Catrice Coolibri

Summer will see a new limited edition from my beauty love Catrice. The collection is called Coolibri and consists of bright colourful products in summery shades such as greens, yellows and blues.

Jelly Cheek Tint €4.49

The Jelly Cheek Tint is sure to be the 2in1-summer favorite of the year! Thanks to its light liquid gel-like texture, you can determine how intense the color is going to be when you apply it to conjure-up gorgeous accents on your face. But this lovely red doesn’t just look great on your cheeks – the tint ensures a long-lasting red shade on your lips, too! Thanks to the practical pot, you can easily apply the texture using your finger tips. Available in C01 Abloom.

Eye Shadow Pen €3.99

The four highly-pigmented colors of the creamy and extremely long-lasting Eye Shadow Pen whisk you away to the magnificent world of the Amazon. The light metallic shimmer effect hints at the way the colorful feathers of the coolibri reflect the rays of the sun. Thanks to the rounded shape of the pen and the retractable mine, an accurate application of the soft texture with a color intense finish is extremely easy. Available in C01 Precious Nectar, C02 Birds Flying High, C03 Virgin Forest and C04 Exotica.

Golden Glow Eye Liner €3.49

The strong rays of the sun bursting into the rainforest offer the inspiration for the Golden Glow Eye Liner. Thanks to its high pigmentation in radiant gold, it gives your make-up a really elegant and intense summery finish. The liquid texture contains fine shimmer pigments and can be applied accurately and smoothly thanks to the brush applicator. A delicate line along your eyelid is enough – for unbelievable expression! Available in C01 Precious Nectar.

Nectar Gloss €4.29

Sweet blossoms are the ultimate temptation for coolibris –in radiant/fresh and summery colors. With its light, semi-transparent texture and subtle lip color, the Nectar Gloss provides a popular wet-gloss finish and leaves your lips feeling irresistibly soft. Available in C01 Birds Flying High, C02 Feathery Pink, C03 Gorgeous Blossom and C04 Exotica.

Colour Refreshing Lip Balm €5.49

Fresh’em up! Silky-soft lips are an absolute must for perfect summery lipgloss and lipstick styles. Make sure to generously apply the creamy, long-lasting Colour Refreshing Balm to pamper them! The highlight: this balm reacts to the pH level of your lips to unfold its natural, subtle red color. The light tint gives your lips a soft, fresh look – at all times.

Ultimate Nail Lacquer €2.79

Ultimate long-lasting texture, ultimate coverage and ultimate color in the brightest Coolibri shades! High shine with or without shimmer – these bold nail polishes are sure to fulfill all exotic color wishes. Available in C01 Birds Flying High, C02 Twist of Lemon, C03 Abloom, C04 Exotica and C05 Virgin Forest.

xxx Coolibri hits stands in July and the usual apples- Be quick or you may miss out. I love this collection,it’s perfect for summer. I’m sure I’ll pick up one or two pieces. Wat about you? xxx

Catrice Nymphilia

Another fab collection from my makeup love Catrice is on the way,called Nymphilia. The collection will feature  warm earthy shades, nude tones and volumising lashes to bring you right into the spring season.

Eye Liner Pen €3.49 A Nearly Black Eyeliner Pen. With its mysterious dark green shade, it ensures irresistible and mystical moments. The felt-tip offers ideal color dispersion and guarantees an accurate eye line that lasts for hours without smudging. Combined with the Nymphelia Lashes to Kill Mascara in a limited black-green color, every lady’s eyes are sure to look absolutely dreamlike!

Intensif’eye Wet&Dry Shadow 020 Charly’s Chocolate Factory €4.29

Intensif’eye Wet&Dry Shadow 040 Have You Seen Alice? €4.29

Ultimate Nail Lacquer No 670. It’s Rambo No.5 €2.79 (There are two other nail lacquers in the collection: CO1. Be Pool No710 Dulce and Havanna)

Ultimate Nail Lacquer No 690. Fred Said Red €2.79

Ultimate Nail Lacquer No.830 Salmon & Garfunkel €2.79

Unbeleaf‘able Blush €4.99 This marbled Baked Powder Blush makes your skin look natural and fresh thanks to its composition of three warm shades – red, orange and nude. The result: a fresh and radiant complexion as if you have just danced bare-foot in the morning dew in an untouched forest glade

Lashes to Mystify €4.49 Sensual, expressive lashes. Inspired by nature, they have little feathers for a light, mystical touch.

Lip Cream 01 Spring Kiss €4.29

Lip Cream 02 Blossom (There is also a third shade of the lip cream called Nymphs Glow.) €4.29

Lashes to Kill Mascara Black-Green Eye-Opening Effect Mascara €4.49 This mascara guarantees incredible volume, sensational length and a unique curve for your lashes.

Smokey Eyes Set €4.99 Four optimally aligned green shades and the professional double applicator with a sponge for eyeshadow and a brush for eyeliner guarantee a natural-looking, sensual eye make-up – for every occasion!

While the collection is limited edition,some of these lovelies will be added to the regular products on the Catrice Stand:

• Nymphelia by CATRICE – Eye Liner Pen (060 Black Green)
• Nymphelia by CATRICE – Smokey Eyes Set (050 Love, Peas & Harmony)
• Nymphelia by CATRICE – Intensif’eye Wet&Dry Shadow (020 Charly’s Chocolate Factory and 040 Have You Seen Alice?)
• Nymphelia by CATRICE – Ultimate Nail Lacquer (670 It’s Rambo No. 5, 830 Salmon & Garfunkel, 690 Fred Said Red and 710 Dulce & Havanna)

xxx I love the look of this collection, while I would love it all, I am going to limit myself to a few pieces and try avoid the temptation of the four new nail lacquers xxx

xxx The collection will be available this month until March,as always be quick because these collections always sell out fast. xxx

New Lovelies From Essence

Ah Essence! You are spoiling us already with your budget friendly high quality cosmetics, thank you for adding more gorgeous lovelies to the collection and just in time to hint at our other halves or treat ourselves for Valentines Day. You are too kind x

Get Big Volume & Curl Mascara €2.89 Another good looking big brush from Essence. If its anything like No Limits Power Boost Mascara, it’ll be fantastic!

Mini LipGloss Set €3.09. This is such a cute trio! There are three fab shades to choose from including a girly pink and feminie soft rose.

My Base Makeup €4.79. This is meant to illuminate and provide a good base for your makeup while smoothing out skin irregularites and provide moisture. Sounds promising :)

Souffle Touch Blush €3.49 is a much have for us girls who like a radiant complexion.The blush has a water base so should easily melt into yor skin for a gorgeous dewy finish.

Stay With Me Long Lasting Lipgloss €2.49 I love the Essence lipglosses,considering the price they last really well and this is sure to be no different. This lipgloss comes in six lovely colours including two new shades.

There is also a new 2 in 1 eyeliner (€3.79)I haven’t seen the design yet but its safe to say it will be another winning Essence Eyeliner.

xxx You can pick Essence up in pharmacies,Penneys, Dunnes & Heatons xxx

What catches your eye?

ArtDeco Spring/Summer

ArtDeco is one of those brands I have a bit of a soft spot for,having worked with the products many years ago in Roches Stores (I miss Roches). I was lucky enough to get sent some samples of the collection to try out, which made for a happy day considering the week I’ve just had.

First up is two new additions to my nail polish family. I got sent Soft Coral and Metallic Soft Copper, but there is also a gorgeous Tawny Pink and 2 in 1 Base and Top Coat Aailable with the RRP of €10.90. The two colours I got sent look gorgeous and are definitely getting an outing soon.

Soft Coral

Metallic Soft Copper

There four new lipsticks in the collection called Soft Coral, Bittersweet Rose,(RRP €12.00)Shimmering Coral and Rusty Rouge(RRP €16.75)

L-R Soft Coral, Bittersweet Rose and Rusty Rouge.

For lovers of Lipgloss,there are these yummy shades.

ArtDeco Lip Lacquer RRP €13.40 I like both of these shades, very wearable and add a lovely shine to your lips.

Next up is the main reason I first fell for ArtDeco, their buildable eyeshadow/blush pallettes. I love how you can have an empty pallette and then choose whatever eyeshadows you like.I find the eyeshadows well pigmented and long lasting.

What girl doesn’t need eyeliner? ArtDeco soft eyeliners (RRP €8.65) are perfect for an girl that needs a long lasting eyeliner,what makes them even better is they are waterproof so ideal for a bride.

Top: Green Island Bottom: Grey Leather

Another must have is Mascara, and this one promises to volumise your lashes. RRP €15.85

Decent Mascara Brush

The blusher in the collection is an ideal coral colour for spring. RRP €10.70

Copper Peach Blusher

Finally, I got to try the new Long Lasting foundation colour (RRP €25).

There is loads more available in the Spring/Summer collection,check out what else is on offer in store.

The products are excellent quality and can still be bought in Debenhams Tallaght, Cork, Waterford & Limerick, aswell as selected beauty salons.

xxx I promise to update with swatches asap,just the last few days have been manic with family stuff xxx