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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Autumn collection from Catrice Cosmetics

Autumn has well and truly arrived and what better way to welcome the new season than to herald the return of the much loved smoky and seductive eye! Whether it’s earthy/chocolate tones, plums and berries or greens, greys and blacks, CATRICE Cosmetics has you covered  with a variety of palettes or single shades to choose from.

Summer shimmer is fading and the change in season is reflective of bronze and chocolate tones. These tones warm up the face and work very well with the 90’s bright lip trend that is prevalent this season also.  CATRICE Cosmetics new Absolute Chocolate Nudes Eyeshadow Palette houses six warm nude and brown nuances ranging from white chocolate to dark mousse all united in one palette. The blendable textures have a high colour-dispersion and offer shimmer as well as matt finish effects. This palette is perfect for a natural day look or exciting accents for the evening – it’s also extremely practical to take along when you’re out and about! €5.49

CATRICE Cosmetics Deluxe Trio Eyeshadow is a NEW! palette that is available this Autumn Winter season. The Deluxe Trio Eyeshadow has three innovative advancements - a baked texture, a slightly raised form and a deep colour-dispersion with a luxurious shimmer finish. The palette comes in three different colour combinations; soft brown, grey or aubergine tones which can create eye make-up styles with soft colour ascents for every occasion. €5.39

The ever so popular CATRICE Cosmetics Absolute Eye Colour Mono Eyeshadow has introduced five new shades to the Mono Eyeshadow range for the season ahead. Inspired by the Autumn Winter fashion shows three of the newcomers have a matt finish in anthracite, chocolate brown and olive grey and two offer a light shimmer in a warm gold and brown tone. Absolute Eye Colour Mono Eyeshadows are available in a total of 27 colours. €3.29

For the finishing touches to any smoky eye CATRICE Cosmetics new Eye‘Matic Dip Liner Waterproof is the new classic amongst eyeliners and offers accuracy as well as simple application. Thanks to the curved felt-tip, perfect lines and sweeping curves are easy to achieve. The deep-black, waterproof texture dries fast and is especially long-lasting. The Eye’Matic Dip Liner will create an intense look in just one sweep. €3.69

Catrice is available nationwide in Penneys and selected pharmacies xx

Take soft skin to a new level with Ziaja Goats milk

 Take the milky way to beautiful soft skin with ziaja’s bestselling Goat's Milk products.   Goat’s milk proteins deliver baby-soft skin on a level that has to be experienced to be believed, and this is why Ziaja Goat’s Milk range is so popular in Ireland.



Ziaja Goat’s Milk products combines nourishing goat’s milk proteins with natural hydrating actives to effectively treat very dry and wrinkle prone skin leaving it feeling smoother, softer and revitalised.  Goat milk has the closest PH balance to human skin, so it is welcomed by the body and won't cause any irritation.  Sufferers of skin disorders such as atopic eczema and psoriasis have found Ziaja Goat’s Milk line an effective regime for their daily skincare needs.



All Ziaja Goat’s Milk products are infused with vitamins A, D and Calcium to strengthen and visibly enhance skin firmness and elasticity.  With their rich and creamy consistency, this range is especially great at soothing dry winter-worn skin and is suitable for use by the whole family.  All of the products are dermatologically and allergy tested and no ziaja product or ingredients are tested on animals

Best sellers in the range include ....
Ziaja Goat’s Milk Day Cream 50ml (rrp €6.99): A moisturiser that reaches the inner layers of the skin to keep skin soothed and moisturised all day long.  It’s loaded with vitamins A, B5 and E to increases the skin’s vitality and smooth out minor lines and wrinkles.  This moisturiser also makes a great make-up base and suits all skin types.



Ziaja Goat’s Milk Night Cream 50ml (rrp €6.99):   This night cream works on skin while you sleep, replenishing it with nourishing proteins that strengthen the natural lipid coat of the skin to prevent dehydration.  A soothing, revitalising and luxury feeling formula that smooths minor wrinkles and is suitable for all skin types.



Ziaja Goat’s Milk Body Lotion 400ml (rrp€5.99):  A powerful skin-soothing hydrator for dry, flaky skin, this creamy lotion is deep-penetrating and provides body skin with long lasting daily moisturising protection. The gentle pH balanced formula includes vitamins A, D, E, and is gentle enough to use on baby and toddlers after bathing.



Ziaja Goat’s Milk Creamy Shower Soap  500ml (rrp€2.99):  Milk baths date back to Cleopatra and are renowned for leaving skin lustrous and glowing.   For an indulgent and skin beautifying treat, mellow out mind and body with this gentle milky body wash.  The pH balanced formula instantly soothes over-irritated skin, cleanses without stripping and leaves nothing behind but soft and lustrous feeling skin.



Ziaja Goat’s Milk Hand and Nail Cream 80ml (rrp€3.49):  This hand-repair miracle cream with its intensive hydrating formula  keeps hands  supple and soft and also reduces redness.  Daily use protect hands from dehyration and strengthens nails to prevent splitting and breaking.  


 Available online from original beauty...shop Here and in pharmacies nationwide

Limited Edition “Alluring Reds” by CATRICE

Burgundy, merlot, cinnabar, crimson or ruby, the colour red has many facets. Take a quick glance at the Autumn Winter collections and you cannot help but see red, it is ever-present on the catwalk as well as throughout lips and nails – the colour red is the common thread. 


The new Limited Edition “Alluring Reds” by CATRICE, showcases a wide range of unique red shades for the lips and nails, which will be in store from the end of October 2015. Four perfectly aligned products offer professional care and colour. The Lip Colour & Care Balm provides the ideal base while the Liquid Lipsticks or Matt Lip Colours bring intensive red tones to the lips and the Nail Glazes offer the matching polishes for the nails.

Alluring Reds - Lip Colour & Care; this lipbalm provides a shiny finish and light colour that pampers the sensitive skin around the lips so that it feels soft and supple. Worn on its own, it creates a natural look. Used as a foundation, the Lip Colour & Care ensures particularly smooth and flawless colour results. €4.49

Alluring Reds – Liquid Lipstick; three Liquid Lipsticks in different nuances of red offer creamy, highly pigmented lip colour with the intensive shine of a lipgloss. This combination of gloss and lipstick is housed in the premium lipgloss case with a precision applicator.€4.49

Alluring Reds – Matt Lip Colour; Intensive colours with a fashionable matt finish. The highly pigmented, long-lasting texture has high coverage for beautifully pampered lips. The elegant stylo pen rests comfortably in the hand and is a perfect match for a feminine glamour look.€5.49

Alluring Reds – Nail Glaze; These sets each consist of a silver Base Coat and a red nail polish.  Applied individually, every colour is a fashion statement in itself. Used in combination, the two polishes turn into an innovative eye-catcher. The silver Base Coat appears with a unique porcelain shine, the red polish applied on top has a metallic, high-gloss effect. €5.49

This limited edition collection is available now in Penneys and selected pharmacies