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Summer 2010 Nail Trend

Summer 2010 Nail Trend

When Chanel release a new colour for the season you can be guaranteed it will be THE hottest colour to wear, that and it will be sold out, gone without a trace just as you give in to buying a bottle!  If you want to know what to have drooled all over you talons this [...]

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No Makeup Jessica?

No Makeup Jessica?

Jessica Simpson is the cover for the May issue of ‘Marie Claire,’ in which claims the photo was taken “with absolutely no makeup or retouching.” “I don’t have anything to prove anymore,” Jessica told the magazine. “What other people think of me is not my business.” She looks fresh-faced and gorgeous, but no makeup at [...]

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My Top 5 Cosmetics

My Top 5 Cosmetics

When you think of addictions you would be inclined to think of cigarettes, coffee, soaps, eating or drinking.  Or, if you are anything like us girls here at wow you think of your cosmetics bag (suitcase for me!).  We were having a ‘what’s your desert island must have’ banter (we are all allowed a little [...]

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Pick of the Day – Blush

Pick of the Day – Blush

For today’s pick we focused on nail care following a conversation we had about what’s in our cosmetic bags!  This has got to be the one item we should all have in our cosmetic line up – Jessica’s Blush Nail Varnish.  It’s been a favourite of mine for the last few years and popular with [...]

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Lancome’s Latest Bronzer

Lancome’s Latest Bronzer

Lancome have just launched a new compact bronzing palette.  It’s a limited-edition Golden Croisette bronzing palette to be precise.  There’s a stretch in the days, the occasional blast of sunshine and the smell of fresh cut grass in the air all meaning one thing, it’s time to find to perfect fake tan and bronzing powders!  [...]

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Pick of the Day – Bourjois Darlings

Pick of the Day – Bourjois Darlings

Pick of the day today has got to be Bourjois‘ Little Round Pot Blush.  Yes, it has been around for a while and at no point have we ever heard anyone say a bad word about this little pot of attitude, well, maybe the odd comment on how the brush won’t win any awards!  We [...]

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Product Review – La Roche-Posay Scrub

Product Review – La Roche-Posay Scrub

I’ve been testing the La Roche-Posay – Physiological Ultra-Fine Scrub for the last few weeks and here is how it went. I have very sensitive skin and have always found it near to impossible to get a facial exfoliator that doesn’t leave my skin feeling tight and quite red and aggravated.  I therefore gave up [...]

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Product Review – Dove Men Care Range

Product Review – Dove Men Care Range

Yes, it’s that time again when we like to make the boys feel included!  We were recently sent some of the Dove Men Care range to test which included an antiperspirant and roll on deodorant and a face and bodywash (all in one wash).  As this is a mans review please expect minimal use of [...]

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Calling all Balmain Fans..

Calling all Balmain Fans..

News just in… Balmain’s latest fragrance, Ambre Gris is now exclusively available at Brown Thomas, Dublin. AmbreGris is described as an opulent fragrance with a sensual trail which will make heads turn!  Faithful to the brand’s image in fashion, the scent is a thoughtful blend of shifted sophistication, it combines elegance and exception. Paying attention [...]

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Product Review – He-Shi Multi Bronze

Product Review – He-Shi Multi Bronze

Yes, pale and interesting is in but a quick brush of bronzer is almost an essential for Irish skin to give a more alive and less dead vibe to our white complexions.   I’ve been testing out the He-Shi bronzer over the last few weeks.  Being a creature of habit and a user of Egypt Wonder [...]

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