9 Jan 2025

Review: Essence Hello Kitty Blushlighter

 

If you’re a Hello Kitty fan, then the Hello Kitty trend editions collection might be for you.

 

The full collection consists of:

  • 2 lip glosses
  • A Blushlighter
  • A roll-on highlighter
  • Mattifying papers
  • A pocket mirror
  • Nail stickers
  • A sheer lipstick
  • An eyebrow and eyelash brush
  • A set of makeup sponges

 


The packaging is quite cute and has accents of pale pink, glitter and rose gold.

 

The only product I bought from the collection was the blushlighter. This is a 2 in 1 blush and highlighter. The inner shade is a light pink while the other shade is more of a peachy pink. They both contain a lot of shimmer so if you don’t like a shimmery blush then this won’t be for you. They also have a very strong gold cast to them. This is very pigmented so it’s best to use a very light hand.


 

This product is paraben free, gluten free, oil free, alcohol free, fragrance free, vegan and cruelty free.

 

This costs €4.80 for 9g of product, which isn’t bad at all.


Love, 

Jen

xoxo



 

5 Jan 2025

November and December 2024 Empties


This time I managed to finish 30 products out of my stash. Below is a list of everything I use up during the months of November and December:
  • Aussie Miracle Beach waves
  • Aussie Moisture Recharge leave-in conditioner
  • VO5 Mega Hold Gel Spray
  • TRESemmé Volumising Blowdry Créme
  • Supersilk Hair Detangler
  • Skin Techniques Radiant Rose Micellar Water
  • Talika Photo-Hydra Day Serum
  • P.S. Love to glow Instant Radiance Serum
  • Lacura Makeup Setting Spray
  • Revolution Translucent setting powder
  • Revolution Renaissance flick eyeliner
  • Catrice Slim'matic Ultra Precise Brow pencil
  • Lacura Sculpting Brow Gel
  • P.S. Double Act Mascara
  • Revolution IRL Lip Definer in Caramel Syrup
  • P.S. Lip Pencil in Day Dream
  • Lumin Soothing lip Salve
  • 3 Beauty sponges
  • Look at Me, Collagen Face Mask
  • Cromlech Hindmade Soaps in Bastilla
  • Lumin Natural Mineral Deodorant
  • Cocoa Brown Original Self-Tan in the shade Medium
  • Bamboo Cotton Buds
  • 4 Candlees:
    • Lidl - Fresh Breeze
    • Aldi - Purewick - Patchouli & Cedarwood
    • Soap & Glory - Berry & Bright
    • Cashel Living - Glitter Snow
  • Wickford & Co warm apple and cinnamon wax melts.
Love,
Jen
xoxo

 

2 Jan 2025

Favourite Products of 2024

 

Skincare:

  • Cleanser: P.S. Rose foaming cleanser & W7 Peachy clean balm
  • Toner: Lacura Rosewater Facial Mist
  • Mask: any type of sheet mask
  • Moisturiser: Tonymoly Cat's Purrfect 
  • Serum: La Roche-Posay Hydraphase Intense serum
  • Lip Balm: Elf Jelly pop
  • Makeup Remover: Cien Eye makeup remover & Garnier Micellar water
Makeup:
  • Primer: Essence Hello Good Stuff
  • Foundation: Revolution Conceal and Perfect
  • Concealer: Revolution Conceal and Define
  • Setting Powder: W7 Micro Matte Fix
  • Bronzer: Too Faced Milk Chocolate 
  • Blush:  MAC Marilyn Monroe Collection the Perfect Cheek
  • Highlight: MAC Soft & Gentle
  • Setting Spray: Lacura Illuminate Spray
  • Brow Products: Catrice Slim'matice Brow Pencil & Catrice Brow colourist
  • Eyeshadow Palette: Too Faced Born this way Sunset Stripped
  • Eyeliner: Sheglam So Rich waterproof Eyeliner
  • Mascara: Maybelline Firework mascara
  • Lipstick: Charlotte Tilbury Pillow talk
  • Lip liner: Catrice Plumping lip liner in licence to kiss
Nails:
  • Base Coat: Maybelline Dr. Rescue CC Nails
  • Polish: Models Own, Hyper Gel in Cashmere Rose
  • Top Coat: Sech Vite Dry fast top coat
Body:
  • Moisturiser: Soap & Glory the Righteous butter
  • Gradual Tanner: Palmer's Cocoa Butter Natural bronze.
  • Perfume: Juicy Couture, Viva la juicy Rosé
Love,
Jen
xoxo

31 Dec 2024

Perfume Review: Tom Ford Black Orchid

This fragrance was first launched in 2006.

Below are the Top, Middle and Base notes of this fragrance. 

Top Notes: Truffle, Gardenia, Black Currant, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Amalfi Lemon.
Middle Notes: Orchid, Spices, Gardenia, Fruity Notes, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, Lotus.
Base Notes: Mexican chocolate, Patchouli, Vanille, Incense, Amber, Sandalwood, Vetiver, White Musk.

This is a very warm spicy yet rich scent, with hints of florals and fruits.

This has quite a long lasting power on the skin. I would describe this as a sexy/sultry scent however it is a more mature scent that requires some confidence to wear.

Love,
Jen
xoxo

24 Dec 2024

Last Minute Christmas Nails

 


Below are some very quick and easy last minute nail art ideas for Christmas.

Nail 1:
  • Paint the nails with 2 coats of red polish.
  • Once dry, using gold and gold glitter polishes, make alternating stripes diagonally accross the nail.
  • Once dry finish with a top coat.
Nail 2:
  • Pail the nail with 2 coats of a green polish (you can choose whatever colour you want). 
  • Once dry, using a gold polish and a striping brush, make 2 lines on the nail, one down the centre and one accross the center. 
  • Then takeing a bow nail charm (this was originally pink, I just painted it gold to match), afficx it to the nail where the 2 lines meet. 
  • Seal everything with a top coat. 
Nail 3: 
  • Paint 2 coats of a red polish on the bottom quarter of the nail and make a little flick up for the point of the hat. 
  • Using a white polish and a dotting tool, make the trim and the bobble at the end. 
  • Finish with a top coat.

Nail 4:

  • Paint the nails with 2 coats of white polish.
  • Using a black polish make a stripe half way down the nail. 
  • I used nail glue to secure a red bow and a large flat silver nail charm. 
Nail 5: 
  • Paint the nails with 2 coats of red polish.
  • I used nail glue to secure a silver wreath nail charm I had.
Nail 6: 
  • Paint the nails with 2 coats of Champagne gold polish.
  • Once dry i went over it with a couple coats of a gold glitter polish. 
Well they were some very quick and easy nail art ideas.

Love, 
Jen
xoxo


17 Dec 2024

2024 Christmas Gift Guide: For Men

 


  • Lego Land Rover Classic Defender 90 - €239.99 from Smyths
  • Men Roack Beard Care Gift Set in Oak Moss - €26.95 from Look Fantastic
  • Clinique for Men Skincare Starter Set - €24.75 from Beauty Bay
  • South Park Cartman Snuddie - €26 from Pennys
  • Hooded Parka Coat - €55 from Pennys

  • Cotton Towling Spa Robe - €22 from Pennys
  • Supersoft Long Pyjamas - €15 from Pennys
  • Maison Margiela Replica By The Fireplace Eau de Toilette 30ml Gift Set - €96.05 from Cult Beauty
  • The Ordinary The Daily Set - €21.02 from Cult Beauty
  • Tom Ford Noir Extreme Eau de Parfum 50ml - €100.45 from Look Fantastic
  • NUXE Giftset Xmas Exclusively Him - €36.16 from Cult Beauty
Love,
Jen
xoxo


16 Dec 2024

2024 Christmas Gift Guide: Over €100

 
  • Benefit The Gorgious Grocer Beauty Advent Calander - €185 from Boots
  • Hermès Twilly d'Hermès gift set, Eau de parfum - €121 from Boots
  • Dior Volume & Natural Glow Ritual Set - €139 from Boots
  • StylPro Wavelength LED Face Mask - €116.45 deom Look Fantastic
  • Drybar Double Shot and Hot Toddy 130g Duo - €147.92 from Cult Beauty
  • Christian Louboutin Beauty Coffret Velver matte & Nail Colour Duo - €105 from Cult Beauty
  • Mylee Nail It Kit - €1360 from Boots


  • Burberry Godess for Women Eau de Parfum 50ml - €115 from Boots
  • Soap & Glory It's The Shine of the Times 11 Piece full size gift set - €115 from Boots
  • ICONIC London Glow All In Giftset - €160 from Boots
  • YSL Couture Colour Clutch Eyeshadow Palette 2 Marrakech - €115 from Boots
  • Charlotte Tilbury The Sophisticare Look (Various Shades) - €186.40 from Cult Beauty
  • FOREO Skin Supremes LUNA Paly Smart 2 Set - €109 from Cult Beauty
  • Silk'n SilkyAir Exclusive 5-in-1 Hair Dryer set - €288.95 from Look Fantastic
Love
Jen
xoxo


15 Dec 2024

2024 Christmas Gift Guide: Under €100

 

  • L'Occitane Noble Épine Collection - €93 from L'Occitane
  • Benefit Lookin' Crisp Full-Face Beauty Kit - €99 from Boots
  • Clinique Great Skin Everywhere Gift Set for Dry Complexion - €99 from Boots
  • Clarins 70 years Iconic Collection - €99 from Brown Thomas
  • Lovenotes by Ariana Grande Vinilla Suede 125ml - €97.50 from Boots
  • Versace Dylan Purpal Eau de Parfuim 50ml gift set - €95 from Boots
  • Kayali Vanilla Miniature Set - €99.44 from Cult Beauty
Love, 
Jen 
xoxo



14 Dec 2024

2024 Christmas Gift Guide: Under €90


  • Kayali Vanilla 28 Eau de Parfum 50ml - €84 from Boots
  • It Cosmetics Celebrate Youthful Hydration 3-Piece Ant-Aging Skincare Set - €82 from Boots
  • Viktor & Rolf Bonbon Eau de Parfum 30 ml - €80 from Superdrug
  • Soap & Glory Soak in the Sparkle 9 Piece Full-Size Gift Set - €80 from Boots
  • Drunk Elephant Littles 7.0 - €80 from Boots
  • MAC Cosmetics Gold Standard Matte Lipstick Kit x 5 - €87 from Beauty Bay
  • Kayali Juicy Eden Set - €82.49 from Cult Cosmetics
Love, 
Jen
xoxo


 

13 Dec 2024

https://jenstaromakeup.blogspot.com/2024/12/2024-christmas-gift-guide-under-80.html

 


  • Huda Beauty Icy Nude Eyeshadow Palette - €70.06 from Cult Beauty
  • Lancome HydraZen Day 50ml gift set - €73 from Boots
  • Boss The Scent Eau de Partum for her 30ml set - €75 from Boots
  • Iconic London CEO of Glow Gift Set - €73.45 from Cult Beauty 
  • Charlotte Tilbury Skin Revival On the Go - €73.45 from Cult Beauty
  • Babyliss Berry Crush 230 Hair Straightener - €79.45 from Beauty Bay

  • DKNY Be Delicious Orchard Street Gift Set - €78 from Superdrug
  • Real Techniques Midnight Mood Brush and Cleanse Set - €75 from Boots
  • Soap & Glory Glow All the Way 7 Piece skincare full-size gift set - €70 from Boots
  • Natasha Denona I Need A Warm Eyeshadow Palette - €72.32 from Cult Beauty
  • Lancome Life is Beautiful Bestsellers Bundle - €71.45 from Look Fantastic 
  • Sol de Janeiro Hydration Celebration body routine - €77 from Boots
Love, 
Jen
xoxo