tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-62920944825185086402024-03-13T15:21:51.558+00:00Beauty, Lifestyle, Ramblings with NicholleAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09021376053999025784noreply@blogger.comBlogger137125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6292094482518508640.post-29096268468210861612015-05-18T08:00:00.000+01:002015-05-18T08:00:08.519+01:00NOTD: Rimmel Rita Ora 60 Seconds Super Shine - Roll in the GrassLast year Rimmel launched a collab range of nail polishes with Rita Ora. There was a lovely selection of colours but they were part of the 60 Seconds range which was notorious for taking several 60 seconds to dry.<br />
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This year's polishes are different in that they actually dry in a reasonable amount of time. I still wouldn't say 60 seconds but a single layer takes around the two minute mark to set which is a big improvement. </div>
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The colour Roll in the Grass is a greeny turquoise shade. The high shine finish makes it look like you've gone out and got your nails done when it actually only took five minutes at home. I've had multiple strangers compliment my nails each time I've worn this which is always a great feeling. </div>
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The brush is quite wide which can make application a little messy on my smaller nails. Having said that, I know a lot of people much prefer a wide brush so it's really just down to personal taste. </div>
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The formula is thick but not gloopy. For full opacity, I apply three layers, being careful not to load up the brush with too much polish.<br />
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I used the Nail HQ All in One polish to help prevent any staining on my nails and to help strengthen them.<br />
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I also popped some Superdrug Vitamin E Super Balm on my cuticles as they're a little dry at the moment. This a great multi-purpose balm that can be used on areas of dry skin.<br />
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Overall, I'm loving this nail polish and I need to go get more from the collection. They're around €4.49 but are on sale in <a href="http://www.sammccauley.com/aspx/Homepage.aspx">Sam McCauley's</a> for just over €3. </div>
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Let me know if you've tried any polishes from the new Rita Ora range. Did you find the drying time better than previous years? </div>
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I love Maybelline mascaras so I figured their brow mascara might be okay and for under €8, I didn't feel like I was breaking the bank.<br />
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Overall, I've been loving Maybelline Brow Drama. My only issue is with the weird concept for an applicator. <br />
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In theory, it's a pretty good idea but in reality, it's just too big. It forms into a ball at the end of the wand which is too wide for the tail of my brows meaning I end up brushing my skin. In fairness, the product only attaches to the hairs and not my skin but I feel like I can't be as accurate with it as I'd like to be.<br />
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The formula itself is quite wet and applies lightly, you can build up a couple of layers for a natural look or use it to set another brow product. It looks very natural once it dries but it is quite crunchy to touch. You wouldn't look at your eyebrows and think "crispy..." but you can definitely feel it.<br />
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I have the shade Dark Brown and it's perfect for me. I have dark brown hair and black brows so I hate products that have a red undertone. Thankfully, this is quite cool toned.<br />
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When this runs out I want to try the L'Oreal Brow Artist Plumper because it has a smaller brush but I wouldn't hesitate to repurchase this if I wasn't intrigued by L'Oreal's offering.<br />
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Have you tried either Maybelline or L'Oreal's brow mascaras? Are you a fan of Benefit's Gimme Brow? Let me know what you think!<br />
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On my quest to cut corners and skip steps, I came across the Essence Nail Art Express Dry Drops.<br />
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The solution looks just like water but with a couple of drops per nail, you can cut the drying time of your polish in half. </div>
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The application is so easy as the bottle comes with a little dropper which picks up the perfect amount of product to cover both hands without having to go back for more. </div>
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It's a very thin consistency which means it tends to run all over your hands. You just have to wipe or wash your hands once your nails dry and you're good to go though.</div>
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Once it's on, you only have to wait around 30 seconds to feel the polish starting to set.<br />
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I don't think it's meant to be a feature but I always find my nails have a high shine finish after I use this compared to when I don't. I also find it quite moisturising on my cuticles.</div>
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Overall, I'm really impressed by this product. For under €3 you get an 8ml bottle which will last you quite a while.<br />
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I know Bourjois do <a href="http://www.boots.ie/en/Bourjois-Instant-Dry-Nail-Drops_1459209/">Instant Dry Nail Drops</a> too but they're €8 and I didn't feel like spending that on a product that could be a total gimmick. Let me know if you've ever tried the Bourjois drops as I'd be interested to see if they work as well as the Essence ones. <br />
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I hope you all enjoyed this post, let me know if there's anything I missed out as I'm a little rusty at writing at the moment.<br />
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<span style="color: #444444;">I originally wrote a draft of this post the other day but decided not to publish it. Reading over it, I'm glad I didn't. I wasn't in the best state of mind and I really divulged a lot more information than I would have felt comfortable sharing.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444;">Anyway, first off I just want to say sorry for vanishing on you guys. The blog was going so well and I was being offered all these amazing opportunities and everything was great. Unfortunately, everything wasn't great with me. I don't want to go into the details of everything but I feel like I owe you all a little explanation of where on earth I've been.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444;">About 6 months ago I had been silently battling OCD for over a year. To say that I was going out of my mind doesn't even begin to explain how I was feeling. When people think of OCD, most people think of excessive hand washing and a fear of germs and dirt and yes that's one aspect of the illness but there's a whole lot more going on than most people know about. For starters, there's the rituals. These are basically actions that you have to repeat constantly in order to keep you and your loved ones (sometimes random people or the whole world) safe.</span><br />
<span style="color: #444444;">To give you an example, I had a ritual of laying the hand towel in the bathroom on the side of the bath by lining it up and straightening it, having the tag at the top right and making sure I let go of it with both hands at the same time or I'd have to start again. The whole time, I would be holding my breath, counting to 4 and letting out hard exhales when I thought I was finished but of course, I was never finished and I could spend 20 minutes "fixing" the towel until I nearly fainted. I would only leave after coming to an understanding with myself that anything bad that happened to ANYONE that day, was my fault and I'd just have to live with it.</span><br />
<span style="color: #444444;">Now, this probably sounds time consuming, quite stupid and very stressful. I want you to understand that I had around 50 of these rituals to do on a daily basis and some of them were repeated hundreds of times a day.</span><br />
<span style="color: #444444;">Not only did I have to deal with these, my life used to revolve around the number 4. I would count to 4, four times then repeat this in multiples of 4. Then there's the intrusive thoughts and graphic images that are thrown at you when you least expect it. I can't leave out the urges either, sometimes I'd be in town and would see myself lunging for someone's phone. Not to steal it, just to do it. Then there's the pain from clenching your jaw every day so you don't shout out something offensive that you normally would never even consider saying.</span><br />
<span style="color: #444444;">I'm still dealing with quite a few of these OCD behaviours and thoughts BUT I can function. I can make it through the day without ending up curled up, blocking my ears wishing I was dead but being too afraid to kill myself because then my family would be sad and that would be my fault.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444;">Now while I was going through all this, I used blogging as an escape. However, once my OCD subsided a little, it made just enough space for my Panic Disorder, Depression, General Anxiety Disorder and Agoraphobia to slip back in.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444;">I've always dealt with anxiety since as long as I can remember, the same goes for depression. I've been on various medications since I was 14 just to keep me alive.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444;">Panic attacks are relatively new to me, starting back in 2011.</span><br />
<span style="color: #444444;">I would get around 3 a day and couldn't leave the house without getting one. In fact, I didn't go past the front door for 7 months in 2013.</span><br />
<span style="color: #444444;">When I started to get better, I went through a period of quite a few months without a single attack which was amazing. Then BOOM. I started getting them weekly, daily, hourly and I was trapped in my own body again. I'm sure a lot of you know what a panic attack is so I won't go into it but they can come on at any moment for no apparent reason and you're left shaking, hyperventilating, crying, sweating, feeling like you're about to die and throw up and faint all at the same time.</span><br />
<span style="color: #444444;">It's something I wouldn't wish on anybody.</span><br />
<span style="color: #444444;">Not only did I start getting these massive attacks, the anxiety that I experience on a daily basis sky-rocketed. This made me fall back into avoiding social situations. Those 7 months of being house bound were the worst of my life so once I identified that it was happening again, I forced myself to get out and do things before it got bad.</span><br />
<span style="color: #444444;">When I do go out, my hands shake so hard that I look like I have a neurological disorder. I constantly feel sick and dizzy all because of the constant worry and my inability to go five minutes without holding my breath. I'm used to it all at this stage but sometimes I wish I could experience a day of feeling "normal".</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444;">As with a lot of Anxiety sufferers, Depression comes hand in hand with the disorder.</span><br />
<span style="color: #444444;">I've been battling with severe clinical depression since I was 14 and I've never had a time I can look back on and say I felt "good" or "better". My mood always varies from okay to very, very bad. I can't count the amount of times I've tried to take my own life over the years and I can't count the amount of scars my body is covered in from self inflicted cuts and burns. Unfortunately, that's the only way I learned to deal with my feelings.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444;">Now that that's all out, I think you guys can understand that I just wasn't able to blog. Writing a post is so trivial compared to making suicide plans.</span><br />
<span style="color: #444444;">When I actually tried to write, I'd just stare at the laptop until I got angry and slammed it shut.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444;">Today, I'm feeling much better than I have in weeks. I don't know how long that will last but I want to make the most of it and get this out and also let you guys know that I'm back. Hopefully. I'm going to try my best to get a couple of posts up a week but I'm not going to put myself under any pressure because I know the second I do, I'll break again.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444;">I didn't write this post for sympathy or for anyone to start wrapping me in cotton wool, I just wanted to contribute to breaking the stigma of mental health issues by speaking openly about them.</span><br />
<span style="color: #444444;">I hope that one day I won't have to take breaks from my life just to be able to funtion day to day.</span><br />
<span style="color: #444444;">Until then, I guess I should just accept that this is something I'm going to be battling for quite a while and maybe I won't be able to do the same things as everyone else my age but I also have to understand that just because mental illness is invisible, that doesn't make it any less of a disability.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444;">If you've read this far, I just want to say thank you. I hope to see you all in a couple of days with one of my usual posts.</span><br />
<span style="color: #444444;"><br /></span><span style="color: #444444;">If you need some information and helpful tips on coping with depression visit <a href="http://aware.ie/">aware.ie</a>. T</span><br />
<span style="color: #444444;">There are several websites to help with anxiety and a variety of other issues, just type your problem into Google, it won't hurt.</span><br />
<span style="color: #444444;">If you need help now, contact the <a href="http://www.samaritans.org/">Samaritans</a>. </span><br />
<span style="color: #444444;">You can also visit <a href="http://www.pieta.ie/">Pieta's</a> website for help with self harm and suicidal thoughts.</span><br />
<span style="color: #444444;">If you are going through any of these things, please reach out because people do care.</span><br />
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I hit up the Rimmel section straight away but I overlooked the little pots of Jess nail polishes along the queue to the checkout.<br />
Thankfully, my mom picked one up for me and I'm so glad she did.<br />
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The first thing that strikes me about this polish is how similar it is to my beloved <a href="http://nichollebartlett.blogspot.ie/2014/06/notd-barry-m-blueberry.html">Barry M Blueberry</a>.<br />
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This polish takes two coats to get full opacity. It dries quickly and stays on until you decide to take it off. Seriously, I've gone a full week with this on my nails and not a single chip. It applies streak free and has a nice shiny finish.</div>
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The brush is small and thin, similar to Barry M actually. I really like it as it isn't too big for my nails like some brushes.<br />
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Lets address the elephant in the room, I cut my nails and they are TINY. They're just too weak to keep at the length I like so I decided to cut them down, take care of them and try to grow them back out with the hopes that they'll be stronger.<br />
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To help with that, I used Nail HQ All in One with Argan Oil* as a basecoat.<br />
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I'm hoping this will work it's magic and make my nails stronger and less likely to snap when hit with a strong gust of wind. It applies clear despite it looking green in the bottle. I'll continue to use this and get back with my thoughts on it.</div>
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Let me know if you've tried any of the Jess nail polishes or if there's any other bargain beauty bits I'm overlooking! </div>
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Over the past few months, I've been collecting all my used up products to put together for a post. I don't have that many to talk about because I do take a while to get through products but I think it's time I got rid of these!<br />
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<b>L'Oreal True Match Foundation in W3</b><br />
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When I first got this, I absolutely loved it. Unfortunately, the more I used it, the less I liked it. I feel like it all congealed on my cheeks and wore off my chin so easily. I felt very caked by this when I used it over the past couple of weeks so I don't think I'll be picking it up again.<br />
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<b>Soap & Glory One Heck of a Blot</b><br />
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I've talked about this a lot in previous posts but I seriously love it. It's mattifying but doesn't cake up or add any colour. No other powders I've used can compare to it. I've already repurchased this and plan on getting another when that runs out!<br />
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This is a staple in my nail collection. It's a brilliant base and topcoat and really helps to prolong the wear of your nail polish. I will be repurchasing this as I do so every couple of months.<br />
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This is my all time favourite mascara which you'll know if you're a regular around here. I have already repurchased this and probably will be again soon unless pigs fly.<br />
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This setting spray is a lifesaver. I have a full post <a href="http://nichollebartlett.blogspot.ie/2014/08/urban-decay-all-nighter-makeup-setting.html">here</a> if you'd like to read it but I will certainly be repurchasing this.<br />
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I absolutely love this tiny mascara for doing my eyebrows but I don't think I'll be repurchasing it too quickly as it's €19. I just purchased Maybelline's Brow Drama and so far, I'm really liking it. It might take the place of this. I'll report back on that soon though.<br />
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Today's post is a Gelly which I haven't used in a while so I guess it's a little different than usual... ahem.<br />
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Cardamom is a lovely forest green that's slightly muted. It's part of the 2014 Autumn collection which contains a lovely grey, brown, rust, mustard and red. Unfortunately, my skin is so yellow/green, the shades I like the look of clash horribly on me. Thankfully, this looks lovely on.<br />
Can I just point out, green is my least favourite colour in the world so the fact that I actually like this really says something for the shade.<br />
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Barry M Gellies usually last at least four days without a topcoat.<br />
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I love this polish because it steps away from the burgundies and purples we've been wearing all winter but it's not quite the mint green we'll reach for in Spring. It's a lovely transition colour while still being dark and wintry.<br />
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Let me know what you think of this polish or if you have it and how you like it.<br />
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I had heard so many great things about the NYX Butter Glosses that when NYX came to Ireland, I knew I had to try them. </div>
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The reviews weren't wrong, these are a game changer in the lipgloss world.</div>
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I currently have four Butter Glosses (two courtesy of <a href="http://lilliwhiterose.blogspot.ie/">Danielle</a>) and I love all of them.</div>
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Every gloss sits comfortably on the lips, it almost feels like they sink in and you don't notice them anymore. </div>
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They all smell very sweet but not sickly, I can't stand sickly sweet smells on lip products but these don't bother me.</div>
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I couldn't take pictures of them on my lips as they're in a total state from being sick for the past two weeks with the sinus infection that just won't quit but I did swatch them on my hand.</div>
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This is a light pink, perfect for everyday wear kind of shade. </div>
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This is a more nude shade than Vanilla Cream Pie but it's still slightly pinky. It's very flattering if you're wearing bold eye makeup.</div>
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This is my favourite of the four. It's a dark berry purple that can be sheered out or built up. It's perfect if you don't want the commitment of a bold lipstick.</div>
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Overall, I'm very impressed with these little guys.</div>
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If you want to try wearing lipgloss but you really aren't feeling the sticky mess situation, you should give these a try.</div>
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They're around €7 so they aren't really cheap as far as lipgloss goes but I do plan on buying some more.</div>
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I've mentioned this mascara a few times now but I thought it was time for it to have it's own post.<br />
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Straight away, you can see the packaging is the exact same as Benefit They're Real Mascara. The brush is the exact same style and the formula is very similar too. I actually prefer the formula of this mascara as it doesn't start out as wet as They're Real and therefore, doesn't dry out as drastically.<br />
I already said this in my <a href="http://nichollebartlett.blogspot.ie/2015/01/2014-favourites.html">2014 Favourites</a> but I don't really like the Benefit mascara.<br />
I do love this W7 one though.<br />
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The brush is plastic which I usually don't like as I find them a bit rough on the eye but I've gotten used to it at this point so it's not an issue for me at all.<br />
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The brush has a rounded end with tiny bristles which is perfect for getting your outer and bottom lashes.<br />
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I have quite good lashes so I like to use a mascara that will show that but also add a little something so they look slightly fake. I know that's not everyone's cup of tea but I really like that look. </div>
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However, I don't want to have to apply three or four layers to get it. Thankfully, I can achieve that look very quickly and with only a couple of coats of this mascara.<br />
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This mascara doesn't flake off or smudge. I've never had it run under my eyes and I'm a constant eye streamer!<br />
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If you're looking for a budget mascara that can give you all the <i>benefit</i>s (SEE WHAT I DID THERE?!) of a high end one, I suggest giving this a try! For around €9, it isn't as cheap as Essence or Catrice but it's a heck of a lot cheaper than They're Real!<br />
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I don't usually wear grey nail polish but Yestergrey is such a strange shade. It looks grey but brown and green, depending on the lighting.<br />
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The Salon Pro polishes have Lycra in the formula so they're meant to last up to 10 days. In my experience, they last about two days without chipping (without a topcoat).<br />
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The brush is quite wide and dense. My finger nails are very small so they do get a little lost under the brush but that's not a big deal as I'm well used to it by now! </div>
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I think I'm becoming fussy in my old age. I've been finding myself increasingly underwhelmed and straight up disappointed by so many products lately. What better way to moan about them than through a post! </div>
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I got this in Boots when I was in Dublin because I'd forgotten to bring my shampoo and conditioner with me and there was no way I was using the hotel "conditioning shampoo". It was on sale for €1.99 so I decided to get it. All I can say is I'm thankful I was only on second day hair because if it had been truly greasy, I would have had to go wash this gunk out. It made my hair sticky and it looked and felt so greasy! If I had of just left it the way it was, it would have looked fine. This did the opposite of what dry shampoo should. I think it would make an okay texturising spray but I will NEVER be using this again.</div>
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The formula of the pink and green correctors is very creamy but a little too creamy. It creases and cakes and looks a mess. The concealer is the wrong shade for any human I've ever encountered. It literally looks like a cream contour shade in real life. I love the idea of including a highlighter but it's gritty and just doesn't blend in well. Overall, this was a waste of money but it did come in handy for Halloween makeup.</div>
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I recently mentioned the Ziaja SenSitiVe moisturisers in my <a href="http://nichollebartlett.blogspot.ie/2015/01/2014-favourites.html">2014 Favourites</a> so I am quite a fan of the range. I got the Micellar Water free with the day cream which means I didn't actually waste my money on it. I find it isn't strong enough to get through the Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer or a long wearing lipstick. As for eye makeup, AVOID! It stings like nothing I've ever experienced before. I makes my eye area red and irritated and it burns so much that I've actually ended up on the bathroom floor, squeezing my eyes until the pain passed and I could see again. The only reason the bottle is almost empty is that I've been using it to get the bulk of my face makeup off before cleansing. I probably won't finish it though and I sure won't be repurchasing it! </div>
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Today I have a few of my favourite products from 2014 to share with you. I've actually retaken the photos for this post three times because I just couldn't whittle it down to a small enough amount to make this post readable! I think I got it right this time though.<br />
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For makeup, there's been a lot of new releases I've really enjoyed but there's definitely a few stand out products in my collection that I've used consistently throughout the year.<br />
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<b>Maybelline The Falsies Volumn' Express Waterproof Mascara:</b><br />
This is my Holy Grail mascara. I don't throw that term around a lot so when I use it, I really mean it. This was actually in my 2013 Favourites (not this tube...) and I mentioned that I'd probably be writing about it at the end of 2014 and here I am. This mascara is just amazing for volume, length, separation and holding a curl. Just get it if you were considering it!<br />
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<b>W7 Absolute Lashes Mascara:</b><br />
I've been loving this mascara so much, you can tell by looking at it that it's being marketed as a dupe for Benefit's They're Real Mascara. I have to say, the brush is the exact same and the formula is very similar - very wet at first but then dries slightly over time. I personally don't like They're Real and for under €10, this will do me nicely.<br />
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<b>Benefit Gimme Brow in Medium/Dark:</b><br />
This has made doing my brows so easy. It's just a tiny little mascara for your eyebrows that contains fibres and pigment to shape and fill. Now, it is quite pricey at €19 so I might have a little look for a cheaper version but I would honestly buy it again if I couldn't find a dupe.<br />
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<b>L'Oreal True Match Foundation in W3:</b><br />
I have such a hard time finding a foundation that isn't pink toned because my skin is iridescent green and yellow. Now, the shade W3 is still quite pink for me but with powder and a bit of bronzer on top, it seems to match my skin tone quite well. I will continue my search for the perfect foundation but while I'm at it, this will work just fine.<br />
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<b>Soap&Glory One Heck of a Blot:</b><br />
I've mentioned this before quite a few times but it's honestly my favourite setting powder. It's lightweight with little-to-no colour payoff, it doesn't cake and it's great for setting concealer.<br />
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<b>The Pro Hygiene Collection Brush Cleaner:</b><br />
I did a ful review of this waaaay back <a href="http://nichollebartlett.blogspot.ie/2014/02/the-pro-hygiene-collection-brush.html">here</a> if you'd like to read it. This brush cleaner is amazing for spot cleaning and disinfecting your brushes. It dries within a couple of minutes so you can go straight back in if you're doing eyeshadow and you need a clean blending brush or if you went a little ham on the blush and you need to get it off the brush before it does any more damage. I have extremely sensitive skin and I've never had an issue with using my brushes after using this.<br />
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<b>Barry M Nail Paints:</b><br />
Barry M is my obsession when it comes to nail polish. They have an amazing range of colours that can only be created by them. They stay on for at least 4 days and even longer with a their topcoat.<br />
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This year has been a roller coaster for my skin as I magically developed eczema that spread until I was so disgusted by my face, I wouldn't look in the mirror. Thankfully, it's gone and I've only been left with minimal scaring but a lot of really helpful products!<br />
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<b>Ziaja SenSitiVe Soothing Day Cream:</b><br />
I love this day cream because it's so lightweight but very moisturising. It contains SPF 20 and has no mineral oil, silicones or perfume. It's perfect for my sensitive and reactive skin.<br />
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<b>Ziaja SenSitiVe Firming Night Cream:</b><br />
This is another very lightweight moisturiser that still manages to really hydrate your skin. I love the combo of these two creams because they haven't flared up any eczema or given me any sort of reaction.<br />
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<b>La Roche Posay Effeclar Purifying Foaming Gel:</b><br />
I'm obsessed with this face wash. It's so gentle but still really cleanses the skin. This is meant for oily skin which I don't really have but it's not harsh at all so I'm happy to keep using it. I will continue to repurchase this until they can cure eczema and it doesn't matter what products I use on my face!<br />
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<b>Avene Eau Thermal:</b><br />
This spray is a lifesaver. Between calming my skin when I'm having a reaction to cooling me down in the summer, I can't get enough of this. I seriously give this and the Vichy Eau Thermal credit for clearing up my eczema (how many times can I say eczema? eczema). This is another product I will continue to repurchase.<br />
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<b>Nuxe Reve de Miel Lip Balm:</b><br />
This stuff saved my lips from a life of bleeding, cracking and burning. The weather really takes a toll on my lips so using this over the colder months has made it possible to wear even the most dryng, matte lip products without a flake in sight. I love this so much and it will also be on the repurchase list!<br />
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<b>The Wet Brush:</b><br />
I know this isn't skin care but I'll include it here anyway.<br />
I'm a Tangle Teezer girl and I hadn't used a hairbrush for a good 9 months when I was sent this. I wasn't expecting much, I mean it's a hairbrush. I have to say, I've been pleasantly surprised. The bristles are so flexible that there's no pulling or tugging when brushing out my three day, unwashed, bun knotted mess of frizz. I don't think I'll ever prefer this over a Tangle Teezer but it's a very close second and I will continue to use it, especially during heat styling and on wet hair.You can purchase The Wet Brush from Sally stores nationwide or online at <a href="http://sallyexpress.com/">sallyexpress.com</a>. You can also check out The Wet Brush website <a href="https://www.thewetbrush.com/">here</a>.<br />
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And that's all! Well done if you're still with me.<br />
Please let me know if you'd like full posts on any of the things I mentioned as I'd be happy to write them.<br />
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I hope you all had a great 2014 but lets make 2015 even better.<br />
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<b>Ziaja SenSitiVe Soothing Day Cream with SPF 20</b><br />
I've been using this day cream for a few months now and I'm really enjoying it. It's a thick formula but completely non-greasy and very lightweight. It contains no perfumes, silicone or mineral oil and has been working so well on my sensitive and reactive skin. It has an SPF of 20 which is another bonus. I've also been using the SenSitiVe Firming Night Cream which is thick yet lightweight too. It's been really helping any dry patches on my face. They're both non-greasy and sink in so quickly. My only problem is the screw on lids because I'm forever missing the thread and dropping them. For €7, they will both be staying part of my skincare routine for quite a while!<br />
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<b>W7 Absolute Lashes Mascara</b><br />
I'm going to be giving this mascara it's own post so I won't say too much about it.What I will say is it lengthens and separates your lashes, holds a curl and doesn't flake off. I've been using this every day since I got it and I love it.<br />
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<b>Blank Canvas F22 Foundation Brush</b><br />
The first few times I used this brush I really wasn't impressed but after giving it chance, I completely changed my mind. At first it just wasn't doing a good job at blending but once I found a technique that worked (stippling then buffing), I knew I'd never look back. I usually use a Real Techniques Buffing Brush for my foundation but I recently went back to it and it just doesn't compare to this. The bristles on this brush are soft and dense and give a flawless finish. If you're looking for a new buffing brush, I highly suggest giving this a try.<br />
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<b>Nuxe Reve de Mile Lip Balm</b><br />
I got this lip balm at the end of November because my lips were in a serious state. Between dryness and them splitting open if I moved my mouth too quickly, I knew I had to get something! I'd heard so many people go on about this lip balm so I decided to fork out the €12 and get it. It's a thick matte formula that you can apply day or night and it will still be there hours later. After one day I could see such an improvement and by the end of day two, my lips had never looked better. If you need something to rescue your lips from the effects of winter, this is your guy!<br />
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<b>Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer in Medium Custard</b><br />
We're all well aware of my battle with concealers at this stage so it's probably no surprise to see that I caved and splashed out on the Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer. This is such an amazing product. I've only been using it for a couple of weeks but I'm hooked. It's high coverage, doesn't crease and will not budge. It works wonders under my eyes to cover up darkness. I don't think I'll ever be able to go back to a drugstore concealer after this.<br />
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We were all given a budget of €20 (not including postage) to spend on our Secret Santa.<br />
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When my Secret Santa present arrived from Leanne of <a href="http://blatherandbeauty.ie/">Blather and Beauty</a>, I was seriously blown away with what I received.<br />
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As you can see, I was really spoiled. I love everything I got. The jewellery is so me and that bag though... I love the tree ornament, it was such a sweet idea, it will be popped up on the tree each year from now on! :)<br />
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Thank you so much Leanne, you clearly put a lot of thought into my gift and it hasn't gone unnoticed.<br />
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The person chosen for me to buy for was Zoe from <a href="http://mysteppingstonemedia.blogspot.ie/">MySteppingStone</a>. From some serious snooping, I learned that she really loves skin and hair care.<br />
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I picked her presents based on that but I made sure to get her things that I've actually used in the past so I knew she'd like them.<br />
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I've been wearing Christmas Tree over Raspberry.<br />
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I think these are a perfect combo, Raspberry is a very deep red shade and the green and silver flecks and strands of glitter give such a festive look.<br />
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If you aren't too into glitter, or want a slightly more sophisticated nail look, you can pop this on your ring finger and thumb nail.<br />
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I'm all about tacky in-you-face glitter manicures, especially at this time of year, so I put two coats on all my nails.<br />
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This polish has chunks of red glitter in it which doesn't lay very flat on your nails and I found it catching on things. The little stars can also snag on things so I've been putting a couple of coats of the Barry M topcoat on to make sure everything is smooth.<br />
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Sorry about the lighting in these pictures but it's ridiculously dark all day at the moment!<br />
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The first gift set comes in five different scents. RRP €6.95<br />
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I received So...? Kiss Me which is a very girly scent but not sickly. You can also get the gift sets in the scents So...? Sinful/Eternal/Exclusive/Superstar.<br />
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In the box, you get a 30ml bottle of perfume, a 50ml body lotion in the scent of the perfume and a lip balm.<br />
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If you're stuck for something to get for a young teenager, one of these sets would be perfect because it's totally budget friendly and looks a lot more expensive than it is.<br />
I think anyone between the age of 13 and 16 would really appreciate this.<br />
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The second gift set contains three 75ml cans of Body Fragrances. RRP €4.95<br />
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In this set you get So...? For Me, So...? In Love and So...? Rock Me.<br />
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These body sprays are great if you are looking for a small extra present for someone or if you aren't comfortable letting your child wear perfume but they're going through that <i>cool grown up</i> phase. I think any young person over the age of 12 would really like these, who doesn't like a good body spray?<br />
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All of these sets can be found in Shaws Stores and most pharmacies so you shouldn't have to search too hard to get your hands on them.<br />
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I hope this post helped you out if you were a little stuck for gift ideas for your neice or you needed something for that one cousin you see twice a year and you aren't quite sure what they're into.<br />
You can never go wrong with gift sets, especially at those prices.<br />
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I love Christmas but I find it very hard to get into the festive spirit because I dwell on the bad things that happened during the year (and lots of other stuff that really shouldn't be thought of at such a happy time of year) but once I'm in it, I go Christmas crazy.<br />
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Hopefully this tag will help me get into the Christmas zone!<br />
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<b>1. What is your favourite Christmas movie(s)?</b><br />
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The Polar Express is my favourite Christmas movie and we all watch it every Christmas Eve.<br />
I also really love all The Santa Clause movies, Home Alone 1 and 2, Deck the Halls and The Grinch. The Snowman is a serious favourite of mine but it reduces me to the foetal position every time.<br />
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<b>2. Do you open your presents on Christmas Eve or Christmas Morning?</b><br />
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Christmas Morning!! I get up around 5am and go wake up my brothers and sister. We then have to wait an age as my dad has the key to the sitting room and he does everything super slow before we're allowed to go down and see what Santa has left us.<br />
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<b>3. Do you have a favourite Christmas memory?</b><br />
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I don't think I have one specific favourite memory... Almost all my Christmases were full of happiness and I just like the feeling that you get when you think back on the great times you had with each other.<br />
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<b>4. Favourite Christmas Food?</b><br />
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St. Stephen's Day dinner is my favourite, my mom takes the leftovers and serves them with mash and home made chips. It's the one time of year I actually eat potato (even if that's in the form of chips). I also love Christmas Cake!<br />
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<b>5. Favourite Christmas Gift</b><br />
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I've received some amazing presents over the years, all of them greatly appreciated but my very favourite gift is probably a teddy my mom got me quite a few years ago. It's a big bear holding a little baby bear and we refer to it as "me and you".<br />
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<b>6. Favourite Christmas Scent</b><br />
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Cinnamon candles and pinecones.<br />
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<b>7. Do you have any Chritsmas Eve Traditions?</b><br />
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We all settle down and watch The Polar Express and then bring down each others presents, leave them under the tree and leave out some treats for Santa. Then we all go up to bed and gather in one of our rooms (we alternate every year) and my dad reads us The Night Before Christmas.<br />
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<b>8. What tops your tree?</b><br />
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A star<br />
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<b>9. As a kid, what was the one extravagant gift you asked for but never got?</b><br />
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I don't actually remember the present but I know instead of what I asked for, Santa brought me a Barbie typewriter and I was thrilled with it.<br />
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<b>10. What's the best part about Christmas for you?</b><br />
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I just love being with my family. I love buying presents for everyone. I love watching everyone open their presents. I love the giddiness surrounding the whole day. It's just a wonderful feeling and I hope it will feel like that for my kids when I have a family of my own.<br />
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<a href="http://everydayunicorn.blogspot.ie/">Everyday Unicorn</a><br />
Cat from <a href="http://bigblondegirl.blogspot.ie/">Big Blonde Girl</a><br />
Yaz from <a href="http://glittermamawishes.com/">Glitter Mama Wishes</a><br />
Alina from <a href="http://www.beautywithcharm.com/">Beauty with Charm</a><br />
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I recently bought yet another Barry M polish in the shade Berry Cosmo.<br />
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This is such a lovely purpley wine colour and the name makes me feel like getting in the party mood.<br />
It lasts around the usual four days with a little bit of wearing at the tips when worn by itself.<br />
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To glam things up a bit, I applied one coat of Holo Silver by <a href="http://www.preciouspolish.bigcartel.com/">Precious Polish</a> to each nail and then sealed everything in with <a href="http://nichollebartlett.blogspot.ie/2014/07/jessica-brilliance-top-coat-review.html">Jessica Brilliance topcoat</a>.<br />
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Precious Polish glitter polishes are great because the glitter lays flat and doesn't catch on things. I only put on the topcoat to prolong the wear time.<br />
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I think this is a great combo and it's perfect for this time of year.<br />
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I'll have a slightly more traditional Christmas nail look for you all next week.<br />
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What's your favourite festive nail polish colour?<br />
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If you follow me on Twitter or know me in real life, you'll know I was ready to sell my soul for this nail polish. Every week since it came out in the UK, I ventured into town, only to be met with disappointment. Until last week!<br />
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My local Superdrug did a big reshuffle of their stands and with it came all the new Barry M nail polishes.<br />
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Vintage Violet is a dark, muted lilac colour. It almost looks brown in some light. It's one of those strange colours that only Barry M knows how to create. </div>
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It looks slightly more vibrant in the photos than it does in real life.<br />
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It's perfect for this time of year if you aren't a burgundy nail kinda person.</div>
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It takes two coats to be completely opaque and dries within a few minutes.</div>
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The colour in the bottle is slightly more pastel than when it's on your nails<br />
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This is a Nail Paint rather than a Gelly so it doesn't have a massively high shine. </div>
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Like most Nail Paints, it lasts around four days with only a bit of wearing at the tips. It's also cheaper than a Gelly polish, costing around €3.95 in Superdrug. </div>
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My love for this polish knows no limits. It's basically me if I were a colour. </div>
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Have you tried any of the new releases from Barry M? </div>
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What's your go-to winter nail colour?</div>
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I had heard some great things about the Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Concealer so I decided to go ahead and get it. At €10.99 I was hoping it would mark the end of my concealer search. It didn't.<br />
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I got the shade Light which was my first mistake because it's very grey against my rather yellow face.<br />
It offers quite good coverage. It's buildable but feels light on the skin. It doesn't completely cover my darkness but it does cancel out the redness.<br />
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My big problem with this is the applicator. Most people dislike it because it gets messy - which is does - but I don't like it because it's very rough. I have ridiculously sensitive and reactive skin so even gently rubbing the weird fuzzy thing under my eyes feels like razor blades. I also find you have to twist it so much to get the product out, otherwise you have to dab the applicator onto your skin which hurts even more!!<br />
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It looks a little caked in the picture but I've never actually had that problem before. I'll continue to use this because it does a reasonable job once layered over foundation but I think I'll be giving in and buying Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer when I'm in Dublin this weekend!<br />
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Now technically, it's been a couple of weeks more than it should have been since <a href="http://nichollebartlett.blogspot.ie/2014/09/realash-eyelash-enhancer.html">that post</a> but I'm still counting it as my one month update because you all know, I haven't been well enough to post recently.<br />
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Since I've been using Realash, I've noticed a big difference in my lashes when I use mascara. My bare lashes look slightly longer but it's very hard to pick that up on camera.<br />
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You can see how my lashes are nearly touching my eyebrow and that's with one coat of mascara!</div>
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If you pop over to my <a href="http://nichollebartlett.blogspot.ie/2014/10/cute-and-creepy-doll-makeup-for.html">Doll Halloween Look</a>, you can see just how long my lashes get when I layer on the mascara. </div>
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In my last post, I mentioned I hadn't had any irritation but since then, I've found my eyes to be very itchy in the morning after using Realash overnight. I stopped using it for a week or so and my eyes were still slightly irritated in the morning. I do get extremely itchy eyes at the best of times so I honestly don't know if my use of Realash has had anything to do with it. </div>
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I find they last about four days without chipping, depending on how rough you are with your nails. I had the polish on for two days in the picture below, without a topcoat and you can see slight wearing on the tips. </div>
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Again, my nails look much more purple in this picture than in real life. At a glance, my nails look off-black but not quite purple.</div>
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I'm seriously loving this shade and I've been wearing it so much now that it's cold outside! It's just a perfect Winter colour that matches all my clothes for this time of year. </div>
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I did a Nail Care post quite a few months ago and it seemed to go down pretty well. Since then, I've been really neglecting my nails.<br />
I paint my nails every few days but I've been really lacking on the moisturising/buffing and cuticle care. Because of this, my nails got very weak and flaky again.<br />
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I'm quite lucky that I don't have the kind of cuticles that hurt to push back. They also don't really stick to my nails so I don't have to use a Nail Hoof to push them back.<br />
This scrub is brilliant for removing any dry skin around the nail. I would really recommend this if you have a hard time with your cuticles. <br />
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It's a thin gel that contains little tiny grains and larger blue beads that exfoliate your skin. You just massage it around your nails until it disappears. Even though it's a scrub, it's very hydrating. I tend to get some cotton wool and wipe any residue off my nails before applying any polish.<br />
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When this arrived at my door, I was very excited but a little sceptical. I've used electric and manual buffers before so I knew to expect a smoother, shinier nail after use.<br />
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To say this is amazing is an understatement. I think I'll do a full review on this next week so I'll refrain from putting in before and after pictures but believe me when I say, you will be blown away with the results you get from this little gadget.<br />
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This nail strengthener has improved my nails so much over the past few weeks, I can't stop going on about it. It has honestly made my nails harder and stronger. It hasn't stopped breakages all together but it has dramatically decreased the frequency of them. I have a full post on this <a href="http://nichollebartlett.blogspot.ie/2014/10/oriflame-one-nail-shield.html">here</a> if you'd like to read it.<br />
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I get terrible flare ups of dry skin on the back of my hands during the cold weather but this year, I've developed eczema on my wrists too. Once I managed to get that under control, I dug out my old faithful Hand Food. This cream soaks in very quickly and isn't greasy. Having OCD doesn't help matters either because there's a lot more hand washing during the day than there should be which just exasperates any dryness I'm already experiencing! By using this after I wash my hands, I've been keeping my hands moisturised and quite soft.<br />
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I hope by continuing with this routine, my hands and nails will be in a much better condition soon.<br />
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I've been really slacking with the blog over the past couple weeks due to a few different things that I've had going on.<br />
I had fully intended on getting back on track this week but my body had other ideas and now I'm on bed rest until I'm better.<br />
I'm on a couple of very heavy duty medications and the last thing I want to do is write nonsense posts - not to mention I'm not allowed to get up and take photos.<br />
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I just wanted to let you all know that things will be back to normal on Monday and will stay that way for as long as possible. I hope you all understand, I can't wait to be back to my little corner of the internet.<br />
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Essence recently brought out their Hello Autumn collection which features some autumnal nail polishes and makeup items including an eyeshadow palette. </div>
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Being the slight idiot that I am, I thought "hey that's a lovely autumnal red nail polish!"</div>
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Only when I got home did I notice the "Thermo Effect" sticker. </div>
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I painted my nails and was left with an orange toned red.</div>
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