Review: Úna Brennan Rose Hydrate Radiance Day Cream

I'm a huge fan of hydrating, radiating skin products, so when I saw this product in Boots I had to try it. I've tried a few products from the Úna Brennan range and I've loved them all-this day cream is no exception. 

If you have sensitive skin like me, you'll love this. My poor face tends to breakout with so many products-even the ones that bloggers swear were created for sensitive skin by the gods themselves. Not this one though!
When you first apply this it might seem a bit too shimmery, but give it a second and it sets to a lovely demi-matte finish. It'll hydrate and tone your complexion while giving it a beautiful dewy effect. This is such a nice primer too and I think it smells lovely. It's great value for money in my opinion as a little really goes a long way. It kinda reminds me of more expensive face creams that people rave about...only I never really think they're worth the money ;)  You can find this lovely little face cream in Boots and it'll run you about €15. 
Happy shopping! 

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Amazing Lip Products Under 10 Euro

1: Natural Collection Moisture Shine Lipstick in Raspberry-€2.79 This is such a gorgeous colour and it looks so pretty in pictures. The quality is so good too and it's cheap as chips.  2: Milani Lip Intense Liquid Lip Colour in Pink Rave- €4.89 
You'll have to do a little online shopping for this one but it's worth it! Milani is such an underrated brand and their products are incredible. These lip colours are so pigmented and long lasting too. They apply like lipgloss but don't have that horrible sticky texture. I'll definitely be adding more to my collection.  3.NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream in Istanbul- €8.65
This is hands down one of the best lip products I've used. The texture is lovely and not drying at all, and there are so many gorgeous colours to choose from. These are long lasting too and I can't wait to try them all! Yay! 
4. Revlon Colorstay Lip Liner - €7.26 
When it comes to lip liner, this is my one true love. It's so comparable to high end lip liners and it's so long lasting! It compliments so many lipsticks perfectly too, and I even prefer it to some MAC liners that other people can't seem to live without. 
5. Essence Long Lasting Nude Lipstick in Come Naturally - €3.45 
Love love love this lipstick! I've been looking for a shade like this for ages now and I finally found it! The finish is gorgeous; not too matte but not too silky either and the colour is amazing. I can't get over the quality for the price. 
6. Jordana Lip Liner in Tawny - €2.26
This is another purchase I made online and I'm so happy I did. Jordana is an incredible makeup brand that deserves a lot more praise. Their products are affordable and such good quality too. It's such a pretty colour and really reminds me of some MAC liners to be honest!
7. Rimmel Apocalips - €8.65
I'm sure you've heard about this product by now, because every beauty blogger in blogger land went crazy for it! This is still one of my faves and I'll definitely be adding more to my collection soon. The colour payoff is amazing and it's long lasting too. 
8. Wet N' Wild Matte Lipstick in Bare It All- €2.99
This lipstick is amazing. If you have to buy anything from this list, this is the one I really recommend. All the shades are beautiful and the finish is so high end. This one just so happens to be my favourite though because it's verryyyy similar to Velvet Teddy by Mac ;) 
9. Wet N' Wild Megalast Liquid Lip Colour in Pinkerbell - €2.72
Okay so I partly got this because I thought the name was cute, but I really like it. I'm not going to say it's the best lip product I've ever used, but for the price the colour payoff is great, and it stays pretty well. If you have very dry lips you should make sure they're well moisturised before applying this. 
10. NYX Butter Gloss in Cherry Pie - €7.45
It was so hard to pick just one of these because I love them all! I think this shade would be so flattering on everyone, and these glosses give full coverage without that horrible sticky texture. The finish isn't matte but it isn't too glossy either, another winner from NYX!
There were so many lipsticks and liners I could've added to this list, but hopefully there's plenty of choice here for those of you looking for a perfect new lip product. 

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Holly Madison Down The Rabbit Hole-Book Review

When I heard Holly Madison was releasing a book detailing her life in the infamous Playboy Mansion, I was just a little bit excited.( Disclaimer: I read all sorts of books. Just in case anyone is thinking this is the first thing I've read other than a magazine.) I LOVED the show The Girls Next Door (even if I was a little late watching it) which featured Holly and Hef''s two other bunny girlfriends running around the mansion doing bunny girlfriend things. Even though the show made it seem like they were living the dream, I always thought there was something kind of off and depressing about the whole situation, so I couldn't wait to read more about what Hugh Hefner is really like. 

The book starts off in Holly's hometown, explaining how she always wanted to be famous, and she talks about her college experiences and the like. It jumps into the Playboy side of things pretty quickly though, and from there on it's just a fun and interesting gossipy book, exactly what I expected. There are some crazy revelations about Hef and countless stories about bunnies in this book-and fair play to her for using people's real names! Holly goes into detail about the jealousy in the mansion, Hef's controlling behaviour and abusive nature, and how he would try to turn the girls against each other. She even talks about the fall of Playboy, and how it's basically lost all it's charm and allure. I'll admit before reading this book I would have rolled my eyes, called her an eejit and wondered why she didn't just up and leave, but you soon realise it definitely wasn't as simple as that. One thing is for sure, it all makes for a really good story.  If I had anything bad to say about this book it'd be Holly's constant need to reassure the audience that she wasn't just in it for the money or the fame (which is a little bit silly) is just annoying and repetitive. She tries to defend herself A LOT and makes loads of excuses about why she couldn't leave Hef. It can be annoying at times but you kinda get over it because when she's not trying to come off as innocent, all the other stuff is really entertaining. I picked this up and I couldn't put it down, right until the end.  My final verdict, this book wont win any awards, but if you're looking for a fun, girly read for a lazy Sunday, this could be right up your street. 

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All You Need To Know About BB Creams

I read so much online about miracle BB creams, and I'm always so excited to try them. Unfortunately, I'm usually left feeling disappointed and like I've just wasted my mula. My biggest problem is-THEY.NEVER.HAVE.ENOUGH.COVERAGE. I've been through the back and beyonds of BB cream land, so here's all you need to know.  What exactly is BB Cream?

These are all the lovely things that make BB cream what it is. As you can see, there are loads of benefits to wearing this instead of foundation. It's moisturising, hydrating, has SPF in it and even a little coverage too. Unfortunately, it can be hard to find a BB cream that has great coverage, and leaves your skin looking flawless too. Luckily, I've come across a few that give some amazing foundations a run for their money. 

BEST PHARMACY
Avon Solutions BB Cream 

This seems to be the best kept secret in all of makeup land, and it's fantastic. It's got such good coverage compared to most BB creams, and really reminds me of NARS Sheer Glow. It's long lasting, and I'm so surprised at how good it is considering most BB creams just seem to stain my skin a little darker and add a slight glow. This is one that I'm sure everyone will be delighted with.  Vichy Idealia BB Cream 

I've heard good and bad reviews about this but I love it. Again, it's got good coverage and it has a different texture to any product I've used before. The finish is kind of between satin and dewy and it's really long lasting too. I don't know if this would be everyone's cup of tea but it's perfect for brightening up tired skin (post hangover perhaps!) and it's buildable-hurray!  Simple Perfecting Beauty Balm 

Gals with sensitive skin, you'll love this. This has really, really good coverage but somehow still manages to let your skin shine through. It's under 6 euro, blurs imperfections, and hides fine lines too. If you don't like products with slightly shimmery particles, you might not like this so much. I think it has just enough shimmer though, and gives a really lovely satin finish. Nothing too Twilight, I swear. 

Avon Ideal Flawless BB Cream 

Another gem from Avon! I really don't know why bloggers aren't raving about their foundations and BB creams. I absolutely love the Ideal Flawless foundation, and this doesn't disappoint at all. The coverage isn't as full as the other BB creams, but I can get over that because it makes my skin look lovely. It's moisturising and doesn't irritate my sensitive (sadface) skin at all. The finish is somewhere between matte and satin, and it will run you about 10 euro too. 

BEST HIGH END

Estee Lauder Day Wear BB Cream 

Sorry my friends, I know this is 'spensive, but I had to have at least a few fancy BB cream on the list. Like all the others it has brilliant coverage and I love the finish. This BB cream is buildable, so keep in mind that it has to be applied kinda quickly, as it sets pretty fast. 

Diorskin Nude BB cream

This is exactly what a BB cream should be. Shame about the price though! This isn't patchy like most BB creams, the coverage isn't too much but it's perfect and long lasting. This will cover imperfections and red spots and it hasn't broken me out at all. 

Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturiser 

Okay, okay so it's not a BB cream but I had to include it because it's fantastic. Again, the price is just a little upsetting! I was obsessed with Laura Mercier's Silk Creme foundation (which is discontinued now-booo!) and I had a feeling this would be just as good. This product has holy grail status in my makeup bag and I even prefer it to most foundations. Whether you have oily or dry skin, this will make it look dewy and glowing, while disguising uneven skin tones and imperfections. I've tried to find a bad review of this product and so far, everyone just seems to love it. 

Hopefully this will help you find the perfect BB cream!

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