BEST OF 2015

Foundation


Another year goes by and I am yet to find a more reliable foundation than my beloved Estée Lauder Double Wear. 
The coverage, the longevity and the overall performance of this product outdoes every other foundation I have tried this year.
Drop into the lovely girls in Debenhams Henry Street to get colour matched.



False lashes


Gone are the days when I would spend €8 on one pair of Eyelures.
Not only are Primark Sultry lashes great quality, at €1.50
a pair they won't break the bank. 
The perfect replacement for your expensive high end favourites.


 


Tan


2015 was without a doubt the year of Cocoa Brown. 
Not only did Marissa Carter dominate the self tan market with her 1 hour mouse, she then went on to release a life saver for last minute nights out with 2 instant bronzing gels and finally topped off the year with the release of beautiful Golden Goddess body oil.
I can't recommend cocoa brown products enough, I honestly have not used any other brand since I started using them!
I am very excited to see what they have to offer for 2016.









Highlight & Contour 


Highlight & contour became a major part of our make up routines in 2015 and when you see the difference it can make to your overall make up look it is no surprise. 
Using the right products can make such a difference with minimal time and effort. 
My favourite highlighter and one that every make up lover should have in their collection is Mary Lou Manizer by The Balm.





Brushes


My favourite brushes of 2015 and of all time are Real Techniques. 
If like me you love a flawless finish to your foundation then go for the "Expert face brush". 
If you love a big bronzer brush that applies powder beautifully then go for their award winning "Powder brush".
Once you start using these brushes you will find that your Real Techniques collection will grow very fast.







Lipstick


It was the year that Kylie Jenner's lips blew up (literally) and whether you're a fan or not it had us all searching for that perfect nude/ brown lip shade. My 3 favourites are Velvet Teddy, Brave and Whirl.




Flormar


A brand I fell in love with this year is Flormar. 
They produce high quality products that come with high street prices and this is what separates them from other drug store brands. 
Their "Illuminating primer make up base" stands out from the crowd and I have been reaching for this over my Mac Prep & Prime for the past few months.



If you try any of these products on my recommendation let me know what you think of them!
Thanks for reading x x x




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  1. katie garner15 January 2016 at 14:06

    I'm Inlove with the primark lashes! Every time I go in there I always grab a few as they're so cheap but nice!

    garnerkatie.blogspot.co.uk

    Xx

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