Today’s post is all about Nails! So if your the girl that likes to lash on the polishes and do the little nail selfie well these Wet n Wild Nail Polishes are going to be your BFF! I have four of the Megalast in my collection and thought I’d share my thoughts on them. Now I’m the one that loves getting the shellac or gelish nails done every 2/3 weeks but when I’m on a little break from them, these are my go to polishes that give that quick and easy application.
Wet n Wild’s new formulation for the Megalast polishes has to be their best yet, with the thick and creamy consistency, which makes the application a lot easier in my opinion.
The best part from the Megalast line is the brush! It gives excellent coverage and spreads perfectly along the nail bed. Not to unlike other brands which seem to be upping their game in the nail brush department, but this is definitely a good selling point on Wet n Wild’s behalf.
With a measly price tag of €2.99, I think these nail polishes are super fantastic and with a price on its head like this, it’s well worth the investment.
So let’s go through some of my collection just to give you an idea of shades!
Sugar Coat: Is a gorgeous pale milky, peachy-pink shade, which is the perfect shade for a natural finish or could be used as a base colour for french tips. This colour would most definitely need 2/3 if not 4 coats just to get the perfect payoff.
Undercover: This brownish/pinky shade will probably not be everyone’s cup of tea but I like it as it’s the perfect all rounder of a colour. It feels more like a mature ladies colour (hey who am I kidding I am mature!!) sound’s weird I know, but I still like it. 1-2 coats is ideal for this shade.
Wet Cement: Don’t let the name ruin your judgement on this colour, as this is one of my favourites. I am a sucker for nude tone shades and this ticks all the right boxes. In my opinion its more of a brownish/mauve colour, the perfect seasonal colour which would jazz up any outfit , I love it, this is definitely one of my top nail colour picks. 1-2 coats is perfect for application.
On a Trip: This medium purple shade is perfect for spring/summer and the payoff is gorgeous only taken 1-2 coats to apply, I think this colour is definitely a must-have for any nail polish collector.
Overall I am a total Wet n Wild fan not only are they upping their game in the makeup department, but their nail polishes are running wild on the nail department scales! I will definitely be purchasing some more in this Megalast range and I see they have launched some fantastic new shades to their collection.
Check them out @ WetnWild or your nearest stockists!
Question for you all! Who has been a victim of the Skinny Brow, No Brow, Shaved Brow? Anyone be honest with yourself now!! If you have answered YES well then we are all on the same page and more than likely reared in the 90′s, where we rocked the Gwen Stefani and Jennifer Aniston skinny brow look, well I know I gave it a good attempt anyways!! We were in an era where brows were just skinny lines across your forehead and nothing else, the skinnier they were the cooler they looked!
Now ladies roll onto the present day and you have the likes of Cara Delevingne stomping the runways with her gorgeous face and those brows, like what the heck is going on I hear you say!!!
Us 90′s chic’s were so not prepared for this phase! So now we are running to our brow experts telling them we want the full on brow or the Cara look or just simply shouting give me back my brows!! However if you are the 50% that weren’t fortunate enough to grow back the perfect brows, and bank solely on products to make you look half normal. Here is a little product guide on what I use and would recommend for you to try. Remember though brows should look like sisters not twins so don’t be panicking if you can’t get them the same, they are not supposed to be!!
The Natural Brow
If you are that person that likes a more natural brow I would suggest using Brow Pencils. I use Mac Cosmetics Brow Pencils (€18) these are super soft and very easy to apply. You simply use flicking motions on the sparse areas of the brow and apply it in the direction of the natural brow growth. The finish is a more natural soft brow without the defined look. The three shades that I use in my kit are Fling, Lingering and Spiked. These are available in Mac at Brown Thomas, Grafton Street, Dublin.
A drug store version would be the Catrice Brow Pencil this has a brush at the end which is perfect for using to brush the brow hair into place. These are priced at €2.99 and can be applied using the same technique as mentioned above. This budget brand is in Penny’s and some selected pharmacies.
For those that want the natural defined brow you can opt for a powder based brow kit. I’d suggest Sleek Makeup’s Brow Kit (€10.49). It comes with two small brushes and a tiny tweezers. You simply apply the pigmented wax first using the angled brush, this will help shape and define the brow, then using the rounded brush fill in the sparse areas with the powder and this will also help hold the brow in shape. Sleek makeup can be purchased in any Boots pharmacy or on
Wet n Wild Ultimate Brow Kit is another top product that I think should get a mention. It consists of a setting wax, two powders, a little angled brush with tweezers, and a surprise little mirror compartment to the side of it, cool huh!!! At €3.99 this is definitely worth the test. It can be a bit full on when using it so I would suggest using it sparingly and build it up as opposed to piling it on! You will find this brand in most drug stores, Dunne Stores or your nearest penny’s.
The Defined Brow
The defined brow is something that has made a huge impact on the beauty craze amongst Irish women. If you look at any Instagram posts related to makeup their brows are defined to within an inch of its life. We call this the Instagram Brow, sometimes this can be a tad to much I think, but if this is something you are into and would like to try, i’d suggest using Gel based formulas. These can give a perfect finish to a brow. I’m more drawn towards the defined brow but looking more natural and cleaner looking if that makes sense.
The Inglot AMC Brow Gel Liners are only recently new and I have to say they are giving the Anastasia Beverely Hills DipBrow Pomade a run for their money! These liners are super pigmented so a little goes along way, using an angled brush, either a Mac 266 or an Inglot 31T, you simply just dip the brush in and take the excess off on the inside of the lid, (thats just what I do)! Again using flicking motions in the same direction as the natural hair growth apply it through the sparse areas of the brow, and build it up to your desired look. This will set you back €16 but it is well worth the investment and you will have it for ages. You can purchase at any Inglot counter or online @www.Inglot.ie
Now girls I’m not saying you will end up looking like Cara Delevingne, but you will at least look normal. So for those that get a little to pluck happy with the tweezers, put them down because this trend is going no where!
Another month bites the dust! The months are just rolling in to quick, but nevertheless I still had a lovely August and thought I would share my beauty favourites for the month! However, having said that here is the problem. I am a total beauty/makeup addict and asking me to pick my favourites was like asking me to choose my favourite child, impossible! So I split them into categories of 5 skin care products and 5 makeup products. It was a tough one but it had to be done! These are the products that I use either on myself or on my clients and have repurchased time and time again. So here it goes…
Anyone with dry skin will thank me for this one! According to the brand “it provides the skin with all the nutrients and water needed for its balance, and accelerates all renewal signs of dryness and discomfort will disappear” and guess what it actually does! Its fairly new in Ireland and not cheap but it’s also not going to break the bank, trust me though it is well worth the purchase. It is suited to all skin types but anyone with dry skin will really benefit from this.
2. Elizabeth Arden 8 Hour Cream Skin Protectant – €33
This has been in my kit for the longest time. And any client of mine will know that I use this prior to any lip application. It is just the best conditioner for any dryness or flakey patches on any area of the skin. Well worth investing in and the smell is amazing! Again at €33 its not cheap but you will get a very long time out of this product.
3. Garnier Miceller Cleansing Water – €4
I think everybody and anybody know about this product, but still I had to share it. i have repurchased this product numerous times already, Its brilliant for removing makeup immediately and doesn’t dry out or irritate the skin. It even removes stubborn lipstick and eye makeup.
4. Mac Strobe Cream (30ml) – €12
I have been using this for quite a while now so I know exactly how is works and how amazing it really is. Strobe cream is a light moisturiser basically. The product contains shimmering, pinkish micro particles that gives the skin this dewy and radiant appearance. It can either be used alone on the skin or prior to foundation routine. If you are into the JLO Glow well this beauty is for you. It can be purchased in any Mac Cosmetics stores.
5. Clarins Pure Melt Cleanser – €23
This product is so luxurious and leaves the skin feeling amazing afterwards. Its a beautiful thick cleanser that goes on like a gel, you rub it until it turns into a liquidy oil, and then as you rinse it off with water it turns milky. It also removes heavy makeup in an instant, as I previously demonstrated on Snap Chat! I love this product and would highly recommend it.
Makeup Products
1. NYX Round Lipsticks – €5.49
These lipsticks are fairly new to me, but OMG they are amazing! The product is creamy, smooth, pigmented, and even on the lips. They leave a beautiful smooth cream finish on the lips and is almost quite moisturising. I will undoubtedly be stocking up on all the shades in this range.
2. Inglot Eye Shadows – €6
These eye shadows are one of my favourites to use on clients. They are so blendable and so highly pigmented. The colours that Inglot provide are just amazing and the price point will make you repurchase. You can buy any eyeshadow pan and for convenience purchase a freedom palette system and pop your favourites right in them. I am very much a Mac head but I’m sorry to say Inglot is winning my heart at the moment!
3. Wet n Wild Megalast Nail Polish €2.99
One word “Amazing”! This brand has truly out done itself by launching these polishes . Lets just say that I for one (and not ashamed to say it), am not a nail person! I’d rather go get my fabulous local beautician to pop on shellac/gelish and be done. But however, I purchased these beauties a while back and I have been blown away by how much I love them. The intensity of these polishes are beautiful and one coat really shows how gorgeous the colours are. These are definitely fool proof polishes and very much a good quality budget product!
4. Inglot YSM Foundation – €20
Those of you with oily skin will adore this foundation. It is a sheer, long lasting, light weight foundation with matifying agents. The skin appears smooth and gives a natural looking matt finish, whilst leaving the skin radiant. I use this on a lot of my clients and it photographs beautifully. It has plenty of shades to pick from and at a price of €20 it’s very reasonable indeed. I couldn’t recommend this product enough for anyone with oily skin, it will no doubt become your favourite beauty buy.
5. Maybelline Lash Sensational Mascara – €11.99
My last and final product!! This mascara is up there with the best of them, it does not budge. I have went through many types of mascaras from your high-end brands to the drugstore, and this has proven to be a hit. The brush is perfect, it has short and long bristles on opposite sides which makes it so much easier to get every last lash especially in the awkward inner corners! You should definitely give this mascara a go!
These products are just some of my favourites, yes I have a lot more and yes I will probably do another post about them, but for now during the month of August these seemed to be my most go to products!
I hope you enjoyed this post and I probably did blabber on to much but hey I have a lot to say! Don’t forget most of these products can be purchased locally in our pharmacies or your nearest Boots. Ill leave a link below for the other brands to make it little bit easier to browze them.
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