Beat the winter skin !!!!

Dull, grey and miserable, if this describes your skin as well as the winter weather keep reading. If like most of us after the excess of Christmas your skin needs a helping hand try out some of these beauties.

Clarins Beauty Flash Balm,this has been a favourite of mine for about 5 years now. It can used on top of moisturiser on non makeup days to give your skin a dewy glow. It is a peach colour which counteracts the grey hue we all have this time of the year. It can also be used under makeup again to give a glow. If you are really in dire straits in can also be used as a mask. Available from Clairns counters nationwide  for €36.50.

Benefit 'that gal' Brightening Face primer. This is another favourite of mine for this time of year. It can be worn alone or under make up to give a bright dewy finish to the skin.This product is a lot more pink so really gives you a healthy skin tone. I have even popped a little bit over the top of a made up face on particularly bad days lol.It flatters all skin tones from the palest of the pale to the deepest of the deep. Available on counter at Benefit nationwide €32.

Last but not least is the Botanics All Bright radiance Balm,again this can be used as a over your moisturiser to give a healthy glow. It can also be used also also silky makeup primer. I have also so used a little of this over foundation as a highlighter.This is also available from Boots stores at a very affordable   €7.99. This is also included in the 3 for 2 offer so grab it fast .

Of course it goes without saying that you should be drinking plenty of water to combat dry and dull  skin from the inside. This is often easier said than done as lets face it water while good for you is boring. Hopefully these products will help you at least look healthy on the outside. To help the inside drink the bloody water!!!



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Tame your brows with Catrice cosmetics

Strong thick brows are back to be the focus for winter and have become a central feature on catwalks everywhere.  Catrice Cosmetics has all your eyebrow necessities at the ready to create a bold, chic look.

Catrice Longlasting Brow Definer is a new innovative product that has a unique formula which provides natural colour results for perfectly defined brows. With this product you can thicken and even out any irregularities in the brow structure. The extra thin applicator gives ease of application. Available in 3 shades, blonde, dark blonde and brown.€3.69

Catrice Eye Brow Stylist creates the perfect brows thanks to its’ professional brush which facilitates the application of the powdery texture on to the eyebrows for a professional finish. €2.79

Catrice Eye Brow Set is the ideal tool for gorgeous, shapely eyebrows. This practical set includes two shades of powder for lighter and darker eyebrows, tweezers, a brush and a mirror. The duo shades can be perfectly aligned to suit the individuals’ eyebrow colour. Catrice Eye Brow Set is a one stop shop to eyebrow perfection. €4.49

Catrice Eyebrow Filler Perfecting & Shaping Gel creates fuller, thicker eyebrows. The application wand is coated in a fast-drying texture that fills in small gaps and irregularities. The gel is clump-free to give a smooth, polished finish to your eyebrows. €3.99

Catrice Fixing Brow Wax this waxy texture forms your brows into a flawless arch and keeps them in shape for an optimal brow styling finish. It is housed in a practical pen with retractable element for even product dispersion. €3.49

Eyebrows have firmly secured their position as a standout beauty feature. For the brows you’ve always dreamed of Catrice cosmetics have all the products you require to instantly up your brow game.

Catrice make up line is available in Penneys  (Primark) and selected pharmacies nationwide.

Cocoa Brown....Golden Goddess Oil

Cocoa Brown Golden Goddess is the latest product from the amazing Marissa Carter.OMG,what I can I say...i want to bathe in this. This is without a doubt the best shimmering dry oil on the market. It is silky soft,the oil sinks in straight away with no greasy feeling. It smells Divine,and the shimmer is out of this world. It's tiny almost micro particles of shimmer so the effect is very classy. It is not clumpy glitter reminiscent of going clubbing in the 90's .....(as if)!!!!!

This is it...the Holy grail of shimmer oils.

 Enough here to do your whole arm but how gorgeous is it.?

 Look at the rich tone and subtly shimmer!!

One gorgeous hand and one not so gorgeous lol


I am a huge Cocoa brown fan and was very excited to try this new product. I high tailed it into penneys to get my hands on a bottle of the golden goddess oil and  I was not disappointed. The shimmer is suspended in the oil so you have to 'shake it to wake it '. The oil itself feels rich and luxurious on the skin. This product by used with or with fake tan. I wore it over my One hour Dark tan (review to follow ....hint it's amazeballs) and the effect was beautiful. I have worn it without tan too across my decolatage to really take the bare look off me,and it worked a treat. It makes your skin glow almost as if it was lit from withi

 It was amazing to wear to Christmas nights out but but I can't wait to see it in the summer too. I used it on my decolletage and on my arms. I used it down my shins (makes the old legs look fantastic) . I also used it on my face namely my cheekbones as a shimmer highlight. It is a beautiful product and one I would highly recommend.

WARNING: Wearing this product may  cause you to strut around feeling like a supermodel .

As with all Cocoa Brown products the Golden Goddess oil is available in penneys/primary and selected pharmacies. I'm heading of in there tomorrow to restock.

Love Claire xx

3 month fitness challenge with Slimways

If you have been following my blog here and my facebook page you will know i undertook a 3 month fitness challenge with Slimways.
I was in bad shape having had 2 pregnancies back to back. I was chronically unfit. To be honest i had never really had any level of fitness. However as a mum of 2 lively toddlers that needed to change.

The team in Slimways are fantastic. It is a very welcoming space,you don't ever feel uncomfortable down there. The trainers are brilliant,they push you to the limit and they get results. They explain everything very well and monitor your technique constantly. They have a unique concept in Slimways,it's called SALT....Slimways Assembly Line Training.This is a new concept for aerobic fitness. It is aerobic full 60 minute class with cardiovascular, strength, spinning and stretching.
 It is suitable for women of all shapes and sizes. There are 4 studios and you spend 15 minutes in each one doing High Intensity Interval Training  (HIITS). It is a complete workout ....believe me I have been in bits after a few classes.
One thing I loved is that you never get bored....it is a different workout every time and usually a different instructor in each room .

They also do personal training with a designated trainer for your 6 week programme. They have have a highly equipped state of the art private gym.
They also have free underground parking .



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