Lorna shares her favourite beauty products through reviews and videos as well as news of the latest beauty launches.
Spring is always a great time of year to update your make up routine as well as your wardrobes. I’ve spent the last month doing some research on new products as well as testing everything I get sent try to review for my blog. I’ve found some gems to start your new season look from foundations to nail polishes that I think are well worth the investment. I like to change up my foundations all the time and I’ve put…
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Spa days might be my favourite past time. Ok, I say that a lot of things are my favourite things to do, but the experience I am about to describe may just be it. This month I was invited to the La Mer spa which has opened in the newly refurbished Adare Manor, Co. Limerick. There are luxury destinations, and then there is Adare Manor which takes it to whole new levels. But back to the spa thing for a…
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With lot’s of new products launching on the market over the next month, it’s hard to pick a favourite, but I’ve narrowed it down to an edit of beauty launches to expect and be impressed by! CLINIQUE Available right now is Clinique Fit, a capsule collection of skincare designed for use post-exercise. And the products are specialised enough to do exactly what you need after getting your sweat on. My main find from this range is the Neutralising Face Powder…
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Since my late twenties I’ve had an abundance of skin issues, mainly on my face. I seemed to have been given a free pass to clear skin in my teens, but as soon as adulthood came calling, it all went south. I developed mild acne and redness about eight or so years ago and tried a lot of things to fix it. I’ve spoken about how I dealt with clearing my skin with professional advice, but I’ve also been seeking…
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Who would say no to a couple of hours at a fabulous spa? Not me. So when the Sansana Spa at the Royal Marine Hotel in Dublin asked me to come and visit for a blog post, I had the day and time booked within five minutes of receiving the email. Spending time relaxing in a lovely setting, in the company of a great friend is always a welcome break. And spa time is the perfect time to do it.…
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I’ve been so delighted to be see a lot of new makeup products this season so far and I have to tell you, we are in for a treat. Whether you want a new foundation, a fancy eye palette, or a long stay lippie, I have found so many nice things. So to make it easier for you to find what you are looking for, I’ve broken this down into sections! Primers I’m never one to spend a fortune on…
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Finding sunscreen for pale skin always leads to a decision on which brand works best, what SPF you need and if re-application i the sun is needed. When I was in Africa last October, I experienced heat like never before. It was dry heat from a scorching sun that my skin was not suitable for. While I was there, I used P20 which I found brilliant. So I was delighted to partner with them for this blog post, having returned…
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I’ve recently had a hair change which means I have found some new favourite hair care products. So what’s new about my locks? Well I’ve been going to the team at Preen Hair & Beauty in Dublin for two years now and they know what to do every time I walk in the door. Most recently, I cut my hair extensions to match the length of my hair simply to make it more manageable. It still retains that thickness I…
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I have always had skin that has not been compliant and I have struggled over the years to find the right beauty products for pale skin as well as it’s changeable texture. But I’ve tried so many products over the years, that I have found some amazing things that work perfectly for paler skin tones. I tend to be a bit red too, so I need to find make up especially that gives an even complexion without being too dark.…
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There are so many skincare products out there for all kinds of skin; my skin is temperamental. One week it’s as clear as it ever was, the next, it’s decided to retaliate against all the makeup I apply. You can’t win sometimes. But thankfully, I’ve had a lot of great advice over the last year (you can check out some of my skin posts here) from Renew Clinics here in Dublin. I finally found a skincare routine that works for…
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