Hi my Loves,
I hope you are all having an amazing Christmas.
I think this is an amazing exercise to do at the end of the year to reflect on all the amazing things that has happened to you throughout the year.
I think this is an amazing exercise to do at the end of the year to reflect on all the amazing things that has happened to you throughout the year.
I wanted to share some of my favourite memories with you :) I hope you enjoy.
My favourite and best memories for the year was of course meeting my gorgeous boyfriend, Chris. I met him on New Years Eve and was the start of my fantastic year.
Here is a cute picture of us on our very first date.
Next amazing memory is my 6 week trip back to Australia with my bestie Dominique. It was all about going and having fun but it was also closure for me as I didn't really leave the last time on good terms.
My next memory was meeting my YouTuber friends TheMakeupchair and Makeupbysaz who I had talked to for years and made really good friends with.
I then got to meet a huge inspirtion of mine at the makeupfairy masterclass in Inglot.
Joanne and I got talking and found out we had more in common then we thought. We also filmed a collaboration together and become good friends.
I love that you can meet people and become friends in real life due to YouTube and Blogging.
The next proud memory of mine was running the mini marathon with my best friend for my Dad and raising a couple of hundred euro for the cancer support group.
I then had the honour of doing the wonderful Leanne Woodfull's makeup for the launch of the QOD Ireland new treatment.
She was such a pleasure to work with and very inspiring.
She has worked very hard to get to where she is and I have made another friend in Leanne.
Next memorable moment was as trip to Tunisia with my mammy. We had a rough time for a few months when I was depressed but this trip brought us back together. I was so relaxing and enjoyable.
Again some more friendships formed from youtube. I got to meet and film with these lovely ladies. Mymakeupperspective, Melanie Murphy and Nakedwithoutmylippie. What a fun day
This was HUGE for me :) I was featured in Stellar Magazine alongside Ciara O Doherty for our positive attitudes and for inspiring others with positive thinking.
I was amazing to see my name printed in such a huge magazine.
I was amazing to see my name printed in such a huge magazine.
This was one of my favourite shoots of 2014 it was a bride shoot in Druigs Glen. The hotel and its surrounding were beautiful and the team just all gelled together and worked really well.
I then headed off to Cork for the Irish Beauty YouTuber meetup which was amazing. I got to meet so many amazing like minded girls and we had so much fun.
This was one of my favourite and most proud moments of the year. I was asked to speak to a school of 6th year student about the importance of mental health and depression. As I had gone through it myself just the thought of being able to speak about it and help other was amazing.
One epic moment for me was meeting the SacconeJolys. I had been a huge fan for years and was so nice to finally meet them and vlog with them.
My last favourite memory of this year was heading to Liverpool with my besties.
We had an amazing time and had so much fun. I just laughed the whole time.
I hope you enjoyed this personal post and I hope you get a chance to write down and remember all the wonderful memories you had this year :)
Love
Grace xox
Hey my loves,
In no particular order, first up, but I must admit is probably my favourite find of this year is the Mary Lou-Manizer from The Balm. This is such an amazing powder highlight that is not overly shimmery or glittery. It is just perfection and gives you that amazing glow that everyone wants.
The next in luxury is the Banana Powder from Ben Nye. This is Kim Kardashians best friend when it comes to highlighting and sets under eye concealer to give the ultimate pop and gorgeous glow. I just love this product for photographs.
As 2014 is coming to an end I wanted to share with you my favourite makeup products of the last year.
Although I have way more than just ten I thought that was enough for now.
Although I have way more than just ten I thought that was enough for now.
Next up is the Vitalumiere Aqua from Chanel. This foundation is my all time favourite foundation ( a touch on the pricier side) but worth every penny. It gives amazing coverage and lasts all day long. It leaves my skin looking flawless and I just love it so much.
Next product is the liquid eyeliner from Catrice in ''dating joe black'' I have used this eyeliner for years and still cant find anything that works better. It is a jet black liquid liner that applies so easily. I would recommend this one for beginners as it has a felt tip applicator which makes apply it effortless. Another top thing about this product is it is super affordable.
This is another product that I don't think I will ever stop buying. It is from The Balm again (they are featured a lot in the post as their stuff is awesome) This blush ''Hot Mama'' has been my go to blush for the past 6 months and is absolutely stunning. I just love how it looks on my skin and gives such a nice flushed look. I have used this almost everyday and still haven't hit pan.
Another old time favourite is the lasting perfection concealer from Collection. I have been using this concealer for years and haven't come across a better one. It is highly pigmented and covers up the darkest of under eye circles while high lighting that area too. It is also super affordable too.
I have only one mascara that I loved this past year and that is the ''Miss Manga'' from Loréal. I am in love with the length and volume this mascara gives my lashes and also love the fact that it doesn't transfer to my bottom lid.
The next two products are the ultimate in luxury products but you definitely dont need them, but I bet you would LOVE them. First up is the Soleil De Tan from Chanel. This beauty is a cream to powder universal bronzer that works with everyones individual skin tone. It feels heavenly on the skin and making contouring a dream.
Finishing off with some lip products the first is from NYX and that is their Butter Lip Glosses.
In any shade they are devine and they apply so nicely. They don't leave you lips feeling sticky and horrible and their colour choice is huge.
In any shade they are devine and they apply so nicely. They don't leave you lips feeling sticky and horrible and their colour choice is huge.
Last but by no means least is the Provocalips from Rimmel. I only tried these babies in December but they blew my mind. They are a very long wear lip gloss and when I say very long wear I mean it. Them bad boys don't budge from you lips. This are so highly pigmented and gorgeous on.
I hope you liked my picks from the year, let me know your top products in a comment below.
Love
Grace xox
Hi my loves,
Todays post is a review on the Loreal Paris Age Perfect Extraordinary Facial Oil
I first purchased this facial oil about three weeks ago after testing it on my hand at Boots. I spotted it on the skincare aisle while I was browsing. I was first skeptical as I have never used an oil on my face before and didn't think it would be the best thing for my skin as I hate having oily skin.
I tested a small amount on the back of my hand and read the instructions. I then proceeded to test more body butters and hand creams on my hands before heading back to work. I took no notice of the body oil as it never occurred to me to buy it.
About a half an hour later after applying the oil to my hand I could feel a significant difference to the small spot where I had applied it. It was so smooth and so soft I thought to myself I had to have this product.
I went back to Boots a couple of days later after I had been paid and purchased this bad boy for a reasonable €25.99
You can shop it here
I started using this facial oil morning and night and have found a huge difference in my skins texture and appearance. It feels silky smooth and appears radiant.
I like to use a small amount (2-3 drops) in the morning under my moisturiser and slightly more at night time (3-5 drops) I like to lather it on my skin at night so the moisture from the oil can be absorbed while I sleep. I wake up with amazing skin. What more could a girl want.
I would definitely recommend this facial oil to anyone who suffers with dehydrated skin and is perfect for the winter months.
I hope you enjoyed that post and let me know if you have already tried it or if you palm on picking it up :)
Love
Grace xox
Hi everyone,
It feels like the longest time since I sat down and wrote a blog post but I have been so busy working and also trying to get as much YouTube videos out as possible.
Today I bring you a very exciting post about a product that is brand new to the Irish market and is being released in the next coming days. This product is a one of a kind product and there is not much of it around.
It is call No More Dramas and it is a fake tan remover and corrector
We are all lovers of fake tan especially in the winter months and if you are like me and like to keep your tan on top form and reapply every few days then this is the product for you.
I know I won't be wrong in saying that we hate that flaking mess you are left with after a couple of tanning sessions. This tan remover and correct has been heaven sent to me as I have had events and special occasions weekend after weekend and have not been able to let my tan wear off natural.
With this amazing fake tan remover I have been able to remove my tan and apply it fresh each week.
No mess, No flakes, No More Dramas.
I have been using this product for the last month and find it amazing at removing the resedue of fake tan.
Although it is marketed as a self tan remover it also works amazingly at preping the skin and has fantastic exfoliating qualities. It leaves the skin silky soft and it stays that way for days. I use this product twice weekly to remove dead skin, prep my skin prior to self tanning and also to remove my tan or to fix and streaks make in the process.
This product is made with the best ingredients all natural where possible. It is filled with sea salt, grape seed oil, sweet almond oil, raspberry oil and shea butter. These ingredients alone would leave you skin baby soft.
The directions for using this product are to use with damp exfoliating gloves on wet skin in circular motions. It leaves the skin slightly pink for a few minutes after and gives a nice coarse exfoliation to remove any stubborn tan. It also smells like Turkish Delight which is a bonus if you ask me.
No More Dramas will be launching online very soon from nomoredramas.ie and will be available in stockists soon.
Take it from me this product needs to be in the lives of an tan lovers everywhere.
Thanks for reading
Love
Grace xox
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