Updated Beauty Wishlist

Garnier Micellar Water // Kiehls Midnight Recovery // S&G One Heck Of A Blot 

S&G Hot Cloth Cleanser // Benefit Hello Flawless // Tangle Teezer

I've been waiting to try the Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water since it first came out, but it's not in my local Boots yet (I've been fighting with myself about buying it online or not, but I suppose I can wait a few more weeks!). I'll be grabbing it as soon as I see it on the shelves! I can't wait to try it. I'm loving the fact that the bottle contains 200ml more than the L'Oréal Micellar Solution, which is the one I currently use and they're around the same price.

The Kiehls Midnight Recovery Concentrate will be the first high-end addition to my skin care collection, which is growing bigger and bigger every week. Although, I will be trying samples of the midnight recovery concentrate before I splash the cash on a bottle of my own. I have never seen a bad word about this and I am soooo excited to try it for myself.

Soap & Glory's One Heck of a Blot. You can all thank the lovely Estée for this one! I've seen her rave about it in so many of her videos, and when is she ever wrong about good products?! I have a thing about powders, I just keep collecting them. It's no harm really though, right? I always need powder because I have oily skin so it's not a bad thing that I collect it!

The Soap & Glory Fab Pore Hot Cloth Cleanser came up on my screen while I was looking through their products on the Boots website. As always I was roped in to looking at every single S&G product on their site! I seen this and it reminded me of the First Aid Beauty product design. I've wanted a good alternative to the Liz Earle hot cloth cleanser and this one looks like it might be good! It also comes with a muslin cloth.

Benefit's Hello Flawless foundation has been on my wishlist for a few weeks now. I love the packaging of the product, it honestly makes me want it more than I should. Is that normal, to want a product because of it's packaging? Well, that's one of the reasons I want this foundation. I obviously want it because I've seen great reviews about it and it always looks beautiful when you see the benefit girls putting it on their customers.

Lastly, I've been wanting/needing the infamous Tangle Teezer! My hair is really fine and that leads it to be full of tangles, all the time. Especially after washing my hair, even when I wake up in the mornings, or just after being outside in the windy weather. My hair is constantly tangled and it's growing quite long since I started using Lee Stafford's 'For Hair That Never Grows Past a Certain Length' products. I feel like I can't do anything to stop it from tangling and I feel like crying when I have to brush it after a shower! Not even kidding.

If any of you know anything that will help, please let me know in the comments. I'd love to hear any ideas you have!

*I just wanted to mention that I have recently reached ONE HUNDRED followers on bloglovin'! I was so surprised to log on and see this because I haven't been blogging much lately, and to see that people still follow my blog and support me, makes me beyond happy. I just wanted to say a huge thank you to all of my followers, new and old! It honestly means the world to me!*

Have you tried any of these products?

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Christmas Beauty Wishlist

Naked 3 Palette // Sigma Brush Set // NARS Lipstick // Emma Hardie Cleansing Balm // Liz Earle Set

I am absolutely dying for Christmas! I wasn't even bad until I put my first 'Christmas Gift Guide' up! Ever since then I've been super excited. I can't help but love Christmas, it's such a nice time when you're surrounded by your loved ones. Oh.. And the Christmas dinner, can't forget the Christmas dinner!

There's so many things I've wanted this year but never got. I think I'd get them a lot quicker if they were on my list to Santa! I thought I'd make a quick list on my blog and see what you all think.

Urban Decay and their 'oh so famous' Naked 3 palette. Everyone wants this! Well, every beauty blogger and of course, me. I never bought the first two palettes and as soon as I seen the blogger outburst about this palette I was delighted I didn't get the first two, because I am definitely getting this one. The shades are so much more me than the first and second palette. And the packaging is gorgeous!

I've never tried any Sigma products or brushes but I've always heard they're good. I feel like I need more good quality eye brushes for my collection. I always run out of clean ones to use so quickly and I'm left with dark eyeshadow on every brush. I have my eyes set on the Sigmax Precision Kit 5 Brushes. They also have a set of four brushes which I'd probably choose over this one, but since it's Christmas...

Again, I'm a NARS virgin! I've never tried a product before, but a few of my friends have and they're always telling me I need to. Since I've heard so much about them, I decided I'd go with a lipstick! The Cinematic Lipstick in Future Red, caught my eye immediately - I am loving red shades this year. The Cinematic Lipsticks are limited editions and won't be around for long, so why not get one of them? - If I get on well with it I can get a normal one later!

I have wanted the Emma Hardie Cleansing Balm for as long as I can remember, I really don't know why it's not in my life yet! I know my skin would love this, or I just want to pamper myself. But really, I don't think I've seen a bad review of this before! (If you have, let me know!) I strongly recommend you check out their Luxury Superskin Face and Body Hamper if you don't want to go all out on just one item. This hamper contains sample sizes of everything you need for just about the same price of the cleansing balm, which is ridiculously brilliant for the amount of things you get!

Lastly, the Liz Earle December Skin Care Essentials. When I stumbled upon this deal on the Liz Earle online shop, my jaw almost dropped to the floor! Liz Earle is quite pricey but this whole set is only €49! To buy everything separately this would cost you €81. What?! I don't think I can pass this offer by, it's absolutely amazing! I generally would only have wanted the cleanse and polish, but in this set you get the whole sha-bang! The cleanse and polish - and a pure muslin cloth to use it with, a toner and a moisturiser. They have also added a complimentary a hand cream.

So there you have it, a list of things I'm literally wishing for, for Christmas. I wish Santa was loaded and able to buy me all of them, but unfortunately he's not and I'd never expect all of this! If I even got just one of these I'd be happy.

What is on your Christmas wishlist this year? Have you tried any of the products I've mentioned?

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Monthly Roundup | October

I cannot believe how fast October went! I feel like the whole month was just a big blur! Time to say goodbye to October and hello to November. That means it's nearly Christmas!! I love Christmas so much and can't wait for December already. 
Anyhow, here's a list of my posts over the month of October in case you've missed any. Hope you have enjoyed reading them as much as I've enjoyed writing them!

Tartan is Back!

October Wishlist

L'Oréal | Skin Perfection | 3 in 1 Purifying Micellar Solution

Autumn Nail Polish Picks!

Maybelline | Color Tattoo 24hr

London Beauty Haul

Love,

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October Wishlist

It's that time of the month again and I've a list the length of my arm full of beauty items that I want. A girl can wish, but can't always afford hey! *Sob* I've been keeping lists of things I want the past month and I would love to put them all in one big wishlist, but it'd be too much! So I've picked a handful of products to put into this post. I hope you see something that takes your fancy! 

1.Urban Decay | Naked Basics Palette

I've wanted one of the Urban Decay Naked palettes for as long as I can remember, but I can't afford one being on a crappy budget. So the naked basics palette seems to be the easiest way out for me, and the shades are perfect. You can go quite plain and neutral or you can go smokey with the colours that are in it. This would be perfect for travelling, which I do a lot of lately!

2. Real Techniques | Powder Brush

I've built up quite a big collection of Real Techniques brushes over the last two years. I've been on the hunt for a good powder brush because the one I have has gone a bit too shabby to be honest. When I seen the Real Techniques one I decided I have to get it!

3. Real Techniques | Blush Brush

I know this is a 'blush brush', but I actually want to get this and try it out as another powder brush! It's so big and fluffy, I think it'd be perfect for powder. I don't wear a lot of blush so I don't think this one would ever be an actual blush brush for me. Although, never say never!

4. Lee Stafford | Treatment For Hair That Never Grows Past A Certain Length

What can I even say? I've wanted this treatment for so long and I've not bought it yet! Why not, Leanne?! The next time Boots have their '3 for 2' offer back on the Lee Stafford range, I'm going to be all over this. I've gone beyond wanting it now. I've seen far too many good reviews to pass it by again.

5. Benefit | They're Real Mascara

I'm all for my Maybelline Falsies and I've never really ventured out very far with mascaras. I have seen so many reviews about this mascara and the hype amongst the beauty blogger world has been absolutely crazy, I think I've definitely been persuaded enough to get it!

6. NYX | Jumbo Eye Pencil | 604 Milk

I think everyone needs a NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in the shade Milk. It's the perfect product for making bright eyeshadows pop or any colour for that matter. Coming up to Halloween I think this would be a great purchase!

7. Hydraluron | Moisture Booster

I've generally quite oily to combination skin, but I went for a facial a while back and they told me that my skin was oily in areas but also really dehydrated in those areas. Which shocked me, because I moisturise all the time! Since then, I've stopped using harsh products on my face, even in oily areas. I wanted something to boost my skin and give it plenty of hydration, so when I seen a few reviews about this I decided this will be one of the products I'm going to go for!

What's on your wishlist this month? Do any of these products take your fancy? 

Have you got any of these already?

Thanks for reading!

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Essence | Colour & Go | Wishlist

I've decided to do a quick little wishlist because I was just browsing through the internet and ended up popping onto the essence website! Essence is one of my go to brands when I'm broke :'(. But even when I have money, I still spend a lot of it on essence!

Boots Christmas Wishlist

Hello everyone!

Well well well, it's that time of the year again. The start of December! Can't believe how quick this year has gone. I remember going back to school and then doing my leaving cert and now I'm half way through college, WHAT?! It's also Christmas this month, just for that, I am excited. I have to say a big sorry to all my readers because I have not been updating at all. I'm going on holidays for 3 weeks also, so I can write blog posts but I won't be able to post them until I'm back.

The Top 5 Products I've Been Wanting!

Hey everyone!

Today I said I'll do a quick post! The top 5 products on my 'to-get ASAP list'. As I stated in my last post, I am creating a HUGE wishlist page and that's almost done too.. Kind of.. I'M GETTING THERE!! I also felt I needed to write a new blog post for you guys because I've been lacking, super badly! I'm not even going to get into it as I've said it in previous posts. I am truly sorry though, I will try and blog more, I keep starting and then just sitting and staring at a blank screen. It's annoying! Anyways, moving on. I'm just going to get straight into it!

LUSH | Lemony Flutter Cuticle Butter

The first product I want is from LUSH! As you may or may not know, I'm a big nail care/painting geek. This is the LUSH cuticle butter! Supposedly it's amazing! And that, I will have to see for myself! I have recently been addicted to LUSH products, I love their staff but obviously, I love their shop too! This cuticle butter is on my to-get list as of now! Can't wait to try it out!

LUSH | Handy Gurugu Hand Cream

Another LUSH product I've been eyeing up is the Handy Gurugu Hand Cream! Coming into winter I think a good ol' hand cream is in need! But it's also essential for me as I'm doing a hairdressing course at the moment so my hands will be in water and also touching many chemicals over the coming weeks, so hand cream is essential for me. I am planning on getting a travel size hand cream as well as this but haven't made my mind up yet on what I want. Maybe I'll try get this into a little squirty bottle. Hmm.

Toni&Guy | Casual Sea Salt Texturising Spray

The next product is from Toni&Guy and it's hair related! I honestly don't get much hair related products, but I really should start, my hair does my head in and I just feel like ripping it out sometimes! I have long hair and it's just so frustrating, but I could never get it cut short, I'd be way too scared. Anyways, I  found this texturising spray while looking through some blogs and once I seen it, I checked out some reviews! I get the feeling this product isn't exactly what I expect, but hey! I'm still going to buy&try!

Models Own | Hed Kandi Hedonist

I recently bought Models Own Beach Party and I was totally over the moon with it, so I went back to Boots to nab some more Models Own polishes. I tried this one on my nail and I fell in love with it! It's so bright and beautiful on the nails. To my horror though, they had only one left and it was opened and had nail polish all on the lid and stuff, I wasn't paying almost €8 for a used nail polish, no way. I asked the girl and she said they had no more left. So it's off to a different Boots I go, to try and pick this up!

Real Techniques | Powder Brush

The last item I want is the Real Techniques Powder Brush. I have already got their Starter Set, their Core Collection set and their Stippling Brush! I absolutely love the quality of their brushes and I'm definitely going to get more. Eventually I'll have the lot! The only downfall of these brushes is the price. I can only get them in Boots and they are a lot dearer than they are on the Real Techniques site, which is very, very annoying! If anyone knows of any other shops I can get these brushes in for smaller prices, please let me know! 

So there you have it! The top 5 products I really want to buy, pretty soon!
Have you got any of these products?
Would you tell me to stay away from any of these?
Leave any questions or comments down below! I love to hear from you guys! 

Love,

Update on where I've been & what's going on!

Hey guys!

Yeah, this is me ^, right now, waving and dancing for you ha ha!

I haven't blogged in over a week now and to be honest, I haven't had time. I've started a hairdressing course and even though my hours aren't much, the travelling takes up most of my time. I leave the house at 8 in the morning and don't get home 'til 11 some nights! It's seriously wearing me out and I'm sleeping so much when I'm home. I'm really enjoying it though so I don't mind. I'm planning a few blog posts at the moment, but when they'll be up.. I really don't know. I'll most definitely try and get loads done the weekend and queue them. 

Also, I've been busy making a BIG wishlist page! Whenever I come on blogger and don't blog, I update my wishlist page. On that page, you'll find things I want. So far I have the categories makeup, skincare, nail varnish and clothes! Heh ^-^ 
Don't worry if you can't see it, no one can. It's not published yet. I don't want to publish it when it's only half-arsed done.

Oh, I almost forgot.. I'm still reading your blogs! Just 'cause I ain't posting doesn't mean I ain't reading! Your posts are what's helping me make my huge/far too long wishlist! 

Again I'd like to say I'm sorry and I will try and get some posts up soon. For now though, feel free to contact me on Twitter @LeanneBroderick. I'm on there daily, even if I don't tweet daily! Just sayin' ;).

Thanks for reading,

Another Beauty Wishlist

Hello world! I hope you're all well! 

I was in such a blogging mood this week after recovering from being totally ill, I made a few blog posts and scheduled them. So therefore, MORE POSTS! Yay!

I decided to do a wishlist, actually three, maybe. Because I made three different lists of things I wanted in three different categories. Makeup, Clothes and Nail Art Accessories. So I've chose to do a makeup/skincare wishlist as a blog post to share with you all! I'll just get straight into it I guess.

Boots | Glycerin and Rosewater Toner

I've actually been looking for a toner for my face for ages now! I seen this on a YouTube beauty guru the other day and she was ranting and raving about it. I really want to try it! Plus it's a Boots brand, but you'd hardly notice it seeing as the icon is so tiny. It's £2.32, around €3, so not so bad! They also have a spritz spray but I think I'll try this one first.

Johnson's | Baby Oil

For the brushes that I own (though I am planning on buying a full set soon!), I started cleaning them with oil as it makes them so soft! I also want to use it for nail care AND hair care. You can use baby oil for a lot of things. I think I'd buy the 100ml, rather than the 500ml and see how long I get out of it before realizing I need the 500ml. In Boots this is £1.20 so it'd be around €1.50. You can pick these up in various pound shops as well though!

Johnson's | Baby Shampoo

This is the same price as the baby oil, and I'll also be using it for cleaning my makeup brushes! It's 100ml as well, and you can get it in 300ml too! I find the small travel sizes are handy for carrying around, if I was to go on holidays or anything these sizes are perfect! (Obviously Leanne, 'travel' size?)

Soap & Glory | Sugar Crush | Body Scrub

Even though this stuff looks nasty, really nasty.. I've heard endless reviews about it and how amazing it is! I don't ever use body scrubs, but I know if I buy this I'll probably never stop using them. Boots actually have a 3 for 2 sale on selected bath products and seeing as I really want to try this I might buy it along with some other random bits and bobs. This is £8 in Boots so probably €10! I hope I get it before the 3 for 2 offer ends because I really am keen to try some other Soap & Glory products.

Bourjois | Magic Nail Polish Remover

There has been SO much hype about this new invention of sticking your finger in a hole (of sponge covered in nail varnish remover, thanks very much!) and getting rid of all your nail varnish from your nail in 1second (obviously dramatic, I'd say about 5seconds at least! Do feel free to correct me if I'm wrong.) As soon as I heard about it I had to get it, so Boots here I come! In Boots it's £4.99 so about €6 for me. Unless I can find it in a pound shop, which a LOT of people are saying they have got lately. The one in the pound shops is called 'Twist & Out'.

Miners Cosmetics | Lipstick | Matte Effect Wonderland

I seen a fellow blogger, Tor, blog about Miners and I fell in love with the brand straight away! It's kind of like Essence and is a cheaper brand, yet still has amazing quality products! This red colour looks gorgeous and it's only £3.99, about €5 for me. That's a great price for such a beautiful colour.

Miners Cosmetics | Lipstick | Matte Effect Fiesta

This pink, is another colour from Miners lipstick range that I looooove. I'm in awe with this new (to me) brand and I'm absolutely dying to try out their products! This lipstick is also £3.99. I find this great that they're this price, as I don't wear too much lipstick because I always think it doesn't suit me. So instead of spending almost €20 on a MAC lipstick, I think it's way better to lose a fiver.

I'm also on the hunt for a brush set. I can't afford any of these €100 sets right now, I don't even have a job. I seen a few sets around town on the markets, but I'm too scared to buy them to be honest. There was one guy selling the whole Bobbi Brown brush range for €35. I was so close to buying it, then said no because if I was ripped of I'd go crazy and most possibly hurt him. Hehe. There was also a brush set for €20 in La Chica, in Dublin. But again, I'm afraid to buy it. I know eventually I'll give in and buy one or the other, but until then, let me know if you guys know any cheap ones I can buy, around Ireland.

Edited just before publishing: I was asking you guys on Twitter if you knew of any brush sets that are cheap yet good quality. A lot of people mentioned 'Real Techniques'. I made the decision that even though these brushes are dear-ish. I'm going to get them anyways. They're worth the price I suppose as they are real and if I look after them, I'll have them a long time. I'm planning on getting two sets which are on sale in Boots. Buy one get one half price! The 'Core Collection' and the 'Starter Set' It's going to cost me about €45 at the most, but I can't wait!

L-Core Collection & R-Starter Set

Last but certainly not least, I'm still looking for a neutral eye shadow palette. In which, I will be purchasing very, very soon. I am going to try get a brush set first though, so I can use it? Haha. 


What do you think of these products? Have you tried them before? Will you be trying them soon?

Thanks a mil for reading! Let me know what you think! If you've any comments, suggestions, questions etc. etc. email me, tweet me or leave them below! You know yourselves! :)

Lots of love,

Fashion Wishlist

Seeing as I haven't blogged about fashion yet, I decided to do a wishlist as my first fashion post! I just picked out some random bits and bobs from my favourite site boohoo, where I love to shop.
I hope you like them!

Minnie Sleeveless Bow Detail Fit And Flare Dress (€15) 

As soon as I saw this dress it stood out miles. The colour is so pretty and the little bow really breaks the dress up. I love the way the dress is tight fitting at the top and then flowy at the bottom. I think you have a big choice of things you can wear with this dress, such as blazers and cardigans and different types of shoes. Though as choice of accessories, not so much as the bow itself is like an accessory.
What do you think?

Lucy "Oui Moustache" Drop Arm Vest (€12)

These mustaches are just brill, I love them! They're totally adorable! Swingy tops are also a new trend, in my eyes anyways! I think you can pretty much wear them with anything you want. I love these tops especially on a 'fat day', where you just don't feel your best. Just throw one of these on you! I think they're great for warm weather, they don't cling to you and well... you can't get sweat patches, can you? ;)

Wendy Striped Chiffon Blazer (€20)

I was looking through blazers as I'm in desperate need of a new one. I think they're so versatile and you get so much wear out of them! This one caught my eye immediately. I'm loving stripes these days. I love the fact its got no buttons as I usually wear my blazers open anyways, I think I look ridiculous with them closed. (Don't judge me!)

Blaire Chiffon Collar Slouch Blazer (€24)

I also seen this whilst looking through the blazers section. The colour caught my eye straight away, this colour always does! I don't know why but even when I walk in to a shop, my eyes automatically scan the room for this colour. *Rambling*. Anyways, I think the design of this blazer is amazing! I love the shape of it and all the ruffles add to it so much. The way it's longer at the sides and short at the front is gorgeous!

Olivia Bird Print Shorts (€14)

I fell in love with these shorts when I seen them. The bird pattern is trés cute! I have so many ideas in my head of what I could wear these with. And for just 14 euro? What a bargain!

Ella Black Diamante Suedette Platform Heels (€45)

Personally, I know I'll never buy these. Well not until I can afford them! That's why they're on this wishlist. I'll wish for them, haha. The little bow on the front of these is stunning and the heel itself is gorgeous. The fact they're black is also a great advantage for me.
Who else wears black heels constantly?

Amarah Beige Platform Bow Front Heels (€40)

I love these heels! I seem to be interested in bows a lot too! These are just beautiful, even the colour. I think it's fab! The bow on the front may be a bit too much for some people, but I think it adds to the shoe and without it, it would just be a normal heel! Though in fairness I'd still wear them without the bows. At 40 euro, it's probably cheap for some people, but not for me as I don't even work yet. So I'd probably have to pass on these! Boo.

Danika Red Suedette Cut Away Wedge (€50)

While on the topic of shoes, I just thought I'd get your opinions on these type of heels. I think they're mad! But they are gorgeous and definitely eye catching! 

How do people walk in these?

I think if I tried, I'd break my neck, honestly! Let me know what you guys know or think about these cut aways! I'd love to know what they're like and if anyone has tried them before!

If you're reading this now, thanks for reading through this! It was probably crap, but hey.. what are you guys for? Telling me if it really was crap or not haha. This is my first time having a go at fashion blogging. I'm thinking of making a full outfit for you guys soon, and I have a lot of plans on new fashion posts to come. But first, let's see how I got on with this one!

I'd love to hear your opinions on these items and what you thought of this post too! Do you agree or disagree with any of the above statements? Let me know! I love reading your comments! :)

Links to all of these items:

• Minnie Sleeveless Bow Detail Fit And Flare Dress (€15)
• Lucy "Oui Moustache" Drop Arm Vest (€12)
• Wendy Striped Chiffon Blazer (€20)
• Blaire Chiffon Collar Slouch Blazer (€24)
• Olivia Bird Print Shorts (€14)
• Ella Black Diamante Suedette Platform Heels (€45)
• Amarah Beige Platform Bow Front Heels (€40)
• Danika Red Suedette Cut Away Wedge (€50)

My Wishlist

I've been wanting a lot of products lately so I decided to make a post on some of them. I wish I could win the lotto and just buy them all! This list ranges from makeup products, to nail polish, to skincare products.

MAC | Lady Danger Lipstick. (Around €18)

The colour of this lipstick is just amazing! I love its brightness. It's definitely on my wishlist this summer.

Bobbi Brown | Basic Brush Collection. (Around €140)

I've really been needing a basic brush kit, as I have brushes all over the place in my house. I don't think I'd spend this much money on a brush set, not yet anyways. Does anyone know any cheaper sets you can get, with good quality?

Models Own | Coral Reef. (Around €4)

I've never tried Models Own nail polish, and I really am keen to. I loved this colour straight away and I'm definitely going to get it this summer.

Models Own | Ibiza Mix - Hed Kandi! (€4)

I love this glitter polish from models own too, and am dying to try it on top of loads of different colours!

Topshop | Nails In Easy Breezy. (Around €6)

I've heard many great reviews about Topshop's nail polish, and when I scanned through their site the first colour I was attracted to was this one. It's a summery colour and I'm going to have to try this soon!

Sleek | Storm I-Divine Palette. (€8)

I really only wear neutral tones on my eyes as I'm not a big eye shadow fan. So this would be the best palette for me. I am dying to experiment and this palette for just €8 is a bargain!

LUSH | BB Seaweed Face Mask. (Around €7)

I've seen great reviews about this product and I am curious to try it myself. I want to know does it live up to the reviews. I love lush products and I'm really hoping to try this soon!

So this is just a small list of products I want to try. I'm going to try do a wishlist maybe once or twice a month, just to see what products you guys think I should avoid and ones I should definitely try out. 

What do you think of that idea?

What's on your wishlist this month? 

Have you tried any of these products? 

Any products you recommend me trying?

Also I would love to know what kind of content you like to see. Comment below and let me know! I would love to hear all of your ideas. 

Remember you can email me if you have any questions, I love to hear from you guys! 

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