The Lo Down - Simple Night Out Makeup Look

Hey Guys and Dolls,

I love creating simple makeup looks more than any. I know I don't particularly like spending hours doing my makeup unless it's an absolute necessity on my part. On Tuesday I created a really simple makeup look using some of my favourite products and I thought I'd share it you guys.

For my base I used the Bourjois Healthy Mix foundation and concealer.  This is the newly reformulated and repackaged one and I was so impressed, it could be even better than the original in my honest opinion. You can find the review for these two products here. I apply these products to my face using the So Su Pro Blender and Complexion sponge and it gives such a nice finish. I'm not one for using sponges but I must admit I've been using this everyday since I my Mum gave it me. I reviewed this a couple of days so if you want to read my thoughts on it you can check out the review here.

For blush and contour I used two products from Benefit Cosmetics, their Dew the Hoola and Dandelion Dew. Both are probably my favourite products from this wonderful brand and that's saying something. They are on the pricey side of things but I'm delighted I spent every last penny on them. There such good quality products and secondly they'll last for ages which is always good to know as you only need the smallest amount. I do love the packaging on both these products as well there so pretty and of course look so well on my makeup shelf. I also did a full review on both these products that you can check out here and here.

Lastly I tried out a new product on my face and the was the NYX Dewy Finish setting spray. I love a good old setting spray it has to be said. I like how it holds my makeup in place and makes it look fresh. This spray in particular gives a nice dewy finish so it looks like your glowing from within. My skin can look dull some times so this is exactly what I need. As you already know I'm a huge fan of NYX and their affordbale products and this was not different it was only €10 which is really good when you consider the prices of some setting sprays on the market at the moment. 

So that's my finished makeup look, again another quick and easy one. All the products are great to work with and I'm glad I splurged on one or two. I really enjoy doing these makeup look posts and I really hope you do to.

Laura<3

The Lo Down - Bourjois Healthy Mix Foundation and Concealer

Hey Guys and Dolls,

My favourite foundation when I was younger was the Bourjois Healthy Mix foundation. It was always so affordable and such a nice foundation. It was recently reformulated and repackaged so I was looking forward to seeing what it was like as I loved the original alot.

The latest version really lives up to my expectations. First off I love the packaging it's so sleek and pretty. I decided to buy both the foundation and concealer. I bought the latter in light and foundation in Vanilla which are the perfect match for my skin tone. I usually go for the shade Vanilla in most brands as I am on the pale side of things.

The formulation is very similar to the original and it smells amazing and looks lovely on your skin giving it a nice healthy glow. I bought these two products on Cloud 10 Beauty's website. My favourite site for buying all my beauty products. They were actually on discount when I purchased them and I think they still are. I got the foundation for €8.95 and the concealer for €6.95 which is really good value so I'd snap them up while you can.

I almost like the newer version more than the old one, sometimes relaunches can let you down but these products certainly didn't.

Laura<3

The Lo Down - Bourjois Sculpt Light Strobing Highlighter

Hey Guys and Dolls,

I'm going to be honest I was never one for highlighting but over the last few months I've been using products more and more. The Bourjois Sculpt Light Strobing Highlighter is such a beautiful highlighting product, I love it! Being liquid you'd think it would be harder to apply but it isn't in the slightest it applies beautifully with a brush and leaves my skin gleaming. I apply it to all the high points of my face, my cheek bones, my brow bones, nose and cupid bows.

This product can be used alone or mixed in with your favourite foundation which I love doing I've gotten so many compliments. It's similar to the Benefit Dew the Hoola liquid bronzer in consistency the only difference is this is a highlighter.  I haven't tried too many highlighters so if you have any faves definitely keep me posted for sure. I love hearing your favourites. For the price €13.95 I believe this product is good value as you only need a tiny bit to get the desired effect. A full bottle will last a long time and I'll definitely be repurchasing when I run out.

What's your favourite highlighter?

Laura<3

28 Days of Kisses - Day 12= Bourjois Rouge Edition lipstick in Rose Millesime

Sorry this post is going up a bit late. I had such a busy day and I'm literally just in the door.  Straight after work I went out shopping with my Nanna and my Auntie for the day. They picked me up some of my birthday gifts which I'm very happy with. They are way too good to me! After a nice browse around all the shops we had some lunch in the Vanilla Pod. It's such a nice restaurant, I love it. I got my usual Chicken Caesar salad but wow it was so yummy. They had this special homemade dressing which was different to anything I tasted before. I had such a lovely time and I hope to do it again soon, as I feel like we haven't had a proper day out together in ages.

 

My Auntie was kind enough to take this picture after our lunch. It's another Rouge Edition lipstick from Bourjois which you may remember from my 1st 28 Days of Kisses post. This wouldn't be a shade I'd usually go for, as you can see in the picture it's a bit on the bright side. Rose Millesime is a bright rose shade. When I picked this up I didn't think it was going to be so vibrant, I was expecting it to look similiar to Rose Tweed. I couldn't of been more wrong, they look totally different but that said I actually really like this lipstick. I think it would be great for people like myself who don't go for bright shades, it's definitely a step on the ladder anyway. My Nanna was quite fond of this lipstick so I'm going to pick one up for her come payday next week. They have a great range of shades so who knows I may get one for myself too. I wonder is there any nice peachy shades.

Have you picked up any new Rouge Edition lipsticks?

Laura<3

28 Days of Kisses Lipstick Tag - Day 1 =Bourjois Rouge Edition lipstick in Rose Tweed

The lovely Nykki of Nykki-talks-beauty started a new tag 28 Days of Kisses for the month of February which I definitely wanted to be a part of when I heard about it. Basically I'll be putting up a daily post for the next 28 days showing what lipstick I'm wearing on that given day which is going to be so much fun. This seemed like the perfect tag for me as I have plenty of lipsticks to choose from. While I was in town today I picked up a lip balm (Nivea Vanilla & Macadamia lip butter) to make sure my lips were in tip top condition for doing this tag. Sorry my picture isn't too up to par today, the weather has been dreadful here in Dublin and I was rushing around town all day. I literally had little or no time to take this picture. The picture below was taken at around 4pm and it gets dark by 5pm, no joke. I feel like you can see the lipstick pretty well though which is all that matters really.

Today I chose a lipstick that is a new release that I recently purchased. Rouge Edition is a new lipstick range from Bourjois Paris and they have been getting a lot of mentions throughout the blogosphere already. I went for  #04 Rose Tweed  which is a gorgeous pinky nude shade, definitely falls into the "my lips but better" category. It has a really nice formulation and is not drying at all on the lips.This has quickly becoming my go to lipstick for everyday, I love it! I think another few of these will make it into my collection before the end of the month.

 If you want to see the other beauty bloggers that are taking part in the tag and their chosen lipsticks you can head over to good old Twitter.  If you search #28kisses it will show you all the other lovely ladies that are involved.

What do you think of this tag? Will you be taking part?

Laura<3

A Shopaholic's Journey #4- Hollister,Stila and more!!

As most of you know Hollister opened in Dundrum Town Centre on Friday. As I live near enough I decided to pop down to have a look. Having been to Hollister in Manchester's Trafford Centre, I knew what to expect. When I was in Dundrum in the morning the queue at the entrance was massive. Luckily, when I went in later that day I just walked in. When you've been to Hollister I think you've been to them all as they have the same interior. If you haven't been I think you'll really like it as it something different. I haven't seen anything like it anywhere else.

As I'm not getting paid til the end of the month. I didn't go too mad as it's on the expensive side.

While I was there I did pick up these...

 L2R-Laguna Beach Body Mist & Laguna Beach Body Lotion

The above products retailed for one for €12 or two for €18. As it was better value I got the two. I love the smell of Laguna Beach it's really fresh and has a really nice peach scent. I'm doing my room up soon so I think the packaging is so pretty and it would look so nice on display.

After Hollister, I went into McCabes pharmacy. They are stocking NYC cosmetics now so of course I had to pop in and have a look. Typical me, I came out with this lot.

Top Picture-NYC Smooth Skin Pressed Face Powder, NYC Colour Mosiac Eye Powder in Pink Cadillac, NYC Lippin' Large Lip Plumper in Peach

Bottom Picture- Essence Gel Liner in London Baby, Essence Stay with me longlasting lipgloss in Me & My Ice Cream

I haven't owned anything from either brand before. They are so inexpensive and such bargains. I've heard such good things about both ranges so I  can't wait to try everything out.

Last weekend, I went to Boots in Liffey Valley. I was told by a few bloggers that Stila was opening a stand instore. I own no Stila products so I decided to pop in and have a look.

Firstly WOW this Boots is massive and bigger than any I've ever seen (Mags! you were right it's huge ) I immediately went looking for the Stila stand. After looking over it for a while I came away with these two products.

L2R- Stila Smudge Pot in Kitten, Stila 'Living the Life in Laguna' beach palette

I live a good bit away from Liffey Valley and I probably won't be back there for a while. I've seen so many brands there that aren't in my local boots. One of the things I seen was the Bourjeois Delica de Soleil Bronzing Powder. I've seen this in my own Boots but they have it in the darker shade. I couldn't buy it at the time as it was too dark on me. When I seen the lighter shade I snatched it up along with these other goodies....

L2R- Orly Nail polish in Rage & It's Up To Blue, Max Factor Liquid Effect Eye Pencil in Brown Blaze, Bourjeois Delice de Soleil Bronzing Powder in  shade 12

That comes to the end of another Shopaholic's Jounrney. I hope you enjoyed it!!:D

 Have you tried any of the products above?? Let me know your thoughts!

Laura<3