My Top Foundations for Oily Skin

Oily Skin 

Hi My Loves,

Are you like me and suffer from the dreaded Oily skin and you just don't no what foundation to go for because every one you put on your skin melts off. Well I'm going to try and help you out.

So over the last week or two I have been getting so many messages asking what the best foundation is for both oily and dry skin. So I decided that the best way to answer everyone was to do a blog post. I am going to split it in two, so today will be us oily girls and Friday or Saturday we will focus on the dry skin.

Ok so let me just say one thing, I am not a qualified makeup artist I just love makeup and I am self-taught. Also in order for any foundation to agree with your skin, you have to have a good skin care routine. That is very important. As well as a good primer.

If you would like me to do a blog post on skincare or primers for oily & dry skin leave a comment below?

Ok oily girls, let’s get to it. So yea I suffer from oily skin and it took me years to find foundations that suited my skin type but still, to this day, I buy foundations that just look like someone poured a bottle of Crisp 'n Dry on my skin lol.

I have five top foundations which I believe from my own experience sit well on a bed of oil.

No.1. M.A.C Studio Fix Fluid

This will always be my 'go to' foundation and will always have a place in my makeup collection. It's amazing and I love everything about.

Now is saying that I do know some people that this foundation breaks their skin out but I never had this problem.

The foundation claims to be oil controlling and medium to build able coverage` and I fully agree. Believe me a small amount goes a very long way and it covers a multitude. I used this for years until I decided to experiment with others. If you use M.A.C Studio fix powder to set it, it’s perfect.

I’m in shade NC30  

You can buy online here www.brownthomas.com

Price €31.50

Charlotte Tilbury Magic Foundation:

This really can be described only in one word and it’s in the name, MAGIC. It’s a beautiful foundation. It’s a medium to buildable coverage and dry’s to a semi matte finish. The best thing about this foundation is that after you apply it, your skin still looks like skin and it doesn’t break down or settle into fine lines, which with oily skin is a major problem. This foundation claims to be for all skin types and in my opinion it’s perfect for us oily girls. I have been wearing it now for over 4 months and it’s MAGIC.

I’m in shade no.7

You can buy here www.brownthomas.com

Price €40

Inglot HD Foundation:

This has become my 'go to' foundation for nights out and special events. Suitable for sensitive skin, Inglot HD foundation is full coverage, hypoallergenic and provides long lasting coverage and conceals discolouration and imperfections.

Again I only use it as my nights out and for special events as it is quite heavy but it’s flawless on your skin. 

It can still leave a dewy look to the skin, which is lovely but not if you suffer from oil. So I set it with the Laura Mercier translucent powder and I can get up to 8 hours wear until I have to powder again. 

I love this foundation; I would definitely recommend it for your makeup bag if you love full coverage for nights out or if you just love full coverage.

I’m in Shade 77

Can be bought here www.inglotireland.ie

Price €33

Kevin Aucoin Sensual Skin Enhancer:

Holy Moly this is without doubt the most full coverage foundation I have ever used or even seen. For those of you that know this foundation will know that it’s such a tiny lil pot of wonder, the tiniest amount will go so far its ridiculous.  

To be honest when I bought it I didn’t think it would last on my skin, because it claims to provide dewy skin but at the same time is suitable for all skin types.

I got my makeup done in Mise Beauty in Dundalk and they used this on me and it lasted me all day, I didn’t have to touch up once. I was shocked. 

So of course I bought it. It offers sheer coverage also if you mix it with your moisturiser which is also gorgeous and can be used as a concelar. It’s such a multi task product but it is an expensive wee thing.

I’m in shade No.SX08

Can be bought here www.beautybay.com or Mise Beauty Dundalk

Price €42 - €43

Estee Lauder Double Wear:

This is one of the best foundations for a matte finish that doesn’t move, it holds up for hours on the skin; you can nearly go the whole day without powdering you face.

The foundation is oil and shine free and leaves your skin looking amazing. It claims to be a medium coverage but in my opinion it’s a full coverage foundation.  The only thing with this foundation is it dry’s very quick, so you need to work with it quickly. This in my opinion is a 'go to' foundation for oily skin.

I’m in shade Tawny.

Can be bought here www.brownthomas.com

Price €38 

Your probably thinking to yourself, awh here this one thinks were made of money with the high end foundations. I will be honest, I don't think "drug store" foundations are any good for oily skin. If you want a foundation that is going to work your going to spend over the €30 mark for it. Now maybe that's just me and they didn't do anything for my skin but they might for yours. But I'm not going to tell you to go buy a cheap foundation just because its cheap, at the end of they day your going to pay for a good foundation.

Guys again, in order for any foundation to work correctly on your skin, you really do need a proper skin care routine. Please remember that if you’re trying a foundation out and it’s not happening for you.

I hope this helps my lovely’s.

Love Claire xxxx

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So Contour Me

Hi My Loves,

Sosu contour palette, the most sought after beauty product in Ireland.

I got loads of questions asking if this product is worth the hype, in my opinion girls and boys it’s A…MA…ZING.

So everyone and their granny knows who Sosueme is aka Suzanne Jackson. One of Ireland's most beloved beauty bloggers and amazing business woman who also inspired me to begin my own blog.

When I heard she was bringing out a contour palette I was intrigued because we all love a bit of contouring, to shape the face, and a bit of Sosueme which is a perfect combination. 

I knew I had to get one, but like the Kylie lipkits it’s impossible. But on my beloved Instagram one evening I saw the beaut Stephanie, girl you know who you are, had just bought one in a local chemist.  Walk, swim or fly I was getting my hands on one.

So after my long swim to the chemist lol I managed to get one, needless to say I was a happy lil girl coming out. But I’m raging now that I didn’t get two......or three lol.

Heading to Dublin that night I couldn’t wait to put my face on and all my girls know there's nothing like getting new goodies to play with.

 I used nearly every shade in the palette.

The Shade 1:  I used to highlight my under eyes, bridge of my nose and forehead, beautiful coverage. I used a flat concealer brush to place it and blended it out with a damp beauty blender.

Shade 2:  I used to contour its beautiful and so easy to blend. I used a Zoeva Concealer buffer brush to place it and blended it with a large duo fiber brush. It blended beautifully.

Shade 3: Used to set where I placed the concealer. Very similar to the Ben Nye banana Powder.

Shade 4: After seeing Chloe Boucher using shade 4 as her foundation, I had to try it. Girls if you’re between MAC shades NC30 to NC35 it will be a perfect shade for you. My foundation was flawless and full coverage. I used a flat foundation brush to place it all over my skin, blended it in with a Zoeva round top buffer brush and went over it again with my damp beauty blender. Flawless guys, flawless.

Shade 5: Which is the highlight shade is so lovely. I use it as a base and I put the powder highlight on top. One word, gorgeous... Your highlight will be on fleek girls.

It was selfie central that night; my makeup was flawless due to the consistency and pigment of this product. Below is my before and after pic.

I have the Anastasia cream contour palette and to be honest the Sosu creams blend so much better and are way easier to work with, they are so creamy and just glide onto the skin.

I love everything about this product, the packaging, the pigmentation, the coverage. It’s amazing.

Suzanne or Sosu you should be so proud of this product because it's without doubt the best cream contour product I have used, it's somazing lol.

Guys if any of you spot this is a local chemist snatch one up, you will not regret it. Oh and if you do see them please let me know because I’m running low and need another one.

Claire x x x

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Whats on my face??

Hi my loves...

So I posted the above pic on both my Facebook & Instagram and got so many requests asking would I do a product list of what is on my mug haha.

So here ya go girl's:

Face:

• Moisturiser - Charlotte Tibury Magic Cream, its like a mini facial in a pot Love it.
• Primed my skin with Nivea Post shave palm, I gently apply until it goes tacky.
• Benefit Porefessional in my pore areas, mostly my T-zone.
• Foundation - Charlotte Tilbury in Shade no.7
• Concealer - Sosu contour palette, Shade 1 under my eyes, down the bridge of my nose and on the forehead.
• Contour - Sosu Contour palette, Shade 2 under my cheekbones, my temples and the sides of my nose also MAC cosmetics blush in harmony over that again.
• Setting powder - Laura Mercier Setting powder for under my eyes, down the bridge of my nose and forehead.
• Bronzer - MAC Give me sun, placed it where the sun would naturally hit my face.
• Blush - MAC Melba
• Highlight - MAC Mariah Carey in "All I Want" on the bridge of my nose only

Brows:

• Anastasia Beverly Hills Pomade in Soft brown

Eyes:

• MAC Brown Down all over the lid blended out with Mac Swiss Chocolate
• MAC Brown Down blended out under the lower lash line.
• Benefit They're  Real Mascara on lower and upper lashes.

Lips:

• MAC Hip n Happy Lipliner all over the lip
• MAC Creme Cup on top.

If you would like to see more of these product lists let me know, or if you would like me to go into more detail on how I use each product. Would love to hear your suggestions.

Love Claire xxxx

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Old School baby

The 80's and 90's brands are back!!!

Hi Guys!!!

So those of you who grew up in the 80's and 90's like myself, will remember these brands:

Those of you who are to young to remember, your in for a treat.

The sports wear era is back with a bang and I don't know about you but I'm loving it, Loving it, loving it. Now its not what it used to be so don't be scared, the brands have redesigned their sportswear and its the bomb.

So lying in bed flicking through online clothing sites like www.asos.com, I was filling my basket even though I have had money, but hoping when I woke up in the morning they would be in my wardrobe. Come on everyone does it. 

Actually lets just take a moment and pray for the clothes that we left behind in our shopping carts.......

So as I was saying I was flicking through www.asos.com and I just kept seeing all these 80's and 90's brands coming up, I thought I went back in time. I didn't know what was going on.

Anyway... I am so happy about this trend, I love my masculine side to come out every-now and again, we all secretly love our tracky bottoms and over sized hoodies. I will admit I wore shell tracksuits and rocked my tracky bottoms with the buttons up the side when I was younger, come on we all had them, don't  lie to yourself.

Seriously ASOS has some ridiculous old school clothes from these brands and I want them all. From over sized dresses, t shirts, tracky bottoms to trainers. 

Its not fair why oh why wasn't I born with loads and loads of money.

Guys see for yourself, here is some of my favorite pieces.

                                                                         Ellesse:

Both Ellese tops price in at around €42.25

Cropped Top € 35.21

                                                                           Fila:

On sale for €15.49 down form €30.98

Fila Leggings on sale for €29.58 from €49.29

Le Coq Sportif:

LCS R900 Navy Trainers €91.55

Wendon Levity Neon Orange Trainers €84.50

Wendon Classic Charcoal Trainers €77.46

Oversized Boyfriend T-shirt €30.98 available in other colours

Monochrome Block Bomber Jacket €84.50

Reebok:

Shorts in jersey with logo detail €22.53

Classic Grey Suede Trainer with gold sole €84.50

Coral Classic Leather Trainer €87.32

Leggings in Geo print €53.32

Leggings With side mesh panel detail €45.07

Slouchy Swearpants €56.34

My loves all these can be bought from www.asos.com and are reasonably priced I think anyway compared to Nike and Adidas. They can be worn as work out gear or casual wear.

I want them all. Just look at the Le Coq Sportif trainers, I cant deal,seriously. They are amazing. 

I bought the grey Rebook  Classic trainers with the gold sole, I wasn't sure when I opened the box but when I put them on... I fell in love.

I love them, I pair them with a pair of white jeans and a baggy grey t - shirt. Simple yet classy.

Love it. Cant wait for summer I'm thinking vintage Levis shorts with these trainers or an oversized white boyfriend tee as a dress with them, outfit inspo heaven. 

Check asos out girls, they have some really cool old school clothes, I want it all its just not fair.

If you purchase anything take a pic and tag me on Insta.

Happy shopping.

Love Claire xxx

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Kylie, Kylie, Kylie

Kylie, Kylie, Kylie.

I don't care what anybody has to say about the Kardashian/ Jenner clan because I bloody love them and I am totally addicted to every lil thing they do.

Kylie is my ultimate girl crush I love her, who gives a crap if she got lip fillers it makes her lip kits look even more amazing when they are on her hot ass lips. Rant over.

Hi Guys!!

So on the 21st of March I was lying in bed and got a notification that the Kylie Lipkits where back in stock. My heart skipped about 10 beats with excitement and I when straight on to see if I could get some. It took ages for my stupid internet to load (Well it felt like ages) so I was convinced that they were sold out and I started cursing at myself, as you do. But suddenly I got on and I managed to get 4 lipkits and I started...literally,  no joke dancing around my room like a nutcase.

Like I said I managed to get my hands on four lipkits, but I already had two. This was my second order, so I can actually do a proper review on the kits. I have the other two now maybe over a month and have been using one non stop, as the lovely lil sister I am I gave one to my Blister haha sos sis.

As soon as I posted a photo to both Instagram and Facebook people have been going crazy wanting to know how I got my hands on them. So here ya go my loves:

You can only purchase them on www.kyliecosmetics.com but you also need  to do the following to know when they are back in stock.

• Get Kylie's App 
• Follow her on Instagram Personal & Kylie Cosmetics
• Like her Facebook Page
• Add her on Snapchat

If you really want a good chance of getting your hands on them do all of the above. Make sure with Instagram you turn notifications on for both her pages.When you get notified that they are back in stock be quick off the mark because they sell out in seconds, no joke.

So back to what I bought, who wants to see swaaaaatches.

I have 5 Kylie Lip kits hehe... But I don't have all the colors,YET. I have 2 of the same color because I'm giving one away, go to my Facebook if you want a chance to win.

So I have:

• Mary Jo - True Blue Red

• Candy K - Soft, Warm Nude

• Posie K - Dusty Mauve Pink

• Dolce K - Medium Beige Nude (its my fav)

Like I said I have already been using one non stop over the last month or so. They are a Long wearing matte lipstick, they do not budge. Sometimes Matte lipsticks tend to be very drying on the lips. I never had this problem with Kylie's lip kits, I have with other matte lipsticks. Because of this, before I use any Matte lipstick now I always exfoliate my lips and hydrate them before I do my makeup. So maybe that's why Kylie's stay pefctly on my lips. The Lip liners are a dream, they are so creamy and glide onto the lips like butter. That's what makes me love these so much its they formula, they are so creamy and pigmented.

Pricing & Delivery:

Kylie Lip Kit prices at $29 which works out at €33.03

Delivery to Ireland is $14.95 which is €17.03

Delivery takes between 10 - 15 business days that is for international shipping.
Customs - I have ordered twice and I have not yet been charged

Guys, like I said before I will not review something unless I 100% love the product. I have nothing but love for these, they are smooth, creamy and long lasting and they do not dry out my lips. Again make sure you exfoliate and moisturize your lips before you use any matte lipstick.

As soon as they go back in stock my loves I will let you know by posting on my social media but remember you have to be quick.

Love Claire xxxx

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Brush it, brush it real good

Ooh baby, baby
Baby, baby
Ooh baa...  Oh Hi Guys!

Love that song and can't get it out of my head all day, instead of push it we sing brush it lol love a bit of Salt-n-Pepa ;), anyways that gets me on to the topic of make up brushes. Over the last few weeks I have been asked so much on what make-up brushes I use and what I would recommend.

Ok... so In my opinion no matter if you're a makeup artist or a plain Joe soap like me and love makeup, everyone needs to invest in good brushes, they will last you a lifetime if you look after them right and they are an essential necessity to creating a flawless look.

It took me ages to find the right brushes, I used to only use M.A.C brushes because.. well just because they were M.A.C but to be honest there is better out there and they're not going to cost you an arm and a leg like M.A.C, I stopped buying their brushes because I found they would shed like hell after I would wash them and that really annoys me.

So I went on the search for a new brush brand and that's when I came across Zoeva Cosmetics, guys these brushes are life, I LOVE them so much and they are so soft it makes blending a dream. They are literally the only brushes I use now. These brushes are amazing, they have natural and synthetic taklon bristles and are super soft but the best thing of all is the price they are not expensive which is surprising due to the quality. The first set I got was a Christmas present and oh lord when I opened them and seen the Rose gold I died a lil inside, it included 8 gorgeous brushes and were about €75.

I went and bought another full set because I was obsessed with them which included 15 beautiful rose gold brushes for €130 I KNOW its ridiculous and before you start thinking awh here this one is sponsored for giving this review I am 100% not I bought these brushes with my own money and have no dealings with the company I just Love these brushes.

Lets take a minute to appreciate how beautiful these brushes are................

So I have these brushes well over a year if not longer and have washed them numerous times and they haven't shed once, the handles haven't come loose like some brushes do after you wash them and use them continuously, they are still like new and the rose gold is still perfect and hasn't scratched.

You can buy these brushes off Zoeva.com direct or you can buy them off beautybay.com. You can buy individual brushes or you can buy them in full sets and they have the nicest sets which come in some amazing colors, their latest set is gold and I really want them, but I will be tripling up on the same brushes, so I don't know what to do. They have a great selection of brushes and one brush can be used for so many different things so you dont have to go over the top and go mad on buying loads of different ones.

Also guys this company does a range of makeup, they have eye shadow palettes, blush palettes eyeliners etc, I haven't tried them yet but I have heard some great reviews on them.

Let me know if you have Zoeva brushes what you think of them, oh and if you tried any of their makeup products Id love to know your thoughts. Oh and remember girls.... "brush it real gooood" haha

Love Claire xxx

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My No.1 product for Removing Fake Tan

Hi Guys!

Ok come on girls we all love a good fake tan to make us feel better and it's coming up to the Easter bank holiday and we all want to have that sunkissed glow for going out but you still have nasty tan on from St Patrick's weekend and for the life of you, you just can't get it off and like every girl you say "thats it im never wearing tan again" haha but on Thursday or Friday night you're making yourself go from a 2 to a good strong 8 or maybe a 9 once again.

There is nothing worse than looking at a fake tan on its last legs and your skin looks awful and you have to try and hide it. I have a product that I swear by that speeds the process of tan removal and at the same time is good for the whole body.

So my secret to tan removal is Epsom salts, if you never heard Epsom salts before you can buy it in your local pharmacy it's so cheap and amazing, I buy mine for around €4 or €5. This can be used for many things, it's a great muscle soak, relieves pain, eases stress and relaxes the body, helps muscle and nerve function correctly and eliminates toxins from the body as well as many other health benefits. But it's also a great help for removing tan.

Ok so on the night of the dreaded tan removal, fill a hot bath and dissolve one to two cups in the bath, be careful tho because it can leave you feeling a lil bit woooooooozy if you put too much in. Soak yourself in the bath for about 15 - 20 minutes put a bit of relaxing music on and light a candle and chill the salt in the water will act as an exfoliator and help break the tan and dead skin down just by soaking in it rather than going straight in with an exfoliator scrub I think it very harsh on the skin, then after 20 mins get an exfoliating glove and your body exfoliator my favourite is Soap and Glory scrub of your life or even take the epsom salts and add it to your body wash and it will work also.

This is really an affordable way to remove your tan and look after your body at the same time. Your skin will feel so soft and clean and ready for your next tan application.


Happy Tanning

Love Claire xxxx

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