Tight Ass Tuesday...W7 In the Night Pallet

Hello my Tight assed friends...welcome back :)
So I had never tried a W7 eyeshadow until recently,I had seen them in Sam McCauleys and thought wow they are cheap and look very similar to the Naked pallets (which are considerably more expensive)I have been playing with this pallet for the last 3 weeks and i have to say I'm impressed.
On first look at this palette I definitely think this is more suited for an evening look..as the name would suggest!!
These beautifully coordinated shadows gives you a  defined eye that allows you to go as bold or natural as you want. The silky smooth formula glides effortlessly onto the skin for long-lasting colour.
If you have 'young' eyes..IE wrinkle free and not crepey you'll be fine..if you are slightly older you may find the darker shades tend to settle in the crease's the day goes on but a quick blend with a dry finger will sort that out
 I think there's something for everyone in this palette whether you're dark or light skinned, or whether you're bold or subtle with your makeup. I'm quite enjoying playing about with these shades to create various looks....the pigmentation is fantastic and the price is so affordable
Contains the following 12 shades : 1. Dusty 2. Wonderland 3. Summer 4. Atlanta 5. Abracadabra
6. Top Hat 7. Razzamataz 8. Lady Luck 9. Laura E 10. Party Pooper 11. Gate Crash 12. Bologna.
My favs have to be Atlanta,Gate Crash Top hat and Razamataz.
What are your favs??Available in Sam McCauleys and other selected pharmacies and retails for under €10.00
Also available from Simply Foxy   shop here

http://www.simplyfoxy.com
 

Make up Monday.... No 7 Pop and Glow

Welcome back to Make up Monday

Today I am talking about Boots No7 Pop and Glow stick.This comes in 2 shades Sunrise Glow and Sunset Glow.

Pop&Glow in Sunrise glow is perfect for adding blush and bronzing shimmer to lighter skin tones.

The blush side is perfect for creating subtle colour and is very easy to build up, the bronzer/highlighter adds shimmer to help complete your makeup look.

Pop&Glow in Sunset glow on the other hand is perfect for darker skin tones or those of us to like to fake tan.

 The blusher and bronzer/highlighter can be applied separately on to cheeks and blended with fingertips.You can also swirl them together to give a gorgeous hint of blush and glow

You can also apply it in one sweep ..this helps to give an instant contoured look to the cheeks and helps to give the illusion of cheekbones if you don't have any!!! 

Thanks to its handy size and twist up applicator,  it is also perfect for popping in your handbag and applying your make up on the go.

This is new for 2015 and just launched on March 18 Thisa cost €12.95 but I think its worth it...Get yours today ..you'll love it !!

Fancy Friday...Guerlain Terracotta bronzer.

Today on Fancy Friday....Guerlain bronzer.

A legendary product, Terracotta was the first Guerlain bronzing powder.
Light, translucent and luminous, Terracotta restores a natural healthy glow in a few strokes of a brush.
Its formula, enriched with moisturising active ingredients, does not dry out the skin. It ensures long-lasting comfort.My skin glows with an instant natural tan that is both matte and luminous.
Terracotta is available in eight shades for all skin tones
It's very natural looking and can be built up for a more intense look. Doesn't look muddy or too orange for my skin. It's definitely NOT for contouring and is purely a bronzer.
Even though this bronzer is heavily scented in did not break me out 

Tanning Thursday...Do's and Dont's

Tanning Thursday is back again and today's post is  the Ultimate Do's and Dont's of Fake Tan Application

Summer is fast approaching and I have gotten lots of messages saying 'I love the reviews on the tan,but what is the best way to apply?'
So I thought I would take this opportunity to compile a list of helpful do's and dont's...pay attention :

DO rub a ice cube over the face first to seal your pores.

DO exfoliate 24 hours before tanning, use an exfoliator that contains a AHA.

DO moisturise the dry areas on your body before tanning, i.e Hands, feet, knees, ankles and any dry areas.
DO pick a self tanning product that suits your skin tone
DO build up fine layers when it comes to the face. 
DO start from the face and work down your body in stages leaving your hands and feet till last. 
DO moisturise daily so your tan lasts longer
DO exfoliate after 4 days to help your tan fade evenly.

Now for the what not to do .....

DON'T use oils on the skin after tanning, this will strip your self tan and make it look uneven.
When using a gradual tan, DON'T apply more than once every two days, otherwise your tan will look unnatural.
DON'T wash your hands for at least 8 hours after tanning, otherwise you will get the white hands brown arms look.
DON'T shave the day after tanning, if you have to, use an electric shaver as this will not remove your tan.
DON'T apply product directly onto hands and feet, work the excess product from the arms onto the hands and the excess tan from the legs onto the feet area.If you want to go darker, apply a second layer an hour later, DON'T apply on the next day
DON'T over-rub your self tan when applying.

Wow me Wednesday...Bare Minerals Bare Skin Foundation

Welcome to Wow me Wednesday

Today's is about Bare skin....Bare skin foundation that is from Bare minerals.
Now I've been a fan of bare minerals for years after I discovered it in Boston.I love the original bare minerals foundation ..gives great coverage and a flawless finish. When I heard they were bringing out a fluid foundation I was very excited....Step up Bare skin
.It is a mineral foundation and serum in one.It has SPF 20...it is super light and its ultra thin formula give seamless coverage.
It is hypoallergenic and suitable for all skin types and tones as it comes in a choice of 20 shades!!
Now this cannot be applied by hand you need to purchase the specially designed brush for best application. Use between 2 and 6 drops depending on the coverage you want to achieve.
 I used the shade Bare Shell and without self tan on it was a great match.
.The brush is packed with a little well in the middle drop the foundation in the well and buff onto the skin in circular motions.. Very quick to apply and gives a beautiful finish...
Available on counter now in Brown Thomas and Debenhams and retails for €31 for the foundation and €28 for the brush.

Tight ass Tuesday...Cinderella edition from Essence

It's Tight ass Tuesday again...

Lots of you loved my post on Mac's Cinderella collection but private messaged me saying Claire, I love it but cant afford it...well you have no excuse now Essence has come to your rescue and  launched their Cinderella collection and its lovely...

So just in time for the release of Walt Disney Pictures’ movie ‘Cinderella’, essence have once again teamed up with Disney to present the new trend edition, ‘Cinderella’.

With an enchanting mix of colours, this collection features mother-of-pearl, gold, rose, purple, red and blue in cosmetics for your eyes, lips, face and nails. 

The highlighter in a three-dimensional rose design is an absolute must for creating a soft, rosy glow while the iridescent lip glosses give perfect sparkle and shine! 

You can even decorate your nails using really cute Cinderella nail stickers!

First up is the eye shadow pallette which has  five perfectly aligned eyeshadows with a silky-soft texture in one palette...mother-of-pearl, rose, purple, light and dark blue as well as gold...beautiful for spring

Next up we have a beautiful highlighter ..create soft, rose shimmer accents on your face and neckline with the highlighter powder - the ultimate item for a radiant complexion and its beautifully embossed .

Next again is the blush   with this highly pigmented powder blush, your complexion gets a fresh new look. A gentle sweep on your cheeks is enough for a soft flushed look.

Next is  two new lipglosses..one in a romantic pastel rose and one in a  daring bright red which combine iridescent glitter particles to make lips sparkle.

Finally for your nails there are four  polishes..my fav is a pretty pink and there is also a sparkly topcoat,however it was the nail art that took my eye. How adorable are these nail stickers...I love them ..apply a clear topcoat to make them last on your nails ..comes in a choice of two packs..I recommend you get both!!!

Available from now until May 2015..get in fast this wont last long...

Make up Monday....Lipgloss

Yay!! Its Make up Monday again and today it's lipgloss..my favourite make up product.

I LOVE lipgloss..anyone who knows me will vouch for that.I always have a few in my handbag (because one is never enough)
My lipgloss wardrobe varies from Mac  to Dior and from to Rimmel and Essence.
I am not a lipgloss snob but I will agree they are not all made equal.
That said if you are looking for something cheap and cheerful to give a bit of gloss and sparkle you cant go wrong with Essence..they are less than €3.00 but not very pigmented and dont last very last ,you will need to reapply

Next wrung on the lipgloss ladder would be Rimmel..still very affordable less than €8.00 more long lasting if not eating or drinking and a lot more pigmented.

Higher up again and we reach Mac..I love their lipglass the colours are beautiful but it is sticky..you will have hairy lips on a windy day..it is more expensive at €18.50

Top of the ladder for me is Dior Addict gloss Its magical formula gives lips unprecedented mirror shine and incredible comfort. The gel lipcare formula, plumps and moisturizes lips for an intensified volume-boosting effect.Foe me its well worth the €30.00