Wow me Wednesday.......Skincode Skincare range

Hey dolls,
So a while back the lovely people at Skincode sent me out at very generous box of products to try out for you guys. If you are not familiar with the brand it is a  Swiss based company. Based on the principle that the skin is an living organ and it's genetic "code"must be respected, the brand provide us with high performance innovative products that I was very excited to try.

The starting point with Skincare is the Essentials range. This targets the daily needs of the skin of both men and women. They are 100% free of fragrance,colours, preservatives making them suitable for even the most sensitive of skins. The entire collection is dermatologically tested and they do not test on animals or use any animal derivatives.
The key ingredient CM-GLUCON is in ALL the products across all ranges, protects the skins natural defences as well as stimulating collagen and elastin production. This is vital for anti aging benefit.
The brand caters for all skintypes, from normal,dry ,dehydrated and oily.

It is a very comprehensive brand with products individually formulated for each skin type. The textures are beautiful. The product sinks into the skin and gave me a gorgeous base on which I could apply my make up.
The essentials range was my starting point with the brand and i was very impressed.
I used the Protective Day Cream which really locks in moisture and deeply hydrates the skin. As I said a beautiful base for makeup.

I also used the Regenerating Night Cream,this works on improving skin elasticity and minimising wrinkles. In the morning my skin felt beautifully soft and supple.



From here I moved on to the Exclusive range. This is high end luxury orientated, revolutionary cellular skincare line designed to address the specific needs of mature skin. The Exclusive products are comprised of a peptide complex and a biologically active collagen booster which improves the skins structure.

I used the Exclusive Cellular Anti aging Cream and i freaking loved it. Seriously this feels like velvet on the skin....I wish they would bring this out for the whole body!!!!! This cream also contains Dermaxyl which smooths out wrinkles,vitamins C and E and Shea butter. It is luxury in a jar.

To complement the day cream I also used the Cellular Night Refine and Repair. This is amazing,seriously it is the only night cream i ever want to use. It is designed to help aging skin to look rejuvenated,smoother,brighter and younger. It contains a special peeling peptide to mimic the cell renewal of a much younger skin. It also contains Urea,Hyaluronic acid,Lactic acid, Vitamins A and E and Shea butter.

I also used the Exclusive Cellular Perfect Skin Capsules. These little guys are suitable for all skin types. I used them at night under the refine and repair cream. Each capsule contains a silky serum which protects the skin from free radical damage and improves skin elasticity. The skin is left feeling super soft and glowing.Extra ingredients include Phospholipids, Hydraulic acid,Ginseng root extract, Centella Asiatica and evening primrose extract.

I was so so impressed with this brand. It is the first brand that I have seen visible results on my deep forehead wrinkles. I am in my mid/late 30's but have very deep forehead lines. This is a result of grimacing for months on end in pain after a horrendous car accident in in my early 20's. I have tried so many creams in the hope of diminishing  these lines and i really feel this is the range to do it. After just a few nights the difference was massive, even my hubby noticed( and that's saying something!!!) I highly highly recommend this range..please check it out.

Till next time,

Love Claire xxx

SoSue Nail Polish

Hey guys,
Before Christmas i was very kindly sent some nail polish by SoSue range. This is the range brought out by super blogger Suzanne Jackson. I hadn't tried the range before so was very excited to try it out. I was sent out a gorgeous red, very festively named "Rudolph's Mistress" along with a fab silver called" Silver Lining" and the top coat.

I must say i was very impressed with these polishes. They are a gel effect polish so they do last that bit longer on the nails. They do say up to  seven days wear , I did not get that. Now i must be honest I have 2 smallies so my hands are in and out of water about 150 times a day. I am also mildly OCD about washing my hands so no range lasts on me for a crazy amount of time. That being said I got 4 days each time I wore these polishes which is very good for me.

I absolutely loved the red shade,everything about it from the name (Rudolph's mistress) to the sparkly glitter finish.  It is stunning worn alone on all nails ( does need a few coats if wearing alone. or as a accent nail with solid red polish on the rest of the nails. It is not a very gritty Polish which I liked. It has smooth glitter particles which gives a much classier finish. I must say I preferred this shade as a topper over a basic red as it really pops.

The second shade i was sent was a rich silver called "Silver lining ". It can be hard to get a silver Polish that doesn't go grey when it dries but this delivers. It stays a gorgeous molten metal shade that again is classy not cheap looking like some "silver" polishes.

The top coat also impressed, and I must confess I also used it over other brands of nail polish and it did increase the longevity of wear by a day or two on those brands. It gives a gorgeous glossy finish to the nails and because its a gel finish it is thicker its like a coat of armour for your nails.

I had seen some negative reviews so was dying to try the range for myself,and I  have to say I was  impressed.
I think how long it lasts on you depends on your nail bed, if it's oily or not..mine obviously is not!!!

Till next time,
Love Claire xxx

Disguise thinning hair with Viviscal Fibres!!!

Hey guys , so today I have something a little bit different.

Before Christmas i was very kindly sent a box of viviscal hair fibres to try out for you. I hadn't heard of them before,never knew there was anything like it even on the market. What they are is basically fibres that you sprinkle on your hair to instantly give the appearance of fuller hair. Now obviously I'm not in danger of going bald just yet,but what I do have is a very white scalp and brown  hair. This can sometimes ruin the look of a hairdo. I found these fibres brilliant for disguising that obvious white line.

I also asked a friend of mine with dark hair to try it out (we were going out on out Christmas night...without the kids!!!!!!) She was absolutely blown away by them. She recently  had her third child and a lot of her hair had fallen out. She won't mind me saying this but she had a bit of a bald patch on one side that she was very aware of . When I sprinkled the fibres on and rubbed them into her hair it was amazing,the bald was completely disguised. She was worried if it would last the night because of course it was raining (can't remember which fecking storm it was that night) but her hair stayed perfect.

We were both very impressed by this tub of "dust " as my hubby called it. Men huh!!!! How long before he could especially looking for them once he spots a bit of head peaking through his hair. These fibres are of course suitable for men and women. The fibres come in a range of shades so there is something for everyone,even grey. The packaging is very unisex,it's a no fuss application,and it lasts until you shampoo it out. If you or someone you know has a bald patch on thinning hair I would definitely recommend this product.
Viviscal is available from pharmacies nationwide.

Love Claire x

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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