Maybelline Instant Anti-Age concealer

Hi Guys 

I have to admit I'm completely obsessed with You Tube lately, I love to watch all my favourite vloggers and adore make up tutorials and as I watched on today at least three of the videos I was watching were using 'Maybelline Instant Anti-Age concealer' 

I have seen this product for a while and was always tempted to try but I love my Collection concealer so much I never really went for anything else however today as it was 'Pay Day'  I decided why not!

It comes in a plastic tube with a sponge applicator , you have to twist the tube to get the product up, It does take quiet a bit of time to get the product up in the beginning however after that you get  the right amount every time there on 

They only come in two colours Light & Nude which is not great for darker skin tones.

Another one of its downfalls is the sponge applicator 'Is it hygienic? 

However it is absolutely beautiful on, It sets quiet quickly to a  velvet powder finish so be sure to blend it in quickly. I like to swipe the concealer under my eyes and then blend out with my fingertips

I got this at my local boots for €11.99 

What do you Guys think?

-Martina

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Eau Thermale Avene Hydrating skin tone perfector

Hi guys

I wanted to share a new product I have been trying out  it 

Avene Hydrance optimale 

If any of you have been following my blog from the start you will know I absolutely love Avene 

Their skincare range is amazing so when I had heard they had out a skin tone perfector I had to get my hands on it ASAP!!

I have been quite dehydrated lately so my skin hasn't looked the best so knowing how hydrating Avene products are I had high hopes.

This is a  tinted light  mattifying  moisturiser with SPF 30 protection which is amazing and very convenient especially coming into warmer summer months as we all need to keep our skin safe and healthy,  It has Adjust-colour technology which means it will adapt to your own skin tone which is a good thing as when swatched for the first time  the colour is very dark and warm considering it is a light but after you massage it in to your skin its adapts to your own skin tone leaving you with a natural healthy glow.

Its soft focus and smoothing agents fill fine lines,smooth skin and help to blur flaws and imperfections.

It also has a Patented hydrance  complex which keeps the skin hydrated and looking healthy all day long!

The science behind the formulation mimics the eyes unique hydration system to lock in the hydrating benefits of  signature soothing and anti-irritating  Avene Thermal spring water, which by the way is also amazing and trust me your best friend when it gets really hot and muggy out 
What do you guys think?

-Martina
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Micr O nail

Hi Guys 

When I was shopping today I came across Micro Nail 

in boots for only €10!

I couldn't believe it I have seen these previously retail for €49 

so I had to purchase!

What is in the box?

four rollers 

- two smooth rollers 

- two shine rollers

two battery's

roller device

Micro Nail is perfect for on the go it quickly buffs away any ridges and discolouration and leaves your nails with a beautiful shine for natural nails
your polish will glide on so perfectly with no streaks in sight
Micro Nail has two patented rollers.
   The first, 'Micro Smooth' roller is designed to buff away ridges, reduce staining  and help improve the appearance of dryness.

The second , 'Micro shine ' roller works in seconds to leave your nails with a beautiful high shine

                   Before                                                                   After

What do you guys think?
-Martina 
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Romantic bear Lip Peel in Cherry Red

Hi Guys 

I recently came across a video on instagram of a girl putting on what looks like a lip gloss only to peel it of to a beautiful lip stain 

I haven't seen anything like this before so I really wanted to try it and I found them on Groupon for a bargain Price of €3.99

What do you do?
Apply Lip Peel as a normal Lip Gloss 
allow to dry for ten minutes with your lips slightly apart 
be careful not to get any product in your mouth or on your teeth as it is a stain 
then peel off its that simple! 
I like to take a tissue and rub of any excess product  and finish up with a lip balm 

My thoughts 

I'm really impressed with this product I know waiting for ten minutes seem a little off putting but the result of the stain is gorgeous. 
However during the day it does seem to sink into any dry lines in your lips, 
so my advice would be to exfoliate your lips before you use this product and moisturise your lips.
This is also scented  of cherry so if you don't like scented products you might like this

What do you guys think?

-Martina
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Nars super orgasm

Hi guys 

I was always someone who really couldn't understand the hype with Nars however since I found this in my local tk maxx on really big discount I said I'd give it ago even though it wasn't orgasm Nars holy grail blush I figured it was close enough its 

Nars Super orgasm

  

Its a pretty peachy pink with gold glitter.  If your familiar with Nars Products this is very similar to Nars Orgasm with glitter flecks. It is a beautiful colour on the cheek however the texture is a little gritty but seen as it is heavily glittery I was expecting this 

When  the blush itself is applied it is soft however the glitter tends to fall everywhere!

 A very pretty colour for spring/summer however the glitter fall out would have me recommend that Nars Orgasm would be a better option as it is very similar blush with out as much glitter.

What do you guys think?

-Martina 

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Beauty Blender

Hi Guys 

Yes I finally Caved 

I got my Beauty Blender 

                                                          

               

The Beauty Blender is by now a cult beauty item but if your not familiar

The beauty Blender was created by Hollywood make up artist Rea Ann Silva.

Rea created a sponge that leaves a flawless, airbrushed finish and it has become a favourite with everyone in Hollywood  from Beyonce to Oprah!

 Not to mention the countless beauty Awards that it has won.

It is completely worth the investment your make up will always look flawless 

   How I use it 

         Dampen the sponge and squeeze out.

Dot make up on my face and bounce the sponge gently onto the make up and blend it with a patting motion

Maintenance 

Wash your beauty blender with the beauty blender cleanser or with a gentle soap and warm water 

squeeze out the excess water and let it dry 

I purchased mine on  beauty bay

what do you guys think?

-Martina

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Face of the Day!

Hi Guys 

I had kind of a lazy day today and felt like playing around with my new contour kit!

The products I used

- Garnier Moisture Match spf 20

-Collection Illuminating Touch Foundation

-Urban Decay Primer Potion in Sin

-Urban Decay Naked Basics - a blend of  Naked 2 ,Faint and Crave 

-Primark  PS Lip Liner pencil 

-Anastasia Beverly hills Dipbrow pomade in Dark Brown

-Sleek cream contour kit in light 

-W7 The cheeky trio - I mixed the bronzer and the blush 

What do you think ?

I really liked it I felt very put together

-Martina

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Sleek Cream contour kit light

Hi Guys 

Thanks to Kim Kardashian everyone is gone contour crazy and I have to admit I have really wanted to create that chiselled look myself  

However finding the right balance of highlighter and bronzer has never appealed to me but I seen this new palette of cream contours and decided to give it ago 

  completely confused where to start I was delighted that there was a cheat sheet included to help you on which colour goes where  

          The results

     My thoughts 
I am by no means an expert on make up however I really like the results. The pallet was very easy to apply the only negative I would say is the bronzer shades at a touch orange considering it is the light pallet 
however the highlighter shade brighten your skin beautifully 
I got this pallet in Sam McCauley Pharmacy for €13.99
 What do you Guys think?

-Martina
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Spring clean

Hi guys 

Seen as it's spring it's time to De clutter and my first task is clean out my wardrobe 

My Cardinal  rule is if I haven't wore it in the last six months it's getting thrown out 

And the thing that stops me keeping sentimental clothes is the idea that I can at any time buy new clothes! 

Some of my other rules to de clutter

# 1 I make sure I try everything on to see if the fit is still good

#2 I divide my clothes into spring / summer/ Autumn/ winter there is no point in keeping out your woolly jumpers in the middle of summer etc 

#3 NEVER keep a top ,jeans  or dress in a smaller size in the hope you will fit into it

I understand that this is what some people do to get them motivated to lose weight but it can just clutter up your wardrobe

Hope you Guys enjoyed that

-Martina
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Avène eau thermal mousse cleansing foam

Hi guys 

Well we all know how stressful Christmas can be so as soon as I finish all my shopping I like to treat myself and I found an amazing cleanser that works wonders for your skin it is the Avène eau thermal foam facial cleanser. 

I know what your think foam cleanser won't that dry my skin out? But no this is such a gentle cleanser that leaves your skin feeling so soft 

It's gentle enough for you to use it on the face and eye . The gentle soap-free cleanser helps regulate excess oil and removes make-up leaving skin perfectly matte and is also  Paraben-free.

Skin Type: Normal/Combination

    What do you think??

                 C-ya

                 Soon

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Nima Mit

Hi guys 

I wanted to share with you a product I found recently call the Nima Mitt

I have to say I have heard so much about the Make- up eraser but every time I tried to get my hands on it it was sold out so when I seen this I had to have it 

The Nima Mitt is from an Irish company called Nimabrush 

What is the Nima mitt 

It is an Eco-friendly make up removal mitt

Its made up of micro fibres that are woven very closely together so that when you add regular tap water to the mitt and wipe it on your face it removes all your make-up

REALLY??!!

That's all no cleansers, no soap no wipes

Just the mitt and some water

So does it work?

YES!

It removes all your make up so easily its just a dream for me. I am going non stop every day and its always so tedious to take time to go trough all the steps to take off my make up at the end of the night when I just want to collapse into a heap and fall asleep.

If I had maybe one negative thing to say is I did find it a little harder to get my eye make up off as appose to how quick and effortless it was for the rest of my face 

so Id say if you are someone who is heavy with eye make up and goes for a smokey eye, I would recommend you  use an eye make up remover it might loosen up the mascara so you aren't pulling and rubbing your eye with the mitt

 

 

Its Recommended that you wash your mitt with a bar of soap but I don't have any bars of soap  just liquid soap and it did a pretty good job!




So how much is this magic mitt
Its only €9.95!

If your interested just click the link and enjoy 

Click Here

Hope you guys enjoyed that
 c-ya soon
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Life Update

Hi Guys 

I haven't been blogging for a while and I really was for a heartbreaking reason 

My Father Passed Away on the 6th September 

It was sudden and we were very shocked 

we are all trying to cope best we can it is so hard  my Dad was so funny , so kind

I am completely heartbroken 

I decided to share this as tomorrow is his Birthday and he always did love all the attention on him!

Happy Birthday Daddy .... I miss and love you with each Passing day... I hope you have a big piece of cake with a big mug of tea for both of us 

RIP Dad xxx