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The countdown is officially on for Christmas, and along with gift-buying and party-planning, many Irish women are feeling overwhelmed by something else entirely.

Three in four Irish women admit they feel under pressure to look their best during the festive period, and over half of us (51%) say we’re worried about the ageing process.

Indeed, a shocking eight in ten (86%) of women said they’d consider having non-invasive cosmetic procedures like fillers, laser treatments and anti-wrinkle injections to help counteract the signs of ageing.

The results come as part of SHEmazing’s! Cosmetic Beauty research, which saw 994 women give their opinions on ageing, cosmetic procedures and the need to live up to a social media ideal of beauty.

Along with increased pressure from all sides to look our best, it seems cosmetic work – both surgical and non-surgical – is no longer just for the celebrity elite.

For many of us, the thought of getting a cosmetic procedure might be a long way off, but that’s certainly not the case for the 16% of participants who say they’ve already undergone one, be it surgical or non-surgical.

Of those, a whopping 18% made like the Kardashian-Jenner sisters and had their first procedure before the age of 20, while the majority (51%) chose to have work done in their 20s.

"The cosmetic beauty industry in Ireland is experiencing rapid growth. In the past year alone, Ireland has seen the rise in convenient lunchtime procedures such as derma and lip fillers," says SHEmazing!’s Susan Vickers.

And if you’re looking for Christmas present ideas, you might be in luck, as 54% of women surveyed said they be more than happy to receive a voucher for a cosmetic procedure as a festive gift.

Of course, cosmetic procedures aren’t the only answer when it comes to looking our best – and over half of us count regular exercise as a key way to prevent signs of ageing.

As for other lifestyle changes, 38% of us do our best to get enough shut-eye, and 54% try to maintain a healthy diet.

Speaking about the "eye-opening" results, Susan said the rise of social media could be to blame for women’s unrealistic ideals of beauty.

"The rise in digital media and social networking platforms has fuelled young people’s obsession with aesthetics," she said, citing Instagram and Snapchat as two examples.

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When we know that our eyebrows are on fleek, there is no denying that we feel like absolute queens. 

So of course all the pain and suffering is totally worth it now that our brow game is on point. 

But actually getting your stray eyebrow hairs ripped from your pores by two pieces of thread is actually not cute, nor fun. 

And yet most us just keep going back for more. Here is how the traumatic event tends to go. 
 

1) I know the threading lady told me to go six weeks without plucking but if I go one more day I am going to have a serious Chewbacca situation going on.

2) This is going to hurt like a bitch. 

3) Look at those BROWS. She must know what she is doing.

4) Yes shoppers, do come and watch my suffering, I absolutely love it.

5) Okay I am gonna need a tissue. I am going to need a lot MORE TISSUES.

6) WHY did I put mascara on. 

7) It's over, oh thank god it's over. NO IT'S NOT OVER. 

8) Why is she asking me to get my upper lip done? Do I NEED my lip done? Better get my lip done. 

9) My face looks like a plucked hen that's been sunburnt

10) So SMOOTH though. 

11) Awh damn, those brows be on point though. TOTALLY worth it. 

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From time to time we have all been tempted by the latest and greatest round of DIY skincare trends that appear to take over the internet.

Unfortunately, they don’t always give us the results we expected, and wanted. 

Apparently, some of the most common tips relating to skincare to be found online are actually myths, and we should maybe not always be using social media as a dermatologist.

1. Treating blackheads with lemon juice is a bad idea. 

Dermatologists warn that citrus juice is more irritating than it is helpful, and when exposed to sunlight it can burn, badly.

2. You probably shouldn’t be using a toner. 

It leaves your skin dry and irritated when used all over, spot treatments are the way to go when it comes to toner.

 

3. Chocolate isn’t causing your acne. 

There may be a relationship between diet and acne. But it is mostly dairy products and low-quality carbohydrates that are responsible so dark chocolate fans are safe.

 

4. Toothpaste isn’t the best way to get rid of a spot. 

Baking soda can apparently help, but it is not included in all toothpaste and it still doesn’t mean you should be covering your face in it.

 

5. Coconut oil is not going to reduce age spots or wrinkles either apparently. 

We thought it was a miracle product! It seems that some dermatologists are warning that while it does work as a great moisturiser, it won’t reduce the signs of age spots or sun damage.

 

6. Egg whites aren’t actually going to shrink your pores. 

 

7. You should never, ever use hand sanitizer on your face to tone down oily skin. 

We could have guessed that one.

 

8. The SPF in your makeup (or moisturizer) might not provide enough protection. 

The experts say you broad spectrum coverage with at least 30 SPF.

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Beauty is a funny thing. And as we grow up we hear, and listen to, a lot of beauty advice. 

This can come from our mothers, grandmothers, friends and… (now) bloggers, but there's some things that we're told that confuse the hell out of us. 

Here are some examples of beauty ironies we all need to follow:

You have to cut your hair to grow it

This one is often split down the middle as some people listen and some don't. But it's true, in order to make your hair grow longer, you have to cut it to get rid of the dead and nasty split ends. Now, go forth to the hairdressers!

 

The stuff you do to make your eyelashes look longer can actually break them

Miley Cyrus's recent incident is the perfect example of this. We wear mascara most days, which can dry out your lashes if not removed properly. We use a strange metal clamp to curl them, which can actually be quite dangerous (especially if your dog comes running at you) and some of us even get extensions, and when not done properly, can majorly damage our lashes.

 

The more you wear lip balm, the more you need it

Did you know this? Well it's true. Lip balm actually dries out your lips in the long run, leading you to buy more lip balm to get your smackers soft again. It's a vicious cycle. *face palm*

 

The more you squeeze your skin to get rid of the bad stuff, the more bad stuff gets in

We know it's tempting but this one is so true. Don't squeeze your skin. Ever. 

 

We put on a slab of make-up and call it 'no make-up'

Yes, we want to go for the natural look… but wearing foundation, mascara, bronzer and highlighter isn't actually all that natural. 

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Remember when they broke the news that the iPhone was going to be available in rose gold?

Apple fans everywhere went into meltdown at the mere thoughts of such a thing. Which, we don’t exactly blame them for because rose gold is beautiful and now it is everywhere. 

Really it was only a matter of time before a beauty trend inspired by the shade came along.

The blend of pinks and gold (which a sneaky touch of violet we would say) is becoming an in-demand hair colour. We can see why, these braids look flawless. 

It’s basically strobing for your hair, or contouring, depending on which trend you are more passionate about. The colour adds dimension and warmth to your strands. It also gives quite a romantic, glowing, high-fashion fairy princess vibe to your look.

While at first we were skeptical, with the right cut and decent lighting, rose gold hair can look natural and now we want to try it. ​

​The look might be a bit extreme for some, but you can always cheat and just add the hue to the ends of your hair. It makes for a nice ombre effect. 

However, we feel like if you really want to live your most magical life then you should just take the plunge. Kind of perfect for the festive season dare we say. 

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So we know there are only two weeks left of autumn and therefore two weeks until the official start of winter (NOOO!),  but there is still plenty of time to incorporate the autumnal colour palette into your make up regime.

Sumptuous burnt oranges, leafy greens and deep, mahogany browns were all big beauty trends on this year's A/W catwalks.

You know what we’re talking about.

Here’s how you can embrace autumn on your face: 

1. Autumn Flame

The trend: Burnt, smoky oranges are the perfect autumnal colours as seen here on the A/W 2015 catwalk for Hervé Léger . Don't be afraid to embrace these sultry tones across the face.

Make it work for you: Use a pigmented, bright orange across the eyelid (smoke out with a soft brown if it is too intense). Then take a soft coral toned blush across the cheeks and finish with a peachy hue on the lips for a look that ignites your features. 

2. Autumn Forest 

The trend: Forget the traditional smoky eye using black and grey tones and opt instead for warm brown hues.

Make it work for you: Use a beige eye shadow for the inner crease before using a deep mahogany shade across the entire outer eye area. Smoke this colour right out to the crease and underneath the lash line. Use a gold or honey shadow to bring the autumnal shade right up to the lash line. Keep the rest of the face matte and nude; finish with a brown eyeliner or mascara.  

3. Autumn Leaves 

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The trend: Green might not be the first colour you think of when doing your eyeshadow but deep greens are really gorgeous in combination especially with sallow skin. Just as browns enhance a green eye, greens do the same for brown eyes.

Make it work for you: Use a soft brown tone on the lids and inner eye area before smoking out with a deep, forest green shade. Use a green liner to define the eyes and finish with a brown mascara. 

Get the Looks

Chanel Illusion D'Ombre Eyeshadow in Rouge Gorge, €34.49. available in Brown Thomas
MAC Lipstick in CB96, €19, available in Brown Thomas and MAC, Henry Street

 

Bobbi Brown Intense Pigment Liner in Forest, €33.50, available in Brown Thomas
No7 Natural Blush Tint Powder, €11, available in Boots 

 

Benefit they're real! Mascara in Beyond Brown, €26, available in Brown Thomas
L'Oréal Paris Infallible Mega Gloss in Never Let Me Go, €7.79, available in Boots

 

Catrice Cosmetics Chocolate Nudes Eyeshadow Palette, €5.49, available in Penneys, Dunnes Stores and McCabes Pharmacies 

 

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You would be forgiven for feeling sceptical when it comes to the strobing beauty trend. The highlighting technique, if done incorrectly, could just leave you with a serious case of shiny face.

However, when used on hair the technique is apparently the next best thing. 

Working in much the same way as contouring does for your face, hair strobing aims to aim shine and brightness to parts of the hair were light would naturally hit.

Using clever placement and contrast of colour two shades lighter and two shades darker than your natural hair colour can apparently be used to highlight your best features. 

 Speaking to Vogue, colourist Nalan Derby pointed out Gigi Hadid and Suki Waterhouse as strobing pros. Gigi specifically, and those amazing beachy waves or hers, have apparently managed to use the strobing technique to really make her features pop.

According to Nalan “her lights are more piecey than the blended balayage” we have seen before. No real shock there considering the model has quite a net worth these days. 

“However it's just the right balance of light and shade to be the perfect illustration of how this strobing effect can lift the face."

Nalan doesn’t shy away from the bleach when it comes to getting the perfect shades for his clients. However, he does pride himself on maintaining the hair colour and condition. 

The aftercare is the most important aspect of the strobing technique and he explains the products necessary for flawless hair are full of specific ingredients. The cleansing system and leave-in serum contain “potent antioxidants.” 

“These bind to the hair surface, helping to instantly revitalise and strengthen damaged or colour processed hair."

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Let's be real, eyelash curlers are scary. The result of them is typically worth it, but the thought of taking a metal clamp up to your eyes and tugging on your lashes is kinda terrifying.

And if anyone knows the dangers of an eyelash curler, it's Miley Cyrus. The singer experienced what may be every girl's worst beauty nightmare over the weekend. 

 

A photo posted by Miley Cyrus (@mileycyrus) on

Yep, a whole chunk of her eyelashes got cut off. Miley posted the crime scene on Instagram, saying "F**king curler chopped my dayummmm lash!" Eek! 

We think the mistake Miley made was putting on mascara BEFORE using the curler, but as a lesson to everyone, be careful because you don't want this to happen to you.

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Who wouldn’t love the opportunity for sun-kissed skin all year round? For most people, that healthy just back from the Caribbean glow also comes with freckles.

So, it was only a matter of time before someone came up with a product that allows you to bask in that sun soaked healthy feeling without actually having to be in the sun. 

Great news, because the storms just don’t seem to stop rolling these days.The beauty brand Freck Yourself thinks freckles are sexy and we should all embrace the look.

"We want to give people the option to have freckles forever, but not forever to the point that they get them tattooed," says founder Remi Brixton to Mashable. 

So, she created a semi-permanent freckle stencil that lasts for 48 hours. 

The freckle kit includes 72 self-adhesive stencils and a rollerball formula similar to sunless tanner. The adhesive sticker features tiny puncture holes smaller than a 1/16 of an inch.

The formula seeps through the holes when the stencil is removed, and you have then defied your own genetics, because why not? 

“Users who apply Freck Yourself every morning have several layers of faded frecks, which produces incredibly realistic results for four to six weeks,” according to the Kickstarter page for the product.

Trial users have said that their temporary freckles have left them felling “fresh faced” and “youthful”.

What ever will they think of next?

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So, picture this. It is New York City on New Year's Eve, 1979. Everyone who is anyone has rocked up to infamous nightclub of the stars Studio 54. Frequented by Michael Jackson, Diane Von Furstenberg and Andy Warhol, it was THE only place to be seen on the weekend. 

This New Year's Eve party was packed to the rafters and as the clock struck midnight, four TONNES of glitter was dropped onto the dance floor as guests shimmied their way into 1980. For months after the now historic event, if you spotted a few flecks of glitter on the collar of your brunching partner, you knew exactly where they spent their NYE.  

Here we have proof, ladies and gents, that glitter is NOT just for kids. YAY. 

Don't be afraid to add a little sparkle to your makeup looks this holiday season in a slightly less messy (but equally as glamorous) manner. 

 

1) Make glitter your focal point 

Whether it is your eyes, your lips or even perhaps your hair (yep, glitter in hair is officially a thing), make one of these the focal point for your glitter obsession. By applying glitter heavily to the eye area, for example, it is important to leave the lips clean and fresh perhaps with just a light gloss. Glitter is intense to wear so try not to go overboard! 

 

2) Use eyelash glue as adhesive 

Eyelash glue is the ideal tool to apply glitter to your face and to make sure it lasts the entire night. Spread some adhesive on a smooth surface and use a tweezers to dip individual specs of glitter into the glue and apply any way you like. The more sparkle the better. 

 

3) Play with colour

When people think glitter, they tend to think silver and gold immediately but this sparkly stuff comes in all different colours. Choose shades that compliment your make up look or highlights accents in your outfit. Looking this good means planning, ya'll. 

 

4) Get Creative

Glitter does not have to dominate your look. Apply shadows and use specs of glitter to add some interest to the eye. Play around with different designs such as a cluster on the outer lid or a strip underneath the lash line. Cute!

 

5) If actual glitter ain't your thing, opt for intense shimmer 

Okay, we get that actual glitter might be a bit too much for some but that does not mean you shouldn't sparkle. Shimmering eye shadows are a super popular way to add that eye opening glisten to the face without actually sticking glitter on it.

So indulge in a super shimmery shadow and apply to the entire eye lid crease. Remember darker shades create striking shadows to the outer corners of the eyes and white or nude shades open the eyes when applied to the inner corners. 

 

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Just last month model and TV host Chrissy Teigen announced that she and husband John Legend were expecting their first child together.  

Not long before, the stunning foodie had discussed her fertility issues with fellow model Tyra Banks on their talk show The FAB Life. Never one to shy away from social media, Chrissy has kept her almost 4 million Instagram follower up to date on her pregnancy. 

Naturally, all of her updates are hilarious and make us hungry- she really loves to cook. However, we also can't keep our eyes off the star for another reason: she is nailing maternity style. 

She's always been known for her serious fashion game, but lately she seems to be on a serious winning streak and we love it. 

Ok, so maybe she got off to a shaky start as shortly after the couple announced their pregnancy news Chrissy had a minor fashion disaster.

But she pulled it off and looked flawless anyway.

We're kind of obsessed with this striped look that she picked for a date night with John.

Also, look at his jumper! Cute but also chic.

Rocking the red carpet and showing off her petitie bump.

We love that skirt.

Upping the style stakes with some lace detail, also that hair is incredible. 

The latest addition to her fabulous wardrobe: the thigh highs.

Werk, Chrissy. 

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Ryan Seacrest is probably the most employable person in Hollywood.

In case you were not aware he’s the producer of American Idol and Keeping Up with the Kardashians, hosts a daily radio show, hosts American Idol and collaborates with Macy’s on his own menswear line, Ryan Seacrest Distinction. 

Now he is adding another gig to his already mile long CV. The television personality has announced he’s teaming up with celebrity skin expert Dr. Howard Lancer to launch a men’s grooming line in 2016. 

The doctor is Ryan’s long-time dermatologist. The pair have come together to produce a line of products that are designed specifically for men. 

“Ryan has been a patient and friend for a long time,” Lancer told Allure. “He’s always been interested in skincare, and while we’ve talked about this partnership for a while, now is the right time.” 

Ryan is not the only Hollywood A-Lister to launch such a line. Rob Lowe, a seemingly age-defying human being, has just launched his new skincare line, Profile. 

“I’ve sent it out to all my bros and the response has been great,” he told People magazine.  

“Zac Efron is a big fan of the cleanser. It’s very early — I’m sure I’ll be getting more feedback. But it’s pretty much as I hoped. People are digging it.”

Well, if Rob’s line already as Zac’s blessing then we reckon Ryan is going to be facing some serious competition. 

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