goodies, this brand in particular may interest you.

I was actually sent a lip product, their  Eau Thermale Avène Cold Cream Lip cream . This could not have come at a better time, (about 2 weeks ago) as the weather was cold and I myself had a touch of the flu and was feeling run down. My lips were very dry. Here it is.


Very simple and clean looking packaging. Here's some
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09 February 2012

Carmex Moisture Plus - Sheer Peach

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Carmex. One of, if not my favourite lip balm brands. Their newest addition is the Moisture Plus range. The packaging of these products has completely changed from the usual yellow and red to a sleeker looking nudish/silver tube. 

Some ingredients worth noting are vitamin E and aloe so it will help to nourish and moisturise lips, along with SPF15. Fragrances/shades available instore now are Clear, Sheer Pink and Sheer Peach. The two newest colours which you may or may not be able to get your hands on soon are Sheer Plum and Sheer Berry


Source
I was sent the Sheer Peach one to try our. Here it is:
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28 November 2011

Brand new e.l.f Lipsticks alert!

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Dia daoibh!

If you follow me on TWITTER you might have heard that I was chosen by e.l.f (Eyes Lips Face) Cosmetics to review their line of brand new and un-released lipsticks!! I was delighted to be chosen, as I knew many British ladies were also keen to review these babies!! I was a bit late in receiving mine due to the postal services, but finally they arrived. The lipsticks are part of the permanent regular line and just in the last couple of days, are now available on the website HERE for just £1.50/€1.75! Here are the 6 colours available

L-R: Nostalgic, Charming, Flirtatious, Captivating, Sociable, Fearless. 

THE PACKAGING

I personally really like the packaging. I love that you can see the colour of the lipstick straight away. I'm not a fan of clear lids in the effort to do this, so to me this is the best idea I have seen for this! I do have a few little quams though! Scroll back up to the first pic. Notice anything!?? The lid of the 5th one is the opposite way around. I presume this was a mistake. Also, if you'd care to take a look at the picture below, you will notice that 2 lipsticks were missing their name & info labels from the end. Hmmm....not the best start, but nothing disastrous either, just a little hiccup I guess!!


One other slight negative I have about the packaging is that when fully wound closed, the head of the lipstick still sticks out over the clear tube (as seen in the pic below), so it will be easy to take chunks out of it when replacing the lid. Other than these few factors, they are reasonably sturdy for the price and overall I really do like the packaging. 



THE PRODUCT

Now onto the actual lipsticks. They have a slight sweet fragrance which is lovely and can be tasted ever so slightly when removing if you lick your lips! 
They are extremely moisturising. They leave a moist/wet look on the lips and are very easy to apply and blend. Because they are so moisturising, this means that they are also quite delicate (which as below, you can see I learned the hard way!!) This is my own fault though, as I opened the lipstick to the max for photographic purposes!! On regular usage I'm sure most of you won't be opening it fully!! NOT for the heavy handed! Now my 'Captivating' is a bit of a mess.  Boo!! :(



THE SHADES

And now moving onto the most interesting part; the colours!! First impression? B-E-A-uuuutiful colours! Amazingly pigmented. I would even say they are even on par with MAC, including even the nude colour! Here we go!!  

   Nostalgic,         Charming,               Flirtatious,             Captivating,            Sociable,        Fearless

NOSTALGIC




CHARMING





FLIRTATIOUS




CAPTIVATING




SOCIABLE
(This has a small amount of silver glitter in it but it doesn't show up in pics or in person! You can see it when you take off the lipstick though! Dono what that's all about!! Perhaps to make it seem shinier!? Meh!)






FEARLESS





                                                                               UPDATE: I wore Fearless today and just wanted to update of how it wore. Reds are notorious for staying power/staining and this was the same. Most (but not all!!) of the moisture faded as expected but A LOT of the colour stayed. This is how my lips are looking after 6hours 36 minutes!  (click to have a bigger look)

I have something to say..... I would GENUINELY wear ALL of these colours! There is not one that I do not like. The nude didn't photograph particularly well, but in person it is fab. I was particularly surprised by it (Nostalgic) I've never come across a cheap nude lipstick as good as this. It really is fantastically pigmented for a nude. Also the red (Fearless) shocked me. In person it's slightly deeper, it looks a little bit pinker in the photo's but it is one of THEE nicest reds I have ever tried!! (even though my boyfriend is scared of it!!)


e.l.f are one company who are great when it comes to special deals/codes etc. It is currently their 4th birthday and details of there offer is as follows:

(Extended until 9am 29/11/2011) Free shipping always gets me!! Keep an eye of their FACEBOOK and TWITTER for more offers too.


I am extremely impressed with e.l.f's new additions and at £1.50/€1.75 they're an absolute steal! Just be careful with them when opening and closing ;) What colours are your favourites? Which do you think looks best on me!!? Is your boyfriend/brother/father/male friend afraid of dramatic colours!!?

These products were sent to me for free from e.l.f Cosmetics for reviewing purposes. All opinions above are completely my own, 100% honest thoughts on the product.

Slán!

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