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Beauty speed review #2

May 12, 2014

Quite a few new budget beauty bits have landed on my doorstep of late and so I thought it was time to bust out another speed review

The first speed review post seemed to go down quite well and lots of you seem to love quick, concise reviews just as much as me. So without further ado, here’s number two!

Rimmel Stay Blushed Liquid Cheek Tint I was really drawn to these because of the cute, handbag friendly packaging. When squeezed gently, the tube produces a very soft, borderline liquidy cream product which can then be applied directly on to the skin. I absolutely love using it as the texture is so nice and it’s seriously fuss/mess free. The colour payoff is extremely sheer however, with two or three layers needed to produce even a nice hint of colour. Available here from Boots.

Revlon PhotoReady BB Cream Initially very taken with this a week ago, I’m now very confused. I love the texture and I love the lightweight feel on the skin but then when I look in the mirror there’s practically nothing on my face. We’re talking sheer, sheer, sheer. Like, a mere hint of coverage. I’d describe it as a gorgeous, very light tinted moisturiser. See what I mean? Confused. Available here in three shades from Boots.

Revlon Colour Burst Matte Balm I’m not sure whether this is an entirely balanced viewpoint as I’m not keen on the particular colour I have at all (220 Showy Flamboyant). On the upside however, the texture is nice, light and it applies very smoothly. It’s immediately matte on the lips but doesn’t feel dry. Maybe the other colours are more pleasing? This one makes me look like a corpse. Available here in 9 other shades from Boots.

Revlon Colour Burst Lacquer Balm Oh my sweet god, these are sensational. Hands down, my new favourite lip product. Easy to apply, very long-lasting and incredibly pigmented plus they give the most amazing sheen. 135 Provocateur Femme Fatale (the bright red in the centre) is absolutely gorgeous and I have worn it for the last two days straight. Available here in 9 other shades from Boots (totally buying more!).

Rimmel Scandal Eyes Rockin Curves Mascara Probably the hugest mascara wand I have ever seen. I get that the curvy design is supposed to help curl lashes but honestly, it just feels like another bog standard mascara to me. Separates the lashes nicely and doesn’t clump but definitely no ‘Rockin Curves’. Available here from Boots.

Hope you enjoyed this! If you’re speed reviewing anything at the moment let me know, and keep your eyes peeled for number three! 🙂

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Polyglutamic Acid from @theinkeylist ❤️ Lots Polyglutamic Acid from @theinkeylist ❤️ 
Lots of you messaged after I used it in my Stories this morning, asking what it is, and why I like it. 
It’s a hydrating serum formulated with 3% Polyglutamic Acid, a humectant that can hold four times more moisture on the skin than Hyaluronic Acid. 
I apply it to damp skin, after my Vitamin C serum, and before moisturiser. It’s very lightweight and creamy, and makes my skin feel instantly plump and hydrated. 
You can use it with Hyaluronic Acid for extra hydration, and it’s also *amazing* when mixed with foundation - try it and you’ll see what I mean 😉 
#skincareroutine #loveskincare #theinkeylist
It’s the smell that gets you. The smell of empti It’s the smell that gets you. The smell of emptiness. The smell of disuse. 
Uncomfortable chairs. And an ever-present film of dust.  On the furniture. On the ornaments. 
A general air of awkwardness. Of discomfort. And really, when you look at it, shame. 
A room in a house used only on special days. For special visitors. A place to showcase, to pretend, to present, to prepare. Fine china, and tea sets, and brown bread. And shame. 
The room the priest sat in when he came to do the census. 
The room my mother sat in to tell people my father was leaving. 
The room used for bad days, for bad news, and bad people. 
The room played as a trump card in the old Irish game of ‘What Will People Think’. 
The game used to hide what’s really happening. The game used to plead ignorance. 
The game used to turn a blind eye to abuse, to bad behaviour, to bad decisions.
Because look! We’re in The Good Room! Everything is fine. 
And where has it got us? Where are we now, Ireland? 
With our secrets, and our pretence, and our war on women and children? A war directed, most mercilessly, from The Good Room. A cast of priests, and nuns, and government leaders, and ‘respectable’ members of the community, ready to take their seats. Ready to drag daughters from homes, babies from arms, and hearts from chests. 
For shame, Ireland. For shame. How could we be so unloving? How could we be so cruel? 💔 
#motherandbabyhomes
I own three @topshop Weekend T-Shirts and can’t I own three @topshop Weekend T-Shirts and can’t recommend them enough. 
Flattering fit, great quality (that survives repeat washes), and currently reduced to £4 on @asos 😆 #win
In other news this is what I wore today. 
We went out for an early breakfast, and then spent the (entire) day packing up all the Christmas decorations. 
I’m wrecked but *thrilled* as the clutter was starting to get to me 😆 
Hope you’re all doing OK ❤️
#nothingelsetoreport #overandout
Festive makeup on the most un-festive day, but we Festive makeup on the most un-festive day, but we made the most of it ✨ 
Santa thankfully got around the travel ban, so we opened presents, and we FaceTimed, and we sipped coffee; festive tunes tinkling in the background, faces squished to the screen, miss yous and love yous exchanged across 5,000 miles.
And then we went to brunch, just the three of us, and we ate burrata, and discussed dessert, as the sun streamed through the windows, and our phones buzzed with messages from people we love. And Charlie said; ‘it doesn’t really feel like Christmas. But it still feels nice.’ 
And in the end, as we made our way home, and got ready for afternoon on the couch, I realised it was more than nice. It was wonderful ❤️
What’s your all-time favourite moisturiser? Thi What’s your all-time favourite moisturiser? 
This is mine; @avene_uki Hydrance Aqua-Gel. I’ve always been a fan of Avene, but when this came out (two years ago now?) it was love at first slather. 
It’s a super lightweight gel-cream and incredibly hydrating (like a big drink of water for your skin), and it also doubles up as a great sleep mask (you can use it as eye cream too!). 
I know lots of you have bought this as a result of me constantly harping on about it, so I really hope you love it as much as I do 😂 
My only complaint... is that the pot is too small. I fly through it at an alarming rate, so for Christmas I’m asking Santa to put pressure on Avene to make a supersize version 😆 
#skincareenthusiast #myskincare #skincareover30
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A dreamy breakfast at @parkers Beach House with @t A dreamy breakfast at @parkers Beach House with @thedesignsouk ☀️ 
Swooned over the interiors and then ate Granola French Toast. Now that’s what I call a good Sunday morning 😆 
#living #interiorgoals #khobar
(Closed) All I want for Christmas is... @patcholog (Closed) All I want for Christmas is... @patchology eye gels, which are now available at @meagherspharmacy! 
The team at Meaghers have very kindly given me a €250 voucher to give away - so you can stock up on your favourite makeup and skincare products, or treat someone you love to a beautiful gift set (or two!) 🎅🏻 
To enter, simply follow Meaghers on Instagram (and me!), and tag two of your skincare loving friends in the comments.
The winner will be selected at random and announced next week. Good luck 🥳
AD #skincarejunkie #meagherspharmacy #treatyoself
Last weekend we said yes to a desert drive, that b Last weekend we said yes to a desert drive, that brought us to a mountain range with a series of incredible caves, that people lived in 5,000 years ago, that now happens to be a @unesco World Heritage Site. 
‘But there’s a plug socket in that rock, mom’ said Charlie. 
‘Modern technology’ I responded. ‘That’s why there are lights in the cave.’
‘So I could charge my Nintendo there?’ Yes, I said. ‘Woah.’
And then we drank Arabic tea, and listened to a story about the history of the caves, before climbing through a narrow opening into a section that had no light, and for a brief moment in the darkness it felt a little bit magical, until Charlie said; ‘I think I saw a scorpion’.
And then everybody left the cave rather swiftly 😆 
#sayyes #weekendadventures #saudi
Five current favourites 🤍 My every day forever Five current favourites 🤍
My every day forever and ever favourite Tinted Moisturiser; @chanel.beauty Les Beiges.
The new @narsissist Soft Matte Foundation (it’s not that matte FYI, see my shiny-faced review a few posts back for reference). 
Nars matching Soft Matte Concealer - an oldie/goodie that’s been around for awhile.
@sculptedbyaimee Brighten Up Concealer. Seriously good coverage, still looks like skin, not cakey or crepey, great staying power. A winner 👌🏼 
@tan_luxe The Face Illuminating Self-Tan Drops. I never put tan on my face, so this changed the game for me. I put a few drops in my moisturizer or serum and voila! I am bronzed and glowy. Highly recommend.
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