My top ten liquid and cream blushes

I think we've established at this stage that I have dry skin! Because of that, I tend to favour cream complexion products over powder ones. They look fresher and more youthful on my skin and because my skin is dry, I don't need to worry about them disappearing. Today, I'm sharing my top ten favourites - obviously, nobody needs ten blushes (especially when they're all similar colours!) but I just have a weak spot for them! I love how they instantly boost my complexion! My BEAUTYLYMIN code will save you 21% on any of these that are sold on Look Fantastic (not sponsored, I just like to share discounts!)

Valentino Beauty Born In Roma Purple Melancholia review

 

I've been a fan of the Valentino Beauty Born In Roma line for years so I was delighted when I was kindly gifted the latest addition recently. Born In Roma Purple Melancholia* is housed in the signature studded bottle and one of the things I really like about the line is how you can see the colour of the fragrance through the bottle; from the original pink, through green, yellow, coral and now purple. They all have scents for him and her (Uomo and Donna) and the ones aimed at women all have a vanilla base note but the top and middle notes are what differentiates them.

L'Oreal Extensionist Mascara and new Infallible Brow products review

When it comes to mascara, I think that most people choose high street brands because they have to be changed so often, and L'Oreal is a widely lauded brand due to quality and value. The latest addition to the line is their Extensionist mascara* and they have added a new brow product too, which I was kindly gifted (without any obligation to review) and want to share my thoughts on today.

February beauty favourites...

Here we are at the end of another month! I'd like to say that this year is flying by already but I actually find that it's dragging and I think it's because of the awful weather! I could probably count on one hand the number of days that we've had without rain this year here in Ireland! Anyway enough weather yap, let's get into the beauty products that I have been loving over the past month (and I would love to hear what you've been loving too!)...

3 great powders for dry skin

If you have been around here for any amount of time, you will know that I have dry skin. For years, I never used powder to set my base as they all just aged me and looked so cakey. Instead, I relied on setting sprays. That being said, I love the polished that a powder gives the skin and powders have come a long way - particularly in the last decade. There are still lots that I avoid but I want to share three great options with you today.

Winter skin rescue products

I don't know what it's like where you are but here in Ireland, it feels like we're on Day 999 of winter!  I know that all seasons have something to offer but this winter has been particularly cold, damp, dull and very rainy. Roll on spring! In the meantime I want to share with you the products that I have been depending on to keep my skin hydrated, nourished, comfortable and happy over the past few months.

The best base makeup products for dry skin

 

It's no secret on the blog that I have dry skin! I also find that it can be dehydrated at times, particularly in winter when the central heating and open fire seem to drain all hydration from my skin. I work hard on my skincare routine to keep my skin nourished and looking plump and I think that's key to any makeup looking good. That said, there are some products that I rely on when my makeup needs a little extra help in looking good and I want to share those with you today...

My most used makeup brushes

I must own between 80-100 makeup brushes, which is completely ridiculous and unnecessary! As with most things, I tend to only use my favourites and realistically, they're all that I need - yes, multiples are handy so I don't have to wash every time I use them but they're not actually necessary. I was away on three separate occasions in December and only packed my favourite brushes each time. Let me share my most used brushes with you...

Which Kérastase range is for you?

There's no doubting that Kérastase is my absolute favourite haircare brand. I dabble in others but Kérastase has been a staple in my routine for over 25 years at this stage! I think I've used products from pretty much all of the ranges apart from Curl Manifesto and the range for men. I find that everything I've tried from the brand has really improved my hair in terms of strength, elasticity, growth, bounce and shine. Also, a little goes a long way with everything so whilst they are more expensive than supermarket brands, the value is there long term, plus my BEAUTYLYMIN code will save you 21% on the products on Look Fantastic (not sponsored, I just always love to share discounts!). If you're wondering which range would suit your hair best, keep reading...

A (very) late 2025 beauty favourites

Is it too late to wish you all a Happy New Year?! Yes, probably but I'm doing it anyway! Things have been quiet around these parts for a while because we had a busy December, a lovely Christmas and then the dreaded flu hit earlier this month plus gloomy days that don't make it easy to take photos, which both delayed my return to the blog. It may seem a little late to share 2025 favourites but I wanted to because I used some great products last year that I either already have, or will, repurchase this year. So, let's get into it! I have a mixture of skincare, makeup, bodycare, fragrance and tools and will include any discount codes that I can find in case you want to buy!