Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water Review

Hello My beauties I hope you are all well :) 

Today's Review is on one of Garniers Newest products The Miceller Cleansing Water.  

In all honesty I have taken a vow that I will do my best to stay away from anything that can be harmful to my face.  I am not getting any young first of all and secondly in the past 6 months or more I have been suffering very bad with acne all around my mouth and chin area.  It has been so hard to deal with that especially when I am not used to break outs.  As some of you may no when you have break outs and wear makeup some products you use to remove makeup can some how leave your acne looking alot worse.  Some say its makeup and maybe so but I am now convinced that skincare can also be apart of that too.  So I decided to change my skincare routine a little to see will it help and I have to admit It has ALOT.  I barely have any breakouts and I am still wearing the same makeup I wore before.  

So I have been using this little beauty for the past month.  

I have to admit when I first heard about this cleansing water I was very sceptical because A) I have never tried Micellar Cleansing Water before and B) in all honesty going from cleanser & toner to just using this I felt my face would not been 100% clean Was I wrong??? Read on to find out.  

The bottle itself is huge, bigger than any skincare product i have bought before.  You are getting a huge 400mls of product which is supposed to do 200 uses.  I really dont know about that but it surely will last alot longer than some cleansers I have used.  I bought this bottle in Penneys for only €3.50 which was a special offer but normally this retails for just under €5 depending where you buy it from :) 

I am in love with the bottle.  I know its just a simple clear plastic bottle with a pink lid but I like it and it stand out on my dresser :) 

Even though I haven't got Sensitive skin I like to buy skincare products that are suitable for sensitive skin because it means its less harsh on my skin as well as anyone else I use it on.  Plus I like to test out skincare for me and of course for my tween daughter as she has sensitive skin and breaks out alot.  

I like that Garnier Micellar Cleansing water is for everyone include those who have sensitive skin.  Plus its Dermatologically and Ophthalmologically tested.  

Dermatologically tested means:  basically tested on human skin 

Ophthalmolgically tested means:  Tested around the eye area 

Plus no perfume which means yeahhhhh no stinging or scent :) :) 

Does it does what its claims???

Yes and no but more yes :) 

Normally I would use my mitt to remove the makeup before using cleanser and toner but I tested this on a full face of make-up and I have to say impressed is not the word.  It did actually remove all my make-up I just did what it said to do which as apply the water to a cotton pad and wipe of course I started with the eyes as that's normally where I start and bam in ONE wipe most of my shadow was off the eyes including the shimmer 

After I was finished I was really impressed not a smudge of make-up left even my mascara was gone.  Talking mascara I tried this with waterproof mascara and of course it did need a little more help as I thought but we cant expect miracles it did remove some of the waterproof mascara but not all.  I also tried one day after using this to cleanse and tone my face just to see if there was anything left after using the Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water and there was nothing on my cotton pads DELIGHTED!!!!

I was even impressed with the fact that I was left with a a normal clean fresh face and not once did it irritate and breakout I had.  In fact since starting to use this I haven't had any new breakouts and my skin has cleared up alot :) :) 

A massive thumbs up to Garnier and to this new favourite skincare product of mine I highly recommend it for sure :) :) Its worth every cent and I will be surely buying a bottle for my daughter as-well :) :) 

Have you tried This yet? 

Whats your thoughts on it ?

Until Next Time 

Lots of Love Luck and Laughter 

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PowderPocket Box February 2014

Hello my beauties how are you all today :)

Well I'm in to the 2nd month of the Powder Pocket and as you could tell I really enjoyed last months box.  So I was super excited about getting my next box.  If you don't already know about Powder Pocket you can check out my previous blog post for all the information on it.  I do have to point out that Powder Pocket Beauty Box is only available in Ireland for now.

So Without further ado I shall show you what I got for my February Box and give you a quick impression on what I think of the items :) :)  The first thing I noticed when I opened the outside box was the leaflet and I was super excited and lady who love beauty and makeup would be seeing this :) 

Marilyn Monroe on the cover of the little magazine you get with the box :) 

Some Hollywood Glam eh? Sound exciting already it made me more determined to rip open the paper to see what we got :) :) 

Speaking of the box itself  Wow Amazing 

GOLD !!!! Of course to represent the Academy Awards :) love it and really put me in the mood the the Awards :) :) Love it :) 

So what comes inside the box I was excited to see :) 

Ok I have to admit straight away my smile lessen a little when I finally seen what was in the box.  I think in a way I was expecting a little more and at least on makeup item for instance I don't know eyeshadow or lipstick as that is one of the main things we look out for on the awards the makeup and the dresses :) :)  But hey one cant be choosy I suppose so lets take a closer look to see what I got 

First up is 

Shiseido - Benefiance Pure Retinol Eye Mask:  Retailing at €63 for a Pack of 12:  Listed as the Best Visual Performance This Wonder mask is said to instantly reduce the appearance of visible lines ands wrinkles around the eyes and mouth area within 15 minutes.  Hmmm Now this one is going to be interesting to try out but for the price of a 12 pack it would want to work miracles lol I am sorry but to be honest I would have to see it to believe it but I will surely give it a shot :)  and of course will let you know ;) 

Herra Protect Hair Perfume:  Retailing at €29.50 full size:  Listed The Best New Comer Obviously our hair goes through alot be it from styling, dying, pollution weather whatever may cause damage and Herra claim by using their Protect Hair Perfume which contains Sunflower, olive and glycerin extract that this will protect our hair from UV, Pollution and air conditioning while locking in moisture without leaving hair feeling heavy.  The perfume part of course is to give your hair that refreshing scent like as if you have just washed it.  Again I dont really get it paying that much money for something that a shampoo or hair treatment can do also for that extra day you want I find dry shampoo brilliant I am sorry but I know even before I try I wouldnt run out and buy this but hey everyone is different :) 

The Body Shop - Shea Shower Cream:  Retailing at €8.95 for 250mls and we got a great 60ml bottle:  This is Listed the Best Soundtrack for singing in the shower lol:  This is surely more my cuppa tea.  I am super excited to try this little beauty out as I love The Body Shop Product.  I havent tried this out yet and I am already in love with the scent.  I will keep you updated on this

Jessica - Brilliance Top Coat:  Retailing at €13.95 full size which is what we got in the box This is voted by Powder Pockets as The Best Shining Star in a Supporting Role.  Anything to do with nail polish opens up my eyes.  Jessica states:  By using the Jessica nails care treatment products any woman can achieve healthy, beautiful, natural nails.  I have never tried this brand before and I am already impressed.  I applied this instantly to my nails without nail polish underneath and my nails already feel strong and less flimsy.  Its quicky drying which I love and no chipping on day 3 of wear hmmmm cant wait to try this over my nail polishes :) :) 

Manicure - 4 Step File & Shine:  Retailing at only €2.50 :  Best Editing Every woman needs this in their lives :) :) 

4 Steps to having Ultimate high gloss shine nails :) :) 

Cant wait to try this out :) 

That's it That's the February's Box :)  As you can tell I was not as excited about the box this month but saying that we still got our moneys worth alone from getting the Jessica Top Coat.   I do feel The December and January Box was alot better and more exciting so hopefully next Months will be better 

Have you got your February box yet?  What's you thoughts on it :) 

Are you thinking of subscribing?  

Well if you are check out the PowderPocket website where they offer a plan 

Monthly plan is €15 including postage 

6 monthly plan is €75 including postage where you receive you box per month for 6 month that includes a free box 

12 monthly plan is €150 including postage where you receive your box per month for 12 months that includes 2 free boxes 

Until next time 

Lots of Love Luck and Laughter 

Inglot Gel Eyeliner in #77 Review

Hello My beauties I Hope you are all well :) 

Ever since my beloved Catrice Gel Eyeliner was taken off the market (in which I still to think to this day is so so wrong) I was lost as I had no idea where to look next to replace my love for my catrice gel liner.  With Catrice their gel liner was super black, long lasting , smudge proof and most of all had a matte finish.    

I remember at the last Inglot Launch I was at,  I noticed one of the lovely ladies had stunning eye make-up done and one thing in particular I noticed was her eye-liner !!! Oh my goodness black is not the word it was super super black and looked stunning I asked her what eye-liner she was wearing and She showed me this eye liner I just had to get it.  Ok it was alot more expensive than the Catrice one but she stated I would use less and the pot would last me a long long time so I decided to give it a shot :) 

The Inglot Gel Eyeliner cost €15 per 5.5g of product 

The good news is these gel eye liners comes in a wide range of shades from yellows to oranges to whites to blacks you will be amazed.  I have to tell you now without a shadow of a doubt this is my holy grail eye liner for sure I haven't looked at another eye liner since I got this one.  I am totally in love and think that €15 is nothing for what you are getting I mean it.  In fact every time I use this eye-liner I smile that's how much I love it.

  

The packaging is pretty straight forward a plastic jar with a screw on lid but what i love is the cover over the eye-liner which you place over your eye liner each time you use it to keep it intact and keep your liner from drying out :) 

The Consistency of the liner is perfect its not too wet or its not too dry.  I love the Consistency as it gives my enough time to achieve the liner look I want and leave it easier to achieve the look.  You know yourself sometimes you have bad eye-liner day I know I do i still to this day find I spend alot of time perfecting my liner especially when I am doing a cat eye look.  You have literally 5 seconds or more to apply and fix before it dries completely.  I love how it dries into a matte finish and also the fact that its super pigmented.  If you are looking for the blackest of blacks eye-liner You have it here :) :) This is also perfect to use as a base for a smokey eye because it gives you them few seconds to blend out and when it sets IT SETS!!!

Ok I am in love and have place this little beauty on my holy grail list.  Its amazing its lasts all day long no matter if I wear it for 5 hours or if I wear it for 10.  The intensity stays the same and I never need to set it with anything.  Its basically budge proof smudge proof up until you remove it.  I have been caught in rain, have been in hot situations and its never let me down.  The next plus not is that you can also use this in the waterline and yes it stays put all day long too its literally waterproof.  I have sensitive eyes and its never once let me down either.  Removing this little beauty is easy too with eye makeup remover its not at all difficult.  What more do you need ??

I have this eyeliner about 8 months now an I am not even half way through the pot yet plus the constancy is the exact same as when I first bought it.  This is surely a bargain pot I promise you that :) :) 

Have you tried the Inglot Gel Eyeliners yet ?? 

Whats your thoughts on them ?

Until Next time Lots of Love Luck and Laughter 

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BH Cosmetics Special Occasion 39 Color Eyeshadow & Blush Palette

Hello My Beautifuls How are you all today 

My apologies for the lack of blog posts for the past week and half.  My son had to go in for an unexpected operation on Wednesday and its been hectic since.  His operation went well and he is recovering brilliantly.   I have been eyeing this little beauty for some time now and finally got my hands on it.  Its the Special Occasion eyeshadow & Blush Palette by BH Cosmetics 

This beautiful palette retails at only $13.95 which is super affordable for what you are getting :) :) 

The first picture is the amazingly girly packaging and its in my favourite colour :) :) 

The packaging of the palette itself is the same as all the packaging of BH Cosmetics palettes only it has the amazing massive gold writing with a crown design over O :) I love how professional it looks :) :) 

Inside is what's more important and I cant wait to show you all :) :) 

Inside you are getting a big mirror which is also handy for travelling.  

Along with that you are getting 30 eyeshadows and 9 blushes :) what more do you need for a kit for travelling or for over night stays in friends house or basically anything :) :) 

I am in love :) :) You have everything you need for day time and night time looks and of course for special occasions looks too :) :) ;) 

Starting with the shadows :) 

You have an amazing mixture of mattes, satin and shimmery eyeshadows.  From golds, to browns, to purples, to silvers to blacks.  The amount of looks you can create with these 30 shadows is unlimited :) :).I am in love with every last shade and the best thing is each an every last one is as pigmented as each other even the mattes.  Of course the mattes with take some work as all matte eyeshadows do but they are incredibly pigmented for such an affordable brand 

The first row of eyeshadows you have 

• A shimmery White which is fantastic for highlighting 
• A Stunning bronze brown shade which has a satin finish oh boy this shade is so soft and creamy it looks stunning on the lid :) 
• A copper gold which in my eyes is BEAUTIFUL and very creamy I love it 
• A matte peachy pink a little less pigmented that the first 3 but stunning as a base and lid colour 
• The next shade is BEAUTIFUL :) a deep matte blackcurrant purple wow the pigmentation is fantastic 
• This next shade is stunning and reminds me a little of a Mac Eye-shadow called "Club" in fact when I build this shade up it almost looks identical.  Its amazing and can be worn on its own or with some browns whatever you desire.  You are getting a stunning duo chrome shade which has a slight reddish brown base to it and also a light teal/green shimmer I have worn this both dry and wet and wow the effects are beautiful :) 

The Second Row you have 

• A very sheer light pink shade which is matte and can be used as a blending colour I did find this a little too light for the lid but it is build-able for those no makeup days :) 
• A Stunning deep bronze brown (a darker version on the 2nd shade on the 1st row) Pigmentation Amazing and gives a beautiful finish 
• A Deep copper gold (a darker version on the 3rd shade on the 1st row) again the pigmentation is stunning 
• A Stunning semi-matte burgandy  perfect for the smokey eye looks and wow this shade brings out the green in my eye :) :) 
• A Deep charcoal grey with silver specks going through it I found this shade a little hard to pick up with my brush it was like as if it was too compressed into the palette.  Using a wet brush really helps and I love the finish 
• This is a stunning blackened silver perfect for those nights out :)  Its very pigmented 

Now for the 3rd row 

• A Beautiful Frosty pinky shade perfect for highlighting or simply for a eye opening lid colour 
• A shimmery copper gold very pigmented and very easy to blend 
• A shimmery gold perfect for the brown smokey eye looks this too is very pigmented 
• Another burgundy only a little brighter and 100% matte stunning I love it 
• A shimmery silver wow this shade is very pigmented and a little goes a long way 
• This shade is stunning a deep grey with golden shimmers the grey is almost black and the shimmers give a satin finish I love it 

The 4th row

• This is a sheer brown with a light golden finish :) very pigmented and a perfect lid colour
• A semi matte chocolate brown.  Very pigmented a lot goes a long way 
• A stunning medium bronzy brown again very pigmented 
• A fantastic deep purple wow its amazingly pigmented I am in love 
• This next colour is very unusual as it is a greyish brown with silver specks Very pigmented and has a satin finish 
• Lastly the black of course matte this black you have to be careful with as it is a little chalky but very pigmented and very easy to blend 

The last row of eyeshadows are 

• A Light matte tan shade perfect for blending or for using as a transition colour also 
• A medium copper brown with tiny specks of silver this one is a little hard to grab with the brush but when used with a dampened brush it works well 
• A very pigmented golden lime green shade stunning for that pop of colour 
• A matte medium brown prefect for blending and using as a transition colour
• A medium grey with silver shimmer pigmented but needs building 
• and lastly another black with silver shimmers for thoses out in the town looks very pigmented and beautiful 

Over all these eye-shadows are amazing the pigmentation is brilliant and you get plenty to play around with.  You have a great selection of neutral shades for day looks you also have a couple of shadows there for that pop of colour and also have a wide selection of silvers, burgandys and purples and blacks to jazz up your look for night time you can also used the blacks as eyeliners simply use a dampened eye-liner brush and bam you have eye-liners.

  Now for the blushes 
Wow they are just amazing.  They feel smooth and soft.  There is a wide selection of blushes 9 to be exact to choose from and there is a blush there for every skin-tone.  The finish is amazing and you can build them to whatever intensity you desire :) 
You are getting a mixture of shimmery and matte blushes and one highlight which is perfect for anyone who loves their highlighting :) :) 

Overall this palette is amazing for everything.  For makeup artists out there this is a handy little palette for your kit and you have everything you need to do any look you desire.  For people who are trying to start a little collection you have everything from eyeshadows to blushes and even eyeliner as I mentioned above.  The beauty geeks out there who adore palette you have to try this one out believe me you will love it.  I for one am delighted I have added this to my collection of palettes and will surely be recommending it :)  I am having so much fun with this palette and here is a look I created only yesterday using it :) 

Here is the shadows I used and I also used a mix of the 1st and second blush in the middle row on my cheeks :) 

I really hope you enjoyed my review :)  Let me know if you have tried it or thinking of trying The Special Occasions Eye-shadow & Blush palette :) 
Until Next Time 
Lots of Love Luck and Laughter 

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Physicians Formula Sexy Booster Sexy Glow Blush in Natural

Hello My beauties I hope you are all well today :) 

Ever since I can Remember I have been always wanting to try out Physician Formula Product and luckily since been in the blogging world I have met some really great American Friends who have been more than happy to send me products I can not get here. 

Late Last year i got involved with with a makeup swap and one thing in particular I asked the person for was some products from Physicians Formula especially the Sexy Booster Sexy glow blush which was release in Spring of 2013.  I have read so many great reviews about it and needed to try it for myself.  The shade I really wanted to try was "Rose" as it looked amazing but unfortunately it was all sold out at the time and is actually the hardest blush to get because of its popularity.  I still wanted to try it out so I asked for the other shade that its available which is "natural" I really really could not wait to get my hands on it and when I did I was certainly in Awwwwww 

Just look at that packaging isnt it to die for ???

Some of you might not have heard of Physicians Formula but let me tell you it is one of the most popular brands in America, Australia etc.  This makeup brand might as well be listed in the organic line because it was actually created by a man named Dr Crandall who was an eminent allergist.  He created a line of cosmetics especially for his wife who suffered with sensitive skin and since then never looked back.   At the moment this brand is only available to certain countries like America, Australia, Turkey, France, South Africa, Mexico and so on but not yet available to Ireland, UK, Italy etc .  I will not lose out in hope that some day it will too be available to us because right not as of from last week Wet N Wild has hit the Irish Stores and is already booming with custom so fingers crossed.  

Ok I have to begin by talking a little about the packaging because in all fairness it deserves it :)  I know packaging isnt a great deal to alot of people but we all have to admit it helps too doesnt it.  The packaging is amazing I am hooked already and want the whole lot from the 2 blushes to the bronzers that are also in this range.  

I will not bore you with chatting and just show you the packaging to judge for yourselves :) 

Wait there is more!!!!! While you are drooling over the pictures above let me allow you to drool a little more by showing you the inside of this fantastic box of joy.  

Sexy isnt it??? As you can see there is two sides to this little box one side containing the blush and the other containing a hidden mirror and brush to apply.  Both lids held shut with a magnet :) :)   Now with this blush retailing at just $11.95/€8.74/£7.24 it makes it well worth it for the packaging alone :) But of course it would help knowing how the blush is too I hear you see well let me tell you about that now 

The blush itself is made up of 3 different shades.  There is one main shade and the other 2 shades make up the fabulous designed stiletto.  I actually found it hard to swatch this because i wanted this design to last :) .  

Starting with the main shade which is the one you see the most of this is a very light pinky sort of highlight shade.  This is too light for me to use on its own.  I like to use this for a highlight with my more intense matte pink blushes I have in my collection and it works beautifully.   

The Stiletto itself is a darker coral pink shade and the heel has a silver mark on it but disappears after a few uses in fact I don't really notice anything coming from the silver heel apart from design purposes 

As you can see by the second swatch the blush is a little on the powdery side which believe me if you use a heavy hand with your brush will make a mess.  Using a light hand is more than enough for application.  I do find this blush very sheer to begin with as I am not the palest of people so swirling the brush around the blush brings the two shades together and gives a very light coral pink finish but the fact that it is shimmery means the more you apply to the cheeks the more shimmer applied so if you are like me you are better off opting for a different shade blush like "rose".  "Natural" is more for paler skinned ladies :) :) 

I have been using the blush myself at the moment but applying the darkest shade to my cheeks and its stunning.  it gives a beautiful natural finish with shimmer.  If you have dry skin or very large pores you might want to give this blush a miss as the shimmers will enhance that.  
I do like the finish of the blush and it will be fantastic for the summer time to give a beautiful healthy glow I would love to get my hands on "Rose" As I know that shade will be perfect for me.  The scent of the blush is beautiful its hard to pin point what the scent is but it sort of smells like vanilla :)  
i know for a fact that I will use this blush more at night when I am going out and when I know alot of photos will be taken because the glow this blush gives is amazing.  I cant wait to get my hands on the "rose" shade as summer is approaching and I know its going to look fab for that.  
In this photo I am wearing a "natural" lightly on the cheeks 

Overall I think the shade is what I had more of a problem with rather than the blush.  The packaging, the brush, the blush itself is great apart from the fact you have to use a light hand unless you want a powdery mess.  The Blush is so soft and gentle and the fact that its shimmer doesn't feel grainy whatsoever.  The scent is beautiful and the packaging is amazing.  For the price I really think its worth a try just be careful when choosing the shade.  
Have you tried this blush yet? What's your thoughts on it :) 
Until Next time 
Lots Of Love Luck and Laughter 

I love love love hearing from you all :) I make it my duty to read each and every one of you comments and



every time i get a comment from you it highlights my day thanks so so much to you all xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx