Benefits new launches....be still my beating heart

Hey guys,
Now I have been a huge fan of Benefit cosmetics since around 1996 when a friend brought me home High beam from a trip to the US. I fell in love with the brand on the bases of this product and I fell hard. I was a regular visitor to the counter in Brown Thomas to feed my obsession.To this day I have never been disappointed with a benefit product.
So you imagine my excitement to see these new launches,I mean OMG how gorge are these fab new pro.
First up is the New They're Real! Double The Lip Liner & Lipstick. This sexy piece of kit comes in 8 STUNNING shades and is available now on counter at only €22 each. They are all gorge and very wearable but if I had to choose a top 3 it would be Pink Thrills,Lusty Rose and Fuchsia Fever!!!!!!!

As if that wasn't exciting enough 8 new shadows have also be added to the They're real collection. With a duo shadow blender its easy to get a sexy vampy look. These are also available now for €26 each. These are all divine and I would happily rock any of these shades on my peepers. If you havent tried Benefit eye shadows you are in for a treat,they glide on,dont settle in creases and have very little fall out.

All this gorgeousness is available on counter right now....Check them out,I know I will be.
Until next time,
Love,
Claire xx

Joico Moisture Co+Wash Whipped Cleansing Conditioner *

Hey Dolls,

So today I'm back with a brand new concept.
Is is from exclusive haircare brand Joico and it is the Joico Colour Co+Wash Whipped Cleansing Conditioner.

Now I will say straight away this feels weird but in a wonderful way. It is like a shaving gel that you wash your hair with,so I was intrigued to say the least. To use you dispense,emulsify and apply to wet hair and leave in for 5 mins then rinse out.

A little goes a long way so it will last a long time. It feels very creamy but once you apply it to the hair the magic happens. You can feel the slip and slide as you apply it to your hair.

My hair was left literally squeaky clean and silky smooth. It is also ideal for colour treated and /or dry hair  which I have  (bloody greys ). It will leave your hair clean and super soft without stripping any of the colour!

The formula is very rich and is sulphate free and also helps to reduce breakage by up to 59%
What I  liked about this product was that it adds shine and volume whilst gently but thoroughly cleansing your hair.
Once you get your head around the fact that you are not washing your hair with shaving gel I  think you will fall in love with this.

It is a unique and innovative concept but one that does exactly what it says on the tin.

Joico is available from selected Hair Salons around the country.

Until next time,
Love,
Claire ...The lipglossaddict xxxx

Wow me Wednesday featuring that's It Alfaparf milano

Hey dolls,
So recently I was lucky enough to receive a parcel from Alfaparf . It was their exciting new shampoo range called that's It blonde ambition. I was very excited to receive product from this range as they are a high end and well respected  brand.I received the blonde ambition shampoo and the treatment mask.

 Now the range says its for blonde hair but it is suitable for any hair colour. First thing i noticed was the fragrance...it smells amazing. The second thing worth noting is that it is purple...deep purple.

 Do not be scared it will not turn your hair purple. What it will do is leave your hair silky smooth and super shiny. The purple tone is to combat any brassiness in the blonde hair.
 Now my hair is dark brown but a few weeks after colouring it (to hide the greys) it starts to loose it shine and go dull and flat. This shampoo really gave my hair amazing shine.My hair was also left silky smooth and very manageable. This is just from the shampoo alone, i shampoo my hair and leave it in for about 3 mins before rinsing out. I also love the fact that it is sulphate and paraben free. I was also sent the that's It blonde ambition  mask. This is not purple but a pearlesent white. It also smells divine. I left this on my hair for 10 mins ( i was shaving my legs ). When i washed it out my hair felt like silk and whilst the shine from the shampoo was amazing the shine following the mask was mirror like. This is because of the light reflecting pearl particles in the products that diffuse light. It also contains ceremide to strenghten the hair.  This means not only does look better it actually is better and stronger.

Now as i said my hair is dark brown and i loved the products,i also gave them to my mum to try out. She has natural salt and pepper hair now (its fab)  so wanted to see how she would get on with it. The night she used it she rang me to tell me how shiny her hair was. She said prior to this shampoo she found it hard to get shine on her hair. She loves it ....so much so she wont give it back lol.
The that's It range can be purchased in selected hair salons.

Cork fashion week Opera Lane autumn/winter 15 preview

Hey guys so last week i was lucky enough to be on the guest list for the invite only Opera Lane autumn/winter 15 fashion preview. This fab event took place at the very trendy Perry St. Cafe which was transformed on the night. The event itself was fantastic..food and prosecco and fab DJ really set the mood. As the models took to the runway we were not disappointed.

 Showcasing the latest trends i have to say there was a lot that caught my eye,from the luxurious faux furs to snuggly knits and sparkly numbers perfect for the festive season. There is a huge array of shops in opera lane,from Topshop, to Only to H&M and Tommy Hilfiger and lots of others. Hell theres even a Starbucks there now which is the perfect spot to take a break and refuel before continuing your shopping trip.
Take a look for yourselves. .....

 It was a very stylish and exciting event and a great opportunity to meet up with my fellow cloggers  (cork bloggers)

 

                                           Richael from @shelllabelle and myself.



 I also found out on the night that the wonderful Natasha Crowley who styled the show is available free of charge (by appointment) to help you figure out your style. So if you are stuck in a rut and fancy a change or have no idea what you suits you check out the Opera Lane website and make your free appointment. I know I will be.Claire xxx

Equal -part 2 Body products

Hey guys ,so a while back I did a blog on  EQUAL perfumes Ireland in midleton. That blog was all about perfumes,but this one is on their fab range of body products. I have over the last number of week been trying everything from bath bombs to shower gels and bubble bath and body lotions and hand creams. It been hard but someone has to do it hahaha.

Ok so the first thing I want to cover are the bath bombs...OMG they are fab totally comparable with Lush bath bombs but only a fraction of the price . I have had a few different ones and they all really soften the water and leave my skin really soft and not at all dried out.I must say my favourite one was a rose bath bomb with actual rose petals in it..how luxurious!!!!

The next products I want to mention are the bath/shower products and body lotions. These are lovely again they are not drying on the skin the bathing products do not strip the skin of essential moisture. They are handmade in the U.K.and are of really good quality. The body lotions glide onto the skin and sink in really quickly. The leave a beautiful scent on the skin which is subtle and they are not sticky or tacky. You can get dressed straight away after applying these body lotions. This is good because lets face it nobody has time to be hanging around waiting for body lotion to sink in.

The next product i want to mention is the hand lotion. This I absolutely loved..I had the rose water and argon oil and it was a real treat. It was very moisturising but not greasy. I found I was able to use this throughout the day and it didn't hinder me by being slippy or greasy .This  is great as i have small kids my hands are always in and out of water.

The last product I want to talk about is the amazing Bar of SHAMPOO!!!! Yes you read that right its a solid bar of shampoo and its pretty cool. I didn't know what to expect when i used it but it worked really well even on my hair which is past shoulder lenght. It lathers up really well and leaves hair squeaky clean and smelling amazing. My hubby loved this product...well we both did to be fair once you get your head around it lol I tried the Solid Shampoo Bar in Thyme & Mint its is fragranced with pure essential oils for a beautiful natural fragrance. I did find that this shampoo did not strip my hair and it was left feeling beautifully soft .

Have you discovered this wonderful shop yet...the one I visited was in Midleton but there more opening up around Cork. A new shop is opening soon in Glanmire 

Check out the facebook page          EQUAL perfumes Ireland

Tight Ass Tuesday....Get your Glow on with Botanics Radiance Balm

WOW WOW WOW...That's all I can say about this little tube form the Botanics range in Boots.
Its the Radiance Balm,All Bright and its fan- bloody- tastic.

It glides onto the skin and give a stunning glow. This can be used all over the face under your foundation which will give a beautiful ' lit from within' look to the skin.
It can also be used over your foundation as a highlighter on the high points of your cheeks,down the centre of the nose and in the cupids bow.
This balm smells Divine..it would also be really nice along the collar bones to add a sexy glow or down the shins to give the illusion of longer and leaner limbs( and who doesn't want that??)
Anther spot to use it is under the brow..it gives a clean edge and the illusion of higher arch so a more awake appearance to the eye area.
It reminds me a lot of  Benefits highlighters..it will give a very similar effect but for a much smaller price.
I bought mine this week in Boots in Mahon Point and its 1/2 price so it only costs a tiny €3.99
Get yours fast...you will not be disappointed.

 This is how it is packaged and normally retails at €7.99,currently €3.99 in  Boots in Mahon Point

 This is the colour of the product its a light peachy colour.

This is my before and after the before is the grey looking hand on top and the after is the bottom hand which just looks youthful and glowy.

Wow me Wednesday....Got2be Happy Hour hairspray

Welcome back to wow me Wednesday...

Today's review is a bit of a weird one but its something most of us use..its hairspray.
Do you want a stunning style that lasts? Then got2b happy hour 24 hour hairspray  will be your ultimate new best friend. Gives your style the long lasting hold you want  from morning until night.
First thing to mention...some hairsprays have a strong chemical scent..not this one  it has a fresh almost fruity scent.
This gives really good hold to the hair without stopping the hair from moving in a natural way. ...your  hair style is intact but the hair has good body and movement if that makes any sense?
You don't get helmet hair with this hairspray but you do get long lasting hold.
It also doesn't leave the hair crunchy which i hate. You can still run your fingers through your hair  without any stickiness or tackiness a huge plus point for me :)
This left my hair really shiny and was easy to brush out if i changed my mind on the style.
You can spray the whole head or spray individual strands to create a funkier style..whatever look you want this will hold it in place.
Available in Boots,Sam McCauleys and other selected pharmacies as well as some major supermarkets It is  priced at around  €5.75 or included in the 3 for 2 at boots right now