Glitter Beard Trends

So I don't know if any if you have noticed the new trend or seen much about Glitter Beards... Yes I said it...Glitter Beards ??!!

A couple of weeks ago maybe I seen pics of this craze going up online and at first I thought it was a wind up... Nope its a trend!!

If you are on Instag. m go look at  The Gay Beards two men from America came up with some crazy/fun ideas for beards.

Now as much as I like an owl beard on a big butch man I'm not sure if I could go this far.... Could you imagine your other half coming into and saying "just borrowing some of your pink glitter love.. It will go lovely with what I'm wearing out with the lads tonight" or fighting over the mirror doing both do your faces, and he certainly wouldn't be using my Duraline for all that beard....BITCH PLEASE!!!! 
I wouldn't be able for that at all Lipstick, Glitter and Me would turn into Lipstick, Glitter and Us!!

I'm not so sure if it will be a big trend in fairness I always found men to give out about glitter and say its everywhere!!
I've even managed to one lad a sore eye from glitter and by Jesus i never lived it down  for months after....
I got got a new glitter dust from Urban Decay and I thought I was only massive with my glitter eyes on a night as you do... New outfit, new makeup sure he's looking well I'll give him an owl kiss...
Well the next day there was a sore eye.... I'm dying with the pain and it was bloodshot and sure thats just as bad as the MAN FLU!! He couldn't drive home properly from the Weekend away...  Dramatics!! Everytime I'd get ready to go out then... Your not putting that stupid glitter again are ya??!!

(Don't worry ladies I loved my glitter more than him and it was one or the other... I now have a drawer full of glitters) 

No other men have been harmed or dangered in another glitter makeup look again!! 

So can you imagine the mess and drama over glitter beards.... They would be eating it and there would be sore eyes to beat the band, and women giving out over their glitters being used.

As funky and different as they look I don't think I could go out with a fella rocking a glitter beard I'd either be jealous of their glitter, or not able for the drama going home and the removal process!! 

What do you think Ladies?? 

Rebecca xxxx 

Beauty Bargain of the Week - Batiste Dry Shampoo

So it's that time of the week again... Monday means Beauty Bargain and this week its for the hair.

Batiste Blush Dry Shampoo is only €2.75 in Penny's which is a great saving as most pharmacy's or stores is over the €3 mark.

Now this dry shampoo is not for everyone you either love or hate it! So personally I think it all depends on your hair type.
Mine is fine but I've a lot of it and can become greasy quite quickly Even so much as touching it will have it dirty looking.
I have to admit tho I'm a massive fan if this one. 
It has a soft floral scent to it gives it a fresh smell in between washes.

It can be quite white and chalky when you first spray it to the hair. Leave it for a couple if mintutes to do its job and run your hands through your hair and brush remaining powder out of your hair.
This dry shampoo is great for adding volume to the roots and hair if you have fine or flat hair.

Some people apply it to their hair and sleep in it and brush out the next morning to really let it add volume and clean the hair in between washes.
Now when I say clean your hair in between washes I don't mean leave your hair for days if you wash your hair every second day/daily or weekly. This is designed to freshin up the hair if you don't have time to wash your hair or on the go. Don't use it as something to wash your hair or you will be very disappointed!!

If you have tried it or plan on picking it up let me know how you get on!

Rebecca xxx

Sleek Cosmetics Limited Edition i- Lust Palette

I'm really loving all the new products Sleek Cosmetics are releasing lately... Its just a nightmare to get your hands on them!!

I've been popping in and out of Boots in Liffey Valley a lot in the hope if the New i-Lust Palette The Gold Standard being restocked but I stumbled across it in Kellys Pharmacy and there is was!!
Kelly's had only restocked the Sleek stand and the new palette was there. It was very hard to contain my excitement :) It was only €8.99 which is a massive bargain in my opinion.

There are 6 shades of eye shadows in the palette and two are a creamy texture. They are all fab shimmer shades which are suitable for every eye colour.... I just love them :)
I'm dying to try them out and do a step by step look with them. 
If you are on Snapchat head over to my Snapchat if you want to see step by step makeup looks.... lipstickglitz is mine... So go follow :)

If you manage to get your hands on this palette of amazing ness its definitely a Christmas stocking filler!!

If you have picked it up or plan on picking one up let me know how you get on.

Rebecca xxx

Nivea Post Shave Balm

Ok Ladies have you all heard about the amazing Nivea after shave balm????
I had been hearing how great it was as a makeup base/primer so said I'd pick it up and give it a try.

I popped into Super value and it happened to have a special on of €4 for a 100ml bottle. It was a sign!!! ;)
Boots and most supermarkets and pharmacy's stock it so shop around and see who has it on special offer.

The next day I tried it..... And I've been using it ever since!! Its incredible!! No joke... Get out and pick some up if there is none knocking about in your house belonging to your partner/brothers/fathers.
So its not just for men!!!

Because its main ingredient is glycerine this holds your makeup in place and it will not budge from your face along with it improving on skins sensitivity and redness.
I use a small amount daily as my base and just apply a small amount of extra primer just on my T-Zone area as it always tends to become oily no matter what I use.. This prevents this from happening.

I would highly highly recommend this to everyone !! The difference it makes to your makeup when applied it appears more flawless and stays put much much longer.

This is my new holy grail of beauty products :)

Have you tried it or picked it up?
Let me know how you have got on if you have :)

Rebecca xxx

Sleek Cosmetics Solstice Highlighting Palette

So as you all know I'm a massive fan of highlighting and contouring.
I picked up this AMAZING Sleek Cosmetics Solstice highlighting palette for €13.49 in Boots

I had my eye on it for awhile but as usual what you want is nearly almost sold out the minute products hit the shelf! So I waited..... Patiently....kinda!! And finally picked it up.

Mother devine Jesus its AMAZING :)
The pigment and quality in the 4 shades is just incredible. There's a pink, yellow and iced white/yellow powders and one cream shade which ISNA soft pinky/nude tone.

I apply it above my cheeks, tip of nose, above my brows and cupids bow (above the lips)
A little goes a long way with these highlighters.... These are not for the faint hearted but if you love a good highlight then these are your babies!!

The packaging along in fab a lovely rose gold kind of a shade and super shiny.. When you open the palette there's a mirror which is very handy for on the go. The price point is great too and always great when Boots do 3 for 2.
I love the Sleek brand and this is a massive winner in my eyes. They are budget friendly and just as good if not better than highend brands :)

So if you haven't already picked up this Solstice palette get out and get it, this would also make an amazing stocking filler for any makeup lover :)

Rebecca xxx

Physicians Formula event in Lloyd's Pharmacy

Last week I attended a Physicians Formula makeup demo event to celebrate them being launched into Lloyd's Pharmacy in the Ashleaf Shopping Centre.
Physician Formula are an American Cosmetics Brand who are amazing. I've used a few of the products prior to the event and still do such as a highlighter and blush and both come in a compact type of packaging with a mirror or brush built into the really pretty packaging.
The packaging is a complete eye turner and if you are anything like me who is drawn to packaging alone you will love the range. The quality, durability and pricing is both brilliant and reasonable which is also a winner in my opinion!!

So at the event the lovely Emma Farrell who owns efcreativestudios.com demo'd a makeup look using the Physicians Formula brand on the fab Holly Carpenter 
Emma went into great detail and talked everyone through the look really well. The do's and don'ts in applying makeup along with answering some great questions along the way.

The brand itself is cruelty free and suitable for all skin types especially sensitive skin....yep I said it even sensitive skin and speaking from and super super sensitive person it does not irritate my skin in anyway!!

 

Here is the finished look on Holly.... How fab is her makeup :)

 

From one Makeup Artist to another Emma done a fab job on the makeup look on Holly. She went for a soft smokey eye that is suitable for everyone because its not too heavy on the eyes and soft contouring.

For the eyes Emma used these amazing glitter cream shadows which can be used a base to hold the shadow on top in place and intensify the colour also.

These pots come in a set of three and €16.90 the shimmer pigment in them are amazing!!

 

The event itself was great I really enjoyed the evening and all the staff at Lloyd's couldn't be anymore helpful and super friendly.

There was a table set up for refreshments and nibbles which was so pretty and I couldn't resist helping myself to a drink from Sprout & Co. A cake pop and cookies

They didn't last long when I got home :)

 

Physicians Formula kindly gifted everyone with a goody bag with lots of their products which was too kind of them

Happy Booster Bronzer €15.90

Shimmer Strips Eyeshadow & Bronzer €16.90

Smokey Shadow Shimmer Strips €15.90

Shimmer Strips & Liner €15.90

Sexy Booster Lip Gloss €13.90

 

All reviews on these products will be up soon but in the mean time to see some looks using these products and some of my other Physicians Formula products head over to my Snapchat: lipstickglitz to see daily looks and tips and tricks using these products.

 

Thank you for taking the time to read all about how I got on at such a lovely event and evening with great company. Make sure you pop into Llyod's Pharmacy as they are nationwide and stock lots more beauty products, skincare, tanning along with general pharmacy products. They do have some amazing pre made hampers in stock for Christmas which are perfect for gifts for every age group. Also thank you to Emily from the Publicity Loft for inviting me and being so lovely on the night :)

 

 

 

Till next time

Rebecca xxx

 

Beauty Bargain of The Week - Catrice Liquid Camoflage Concealer

So its that time of the week again..... And I'm delighted that this weeks Beauty Bargain is Catrice Cosmetics Liquid Camoflage High Coverage Concealer!!
For only €3.99 you get this little bit of magic in a tube :) :)

Its one of my Holy Grail products at the moment because of how good it is. I picked one up in the shade 010  Porcelain

It reads:
Liquid, high coverage and ultra long lasting concealer. Perfectly camouflages under eye circles, spots and even tattoos.

I have quite a lot of redness on my face at the moment from medication along with breakouts from dreaded horemones ( men have it way too easy )
You apply it with the wand to any areas of the face but I highlight with it so I apply it under my eyes bringing it down a little to give the highlighted effect.
Its a bit thicker in consistency which is great as it gives you that flawless effect because if its coverage.
It spreads well so you can use your fingers, sponge, beauty blender or brush.
I use my dome shaped kabuki brush!

It says its waterproof.... And it really is so the durability is incredible almost like the Mac Pro Longwear Concealer but slightly thicker in consitancy.
It doesn't crease either which we all love and need in our lives!!
You can also set with powder and bake over it which is great as it stays put and doesn't budge when wiping off excess powder.

For only €3.99 its a complete BARGAIN although I have noticed when Catrice stock their stands it sells out VERY FAST!!  There are two shades available and I went with the lightest shade possible for highlighting.
Although if you do have any blemishes or spots on your face around the nose, chin or jaw line and its paler than your foundation colour. Apply it to them areas first before your foundation as your foundation colour will hide the brightness that bit more.

This would make a perfect stocking filler for any lover of makeup for Christmas :)

Let me know what you think of it or plan on picking it up!! :)

Rebecca xxx

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