Articles about: swatches
Good pick for pale skin: NARS Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturiser
Tinted Moisturiser is almost a relic from days gone by at this point, what with your BB and CC creams popping up all over the place. (Read about the utter confusion this has been causing here.) But where previous generations …
Natural and Organic: Ilia Beauty Tinted Lip Conditioners review and swatches
Ilia Beauty may not be a very familiar name to you yet, since it’s not widely available here, but it’s one well worth looking into, especially if you have an interest in colour products with a focus on natural and …
NARS Eyeliner Stylo in Atlantic – review and swatches
I’ve posted before about my love of both navy eyeliner and liquid liner, so it’s surprising that NARS Eyeliner Stylo (€26) in Atlantic is the first navy blue liquid liner I’ve tried. One of 4 shades available (I want to …
Bourjois Queen Attitude Kôhl Kajal: takes a bit of practice, works best for a smudgey look
Unlike the Queen Attitude mascara, Kôhl Kajal was a bit of a novelty purchase for me. Based on the traditional Arabic eyeliner, I didn’t think this cone of black pigment would be ideal for the fine lines and clean graphic …
Sneek Peek: Chubby Sticks Intense – First Look with Swatches!
Can everyone please put their hands together and be upstanding for Emma who walked away with the top Irish Fashion and Beauty Blogger prize for Fluff and Fripperies on Saturday. Are we surprised? Not a bit of it. Are we …
You get what you pay for with primer: Smashbox Photo Finish Vs NYC Smooth Skin
Those of us wanting to provide a little foundation insurance for day time or evening wear will be all too aware of the primers on the market, promising to provide a perfect canvas and to blur imperfections and fine lines. …
Concealer wars: Benefit Erase Paste Vs Collection 2000 Lasting Perfection Concealer
We’ve all done it, shelled out a good chunk of change on the latest beauty product, fully believing that price equals quality. Sometimes it’s true but unfortunately, not always. The danger is finding a bargain so brutal that you’d have …
Play your tapes: Manic Panic Pretty in Punk Mix kicking ass since 1977
“I’m goin’ to play me tapes” Tracy Barlow would huff, storming up to her room during her formative Corrie years. Now she heads to her room (or up agin a wall even) for entirely different reasons, but sure we won’t …
Swit Swoo! L’Oreal Paris Colour Riche Quad Eyeshadow Collection is stunning: review and pics
Ok, we’ve had fragrance wardrobes, mascara wardrobes, shampoo and conditioner wardrobes (ok that was just us) and now L’Oreal are introducing us to the concept of a ‘wardrobe of eye colour shades’. Headed our way from L’Oreal Paris …
Just Landed From Rimmel: Summer Brights And Neutrals For Nails
Since the summer’s turning out to be such a complete and epic washout, I’m determined to inject a bit of mood-lifting summeriness into my days by keeping my wearing eye-searingly bright clothes (I have a canary yellow cardigan that’s seeing …