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There are probably not many things worse than being fully prepared for a big night out only to open your beloved make up bag and realise you are fresh out of concealer. Or lipstick. Or mascara, or any other of your favourite beauty products.

It happens, and it can be a nightmare. We have busy lives and while we love our cosmetics, sometimes they can be touch pricey.

Next time you are running low on your must-haves, make sure you give these handy hacks a read because they could save you millions. Ok not millions, but enough to put a smile on your face.

Broken powders (eyeshadows, blushers etc.) can be repaired with a few drops of rubbing alcohol.

Use a lighter to reattach your broken lipstick.

When you come to end of your favourite lippy, scoop it out and pop it in a pot for extra uses.

Use warm water to help your mascara loosen up.

Any dried out gel liners can be brought back to life with eye drops.

​Eyeshadow primer will make colours pop and stop you using excessive amounts to get a decent colour.

A dried out eye liner can be rejuvenated by running it under cold water.

Perfume nearly empty? Add the last few drops to your body lotion. Not a very intense scent mind you, but better than nothing!

Put your nail varnish into a glass of hot water upside down if the lid is stuck.

You can use a reasonably priced bar of soap to clean you make up brushes instead of buying expensive specific cleaners or sacrificing your shampoo.

 

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And the award goes to… The ladies of Cork and Limerick.

Cork residents have been found to purchase the most discounted deals on beauty treatments. According to a recent survey, the women of Limerick city are apparently the second most beauty obsessed in the country. Who knew?

Discounted beauty deals count for 31% of all those purchased on Living Social in the Cork region, while in Limerick it came to 30%. South Dublin dwindled down to 18% and Galway came in at 23%.

And what do these beauty savvy ladies chose to spend their hard earned cash on you ask?

Manicures, pedicures and teeth whitening are some of the most popular indulgences for the local ladies.

The online shopping website Living Social is reporting that people in Limerick are the ones snatching up those bargain beauty deals before anyone else in the country even gets a look in.

Haircuts, waxing, laser treatments and the all-important all-over spray tan are all high on the list of purchased beauty treatments. These ladies have clearly got their priorities.

For those in Cork, the most popular treatments were manicures and pedicures. More of these packages were bought in Cork than anywhere else in Ireland and the UK.

Let it never be said that us Irish ladies don’t like to look our best, and we’re not afraid to invest in or ourselves either apparently!

If ever there was a time to use the nail painting emoji it would be now. 

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We all know the struggle of running out of our favourite moisturiser, or lacking the funds to invest in a new exfoliator.

However, don't need to stress anymore, there are plenty of ways to keep your skin in top shape from the comfort of your home. 

Exfoliator

  • 1 tablespoon of ground oats
  • 1/4 teaspoon of salt
  • 1 teaspoon of olive oil or water
  1. Combine the oats with the salt.
  2. Add the olive oil/water to make a paste.
  3. Rub onto the skin in circular motions.
  4. Leave on for 5 to 10 minutes.
  5. Rinse. 

Hand and body cream

  • 1/4 cup of coconut oil
  • 1/8 cup cocoa butter
  • 1/8 cup shea butter
  • 1 tablespoon of aloe vera juice
  • 1 tablespoon of liquid oil
  • 5-10 drops of essential oils 
  1. Heat the shea butter, cocoa butter and cocunut oil over a low heat until melted.
  2. Remove from the heat.
  3. Add the aloe vera juice, liquid oil and essential oils.
  4. Stir well.
  5. Store in a container eg. jam jar. 

Facial toner

  • 1/4 cup of apple juice
  • 4 tablespoons of witch hazel
  • An empty bottle
  1. Combine 1/4 cup of (homemade or bought) apple juice with the witch hazel.
  2. Pour into the clean bottle.
  3. Using a cotton pad, apply to your face after washing it, avoiding the delicate eye area. 

 

 

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MAC has long been a firm-favourite with Irish gals so our interest is always piqued when a new collection arrives on its counters. Released tomorrow, the cosmetics brand has snazzed up some of its summer essentials. And even if one of the themes – ahem, a laundromat – sounds a little silly, we couldn't help but check it out.

MAC Wash & Dry
Time to liven up your make-up bag? This colourful collection certainly boasts plenty of bright packaging and eye-catching hues. Based around the quirky idea of a launderette, we're going to go out on a limb here and say that we love it. Lipsticks (€21.50) have been given fun and funky names such as tumble dry, and steam heat, while nail varnishes (€11.00) has been labelled Monday blues, and washteria. The range also features various eye, brow, and face products, as well as makeup brushes and bags. However, it's also all limited edition so if you're keen, snap it up fast.

Eyes On MAC 
MAC is repromoting its popular eyes X15 palettes from last spring, adding in brand new X9 palettes for this season. You can use the products to create daytime and evening looks in various textures, so we're hoping that investing in one of these means you won't have to buy more eyeshadows for a while. The X9 palettes (€40.00) are available in an amber, a purple, a navy, and a burgundy, while the X15 (€75.00) are available in warm/neutral, and cool/neutral. 

MAC Pro Longwear Nourishing Waterproof Foundation
This is the latest addition to the pro longwear range and at €36.50 it is set to be a huge hit. It can be used as a foundation or a concealer and MAC says that it lasts for an incredible 16 hours. It's an oil-free product too and gives a nice medium-to-full coverage. It's particularly perfect for anyone suffering from blemishes or imperfections. 

All of the products are exclusive to Brown Thomas, BT2 and www.brownthomas.com

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If you’re a beauty and cosmetics fan, it can be a little difficult to keep on top of things.

When we get bogged down in BB creams, hyper-lengthening mascaras and youth-boosting serums, sometimes it’s best to take a step back and look at the products that have been quietly sitting in the background, doing their thing just as well as everyone else.

The reason these timeless products have stuck around so long is that they’re consistent, simple and reliable. Next time you’re looking to boost your beauty arsenal, why not try one of these favourites…

1. Pond’s Cold Cream Cleanser (€6.19)
There’s probably a pot of this sitting in your mum’s dresser – or even your nana’s. When your skin needs a hydration boost, Pond’s has your back. This simple cleaner is actually 50% moisturiser, meaning your skin will never feel dried out after using it, and it gets off waterproof mascara in seconds.

2. Astral Face & Body Moisturiser (€5.09)
This is a great night cream for repairing dry and damaged skin on the face – and a small amount in the morning goes a long way too. Melt it in your hands a little before applying to allow it to spread more easily. The dense formula is also great for stubborn dry areas like elbows and heels, though it could be a bit heavy for all-over use.

3. Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream Skin Protectant (€32)
An investment you won’t regret! This iconic product is great for chapped lips, sunburnt skin, shaping eyebrows and adding shine to eyelids and cheeks. It’s also a great barrier against wind, central heating and air-conditioning. Again, this is good for use on the body too – it soothes and softens skin quickly.

4. Vaseline (€2.59)
Aside from saving dry lips, Vaseline has a whole list of other uses – from moisturising dry skin to helping heal small cuts and grazes. No make-up bag should be without this wonder product!

5. Carmex (€3.39)
The formula for this lip balm is much less oily than Vaseline so it’s a great option for chapped and sore lips – it will sink in rather than staying on the surface. The formula is available in a tub or a tube – choose the tube for some extra gloss!

6. Maybelline Great Lash Mascara (€7.49)
Every girl has their signature mascara, but this is a great option if you are in need of a quick fix that won’t break the bank. It’s sold in almost every pharmacy or supermarket, and it gives just the right amount of colour and volume. Why fix something that’s not broken?!

7. L’Oreal Elnett Satin Hairspray (from €5.39)
This spray comes in a range of strengths but they all brush out easily, meaning you can take your hair down without it looking like there’s a bag of straw sitting on your head. The original and best!

8. Johnson’s Baby Oil (€5.49)
Just one application of this a week is enough to keep your skin soft as a baby’s (the hint is in the name). Apply after a shower while your skin is still damp. This takes a good while to sink in so it’s definitely not one to slap on before a night out, but it’s the perfect body pampering treat for a cozy evening in!

9. Kiehl’s Crème de Corps (€31.50 for 250ml)
It’s a hefty price to pay for moisturiser, we agree, but this is one of those products that you won’t be able to live without once you’ve tried it. Kiehl’s aren’t shy about how good this stuff is either – the label claims that “continued use for one week will give you a skin texture heretofore unattainable.” That’s a bold statement – but we’re inclined to agree!

All prices may vary!

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When it comes to beauty, there are a few things that you need to remember to do in order to make your make-up go on quicker, last longer and look flawless.

Make sure you know these five make-up tips before you put any cosmetics near your face:

Eyeshadow before foundation
Put your eyeshadow on before your foundation. Powder always falls onto your face but this way you can easily wipe it away without ruining your foundation.

Concealer before foundation
Dab your concealer on areas that need it the most and then put your foundation on. Concealer costs more than foundation so use more concealer and less foundation.

Curl your eyelashes
Before you put on your mascara, make sure you curl your lashes. This way you are sure to have the ultimate curl without using five or six layers of mascara!

Always moisturise
Whether you have oily or dry skin you need to moisturise it. Dab a little on your face before you put on your foundation but make sure it is rubbed in first.

Never forget your blusher
When we say don’t forget your blusher we don’t mean you need to go out looking like a doll. A little swept across your cheeks will bring your whole look together.

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Beauty is a mass of ever fluctuating changes of what is in and what is so last year. With so many changes happening it can be hard to keep up.

However, right now all you need to do is focus on these five beauty trends, the rest can wait until next week’s changes.

Bed head
Messy top knots, loose braids and less-than-perfect ponies are so hot right now that you would be forgiven for putting your hairbrush away for a few weeks.

Eyeliner
Eyeliner has never really gone out of fashion, but this season it’s all about heavy liner. While it’s not particularly practical for the office, bang on layers of the stuff when you are heading out.

Nail art
There are so many options for nail art that you must have been hiding under a rock not to have noticed it slowly creeping onto the scene. You can either go free hand, invest in a stencil or buy stick on ones. Either way you’ll be bang on trend if you have funky art on your nails.

Pink lips
Whether you go for a pale or bright tone, you need to invest in a good pink lipstick. No doubt red will be back on trend in the winter so don’t throw out that classic colour just yet.

Green nail polish
Green polish looks great with a tan. Invest in a light, pale colour, a bright neon one or a subtle teal. There are so many options out there you will literally be spoilt for choice.

 

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Heading to the beach? Don’t forget to pack these much needed beauty essentials to ensure you always look your very best on the sand.

Suncream
The must-have beauty essential doesn’t only protect your skin from burning, it also keeps lines and wrinkles at bay.

Tinted moisturiser
Leave your heavy foundation at home and instead pop a tinted moisturiser into your bag. Try to buy one with an SPF for extra protection.

Waterproof mascara
If you plan on cooling yourself down in the ocean, make sure you have waterproof mascara on. Don’t go for a colour that is too dark either, instead go for a dark brown that looks a little more natural for a beach setting.

Waterproof eyeliner
If you can’t bear to step outside without eyeliner on, make sure you bring a waterproof one to the beach. No one looks good with panda eyes.

Lip balm
The sand and sun can cause your lips to become quite dry so regularly apply a lip balm to keep them smooth. Your lips can also be forgotten about when it comes to suncream so get one with an SPF.

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We were well aware of celebrities having collaborations with certain cosmetic ranges including Sharon and Kelly Osbourne with MAC and Little Mix with Collection to name a few. However, were you aware of just how many celebrities have to their own beauty range?

Here are the top six celebs who have their own cosmetics range:

Drew Barrymore
It seems Drew Barrymore is not simply into acting – the mum-of-two also owns her very own cosmetics company, Flower Beauty. It’s all organic but is currently only sold in America.

Heidi Klum
The supermodel collaborated with make-up artist Linda Vay to create her very own make-up line which was aptly named Heidi Klum Very Sexy Make Up Collection.

Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen
Is there nothing these girls can’t do?! Mary-Kate and Ashley cosmetics mean that you too can look all vamp-like, just like the twins.

Cindy Crawford
The former supermodel’s own skin may be enough to want to purchase something from her skincare line, Meaningful Beauty – whatever that means?

Victoria Beckham
This woman certainly doesn’t do things by half measures. The fashion designer had a make-up line, V-Sculpt, which was sold in Japan. Unfortunately, we’re pretty sure it’s discontinued now….

The Kardashians
This does not surprise us – it’s like they’re trying to take over the world! Kardashian Beauty was set up so that their fans could have access to affordable luxury make-up.

 

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Beauty regimes are important to keep skin clean, clear and blemish-free. Unfortunately, some of us are a bit lacks when it comes to taking care of ourselves.

Here are 5 ways that your beauty regime or lack-thereof is hurting you.

Weekly facials
While you may think you are doing your skin a world of good, you are actually doing more harm. Steam used to open pores can lead to broken capillaries in your face and deep cleansing can lead to scarring if not done properly.

Heavy foundation
Skin needs to be able to breathe and thick, heavy foundation can actually suffocate it. If you are trying to cover up blemishes, use a concealer on these areas and a lighter foundation everywhere else. The caked look was never in anyway.

Rubbing eyes to remove mascara
Well done on taking your make-up off, but rubbing your eyes too much in your quest to remove your mascara is not good. Doing this can cause your lashes to fall out and leave your eyes red and puffy.

Over tweezing
No one likes thick, unruly brows but neither do we like over-plucked ones. Go with your natural brow line and don’t try to change the shape of your eyebrows.

Sharing make-up
Frantically asking someone, anyone, if they have eyeliner you can borrow is a common scene in nightclub bathrooms. However, by doing this you are transferring bacteria from one person to another and sure you never know where it’s been.

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Little Mix have definitely taken the music industry by storm and now it seems they are after the cosmetic industry.

The girls already have a cosmetic range, Little Mix by Collection, and are adding some pretty awesome items to it. Their new collection consists of moisturising lip balms with their favourite scents and shades so now you can look like the girls too … well sort of.

Talking about the lip gloss, Zayn Malik’s fiancé, said: “The lip balms were so much fun to create, mine is just shimmery as I have no sense of smell, whereas Jade’s is pink and comes in raspberry flavour which is as she is sweet as.”

They have also added a bumper eye shadow palette  with six neutral shades that Perrie is “super excited” about! She said: “’We wanted to create something the fans could use everyday, we love the eye palette and how versatile it is. It’s come in very handy on tour – it’s one product we can all use.

Their range already includes bronzer, blusher, mascara, lipstick, eyeliner and much more. With the range reflecting each of the girls’ personal styles: “bold like Jesy, vibrant like Jade, bronzed like Leigh-Anne and Daring like Perrie” you can rest assured that you will definitely find something for you!

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Imagine you could start afresh with your entire make-up collection! Imagine the amount of products and items you would walk past in the shop – saving you a hell of a lot of mula.

Here are 15 products and items you need to have, the rest is just clogging up space!

  1. Moisturiser – preferably with an SPF
  2. Primer – to help give a smooth base
  3. Dry shampoo – yes, there are days when washing our hair seems like a hell of a lot of effort…
  4. Eyelash curler – for some umph!
  5. Concealer – for the days when too little sleep has left you looking little to be desired.
  6. Perfume – we all need a signature perfume
  7. Anti-aging products – it’s never too early to start
  8. Basic cosmetics – foundation, mascara, blusher, eyeshadow, bronzer, lip gloss
  9. Eye cream – they give away your true age – eek!
  10. Cleanser and toner – never go to bed with make-up on
  11. Sunscreen – seriously, how many time do we need to say this!
  12. Hair straightener that straightens and curls!
  13. Good quality hair brush – your hair deserves it
  14. Good quality make-up brushes – yes, they can be pricey but they are so worth it!
  15. Fake tan – the sun is about to come out, we hope…
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