The Lo Down - Weekend Vibes

Hey Guys and Dolls,

I've decided to do a post on the makeup I used yesterday on my face. I used two new products in my collection, Paula's Choice Resist Smoothing Primer Serum SPF30 (review coming soon) and Lancome's  Teint Idole Ultra Foundation which I did a review of here. I'm really impressed with both of these products as my makeup literally didn't budge all day which is exactly what you need on the weekend don't you think?

I just really like how this makeup look all came together perfectly it was quite natural with a nice neutral smokey eye. My favourite! Over my makeup I used the Too Faced Born This Way concealer which I have to say is probably one of my favourite concealers on the market. It covers all imperfections I may have on my skin. I use two shades fair and light depending on which way my skin is looking. I absolutely love the smell of this concealer it has a really nice coconut scent, it's not overpowering though. I also reviewed this product here. Lastly on the eyes I used the Too Faced Sweet Peach palette which is a dream to work with all the eyeshadows are so buttery. I like how this palette contains a nice mixture of shades to choose from, I'm a big fan. All of the Too Faced eyeshadow palettes are amazing quality and definitely worth the €47 price tag in my opinion. I have them all and I'm delighted to have them in my makeup collection. I did a indepth review of this palette which you can find here. As you all know already I now have eyelash extensions so I haven't been using mascara lately as it's not really needed at the moment.

I really like this makeup look it is great for day or night, it looks so pretty and it's easily achieved. I like makeup looks where you don't have to use loads of products, it keeps your cosmetic bag feeling alot lighter I have to say!

Laura<3

The Lo Down - Lancome Teint Idole Ultra Wear

Hey Guys and Dolls,

I've tried a couple of highend luxury foundations in my time as a blogger but I never tried any from Lancome. That changed recently when I got to try their Teint Idole Ultra Wear. This foundation was recently repackaged and got a name change from Teint Idole Ultra 24H. I like the new name alot.

I've tried their primer in the past after being recommend it by my friend Helen and I was really impressed by it. This foundation is said to be 24 hour wear and retouch free I can vouch that it does last for ages and have great coverage. This foundation does not look cakey and it doesn't streak. There is an amazing range of shades, 40 to be exact so there is a shade to suit everyone. You don't need much of this foundation I literally used only a pump to create the coverage shown below. This just proves that this foundation will last an incredibly long time.

I love the packaging on this foundation it's so luxurious and smells amazing. Teint Idole Ultra Wear is €41 so it is on the pricier side of the scale but definitely worth it.

Laura<3

Lancome 'In Love' Collection for Spring 2013

Another Spring Collection that caught my eye this month is Lancome's 'In Love' collection. The lovely Emma Watson (aka Hermione Granger) is the face of the campaign and wow she looks stunning in it. She brings something new to the brand and opens them up to a younger audience too.

 I've been trying out two products from the range, Baume In Love and Vernis in Love. Needless to say I adore both of them. A La Folie,Cherry looks like a light purple shade in the buller but on the lips it comes up a gorgeous sheer pink. I think this would work well throughout Spring and Summer, it's so wearable. The product is also moisturising on the lips which is a plus for me because mine are always dry. I already featured this product in one of my past posts which you can see here. Now on to the nail polish, Rose Macaron is a beautiful fuchsia pink shade which I've been loving on my nail lately. The only way I can describe it is Spring/Summer in a bottle, you'd definitely get plenty of use out of this. In the picture above I used two coats but one would be perfectly fine. The polish gives a pretty glossy finish, I got so many compliments when I was wearing this on my nails. Something that I always like to hear!

Another new launch from the brand is their Teint Visionnaire which is being launched on the 14th February (Valentines Day). After the success of their Visionnaire serum, Lancome have brought out their new foundation which is a mixture of makeup and skincare in one. I've never seen this before so I was instantly intrigued by this product. I haven't tried their raved about Visionnaire serum but I've heard amazing things. I got matched to the shade 010 at the launch last year and I've already added it to my wishlist. You can see the foundation in action in one of my past posts which you can find here. It has a gorgeous natural finish which I love.This is one lovely product that I'm sure fans of the brand will love. The luxurious packaging is what first caught my eye, it's gorgeous. It's a bit of a all in one product, not only do you get a foundation but hidden in the lid is a concealer too. The foundation itself retails for €45 which isn't too bad for what you get.  There's 18 shades to choose from in total and I've photographed a couple in the above picture (LtoR - 01, 005,007,045,055). I can see this foundation being very popular indeed and I can't wait to snap up a bottle myself this Thursday just in time for my birthday.

What do you think of the new offerings from Lancome? 

Laura<3

28 Days of Kisses-Day 6 = Lancome's Baume in Love in A La Folie, Cherry

Today I headed along to a La Roche Posay event in town for the launch of their new product, Nutritic Intense. I met up with the lovely Leanne beforehand as we had no idea where the event was on. We got a bit lost but we ended up finding the place in the end. I'm sure you've all read her blog Thunder and Threads, I absolutely love it. The event itself was held in the RHA ,such an amazing venue! I was brought back to my school days with a science class which was very interesting indeed. I was in even kitted out in a white coat and safety goggles, how fly. I can't wait to tell you more about the brand's new innovation in the coming weeks. I headed into town to watch one of the international friendly football matches with Paddy after the launch. Woo Ireland won! I'm literally just in the door now but before I head to bed I have to show you guys what I was wearng on my lips for the day.

Yes guys I cheated this is not a lipstick but more of a tinted lip balm. It comes in a tube so I thought it deserved to be included don't you think? Baume In Love is from Lancome's Spring 2013 collection that is now in stores. It's hard to miss with the lovely Emma Watson as the face of the range. A La Folie, Cherry may look daunting in the bullet but on the lips its a whole other story, a gorgeous pink tint. Like any lipbalm this doesn't have the longest staying power so it does need to be reapplied throughout the day. It's definitely one to carry around in your handbag if you having one of those days when you can't be bothered wearing lipstick. Seriously though for Spring/Summer, I can see myself reaching for this alot. As it's balm I find it really moisturising on my lips, on a side note the packaging is really cute too. Full marks from me! I do believe the Baume in Love are limited edition and there's a choice of three other shades which I'm going to have a look at the next time I'm in House of Fraser.

I'll leave you with some snaps of the La Roche Posay launch...

Are you looking forward to hearing more about La Roche Posay's latest innovation?

Laura<3

A Shopaholics Journey #1: Brown Thomas and Other Surprises

On Thursday I went shopping in the City Centre and I bought these goodies. When I go shopping I like to browse around different stores. I bought a few different items from Brown Thomas, Awear, Easons and McCabes.

The first shop I stopped by was Brown Thomas. If you haven't heard of Brown Thomas already it's a upmarket department store which includes many fashion boutiques and beauty brands. I bought the following four items their:

MAC Brush Cleanser €12
I think this item is always a must when cleaning make up brushes as it has such quick drying time.

MAC Bulk Wipes(100 wipes) €29

I think these wipes are replenishing and leave your skin feeling so refreshed.

Lancôme La Base Pro Perfecting Make Up Primer €33.50

This product leaves your skin feeling so smooth and perfect for make up application.


M.A.C Tinted Lip Conditioner in the shade Petting Pink €17.50

I love, love, love this product as I am prone to many a dry lip moment this conditioner leave my lips feeling so smooth. I also love the vanilla scent.

The next stop on my shopping trip was Eason's Bookstore, where I picked up the book I've been waiting for.

Summer And The City By Candace Bushnell €13.99(but there is like 20% of at the moment in Easons which is very handy.)

This is the sequel to The Carrie Diaries which was also the prequel to Sex And The City. I can't wait to read this book and see does it live up to my high expectations.

I also visited Awear where I bought this bracelet which I adore. As I love Charm Bracelets and this is just like one and it is so versatile I can wear it with just about anything. It was such a bargain for €8.

Last but not least, I went to McCabes where I purchased my final four products from this haul. I have never used any of these products so I can't wait to give them a go!

Gosh Liquid Highlighter €10.99

This is a product from the Spring/Summer Collection which I find is like a dupe for Benefit High Beam.

Bourjois Volume Fast & Perfect Rotating Mascara €10.99

This is said to give your lashes a false lash effect in 30 seconds.

Treacle Moon That Vanilla Moment Body Scrub €3.65

Treacle Moon That Vanilla Moment Bath and Shower Gel €3.65
Finally I bought these two products as the smells are really nice. It reminds me of honeycomb ice cream and they were such good value. So if you like sweet scents this is definitely two products for you:).

Look out for my post soon which focuses on reviewing some of my fave products from this post.

Laura<3