Beauty Bargain of the Week - Tough Stuff

So this weeks Beauty Bargain of the Week is Cocoa Brown's Tough Stuff.
I was recently gifted with this amazing product from SimplyFoxy at the Blog Awards along with many other products!

I'm all for exfoliating once a week at least to remove dead skin cells and old tan to make your skin feel great and fresh for a new layer of false tan.
I normally use the Glove Your Body exfoliating mitt as some products can irritate my skin ( I'm one of the overally sensitive ones )

I wear false tan quite a lot nearly every week so I exfoliate 2/3 times a week. I applied this exfoliator with my mitt in the shower.... Its a lovely pink colour with small exfoliating balls in it to give it that 'rough' feeling on the skin.
With soft gently circular motions literally all dead skin and tan came away from my skin, I was pleasantly surprised!! :)
A little goes a long way too so it will last quite awhile.

I really loved it and my skin wasn't irritated in anyway. My skin was feeling so smooth and soft and made tanning go on super easy afterwards.
Its called the Tough Stuff for a reason and I reckon it could remove the most of stubborn tans!

You can pick up the Tough Stuff for €5.99 from SimplyFoxy online or Penny's.
As much as I love Penny's I'm so glad SimplyFoxy are online and deliver so as we don't have to venture out into the cold and rain in the Winter months ahead :) :)

If you have tried it or plan on picking it up make sure you let me know.

                       Rebecca xxx

Vitry Nail Repair Treatment

Just over a few weeks ago the lovely Tomas from Conefrey's Pharmacy sent me this Vitry Nail Repair Treatment to try out.

                               This Vitry Nail Repair treatment is €13.99 for 10mls

      As you can see from the picture its not quite clear in colour its more of a cloudy colour. It's designed to strengthen weak, cracked and broken nails within two weeks. You apply it to clean nails every two days and taking care of what you do with them in between the applications every two days. So by this it means be careful when washing, cleaning and opening things like jars and cans.

With my nails being is quite good condition from Conefrey's Hair, Skin, and Nails Supplements I decided to test it out on one of my clients who's nails never grow due to breaking constantly and splitting.
                                                     Here's her nails before

As you can see they are quite short and uneven in shape from breaking so much.

 

Here's what they look like after three weeks

My client has a massive difference in nail length where she has a tip coming off the free edge of the nails. They are much more healthy looking in colour and appearance. She noticed they felt much more stronger when it came to opening things and after washing up or having hands submerged in water. They don't bend as much either.

They have come on a long way. She followed all instructions correctly and applied it every two days as guided. She loves them!! :) :)

 

Overall I'm delighted with the progress in such short amount of time. It just proves that certain nail repair treatment polishes do work!!!

I would suggest if your nails aren't weak, cracked or brittle not to use it because it will make your nails too hard and cause them to break. As you can see in the second pic above very little is gone from the bottle after 3 weeks of applying every 2 days so it will last you quite awhile....Can you imagine how good your nails would look in three months time using this?! 

 

I would highly recommend this product and would also suggest that you take Conefrey's Hair, Skin and Nail supplements also with this product to really give your nails a good boost and help them improve greatly. I stand behind both products as a guarantee they have worked!!!

 

Here are the Conefrey's Hair, Skin and Nail supplements also

These are €7.49

 

With it coming into the Winter this is the time our nails, skin and hair get effected by the cold and wind, along with the heat conditions in work or home so make sure you pick up either or both to protect yourself for the Winter months ahead!!

 

Conefrey's Pharmacy are in Pearse Street, Dublin 1.

They don't have an online site but Tomas will send you either of these products out to you if you are not in the area or outside of Dublin.

If you want to pick up either of these just get in touch with myself of Tomas and we can get it organised for you.

 

 

If you plan on picking up either of these amazing products or already have them make sure you let me know how you get on with them!!

 

 

 

 

Rebecca xxx

 

Ladies Day in aid of charity

Hey everyone!!

I just want to let you all know about an event we have organized...

So on Sunday 29th of November in the Green Isle Hotel, Dublin there's a Ladies Day which has been created for women to have a great day out with lots of things us women love!!
On the day we have a fashion show where three clothing shops will be showcasing their range in the show.
Makeup demos (from myself)
Hair demos, product demos throughout the day.
There are stands around the room for people to buy clothes, glitter glasses, beauty products, skincare products plus lots more. All stands on the day will have special offers so this event is ideal for picking up Christmas presents and stocking fillers
 
The amazingly talents Kiera from Just The F Word Blog who will be giving style advice on the day.
There are lots if giveaways and spot prizes on the day too.

There is also a raffle on the day with some amazing prizes to be won which is in aid of the charity A Lending Hand who do AMAZING work for the homeless.
A drop off point has also been set up for on the day for anyone wanting to give any old warm clothes, hats, scarfs, gloves for the cold winter ahead. Everything helps and will be greatly appreciated on the day.
The charity themselves will also be there on the day to talk to everyone about what they do and why they do it!

We have some amazing sponsors on the day for the event for the raffle and for the goody bags.
ALL VIP TICKETS come with goody bags on the day and they are €15 plus booking fee and can be purchased here

You can pay at the door on the day which is also €15 but sadly you don't get a goody bag on the day so make sure you pick up a VIP Ticket today as they are LIMITED !!

I'm really looking forward to seeing everyone and to a fun day with lots going on throughout the day and all for such a great cause!
Make sure you come say Hi on the day :)

*If anyone would like to sponsor anything towards the raffle or goody bags it please email myself at
lipstickglitterandme8@gmail.com

Rebecca xxx

Boyne Country Candles

Recently the lovely Denise from Boyne Country Candles gifted me with this Amazing Jamaica candle which is made with exotically fragrance oils and soy wax. Which smells absolutely define!! I'm quite fussy when it comes to candles and their scents... I find some can be very over powering and sometimes can give me a headache if burning too long. This candle is lovely and subtly scented and not over powering at all!! Which I obviously love and can cannot get enough of!!

Denise herself hand makes these candles (how amazing is that)
She uses frangrance oils and soy wax everything she uses is all natural products so there are no chemicals burning into the air space around you.
She has a range which are names on places around the world which when you might then it almost takes you to that place with the smell in the room... This idea I loved especially with this weather just sit back and close your eyes and imagine you are there.... Just don't open your eyes and look out the window to see rain ;)

There is an aray of choices to chose from the 'take me to' range which I can guarantee you you'll struggle to pick one because they all smell so lovely!

Denise also has a Organic range which are made more essential oils such as Eucalyptus, Lavender, plus lots more. These are also amazing in scent without being too much! These reminded me of being in a day spa and the smells you would pick from either having a massage or just from being in the spa itself.

With them all being hand made they are very affordable from €12.50 to €15.00 I think they are priced great! I have had mine burning for a few days now and very little has actually gone from the candle itself where as you can pick up candles and be lucky to get two days of burning out of some!

I'm also delighted to say that Denise will also be showcasing the Boyne Country Candles at the Ladies Day in the Green Isle hotel, Dublin which we have organized for chairty. She will have special offers on the day for candles sales on the day.

Thanks a million Denise for my lovely candle I'll definitely be picking up more from you soon.
For anyone looking to pick some up I've attached the link in the name above.

Rebecca xxx

Beauty Bargain of the Week - Ziaja Argain Oil Hand Cream

With the weather getting colder and miserable �� we need to protect our skin. Heating systems, radiators, air conditioning units in the work place all dry out the skin aside from the dreaded Winter weather. So this is why this weeks Beauty Bargain is Ziaja Natural Argan Oil hand cream €3.99.

This Argan oil hand cream is amazing because of its properties... The argan oil and glycerin acts as a barrier against the cold and heat on the skin. While the minerals and vitamins repair the skin and prevent any more drying on the skin.

I've used and tried the Argan oil shower gel and it was amazing. The hand cream doesn't leave a greasy or tacky fininsh to the hands when you apply it. After a minute or two its completely soaked in leaving the skin feeling soft and plump. Its even got a soft mild scent to it from the Argan oil which is lovely but not over powering. There's nothing worse than a hand cream that stinks of a strong perfume!!

This hand cream is definitely one for beside the bed and applied morning and night and one for in the handbad for when you are on the go. Price wise its only €3.99 which is a bargain considering a pea sized amount goes a long way.

So make sure you get yours and get your skin protected and help the dryness or cracked skin on your hands before the cold makes it worse.

You can order online from here or most pharmacy's nationwide stock the Ziaja range.

Rebecca xxx

Artistry Hydra-V Collection

I attended a Artistry Hydra-V seminar a couple of weeks ago to show and tell everyone about the new collection.

The Hydra-V collection is a deep hydration range with can be used on all skin types to rehydrate the skin.
This range is so incredible that even if you have a oily combination skin type you can use it... In fact its suitable for ALL skin types.

Hydration can be difficult to treat in the skin especially finding the right product, aside from taking in the correct amount of water everyday we all want that perfect cream or serum to treat our skin but also not leaving the skin with a greasy film or tacking finish to the skin.
Hydra-V does not do this at all in fact it instantly treats the skin and you notice and feel a difference straight away.

Now when I heard this on the day I was a total sceptic because I've tried and tested many brands and products to treat dehydration and never had an instant effect that lasted all day. You always need to give it a few days and then a full 4 weeks or more to notice a real difference.

Well wait and I tell you about this....  I was kindly gifted with a Hydra-V Fresh Toner and Nourishing Gel Cream.
When I went home that evening I removed my makeup with my usual cleanser and then I used the Hydra-V Toner and I didn't have a tightish feeling that I normally do have on mg face after using toners. I then used the Nourishing Gel Cream and instantly my skin felt lovely.

The next morning like most mornings when I wake I can always have like a flaky like look to my skin especially the forehead and patches on my cheeks and there was none. I've continued to use both the tone and gel cream for 4 weeks now and my skin has become more plump and  better in colour. Its not as dull or grey looking and literally no flaking on any areas of the face.

I've never once came across a skincare product to actually do what it says and treat dehydration quite like it.

Thus range is that little more expensive that your average brand that you would go for but they are every bit worth their money in my opinion.
It can be purchased in some salons and day spas or take a look here for more information and where to pick some up.

If you suffer with dehydration ibwoukd highly recommend it. Anyone who does have dehydration the cold weather and winds is only going to make it worse so now is the time to really treat it and prevent it from getting worse.

Let me know if you have picked this range up or plan on getting any of the products.

Rebecca xxx

Beaury Bargain of The Week - Lipstick Holder

This weeks Beauty Bargain is from Dealz
For only €1.49 this acrylic lipstick hold 6 lipsticks.

This is ideal for sitting on top of dressing tables, in drawers if you and very organized and like all makeup hidden.

I picked up 2 of these but I will definitely be popping back to get more.
These would be lovely on shelves with nice little bits and bobs on the shelves too. 
Fairy lights from Penny's would look lovely around them too ☺

They don't always have to be for lipsticks you can also use them to hold brushes or lip liners.... So these are an ideal beauty bargain in my opinion.

Get to Dealz as soon as they restock the shelves because none of the beauty products last long in the store!!
Deals stores are nationwide so pop into your nearest one!!

Let me know if you plan on picking one up or already have ☺

Rebecca xxx