Inglot "What a Spice!" Collection is INTENSE.

Photo Credit: Inglot Cosmetics Website

If you are an avid user of social media like myself then you would have seen that news broke out regarding Inglot Cosmetics new autumn collection ‘What a Spice!’. This was definitely an unexpected release for both myself and Inglot Ireland as there wasn't any buildup or marketing here in Ireland.Having said that, for a collection that had little to no marketing or build up in terms of social media and press releases, the response was as big as ever. Just goes to show how having a big following and an outstanding employer brand goes a long way. It’s safe to say this is my favourite Inglot collection to date. The collection includes 10 new Matte Eyeshadows, 10 new Lipstick Matte and also 5 new Colour Play Lipliners. The shades in this collection are a true representative of those autumnal shades that we love, from browns to oranges to reds and even greys. These rich, powerful and fierce shades are inspired by the spices of the world including turmeric, chili and cinnamon. Inglot have truly spoilt us in more ways than one. They have released various shades in three of their existing product ranges; Freedom System Eye Shadow Matte, Lipstick Matte and Colour Play Eyeliner.

FREEDOM SYSTEM EYE SHADOW MATTE
Containing special silicones and treated pigments to give the intense pigmentation and silky texture that Inglots existing eyeshadows are known for while also promising to be long lasting and crease resistant. As you can tell from the title all the shades in this collection are fully matte, this is due to the eyeshadows oil free formula. I am delighted to hear that they will be sold separately and not just in their usual palette form. This allows us to pick and choose the shades that tickles our fancy without having to commit to particular shades that we might not use. Although saying that, I could definitely see myself using 8/10 of these shades if not all.

Photo Credit: Inglot Cosmetics Website

LIPSTICK MATTE
If you haven't copped it yet, Inglot are giving us all the mattes this season. And this makes me a very happy bunny. You may ask why I prefer a matte over a satin finish? Easy answer, the formula will last longer. Therefore you get more bang for your buck and you don’t spend your day reapplying your lipstick over and over again. However, there is a common error when it comes to matte finish lipsticks, we must ask ourselves when is a matte lipstick ‘too matte’. And by ‘too matte’ I mean the lipstick formula is very dry and tugs on the lips when applying, thus making any dry skin on the lips very apparent. The Inglot lipsticks however contain Vitamin E, macadamia oil and also avocado oil to prevent this, leaving the lips feeling moisturised and nourished. The formula is said to be long lasting, with the ideal matte finish which glides on the lips with ease and no tugging, leaving you with an even and opaque finish.

Photo Credit: Inglot Cosmetics Website

COLOUR PLAY LIPLINER
Now being honest I dont purchased a lot of lip liners as I haven't found one that has truly stood out to me as an everyday staple. Having said that,I haven't researched or even looked into what lip liners are the most raved about. But I have definitely heard great and only positive comments on the longevity and pigmentation of Inglots lip liners. Especially the nude shades as they work almost like a primer/base for your lipstick, no matter what the shade. Having quite full and plump lips means that I don't need much defining when it comes to prepping for my lipstick. Lip liners are used primarily for defining the shape of your lips, therefore, making the application of your lipstick easier. The Inglot lip liners come in an array of shades and the pigmentation and payoff of these lip liners is vibrant and most definitely opaque. One of my pet peeves when it comes to lip liners has to be the constant sharpening after every use, Inglot lip liners have a built- in-sharpener and a windup-retractable feature making this tedious task a thing of the past.

Photo Credit: Inglot Cosmetics Website

P.S Here is the Inglot ‘What a Spice’ collection video.

Video Credit: Inglot Cosmetics Youtube

I hope you enjoyed this post and are as excited as I am to get my hands on most shades in the collection. Inglot are such a high quality yet affordable brand, how could we not treat ourselves even just a little bit, I mean, we deserve it right?  Definitely let me know if you are planning on purchasing any products from the collection!

Love Rouxella x

The Liberty Grill Birthday Breakfast...

Hello Ladies and Gents,

It feels amazing to finally get to put up a blogpost after over a month of straight studying and exams. It was a really stressful time as they always are so I'm glad I finished them and I am very proud of all the hard work I put in. 

It's a tradition for me and my lovely mother to go to 'The Liberty Grill' for my birthday breakfast. The Liberty Grill is on Washington Street in Cork City and it is a very well known restaurant for their excellent food and service. Being me as always, I had to spend the first half of my morning beautifying myself and I also recieved a present of a princess tiara off my parents. Now you may ask, Chelsea did you actually wear that to breakfast? Well yes, of course I did.

Being a usual Saturday morning there was a queue out the door, I felt like such an American lining up for breakfast. But before we begin, Let me just say, The wait is 100% worth it. There are many things I love about the Liberty Grill.There's not a lot of places that I talk so highly about, but 'The Liberty Grill' is without a doubt my top favourite. It holds a special place in my heart.

Food: The food is definitely outstandingly good. It is so fresh and cooked to 'P E R F E C T I O N', every time I go there it just gets better and better and you just know that your meal has been cooked with real passion and precision. Hands up for the very talented Chefs.

The Atmosphere: The atmosphere is so cool and collected. Even though it is a seriously busy restaurant there is no stress or rush around the floor. Especially now that it is the Christmas season you'd think they would very stressed. Most importantly, they have some festive decorations up and it creates a very happy and festive feeling in anyone who enters their doors.

The Unbelievable Staff: The staff in the Liberty Grill are just one of an kind, they really do work to make you feel special and make your dining experience magical. They are so attentive and are continuously making sure everything is as you like it to be. They are a true credit to The Liberty Grill.

I don't go for breakfast or even to the The Liberty Grill that often as I am always busy with college so I think that is why I appreciate and feel so excited going to the Liberty Grill for either breakfast or even brunch. It's a serious Luxury without the luxury price tag.

I would totally recommend anyone to go have breakfast,brunch,lunch or even dinner. The menu can be seen here( The Liberty Grill Menu ). Especially with it being this time of year, treat someone special or even treat yourself. Make sure you snap a picture of your meal like I did, all for the instagrams.

I hope you liked getting a little peak into my magical morning at The Liberty Grill,
Love Chelsea x

Mac Retro Matte Liquid Lipstick, Yes Please!

Photo Credit: Ashley_Rudder

Hello Beauties,

Mac has been working on this launch for quite a while now. I have been waiting for Mac to launch a matte liquid lipstick range for the longest time now so when I found out that they have been working on this collection to launch I was way too excited. I’m sure I jumped around my room for way too long because of this announcement. They have still not released much information about the range so I am still in the dark about the date of their launch. All they have told us with regards to when it will be launching is that it is set to release this winter.

But of course I had to do my research and stalk the blogs and Instagram accounts to try and find out more information about the collection. The textures of these lipsticks are described as a rich suede matte finish that is totally blowing up in the world of lipstick finishes. It is a weightless liquid lipstick and its Colour-Flex Technology allows these liquid lipsticks to stay on for over 8 hours. Now that is some serious staying power in terms of liquid lipsticks. I am definitely one of those girls that put off wearing dark colours more often due to being worried about it transferring onto my teeth or wearing off unevenly when I am talking or eating. It also states to be non-feathering; this means that it is not meant to move away from the lip line or seep into those little lines around the perimeters of your lips.

There are colours to be released. The collection includes an array of shades from the really pale pinks to those dark winter shades. I am very intrigued about the darker shades as it is coming into the winter months.

Colours Include;

Divine-Divine (Light Pink Shade)

Personal Statement (Barbie Pink Shade)

To Matte With Love (Coral Pink Shade)

Tailored To Tease (Medium Barbie Pink Shade)

Re-Collection (Lavender Shade)

Oh,Lady ( Purple Pink Shade)

High Drama (Plum Shade)

Dance With Me (Dark Red Shade)

Feels So Grand (Red Shade)

Fashion Legacy (Orangey Red Shade)

Quite The Standout (Pale Coral Orange Shade)

Rich & Restless (Coral Peach Shade)

Mademois-Elle (Pale Pink Milkshake Shade)

Back In Vogue (Light Baby Pink)

Lady-Be-Good (Light Baby Pink)

I Hope ye are just as excited as I am for this well anticipated launch, I am a matte lover so this is music to my ears. Hope ye enjoyed this post!

Love Chelsea x

Does Your Skin Need Saving? My 3 Skin Saviours!

Hello Lovelies,

It’s officially the end of my first week back to college and I am so ecstatic to be back, I know that might seem crazy to some people but to me I absolutely love my course and I just love the atmosphere and routine of college life. With starting the New Year I am trying to make more of an effort with my 'Fashion Style' and 'Makeup' for college. I get serious fashion inspiration from some of the other girls in college as they all look amazing and their styles are so different and I love getting my inspiration from other girls like myself instead of always looking at the ‘photoshopped’ versions in the magazines. Usually I don’t wear makeup every day, normally I barely even wear makeup so I have been really relying on my skincare recently to keep my skin looking the best it can.

These are 3 of my current skin saviours which I have been absolutely loving and obsessed with:

Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water

Now who hasn’t heard of this absolute gem of a skincare product? I have always been into taking the first layer of my makeup off before actually cleansing my skin. Previous to using a Micellar Water I will have to admit I was a user of the horrid ‘make-up remover wipes’.  You just cannot deny the ease that is linked with being able to just swipe the wipes over your face. But then some genius came to create the marvellous ‘Micellar Water’. Some of this on cotton pads and you have no worries about damaging your skin like you would if you were using make-up remover wipes. This stuff is seriously amazing at taking of that first layer of makeup before going in with your cleanser. How does this work you might ask? It works like a magnet; the micelles capture and lift away any dirt from the skin. This of course includes any make-up present on the skin. This as a result means that there is no need to rub and scrub at the skin in order to take off that top layer of dirt and makeup before cleansing.

Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water 400ml €6.79 // Here

St.Ives Invigorating Apricot Facial Scrub

Now what can I not say about this scrub? I have been using this on and off for about 3 years but I have been using it on a constant basis for about 5/6 months now. I found myself getting a few breakouts around my pores in my T-Zone and I tried everything to try and stop the breakouts occurring. I knew that I needed a scrub in order to really get down into my pores and to get rid of any dirt and dead skin cells that were building up and blocking my pores. For anyone who also finds that their pores are being blocked this is definitely worth a try! This is such an amazing scrub for such an affordable price. I don’t find this scrub too harsh for my skin and It doesn’t irritate my skin atall.

St.Ives Invigorating Apricot Facial Scrub 150ml €5.79 // Here

Nip & Fab Glycolic Fix Scrub

I picked up this product at the end of last year. I definitely saw a difference in my skin just a week after I started to use it. I have to admit that I didn’t use it on a constant basis as I always seemed to just use my usual cleanser and I am definitely someone who gets lazy when it comes to their skincare. But I found out how incredible this product is when I started bringing it to the gym with me. I used this straight after the gym when washing my face; I saw an incredible difference in my skin especially in my T-Zone where my problem areas are. I hate that feeling after the gym when you can feel the sweat and dirt just sitting on the surface of your skin/pores and this scrub is amazing at getting rid of any sweat and build up on the skin. This scrub is a 3 in 1 exfoliant; the Flycolic and Salicylic Acid refines, brightens and also renews the skin. 3% Glycolic Acid to exfoliate and retexture the skin and finally Salicylic Acid also deeply cleanses the pores.  

Nip & Fab Glycolic Fix Scrub 75ml €13.49 // Here

Nip & Fab Glycolic Fix Scrub 75ml €10.00 // Here

All These products are available from Boots Ireland. I Hope You Enjoyed This Blogpost. 

Love Chelsea x

Back to College Fashion Must Haves

Hello Lovelies, It’s that time of year when we all get excited for not really getting back to college unless you’re like me and love college. But it’s that time where we all love to get all our new things whether it being beauty related, fashion related or my favourite..STATIONARY.  For this blogpost I thought it would be perfect to share with ye what fashion basics I will have in my wardrobe which are perfect for college and everyday life. The items which I feel are a staple in my wardrobe. 

I am definitely a person who loves to have the basics and just style them differently. I am definitely an outfit repeater so when I find something which I feel looks amazing and feels comfortable then I wear it and wear it and wear it again. Penneys/Primark is definitely the shop where I buy the majority of my clothes, especially the basics. They are so affordable which is perfect for us students. There are also a few surprises thrown in there aswell(just to spice things up).

1.Check Shirt - No matter what the season I always love my check shirts. They are so easy to style with jeans and a plain t-shirt.  They are also very versatile; you have so many options with regards to how to wear them. You can wear them normally over a plain t-shirt, around your waist and even under a jumper with the collars out. Penneys/Primark is definitely killing it with their check shirts this season as they have them in a variety of colours and styles. // Here

2.Stripped T-Shirts - I have been obsessed with stripes lately. I feel as though they are so stylish and affordable. They are perfect with a pair of jeans to get that perfect casual look. I cannot deny that it always makes me feel like I am a Parisian lady when I wear anything with strips. They are also available in Primark/Penneys at just €5.//Here

3.Blue Denim Skirt - I got this skirt a few weeks back and I am so inlove. They are great for every season as they can be worn with and without tights. And they can be styled with any top, whether you want to wear a baggy jumper, a plain t-shirt or even dress it up with a simple blouse. I got mine from Primark/Penneys but I cant see it on the website so I gave a similar one from topshop. //Here

4.Blue & Black Jeans - The absolute staple in everyone’s wardrobe is of course a pair of jeans. I live in jeans and I always reach for a blue or black pair depending on which pair is washed. Jeans are so easy to style and are so versatile as they can be worn casually or dressed up. 

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5.Tights - I absolutely love wearing skirts in autumn with tights and boots. Tights are a staple for me when it goes into the colder months as you can still get away with wearing your favourite skirts and shorts without the worry of having bare cold legs.  //Here

6.Camel Coat - Now this is the item which is on my autumn wishlist as I came across this coat in New Look last week and it was love at first sight. Such great value for such amazing quality, I can already tell that this season for me is going to be all about Coats and Jackets and this is definitely a piece which must be added to my wardrobe. 

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7.Plain Tee’s - I have so many of these in black, white and even grey. They are so easy to style with either skirts or jeans and also high-waisted shorts. They are so easy to just throw on with a cute necklace and you are ready to go. //Here

8.Turtle/Roll Neck - These are a new addition to my wardrobe as I always thought they would never suit me and they wouldn’t suit my face shape. But since I found them on sale in new-look during the summer I am always adding to my collection in a variety of colours from black to grey and even a nude/beige which I absolutely adore and wear all the time. They will be a life savour in these colder months as they will not only keep my neck warm but they also look very stylish with a leather jacket and a pair of jeans.  //Here

9.Black Boots - Boots are a necessity in the colder months no matter what style, especially when we are coming into these colder months and our footsies will be freezing. I love a pair of black boots as they are so versatile and go with any outfit. Whether you are going to be wearing jeans or even a black skirt with tights, they just look good with everything. These Chelsea boots are available everywhere but I get mine from ShoeZone for a bargain price of €16.99 //Here

10.Bomber Jacket - How obsessed am I with jackets and coats this season? I put all the blame on Sarah Ashcroft. She is an absolute babe, she is a fashion/beauty blogger and posts amazing outfits which make me want to just buy everything she is wearing. I adore the khaki green coloured bombers that are available from misguided and I am totally putting an order in as soon as I go back to college. //Here

11.Scarfs - I absolutely love these scarfs. They are so cosy and easy to just throw on instead of the regular scarfs where you have to wrap it around more than once and I always struggle to get it looking perfect. I always find that the regular scarfs are never thick enough to keep my neck warm whereas these are the perfect thickness without looking bulky. // Here

12.Leather Jacket - I was never one for the leather jacket look until I got this one from Zara. This Leather Jacket is just amazing and I literally wear it any time I leave my house. It makes an effortless casual outfit seem like you actually put in a lot of effort. They can be worn casually during the day but they are also great for dressing up an outfit for that day to night easy look. // Here

I Hope You Enjoyed This Fashion Post,
Love Chelsea x

The Body Shop "SPA OF THE WORLD" Collection

Well ladies, The Body Shop have come to the rescue and gave us the ability to treat ourselves and give ourselves that spa feeling in the comforts of our own bathrooms. When I heard about this collection I thought it was a perfect idea as most of us love pampering ourselves. There is nothing better than being able to sit down after a long week and having a major pamper session. And now the amazing people at the ‘The Body Shop’ have given us the opportunity to get that luxurious spa like treatment at home. The concept of this collection is using ingredients from different parts of the world and this collection contains 3 rituals (Relaxing, Revitalise and Blissful).

This Collection includes all the necessities such as a Bath Milk, Creams, Message Oils, Exfoliants, Masks and even a Body Mask Brush. The body shop described this Collection as “WE KNOW THE IMPORTANCE OF ‘ME’ TIME, SO WE’VE CREATED A LUXURIOUS SPA OF THE WORLD™ RANGE INCLUDING BATH MILK, CREAMS, MASSAGE OILS AND EXFOLIANTS. WITH A RELAXING, REVITALISING AND A BLISSFUL RITUAL TO CHOOSE FROM, YOU CAN BRING THAT #SPATHROOM EXPERIENCE DIRECTLY INTO YOUR HOME!” - The Body Shop

SPA OF THE WORLD Egyptian Milk & Honey Bath 250G

First of all, how cute is the litlle wooden spoon it comes with? The formulation in the bag is a powder, you add 2/3 spoonful’s into your bath and this will then foam a little and after a few minutes it turns the water into a milky type consistency. It contains three oil extracts which leaves the skin feeling smooth. The milk ingredient used in this formula is sourced from Egypt and leaves the body and mind in total relaxation mode. // Here

SPA OF THE WORLD Massage Oil 170ML

This Massage Oil is available in 4 different scents, each belonging to one of the 3 rituals. All used for relaxing and soothing our body and minds to its full extent.

Thai Lemongrass (Revitalising Ritual)

Thai lemongrass is used for revitalising the body and mind due to its scent which is well known for boosting vitality and awakening the senses. The purpose of this message oil is to use when you want your body and mind to feel re-energised. // Here

French Lavender (Relaxing Ritual)

From the theory of King Charles VI of France and his love of filling his pillows with lavender in order to fall into a deep and peaceful sleep. Lavender is well known for its ability to relax the body and encourage a sense of well-being. // Here

Tahitian Orchid (Blissful Ritual)

This formula is a blend of Vanilla with ylang ylang and also patchouli, which results in a scent which tantalises the senses and entices the body and mind. This oil is meant to leave you in a state of happiness and bliss. //  Here

Polynesian Monoi (Blissful Ritual)

An idea from the women of the Pacific Islands, these women cherished Monoi to get that luscious and glowing skin and hair. A perfect blend of coconut oil and tiare flowers to bring the body and mind to a paradise filled with luxury and bliss. // Here

SPA OF THE WORLD Body Clay 200ML

The clay range is used all over the body in order to get rid of any dry skin cells to allow the rejuvenation of new skin cells and to also tighten and firm the skin. There are two types of Body Clay's available:

Moroccan Ehassoul (Revitialising Ritual)

A skin firming body clay which contains Ehassoul Clay. This Ehassoul Clay was treasured by the Moroccan Women. This is a mineral enriched mask and is perfect for allowing the skin to feel more firm and tightened. As it is part of the Revitalise Ritual, it is used to really re-energise the body and mind and leave you feeling refreshed. // Here

Charcoal Body Clay (Relaxing Ritual)

We all know that charcoal is a well-known beauty secret for drawing out all the impurities in the skin. This body clay is used in order to draw out not only the impurities in our skin but the tension and stress we tend to feel now and again. This as a result is meant to leave the body and mind feeling relaxed and really loosen up that tension that tends to build up in our body's overtime. // Here

SPA OF THE WORLD SCRUB 350ML

Scrubs are amazing when we want to take off all that dead skin and old tan and even when we want to feel like a new person with baby soft skin. There are 2 different types of Body Scrubs available in the range.

Dead Sea Salt (Revitalising Ritual)

This Scrub contains high mineral content and the salt crystals in this scrub are more on the coarse side so it used for the body and may be too rough for the facial area. It leaves the skin feeling fresher and it really encourages circulation to give that rejuvenated look and feel to the skin. // Here

African Ximenia (Relaxing Ritual)

This body scrub has the ximenia oil from Namibia which is taken from the ximenia fruit seed which results in a rich luxurious oil. Use this exfoliator to truly relax and step into a world full of tranquility. // Here

SPA OF THE WORLD Japanese Camellia BODY CREAM 350ML (Relaxing Ritual)

This Body Cream is used to soften and really moisturise the skin from the camellia oil which was taken from the Japanese women in the 8^th century. This body cream hydrates the skin and leaves it feeling nourished while transporting you to a place of relaxation and peace. // Here

SPA OF THE WORLD Hawaiian Kukui CREAM 350ML(Blissful Ritual)

This cream is formulated based on the Hawaiian women and there constant exposure to such intense sun rays, the women of Hawaii have for years used the kukui oil in order to keep their skin looking and feeling nourished. This cream is rich, luxurious and leaves the body and mind feeling truly indulged. // Here

SPA OF THE WORLD BODY CLAY BRUSH

This brush is amazing for us ladies/gents that love to indulge just a little bit extra and prefer to use a brush to apply creams and clays. This is perfect for that ultimate spa feeling and for us ladies/gents that hate getting their fingers and nails into their creams and clays. // Here

(DISCLAIMER: All photos are taken from the body shop website.) To check out any of the products mentioned make sure ye go over to The Body Shop website. // Here

Hope ye enjoyed this post,

Love Chelsea x

The Perfect Pout!

Hello Lovelies,

When doing my makeup on a typical day I usually tend to use just a lip balm or gloss because I am normally in a rush due to being a typical girl I tend to get carried away when listening to music and I end up taking forever. But recently I have been really into doing my mauvey/nude lip, whenever I do this lip I always end up loving it and I always tend to go for this combo.

I cannot deny that this lip look is inspired by the amazing Kylie Jenner. Her lip colour is always on point and it gives me seriousl lip inspiration whenever I see her snapchats and her pictures on Instagram. We all know by now that she is known for that bold mauvey lip .

The higher ended Lipliner I use is from Mac of course and it is in the shade ‘Whirl’.This Lipliner is very well hyped in the beauty community.When I was actually buying this Lipliner it was recommend by the makeup artist as being one of the Lipliners that Kylie uses. It is definitely more brown toned instead of pink and it is just perfect in my opinion for really giving shape to your lips. I love this shade as it gives more dimension to the lips instead of being just a one coloured nude all over. This Lipliner lasts ages and it is so easy to use. It glides onto the lips very smoothly but it isn’t too creamy to the point where it just spreads all over the lips.

 Mac Whirl Lipliner // Here

The lipstick I have absolutely obsessing over is the Penneys/Primark lipstick in a nude shade. This lipstick doesn't have a name unfortunately but it is the only nude that is available in the range I believe. Can we just take a minute to appreciate the gold packaging? The packaging is just so luxurious and the quality is very sturdy. I would seriously buy the whole range that they have available just because of the packaging. I am insanely impressed with the emphasis to detail they have put into their packaging. For example, the way you can see the shade of the lipstick at the bottom of the lipstick packaging. The lipstick has a matte finish and the longevity of this lipstick is definitely good for such an affordable price. Can you believe this lipstick only costs €2? Definitely a must have! 

Penneys/Primark Nude Lipstick // Here

I would definitely recommend you guys to go check out these two lip products as they are a major must have for me! Hope you guys enjoyed this blogpost.

Love Chelsea x

How Much Does Your Perfume Describe You? featuring ZARA.

Hello Lovelies,

So as you might know if you follow me on Instagram(which you totally should). I was in Dublin recently and Dublin is possibly the best place in the whole of Ireland for shopping, especially because there was sales on EVERYWHERE. I seriously scored some bargains, especially in Zara and Mango. These are shops I wouldn’t shop in frequently as Zara is quite expensive and there's no Mango where I live unfortunately. But anyway, on our last day in Dublin we went back into Zara for the 5^th time that weekend and we spotted the perfume isle.

Now if you know me and my perfume ways, I am 'that girl' that goes into Brown Thomas and Boots and just sprays all the perfumes I can get my hands on. I was blown away by not only the amazing scents they have in Zara but also the price, they look so luxurious yet they are so affordable.

My eyes darted straight for a range of perfumes that have different quotes printed on the bottle. Every bottle has a different quote and is also a different colour. I just loved this idea because you could not only purchase a scent which matches you perfectly but you can also get a saying//quote which might describe you in a more personal way or even one that you think is cute or fun.

I just had to get my hands on these perfumes, After smelling all the scents they have on offer over and over again I ended up purchasing 'Don't Over Think It'. Now I was definitely lucky in relation to the fact that this perfume I purchased stood out so much to me because of the quote which is printed on the bottle. The best way to describe it would definitely be when we find ourselves scrolling through Instagram or Pinterest and you come across a quote which just describes how you are feeling at that moment in time.

 I am definitely a person who over thinks everything, even the littlest things. It is definitely something which I am known for and I feel as though instead of portraying it as something that is a weakness of mine, I feel as though I can embrace it because it is a part of me and I can’t change it. The scent of this is quite summery and sweet but not overly sweet like the scents I usually go for. The scent is described in 3 sections:

Top: Pear: Mandarin and Grapefruit.

Heart: Rose and Ylang Ylang.

Base: Gedar and Musk.

The longevity of these perfumes are outstanding.What I love most about these perfumes is you can get those moments when the scent of the perfume just seems to intensify for a quick second at random intervals throughout the day, and this could be at the end of the night when my normal perfumes are usually long worn off. These perfumes are super inexpensive and I also got it on sale at just €5.99 when usually I think they are around €7.99. These are perfect for treating others to or even yourself. I would totally push you to check them out in stores before they are gone.

Other Perfumes in the Collection:

Love Doesn't Lie Eau de Toilette 100ml 

Friday Forever Eau de Toilette 100ml

One Time Lover Eau de Toilette 100ml

Hope You Enjoyed This Post,
Love Chelsea x

My Top 10 Drugstore Beauty Products!

Hello lovelies,
As ye should know by now I am a major drugstore junkie. I am a sucker for boots sales and I always get caught when I say "I'm only going to go in there for a quick browse". I thought it'd be a great idea to show you what things I love that are from the drugstore and these are things I seriously can't leave without. I have been repurchasing these specific products for months and even years now. Everybody loves a great bargain and we most certainly get that when it comes to drugstore makeup. The makeup brands that we see in the drugstore have come such a long way in recent years and have really stepped up their game. The number of drugstore brands such as Rimmel, Maybelline, Seventeen ect that have come up with dupes to those higher end brands is just music to our ears.

Lets start of with base shall we?

 St Ives Invigorating Apricot Scrub - This is a scrub I use daily to get all that grim off my face that we all feel builds up especially in these warmer months. This scrub has definitely changed my skin and I couldn't live without it. It has been well hyped all over the internet and it definitely lives up to all expectations. I love using a scrub at night as I feel after a long day our skin really needs something that will gentle exfoliate the skin without being too harsh, a product to invigorate the skin and get those blood cells pumping in order to stop any dullness that may occur and of course avoid any build up of dead skin cells around the face especially in the T zone area where we tend to produce more oil.

 St Ives Invigorating Apricot Scrub €5.79 // Here

L'Oreal MLumi Magique Illuminating Highlighting Base/Primer  - This illuminating face primer is definitely a hidden gem of mine. It is perfect for those days/nights when you want a real glow to the skin without looking like a disco ball. This primer is a runny type consistency and it also has a white payoff without giving a white cast to the face. It is a very illuminating primer without having big chunks of glitter in it. I love using illuminating primers as I still haven't found a foundation that is meant to give a glow to the skin without making me look oily. My trick is to use an illuminating primer with a matte foundation and then over top use more highlighter than I usually would whether that is a cream or a powder.

L'Orèal Lumi Magique Illuminating Highlighting Base /Primer €14.99 // Here

Maybelline 24Hour Pro Matte Foundation - Now if you've seen my Living For It Friday Blogpost then you know how much I have raved about this foundation. This foundation is definitely the best foundation to come out of the drugstore in my opinion. For us girls that love our high coverage but could never seem to get that with drugstore foundations, Maybelline have come to save the day. It is definitely a foundation that is matte and if you have any dryness on the skin you must make sure your skin is well prepped and moisturised. With most foundations that are labelled matte you would think "flat" but in no way is this foundation flat, it almost has this underlying dew to it which just makes your skin look so flawless.

Maybelline 24Hour Pro Matte Foundation €12.29 // Here

Rimmel Stay Matte Pressed Powder - If you haven't tried this powder before then I seriously don't know where you have been hibernating for the last few years. This is 100% the best drugstore setting powder invented. For any oily girls out there this is a life savior, I tend to get oily around my T-Zone whenever I have foundation on. After a few hours wear we all tend to get a little oily and this just stops any of this. I never seem to have to powder repeatedly throughout the day with this powder. It locks my foundation in place all day and keeps it looking flawless and zero shine. This is the perfect powder for both everyday wear and also for those late night outs.

Rimmel Stay Matte Pressed Powder €4.99 // Here

NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in 'Milk'- Last year when I found out that NYX was going to be stocked in Ireland it was definitely music to my ears. I have been obsessed with the whole NYX range for ages now and their Jumbo Eye Pencils are definitely my top purchased product. This shade milk is the perfect first purchase of Nyx in my opinion. It is the most amazing base for eyeshadow as it keeps it lasting way longer than if you were to not use any base. It also is a white shade so it brings out the true colour of the eyeshadow and really intensifies the colour of the shadow you are using. It seriously makes any eyeshadow shade x10 times more pigmented than what you would generally get from an shadow.

NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in 'Milk' €4.99 // Here

Sleek Eyebrow Kit in 'Light'- This is my far the most well used product I have in my makeup collection by a mile. This eyebrow kit has both a wax side and a powder side to set the wax in place and to make sure it stays in place all day.This brow kit is a dupe for the 'Benefit Eyebrow Kit'. Its is such an inexpensive kit for the insane quality you get. This kit comes in 4 shades (Light, Dark, Extra Dark, Black) and it is perfect for creating both a natural everyday brow and also for that well defined brow. The wax goes through the brows very smoothly and doesn't make the brows look clumpy. This sleek kit also comes with a mini angled synthetic brow brush, a rounded synthetic brow brush and also a mini tweezers.(How adorable right?)

Sleek Eyebrow Kit in 'Light' €10.99 // Here

Bourjois Bronzing Primer Mouse - I purchased this product quite awhile ago and I just can't get enough. The bronzing primer can be used both under your base as a primer for the bronzer and over the base makeup. This is perfect for those days when you want that natural bronzed makeup look without having the look of any powder sitting on the skin. If you are a contour lover like myself then you will be very happy to hear that this is perfect for sculpting out those cheek bones. This is such a universal product as you can use it all over the body, a tip when using this product is to mix some of the mouse with your regular body moisturiser, this gives such a natural bronzed glow to the skin. Another dupe? Oh yes, If you're looking for a much more affordable alternative to the 'Chanel Soleil Tan De Chanel' which is €39 then this is a perfect product for you.

Bourjois Bronzing Primer Mouse €12.99 // Here

NYX Matte Lipstick 'Natural Mauve'- The NYX Matte Lipstick range is just amazing. The longevity and pigmentation of these lipsticks is just out of this world. They last so long on the lips and the range of colours that are available is just mind blowing. Whether you are the type of girl who goes for the more mauvey/brown shades or the type of girl who likes the bright shades they have the perfect colours. This is by far my favourite shade in the range, It is definitely the well known 'Kylie Jenner' shade and I am obsessed. It goes onto the lips very smoothly and even though it is a matte lipstick it doesn't stick or bring out any dry areas of the lips.

NYX Matte Lipstick 'Natural Mauve' €7.49 // Here

Wet n Wild Mega Last Lipstick 'Bare It All'- Wet n Wild is defintiely a brand which have just blown me away. Their products are so inexpensive but most importantly, they give you such value for money with their amazing pigmentation and array of different products. This lipstick is definitely my most used Wet n Wild product. Again it is my favourite mauvey/brown shade and it is a well known dupe for the 'Mac Blankety'. This lipstick lasts ages and I love how different the top of the lipstick is compared to your average triangle shaped lipstick. It goes onto the lips so easily and this range of lipsticks provide a huge array of shades from your vampy/dark colours all the way to the nudey/pinks. 

Wet n Wild Lipstick 'Bare It All' €2.99 // Here

Rimmel Liquid Eyeliner in 'Black Glamour'- This liquid eyeliner has been in the collection for years and I have repurchased this product way too many times to even count. It has an amazing longevity and most importantly, the colour payoff is extremely black. The brush is very thin so this makes it easy to get your preferred eyeliner width, whether you are going for that thin everyday liner or whether you are going for that strong and bold liner. This is the perfect liquid eyeliner and I don't have any reason to go and buy a more expensive one.

Rimmel Liquid Eyeliner in 'Black Glamour' €6.99 // Here

Hope Ye Enjoyed This Post,

Love Chelsea x

BEAUTY EMPTIES #1

Hello lovelies,

 Recently I've released that I have so much empty bottles and products just lying around that I thought it would be a great idea to show you guys what I have used up and giving it a little twist by telling you if I liked each product and if I would repurchase that product or not. I see these videos all over the Youtube world and I love watching them. Me personally if I use up a product that means it obviously isn't my most hated product as I would generally give it to one of my friends if it suits them better.

I've definitely been having a major skin obsession recently as you will be able to tell by the few skin products I have sadly used up. I always feel a little heartbroken when I can tell a product is about to run out. And its never just one product that is empty, it's either I have no empties or out of the blue I seem to get an abundance of empty products.

L'Orèal Elvive is definitely a hair care brand which is my favourite. It has such a wide array of different shampoos and conditioners for different hair types and different purposes. The 'Elvive Extraordinary Oil Nourishing Shampoo & Conditioner' range is a new set from them I believe and I picked this set up about a month or two ago. This shampoo gave such great shine and nourishment to my hair. I kept getting compliments on how my hair had a great shine to it and how healthy it looked. But I do have to say I regularly go for a shampoo that strengthens the hair instead of giving a shine as I feel as though my hair did get a bit greasy faster than it normally would. I would purchase a different type next time as shampoos with the shine/oil factor don't agree with my hair.

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The heartbreak is REAL right now ladies, nothing comes close to my 'Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion'. I have seriously had this for ages and it is worth every penny. I have quite oily eyelids and this is the only primer that truly stops any creasing of my eyeshadow. I never put on eyeshadow without a primer because it would be just a waste of time as the eyshadow wouldn't last an hour without looking worn off and messy. This eyeshadow primer keeps the eyeshadow in place for hours and also cancels out any veins or discolouration on the lid as it has a little bit of a skin toned tint to it. This is a must have for me and I just couldn't not have this in my collection.

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 I got this 'First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream' last year when one of my bestfriends went to America. She picked up this in a set and at first I wasn't overly keen being honest, at that time my skin was more on the oily side in the T-zone area and I felt it was too rich for me. But now since my skin is a bit more on the dry side I absolutely love this moisturiser. It nourishes the skin and is just so gentle on the skin. It gets rid of any dry patches I have on the outer portions of my face. It is also perfect for anyone who flies a lot and finds that the airplane really dries out their skin. I would definitely repurchase this moisturiser.

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Ask what my holy grail concealer is? It has to be the 'Mac Pro Long Wear Concealer'. I have it in a shade lighter than my skin tone as I use it under my eyes in a triangle shape to really give that flawless highlighted look, I also use it on any high points of the face such as my nose, forehead and chin to bring some brightness to the face. I also love this concealer for those days where I don't want to wear foundation so I usually just add a few dots of this to the center of the face where I tend to get a bit of redness and I'm ready to go.The coverage on this concealer is definitely high coverage so it is perfect for those nights out when you want that immense coverage and that Kim K highlighted look.

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What girl can really live without dry shampoo? Batiste is definitely my favourite dry shampoo brand of all time. The scent I have been using lately is the 'Floral and Flirty Blush'. Washing my hair everyday is just a big 'NO NO' for me as it damages the hair by washing away all the natural oils of the hair and therefore, it produces more and more oil. Wet hair is also very fragile, it can get damaged very easily by just brushing so having to brush wet hair everyday I think I'd have no hair left. Being able to make my hair look fresher for longer is definitely a huge life savior. I normally use this on second or third day hair if I have somewhere to go and don't have time to style my hair all over again. Dry shampoo is not just used for freshening up the hair, It is also perfect for giving the hair some body and texture. Batiste do a huge range of scents so everyone can find something to please their nostrils, hehe.

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A Mascara which I have been obsessing over for quite some time now has to be the 'They're Real Mascara by Benefit'. I just don't think I will find a mascara that does the same type of magic on my lashes that the 'They're Real' does. In my opinion, the secret to this mascara is definitely the wand. The way it gets to the root of my lashes and really coats them from root to tip is just outrageous. The circular end of the wand makes it perfect to get into those corners to coat every single lash so easily. My lashes have both that separated lengthy look while still being bold and voluminous. This mascara is most definitely a repurchase.

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My last empty is my skin obsession, It literally is the best skin product in my collection. My skin has been loving scrubs lately and the 'Nip & Fab: Glycolic Scrub Fix ' is hands down a skin savoir in my book. My problem area in relation to my face has definitely been around my nose area where I use to get little spots. This product had been hyped about for ages as the amazing Kylie Jenner is one of the faces of the brand. My thought process when purchasing this exfoliant was " If Kylie uses it on her flawless face then surely I can too". Within the first 1-2 weeks of using this every 2/3 days I noticed a great difference in my T-Zone. I absolutely love this product for after the gym as it gets rid of any of that sweat and dirt that might sit on the face and clog the pores. It is described as a micro exfoliant which contains 3% glycolic acid which gentle exfoliates and retextures the face. While the salicylic acid refines, brightens and renews the skin. This is definitely a repurchase for me as I definitely notice a difference if I don't use it.

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Hope ye enjoyed this post,

Love Chelsea x