tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56856200454373164412024-03-14T07:49:44.898+00:00The Yellow SunflowerFrom Makeup to all things beauty related, The Yellow Sunflower has it all.The Yellow Sunflowerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16527281969716295750noreply@blogger.comBlogger58125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5685620045437316441.post-13037783520638464232019-02-23T23:06:00.000+00:002019-02-23T23:06:01.041+00:00YSL Touche Éclat High Cover¦ Product LaunchThis week I had the absolute pleasure of attending the launch of a new product, from the infamous YSL Touche Éclat range. This new product, 'YSL Touche Éclat High Cover' launches in Ireland this week, with lots of new exciting features. <div>
The event was held in the beautiful hotel 'The Marker' in Dublin, which is so beautiful and of course the YSL team, left no corner unturned! The room was beautiful!</div>
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Fred Letailleur (YSL Makeup Artist) was there to tell us all about the product launch and it is one I'm really excited about. As a novice to the 'blogging world' and using makeup, I used the infamous Touche Éclat (Radiant Touch) as a concealer many years ago, as this was what I thought it was for. But it's actually an illuminator, to enhance features and to add light to your skin and complexion. </div>
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The new product, Touche Éclat High Cover, is what we are all looking for! It is a radiant concealer which adds extra coverage to your skin. Fred showed this product being used on the skin, and from what I can see, it is very natural-looking, while also having that extra coverage and some illuminating features. There are less illuminating factors in the 'High Cover' and more coverage. It can help cover pigmentation, dark circles and it has a longer-wear formula.</div>
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There are three key benefits to the product:</div>
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<li>Natural radiance, with light-generating pigments that reflect the light in one unique direction</li>
<li>High coverage and longwear result, with a high concentration of makeup pigments</li>
<li>An anti-fatigue complex with Vitamin E (for antioxidant action), with caffeine (to boost microcirculation) and Moroccan calendula extract, also called Gold Bloom, from the YSL Beauté Ourika garden (for a soothing action).</li>
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Fred also explained that the new 'Touche Éclat High Cover' radiant concealer comes in 16 shades and it is advised to get colour matched, as it is best used, when it is specifically tailored and matched to your skin tone. For me, I was matched on the day, and I was Shade 1. (Fred said that you normally go a shade or two lighter in the 'High Cover' as it is a concealer, so to be a shade or two lighter than your normal shade, is recommended. He also compared and recommended the shade 0.75 in the 'High Cover' concealer, tow work best with the shade 1.5 of the original 'Touche Éclat'.)<br />
Powder isn't needed either with this product and Fred advised to use a 'gliding' motion, when using the 'High Cover Touche Éclat', as opposed to a 'tapping motion', which is advised when using the original 'Touche Éclat Radiant Touch'.<br />
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The new 'Touche Éclat High Cover' comes in a similar gold pen but it has a distinctive black band down the side to differentiate it from the original. It can be used to conceal dark circles, and as a base on the eyelids before makeup application-again a multi-purpose product, which is always a bonus! 'Creating uniformity where there is unevenness'.</div>
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The original 'Touche Éclat Radiant Touch' is also releasing four new shades (No. 0, No. 4, No. 6, No. 7), so it is becoming even more diverse. There is also a new limited edition of the original Touche Éclat being released, which has small heart shaped crystals, which is very pretty! This limited edition is available in three shades (No. 1, No. 2, No. 3). </div>
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YSL also have five shades of Shimmer Sticks, which are a creamy stick, with a glide-on formula and they can be used on the cheeks to highlight, contour and on the eyelids also. The packaging is just so pretty and very luxurious, a real treat!</div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">As you can see, it was a very fun event, with lots of the collection here for us to see!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">They have some really cool homeware pieces, candle holders, candles, t-lights, Christmas characters, door stoppers, reed diffusers, bunting- everything you need to decorate your home, office or practically anywhere! They also have lots of gift wrapping, Christmas gift bags which are very cute to finish off a gift! I particularly like the inflatable letter balloons, which are on the Christmas tree here, saying 'Ho! Ho! Ho!' But you can create whatever word you want to! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The ladies and men's collection were super and very affordable also. They have a very wide selection of Christmas jumpers and dresses for the ladies and some very cool and funny Christmas jumpers for the men! Most of them are under €20 also!! The children's collection was jam-packed also and they have a wide range of beauty gifts too, including makeup and makeup brushes.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">They had 'Twerk Pong'- which is a belt and a box you wear around your waist, and the objective is to 'twerk' and loose the balls that are in your box, racing against your opponent! I can just see how cool this would be, playing this to music, or in teams!! The options are endless!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">They had 'Head to Head: Elf V Santa' also, which looks lots of fun too! These games were all under €10! They had giant Prosecco and beer glasses also, and two different versions of 'Beer Pong'! Lots of cool party games, with lots of laughter to be had! These are just two of the games, there are lots more, both smaller and bigger games!</span><br />
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Seen as I love this product so much, I wanted to do a review and share my experience with Liz Earle's pretty renowned Cleanse & Polish cleanser with you all. I have to admit, without the world of blogging and reading beauty reviews online I probably would have passed this by in the pharmacy or drugstore. But after reading so many reviews and hearing so much about it online, combined with not having a cleanser that suited my sensitive skin, I decided to purchase this hot cloth cleanser and see what all the fuss was about! And here I am, writing a review after using it continuously for nearly a year! As cheesy as it sounds, I haven't looked back! It has become such a staple in my skincare bag (I've done a blogpost already on my skincare bag on my blog-click the link below) that I don't think I'll be changing it up for quite some time!<br />
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I have sensitive skin and this just works so well for me. It's amazing to see, when I apply it to my eyes, rub the cream in (you will look like you have panda eyes but fear not). Then take your muslin cloth, run it under warm water (or a nice face cloth either for more exfoliation) and simply remove your makeup with your cloth. 99% of your makeup (inc. eye makeup) comes off in one sweep, LITERALLY! Then give your cloth another rinse and sweep it over your face and neck to remove any remaining makeup. It's so gentle on your skin and thoroughly cleanses your skin. You will have such baby soft skin! I really recommend buying it.<br />
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If you're trying it for the first time and don't want to invest (which you so should), I recommend buying the starter kit (if you're living in the UK- <a href="http://uk.lizearle.com/cleanse-tone-moisturise/cleanse-and-polish-hot-cloth-cleanser.html" target="_blank">here</a> for over £15, and if you're in Ireland- <a href="http://ie.lizearle.com/cleanse-tone-moisturise" target="_blank">here</a> for just over €20). But if you live in Dublin, I recommend going to Liffey Valley Shopping Centre- there is a massive Boots there which stocks Liz Earle and it's a bit cheaper! Plus you'll get your Advantage Card points! BONUS!!<br />
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After attending an event in the glamorous 5 star hotel in Dublin, The Westbury Hotel (<a href="https://www.doylecollection.com/hotels/the-westbury-hotel" target="_blank">check out the hotel here</a>) with Antipodes, I have been really enjoying trialing and reviewing their entire skincare range. Antipodes pride themselves in being a Scientific Organic beauty brand, hailing from New Zealand. </div>
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The above products are a wide range of their facial oils, day and night creams, and their hand and body cream. </div>
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Below you can see the delicious spread of treats we were served, as part of The Westbury Hotel's Afternoon Tea. All of the nibbles were delicious and they have a wide variety of savoury and sweet treats, to suit all tastes.</div>
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This is the mini set from the Moisture Boosting range, for daytime. It comes with a facial oil called 'Divine Face Oil' and their hydrating Day Cream called 'Vanilla Pod'.</div>
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Firstly, I have to admit I loved the facial oils in both the day-time and night-time sets. Facial oils are often neglected by people and come with an element of 'fear'. People often think they will make their skin 'oily' or 'even oilier', especially those people with combination-type skin. But it's actually the complete opposite. Often is the case, that combination-type skin is dehydrated and is lacking in oils, so this light oil is one I'd really recommend for ALL skin types. It smells so good also, something I'm a huge lover of (good smelling products that is!). </div>
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This facial oil is also vegetarian approved, so this may appeal to many of you. The oil contains avocado oil, vitamins A, B1, B2 and D, and antioxidants. These vitamins are very important in the production of collagen, to help with the aging process of your skin (ADDED BONUS!!).</div>
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The moisturiser in this kit, is beautiful and light, ideal for morning time before you apply makeup. It's light and the pleasant scent is of vanilla-something any sweet-scented lover will adore. It's 'meant' to also help fight off blemishes, but that's not something I can vouch for. Again, this is packed with hydrating properties and antioxidants.</div>
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Nearly a year on from opening this product, I'm only just after finishing it! This product is called 'Jubilation' and is a moisturiser for your hands and body. Personally, I have just loved using this rich moisturiser for my hands, to keep them looking soft and smooth. It has a strong scent if I'm honest, but one that I grew to really like. It's packed with plant oils (fig and blackcurrant), omega 3, 6 and 9, and vitamins A and C and E. It also contains superfruit kiwi seed oil. </div>
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This tube is handy to keep in your bag for everyday use on-the-go. I used this on a daily basis, and it's safe to do so. </div>
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It's also one of their BEST SELLERS, and I can see why and it's one I would repurchase! It's one I would recommend for people with very dry, flaky, patchy skin- on the hands or body.</div>
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And finally, this beautiful duo! This combination of products is available as part of their Anti-aging range and is ideal for travel due to their compact size. The first product is the 'Joyous' protein-rich, replenishing night serum. Richer is consistency than the 'Divine facial oil', this is a real treat to apply to the skin at night-time. Quite often if I'm home early, I'll remove my makeup, cleanse my skin and apply a layer of this serum, and continue with my evening. I like to leave it to 'sink in', on it's own, for as long as I can. The difference in my skin is just unbelievable, and better than any face mask you can buy! </div>
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It's packed with goji berries, raspberry seeds and blackcurrant oil. These are packed with essential fats, which hydrate your skin.</div>
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Alongside the 'Joyous' serum, is the 'Avocado Pear' night cream. This contains manuka honey (and we all know how good that is for us) and is proven to stimulate collagen in your skin by up to 92%. These minis are a great introduction to the brand and an ideal 'try-before-you-buy' kit. They are also a lovely gift to give a loved one, for a very affordable price. </div>
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<a href="https://www.facebook.com/AntipodesSkincareNorthAmerica" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/AntipodesSkincareNorthAmerica</a></div>
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If you're in Ireland, you can purchase the products from <a href="http://eu.feelunique.com/" target="_blank">FeelUnique</a>, and <a href="http://www.beautybay.com/" target="_blank">BeautyBay</a>. The products are also available in many health food stores. </div>
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I've been to a few events over the past month or so, which saw the following products launching. I really wanted to share these products with you, as some of them have great ideas behind their launch. These are the ones that are of interest to me personally!</div>
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This year Kiehls have teamed up with the super talented singer Laura Mvula, who has designed the limited edition 'Ultra Facial Cream' for Kiehls. For each tub sold (RRP €54), Kiehls will donate €11.50 to the MTV 'Staying Alive' charity, which supports 3 projects around the world-fighting against HIV/AIDS. It gives me great satisfaction to know that more than one fifth goes to a worthy charity. I haven't tried this face cream before, but am looking forward to trialing it, when I finish my current cream (Steamcream is the one I'm using at the minute). </div>
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If you are in Dublin city centre, be sure to check out the iconic store on Wicklow Street (just off Grafton Street), or in Dundrum Town Centre. </div>
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This pretty pink bottle of perfume is the newest launch from Armani and one which will appeal to many! It's call 'Diamonds CLUB' and the bright pink bottle is one you can't miss on the shelves or at your nearest Armani counter. Here's what Armani say about the perfume-</div>
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This is an eau de toilette, so it's light and the scent isn't too strong. If you're willing to shake up your day-time or work fragrance, and be on-trend, then here's the one for you or your partner. The <b>RRP </b>is €48. </div>
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This product is a lovely cooling facial mist from Kiehls which you can use anytime during the day, before makeup or even on top of your makeup. It also has soothing and purifying properties, and can be used as a finishing spray that locks in a dewy and fresh complexion. Cactus Flower is renowned for its ability to improve skin hydration, softness, smoothness and overall skin appearance. </div>
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If you're interested in trying out any of these new launches, be sure to check out the stores I've listed above. There's definitely some really good products being released, so be sure to hit the shops.<br />
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The Yellow Sunflowerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16527281969716295750noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5685620045437316441.post-43817482153737669212015-11-12T14:21:00.000+00:002015-11-12T16:11:52.317+00:00Want to win a 12 Month Supply of WaterWipes?!<div style="text-align: center;">
I've been contacted by WaterWipes and they have offered me an opportunity for my readers and followers to win a 12 MONTH SUPPLY OF WATERWIPES!! (the facial wipes that is, not the babywipes!)</div>
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The Yellow Sunflowerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16527281969716295750noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5685620045437316441.post-61932927910286491622015-08-27T14:31:00.000+01:002015-08-27T18:45:21.208+01:001935 - 2015: La vie est belle with Lancôme<div class="ecxmsonormal" style="background: white; margin: 0cm 0cm 16.2pt; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Here's </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; text-align: center;">Lancôme's latest Press Releases, that celebrates a remarkable milestone that they've achieved as a brand, of pure luxury in my opinion! Here's the details!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><i><b>**For 80
years, La vie est belle with Lancôme**</b></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; line-height: 15.6pt;"><i>Founded by the visionary and pioneer
Armand Petitjean in 1935, Lancôme is celebrating 80 years of beauty in 2015. An
opportunity to celebrate the women who inspire the brand, from its customers to
its ambassadresses, and to affirm all year long through a series of joyful
initiatives that indeed, life is beautiful with Lancôme.</i> </span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTrEJVjpP4m6yxW19MdATvUgXODG3s7H76OcH6A8H8H5i7eRSmW05U-cXigQMNCZWiBBoS7z9N5goJ7SezDwtRlcp6VTqGrmt4ijjBMZ-xvMR5N5ZilFSXmoFJrntU87nFYSmLDduDCu0/s1600/80+Anniversary.png" imageanchor="1" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 15.6pt; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="483" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTrEJVjpP4m6yxW19MdATvUgXODG3s7H76OcH6A8H8H5i7eRSmW05U-cXigQMNCZWiBBoS7z9N5goJ7SezDwtRlcp6VTqGrmt4ijjBMZ-xvMR5N5ZilFSXmoFJrntU87nFYSmLDduDCu0/s640/80+Anniversary.png" width="640" /></a><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 15.6pt; text-align: justify;">What are 80
years? What does it mean to celebrate eight decades of beauty, scientific
innovations, exceptional fragrances, skincare and makeup products, of joyful
celebration of femininity that is always true to itself yet is ceaselessly
being reinvented? This is the question that Lancôme wished to answer on the
anniversary of its creation. Looking back in order to move forward even more
successfully, for a House is first and foremost a story that inspires the
future and shapes what lies ahead. Lancôme’s story began in 1935 with the
vision of a man ahead of his time, Armand Petitjean:</span><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 15.6pt; text-align: justify;"> </span><b style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 15.6pt; text-align: justify;">a beauty that is French, therefore
free and as a result-happy.</b><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 15.6pt; text-align: justify;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Beauty that
lightens and strengthens. The beauty of being oneself. Happy beauty.<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><i>“Above all, we wanted this
celebration to be a moment of joy,”<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></i>states
Françoise Lehmann, Lancôme’s General Manager.<span class="apple-converted-space"><i> </i></span><i>“Because
– for Lancôme – beauty goes hand in hand with happiness. So it’s a birthday in
the form of a celebration, which each month will reaffirm the brand’s greatest
ambition: making women’s lives more beautiful with Lancôme!”</i>Something of a
nod to<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><i>La vie est belle,</i><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>the name of an incredibly successful
fragrance that has become the symbol of happy beauty, a brand signature.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Life is
beautiful in colour</b>:
the colours of the legendary<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><i>L’Absolu
Rouge</i><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>lipstick or the<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><i>Hypnôse</i><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>eye palettes… Life is beautiful with
fragrance, from<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><i>Trésor’s</i><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>leather-infused peach-rose composition
to the wonderfully tasty iris of<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><i>La
vie est belle</i>, the heirs of<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><b>a
line of exceptional perfumes</b><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>that
have marked the history of femininity and won awards since the 1935 Brussels
World’s Fair. Life is beautiful with delicious sensations, those provided by<span class="apple-converted-space"><b> </b></span><b>skincare at the cutting edge
of scientific innovation</b>, skincare products that have become must-haves,
such as<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><i>Advanced</i><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><i>Génifique<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></i>and<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><i>Absolue l’Extrait</i>. Life is
beautiful like the exceptional know-how by which the House perpetuates<span class="apple-converted-space"> <b>a
certain idea of French luxury. </b> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Last but not least, life is beautiful just like the<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><b>Lancôme ambassadresses</b>, who
radiate a beauty that is confident, distinctive and always free. Women who
leave their mark on their age, whether Isabella Rosselini, the original epitome
of Lancôme femininity for generations of women up to the present day, or
Penélope Cruz, Kate Winslet, Julia Roberts, Lupita Nyong’o, Lily Collins and
Alma Jodorowsky, who allow the brand to shine around the world. Women who are
accessible, free, committed, who cultivate their happiness as a way of life,
seriously yet lightheartedly, inspired and inspiring in equal measure.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">What could be
more natural for the brand with the rose than to cultivate happiness? And what
more fitting way to approach its birthday than as an invitation to savour the
beauty of life to the full throughout a year filled with surprises? Beginning
with<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><b>an irresistibly
imaginative film – a Lancôme first – revealed on 20 February 2015, the
anniversary of the day on which the House was founded</b>. A summary of all
that Lancôme is in a surrealist style with a thoroughly modern glamour. Joy
already, in colour and movement.</span></div>
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The Yellow Sunflowerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16527281969716295750noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5685620045437316441.post-55836544942947961352015-08-18T13:53:00.000+01:002015-08-18T19:41:59.909+01:00Be Confident & SHINE this SummerThis week marks the first bit of proper sunshine we've had here in Ireland for more than 6 weeks! This sunshine has given me some inspiration and led me to create this blogpost, which will discuss body confidence and how to get that 'glow' and radiance this summer! I've compiled some tips I try and stick by all year round, but especially during summer time. Between cocktail parties, BBQs, lunch with friends-there's so much going on! We all want to be able to enjoy these occasions with that special summer glow!<br />
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I could honestly see a massive difference in my skin. I'm quite lucky as I rarely have trouble with my skin, but I had to look twice a couple of times at myself in the mirror with no makeup on! It looked like I had highlighter on my skin, it was glowing! It really adds a glow and radiance back to your skin, that no makeup product could buy. Why not take a no-makeup-selfie today and in a weeks time and compare the difference? If you do make sure to share it with me on Twitter/Instagram and use the hashtag #bodyphilosophy. </div>
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Following on from the above point, I have been having more no-makeup-days than ever lately! With the season that's in it, even though we've had little sunshine, I am trying to let me skin breathe a bit more. It has coincided with my 'glowing skin' so I've felt a bit more confident and will easily go out and about 'bare-faced'! I don't believe in following the crowd and feeling like you have to live up to a certain 'image' as a woman or a man. People quite often put extra pressure on themselves by just simply following the crowd! Don't wear makeup if you don't feel like!! Be confident in your own skin! No one else is like you, each one of us is unique! It may help if your skin has that natural glow, so make sure you drink that water!!</div>
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Only a certain percentage of what we put on our skin e.g. creams, oils, serums will help with it's appearance. A greater proportion of what we put 'into' our bodies affects the appearance of our skin. I recently was chatting to one of Ireland's Top Models 'Holly Carpenter' and we both had this discussion. She is also a firm believer in this philosophy! If you feed your body what it needs, not what you want, the benefits will be visible in your skin. Try and cut down on the caffeine, sugar and processed foods and increase the amount of 'superfoods' you take. I love to have a mug of hot water & lemon every morning before I eat breakfast. My breakfast will either be some homemade granola (I love <a href="http://www.donalskehan.com/2015/06/breakfast-granola/" target="_blank">this</a> one by an Irish chef Donal Skehan), yoghurt and fruit or poached eggs on brown bread.<br />
The lemon really kick-starts your digestive system and wakes up your body. It also fills you up a little bit! If I have some free time on my hands, I love to make homemade banana bread (again I love <a href="http://www.donalskehan.com/2010/04/auntie-anns-banana-bread/" target="_blank">this</a> one from Donal Skehan) to either have in the morning or after my lunch. It's full of goodness and is much better than snacking on biscuits! It's also so lovely to take to a summer BBQ with friends and have as your dessert! If you're looking for some nice healthy recipes for any occasion this summer, I found this great website that has yummy <a href="https://aloha.com/shop/recipes" target="_blank">healthy recipes</a>, all in one place at <a href="https://aloha.com/shop/recipes" target="_blank">Aloha</a>.com. Have a browse through and see if you find something that suits your tastebuds!<br />
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This is my FAVOURITE perfume of all time I think! I just love it so much and I've been wearing it for so long now, over a year I think! So many people comment on my perfume when I'm wearing this, it's such a distinctive smell. It's quite a deep, intense smell and I recommend you smell a sample of it. It's available at Boots, Arnotts and Brown Thomas etc. If you find it too 'intense' as the name suggests, they have a original Sí perfume which is less intense, which you may like. </div>
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Giorgio Armani have also released a new addition to the Sí family, called Sí Eau de Toilette, which comes in a lighter pink coloured bottle. It's only just been released and it has similar notes to it, as the Sí Intense but just a lighter, fresher feel. It may be just what you're looking for!</div>
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I know this is a little bit random but I've been wearing lots of black and white clothes lately (LOVING monochrome at the minute) and I've always been worried about deodorant marks being left on my good white shirt or dress, or even worse on your black clothing. So I decided to pick up this deodorant from Nivea and I'm very impressed! I've had no yellow marks left on my white clothes or no white marks on my black clothes. It's a great relief to know that you won't have any marks left on your clothes, so this is a recent love of mine!</div>
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I'm sure you've heard me rave about this mascara on many occasions and this favourite has not changed in the last year I don't think. I use this mascara everyday and it's definitely worth investing in! It is a high-end mascara and costs €30 from Brown Thomas but if you want some great length, volume and definition to your lashes, treat yourself!<br />
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I love to use this lip scrub about once or twice a week on my lips. I find it best to use it in the shower, as it's easier to clean away any excess. This product smells like it says on the tin I suppose! It smells exactly like After Eight mints, so tempting to lick it off your lips (even though you actually can as it's just made up of sugar and essential oils)!! I find that if I'm applying a lip gloss or lipstick most days and then moisturising my lips in between and at night-time, the dead skin cells on your lips can gather and 'clump' on your lipstick, making it then appear 'flaky'.<br />
If this happens to you, then this is the dead skin cells on your lips, that basically need to be exfoliated or removed. Now you can use (and I often do) just a simple 'soft' toothbrush and 'dry brush' your lips, which will help. But this is a great product which does the same job, but better. You're left with beautifully soft, delicious lips!! This also retails at £5.50 and lasts for about 6-9 months!<br />
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<b>Maybelline ColourSensational Lipstick: 842 Rosewood Pearl</b><br />
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I think I bought this lipstick over a year ago and have recently only decided to use it and I've fallen in love. I spotted Anna Saccone (from The SacconeJolys) wearing it in some of her vlogs and I decided to purchase it. It costs approx. €8 and is really a beautiful bronzy/pearly nude. I've been wearing it everyday recently and it adds a glow to your skin. With a bit of HUSH from MAC on my cheekbones and this lipstick, your skin appears fresh and dewy.<br />
In the bullet, it looks like a browny-nude but there is a lovely amount of shimmer in the lipstick and I recommend you swatch it in your local drugstore to see the true colour.<br />
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<b>Penneys/Primark Wayfarer Sunglasses</b><br />
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I picked up these sunglasses about 3 weeks ago in Penneys, just as the new Spring/Summer collections came into the stores. These cost <b>ONLY </b>€3.00 and are an absolute <b>BARGAIN!</b> They are an absolute steal and a great dupe for many high-end designer sunglasses. I have been wearing these at every given opportunity recently, with the lovely sunshine we've been having. If you're near a Primary/Penneys have a look at their wide range of sunglasses for Summer and see if there are any that you fancy. Pick them up before they're gone!!<br />
These are a great classical twist on the classic wayfarer shape and would suit most face shapes!<br />
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While in Penneys I also picked up these funky oval sunglasses as I thought they'd be really cute for the upcoming summer festivals. I think these are a real style statement and with these, you can simply glam up any outfit! I can't wait to pair these with some loose curls, a headband, and a top and some denim shorts. At only €1.50, these are another great bargain, worth grabbing if you see them.<br />
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I got this as a Christmas present last year and it's been on my arm ever since. I love big faced watches and the hint of rose gold on the face is just beautiful. I feel this watch is a real classic and will hopefully last me for some time. I've had many compliments on the watch and I love pairing it with a simple gold bangle or just on it's own.<br />
A little hint** If you're looking to buy this one <a href="http://www.asos.com/olivia-burton/olivia-burton-big-dial-rose-gold-watch/prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=2919324&clr=Rosegoldnude&SearchQuery=olivia+burton&pgesize=23&pge=0&totalstyles=23&gridsize=3&gridrow=8&gridcolumn=2" target="_blank">HERE</a> from ASOS, keep an eye on their page for when they've 20% off, and you'll get the watch for only about €80! <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB32z3TyMDLVd6MQOugbhIxvGiR-5gt3HFecGaIqoID1_RzBZvNSQr5e2rEk2FVTv-dy1nSZptzeVf9Q4SkHVvgWShI5m1tPiBeajAjEo4NhlpW609LnP8wDIDVnRgVww7XDhtlRC3KZQ/s1600/hbnxc.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB32z3TyMDLVd6MQOugbhIxvGiR-5gt3HFecGaIqoID1_RzBZvNSQr5e2rEk2FVTv-dy1nSZptzeVf9Q4SkHVvgWShI5m1tPiBeajAjEo4NhlpW609LnP8wDIDVnRgVww7XDhtlRC3KZQ/s1600/hbnxc.jpg" height="236" width="640" /></a><br />
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<b>Eylure Lashes: Cheryl 'Girls Night'*</b><br />
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I was sent these lashes from Eylure recently and unfortunately I have to say that I'm not too keen on these particular ones called 'Girls Night'. I applied these on a recent night out, and didn't really see any effect of the lashes. I found no great difference, none at all really unfortunately. I am a lover of the regular line of lashes from Eylure and a lover of Cheryl, but these range of lashes just don't do it for me! I love the packaging and the lash glue is great also but these particular lashes would not be ones I would recommend.<br />
They are slightly darker and thicker on the outer edge of the lashes but after I applied some mascara with these on, I found and saw little or no difference in my lashes! I left them on for the night anyway but was a little disappointed with them. They cost €8.50 in Boots but I would recommend you checking out my post a while back, for a more detailed post on some of the lashes from Eylure that I <b>DO </b>recommend <a href="http://sarahyellowsunflower.blogspot.ie/2014/07/new-eylure-launch-new-collection.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>.<br />
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I also found that when I'd go to use it the next time, there would be some product left in the nib of the eyeliner, which would be in a clump and dried slightly. I made the mistake of directly applying the eyeliner on many occasions and ruining my eye makeup with a lump of eyeliner coming out first. When I finally remembered to check it each time, and clean the remaining eyeliner left, I'd probably spent 2-3 minutes doing this. Also, if you manage to get some on your fingers when cleaning it, it is very tough to get off right there and then! Again, another minute or so has ticked on! I usually use a face wipe to correct any mistakes I make when applying eyeliner but I found it hard to clean any mistakes I made with a wipe with this product. It often smudged and I found myself scrubbing it all off on more than one occasion. On a positive note, it was not as hard to remove at the end of the day with my trusty Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish. I think I'll be sticking to my trusty liquid liner from Rimmel in the future.<br />
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<b>Lancome Hypnose Eyeshadow Palette: Drama Eyes Parisian Lights*</b><b><br /></b><br />
This beauty arrived through the postbox a few weeks back and I couldn't stop admiring it. It is so well packaged in a lovely gold palette with a great sized mirror inside. It also provides a sticker which has a little tutorial on where to apply each eyeshadow, to create a smokey-eye. It also has 2 mini magnets on the packaging, so it closes very smoothly and won't open easily if you're out and about.<br />
Unfortunately I didn't find the quality of the eyeshadows that great for the price of the palette. I was disappointed by the lack of colour pay-off. I even tried to intensify the look, by wetting the brush on application, but I was still left disappointed with the intensity of the colour.<br />
There are some lovely colours in the palette. A lovely gold-bronze colour, and a rose-gold colour, but they didn't come out as bright as they appeared in the palette. I tried adding more colour to help but to no avail. I nearly felt that it looked like I had little or no eyeshadow on. I also found the two brushes that came with the palette practically useless! The double ended brush I didn't like and the other mini blending brush didn't really blend out my eyeshadow very well. Unfortunately this was a disappointment from Lancome.<br />
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So these are some products that I've been both loving and loathing so far this year! Let me know if you like these sort of blogposts!<br />
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Have you ever tried any of these products? How did you get on? Do you fancy trying out any of these? Let me know your thoughts below in the comments section, or on Twitter (@SarahWhelehan). I love reading your comments!<br />
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The Yellow Sunflowerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16527281969716295750noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5685620045437316441.post-59002530234745571942014-12-19T22:11:00.000+00:002014-12-20T11:12:48.220+00:00My Experience: Gumtree IrelandI'm sure most of you have heard of the website Gumtree? If you live in Ireland you probably have, and I learned only recently that there is a Gumtree site operating in many different countries around the world, even as far as South Africa! If you haven't, it's basically a website which allows you to post adverts and sell your items online for free. A great way to sell things you perhaps haven't used or something that's in really good condition, while also getting something for it!<br />
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The Yellow Sunflowerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16527281969716295750noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5685620045437316441.post-56131134167018289422014-12-11T22:15:00.001+00:002014-12-11T22:15:36.745+00:00Christmas Gift Guide 2014<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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If you're wondering what to get your loved ones, there's still some time to do your shopping so rest assured! I've put together some gift ideas for those of you who are finding it difficult, or if you fancy treating yourself to something nice! I'm sure you've been good all year?! There is a mixture of some skincare and fashion pieces, something for makeup-lovers, something for your home and some bath treats too! These products are a selection of what I'm LOVING this season! I love everything here, and am planning on picking up some of what's featured here for myself!<br />
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For me, this dress is a classic! If you were to buy this for your girlfriend, or for yourself, you're guaranteed to make a classic and elegant entrance into the party! This is quite pricey, but I could see someone wearing this again and again. It's a timeless, beautiful dress which combines lace and feathers, carrying you through from season to season.<br />
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<b><a href="http://glitznpieces.ie/product/gold-love-bangle/" target="_blank">Gold Love Bangle</a> €19.50</b><br />
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I've been looking for a bangle or bracelet like this one for ages now. It's such a pretty classic gold bangle that could be worn anytime of the day or night. It's really affordable for €19.50 and if you present this to your friend, she'll love you for it!<br />
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<b><a href="http://www.cloud10beauty.com/brands/ren/ren-mini-gift-set.html#.VIoCBzGsWSo" target="_blank">REN Bath and Body Discovery Kit</a> €18.95</b><br />
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This REN set is the ideal gift for anyone who is really into looking after their skin. This gift set would suit any skincare-lovers out there (your sister, best friend, Mum, Godmother, or your girlfriend) and it has a really nice selection of products for just €18.95. For someone who hasn't tried REN before, it's a great gift for them to trial out the brand. The products included are from their Moroccan Rose range and their new Invigorating Revivo-Tonic range. A real treat and it's very affordable!<br />
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<b><a href="http://www.boohoo.com/europe/fashion-denim/loren-distressed-rip-knee-skinny-jeans/invt/azz49768" target="_blank">Boohoo Distressed Ripped Jeans</a> €34</b><br />
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I love these jeans and after spotting them on the Boohoo website I fell in love! I love the edgy look with the ripped-knees. I could see myself wearing these with an oversized white t-shirt, that gold bangle and the black shoes here. I think this look would look really nice! You could also make these jeans casual with just a nice pair of flats. These would be ideal to buy for yourself or for your friend.<br />
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<b><a href="http://www.thebodyshop.ie/glazed-apple-bath-sprinkles-xm14.html" target="_blank">The Body Shop Glazed Apple Bath Sprinkles</a> €10.95</b><br />
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Glazed Apple is a really festive scent and one I love, especially this range from The Body Shop. This gift is really affordable and ideal for any teenager or friend. It would look so cute in your Christmas stocking or under the tree (or to add along with a larger gift). These are also a great way of adding a little bit of fun to your bath.<br />
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<b><a href="http://www.boots.ie/en/Florence-Anne-Fragrance-Mini-Scented-Candle-Trio-Set_1496477/" target="_blank">Boots 'Florence Anne' Candles</a> €15</b><br />
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This range from Boots looks really great for the price point it's positioned at. This trio of candles would be a lovely gift for your Mum, Godmother, your Aunt or anyone who loves candles. They look much more expensive that €15 and would be a lovely addition to a larger gift or as a gift on it's own for your Secret Santa! This gift is ideal for someone who loves buying gifts for their home. The three scents are Blackcurrant and Fig, Grapefruit and Lime and Patchouli and Clove.<br />
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<b><a href="http://www.boohoo.com/europe/esme-strappy-neckline-wrap-bodycon-dress/invt/azz18619" target="_blank">Boohoo Bodycon Dress</a> €25</b><br />
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I think this dress, teamed with some jewellery would be lovely for any outing over the festive season! (How nice would these black shoes be with this dress also?!) It's really affordable and comes in black, cobalt blue or plum. If you are looking for a nice new dress for the party season, check this one out from Boohoo, or browse through their extensive range of party wear- you're guaranteed to find something to suit!<br />
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<b>STEAMCREAM Star Gift €12.95</b><br />
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This little gift is so cute and tiny and would look great hanging on your Christmas tree or polking out of your Christmas stocking! I love these little cute gifts that many brands have done- a small generous 'sample' size if you wish, that is packaged so beautifully. For €12.95 you could pick up one of these for your skincare-loving friend and even one for yourself too! This is an award-winning natural skincare product, so for anyone who loves using natural skincare products, this is for them. They are also getting a present that doesn't even need to be wrapped up. BONUS! You can pick these up for your local Beauty Salon.<br />
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These shoes. I just love these heels and would love them under the tree this year! If you're looking to treat yourself and get 'bang for your buck', look no further! For €60, these shoes would look great with so many different dresses, jeans, skirts, trousers- anything for that matter! I love the slightly thicker heel, which makes them easier to walk in too. As you can see I've already imagined teaming them up with both these jeans and dress from Boohoo!<br />
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<b><a href="http://www.feelunique.com/p/Antipodes-Moisture-Boost-Minis-Kit" target="_blank">Antipodes Skincare</a> €16.63-€34.55</b><br />
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I've recently discovered this brand called Antipodes and I've been really impressed. If you're looking to try out some new skincare finds, that'll keep your skin hydrated this festive season, then I recommend these! These two smaller sets in the image are of their mini-travel sets and are a great way to try out more than one product. You can get a mini set with some hydrating day cream and a face oil. You can also get another one with your night cream and a night oil. I've also tried out their Hand and Body cream (which you can buy <a href="http://www.feelunique.com/p/Antipodes-Jubilation-Ultra-Nourishing-Hand-Body-Cream-120ml?aff=wgie" target="_blank">here</a>), and it's brilliant. This dries so quickly into your hands, and is ideal for people who are always on the go! This tube would also last you for quite a while.<br />
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<b><a href="http://www.houseoffraser.co.uk/Urban+Decay+Black+Magic+Set/204819275,default,pd.html" target="_blank">Urban Decay Black Magic Set</a> €33</b><br />
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For anyone in your life who is interested in makeup, this eyeliner set is a really nice gift to give. This is also a gift set that would be suitable for any age group. You're getting their classic and brilliant 24/7 kohl liners in a range of colours (classic black, brown, purple, navy, khaki-green). Urban Decay is a brand that I love and I'd definitely recommend these eyeliners for those of you who love your makeup!<br />
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So, that's my Christmas Gift Guide for 2014 which I think has something for everyone, and all budgets. I hope you get some inspiration from this blogpost and that it has solved some issues you've had with wondering what to buy that special person!<br />
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Let me know if you're interested in buying anything from the Gift Guide! I'd be really interested to hear!<br />
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The Yellow Sunflowerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16527281969716295750noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5685620045437316441.post-75845593634185524572014-11-21T11:32:00.000+00:002014-11-21T11:35:44.061+00:00Alflorex Winter Health GIVEAWAY!As a little treat for my loyal readers I've been offered not 1, BUT 2 of these hampers to giveaway to my readers and followers of my blog. I'm grateful for each and every one of your comments and those of you who come back time and time again to read my blog. So here's a little treat, that you could get your hands on, that would do just nicely for this Winter! The hamper is going to be sent to you, and is valued at €25!<br />
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XThe Yellow Sunflowerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16527281969716295750noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5685620045437316441.post-88967714841779616112014-11-15T12:55:00.001+00:002014-11-15T12:55:33.780+00:00Current Shower Essentials!Now that it's coming nearer and nearer to the colder Winter months, I've decided to slightly change up my shower essentials, or basically what I've been using in the shower on a regular basis.<br />
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<b><u>KÉRASTASE Resistance Bain de Force Reinforcing Shampoo (Level 1-2) (RRP €16.58)</u></b></div>
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I bought this shampoo and conditioner set about 2 years ago and I've repurchased it on 2 or 3 occasions since. I decided to purchase this after 'ombre-ing' my hair. The hairdresser recommended these to help keep my hair in good condition and to provide it with the nourishment that the bleach removed. I was honestly slightly dubious, with the price of them, and that a cheaper drugstore alternative could do just as good. But after a few weeks of using this combination each time I washed my hair, I finally saw what people were talking about!! A combination of regular compliments on my hair, wondering if I had been to the hairdressers, and the difference I saw made me just love this combination! My colour (i.e. the bleach/blonde ends) really looked so vibrant after using this. It looks like it's been freshly coloured- just what you want! </div>
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I began using this duo each time I showered and then I began using it every other wash. So I would use a regular shampoo and conditioner set (my faves are Aussie's MEGA range or the Miracle Moist range and I also love TREsemmé) and then every other time I'd use these from Kérastase. My hair still looked as good and it is great condition! </div>
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This condition is also a great double product. It can be used as your regular shampoo and condition duo (as above) or because of its thick, intense consistency, they also recommend using it as a hair-mask. It's super intense and rich that it doubles up as a great hair-mask. I'd leave this in my hair for a few hours if I could, during a nice pampering evening. Leaving it on overnight also works a treat! </div>
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The price for both these are quite high, compared to most drugstore shampoos and conditioners, but in my opinion it is really worth it. You can even get away with buying these and perhaps only using once a week and they'll last much longer. You will still see a huge difference. (I wish I had taken some pics of how my hair looked when I had regularly used this duo!) Even with regular use, I found that these both lasted an above-average time length. I only had to repurchase these approx. every 6 months (and longer when I cut down to using these less often). So you do get good value for your money. Another tip I have is to purchase these NOW (i.e. this time of year in your nearest Peter Mark) where they have a gift set made up in a lovely pretty box for the festive season. For approx. €34/€36 you get both of these (full size) AND a free 50ml of their Elixir hair oil. Ideal for a gift for a girlfriend or just even for yourself. You get to try these out and get a free hair oil too! Or I often purchase mine from <a href="http://www.feelunique.com/brands/kerastase/resistance" target="_blank">FeelUnique</a> where they regularly do Special Offers or discounts on both of these! So keep an eye on their website! (Did you know they also do FREE DELIVERY?!)</div>
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I first bought Liz Earle after hearing so many people rave about it, and that's what I'm going to do here! I love this! Simple as!! (I've done a guest-post, detailed review on Anita's Beauty Blog <a href="http://anitasbeautyspot.blogspot.ie/2014/06/liz-earle-cleanse-and-polish.html" target="_blank">here</a> so have a look). Quick tip- I first bought a 100ml pump <a href="http://ie.lizearle.com/cleanse-tone-moisturise/cleanse-and-polish-hot-cloth-cleanser.html" target="_blank">here</a> from LizEarle.ie but since then I always restock when I'm in Boots in Liffey Valley. I think I've told you all this before- the Boots in Liffey Valley is AMAZING! It has so many brands that you can't buy in any other store in Ireland e.g. Liz Earle. It also has other fabulous brands like Sleek Makeup, Nails Inc. Philosophy skincare, Jack Wills, Dr. Jart, Instyler, Ojon, Urban Decay, This Works, Trilogy, Bumble and Bumble, bareMinerals etc. I could go on- I literally spend over an hour in that store!! Also if you're a Student like me- you can get 10% discount on ALL these brands and so much more with your Student Travel Card. You also can earn points on your Advantage Card- which means money back! DOUBLE BONUS!!!! </div>
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Pretty standard, a razor that has a lovely scent. I went from using cheaper razors and have now used this for years and I would not go back! It is pretty expensive versus the disposable or cheaper razors, but for me it's worth it. I cannot stand sore, cut, or red under-arms or legs i.e. razor burns from the cheaper ones, and I haven't had that experience with this razor! Winner for me! This original pack comes with the razor and 2 'heads' for when you need to replace. </div>
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I can't seem to find this exact face scrub in shops now as I have it a while but I think it's been relaunched and repackaged. But it's RRP was approx. €9, and I just love the fresh Menthol scent when I use it, and my skin feels great after using it! I feel less congestion and my skin feels really fresh and clean after I use this. I use this exfoliator once a week.</div>
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This in-shower body moisturiser is so affordable and leaves your skin so supple and soft. I was unsure about how it would work but you simply apply it all over your body in the shower with a loofah and rinse it off. Get out of the shower or bath and gently pat your skin dry and your done. You don't need to apply a body moisturiser- you skin is so soft. It has a built in body moisturiser and it saves you lots of time- especially if you're in a rush in the mornings!</div>
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This Thermal Water Spray from La Roche Posy has so many nourishing ingredients for your skin and I love to add this after I come out of the shower. When you leave a warm shower, it's a great way to refresh your skin with a quick spray of this. It also closes your pores and tones your skin. It can also be used after your makeup is removed- to tone your skin, or when you apply your makeup-to set it. A real multi-purpose product! You can buy this <a href="http://www.boots.ie/en/La-Roche-Posay-Thermal-Spring-Water-150G_866269/" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>
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I got this little beauty last Christmas in a gift set from Jo Malone. If you didn't know Jo Malone do lovely gift sets for Christmas with a few minis in each. A great gift for a loved one or for yourself, to try out the different scents. I regularly use this as my body moisturiser after the shower- so luxurious but worth it! The smell lingers on my clothes or what ever I wear that day. You don't need to even wear perfume if you like this scent enough- it's beautiful!</div>
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The Yellow Sunflowerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16527281969716295750noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5685620045437316441.post-7381771833732481182014-10-22T20:35:00.001+01:002014-10-22T20:35:18.605+01:00NEW: Urban Decay CollectionI've tried many different products from Urban Decay's collections over the years and the quality is fantastic! But after looking at this new collection, I realised I hadn't ever tried any of their mascaras before! I particularly love their Naked Palette and their 24/7 Gel Eyeliners. I've used both these products in nearly all of my makeup tutorials here on my blog.<br />
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<b>Urban Decay¦ Perversion Mascara* €21/£17</b><br />
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BIGGER. BLACKER. BADDER. These three words describe this mascara in it's simplest form! This is a lengthening and volumising mascara and comes in a really dark black shade- exactly what I love! I often find it hard to take my makeup from day to night if I'm leaving work and going straight out to a party or an event. It's simple to apply some lipstick etc. which really helps, but you're mascara can get 'dry' and 'lacking in volume'. It's hard to try take your mascara off and apply some fresh mascara without removing your eyeshadow. It's also messy applying 'new', 'fresh' mascara over your old mascara because it often gets 'flaky' and half of it ends up either under your eye or on your cheek! This mascara saves the day! No matter how long since you've last applied mascara, Perversion will never get 'brittle' or 'clumpy'.<br />
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It's a lovely large headed brush which will give you optimal volume! It glides out of the tube so easily, and it's such a lovely formula. TOP TIP-**You should never move the mascara brush up and down in the tube as that lets air into the bottle and dries out the formula**.<br />
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<b>Urban Decay¦ Subversion Lash Primer* €18/£15</b><br />
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THICKER. LONGER. STRONGER. Urban Decay use these three words to describe this lash primer. It claims to take your mascara to the 'next level' as it primes your lashes for the perfect application. I haven't tried this primer yet but it claims to make your lashes thicker, longer and stronger. Urban Decay also make a bold statement- "Once you experience how much more smoothly your mascara glides on, you won't be able to live without it!" I'd love to see if this is true so I'm going to be using both these at the same time. I'll be sure to let you know (Be sure to follow me on Instagram-SarahWhelehan).<br />
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Subversion adds weight to your lashes and gives your mascara something to hold on to, resulting in added length and thickness. Urban Decay describe this as a conditioning mask for your lashes.<br />
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Both these products are available in the UK and Ireland from Debenhams, House of Fraser, Selfridges Bermingham, John Lewis Cambridge stores and online at feelunique.com NOW!<br />
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XThe Yellow Sunflowerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16527281969716295750noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5685620045437316441.post-32555700047188605842014-10-07T17:32:00.000+01:002014-10-07T17:32:15.218+01:00MONDSS: Underarm Wear ReviewI've been trying out these Underarm pads from MONDSS* for the last few weeks but unfortunately this review isn't going to be the most positive. MONDSS Underarm Wear is a new product to the market that is natural and adheres to the skin under your arms. They claim to provide a secure solution to underarm perspiration. No need to wear deodorant while wearing these and you can only get one use out of each piece.<br />
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So off I went and I applied these one morning. There are 10 'pieces' in the box and the RRP is €9.99. When I opened the box I discovered that they looked very like plasters!! But that didn't phase me at all, I had a quick look at the instructions (<b><u>quick </u></b>being the operative word) and peeled off the back and applied them. </div>
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Now, on my first encounter I did find it pretty tricky to apply them, it definitely takes practice. After I got it in place after a few attempts I was happy to leave it as it was. I suppose it's quite a strange thing to have under your arms and it does take some getting used to. It definitely feels 'strange' at the beginning, very strange. It feels like your have a thick 'plaster like patch' under your arm!! But after an hour or so I did forget I had them on.<br />
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They also do adhere to your skin quite well. Once you place it down it's actually kind of tricky to move it about or fix it at all. I definitely recommend reading the instructions, much more than I did, i.e. much more than a quick glance! You need to practice how to put them on; which way they're best to go etc. I did find it easier the second time I applied them, so practice makes perfect. </div>
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They also did prevent perspiration marks from getting on to my clothes too, and they recommend wearing them to an interview etc. No more sweat patches on your clothes! They do however kind of feel like a little nappy under your arm if that makes sense! When I actually showed a friend them on, she did say how they looked rather odd!</div>
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The Yellow Sunflowerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16527281969716295750noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5685620045437316441.post-71133398040014190672014-10-02T19:21:00.001+01:002014-10-02T19:21:37.403+01:00Benefit Cosmetics Boutique: DublinI'm sure many of you will have seen or heard of Benefit's flagship store in Dublin on South William Street (2mins from Grafton St.). They have been open nearly a year now and things have never been better! I was in the store for a browse last week and a chat with the staff about the new collections that have just launched! I also have some secret information to share about their upcoming collections and events, so stay tuned for that! Lot's of Christmas-y-ness coming your way pretty soon! Here's how I got on!!<br />
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This beautiful pink retro bike was what greeted me as I walked through the door! The store is a girls dream. Everything is a beautiful shade of baby pastel pink. The pink and white colour combination fits right in with the 'girly' brand, that is Benefit Cosmetics. The lighting in the shop is amazing, full of natural light! This works so well for when you are trying on makeup and looking for shades to suit your skintone. Compared to your regular drugstore where it's full of artificial lighting! This picture has no filter on it, and it was taken right inside the door-which has a large glass window to let in all that light!<br />
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You can see from the picture above where some of the Christmas Gift Sets are stored. The displays are just so bang-on! So neatly laid out and easy to navigate around. The samples of the products out for you to try are great and are kept in good condition. Apart from selling the entire range of Benfit Cosmetics here they have also branched out and offer Spray Tans upstairs in a Tanning Room (Vita Liberate tan), Eyebrow Tinting, Waxing and Threading in their Brow-Bar at the back of the store. They also have a Blow-dry Bar (haircare), a Nail Bar and private waxing rooms upstairs too! You can also let the talented people at Benefit do your makeup professionally for you either! Your one stop shop!!<br />
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Here's a picture to show my excitement in store! On the left is a BB Cream they've launched a while back but it really interested me. I got to try it out and it really overs good coverage while being light-weight. It also has lots of moisture- a real 2 in 1 product. It comes in 6 shades so there is a shade suited to most people. How cute is this little merry-go-round stand it's on!? These are all testers so I got to test out the shades and when you go in, you can do just that!<br />
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These are just <i>some</i> of the Christmas Limited Edition Gift Sets Benefit are offering this season. I particularly like the look of this one on the left here, in the beautiful green tin! It costs €65, and offers you a discount of 38% (based on the RRP of what's inside the box, or rather tin!!). There is a full size They're Real mascara, Hoola Bronzer, a generous sample of the The Porefessional (a pore minimising cream for under foundation) and cute mini of their famous Bene<i>tint</i>! Imagine what you could do with that tin after you've opened it? It could be used to store freshly cookies, sweeties or your favourite makeup on your dressing-table!<br />
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The other gift set on the left here called Goodies a Go-Go costs you €29.50 (a saving of 44%) WOW! Inside this are 4 longwear powder eyeshadows, Stay don't Stray eyeshadow primer (mini version) and another mini of They're Real masacra. Trust me, these eyeshadows are not any that'll be left behind and never used. These are 4 neutral shades so are so ideal for wearing anytime! Getting bang for your buck there!!<br />
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Here's one of their cabinets full of cosmetics and gift sets for Christmas! So many choices and suited to all budgets, no matter how big or small!!<br />
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Have you been to Benefit's Boutique in Dublin before? I'd really recommend going in to check it out and maybe sneaking a little purchase in too! You're worth it ;-)<br />
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XThe Yellow Sunflowerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16527281969716295750noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5685620045437316441.post-81691580118118171502014-09-26T11:54:00.003+01:002014-10-22T17:01:16.388+01:00Haul- SpaceNK, Clerys & Boots!There were a few products that I had been eyeing up for quite a while now and I recently decided to pick them up while shopping in Dublin. I first landed in SpaceNK- if you read Beauty Blogs regularly, particularly Beauty Bloggers from the UK or USA I'm sure you've heard of SpaceNK. Well they have just opened their first Irish store on Grafton Street so if you're in Dublin City Centre, be sure to check it out! It's like cosmetic- heaven!! So many different brands of skincare products, bath, makeup, hair, fitness etc. and really good brands at that!! I couldn't help but smile when in the store, it was so overwhelming!! I was looking at one thing (Sarah Chapman products for example) and then spotted another favourite brand of mine (Aromatherapy Associates) and then another! It's so overwhelming! SpaceNK stock quite high-end brands and have a great selection in store. If you regularly shop online on FeelUnique.com for example, and purchase UK brands or other brands that you can't get in Ireland- more than likely SpaceNK have it. You can then smell, touch, sample the products before buying them aswell.<br />
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This product was the main one that I've been wanting to buy for ages now! I've read so many reviews, I think the first could have been <a href="http://fleurdeforce.com/" target="_blank">Fleur de Force</a> and ever since, so many Bloggers have raved about it! I love the idea of a 'balm', for a richer, more moisturising consistency. My cult favourite cleanser is Liz Earle's Cleanse and Polish- which I've reviewed here on Anita's Beauty Blog (<a href="http://anitasbeautyspot.blogspot.ie/2014/06/liz-earle-cleanse-and-polish.html" target="_blank">link</a>) and I love using muslin cloths. So I decided to purchase this multi-purpose product! It was quite expensive for a cleanser, but I can really see this lasting quite a while. </div>
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While in SpaceNK (link <a href="http://uk.spacenk.com/women/" target="_blank">here</a>) Emma Hardie herself (the woman behind this product and brand) was in store so I sat next to her and asked her all about the product! It serves it's purpose as a Cleansing Balm for your face and neck but she also recommended leaving it on your skin overnight, as a hydrating mask that leaves your skin looking youthful! So I'll definitely be trying that out also. I'm actually doing quite a bit of travelling this month so I'll take some of this with me to keep my skin hydrated while flying! I had this product in my 'Basket' for nearly 6 months on FeelUnique, but when I got to smell and touch the product in store I WAS SOLD! The smell is just beautiful, so relaxing and a smell I would associate with a Spa-like experience- luxury! I can't wait to try it out!!</div>
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This was the final product I picked up in SpaceNK. I've tried so many different brands and bottles of 'Texturizing Sprays', 'Salt Sprays' and 'Volume-Boosting Sprays' but I've never found any to really work on my hair. I have thick hair so I've been looking for something that would be suitable for me and create that 'messy' or 'texturized' look. I explained my situation to one of the staff in store and she recommended this spray. She said it works in seconds, giving you volume, texture and oomph! Exactly what I'm looking for! A full size bottle of this is approx €50, but I wasn't so keen on buying a full-size bottle. I decided to opt for the mini, travel size bottle to trial it out and see how I get on. I'm looking forward to seeing if it lives up to the hype!</div>
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I was in Clerys on O'Connell Street in Dublin also and spotted the KORRES stand. I have the Lip Butter in Guava for quite a while now and really like it. I wanted to try something else from the brand. Their soaps are really cute and make a really great present! This soap is packed with almond oil and made of 95.7% natural ingredients. It smells really delicious too- good enough to eat! It reminds me of the smell of blackberries, and a really summery-fresh scent!</div>
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The Yellow Sunflowerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16527281969716295750noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5685620045437316441.post-72405426410723141642014-07-29T20:33:00.000+01:002014-07-29T20:33:22.335+01:00Mio¦ Fit Skin for Life LaunchIf you've heard of the worldwide brand Mio, you may associate it with use during pregnancy (like their famous TummyRub Butter and Oil from the Mama Mio range) but they've now launched a new range- <i style="font-weight: bold;">Fit Skin for Life</i> which is designed for use (males and females) pre, during and post exercise. Here's a quick snapshot of some of the new products in the range.<br />
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This range is designed to tone, buff and beautify the skin pre, during and post exercise. "Mio Skincare is a brand that offers a positive message to all users, which is to feel confident and gorgeous in your birthday suit"!! Who doesn't want to feel gorgeous and confidence in oneself?! Mio's Fit Skin for Life includes firmers, toners, mega-moisturisers, muscle motivators and soothers- everything you need to regain your former glory in your quest for strong, smooth, gorgeously fit skin from top to toe. Mio claim that every product is a bespoke personal fitness trainer for your skin! </div>
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This antioxidant body oil seals in vital moisture for strong and supple skin. The Activist contains nourishing Omegas, free-radical fighting antioxidants and vitality giving vitamins. Mio The Activist strengthens, moisturises and nourishes dry, stressed skin and has vitamins and antioxidants that restore elasticity and firmness, and also sinks in quickly! Over the years our skin's oil-producing cells begin to slow down, leading to the decline of its natural springiness and healthy radiance. Our skin needs extra helpings of strengthening superfoods to restore it to its formerly firm state. </div>
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Apply daily to shower damp skin to seal in extra moisture and a little goes a long way! To get the full benefits, use deep, upward strokes toward the heart-boosting circulation, improving lymphatic drainage and giving your skin more oxygen and nutrients. </div>
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<b><u>'Workout Wonder': Invigorating Muscle Gel* €25.00</u></b></div>
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Think energy! This is basically an energy shot for your muscles, claims MioSkincare. Workout Wonder boosts you into action pre-workout and helps your recover quicker with an uplifting cocktail of herbs and plant extracts. A gym-bag essential! Workout Wonder energises, cools and revives muscles instantly and is ideal pre and post workout. It also eases muscle soreness and tension from daily life. It can also be used anytime- if you need an instant blast of revitalisation for your muscles. It boosts you into action so you can get the best from your workout and it helps with your recovery too. It, again, is quickly absorbed into the skin-ideal for use in the gym or at home (we are always on the run!). </div>
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Massage one or two pumps of this muscle gel into hard working legs and achy upper back, neck and shoulders. Perfect for pre or post workout or to ease tense stressed muscles, even from such daily activities like house-work, hoovering etc.</div>
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<b><u>'Liquid Yoga': Restorative Bath Soak* €31.00</u></b></div>
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This restorative bath soak relaxes and calms your busy mind while relaxing your muscles and restoring your body. This milky-moisturising blend of essential oils, mineral salts and therapeutic herbs dissolves away stress and aches. It comes with a warning- may cause relaxation and happiness! Liquid Yoga is your personal masseuse in a bottle; helping with muscle fatigue while relaxing tight, stressed shoulders and muscles. It contains Murumuru Butter- making your skin feel as good as your mind! </div>
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<li>Pharmacies including Cara, Walshes, O'Neills, O'Connells, Faddens, Burkes, Old Bawn Pharmacy, Rathgar Pharmacy, Meaghers, Skerries Pharmacy, Maxwell Pharmacy, Bradley's, Tony Walsh.</li>
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The Yellow Sunflowerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16527281969716295750noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5685620045437316441.post-3521399477725501632014-07-14T22:11:00.002+01:002017-10-08T22:29:52.292+01:00New: Eylure Launch New CollectionIf you are like me, then you probably love wearing false eyelashes for any occasion! The ones I always wear are from a brand called Eylure and my personal favourites are the No. 107. These are the ones I always go back to and wear for a really nice delicate false lash effect, perfect for a night out! I just love the Eylure false lashes as I find them really easy to apply! For the most part you simply apply some glue to the lash strip, give it about 30 secs to get 'tacky' and then apply gently to your lashline. It does take some practice to get it right but, trust me it gets easier! I can now have mine, glued, applied on and blended into my own lashes with some mascara in a minute! Yes 1 minute!! It used to take me a few minutes but now it's become second nature to me!! If you really can't get the hang of it, Eylure have a range of eyelashes that are pre-glued-perfect for people who can't master it, or if you're in a rush! Anyway, if you want a step-by-step guide or some tips or advice on how to apply these, just let me know! Okay so, on to the new collection from Eylure!!<br />
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So just recently, Eylure have launched a 'new look' to their lashes. They've changed the packaging to bring about a more edgy feel to the brand and I really like it! Compared to their older packaging, which consisted of black and white, I personally love the bit of colour but let me know what you think. They have also launched some new lash designs to their collection and here is a selection of some of their cult lashes and some of the newbies, which were added to the collection!<br />
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<b><i>Eylure No. 20 RRP €6.99 'Naturals'*</i></b><br />
<i>A gossamer fine, evenly balanced lash for light length and fullness</i>.<br />
These are ideal for beginners, a perfect way to start! Eylure recommend pairing these eyelashes with a nude eyeshadow for a 'I-haven't-even-tried' daytime look!<br />
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<b><i>Eylure No. 100 RRP €6.99 'Volume'*</i></b><br />
<i>A classic, fully laden style, for an ample, regular lash look.</i><br />
These are great for filling out your lashline and adding depth! Eylure recommend applying a slick of liquid eyeliner, and a flawless base for a chic party look.<br />
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<b><i>Eylure No. 117 RRP €6.99 'Texture'*</i></b><br />
<i>A long, angled lash with a twisty, messed up finish.</i><br />
These are great for adding a bit of texture and 'oomph' to your eye makeup look! These are ideal for regular wear while also ideal for an occasion, the perfect in between.<br />
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<b><i>Eylure No. 120 RRP €6.99 'Definition'*</i></b><br />
<i>A super spikey style with teased tips, for a look filled with attitude.</i><br />
I've worn these ones in the past also, really like these ones!<br />
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<b><i>Eylure No. 140 RRP €6.99 'Exaggerate'*</i></b><br />
<i>A very full and sleek lash with an emphasis on the outer edge.</i><br />
These lashes are by far the most extravagant! They would be ideal to wear on a big night out where you'd make a real statement! These would also be perfect for a fancy dress or at a festival!<br />
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<i>Knot free multi length lash flares, great for a customised look.</i><br />
This pack has everything you need- some short length individual lashes, medium length and long length ones too! These individual lashes are there if you just want to apply a little volume and 'oomph' to the outer corner of your lashes or anywhere you like! Simple take them off with tweezers (it makes it much easier for the individual ones) and apply a little glue and then apply the lash to your own lashline.<br />
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If you want to get your hands on the newly designed collection, it's available NOW! Stockists include Sam McCauley Chemists, McCabes Pharmacy, Shaws Department Stores, Cara Pharmacy, Mulligans Pharmacy, Healthwise and independent pharmacies nationwide.<br />
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I'm really a big fan of the new collection, especially the packaging! Let me know what you think! I'm looking forward to trying out these lashes, I'll be sure to wear them next time I'm off to an event or on a night out! Or even the more natural ones more regularly! Be sure to tweet me any pictures of you if you buy them or even better-you wearing them!! I'd love to see that! Check out the <a href="http://eylure.com/" target="_blank">website here</a> for more information on the products and their new launches!<br />
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The Yellow Sunflowerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16527281969716295750noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5685620045437316441.post-20663871914390566372014-05-23T21:03:00.000+01:002014-05-23T21:03:19.582+01:00Spring Outfit of the Day- The Glam Cornerxo (Blog Collaboration)<div style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 15.95pt;">Hi everyone, I'm Emma from TheGlamCornerxo. Sarah and I decided to do a
beauty and style collaboration on each other's blogs. I love spring, and I also
have a strange addiction to any piece of clothing with stripes on it, so
without further ado, here is my Spring OOTD. I hope you like it! Please don't
forget to check out Sarah's makeup look on my blog! Click <a href="http://www.theglamcornerxo.blogspot.ie/" target="_blank">here</a> or (<o:p></o:p></span><span style="background-color: transparent; line-height: 21.266666412353516px;">http://www.theglamcornerxo.blogspot.ie/). </span></span></div>
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The Yellow Sunflowerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16527281969716295750noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5685620045437316441.post-57216697548122824562014-05-15T20:36:00.000+01:002014-05-15T20:36:18.031+01:00Beauty Tips #101I have some interesting beauty tips that I've learned along the way and I was really interested to share them with you guys! So they may be some you already know, but others you may not know of so I hope you find them useful!<br />
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<b>#1- </b>Do you ever get that <b>residue </b>on your <b>skin </b>after you apply your<b> face cream</b>, be it day or night cream? Like there is some cream left over that just <b>won't sink into your skin</b>? When you rub your face does it come off on your fingers and nearly 'peel off'? There are a few reasons for this. Firstly it is probably because you have applied too much cream to your face, you should only use a peanut sized amount of cream for your entire face and neck.When you apply too much cream, it cannot sink into your skin and therefore lies on the top of your skin and when you rub your cheeks it's falls off, because the cream has dried in the air. So I really recommend using less of your creams! Less is more. You'll also notice your cream will last longer as you won't be wasting so much! Another reason, potentially is that your skin could be overloaded with products and it simply can't 'process' or absorb all your putting onto your skin, in such a short period, for example if you've applied cleanser, toner, a mask, a face serum and then your moisturiser! It can sometimes simply just be too much. I recommend only using a mask once to twice a week and ensuring you leave 5 mins (if you can at all) inbetween your cleanser, serum and finally your moisturiser, to try and let the products work to the best of their ability and to get down into your skin!<br />
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<b>#2- </b>Change your <b>pillowcase</b>, more often than your bed sheets. They say to change your bed sheets every 1-2 weeks, and I would also recommend <b>changing </b>your pillow case <b>twice a week</b>! Imagine, just for a moment, that more than likely at some point every day (if not most of the day) we all go outside. Our skin absorbs the dirt, oils and germs from the air around us (inside and out) as much as it does our favourite face cream! So while cleansing every night is so important to get all the <b>dirt </b>and <b>impurities </b>out of your skin, even if you've had no makeup on, so is changing your pillowcase! The germs often lie on our pillowcases and then we lie into bed, just after cleansing our faces and moisturising and go and lie on the pillowcase! It's really important to change your pillowcase more often than you probably are and throw the other one in the wash! Also remember your hair is also producing oils and is like a hoover for dust and germs and your hair lies on your pillowcase! (If you're very naughty and fall asleep with your makeup on- again another reason to get a new pillowcase!) So right now, after reading this, why not go to your room and change your pillowcase!? Your skin will thank you for it!<br />
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<b>#3- </b>Apply your <b>concealer after</b> your <b>foundation</b>. The purpose of concealer is to conceal or hide any blemishes or redness or darkness, whichever the case may be, and foundation is to even out your complexion or skin tone. So that's why you should firstly apply your foundation, and even out your skin tone and then apply your concealer (if you need it). After you apply your foundation you <b>may</b> just <b>realise</b> that you need very little concealer (<b>if any</b>). This is when you then apply your concealer to the areas that you feel need it. If you apply your concealer first, you're then applying foundation over it, and your foundation could have done that job! Some foundations do actually hide blemishes or redness also and you may be wasting your concealer (definitely some) by applying it before your foundation! Again-your concealer will<b> last longer</b>!<br />
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So that's it for today's Beauty Tips! If you'd like to hear more of my beauty tips, let me know in the comments below and I'd definitely be interested in telling you more of my beauty tips that I've gathered and learned along the way!<br />
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If you've any interesting beauty tips, feel free to share them down below in the comments also!<br />
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XThe Yellow Sunflowerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16527281969716295750noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5685620045437316441.post-52521005213100300062014-04-29T18:04:00.001+01:002014-04-29T18:04:47.271+01:00Makeup this April!This April in Ireland we've been having rather nice weather. We've had more than our average bit of sunshine, which has led me to re-organise my makeup bag and start bringing out my Spring/Summer makeup essentials! I like to keep things natural and fresh looking, especially at this time when it's not quite summer just yet! So here are the makeup products I've been loving using this April, in fact I think I've used them everyday!! The only thing I do like to switch up is my lip product (on to that in a minute!).<br />
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<li>First up is moisturiser. I've picked up a new moisturiser for daytime and currently am loving using it! It's by Nivea (Daily Essentials) and it's their Light Moisturising Day Cream with SPF 15. If you have read my blog before you'll know how often I emphasise wearing an SPF on your face and this moisturiser is just what I've been looking for lately. Nice and light, soaks in really quickly and smells good too! Lately I've been loving keeping my heavier, richer creams/serums for night-time and I like to use this lighter moisturiser in the day. </li>
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<li>As I said I like to keep things fresh and light this season so all I like to use on my eyes are 2 eyeshadows- MAC's Corduroy Matte eyeshadow all over my lid, blended with my MAC 217 and then some of MAC's Mulch Velvet eyeshadow in the crease to smoke it out a little. These two shadows work really well together.</li>
<li>Sometimes if I'm feeling a bit wild, I'll add some of the creamy glitter to the inner corner of my eye. This one is from Wet'n'Wild and is called Spiked. As usual I'll apply some liquid liner to my eyelids- I'm still loving Rimmel's Exaggerate liquid liner. Just before I finish up I am using my Essence Chubby Eyeliner (the black end) on my waterline and tightline, for some definition. </li>
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<li>After my foundation I apply a little corrector under my eyes and this month I've been trying out Shiseido's Sheer Eye Zone Corrector* (103) to compact any redness or darkness.</li>
<li>For highlight, I apply some of No7's Skin Illuminator (shade Peach) to my forehead, the tops of my cheekbones and down my nose, for a nice spring glow. I add to that by using a little of MAC's Cream Colour Base in Hush to my cheeks also, using the Real Techniques Stipple brush for both.</li>
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<li>To finish off I like to fill in my eyebrows using one simple product from Avon and it's their eyeshadow palette called Little Red Dress/Hollywood. I use the matte brown colour and finish off with some clear brow gel to set them in place. Mine is from Collection (formally Collection 2000) and I'm in need of a new one!</li>
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The Yellow Sunflowerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16527281969716295750noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5685620045437316441.post-77034055966317037962014-04-08T18:04:00.000+01:002014-04-09T16:32:55.251+01:00Boohoo Spring/Summer 14 Preview!I recently attend a Press Day with Boohoo to have a look at their collections for Spring/Summer 14, which are all out now and available at Boohoo.com. It was really exciting to go along and I'm really excited to share the pictures I took at the Press Day with you. I hope you enjoy looking at what you can get your hands on from Boohoo.com this year. They have a Spring pastel collection, some great two piece outfits that can be worn together or on their own, some classic black and white looks, some nautical style looks, a new plus-size range of really great pieces, new additions to their Boutique range and finally some great accessories too!<br />
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This years Valentine's Collection from LUSH does not disappoint! It is such a cute collection and well worth having a look at and perhaps buying something for a loved one or for yourself. Here's a look at all the products from this years collection.</div>
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<b><u>Love Locket Bath Bomb(£6.95/€8.95)</u></b></h3>
<i>"The Love Locket was inspired by the kind of heart-shaped locket you wear as a necklace, perhaps with a secret photograph of a loved one inside. In the same way, you have to unlock (crack open) this Love Locket bath bomb to reveal the secrets hidden within."</i><br />
This bath bomb is a real feature in this collection. It smells beautiful and sweet and its' ingredients include jasmine, vanilla and Neroli Oil (citrus/orange scent). It is pricey for a bath bomb, but considering there is another bath bomb inside, you could get 2 baths out of it! Want to see what's inside?<br />
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<u>Tender is the Night Massage Bar (£6.50/€8.50)</u></h3>
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<i>"A sensual massage bar filled with romantic essential oils. Shea and murumuru butters are specially blended to melt easily onto the skin to allow a smooth massage. As well as helping the bar glide, they also help to lock in moisture. As the bar warms and softens, it releases the heady blend of ylang ylang oil, Fair Trade vanilla absolute, and jasmine absolute that settle onto the skin." </i></div>
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As with all massage bars from LUSH, you apply Tender is the Night on dry/damp skin when you're just out of the bath or shower. The massage bar melts due to the heat of your skin and then simply rub the oils into your skin. These massage bars are a great alternative to a body moisturiser and are very practical for travelling. This massage bar will also be joining the all-year round range.</div>
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<u>Close to You Massage Bar (£5.50/€6.95)</u></h3>
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<i>"This smooshable massage bar is beautifully fragranced with Fair Trade vanilla absolute. Inspired by the humble Jammie Dodger biscuit- as you peek through the heart shaped hole on top of the bar you can see into the sumptuous white fondant centre."</i></div>
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This is one of my favourites from the range and I haven't even used it yet! I just love the smell! Simple as that! This little pink and white massage bar is so cute and adorable. In case you were wondering what the smell reminds you of, this massage bar has the same scent as Rock Star soap, Creamy Candy bubble bar and is incredibly like the Bubblegum lip scrub! Yum Yum! I'm looking forward to smelling of candy and bubblegum!</div>
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<i>"This is a unique soap with an uplifting, fruity fragrance. Bergamot and rosewood work together to create a rich scent, whilst fresh figs, passion fruit juice and soya yoghurt nourish and soften the skin."</i><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigN56xpMcmBVQh6JAPDKKLqwsCB2RclH2NiOK374nYR_YG03Dp-lfDw87a7zj7I16e-Sg3jJzBZjU5hhjmzMmqyXh3_7iTNWb2liXSBZFvh1iUb94pOIgu4hkJH5AdLk1VvlxXBGRrr94/s1600/6478-princecharming-collective_web.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigN56xpMcmBVQh6JAPDKKLqwsCB2RclH2NiOK374nYR_YG03Dp-lfDw87a7zj7I16e-Sg3jJzBZjU5hhjmzMmqyXh3_7iTNWb2liXSBZFvh1iUb94pOIgu4hkJH5AdLk1VvlxXBGRrr94/s1600/6478-princecharming-collective_web.JPG" height="587" width="640" /></a></div>
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<u>Prince Charming Shower Gel (£4.65/€6.25/100g)</u></h3>
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<i>"With marshmallow root, Fair Trade vanilla and fresh pomegranate juice, Prince Charming will sweep you off your feet and carry you off into the sunset, leaving your skin silky soft and smelling lovely- the fragrance is made using a beautiful blend of grapefruit, sandalwood and geranium oils."</i></div>
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You can buy this shower gel in a small 100g bottle or 250g (£9.25/€12.50) or a 500g bottle also (£15.95/€20.95).<br />
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<u>The Kiss tinted Lip Balm (£5.75/€7.20)</u></h3>
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<i>"A delightful, whipped up gloss made from luxurious and protective butters include Fair Trade shea and capuaça. This preservative free tinted lip gloss gives a touch of colour to the lips. It's so easy to apply you won't even need a mirror!"</i></div>
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This light tinted lip balm is created using the same aerating technique as their massage bars. It also provides moisture and a glossy pink sheen to your lips. The colour is quite sheer but it would be ideal for wearing everyday. </div>
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<u>Neon Love Gift Box (£17.95/€23.50)</u></h3>
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<i>"A mixture of products that will ensure your Valentine's Day is filled with romance, excitement and plenty of Fun...Why not create a secret message with your Fun and leave it in you bathroom for your lover to discover?"</i></div>
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I love these gift boxes in these collections from LUSH! They do their gift boxes really well and are an ideal present for a loved one or for yourself! They come in this amazing recycled wrapping paper and are so cute! They are also filled with goodies and it works out better value than buying the individual products. Inside this box you have Neon Love soap, Red FUN, Turkish Delight shower smoothie and the From Dusk Til Dawn massage bar. </div>
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<u>Lots of Love Gift Box (£26.50/€33.95)</u></h3>
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<i>"We've created the perfect gift to spoil the one you love, with five limited edition products for a luxurious Valentine's Day treat. This gift was inspired by the heart-shaped Neon Love soap you'll find hidden inside. The message is simple, heartfelt, and reiterated by the luxurious, sweet and floral scented products inside."</i></div>
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Again this gift box doesn't disappoint and is filled with some really great products. It contains Neon Love soap, Sex Bomb bath bomb, Prince Charming shower gel, Ro's Argan Body Conditioner (which is an in shower moisturiser-great if you're in a rush) and the Tender Is The Night massage bar. </div>
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The entire LUSH Valentine's Day collection is available at www.lush.co.uk, which now ship worldwide (including Ireland) or you can pop in to your nearest LUSH store. (In case you Irish girls didn't know, there are two LUSH stores in Dublin's City Centre-one on Henry Street and one on Grafton Street!) And just to note the Valentine's Collection is now in stores and will be stocked in stores until March, so do get in to your local store if you can and check it out. You won't be disappointed!<br />
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