Maybelline Colour Drama Intense Velvet Lip Pencils: a NARS Dupe?

When the latest Maybelline lip launch fell into my overeager paws, I immediately thought two things: this brand is on fire ...and ooh, do we...

Best Affordable Nude Lipsticks: Five To Try from Rimmel, L'Oreal Paris, Maybelline

With its associations with Pamela Anderson and old, old episodes of Friends, a nude lip has felt a little bit dated for a rather long time ...

NYX Novitiate? Here's Where To Start

Named after the Greek goddess who ruled the night, LA’s NYX Cosmetics has generated lots of beauty buzz on Irish shores of late. The brand –...

Fudge Urban: Fab, Fun Haircare at Affordable Prices, What's Not To Love?

Fudge Urban, the little sister brand to cool, pro haircare line, Fudge , is set to hit our shores - which is brilliant news if you’re big on...

Osiris Avisé Range Returns to Lidl; Get It While You Can!

Having sold out in record time this January, Lidl’s Osiris Avisè range is back on shelves from tomorrow – but only while stocks last.  Offer...

Spring Nail Polish Trends 2014: Gorgeous Greens, from Rimmel, Boots, L'Oreal

Resting on some Irish literature - and that's an Irish candle, too! The 'wearing of the green' is pretty much compulsory here f...

Rimmel Stay Matte BB Cream and Powder: Great For Oily/Combination Skin

When we think of matte base products, we tend to think of full and heavy coverage that's designed to stay in place all day.  Lighter, mo...

WIN! 3 Wet N Wild Goody Bags To Give Away! (Now Closed)

I’m sure our excited squeals could be heard from across the Atlantic as the brilliant – and affordable – LA beauty brand, Wet n Wild, finall...

Ten of the Best Affordable Foundations, Including Video Review!

Gone are the days when you had to spend big on your base. Now your local chemist or supermarket could be housing your dream foundation, at a...

Essence SS14: New Launches & Top Picks!

We're a savvy beauty buying bunch in Ireland: while we love our high-end bits and bobs, we're not snobbish about buying and trying f...

L'Oreal Paris Nude Magique Eau de Teint Foundation Review; Before and After Pics

The way we feel about foundation seems to be changing. The new makeup mood is all about makeup that enhances, not masks, the complexion; hid...

NYC Expert Last Nail Polish in Oh Soho Sweet, Long Time Lavender and Bubblegum Pink

Even if you're not normally a fan of candy colours, they start to look fresh and appealing at this time of year. I actually squealed ove...

L'Oréal Paris Collection Privée Les Nudes Review and Swatches: Cheryl (Barely Greige) and Frieda (Barely Parma)

In the 90s I loved nothing more than a good ol' concealer-nude lip - usually outlined with a much darker shade of liner. Lookit, we were...

Bourjois CC Cream, CC Concealer and 24 Hour Cream Eyeshadow Review; Before and After Pics

It's only January but Bourjois is already bowling me over for Twenty Fourteen - headed our way is one of the loveliest CC creams to hit ...

Final Stocking Stuffer Suggestion:The €3.49 Scent That's Surprisingly Good!

When Lidl's Suddenly, Madame Glamour arrived on my desk, with its reported similarities to a certain much loved fragrance, I knew exactl...

Best Budget Beauty / Drugstore Makeup Finds Part 1: Lip Products

I’m back with another video attempt on a topic very close to my heart – beauty bargains, and some of the best budget lip products that I’ve ...

Rimmel Moisture Renew Lipstick Review and Swatches

Alongside my favourite lipsticks from Chanel, Tom Ford and YSL are some much more affordable, but equally well-loved, bullets from everyone...