Eye shadow palette

Hey guys!

Well I finally did it! I got the Urban Decay Smoky Palette! Well I actually have it a awhile now but I wanted to try the shades before writing about it. I have never known love until now. The pigmentation is fabulous and the colours are exactly what I was looking for!

My mother also likes to 'borrow' it so it goes missing quite a lot. It really is my go to palette as a little goes a long way. The box is sturdy and comes with a really good mirror. Honestly you could buy one just like it in a home shop. The brush is insanely good too. You get shiny and matte versions off four of the shades which is really good for transition shades and all.My absolute favourite colour is 'armor' which is a sparkly sliver colour. I always start off with 'combat' though. It is a perfect peachy colour for my eyes. 'High' is a great colour to go on over top as its a really light sparkly colour with a hint of pink. I ALWAYS use it on and under my brow bone for a little lift!

I believe it is worth every penny! It will last a really long time as a little goes such a long way! It's also perfect for a gift for someone.


Toodles guys!
Derrykeel Diva!

Changes!!

From taking a break the past few weeks and getting some inspiration, I've decided to change my blog up a bit. Of course I will still feature make-up but it will also be lifestyle, travel, tags and my interests. My main interest is paranormal research but that won't be a topic on this blog.

I love travelling, my lifestyle and of course doing fun tags!! So please continue reading my new and improved blog and share it with friends!!!

Love you guys!!

Derrykeel Diva!

My Skincare routine

Hey guys!

So as promised as a bit of a shake up I'm doing my skin care routine. I don't use a lot of high end products for this so my skincare should be really affordable for you guys!

First in the morning. When I get up I wash my face in lukewarm water using a clean facecloth and I pat it dry with another clean cloth. Before putting on my make-up I like to use the Garnier Wake me up! for dull skin. This is a moisturizer in a gel form. It also works as a primer and serum. I use my index and middle fingers to sweep it around my skin. Following I put on an actual primer. I use the Isadora primer and the put on the days makeup.


I think removing your makeup properly is the most important thing.  I always remove my make up properly after coming home. I love to use the Simple Micellar water. This has no colours or fragrances so it is really kind to skin. This removes makeup and cleanses at the same time. I put this on one of those round cotton pad thingies and wipe it all over my race. Don't vigorously rub it as that hurts the skin. You don't have to rinse this off.  I remove the heavy makeup using this and to get the makeup left behind I use a charcoal cleanser. This is called Biore and it works miracles. I just adore it. Biore just gets all the make up I left behind out. Once that is washed off I moisturize my skin using a gentle mosturiser. I LOVE the Vichy  Aqualia Thermal  Night Spa cream gel. It is for really sensitive skin like mine. I don't think is advertised as a moisturizer but I treat it like one. It also comes in one for during the day which is light and lasts for 48 hours. I got a few testers of that and I really like it. I do not moisturize  my nose or chin as that is where all the oil is on my nose and I don't want it to produce anymore!!

My neighbour makes soap from goats milk and she gives me two different types: Charcoal and porridge oats. Believe it or not porridge oats are great. Women going back hundreds of years used them for clear skin so I said I'd give them a try. If you can get your hands on soaps like those I really would recommend them as they really do work great.

My skin is super sensitive so all the products I have mentioned above so not hurt my skin or damage it so they should work for you. I have really really oily skin so that is why charcoal is mentioned so frequently.

If you want me to talk about any products I've mentioned don't hesitate to leave a comment.

Tell your friends about the blog please. I'd like to gain some popularity and I will see you guys here soon! I will make a detailed post about how I remove my make up properly again but for now.

See you guys later!!!
Claire.

Guys
So I got this beautiful Benefit box full of amazing Benefit products. As it was bought in the EU it is cruelty free thanks to the law that was passed in 2013 in not going to get into it here but just google 'EU cosmetics act 2013' or something like that and you'll know what I'm on about. Anyway the box is called 'Do the Hoola. Beyond bronze kit.' It is the cutest thing ever! It is full of Benefits most popular products in travel sizes. I think it retails for about €40 but I got it for €29. It comes with The Hoola powder bronzer, 'Dew the Hoola' bronzer, the iconic Benefit brush, 'They're real!' Mascara, The ultra plush lip gloss in 'Hoola and the 'Benebalm.'

I love this little kit and the packaging is so cute. Included there is a mirror and a little Tips and Tricks guide for the products inside. If you are flying with Airlingus at any stage they sell this kit on the flight which is where I got it at a discount. The products are in travel size and you can do your contouring, bronzing, mascara and lips in just this little case. The lip gloss just makes your lips look so plump and the colour is just a beautiful nude brown.

The Benebalm is a tinted red lip balm which moisturises your lips in a really nice way and is awesome for no make up make up. It hydrates your lips and keeps them fresh all day! Love the fact you don't need lipstick or lip pencil for colour after you put it on. 


The 'Dew the Hoola' bronzer is a matte sheer bronzer which is good for contouring especially if you have a warm skin tone. Blend under the cheek bones, jawline, hairline, widows peak wherever you like to contour. It is a liquid and a little goes along way! 


The classic 'Hoola' bronzer is a nice powder bronzer which can also be used to contour. The brush which is included is great to use with the bronzer. This can also work for pale people if you want to contour but the trick is to use a light hand and blend, blend and a bit more blend. 

Finally the 'They're real!' Mascara is amazing for those long black lashes that every make up fan loves! It is a nice black colour and of used correctly it just gives your lashes such volume! I like to hold the wand horizontally and wiggle it side to sode while moving up on the eyelashes. 

I think this is an amazing kit all round especially if you are travelling and want lots of products but don't have enough space.  Just to make things clear I am not sponsored by Benefit I just really love this kit. I am not sponsored by any make up company/brand everything on this blog is my own opinions and reactions to these make up products. I don't have money to squander on really high end products so there will be budget brands on this blog too especially NYX as you know I love their products as the quality and the prices. 

If you have any product you think I should try or you would like to see featured on here please don't hesitate to leave a comment. Tell your friends about this blog as if love to make it as popular as possible! 

Love you guys!
I'm thinking of doing my skin care routine for my next post just to change things up a little! 
Anyway! Until next time! 

Concealer

Hey people!

So remember before when I was complaining about not having a proper concealer that really worked? Well I got one! You guessed it! It is by NYX. It is the NYX HD concealer in CW 02 Fair. It gives a great coverage especially for bags under your eyes. This is participating good for me as I have such a habit staying up late watching TV! The colour is so natural, the texture is creamy and just glides on, all it needs is a bit of a pat from the beauty blender or whatever brush/sponge you use. I've tried a lot of concealer sand this one is by far the best. Now before you jump to conclusions no I'm not sponsored by NYX. I wish I was! I just love their products and they are affordable and cruelty free.

The packaging is simple. The product does last a long time. It is useable (is that a word?!) for six months. I got it for about €7.50 again really affordable. It is from the same line as the green concealer I did a post on before. I use the two together in cases when there is a red volcano on my face. I have problems with acne around my chin and between my eyebrows. Disgusting I know but this concealer covers it all up.

If I was to only choose one brand to wear it would be NYX. I've never had a problem with their products. The prices are great and the quality is so high. They do so many dupes for very high end products which I will do a blog post on at some stage, in gathering information and products! They even have a dupe for 'Skylie' but more about that again.

Thanks guys!
Claire.

My Nails

Fashionistas!

 I was on my holidays in Portugal about a month ago and I decided to get my nails done. There was this cute little beauty shop across the road from the house I was staying in and I couldn't help myself! I got burgundy gel nails with a diamond design on my ring fingers. The nail artist was absolutely lovely and we were able to communicate. She listened to what I had to say and was really good at her work. My nails stayed on for about two weeks until I got them professionally removed by the beautician in my local area. I really loved the gel nails and I am getting them done again (albeit by another artist!) I don't have photos of my previous nail art but I will post about my new ones! I didn't think gel nails would suit me because I lead a busy lifestyle but I was able to write, work and type with them! If anyone is interested in this nail artist I saw I can give you the website, I won't share it here obviously!! I used fake nails before as I keep my own nails very short and painted black. If you do get gel nails or any type of fake nail remember applying and keeping the nail over your own does not damage it despite popular belief, it is removing it incorrectly. Always get them removed by a professional!! My local nail artist offers a nail removal and manicure afterward!!

Until I post again!

Claire

NYX Soft Matte Lip Creams.

Hello guys!!
Love you!

I was searching youtube videos and procrastinating getting the shower about two weeks ago when I was watching itsBlackFriday the Gothic youtuber. She had just gotten a bag of products from my favourite brand NYX and was sharing what she got. My local chemist has a big NYX counter so I really wanted to see what she got. She had purchased some lip creams, her favourite being Transylvania, which is a really nice plum purple colour. The next day I was in the chemist when I saw that they had a new stock of the lip creams in. I got two shades Transylvania and Copenhagen, which is a similar but more reddish colour. they were about 7.50 euro each and I just couldn't wait to play with them!! I got home and immediately tried them on. They both just glided on leaving the most intense colour I have ever worn, they didn't dry out my lips and they didn't come off when I was eating my food. I love them both and couldn't pick a favouite. The range is very broad with nudes,pinks,reds and other colours. I am planning on purchasing a nude colour to wear on days when I am out and about during the day as the shades I have are more suitable at night and I don't have enough confidence to wear them going out!!! If you are looking for a good colour that is kind to your lips and stays on then I strongly recommend this line. You have to be careful when appling as they are creams. NYX have lip liners out and there is colours that match this range but I don't have them, for Transylvania they have a colour called  Prune no. 834 and for Copenhagen Prune also works.

I have these for a few weeks and someone in my family has taken Copenhagen and I cannot find it!! It was the only one in stock which sneakily hid at the back so I could run to bank but it has vanished and I am really annoyed as I LOVED that colour! I am hoping the chemist gets another shipping in soon!!!

Love you!!

Claire

Here is a link to the video which insipired this post and I will get swatches as soon as possible!
https://youtu.be/r7Ukjxhd0MU?list=PL59vfyUAOAnJpUAn5DiQ9cJ3_LlaM7u7K