Mothers Day Gift Ideas | Beauty Special

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Hey everyone!

If your anything like me and late to the party every time then you may be on the hunt for a mother's day gift too!

My mother is pretty easy to buy for but I wanted to get her something that she would enjoy and make some memories with.
I want to share with you some of the interesting gift ideas I came across.

Let me know what you got your mumsie for her special day!!!

Love Louise xxxx


For the beauty lover

Online

Aromatherapy Massage With Jasmine Indian Head Massage  Groupon

This treat is perfect for those who want to be pampered but don't want to spend the day at the spa. For €26 this is a steal! The salon is based out in Kimmage, Dublin so if you want something closer to home there are more deals available nationwide starting from €20!


Shellac Manicure or Pedicure 

If your special lady prefers to have beautiful talons then this may be the deal for you.
This salon is based in Drumcondra, Dublin and you can have a manicure for €15 or mani/pedi for €28.


In Store 

Lancóme Advanced Génfique Serum Gift set 

Lancóme's Génifique serum helps to keep skin looking youthful and 96% of women would recommend to a friend.  It has biotechnology derived ingredients and has a unique dropper that pre loads the serum so you cant waste any product!! A little goes a long way, I have mine over a year! 

The gift set comes with Advanced Génifique serum 30ml, Youth activating cream 15ml, Génifique night cream 5ml and Génifique Eye Light-Pearl 5ml. It retails at €73 and for an extra €3 Brown Thomas will give the set the ultimate gift wrapping experience. It's what we shop in BT for right?


Giorgo Armani Prive  | Pivoine Suzhou Fragrance

 
The Pivoine Suzhou fragrance was inspired by the legendary gardens of Asia. The press release is so beeautifully written I will quote below. 
"With Pivoine Suzhou, Giorgio Armani has reinterpreted the Eau de Toilette, combining elegance and freshness with soft, lingering sensuality. An olfactory journey inspired by precious flowers and plants, sunlight and pure, cascading water- the source of nature. In China, its character also represents femininity – the yin  and the beginning of life itself."

This fragrance has captured the scent of the peony rose, China's most loved bloom. Initially it gives you a light scent of rose essence, it intensifies with a fruity scent and settles as a musk. The fragrance consists of Orcanox, rose of anais, tangerine, pink pepper, raspberry and a hint of patchouli.

If you are looking for an extra special gift for your beauty loving mother then this is it! 
This retails at €115 for 100ml so is not overly expensive either considering how luxurious this fragrance is. You can get this exclusively at Brown Thomas Dublin and Cork.
Your welcome :)


Come back tomorrow for some more gift ideas.!


Declaré - An Introduction to the brand | Declaré Series

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A sensitive skin care range for all

Hey everyone

Last week I got the opportunity to attend a media and press day for Swiss skin care brand Declaré.
They are by no means a new brand (They've been knocking about since 1979) or new to the Irish market (A new distributor KD Cosmetics is running the show).
I was surprised that I hadn't heard of the skin care range before now. However I am familiar with their sun care range - not that it's needed in Ireland. :D)

Declaré is a leading luxury skin care brand, available in 40 countries and specialises in sensitive skin care. They were the first company to exclusively formulate sensitive skin products back in the late seventies. They are hugely into scientific R&D and have won awards for creating innovative products. Not too dissimilar to the likes of Lancome who also invest a huge amount of time and money into research.

Declaré have all their products seperated into different areas to make the consumers life easier when searching for a solution to their problem area. See below!

 Facial Care (E:g If you have allergies you know you can be sure that anything the skin is normally allergic to wont be found in the range).
•Hydro Balance
•Vital Balance
•ProYouthing
•Age Control
•Caviar Perfection
•Pure Balance
•Allergy Balance
•Definite White
•Soft Cleansing
•Eye Contour

•Stress Balance

Mens 

Professional Assortment

Sun Sensitive

Body Care


Below are just a few reasons why I really like them. I'll also throw in some pictures of the event for the craic and by the end you should be up to speed. 
Come back tomorrow (and the rest of the week) as I will be telling you about my favourites from the huge range available.

The whole sensitive skin thing


I have sensitive skin. I have suffered with contact dermatitis for years and break into a rash when certain chemicals come near me. I really struggle to find a decent hard working hand cream. For example, The Neutrogena one makes my hands unbearably itchy and I refuse to walk around with a tub of aqueous cream. It's just so unfair!
This brand is what I have been searching for. Really. 


Affordable luxury


I don't know how many times I have gone to a luxury brand to repurchase gifts and almost died when I heard the price so I was expecting to hear similar Euro signs thrown around when we asked the important question "How much is this all going to cost me"? I was pleasantly surprised at the answer.. Imagine that? A 400ml bottle of cleanser for under €20! Higher price points at €50 mark. Happy days.

Keeping it in the family


I just love the fact the this brand is loved and owned by a family. The founder Mr Karl Troll is still hugely involved with the company. The daughter Barbara Troll who I was lucky enough to meet at the event is such a gorgeous and friendly woman that I couldn't help but instantly like her.
The company have won Spa Diamond awards for innovation in both 2013 and 2014.
Also the passion they have for the brand is so clear. They truly are product and skin care experts.

Barbara's colleague Elka performed a skin test on the day using this nifty gadget that magnified the image by 50 times to see if there was any sign of dryness or stress. The test showed that I had some dryness but as a whole my skin was thankfully even so no wrinkles just yet...
From that Elka recommended some products that I have been trying out for the last few days. I will give my verdict during the week. :)

Declaré in Ireland are super exclusive just now and available in select pharmacies nationwide so check the stockist list for the closest store to you.

 Thanks for reading and if you enjoy this series then let me know so I do something like this again soon. 

 Love Louise xxx

Now for some pictures
































*Disclaimer* I was not paid to write this post and as usual all opinions are my own. I am just delighted to have found the range and wanted to share with you all. 
I was gifted some products at the event that I will write about in later posts.

Lancome 24 Hour ArtLiner

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Hey you guys!

 I don't know about you but I suffer from a serious case of butter fingers especially with liquid liners so I usually shy away. I was looking forward to going in to try the line out for myself on pay day and the lovely people at Lancome must be tapping into my dreams as guess what dropped on my door mat today!!

Lancome Artliner 24H

This liner is taking intensity to a new level. To celebrate the 20th anniversary of Lancome's Iconic Artliner they have come up with a new line of fun colours to take the Artliner into it's 20th year and onwards! How fitting is it that these liners are designed to last all day. These colours wouldn't look out of place at a festival or club and that applicator is so precise you would think a professional applied it! I know that if you like colourful eye liners to bring out your eyes you are in for a treat.

The facts as they were

  • Extremely long lasting 
  • Water proof and Smudge Proof
  • A new formula ' Flex Polymer ' is what gives this liner the incredible wear! ssshhh that ones a secret
  • Shiny effect and Ultra saturated colour
  • Highly pigmented
  • Vibrant Metalic shades

The colours 

  • Black Diamond
  • Jade
  • Sapphire
  • Chrome
  • Turquoise
  • Silver
The Artliner will be available from November 1st 2013 nationwide €28 RRP. 

To satisfy your curiosity until then here is a sneaky look at the ' Sapphire '. I can't wait to use this on myself!

What Artliner colour is your favourite??



Louise xxxx




Dream Tone by Lancome

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Hey everyone!

I recently attended an event arranged by Lancome to celebrate the launch of a new revolutionary product aptly named Dream Tone..
Before I get down to what I does for your skin I want to share the science behind the cream! Prepare to be amazed!

So why have Lancome launched Dream Tone?

Over 10,000 women in 19 countries took part  in a study where it was found that there are no less than 64 different skin shades! Before now, assessment of skin colours where done on less than half a dozen skin types and based on gender, race and geography! Having the new knowledge meant Lancome (L'Oreal) could characterise to 3 pigmentation profiles (Light, Medium, Dark) and be true to colour. Lancome also knew from world wide studies that women are concerned about skin tone more so than wrinkles. They were able to see that certain skin types have varied problems with skin such as, Light skin and Redness, Medium skin and Sallowness, Dark skin and Blemish spots.

Lancome have discovered the true reason behind age spots and blemishes. From that they have been able to create a new approach to treating it!

Ooohh I am interested, Do tell more?

Lancome have used the profiles for Light, Medium and Dark skin tones and created creams to treat each of the three most common complaints of uneven skin tones..

The Science behind it all
Light Skin Addition of Micro Seaweed Extract to combat redness 

Medium Skin Addition of Maitake Extract to help fight sallowing of the skin tone

Dark Skin Addition of Salicylis Acid Derivative to target blemish marks

They have also worked really hard to improve the skins texture, to correct discolouration and improve radiance! The cream smells divine also!




The idea is that you apply cream every day for 8 weeks after which you will see results.. The exciting part so far is that the results are long lasting and not just a temporary effect.

I want it NOW... 

The good news is that Lancome DreamTone is available to purchase in store from 1st September 2013 Nationwide! 
The better news is that it is exclusively available from Brown Thomas Dublin, Limerick, Cork and Galway from 15th August 2013.

I know I cannot wait to use this product. What are your thoughts? I don't normally write posts like this but I was so intrigued by the science behind it all I wanted to briefly touch on it for you!

Louise xxxx



Dreamtone 40ml €87 RRP






Lancome have another collaboration on the cards

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Hey everyone!

Lancome have announced a second collaboration with the amazing Jenny Packham fashion house.
Jenny Packham is a UK fashion brand that has been going stong since 1988! 25 years of dressing the likes of Cameron Diaz and Kate Winslet.

The name Jenny Packham is synonymous with luxury and elegance. I could never afford to buy (or fit) into any of the clothing so I will happily settle for a cosmetics bag!

Here is what Jenny says:
  ‘I am delighted to be collaborating with Lancôme once again. For 2013, I wanted to create a design that is fresh and stylish, with references straight from the catwalk. With its bold print and gold accessories, it has a very modern feel.’











The bags design has been inspired by the polka dot print that dominated the runway for Jenny Packham's Spring Summer 2013 collection.

They come in Pink and white colours and come FREE with two Lancome purchases (One to be Skin Care).


I wouldn't normally be bothered about free gifts as part of a collection but Lancome are normally at the top of their game when it comes to customer loyalty. The bags also come filled with testers so you can fall in love with Lancomes other amazing products. I especially loved their eye make up remover that I received in the last gift with a purchase over Christmas!

What do you think? Seriously gorgeous for a free gift! The cosmetics are available while stocks last! You will find Lancome counters in selected department stores. I love Debenhams in Blanchardstown, Dublin personally!

Louise xxxx






Free Jenny Packham for Lancôme cosmetic bag including the following trial-sized products: 1 x Galatéis Douceur 50ml, 1 x Tonique Douceur 50ml, 1 x Bi-Facil 30ml, 1 x Hypnôse Mascara 2ml, 1 x L’Absolu Rouge 1.65ml
Trial sizes: skincare – 30-50ml, makeup – 1.65-2ml.

 PRESS RELEASE - My views however are my own.