Cocoa Brown 1 Hour Tan by Marissa Carter

I'm a self confessed tanophobe. Seriously, fake tan puts the fear of God into me. I'm whiter than white and any past forays into fake tan have left me in orange streaky messes or a delightful shade of jaundiced yellow.

The Oopma Loompa look is not one that I'm particularly keen on recreating, I'm far more at home with the likes of Illamasqua's Skin Base in 001 White. However, I've been seeing and hearing nothing but praise for Cocoa Brown's 1 Hour Tan by Marissa Carter. The whole of blog land seems to love it and there's one rave review after another for it and I came across them at the Irish Beauty Show in the RDS a few weeks back, so of course I had to try it...

Skinetica - Anti-Blemish Solution

Happy Easter All!

If you read my last post, you'll know that I've been suffering an outbreak of sorts and my poor skin has been in bits with redness, blemishes and agh, the dreaded spots! I seriously thought that I had outgrown these outbreaks as I haven't had one in years but oh well, these things happen.

So it was perfect timing that I got my hands on some Skinetica - an anti-blemish skincare treatment formerly known as Acnigon.

ARTDECO Bronzing Collection for Summer - Tribal Sunset

It's only March but as soon as I received a sample of the latest collection from ARTDECO - Tribal Sunset, I was immediately whisked away to thoughts of exotic and far flung destinations. This really did put a smile on my face and bring a little ray of sunshine into an otherwise dull and dreary day.

I'm a huge fan of ARTDECO - highly pigmented and hard workings formulas manufactured in Germany and available at very reasonable pricing over here. I've always been a fan of the brand and often felt that they're highly under-rated and don't get as much love as they should on these shores.

They've been playing a blinder recently with their fantastic collaborations with Dita Von Teese and more recently their gorgeous Butterfly Dreams release. Tribal Sunset is yet again upping the game and I am completely head over heels for it.

Blemishes Begone! Witch Anti-Blemish BB Cream

I remember using Witch products back in the day when I was a teen. Witch was right up there with Lipcote, Constance Carroll and Collection 2000 as being part of my makeup staples. Back then I was drawn to the witch hazel's almost magical properties when it came to blemishes, spots, pimples and well, all round problematic teenage skin.

Fast forward a few years and thankfully I rarely get any spots nowadays (severely dry and dehydrated skin has taken it's place and let me tell you right now, that ain't no fun either) so Witch products went out of sight and out of mind. Until now that is with their new Anti-Blemish Beauty Balm.

Oh So Scentsual - VOYA Reed Diffuser

Hello all and I hope you're having a lovely Easter! :)

I have a wee bit of an obsession with all things fragranced and scented home products - honest to God my house looks like a Church at times with the amount of votives, tumbers, large glass jars and scented pillar candles that's lighting around the place. So yeah, I guess you could say that I like my home to be wafting with gorgeous scents 24/7.

I've recently made the switch from candles to reed diffusers however and I'm absolutely loving the "Oh So Scented" organic Reed Diffuser in Lime and French Basil by VOYA.

Must Haves: Tweezerman

Good old Tweezers. We all have a set or two of Tweezers laying about somewhere but the undoubted King of tweezers is of course Tweezerman.

I recently had the pleasure of watching Nilam Patel (the founder of HD Brows) do her thing and the most important tool for taming your brows to get that defined and polished look is a good set of tweezers - look no further than Tweezerman!

The Dublin Lingerie Company

Hello everyone!

I hope you're all having a lovely St Patricks Day :D

Today I want to talk about a brand new Irish owned business - The Dublin Lingerie Company

BRTC Overnight Pore Tightener

Hello Beauties! :)

As a lot of you know, I've since been converted to BB Creams in recent months, and in my quest to find more authentic Asian BB Cream brands I recently came across BRTC. 

BRTC is a Korean company which was founded in 2006 and they aim to provide functional aesthetic skincare made with botanical ingredients.

I've been trying out their Overnight Pore Tightener which is billed as a "Pore Tightening System"

Pedi-Sox Competition Winners!

Hi Guys!

Well, the Pedi-Sox competition proved really popular with over 2,000 entries! Wow!

Thanks so much to everyone that entered. Alas, as much and all as I would love to be able to say "There's one for everybody in the audience..." I'm not Ryan Tubridy, I am pleased to announce however that 6 Winners have been selected! :D

Ancienne Ambiance - Luxury Home Fragrance

Ancienne Ambiance is a British, luxury artisan brand focusing primarily on home fragrance products. The brand was founded in 2004 by Adrianna Carlucci who has previously worked for Vogue, Vanity Fair and Lulu Guinness. With a resume such as this you just know that Ancienne Ambiance is going to offer something that little bit different and of unquestionably high quality.

The brand started out with a unique collection of six different fragranced candles, each featuring scents evocative of ancient times made to ancient recipes and made to the highest standards using the finest ingredients.

Vidal Sassoon Hydra-Gloss Hair Straighteners - Review

In my eternal quest for enviable long and luscious locks I've recently been trying out the Vidal Sassoon Hydra-Gloss Hair Straighteners.

What really intrigued me about these hair straighteners is the fact that it features optional ionic technology which promises to eliminate frizz and leave you with shiny and nourished hair. Sounds good, right? Read on to see how I got on with these.

AYU Dublin - New Irish Makeup Brushes!

Hi Guys!

I wanted to share an exciting new Irish brand - AYU today with you. As a lot of you know, I love my brushes. I'm constantly on the hunt for new brushes to add to my collection. Some girls reckon you can never have too many shoes, I maintain a girl can never have too many Makeup Brushes ;)

Collection Cosmetics - Colour & Go and Killer Curves Mascara

Collection Cosmetics have recently undergone a brand spanking new revamp (you may remember them back from their days of Collection 2000) and I have to say that the new product range is all blinged up and pretty spectacular.

The new Primed & Ready Smoothing Skin Primer and Fix Me Up Long Lasting Makeup Fixer are already staples in my kit so I was looking forward to trying out the newly launched  Cover & Go and Killer Curves Mascara.

Frontcover Cosmetics

I remember my first ever purchase from Frontcover - it was back in 2008 heading towards Christmas, and the brand had just launched the Rainbow Eyes palette in Boots. I was instantly taken in by the "Makeup Book" look of the palette - a lovely big, glossy cardboard palette which opened like a book and could be placed on a shelf amongst your beauty books - I was instantly hooked!

Washi! Hot Cloths - Treat Your Skin

Konnichiwa everyone and Happy Valentines Day! :)

I hope that you're all having a wonderful day and that you are being spoiled rotten given the day that's in it. If however you find yourself without a better half today - like myself, then fret not as I'm so excited to share a wonderful range of hot cloths to treat your skin - well if you're not being showered with chocolates and roses, I think having a day of pampering at home is the next best thing! ;)

Let me introduce you to Kazumi and her fabulous Washi! Hot Cloths

Product Rave: Macadamia Healing Oil Treatment

It's not often you come across a product that does everything it claims to do and then some more. I've been using the Macadamia Healing Oil Treatment and have absolutely fell head over heels in love with it. I think I just may have found my "Holy Grail" when it comes to hair oil products, and believe me, I've tried a LOT!

Competition: Win Pedi-Sox - 6 Pairs Giveaway!

Competition time guys! 

You may have read yesterdays review on the ingenious invention that is Pedi-Sox - if you haven't, you can read it here and see what makes them so handy in keeping your feet warm and toasty whilst you're giving yourself a pedicure.

Pedi-Sox Review

http://www.originalpedisox.com/

Amy Childs Lashes in Temptress No. 2

As a lot of you may have cottoned onto by all the posts I've made in the past regarding false lashes, I do have a bit of a thing for falsies. Short and natural, long and full, wild and dramatic or flirty and demure I love them all, so much so that I see a bit of an obsession forming and this now brings me to Amy Childs (of TOWIE fame, as if you guys didn't know!) Lashes in Temptress No. 2

Robert Piguet Pacific Collection - Sheer Indulgence!

The Pacific Collection is the latest release from Robert Piguet following on from the Nouveau Collection.

Pacific Collection features three brand new fragrances inspired by the lush beauty and tropical scents of the Pacific created by renowned perfumer Aurelien Guichard from Grasse who attended the world famous Givaudan school of perfumery.

Pedi-Sox - Pamper your feet!

Update: WIN a pair of Pedi-Sox here

One thing I get a bit lackadaisy about during the winter months is neglecting my feet and toenails, if I'm being honest it's just too cold to go around barefoot faffing with nail polish and waiting for it to dry - I'd much rather be tucked up in some comfy socks or slippers lazing by the fire. Then comes along Pedi-Sox to solve my winter woes and freezing toes!