Showing posts with label Make-Up. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Make-Up. Show all posts

Thursday, 29 January 2015

Glove Your Body - Tanning Mitt Review

 

Hello fabulous peeps! As we are nearing the weekend and we all start the beauty prepping for Saturday night I thought I would review the  'Glove Your Body' tanning mitt. I am not normally a big fan of tanning mitts as they thin out very quickly and the tanning lotion gets onto my hands! NOT GOOD!
 
Glove your body is a luxury dual body tanning mitt and promises a streak free application. I love this bit, it also has a dual option so your friends or partner can help you apply to those hard to reach areas! I am sure the men of Ireland are delighted they will not have tan stained hands anymore!
 
It is also designed for LEFT HANDED people like me!!!! WHOOP!  I love a company that looks after us lefties.
 
 
The mitt looks lovely and it is warm too, we all know what its like standing naked in the bedroom freezing our butts off!  I have to say it was very easy to use and my tanning lotion went on smoothly and easily! It does absorb quite a bit of the product, you need to give it a good squeeze to get it back off onto your skin. I used it very quickly as I was in a hurry and did not really expect fabulous pins as a result but really it was not the worst first result and I may give them a second coating but that's not the mitts fault, that's me having a hungry baby beside me adding to my tanning pressure!  
The mitt has some unique features:
  • Finger sockets inside the mitt to stop it falling off during application, this works too!
  • My favourite - suitable for left handed people!  
  • Streak free
  • No more staining hands, so far so good!
  • Luxury fabric!
  • Uses less tanning lotion, simple squeeze the mitt to release any excess product!
  • Fast and easy to use!
  • Last for years - I will update you on that one!
  • Machine washable
  • Comes in its own handy travel bag!
All in all a great beauty tool that works and I will be using mine lots!

 
 
Retailing at €19.99 and available in all good chemists Nationwide.
Happy tanning and stay fabulous xxx
 
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Wednesday, 22 October 2014

Clare's School Makeup Routine!

 
My School Makeup Routine
 
Hi again, so many people have been asking me about my school make-up routine, so here it is! 
 
Firstly I apply The Body Shop Soothing Day Cream for Sensitive Skin to moisturize and prevent my skin from becoming dry during the long day of school.
 
I then prime my skin with the L’Oreal Paris Lumi Magique Primer to make my makeup last all day. 0
 
Using the Revlon Colorstay Concealer I cover my dark circles and if on the day I feel I need more coverage I use Rimmel London Matte BB cream.
 
To fill my eyebrows in I use the L’Oreal Paris Super Liner Brow Artist.
 
I use the Natural Collection Eye Lines pencil in white to look more awake, for mascara I use Maybelline New York The Rocket Volume Express.
 
For lips I use Vaseline tinted lip balm in Rose and I use the Natural Collection blush to add colour to my face.
 
Hope you like it!
 
Love Clare x
 
If you have any questions for Clare please comment below or email: info@foreverfabulous.ie
 

Our Clare's favourite products!

  
 Favourite Products and My Style of Going Out Makeup
 
Hello everyone, i hope you are all well!
My style of going out makeup at the moment is inspired by the gorgeous Kylie Jenner. I love her long lashes and full lips. Sometimes I do a dramatic eye makeup look for going out but I do prefer a simple matt brown smokey eye. I outline my lips with a nude lip pencil and fill in with a matching lipstick. I then apply a pair of fake lashes which helps pull any make up look together.
My top three favourite makeup products at the moment are the Urban Decay Naked Palette, L’Oreal True Match Foundation and Maybelline Rocket Volume Mascara. The Naked Palette has 12 matt and shimmery shadows. They have beautiful pigmentation and are so smooth and easy to apply. This palette can be used for day and night. I think that it is great for people who have just started experimenting with makeup.
Another foundation I am loving at the moment is the L’Oreal True Match Foundation. It has a low to medium coverage and is easily buildable. It is easy to apply and affordable. The Maybelline Rocket Volume Mascara is great for lengthening lashes. It lasts very long and doesn’t clump.
Lots of love Clare x
If you have any questions for Clare please comment below or email: info@foreverfabulous.ie
 

Wednesday, 20 August 2014

Forever Fabulous Intern Clare Dolan - First Blog Review!

 
 
 
 
Firstly I would like to introduce you all to the new Forever Fabulous Intern: Clare Dolan.
Clare is a Transition Year student at Holy Child Secondary School, Killiney, Co. Dublin.
 
Clare is very interested in makeup and the industry and wants to learn more, she will be assisting myself and the Pro Team on our various makeup jobs and photo-shoots over the coming year as part of her work experience.  Clare will also be reviewing some of her favourite products.
 
I am delighted to have Clare as part of the Forever Fabulous team and look forward to sharing her blog posts and experiences over the next few months.
 
Revlon Colorstay 24hr Foundation
 
My favourite foundation at the moment proves you don’t need a big budget to achieve a flawless airbrushed look. It is the well-known Revlon Colorstay 24hrs Foundation.
 
There are two types of this foundation. One is for combination/oily skin and the other is for normal/dry skin. It is very long lasting and has a large colour selection with a very affordable price of just €17.79. Although I have normal to dry skin, I use the combination to oily skin. It has more of a yellow undertone which suits my skin better than the normal to dry skin which has red undertones.
Using a beauty blender or buff brush I blend it well into my skin, leaving a streak-free airbrushed look.
 
I would highly recommend this product to people who want a medium to full coverage foundation.
 
Love Clare x
 
If you have any questions for Clare mail: Info@foreverfabulous.ie
 

Monday, 7 July 2014

My Top Bridal Make-Up Tips!

 
Bridal Make-Up Tips!
 As a professional makeup artist the biggest part of my work is bridal makeup. One of the biggest parts of your wedding day is how you and your bridal party look. This is the one day that everyone is looking at you! Also remember all the photographs and the fact that you will be looking back at the photos and how you look for years to come.  Lots of brides do not think about their makeup and leave it to the last minute to book an artist or decide to do their own makeup. Here are my top tips for bridal makeup!
 

Book a makeup trial!

Many brides decide not to book a trial before their big day.  Remember every makeup artist is different and have their own unique style, if you are not happy with your makeup the day of your wedding it is a bit late to change your mind! Booking a makeup trial at least six months before your big day gives you the chance to create the perfect look for you and if you are not happy with the makeup artist you have time to look for another one. Your makeup artist should go though all your expectations for your look and guide you towards a look that suits you, your colour and theme of the day. I suggest saving images of different makeup looks that you love, create a pinterest folder of all your favourite looks and show them to your makeup artist.

Changing your normal makeup look!

Your wedding day is not the time to try our new makeup looks and change how you look completely.  Brides should look like themselves with all features enhanced to create an even more beautiful version of yourself,  if you do not wear dark eye shadow and heavy eye liner your big day is not the time to start.  If you want to turn your day look into a sexier night time makeup look ask your makeup artist to show you how to do this.  Adding a simple red lip and darker smokier eye for the evening reception is very easy and can turn your look from day to night.

False Eyelashes

If you are not used to wearing a full set of strip eyelashes, it is probably best not to try on your wedding day.  Trying out the day of your trial is a great way to see if you are comfortable and happy with how they make you look.  False lashes can transform your look completely.  Lot of brides opt for individual lashes, these create a natural pretty look and do not cause any discomfort.



Applying to much highlighter

Highlighter can be very deceiving and you may not notice how much you have applied until you see a photograph of yourself.  Highlighter reflects light and can look very shiny in natural sunlight. Every bride wants that beautiful glow! Only apply highlighter to cheekbones, bridge of your noise inner corner of your eyes. Mixing a small bit of liquid highlighter with your foundation can create a nice natural glow too. Stay away from applying to your forehead and upper lip or you will look oily and sweaty!

Too much blusher!

This is not the day to look like aunt sally! Bridal blush should be natural and healthy looking. Like pinks and corals are lovely, make sure to shake the excess product off your brush before applying.

 

 Use a primer

Primer will make your makeup stay all day and helps to smooth the surface of the skin and make it a perfect base for your foundation. A little goes a long way, pay more attention to your T-zone.

Eyebrows!

Make sure you book in for your eyebrow treatments like HD Brows, threading and waxing a good week before the big day, this gives your skin time to settle down and any reactions to clear up.  You should start thinking about your eyebrow maintenance a good six months before the big day and get them in tip top perfect shape.  Stay away from pencilling brows and opt for natural powers, they are less harsh. If you have fair hair having brows tinted is a great way to enhance them. Again eyebrows should complement and frame your face not be the main feature!


Spray Tan

This is a mine field! Your whole body needs to get preened and prepped not just your face.
Make sure to select a natural tan and not the colour you  may go for on a night out.  Remember tan looks much darker against white and pale coloured dresses. You should also have a practice run with your spray tan too.  Remember to exfoliate your body at least twice a week and use a really good body moisturiser paying special attention to elbows, knees, hands, feet and any dry areas you may have. 

I would recommend going for a series of body polishing treatments in your favourite salon.  I would also stay clear of spraying your face, if this goes wrong it can look terrible. Your makeup artist can make sure your face matches your body! Ask your tanning specialist to spray a very light layer on hands and feet, you do not want to look like a mud monkey!!

 

Put together a touch-up kit for the day!

This is something so many brides forget on their big day.  Your face needs to stay picture perfect for hours and long into the night.  Putting together a basic touch-up kit and asking your bridesmaid's to mind this is a good idea.  You will need: Your Lipstick, pencil and or gloss, eyeliner, cotton buds, loose power or pressed compact power as the main basics of this kit.

Waterproof!

Make sure you use waterproof mascara and eyeliner, you may cry a lot! You should not have to worry about smudgy running black eyes! Carry a compact mirror in your clutch or makeup touch-up kit.

Bridesmaid Makeup

You need to stand out, after all this is your big day!  Your bridesmaid's should not have the same makeup look as you and should not be more dramatic.

Lipstick

If you opt for a bold lipstick look remember that this will need to be maintained all day, even the best lipsticks on the market loses staying power and you are going to be kissing and hugging lots of people.  Be prepared to check lips lots and carry your lipstick kit with you.  Another option is to go for a nice bold lip stain for the church and then change to a bold colour later on in the day.

SPF

Your wedding day is the one day you should not wear an SPF on your face. This can cause shiny oily look.  I would even stay clear of foundations with SPF included.

Practice makes perfect!

If you are going to create your own look remember to practice on the run up to the big day, making sure you have it down to a fine art!

I hope these tips help and if you would like more information or would like to find out about booking your bridal trial with me, please do not hesitate in contacting me.

Stay Fabulous! Rachel xxx

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Wednesday, 25 June 2014

Summer Specials at Burgundy Beauty Blackrock!

 
 
 
Summer Specials at Burgundy Beauty Blackrock
 
 
By far one of my favourite beauty salons is South Dublin's Burgundy Beauty. Fabulous surroundings, the best treatments and highly trained friendly staff.  Burgundy are offering Summer special packages not to be missed! Ensure you are Summer ready from top to toe! Burgundy even have a blow dry bar so can cater for your every need. 

 

 
Phone: (01) 283 6281
 
Burgundy Beauty
7 Newtown Park
Blackrock
Co. Dublin
 

Monday, 10 February 2014

"Mist" by Face-it - Airbrush System

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"Mist" by Face-it Make-Up Studio
 
Face-It Male-Up Studio is based in The Curragh, Co. Kildare, offering a superb range of make-up, beauty, holistic therapies, nail and hairdressing courses.  Face-It also carry their very own range of make-up and have recently launched their famous 'Mist' Airbrush system. 
 
Airbrushing is a celebrity favourite as it creates a flawless, smooth professional finish.  You can use 'Mist' for foundation, blush, shimmer, bronze and even brows! This is a must for every professional make-up artist, but can also be used by anyone as full training is provided with the purchase of the 'Mist' Kit!  With a little bit of practise this technique is simple and I promise you will never look back!  I would also recommend that brides go for the airbrushed look.
 
Face-it are 100% Irish owned and I cannot recommend their courses and make-up range enough. Face-it give amazing support to students and customers. 
 
 
 
Included in your 'Mist' kit:
 
Mist Mini compressor
Airbrush gun
Air hose
Electrical connection lead & plug BS
One bottle of distilled water
4 half oz bottles of our fab HD pro foundations
2 half oz bottles of our HD blush
1 half oz bottle of HD Bronze Shimmer
1 half oz bottle of HD Pearl Shimmer
"Mist" Directions Brochure
All contained in our beautiful "Mist" by Face-it Box
Free training provided!
 
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Monday, 9 December 2013

Have a Pearly White Christmas!

         
Have a White Christmas!



A few months ago I had my teeth whitened and I loved the effect! So as we are coming up to Christmas I decided it was time to have my teeth topped up again.  After all coffee, red wine, strong coloured food and smoking can discolour our teeth on a daily basis and it can be hard to keep them perfectly white!

I contacted Alan Osborne again who did my last treatment and we decided that he would come to my home to do the treatment.  Again Alan puts you at ease and explains all your options. I have very sensitive gums and need to be very careful when it comes to these treatments but as Alan does not use any peroxide in this treatment is completely safe and hygienic. Alan uses the Futura 2400 Machine that accelerates Whitening. 
 
After another very comprehensive consultation, I had three lots of treatment in the one appointment so 3 x 15 min sessions. It is very comfortable and pain free, which really surprised me as my normal treatment really stings.

 
 
The difference is unreal and unlike a lot of beauty treatments this gives instant results! Now you all know that I love instant results as I am very impatient when it comes to these things and so was delighted with my beautiful white teeth! 

Sorry my photo is not that good, I am having problems with my photo up loader, I hope that you can see the results!

Alan also provided me with some extra treatments that I can use at home to top up my teeth in a few months time.
 
Alan is fully qualified and insured and I highly recommend this treatment.
 
The Price....from as little as €50!

It is easy to be Forever Fabulous xxx
 
Available During the day, Evenings and at Weekends
In your home, workplace or in Alan's home.
 
m: 086 2736632
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INGLOT has Christmas Nailed!



Fabulous Festive Sparkle at INGLOT
 
 
For those who like to sparkle a little, or a lot, at Christmas time, INGLOT’s fabulous seasonal collection of face, body and nail products, and new colour collections, has Christmas glamour and gift selection all wrapped up! I have to save INGLOT never disappoints, they always deliver and I have my kit full of INGLOT goodies!  
 
 
 
The hectic Christmas party season can be unkind to skin, but INGLOT’s latest new HD Illuminizing Loose Powder (coming soon) promises radiant skin always.  Used by professional make-up artists for filming in high definition, this exceptionally fine powder ensures the face looks flawless, even on a big screen. Priced at €22, and available in five subtle shades, INGLOT’s new HD Illuminizing Loose Powder is ideal for everyday use, giving truly glowing skin and a smooth long-lasting finish. The skin-loving ingredients include premium silicone powder and diamond dust, perfect to hide little imperfections and leave skin looking refreshed and rejuvenated.  INGLOT HD Illuminizing Loose Powder can be used on bare skin, over foundation, and all over the eye area and cheeks, ensuring easy and perfect blending of blusher and eye shadows.
Exclusive to the New Pro-Store on South Anne Street! Exclusive products at the new INGLOT ‘Pro Store’ include INGLOT's new Mattifying Powder 3S range of pressed and loose powders, the professional Zuca make-up case, a beautiful portable professional make-up station which are all top sellers in INGLOT stores worldwide.
 
Mattifying Powder 3S - INGLOT’s new mattifying powder system, where the 3S stands for sport, stage, and studio, includes amazing loose and pressed powder compacts, in three colours, that finish off every skin tone with absolute flawlessness.   Exclusive to the new Pro Store on South Anne Street, the light consistency not only absorbs oil and sebum, but promises perfect coverage and a long-lasting matte result, while leaving skin with a natural, soft focus effect.  The non-comedogenic, talc free formula also prevents product build-up and clogging of pores, so skin stays in optimal condition.  Mattifying Powder 3S is available in shades of white, cream, and beige, and costs from €22 for both the pressed and loose powder options.
 
INGLOT’s Portable Make-up Stationis an investment piece which will turn any space, backstage or otherwise, into a professional makeup station.  Featuring a beautiful, versatile case, complete with lighted mirror, compartments for accessories and product organisation, electrical outlets, a lock, and detachable legs, this free-standing piece, with wheels, serves as a portable professional make-up station —or possibly the world’s most fabulous dressing table for make-up mavens!
 
Loved for its bold colours and clever cosmetics, INGLOT is also now launching new collections of skin-care products, with the same high-performance luxury feel.  INGLOT toners are also available exclusively to flagship South Anne Street INGLOT ‘Pro Store’ and are perfect to cleanse and condition skin.  They come in dry, normal, oily and multi-action formulas, priced at €22.  
 
CHRISTMAS GIFTS
If you are looking for the perfect gift for the make-up lover in your life, look no further than the Limited Edition Gift Bag which comes in gold or silver and costs €18 or is free with all purchases over €150.  For the make-up lover who likes to travel, the INGLOT Brush Set €28 is the perfect gift.  Other gifts that would be gratefully received include the 14 Piece Brush Set for €188; the 10 Square Palette for Eyes, Brows, Concealers, Lip Combo costing €68 or the Gel Liner Set with Black Gel Liner, Liner Brush, Duraline, Waterproof Make Up Remover, Mascara, all for €50.
 
The INGLOT Freedom System has also been extended with rich new eye-shadow colour selections.   The brand’s unique Freedom System allows customers to experiment with countless shades and colour combinations in different products, to create their own personal palette, choosing their favourites from INGLOT’s vast selection of eye-shadows, lipsticks, concealers, blushers and powders.  
 
INGLOT IRELAND
INGLOT’s extensive colour range and quality product formulation has drawn a loyal Irish following of professional make-up artists and beauty gurus since the exciting global brand arrived on the Irish market in 2009. 
 
The first INGLOT store was in Liffey Valley in Dublin, and, with a rapidly growing fan base for the innovative make-up range, new stores quickly followed in Dundrum Town Centre, Blanchardstown Shopping Centre, and in the Jervis Shopping Centre, as well as the new ‘Pro Store’ on South Anne Street in Dublin city centre, and the Crescent Shopping Centre in Limerick city.
 
INGLOT stores allow everyone with a passion for make-up to use the highest quality, professional cosmetics and applicators, skin-care and accessories, to perfect their look. 
The brand’s extensive colour selection includes over 200 shades of eye shadow, 200 nail polish colours, and 150 lipstick shades, including the most vibrant to the most demure colours, and all the latest high-fashion trends.
 
For Christmas gift shopping, and the essential festive make-over for our make-up collections, INGLOT stores have something for everyone this year in their highly affordable selection of luxury on-trend products at mainstream prices! 
 
Lots of love Forever Fabulous xxx

Monday, 30 September 2013

INGLOT Opens Pro-Store in Dublin!

 
 
New INGLOT Pro-Store Opens Just Off Grafton Street
 
I cannot tell you how EXCITED I am about this INGLOT Pro Store! As you all know I am a big INGLOT fan and my kit is stocked full of INGLOT must have items.  Girls you really must pay this store a visit very soon!
 
The long-awaited INGLOT flagship store in Dublin city centre opened its doors last Saturday, September 28th, at 11.00am.  Its a very exciting launch week for this sixth store in the INGLOT Ireland group and will see professional make-up demonstrations, customer make-overs, exclusive new product launches, and master-classes from Jon Hennessey, the international make-up artist to the stars.
 
The first lucky 50 customers at the new INGLOT store on 1 South Anne Street (corner of Grafton Street) received a goody bag stocked with lots of INGLOT must have items! This flagship store which will stock the full INGLOT cosmetics collection and make-up accessories, as well as products that are exclusive to the new store.  A make-over studio, brow bar, and a spacious private studio, which will host parties, make-up courses, and professional master classes, is also part of the latest new Dublin INGLOT store.
 
Exclusive products at the new INGLOT ‘Pro Store’ include INGLOT's new Mattifying Powder 3S range of pressed and loose powders, the professional Zuca make-up case, a beautiful portable professional make-up station which are all top sellers in INGLOT stores worldwide.
 
Top make-up artists around the world use INGLOT to create the latest celebrity look, and INGLOT’s extensive colour range and quality product formulation has drawn a loyal Irish following of professional make-up artists, and students.  The INGLOT Pro Store now allows everyone with a passion for make-up to use the highest quality, professional cosmetics and applicators, to perfect their look. 
 
In-store at INGLOT
INGLOT Ireland stores are staffed by fully qualified make-up artists who help customers experiment with colour, and guide them through the extensive range.   Stores offer make-overs, bridal packages, and personalised tutorials, as well as treatments including eyelashes, manicures, and brow shaping.
 
The brand’s face and body collection includes a priming base, foundations, concealers and blushers, complemented with a selection of body illuminators and bronzers.  For beautiful eyes there’s eye-shadows, protective base, eyeliner, brow-liner and mascara; and a range of nourishing lipsticks, liners, lip-paint and gloss to deliver truly luscious lips. 
 
Accessories, from brushes and applicators, to make-up bags, tweezers, false eyelashes and nail art are all stocked, and there’s also a range of facial toners and gentle make-up removers, to complete this unique one-stop-make-up-shop!  
 
Irish owned Business
The Irish INGLOT business is owned and operated by Geraldine and Jane Swarbrigg, who first brought the exciting global brand to the Irish marketplace in 2009.  The first INGLOT store opened in Liffey Valley Shopping Centre in Dublin, and, with a rapidly growing fan base for the innovative make-up range, new stores quickly followed in Dundrum Town Centre, Blanchardstown Shopping Centre, and in the Jervis Shopping Centre in the city, as well as the Crescent Shopping Centre in Limerick city. 
 
There are over 400 INGLOT retail outlets across the world in cities including New York, Dubai, London and Sydney, and the range is still produced in Europe by the INGLOT family, as it has been for over 25 years, in the company’s own state-of-the-art production facilities.
 
Love Forever Fabulous x

Thursday, 19 September 2013

INGLOT Introduces BROW SHAPING PENCIL!

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INGLOT INTRODUCES A BROW SHAPING PENCIL
This Thursday, 19th September in all stores
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I am completely obsessed by eyebrows and achieving the perfect shape and colour, I was delighted to see that INGLOT have launched their new Brow Shaping Pencil. This high-quality, long-lasting eyebrow pencil comes thicker for even more precise application. It is designed specifically for brow shaping rather than strong colouring. Offered in three different shades, it ensures your eyebrows a natural, yet defined look. Avocado butter and vitamin E. hydrate and nourish the skin, complimented by the pomegranate extract with its strong antioxidant and anti-bacterial features. The pencil comes with a convenient sharpener for easy on-the-go application. Making brow maintenance that bit easier ladies and at €14 you cant go wrong,  I cannot wait to try this out!
 
About INGLOT
 
INGLOT’s extensive colour selection includes over 200 shades of eye shadow, 200 nail polish shades, and 150 lipstick shades, including the most vibrant to the most demure colours, and all the latest trends. I am a BIG fan of  the fabulous INGLOT FREEDOM SYSTEM which allows customers to create their own personal palette, choosing their favourite colour combinations from the vast selection of eye-shadows, lipsticks, concealers, blushers and powders. 
 
My professional kit is overflowing with this fantastic range of make-up, so on trend and best of all very affordable!
 
INGLOT stores offer a range of personal services, including:
Make-overs €30
Eyes and lash Application €25
Personalised tutorials €30
False eyelashes Application €15 - €19
Manicures €15 & €25
Brow shaping €12
Bridal package – Prices Vary
 
Make sure to check out your nearest store.  Love Forever Fabulous xxx