Products I regret buying! 16/04/16

Hey everyone! Hope you are all well. 

Today's blog post is a little different. I'll be talking about some of the products I regret buying. Some were just not worth the price, did not agree with my skin, I didn't like the smell etc. 

* DISCLAIMER*

I am not telling you not to buy these products, I'm just explaining that they didn't work for me. You might love them! Just sharing my experience with them. 

Hope you enjoy this different blog post!

1.Anastasia Beverly Hills Powder Contour Kit

So this is probably the most hyped about contour palette. It's priced at €47.60 (available on beautybay.com) but I decided to get it because I had heard such good reviews. The cool tone contour shade "fawn" is a lot less powdery than the rest and is not as pigmented as the other shades. I find it hard to blend. The  "banana" shade is nice for brightening but again is nothing special. The other contour shades mixed together are nice and are lovely and pigmented. I love using them as eyeshadows. I feel like they're a different formula to the more popular "fawn" and "banana" shades. The packaging is sturdy and is magnetic which is good for travelling. I'm mad to try their cream contour pallette. I also love their Dipbrow Pomade and I've heard great things about their eyeshadows!

2.Wake Me Up foundation by Rimmel

This foundation just never sat well on my skin. I know it is meant to have a dewy effect but it just looked shiny and greasy on my skin. The shade range isn't great and overall just wasn't for me! I do love Rimmel as an affordable brand though. I'm a big fan of the Lasting Perfection foundation-an oldie but a goodie! I also love the Wake Me Up concealer!

3. Gerard Cosmetics Lipsticks.

I really have nothing good to say about these lipsticks, I bought them on sale on Beauty Bay (available here) and I really regret buying these, They do have a great colour range but the texture is really just crap. I was quite disappointed because some of my favourite youtubers hyped these up! They cracked on my lips, have a weird smell and overall were just horrible. I've heard quite a few controversies about this brand since purchasing them but I won't get into that today!

I have however heard they have improved their formulas with their liquid lipsticks,I'd like to try those!

4.Smashbox Photo Finish Primer

I know lots of people who are mad about this primer but it just really didn't work for me. It's silicone based and it just made my foundation slip and slide around my face,not a good look! I haven't looked back since I started using the Nivea For Men Post Shave Balm as a primer( full blog post here!)

5. Master Kajal by Maybelline in shade Navy Night

This felt so stiff on my eyes and would not blend for the life of me! It's a lovely shade and shape, its just a shame its not pigmented/ usable enough for me :(

There we have it! So sorry again with the delay, I feel it would be more realistic for us to post one a week as I'm approaching my Leaving Cert.exams soon! Thanks so much for reading this post. If you like any of the above mentioned products let us know! Or let us know if you have had the same problems as I had!

Stay sparkling,

Edel and Tess x

Ranting about Runners! 07/04/2016

Hey Everyone! Hope all is well! It seems like forever since the last blog, between holidays and everything life has been so busy! How fast did the last month go? Its Mad!

Today's blog is one that I think everyone will enjoy! This seasons runners... All brands have seriously upped their game in the sneakers department, whether its for playing sport of looking so stylish!

Here are our top pics from this season on the high street... (Fortunately for you all that can shop in the kiddies section like me, shoes are soooo much cheaper, so never forget that!)

I cannot even begin to think about how much money Adidas have made from selling Superstars alone. They come in every colour you could ask for and are DIVINE. Love my pair (which go back into the box after I wear them of course)
Buy Here.

Any One that has ever worn a pair of New Balance know that they are the comfiest shoes ever. So fab for a casual day out!
Buy Here.

LOVE THESE. Perfect to add a pop of colour to any outfit (especially if black is your fav. colour to wear!)
Buy Here.

White Runners are here to stay! How gorge are there Nike Theas from Schuh!
Buy Here.

I love the colour pink sooooo much!!!!! These are amazing and 100% m,y next purchase! SWEATING!!
Buy here.

The Classics are back! These Reebocks have also been spotted on Pippa O' Connor so they must be stylish! (And they come in all different colours)
€78 Buy Here.




Thanks so much for everyone that took the time to read Today's blog. I hope you enjoyed reading it as much as I enjoyed looking at all the fab runners!

So sorry for the delay!

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Stay Sparkling,
Tess And Edel x