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As much as we know that they're no good for us, we definitely all have a penchant for fizzy drinks (or minerals if you're feeling fancy).

But incorporating them into our beauty routines has never been on our radar.

That was until we spotted one makeup artist over on the famous Huda Beauty Instagram utilising some fizzy drink bottles to create a killer cut crease.

 

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Makeup artists and beauty lovers keep coming up with more nifty and novelty ways to make makeup application that bit easier.

The cut crease eye shadow look can be tricky to pull off, but YouTuber Juliana Leme is tacking the trend. 

Using the cap off a Coke bottle, the MUA uses its circular shape to guide her eye shadow brush to create the perfect crease.

 

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Following the line of the bottle cap means that the cut crease will be symmetrical and even every time.

It's also a pretty nifty way to recycle old bottle caps if you're feeling eco-friendly.

We might just have to try out this novelty method for ourselves.

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There are few beauty products out there that truly confuse us, but when we stumbled across this nifty invention, we were a tad baffled

Is it an air freshener? Is it an alien egg?

Or even a fancy AF cheese grater?

 

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If you are a fan of the beloved beauty blender, then this nifty, if odd looking, little case could be the answer to all your beauty blender problems.

We have often fished our blender out of our less-than-pristine makeup bags, only to find it smeared with eye shadow or with flecks of lip liner staining it's porous surface.

And then there's the whole dampening and drying protocol, like do we leave these things on the radiator all day or what?

 

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After some pretty gory beauty blender horror stories circling the internet about mould and fungus growing inside the blending sponges due to damp, poorly ventilated conditions, indie brand Blenderelle came up with a solution to our very first world problem.

"Black spots or odour are almost a positive sign bacteria has grown inside your favorite little friend," says the Blenderelle Instagram page.

"Proper ventilation when stored or travelling can help to avoid that unwanted bacteria."

 

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The little cages protect the sponges from gathering dirt and debris in your makeup bag, and they claim to properly ventilate the blenders to prevent bacteria growing within. *shudder*

That's a pretty nifty little beauty hack if you ask us.

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It was a saturated market and the recession was about to hit.

That and she had decided to take the plunge alongside her dad, Thomas, mum, Geraldine, and brother, Peter.

So (perhaps understandably!) there were plenty of people who a decade ago told Jane Swarbrigg that she was mad to try and set up new business.

The massive success of Inglot cosmetics in Ireland, however, is a testament to her hard-work, savvy nature, and blunt resolve.

“It’s been as much an incredible journey of personal growth, as well as success in business,” Jane tells SHEmazing! today.

It’s now been a full eight years since Inglot – a global brand famed for its colourful palettes, statement lip shades, and expert foundations – set up shop in Liffey Valley.

 

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More recently, there have been further outlets in Blanchardstown, Dundrum, and South Anne Street in Dublin, as well as in Limerick, Cork, Galway, Dundalk, and Belfast.

Indeed, the tally currently amounts to an impressive 14. Then, of course, there is the ever-popular inglot.ie site too.

Inglot is a Polish brand founded more than 30 years ago. It really came to global attention, however, when it came up for franchise in 2006. Now it has close-to 500 outlets in more than 50 countries across six continents. Phew!

And certainly when she first stumbled across the brand, Jane, still only 34, was mega-impressed. “I was struck by the colour range (1,500 and counting!) as well as the innovative, quality products on offer,” she explains.

Something of a social media queen (she has 21.5K fans on Instagram alone), Ms Swarbrigg has by now created a firm community of loyal Irish Inglot fans. Not only that, but she’s created the popular hashtags #inglotaddicts and #inglotfamily – which regularly pop up on Twitter, Snapchat, and Instagram.

 

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She and her family now employ a talented group of some 250 people, and Jane prides herself on nurturing and building a team that is encouraged to use their creativity.

“A happy team is the key to a successful business,” she stresses. “Once you find the right product the next step is finding the right people to represent you and your brand. Then you just have to look after them.”

Inglot, which has its HQ in Mullingar, furthermore regularly gives back to its customers with free events in stores, as well as online activity such as demonstrations and competitions.

Unsurprisingly, 2017 is set to be a huge year for Jane and her company. “We might even be expanding overseas,” the businesswoman hints with a smile.

She will also find the time to marry her fiancé, Brendan Quinn; he proposed last year at the home they share in Castleknock.  

Jane’s final message for any budding entrepreneurs is clear: “Take those risks, ladies!

"And find comfort in knowing that feeling a little lost can actually be the fire in your belly to get you where you need to be.” 

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"You'd be so much prettier without all that gunk on your face" is something that only, I repeat, only our mothers can say to us, not trolls on instagram.

Some makeup artists get bombarded by haters telling them they wear too much make up, attempting to shame the maquillage mavericks into ditching their carefully crafted faces.

 

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One MUA, Miami-based Amy who shows off her unique makeup looks on Instagram at @agentsometime, defied the haters and proved to her followers that makeup shaming simply isn't ok.

Spelling out a very colourful message, the MUA posted a snap of some achingly sharp liquid liner, along with the word "NOPE" outlined above it. 

The makeup fan is clearly fed up of people pointing out that they prefer a natural look and she should tone it down. 

 

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Other makeup artists have followed Amy's example,a nd posted responses of their own to makeup shamers.

Making the most of the popular meme slogan "cash me outside, how bou dat," another MUA outlined the phrase on her eyelids as a reply to her highlight haters. 

 

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Clapping back at people who shame the level of makeup others wear has become something of a movement in the makeup community, with hundreds of Twitter and Instagram posts on the subject.

Shaming for any reason really isn't nice behaviour, never mind over something as personal and creative as someone's makeup application. 

However, it seems like the hate is just one more reason to create spectacular makeup looks in the cosmetic community.

Keep doing you, girls.  

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Catrice is one of our favourite makeup brands, because it's great quality AND crazy cheap (seriously). 

We have super exciting news today, as we learned that Catrice's summer collection is set to land in Penneys this February. 

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 The new range is inspired by looks from the Spring/ Summer runway collections, and includes a wide range of covetable goodies. 

Catrice's new eyeshadow palettes are at the centre of the new collection, with four different colour schemes to choose from. 

Oh and did we mention that they cost JUST €5.50! 

We are also totally in love with their new liquid strobing pen, which basically contains liquid gold (and only costs €4.50…).

The collection includes many other fantastic new products, such as ombré lipsticks, lip cushions and extreme volume mascara. 

Literally everything from Catrice is less than €10, which is MIND-BLOWING. 

Ugh, we just LOVE makeup.

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Whether they're bushy or bare, none of us can deny the fact that eyebrows shape our entire face. 

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However, keeping those brows perfect can be a very expensive task, between waxes, tints and everything else. 

That is why we are SO excited to introduce you to Eylure's affordable range of brow products. 

Eylure are famous for their fake eyelashes, but they have decided to spread their wings, and embrace the brow. 

Take the fast track to eyebrow perfection with Eylure’s one-stop, fast-fix brow products, that are designed to help you achieve the perfect shape, colour and texture. 

The range includes a fabulous brow contouring pencil, an eyebrow palette, and a brow amplifying wand. 

The best part? The products start at just €3.49, and can be purchased in Lloyds Pharmacies, both online and in-store. 

#browsonFLEEK. 

 

 

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Harry Potter lovers have been teased and tormented by the revelation of a Harry Potter palette by Storybook Cosmetics.

The brand that brought us Game of Thrones makeup and Beauty and the Beast makeup brushes has been working on the Wizardry and Witchcraft palette for months, and it's finally almost ready for release.

 

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The gorgeous, rich shades were finalised a few weeks back, but the spell book packaging needed to be perfected. 

The creators have done an amazing job, and the book palette wouldn't look out of place in Hermione's hands at the Hogwarts library.

The shades themselves are divine, from taupes and neutrals to deep emerald and navy.

 

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The new eye shadows sit alongside wand themed makeup brushes and quill eyeliner on Storybook Cosmetics' website, so getting a magical makeup look is literally a click away. 

The palette will be released in the next few days, so keep your eyes on the prize because this one is sure to fly off the (Hogwarts) shelves.

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Hands up if you remember the fantastic Japanese cartoon called Sailor Moon!

*throws two hands in the air enthusiastically*

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Well, if you were a fan of this iconic animated series, you are about to get really, really excited. 

Creer Beaute has just released an amazing Sailor Moon inspired eye shadow palette, and it has all the gems. 

This Sailor Moon Eye Shadow Palette Is More Swoon-Worthy Than Tuxedo Mask

The compact, which is gold and magical, contains four fabulous eyeshadow shades, one of which can double as a blusher.

The Sailor Moon Prism Compact will be available to purchase online as of March 2017, and will cost €33. 

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We need to add this baby to our growing collection. 

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Kylie Jenner clearly wants you to treat yourself this Valentines Day, as the makeup mogul has just dropped her Valentine's Day collection over on Snapchat.

The collection introduces a host of new products to her already extensive arsenal of cosmetics.

The collection is classically influenced by V-Day, with reds, pinks and glitter featuring heavily. 

The love themed haul features two brand new matte lip kit shades in exclusive red glitter Kylie packaging.

The teen has come up with a raspberry pink shade called Valentine, a total departure from her usual vault of nude shades.

The second shade, Head Over Heels, is similar to the colour Love Bite that already features in her line, but with richer pink tones. 

In the spirit of V-Day, the shades come with a to/from section on the back if you're feeling generous towards a special lady in your life. (Ours will say 'From: Me, To: Me')

Seeing as the makeup mogul is famous for her lips, the collection includes a set of mini liquid lipsticks in a series of romantic shades.

Old favourites Maliboo, Posie K, and Mary Jo K sit alongside new comers High Maintenance and Head Over Heels.

The minis were the most sought after beauty bits in her Christmas collection, so we're sure these will be one of the first pieces to sell out.

One of the most exciting pieces in the collection is the Diary Palette, which includes Kylie's first venture into blush creation.

The two blushers, Virginity and First Date, are accompanied by nine new shadow shades.

The palette has four glitter shades and five matte colours, ranging from hot pink to taupe.

While the colours aren't the most wearable for every day, the palette could definitely create a killer Valentines or night out look, ideal for those who like to get creative with their eye makeup. 

Lastly, the collection includes three mini Valentines palettes, Smooch, Kiss Me and Sweetheart. 

Each set contains a mix of lip and eye products, and all shadows are exclusive to the Valentine's collection. 

The collection drops on February 2 and we've already marked it in our calendars. 

We know what we'll be treating ourselves to this year. 

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Storybook Cosmetics is slaying over on Instagram once again.

The brand that brought us Game of Thrones makeup and Beauty and the Beast makeup brushes just hinted that the theme of its next collection will be based around the ever-popular Hunger Games trilogy.

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The cosmetics company's latest fantasy endeavour will revolve around the books and films that shot Jennifer Lawrence to fame as Katniss.

While no details have been officially released yet, we cant help but fantasise about the potential for this collection.

A Districts eye shadow palette perhaps, with 13 shades representing each district? Or a set of makeup brushes shaped like arrows.

 

OFFICIAL "The Hunger Games" Collaboration. Coming 2017! May The Odds Be Ever In Your Favor!

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Or maybe a "Catching Fire" lipstick collection in bold red and orange tones.

The possibilities are endless, may the odds of this makeup collection arriving soon be ever in our favour. 

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Have you been on the hunt for the perfect highlighter, that will give you that coveted Kardashian glow?

Well, your search is officially over ladies. 

The Laura Mercier Face Illuminator is the product Kim Kardashian uses to get her ethereal, dewy makeup look. 

We know this because she recently shared her products of choice on Snapchat, which included the Laura Mercier highlighter (and quite a few Kylie Cosmetics)

In fairness to Kim, this product is actually CLASS, and fairly reasonably priced when you consider it's high-profile users. 

Laura Mercier Face Illuminator Powder For Summer 2016

The face illuminator costs €42, and can be purchased online, or at Laura Mercier makeup counters. 

This is definitely a makeup must-have! 

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We love ice cream, and we love makeup, so when we discovered a brand that combined the two… we nearly fell off our thrones. 

Beauty Bakerie Cosmetics is a makeup brand that is inspired by desserts, and we are in love. 

Their latest offering comes in the form of a highlighter that is packaged in an ice cream-like tub.

The company offers a wide range of cosmetics, from BROWnie kits to lip kits, and every shade is named after a delicious treat of some kind. 

Prices for these tasty products start at just €10, and go up as far as €35. 

You can actually buy all these wonders on ASOS at the moment, so get shopping, ladies. 

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