physicians formula
clockwise l-r; Olay complete care + everyday sunshine moisturiser*, MAC strobe cream,  Gosh giant sun powder*, Seventeen stay time concealer in extra fair, Physicians Formula BB powder*
Hey everyone,

Summer has begun [although in this weather, you mightn't have noticed it..] and it's the time of year when I like to have a bit of extra sparkle in my step, and on my face! I love a good matte face in all honesty, but most days I got for a dewy look. I've been using a combination of products recently to try get that coveted Summer 'glow'. Having typical Irish pale skin, I either; 
a) get really burnt even with SPF50 on
b) come out in a heat rash or
c) don't change colour at all!
I find it quite hard to get gleaming look, but these products have definitely made a change to my makeup routine.

Olay complete care + everyday sunshine moisturiser*; I was sent this last week to try out and I'm already loving it! I had actually never even seen it shops before, so I was super excited to put it to use. I believe it comes in light and deep, but the light shade is perfect for me. It's basically a moisturiser with a self tanning element, that brings up a lovely natural colour to the face. It claims to bring up your face colour by two shades, and if you used it twice daily I could definitely see that happening! I've been using it every morning and already I can see a difference. The consistency reminds me of suncream for some reason, but I can definitely see myself using this over the Summer daily. €11.49

MAC strobe cream;  I got matched for a mac foundation a few months ago and the girl at the counter gave me a sample of some and also some strobe cream. At first, I wasn't entirely sure what to do with it!Simply mix it in with your foundation to get the overall dewy look, or sometimes I like to apply it directly onto my cheekbones before foundation. €17 for 30ml

Gosh giant sun powder*; I've been using this for months now and it's a brilliant all rounder. It's a gorgeous facial and body highlighter, or even as a bronzer as it is more warm toned. It's also a favorite among celebrities like Rosanna Davison, and you get so much product for the price! Score. €19.99

Seventeen stay time concealer [extra fair]; I have a bit of a love hate relationship with this concealer, I'm not going to lie. I usually only use it when I need to lighten a concealer that's too dark, but recently I've been using it as a cream highlight. Using a lighter concealer under your eyes really brightens up the area. I never use this to cover spots though, as it doesn't seem to cover anything! €5.69

Physicians Formula BB powder; You might remember that not so long ago, I headed to the Physicians Formula Irish launch [read about it here!] and this powder has really stood out for me. I'd never tried a BB powder prior to this- heck, I'd never even heard of one! It's like a highlighter-cross-powder- you can use it to set your makeup whilst also adding a bit of shimmer, or use it as a highlighter. I love the compartment underneath with the brush and mirror, perfect for travelling! 



Do you use any of these products to get that Summer glow?
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How To Get That Summer Glow

5.26.2014

clockwise l-r; Olay complete care + everyday sunshine moisturiser*, MAC strobe cream,  Gosh giant sun powder*, Seventeen stay time concealer in extra fair, Physicians Formula BB powder*
Hey everyone,

Summer has begun [although in this weather, you mightn't have noticed it..] and it's the time of year when I like to have a bit of extra sparkle in my step, and on my face! I love a good matte face in all honesty, but most days I got for a dewy look. I've been using a combination of products recently to try get that coveted Summer 'glow'. Having typical Irish pale skin, I either; 
a) get really burnt even with SPF50 on
b) come out in a heat rash or
c) don't change colour at all!
I find it quite hard to get gleaming look, but these products have definitely made a change to my makeup routine.

Olay complete care + everyday sunshine moisturiser*; I was sent this last week to try out and I'm already loving it! I had actually never even seen it shops before, so I was super excited to put it to use. I believe it comes in light and deep, but the light shade is perfect for me. It's basically a moisturiser with a self tanning element, that brings up a lovely natural colour to the face. It claims to bring up your face colour by two shades, and if you used it twice daily I could definitely see that happening! I've been using it every morning and already I can see a difference. The consistency reminds me of suncream for some reason, but I can definitely see myself using this over the Summer daily. €11.49

MAC strobe cream;  I got matched for a mac foundation a few months ago and the girl at the counter gave me a sample of some and also some strobe cream. At first, I wasn't entirely sure what to do with it!Simply mix it in with your foundation to get the overall dewy look, or sometimes I like to apply it directly onto my cheekbones before foundation. €17 for 30ml

Gosh giant sun powder*; I've been using this for months now and it's a brilliant all rounder. It's a gorgeous facial and body highlighter, or even as a bronzer as it is more warm toned. It's also a favorite among celebrities like Rosanna Davison, and you get so much product for the price! Score. €19.99

Seventeen stay time concealer [extra fair]; I have a bit of a love hate relationship with this concealer, I'm not going to lie. I usually only use it when I need to lighten a concealer that's too dark, but recently I've been using it as a cream highlight. Using a lighter concealer under your eyes really brightens up the area. I never use this to cover spots though, as it doesn't seem to cover anything! €5.69

Physicians Formula BB powder; You might remember that not so long ago, I headed to the Physicians Formula Irish launch [read about it here!] and this powder has really stood out for me. I'd never tried a BB powder prior to this- heck, I'd never even heard of one! It's like a highlighter-cross-powder- you can use it to set your makeup whilst also adding a bit of shimmer, or use it as a highlighter. I love the compartment underneath with the brush and mirror, perfect for travelling! 



Do you use any of these products to get that Summer glow?
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Hey everyone,

I was recently invited along to the launch of cult American brand Physicians Formula in the Morrison Hotel. First Wet N' Wild.. Now Physicians Formula! I love how brands are taking the leap over to our small island, and fingers crossed NYX and Milani are to follow.

Physicians Formula were founded in 1937 by Dr. Frank Crandall, who wanted to create cosmetic and skincare products for his wife with sensitive skin. Believe it or not, they're America's number one bronzer brand, which is phenomenal in my eyes! They were the first brand to create hypo-allergenic makeup and also the first to introduce SPF to makeup. Not only that, but they have an organic wear collection, and the products are infused with vitamins and minerals to nourish the skin. Sounds very promising to me!


I had a brilliant night at the launch party, and had the opportunity to mingle with bloggers like Zoë, Beth, Emma and Samantha. They had bowls of colourful jellies and samples of the products for us to 'play' with. I really like the look of their pH blushers, which adjust to match your skin-tone- crazy, right?!

I've been trying out a few of their products since the launch, and I adore the Super BB powder*. It has a slight sheen to it, so can be used for an all over glow or in selected areas for a light highlight! I also love how there's a secret compartment underneath with a brush, as does the Season-to-Season Bronze Booster*. All the products have exceptional packaging, and prices range from €10.99 to €19.90.

Physicians Formula will be available in Irish pharmacies nationwide from June 1st.

Will you be trying Physicians Formula any time soon?

 *PS- As I don't have the time to post daily on my blog, I do post daily on my twitter and instagram, and I'm getting my facebook up and running again also! Click my social media icons below to keep up to date*

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where to find me >

Items marked with a * were sent to me for consideration. All views are my own! Read my full disclaimer here.

Physicians Formula Irish Launch!

5.14.2014


Hey everyone,

I was recently invited along to the launch of cult American brand Physicians Formula in the Morrison Hotel. First Wet N' Wild.. Now Physicians Formula! I love how brands are taking the leap over to our small island, and fingers crossed NYX and Milani are to follow.

Physicians Formula were founded in 1937 by Dr. Frank Crandall, who wanted to create cosmetic and skincare products for his wife with sensitive skin. Believe it or not, they're America's number one bronzer brand, which is phenomenal in my eyes! They were the first brand to create hypo-allergenic makeup and also the first to introduce SPF to makeup. Not only that, but they have an organic wear collection, and the products are infused with vitamins and minerals to nourish the skin. Sounds very promising to me!


I had a brilliant night at the launch party, and had the opportunity to mingle with bloggers like Zoë, Beth, Emma and Samantha. They had bowls of colourful jellies and samples of the products for us to 'play' with. I really like the look of their pH blushers, which adjust to match your skin-tone- crazy, right?!

I've been trying out a few of their products since the launch, and I adore the Super BB powder*. It has a slight sheen to it, so can be used for an all over glow or in selected areas for a light highlight! I also love how there's a secret compartment underneath with a brush, as does the Season-to-Season Bronze Booster*. All the products have exceptional packaging, and prices range from €10.99 to €19.90.

Physicians Formula will be available in Irish pharmacies nationwide from June 1st.

Will you be trying Physicians Formula any time soon?

 *PS- As I don't have the time to post daily on my blog, I do post daily on my twitter and instagram, and I'm getting my facebook up and running again also! Click my social media icons below to keep up to date*

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where to find me >

Items marked with a * were sent to me for consideration. All views are my own! Read my full disclaimer here.
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