Gem and Jo Review Rimmel's Fix and Perfect Pro Primer

Well looky here! We have returned... our exams have left and summer has arrived! We are free elves!! 

We are super excited to tell you guys our thoughts on this product, we are seriously in love with Rimmel London's Fix and Perfect Pro Primer! And to make things better, we picked it up while it was on sale in Boots! 

When it's applied, this primer first feels creamy but then as it's worked into the skin it becomes slightly serum-ish (that is most definitely not a real word...ah well.). It's a thick consistency but you can see immediate results! The packaging claims that it's a 5-in-1 product, saying it smoothes, resurfaces, brightens, mattifies and protects. And we are here to tell you that it does exactly what it says on the tin! 

Honestly, this is one products that does all it claims to do, and it most definitely resurfaces which is a tough one to perfect! When it's applied before your foundation, you can see such a difference in your skin! And don't even get us started on the amazing mattifying powers of this primer! As you probably know from our other makeup posts, we are super oily-faced people and no matter what we use we need to powder during the day or we risk looking like oil slicks. However, when we used this primer we didn't need to powder at all! That's a first in our books! It prolonged our foundation wear by hours! 

We've been reading online reviews of this primer too, so we could tell what you guys would think about it too and boy were we surprised! We have yet to find a bad review, everyone we looked at said they loved the products and that they would most definitely be re-purchasing. And we feel the exact same, this is one super-duper product! 

We're giving this one a 10/10!

We bought ours from Boots for the sale price of €6.35 (The usual price is €8.85). You can find it on Boots here or on Rimmel London's website here. 

What's your favourite primer right now? Have you tried this one?

Until next time,

Gem and Jo's Beauty Haul Video

Here's our beauty haul video! Just a bit of a round up of the beauty items we've bought over he last while. Also there's some bloopers at the end if you guys want a bit of a laugh at our social ineptitude!

Let us know what you think and as always thanks for watching .
Until next time,

Gem and Jo's Polish Picks

Jo's Pick:

So this week I've strayed (but not too far) away from the blue nail polishes, and chose to try out Wet n Wild's Megalast Salon Nail Color, in the shade On a Trip. This is a beautiful cream purple colour. 

This polish has a great shine, even without a top coat (as seen above) and  it isn't streaky at all. I found that three coats were needed for a fully opaque look, however I was really please with the finished result!.

This nail polish is super inexpensive too and I purchase mine for only €2.99!!

If you are living in Ireland the only place that you can find Wet n Wild cosmetics at the moment is in Dunnes Stores around the country (that's where I bought mine), however if you are living in the states, you can pretty much find this in most drugstores.  

Find it here

Gem's Pick

While Jo has steered away from the blues today, I have cannot say the same. I'm using Rimmel London's I Love Long Lasting in the colour Azure (198). Its a gorgeous bright, iridescent blue with just a hint of shimmer, and who doesn't love a bit of shimmer! This particular shade has been discontinued but I was lucky enough to pick it up while it was still in stores and there are a ton of new colours to choose from!

                                             

The colour is really fresh on Irish skin tones and is perfect for summer! Plus application of this polish is a breeze, it is a treat to apply, only two coats are needed for that opaque look we all want!

                                          

This nail varnish is available in most drugstores and Boots stores across Ireland for only €4.55, which is a great price for such a good product!
If you're lucky enough to live in the UK, Boots are doing Buy 1 get the 2nd half price, take a look here.
Irish viewers can purchase the varnish from Boots.ie Here
For everyone else, you can see the product Here

                                            

Thanks for reading and we hope you like our picks for today! If you have a favourite varnish or one you would like us to try, let us know in the comments below!
Until Next Time!

Gem and Jo's Polish Picks.

So we painted our nails again (after the lake water during our camping trip took all the polish off!) and we decided to show you guys what we're wearing. Take a look:

Jo's Pick:

Jo has been loving blue nail polish this summer, and decided to paint her nails with Rimmel London's Salon Pro nail colour with LYCRA, in the shade Nymph. This nail polish is part of the Kate Moss collection and is available in 40 different shades.


                                     

 This nail polish has a great shine, (even without a top coat) with a salon gel finish and the teal colour really pops on the nails. The product itself is super easy to apply and isn't streaky at all. Two coats is all you need for an opaque look, however if you have longer nails that grow past the finger, a third coat may be needed. The formula dries super quick and doesn't chip easily.

This product can be found at most drugstores for around £4.50 or €6.50. Jo purchased her's from boots for €6.49. Check it out here. Buy it here. 

Gem's Pick

                                         

So Gem used Esteé Lauder's Pure Color nail lacquer in Le Smoking (B13). It's a deep red in the bottle, however the first coat on your nails does look kinda fuschia-ish. 

The polish itself is an absolute treat to apply! It's really smooth and silky and doesn't streak, however it does stain the sides of your fingers a little if you apply it in a big mess like Gemma does. Hence the reason her nails look awful in these pictures. Oops. 

This polish is often given in the sets that Esteé Lauder give away with certain purchases and there are a ton of different shades! Gem is trying to collect them all! It can also be bought by itself either in stores or online! 

Take a look Here. 

Gem's ring seen in this picture is from Pandora and can be purchased Here for €49.00 and there is a whole range of matching products available. 

Thanks for reading! Until Next Time! 

Gem and Jo's June Favourites Video.

Hey everyone, here's the youtube video of our June Favourites. There's also some bloopers of us acting the fools for you to enjoy (Jeans were ripped in the making of this video). For more information check out our corresponding blog post! Oh and don't forget to be wonderful and subscribe!

Until Next Time!

Gem and Jo's June Favourites.

So today we decided to show you guys what we have been loving this past month. For more details on these products be sure to check out our youtube video, oh and don't forget to subscribe!

Jo's Favourites:

Clean & Clear Morning Energy Skin Brightening Facial Scrub: 
I have been loving this facial scrub this past month. It is great for my acne prone skin and I've found that my skin has been looking a lot better since I've started using it.
This can be found at most drugstores and supermarkets for about €4.99
Check it out here
Buy if from boots here

  John Frieda Fizz-Ease Spray Gel:
 This product is great for those us who have frizzy hair    and works a treat when styling. Also it acts as heat        protection. Again this product can be found at most       drugstores and supermarkets for around €7.99.
 Buy it from boots here

 Victoria's Secrets Aqua Kiss Fragrance Mist:
I have been wearing this fragrance Mist all month.
It is a soft scent with tones of rain-kissed freesia and and fresh daisy , although it is not overly floral.
This can be found in Victoria's Secret stores, or if you live in Ireland, Dublin airport for around €12.00
Check it out here 











Aussie Miracle Colour Insurance Leave in Conditioner:
If you have colour treated hair you know that it can get quite dry. We found that out this past month when we dyed the ends of our hair. This product is great for adding moisture, detangling and helping colour last longer in your hair.
It can be found at most drugstores and supermarkets for around €6.00
Check it out here
Buy it from boots here










Iseree Refreshing facial wipes for normal to combination skin:
These wipes are full of moisture and make taking off waterproof makeup a breeze.They are also quite thick and for under €2.00 a package, they are an absolute steal. These wipes can be found at Lidl stores.








Rimmel London Scandaleyes retro glam mascara:
This mascara is great for both lengthening and volumizing. It's also super black. I usually wear waterproof mascara because I have quite oily skin and normal mascara tends to smudge, but this didn't at all and it was super easy to get off.
This can be found at most drugstores for about €9.00.
Check it out here
Buy it from Boots here










Gem's Favourites 

Garnier Moisture Match for Combination to Oily Skin: 
This mattifying face cream is absolutely brilliant! It really helps to dull down shine and lasts all day long! It can be worn alone or under your make-up and smells great!
It feels almost like a serum but dries in really well, we definitely recommend this one!
Find it Here

Esteé Lauder's Pure Color Lipstick: 
This product is amazing! Gem has it in about 6 different colours and they are all beautiful and long lasting! This particular colour is Nectarine Shimmer (Number 26) and was part of a set that was on offer this past Christmas! Esteé Lauder are brilliant for their sets and giveaways!
Find it: here

Esteé Lauder's Advanced Night Repair Serum: 
This is the small bottle which was free in a set when you bought two other products, it was totally worth it! This serum works miracles! Applied after you wash and cleanse your face, it instantly brightens and evens your skintone and Gem has even found that it has evened out here acne scars!
Honestly a brilliant product and worth the investment, a large bottle would last you forever!!
Find it: Here

Esteé Lauder's Advanced Time Zone Night:
This is a line reversing and wrinkle creme but Gemma is slightly worried about the future! It's applied after the repair serum and leaves your skin feeling refreshed and toned! This too is a miracle worker!
Find it: here

Boots Essentials Cleansing Wipes: 
These are great little wipes! For such a cheap price, there are a generous amount in the pack and they smell gorgeous! They are quite moist and take off make-up really well! Boots almost always have them on 3 for 2!
There is a whole range of products that go along with these wipes!
Find them: here

So there ya have it, Our June Favourites! Hope you liked it and we hope you try some of these products out for yourself! If you have already tried them, let us know what you think in the comments below! 

Until Next Time!