My Pay Day Must Haves for Autumn!

Hey everyone!

 So we're at the end of another week and for a lot of us that means payday!

feeling so boss by having all that money appear in your bank account only to blow it all in the first few days, be it a night out, some nice makeup for yourself or for a lot of us spending it on food.. then we're all back to eating pot noodles until the next payday.

We all love to pick ourselves or friends or family some nice bits every now and again, so i'm here to give you a few of my must haves that in my opinion are completely worth the money and that i'm loving at the moment and some few bits that I buy every Autumn!

1.) Vichy Idealia Smoothing and Illuminating Cream for Dry skin

I picked up this cream maybe two weeks ago. I just ran out of my L'Oreal skin perfection moisturiser which i enjoyed, but i was looking for a product that would focus more on uneven skin texture as i find i get bumps on my skin sometimes! This Cream is targeted towards skin showing signs of ageing with dullness and uneven skin texture. Exactly what i was looking for. I was a bit hesitant to buy this as it is retailed at €26.99. But as i always do, I looked up a few reviews online which seemed promising and decided to give it a go. I have to say i am loving it! my skin is a bit dryer since the cooler weather started and this is leaving my skin feeling so moisturised and soft! I can really notice a difference in my skin texture which is a big deal because i've tried so many products that have been a let down, but so far so good with this one! If you have any of the skin concerns i do, i think you will love it too!

                                                               2). Primark A/W Interiors

                                                                       

I dont know about anybody else but i can't go into penny's without hitting the home section! They always have the most up to date trends at such good value!

They're really after coming a long way with their styles, even down to the way , their styling their candles, i'm loving the new mason jar style! You can deck out your room with almost everything from the home section from penny's and it will and not break the bank! A must have for me every A/W is throws, pillows, candles and of course fairy lights! I love vamping up my room this time of year to make it extra cosy and penny's is always my one stop shop for it!

3).The New Cocoa Brown Pink Velvet Tanning Mitt

Marissa Carter just launched this new tanning mitt for cocoa brown tan and its amazing!

It's double sided so you're not going to get any product coming through the mitt and staining your hands. It's machine washable and it works amazing with either mousse or spray tan (i.e Lovely legs or Sally Hansen) And the best part is it's only €5.99! When I first heard about this through her social media I was thinking it was going to cost near to €10 but it's an absolute steal for such high quality! It Leaves my Cocoa Brown tan Flawless and makes the application so much easier due to it being double sided! 

4). Instant Nails

I love to have my nails done! It makes me feel just a little bit more polished and put together, I can't wear nails at work so these are my saving grace when I have something on, but don't have time to paint my nails, or get them done. You will have these on in under 10 minutes, no waiting for them to dry or worrying about smudging,they really are so convenient ! They look flawless and come in a load of different styles and colours. The ImPRESS range have an adhesive tab that you can peel off and stick straight onto your nails, or you can get ones that include nail glue, such as elegant touch. You can buy these online or in boots and in Participating pharmacies. I always have a a packet of these on standby! One of my favourite products ever!


Thank You so much for reading! If you have any questions or requests please ask through my Facebook or Instagram!

I hope you all have a great weekend,
see you next week!

Kelsey xo

Splurge VS. Save

Hey everyone! Welcome back! 

Hope everyone is having a lovely Sunday, even though it's a fairly dull, rainy day down here in cork, nonetheless it's still nice to have a Sunday off, and given that its a rainy day it's even more of an excuse to laze around and watch films for the day!

I'm delighted to be back blogging, I've been out of action the last few weeks unfortunately! My laptop is after getting a few viruses and it's making it difficult to blog and do research, but hopefully I'll have him back up and running by the end of the week!

So this weeks post is focused on some of the industry's most popular, most loved high-end products and finding duplicate products for half the price but the same standard of quality and widely available!

Lets get started!


1. Glamglow Supermud VS. LUSH Mask of Magnaminty

Lets start of with the Glamglow supermud. This mud mask retails for a fairly steep €51 in most shops and You get 34g of product. 

This mask claims to be a detoxifying mask which helps all skin concerns i.e (Brightens the complexion; creates a more youthful smooth skin tone; de-clogs and minimises pores; fights breakouts; improves elastin and collagen; etc.) I purchased this mask myself twice and must say I loved it, I had no real issues with it, it did what it said on the tin, but i was always afraid to use it because it's just so expensive! So i mostly used it as an over-night application on any breakouts I had! If you want to buy this product i would recommend it, but i'd advise you to try this next mask i'm going to tell you about first!

The LUSH Mask of Magnaminty is the clear winner in this round for me! i couldn't believe how similar these products are and for such a huge price difference. You can buy either 315g €13.39 for or 125g for €7.55. Thats still more than what you get in the glamglow mask!

It is advertised as a mask for face and back. It contains China Clay and Peppermint which gives your pores a deep clean and pulls out any gunk hiding in there! This mask is intense, It slightly tingles on application but feels so refreshing. It contains vanilla which will calm any redness in the skin and homey to soothe it, This works wonders on my skin, I use it weekly to give my skin a deep clean after a week of makeup buildup and it leaves my skin feel refreshed, clean and soft everytime! and for the price it's a no-brainer! So if you are interested in a clearing mask, i would suggest trying the Mask of Magnaminty before parting with your money for the Glamglow, because personally I find they do the exact same thing!

2.Original Beauty Blender VS. Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge

I love these next two products equally, again I've tried them both and I get pretty much the same result.

Starting with the beauty blender, if you are familiar with YouTube beauty gurus you must have seen nearly everyone raving about this sponge! Unfortunately we can't buy it here in Ireland but you can order it online Here. The original beauty blender retails for €22.60.

I bought one of these a few months ago in Sephora while I was at a family wedding in Poland. I was a bit hesitant to spend so much on a sponge but I wanted to compare it to the Real Techniques sponge which I was using for months before ever trying the beauty blender. You can buy real Techniques sponge in any Boots, most pharmacies and of course online. It retails for €8.33 when you buy online Here

To be honest theres not a staggering difference in these products! They both need water to expand, They both blend foundation beautifully and make application really quick and simple! The only real difference i notice is that i find the beauty blender lasts just a little bit longer that the Miracle complexion sponge, and I also noticed it soalks up less product! But at the end of the day if you are looking for a foundation sponge I would suggest the R.T sponge, €8? Can't go wrong really!

3.Chanel Soleil Tan de Chanel VS W7 Wakeup and Glow

Last but certainly not least is a little gem i found this week in Sam McCauleys!

I have been lusting over the beautiful Soleil Tan De Chanel for months but just can't bring myself to spend the money on it, It's €39 and you can buy it In Brown Thomas. It's well loved in the beauty community and is known for giving such a beautiful tanned healthy finish to the skin, and ofcourse being Chanel it's packaging is beyond luxurious.

Then I spotted this product in my local Sam McCauley's and i couldn't believe my eyes! It's a full on dupe for Chanel! I swatched it and grabbed myself one straight away! The brand W7 are known for their take on Higher end brands, they have done their version of all the NAKED Palettes, Benefit Hoola Bronzer And "They're real" mascara along with many more for super affordable prices. I tried out the Wake up and Glow base bronzer the past 2 mornings and i absolutely love it! 

It's a perfect tan shade, not too orange and not too grey, It's Ideal for Cream Contouring. It leaves a really healthy, glowing finish to the skin and doesn't end up looking muddy or cakey! As for the packaging it couldn't get any closer to the Chanel packaging I think!

This is a great product, be it if you're having a minimal make-up day, just light foundation, mascara and this blended into the temples and cheekbones. Or if you are getting done up the nines on a night out, this is going to add an extra bit of glam to your makeup! I bought this for only €7.99. I cant wait to do a full contoured face with it on a night out soon. My favorite find in a long time!

I hope everyone has a great week!

Until next time!

Kelsey xo