TRND Beauty X Morphe Brushes!

Hey everybody!
I'm back with something VERRRY Exciting!

By now I'm sure everybody and their mother's have heard bloggers, YouTubers & everyone that doesn't live under a rock raving about Morphe Brushes. The amazing quality brand with even more amazing prices, They really blew up when they released their 350 Palette. I have this palette myself & have raved about it and I have to say it's absolutely one of the best I've ever used! And the shades are just to die for!

And the best part is they're all under 30 Euro!! Shur where would ya be going?

They have an incredible range of brushes, highlighters, Concealers, Travel cases..the list goes on!

Anyways, Morphe is located In Burbank CA so for a long time you could only buy off their website, that's what I did to get the 350 palette and I was stung big time by custom charges so I ended up paying nearly double for the pallet!

Now when I saw that there is an Irish company now stocking Morphe, safe to say I nearly passed out.
TRND Beauty based in Dublin are now selling the amazing brand online!
Unfortunately & Unsurprisingly they majority of the most popular palettes are currently sold out, but you can join a wait list!
So I was browsing Sunday night and noticed they have a lot of their new pressed pigments in stock, which are getting amazing reviews on YouTube!
They are 7.99 each and they are in a huge pan.
But I saw this fantastic bundle deal and decided to go for it!

It's Called The Morphe Mixture 

You get: -2 pressed Pigments (Mimosa Sunday & Marry The Night)

-1 M501 Highlighting Brush

-1 Flat M224 brush for packing on the pigment.

All of this for only €25! 

It really is insane value for money, And the pigmentation of the shadows are like nothing I've ever tried, they swatch like butter!

The Lighter Shade is "Mimosa Sunday''

The Darker Shade Is "Marry The Night"

The smallest touch of these shadows go a long, long way and given the size of the pans they will last you forever!
I tried Mimosa Sunday with the M501 Highlighting brush on my cheekbones to see how it would look and oh my lord the wind was nearly taken out of me! It's an absolutely beautiful highlight.

Not glittery or Chalky it looks like you're really lit from within!

I'm so looking forward to playing with these and creating a look with them! I'm definitely going to be purchasing more pigments & brushes in the meantime, I'm just so amazed by them.

This little bundle or even creating your own bundle is a perfect stocking filler for sisters, mothers, best friends, cousins, brother, your dog, your hamster..they'll all appreciate this! haha :)

Last but not least, I ordered these fairly late Sunday night and they arrived today! Tuesday afternoon, so there is still loads of time there before Christmas :) They came beautifully packaged with a little thank you note attached! and with that packaging you can just put it straight under the tree? They're making your life so much easier!!

So there we have it! A game changer for Irish Beauty lovers!

It's amazing to see and Irish company like TRND Beauty doing so well and stocking one of the most in-demand brand's at the moment! They have so many more products on their site that are hard to get in Ireland, keep an eye out for them on Social Media to keep up to date with their deals & stock! and wherever you can try and to Support Irish, cos to be fair we're a mighty crowd :P

Happy Shopping Everyone!

Until the next time!

Kelsey xo

SOSU: Highlighter Kit, A Closer look!

Hi Everyone!

As promised I'm sharing a closer look & my opinion on the New SOSU by Suzanne Jackson Highlighter palette!
I've had the palette over a week now as I pre-ordered it on her website last month.

I wanted to do a post on it straight away but I have been working crazy hours and by time I was getting home there was no daylight to take proper photo's, so I thought it best to wait and produce a higher quality post!

Before I share the pictures, I have to say I'm blown away by the quality of the product! You get 6 highlighting shades which are all adaptable to different skin tones, you can use them alone or mix them (which I like to do!) and you can use them as beautiful eye shadows!

The top 3 highlighters are pressed & the bottom 3 are baked, so there really is something for everybody!

Finally, I was amazed to see an actual improvement in regards to the texture on my face when I started using this, which I really wasn't expecting!

I noticed since I started wearing highlighters maybe 2 years ago that I constantly have bumps on both sides of my cheekbones, exactly where I apply Highlighter. But since using this palette I've really noticed a drastic improvement. I don't know why exactly, perhaps it contains less Irritating ingredients as other products I have used or it literally could be a coincidence! I just thought I'd share it with ye because I find it amazing :)

So anyways, onto the photos & swatches!

A Closer Look

Swatches

On The Skin

Above I mixed Moon Sparkle and shooting star & applied it to my cheekbones & tip of my nose using a fan brush. Then the inner eye corner's and brow bone using a definer brush.

There's no edits to the photo's, that's just how intense the highlight is!

I also used Peach smoothie as my eyeshadow base.

I'm also wearing her Carla Lashes if anyone is Interested!

It's currently in Stock in Sam McCauelys & Cloud 10 Beauty and selected Pharmacies. SOSU.ie is under construction for the next few days but you can also purchase from there!

 It retails for only €29.95!

Which is 100% worth the money in my opinion, you're getting 6 stunning shades that you can double up on and use as eye shadows! 

And of course it's always good to support our fellow Irish Women! :)

Hope you all enjoyed this post!
Until the next time :)

Kelsey xo

Carrie B Eat Your Heart Out!

Hello everyone!

Welcome back :)

Today I have a quick fashion post which isn't the norm for me but I felt it had to be shared!

So, if you are a fan of Sex and the City, which to be fair, you probably are.

You will always remember the infamous Manolo Blahnik's Carrie almost left in that RIDICULOUS closet which led her to reconcile with Mr.Big.

(If you need a reminder!)

Well here's the good news, River Island have only gone and stocked a dupe!
AND they're only E55!!

They seem to be almost fully stocked on the website but I can predict that won't be for long! They have 2 satin and 1 velvet  finish in 3 beautiful shades!

 Navy Satin Buckle Court Shoes

 Nude Velvet Buckle Court Shoes

Dark Green Satin Buckle Court Shoes

These shoes are beyond timeless so if you want a pair I would grab them while they're hot because they are going to fly!

With the festive season fast approaching these would look amazing with so many outfits!

You could wear these with a ball gown or a light dress, so they are well worth it!

I hope you all have a fab week!

I'm going to binge on SATC now becuase researching this post has given me nostalgic feels haha!

Until the next time everyone!

Kelsey

XO

My Flirty Fall Essentials with Adore Me

Hello Everyone!
Long time no blog is an understatement! 

I've been focusing a lot more on my social media lately with my makeup and photos, and especially coming up to Halloween, I'm Planning and doing makeup looks.

So I kind of lost sight of my blog unfortunately :( But I'm Trying to get back into it!

So this post is all about My fall Essentials that make me feel Pretty, Sexy and Fierce!

I have decided to create a flatlay for my blog featuring a few of my favourte pieces for fall to join  Adore Me's #flirtyfallessentials project! They are an online Lingerie store that sell some beautiful pieces! They asked me to create a Flat lay for my blog featuring some of my favourite pieces for fall, I was so excited to get involved as this is my favourite time of year!

so here it is!

1.Perfume

First up we have The amazing Lancome La Vie Est Belle EDP.

This is like nothing I've smelled before. It's been around a while but it incredible! it smells mature but sweet, it's defiantly a fall scent, dark and mysterious! I love it.

2.Book's

I think a good book or two is an absolute must for fall! What's better than being curled up by the stove and losing yourself in a story? I'm Currently finishing up Grey (Which I'm loving!) then next on my list is The Girl On The Train.

3.A Spicy Warm Candle

I am obsessed with candles all year round', and while in the summer I love fresh clean scents. I Equally love sweet, spicy ones in the fall and winter! They give such a cosy feel to the home. Anything with cinnamon and berries is my favourite! 

4. A Dark Lipstick

So we all know that fall and winter are the months for berry and plum lipsticks, which are beautiful! but i think you cant beat a good red! This one is from INGLOT It's a liquid lipstick, so it's going to last you all night! And it's one of the most universally flattering red's I've seen since Ruby Woo! This is in the number 12.

5.Glamorous Earrings

Earring's are an instant way to boost your confidence in my opinion! Especially ones like these, they just add instant old Hollywood glamour! Add these with your red lipstick and Perfume, you'll be a showstopper! They are a must for Christmas time as well, They scream New Years Eve!

6.Lace Bralettes

Last but not least are Lace Bralette's. These are taking the world by storm at the moment, everyone is wearing them! i love these because;

 number 1: they're comfortable. 

number 2: They are soooo pretty!

These really boost my confidence even if I'm wearing it under a jumper or hoodie!

You can get so many different styles with these and wear them in so many ways. They are an instant way to boost your confidence.

So I hope you all liked this post! i really enjoyed putting all of it together!

If you are looking for some new items i would defiantly recommend checking out Adore Me They Sell everything from Sleepwear,  Bras &Underwear, to Sportswear & Corsets! They are very well priced and you can take a quiz on their site to find out which Lingerie would suit your style best!

Below I've added just a few of my personal favourites!

Thank you so much to Adore Me for Including me in their fabulous project and Thank you for reading everyone!

Hope You Enjoyed!

Until the next time, 

Kelsey

XO

Review & Photos- He-Shi Dark Foaming Mousse.

Hello strangers! Long time no blog! :(

I have been up to 90 the past 2 months, when i came home from Amsterdam i was straight back into work and found it hard to find time to review products & write good quality posts. I've also started driving in the past few weeks (Finally!) and My boyfriends sister-in-law had a beautiful baby boy at the end of march (who were all in love with!) so it was almost impossible to sit down and focus on writing properly!

But now everything is starting to wind down again and I've had time to review The He-Shi Dark Foaming Mousse! I always saw He-Shi in Pharmacies and floating around social Media, but it was Terrie McEvoy's Posts and snapchat's about the brand which really sparked my interest! 

Let me start off by saying this Isn't as affordable as your Cocoa Brown or Rimmel tan which is what I always went for, so I was a bit apprehensive in purchasing something worth  €32.50 in case it was a let down; but I saw it was reduced in Sam McCauley's to €21.66 so I just took the plunge!

So far I absolutely love it! A little goes a very long way, and it so easy to blend! It claims to be a foaming mousse but its a lot less drying on the skin than some you would find on the market!

It has a lovely fresh smell on application which isn't heavy like most tans. When you leave it develop it does have a fake tan scent but it's the most subtle than any other tan I've used!

It claims on the bottle to last 7-10 days, and I would have to agree, But i would suggest moisturizing every morning or evening to help it fade more naturally and avoid any patchy-ness! 

SO! after all that i took a before and after photo of the tan on my legs. I exfoliated and shaved a few hours before applying the tan and Didn't Moisturize. It advises not to moisturize before on the bottle before applying the tan. I also took this photo around 12 hours after application, i applied it before i went to bed to leave it develop nicely! 

Also a breif warning, My legs are RIDICULOUSLY pale naturally so just prepare yourselves gang, haha!

So There ye have it! It pretty much speaks for itself! I was so pale in the first picture I was almost transparent! It came out super even and gave me a really healthy glow. That was taken nearly 5 days ago and it's fading fab! 
It is an expensive tan, there is no denying that! But I'm going to be keeping this one for nights out & special occasions! I'm delighted I took the plunge and used this because I love it!

I can also promise these photo's are not retouched or filtered. I took them on my phone camera using the flash!

And some good news! If you want to try this for yourself it's still on sale online at Sam McCauley's! you can buy it Here
Thank you so much for reading and don't be afraid to ask for reviews or thoughts on products and i'll be more than happy to try them out for you!
Have a great week everyone!


I hope you found this post helpful! If you're looking for a new tan or just looking to try out some new products I would highly suggest going for this one! And no better time than when it's on sale!

Thank you all so much for reading! If you have any requests for product reviews make sure and leave me a comment on my Instagram or Facebook!

My Makeup Removal/Cleansing Routine.

Hey Everyone & Welcome back!

Today's blog is all about makeup removal and cleansing your face!

If I could give anybody the most important tip when it comes to makeup its definitely to get yourself a good cleansing routine and no matter how tired you are always take off your makeup at night to leave your skin breathe and renew itself. I used to have an awful habit of sleeping with my makeup on and it used to cause havoc on my skin!

I suffered from awful texture and bumps and painful breakouts. So I decided to search for cleansing products and build a routine that suits me and that my skin agrees with.

It's all trial and error when it comes to skincare because 1 product isn't going to suit everybody. But I've been using this routine for nearly a year now and my skin has never been better! I still get the monthly breakouts of course but they can also be dealt with! So here is a little bit about my routine!
 

Just a little disclaimer, the majority of these products are all high end but they really are the only ones that agree with my skin. I've tried drugstore and unfortunately my skin just didn't like it! Although these are expensive, they last me for months on end and I really see my skin improve the more I use them! So in my eyes they are worth the money. 

Step 1: Eye Makeup Removal

I like to remove my eye makeup before the rest of my face makeup. I just soak 2 cotton rounds with this fantastic makeup remover, place them on my eyes for a few seconds, then gently rub it in circular motions. I wrote a blogpost about it not so long ago which you read Here . It has everything you need to know along with prices!

Step 2: Cleansing The Face

Next in the routine is a cleanser. There is a variety of cleansers available on the market for all different skin types and skin needs. You can choose from milks, balms, oils, micellar waters etc. I've used them all and I must say this Clarins Cleansing milk is by far my favourite! It smells delicious and removes makeup so easily! It also removes eye makeup but I prefer to use an eye makeup remover! I remove it with a damp Cellulose sponge pictured above. You can buy these pretty much anywhere, these ones are from pennys!

Step 3: Cleansing Face Wash/Exfoliate

Next up is another cleanser, but this time using a foaming cleanser is really going to penetrate deep into your pores and remove any residue that the cleansing milk didn't get to. Double cleansing is really going to make a difference with your skin, so it can breathe properly overnight. Also once or twice a week I love using an exfoliator to remove dead skin cells and build up of makeup from wearing it during the week! This keeps my skin smooth and leaves my makeup application looking flawless.

Step 4: Aftercare

Finally we are going to put back all the moisture into our face that we lost during cleansing. Again this step is all down to personal preference and what your skin needs. I like to use the Clarins Hydraquench lotion, I've noticed since I hit 22 that my skin has been feeling a bit dryer so this really helps keep it fresh and avoids it feeling tight after cleansing. I follow it up with the Vichy Idealia Moisturiser, I love this stuff! It's a really thick consistency and upon application leaves my skin feeling so soft and supple! It leaves a gorgeous glow on the skin as well. Then for my eyes I use Bio-Oil! I was using an eye gel before and I ran out, I didn't use anything on my eyes for a few days and actually noticed the area beginning to look very dry, I also saw a lot of fine lines emerging so, I had a bottle of Bio-Oil lying around and decided to give it a go & I haven't put it down since! My under eye area has never looked plumper amazingly! and the bottle would last you a lifetime. I'd really suggest giving it a go. Finally if I have any face demons I adore using the Vichy Normaderm Hyaluspot! It's a god send. It sting initially for a few minutes, but it takes down the swelling and redness over night and avoids leaving any red marks. A holy grail product!

So that's my skincare/Makeup removal routine! I hope you found it helpful!
If you have any questions please ask me, you can contact me via Instagram, facebook or on this! 

Have a great week everyone!

Until the next time!

 

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

My Top 3 Ride or Die Longwearing Foundations! (High End)

Hey Everyone!

Welcome back! Today's blog is my top 3 reliable long lasting foundations, put to the test by yours truly. 

Before I get into the countdown, I'd just like to thank everybody for all the support on the launch of my first every blog post, I was honestly blown away from all the Positivity I received! You have all really given me a boost of confidence and I can't wait to get stuck into it, i have a lot of ideas and can't wait to share them with all of you:)

Now for the foundations! This list in particular is focused on higher end foundations, so they are a little bit pricey, but if you're looking for a trustworthy foundation that will last all day and look stunning, one of these might be what you're looking for.

• Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay-In-Place Makeup

This foundation is top of the list for a reason! This is my Holy Grail! It really does not budge from the minute you put it on your face. I personally always set my foundation with powder, so that will help with it lasting even longer, but if you are on the dryer side, you could totally skip powdering! It's just all down to personal preference. I apply less than an almond amount size of this with a damp beauty blender, and it goes such a long way. It covers imperfections completely and dries to a semi-matte finish, so it looks really nice with or without powder. I work with food all day and have a lot of 6 a.m. starts and this lasts me until 8 p.m. or later! This will definitely always be repurchased by me. 1 bottle lasts me 4-5 months and I wear it almost everyday. My shade is 2N1 Desert Beige for anybody wondering. This Retails for €37.00.

• NARS All Day Luminous Weightless Foundation

I have grown to love this next foundation! It's relatively new to the market. It got my attention straight away when i saw it was claiming 16 hour wear but still leaving a luminous finish. It's a very Liquidy formula and very highly pigmented, a little bit really goes a long way. The one issue i had with this foundation was that i found it hard to blend at the start, I noticed it kind of left some dry patches on my face. But after i amped up my skin care and started using a good moisturiser, dry patches were no longer an issue and it applies like a dream. This lasts all day but doesn't stay as matte as Estee Lauder, but it does leave a subtle glow. I keep this foundations more for special occasions or days off. My shade is Deauville and this foundation Retails for €43.00.

• MAC Pro Longwear Foundation

Finally we have the very popular Pro Longwear foundation by MAC. This one really is a lovely foundation to wear! Very light wearing but still gives a medium to buildable coverage. Lasts a very long time on the skin and gives a natural matte finish. I love this foundation, very reliable and easy to apply.Paired with the infamous Pro Longwear concealer you'll achieve a bullet-proof canvas for your makeup! My colour is NW20. This Retails for €36.50

And thats it for my Top 3 Longwearing foundations! I really do stand by these products! I hope you have found this helpful if you're looking for a holy grail foundation that wont slip or slide off your face!

All of these products can be found on http://www.brownthomas.com/  and they have a very fast delivery time! 

Again given these are high end i know they are pricey but I am planning a Drugstore Top 3 in the coming weeks so keep an eye out for that!

Thank you for reading and if you purchase any of these products based off my recommendations make sure to let me know how you get on with them! :)

Until the next time dolls! Take care :)

Kelsey 

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