Gem and Jo Take On No.7 Beautifully Matte Foundation

Well ladies and gents, the festive season is coming to a close and the new year is fast approaching and with that comes the inevitable New Years party that we all know and love. Now if there is one thing you need for a new years party it's some kick ass makeup and some seriously durable, flawless foundation for all that cheek kissing.
Introducing No.7's Beautifully Matte Foundation.

Now when it comes to foundation reviews people tend to read them and "OMG, this blogger/reviewer loves this foundation and it made her skin matte all night long, so it must do that for me too!!" - Not the case. Foundation is so dependent on the individuals skin and coverage/radiance preference. While some products might be great for a few, it may not be for you. The best way to avoid this? Ask for a sample, most makeup counters are more than welcome to give you a little sample and they'll even find the right shade for you so you don't spend a fortune on something that is just not for you.
Give it a go, they worst the makeup counter can do is say no.

We were a little skeptical when we tried this foundation at first, just for the simple fact that it boasted about "up to 14 hours shine free" which as we all know in the beauty world should be taken with a pinch of salt. This foundation by no means left us shine free (but we are very shiny people, Shiny Faces Unite!) however the coverage of this is just beautiful. It claims to be medium/full coverage and it does not disappoint in that category. It glides on very easily with either a brush or a damp sponge and lasts all day, with a few powder touch-ups required (nothing drastic though).

Before Gem tried this product she worshiped Estée Lauder Double Wear, however after trying No.7's products she has hardly gone back to EL, with the exception of a small bit used for concealer cause that stuff does not budge! It is a genuinely good product with a much smaller price tag than Estée Lauder at just €17.50. And if you're a bargain hunter like us then you'll be thrilled that Boots always give out No.7 vouchers for money off their products!
 However the only let down? There aren't that many shades, Jo found it incredibly difficult to find a shade and ended up mixing it with others she had at home, sad times...
If you're incredibly pale like Gemma then fortunately their lightest shade is very pale (it suited Gem perfectly), which is quite hard to find too!

Also bonus feature of this foundation? It has Salicylic Acid which helps fight acne!

We give this product: 7.5/10 
It has great staying power, good coverage and an SPF but let us down a little on the shine free side of things.

Have you tried this foundation? What did you think?
Until next time,

Gem and Jo's November Wish Lists

We love shopping (pretty sure we could go pro!). So we've been doing a bit of window shopping lately and here's what we found that may just end up purchasing this month. 

Jo's Wish list: 

New Look: Black Ankle Strap Beaded Block Heels: €34.99

Buy them here

(These actually look amazing in person! Absolutely in love with these.) 

Sleek: Eau La La Liner in Raisin: €5.99

Buy it here

(this colour just looks amazing!)

Forever 21: Sleeveless Peplum Top:  €12.45

Buy it here

(Am in the Market for a white peplum top and this one looks good!)

Parfois: Silver Basics Earrings: €5.95

buy them here

Forever 21: Lace-Trimmed Open-Knit Sweater: €16.45

Buy it here

Gem's Wish list: 

New Look: Teen Lace Up Hook boots: £24.99

Buy em Here

Rimmel London Apocalips Lip Velvet in Meteoric Matte: €7.99

Buy it Here

Sleek I-Divine Storm Palette €9.99 

Buy it Here

Pandora Essence Balance Charm €39.00 

Buy it Here

(Hope it might help me with not falling over.)

New Look Blue Faded Authentic Skinny Jeans £22.99 

Buy em Here 

(These would look so cute in the tan boots!)

There you have it! Thanks for reading!

What's on your shopping list for the month?

Until next time, 

**All images seen in this post are stock photos from their respective websites.

Gem and Jo's Outfits of the Day

So here are our next Outfits of the Day, we wore these while visiting county Waterford, again, for the Spraoi Festival (Spraoi means fun in Irish and is pronounced sp-ree). Take a look: 

Gem's Outfit: 

Top: Primark €6.00 

Jeans: Vila Clothing €34.50 

Necklace: New Look €8.00 

Shoes: Dunnes Stores €20.00

 Jo's Outfit:

 

Top: Primark €4.00

Jeans: Primark €11.00

Necklace: Next €7.00

Shoes: Heatons €16.00

Jacket: Dorethy Perkins €40.00

Thanks for checking in guys and we hope you liked this post, tell us what you think in the comments and let us know what your favourite piece was! 

Until Next Time, 

XO Gem and Jo

Gem and Jo's Beauty Haul

Well hello there, So we passed by some shops today and as it might happen we walked in and bought some stuff (what are the chances of that!!). Wanna see what we bought? Yeh, we thought so! Keep on scrolling to feast your eyes upon the lovely stuff we spent our pretty pennies on! 

Gem's Haul:

1. Esteé Lauder Double Wear Foundation in 1CO (Shell) €47.50.
 This foundation is my absolute favourite and I literally  could not live without it! It has amazing coverage and a  bottle lasts forever!

2. Esteé Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye. (This was a freebie when your signed up to their email list!)

3. Topshop Eyeshadow in Done and Dusted  €1.00

4. Topshop Glass Nail File €0.50

5. Topshop Nail varnish in Mermaid €1.00

                                                               6. Topshop Nail varnish in White
                                                                              Which €1.00                        

Jo's Haul: 

1. Topshop Eyeshadow in Harlow Sunset €1

2. Topshop Nail varnish in Sketch €1

3. Topshop Nail varnish in Mover n Shaker €1

4. Topshop Nail varnish in Easy Peasy €0.50

5. Topshop Nail varnish in Voltage €1

6. Topshop Nail varnish in Moondance €4

7. Topshop Nail varnish in Heart of Gold €1


As you can probably tell from the prices, we got all of our Topshop goodies on serious sale, so if you're near a Topshop pop in and have a look. We really recommend it!

Hope you enjoyed our haul! Leave us a comment telling us what product is your favourite. We love to hear from you. Thank you so much for reading!

Until next time!
XO Gem and Jo

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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! 

Gem and Jo's Polish Picks!

So we are kind of nail polish junkies! There is rarely a moment when our nails are not painted. So we decided to show you guys our nail polish picks of the moment.

Jo's Polish Pick

Today Jo decided to paint her nails with Max Factor's Max Effect Mini Nail Polish, in the colour Dazzling Blue. Reminiscent of a mermaid's tail, this is a beautiful iridescent blue green nail polish, which gives off a different shade of colour depending on the lighting.

The product applies beautifully and is not streaky at all. Only two coats are needed for a fully opaque look. It doesn't seem to easily chip and it has great staying power. This nail polish also dries super quick, which is great for anyone who dreads the thought of waiting for hours for nail polish to fully dry.  

This product can be found is most retailers that carry Max Factor products. Jo purchased her's from boots where it can be found for 4.99 Euro or 3.99 pounds. Check it out here!

Gem's Polish Pick

Gemma used Glo Baby Glo nail polish in the colours Coral and Pewter (Blue). These varnishes were purchased in Penny's (Primark) for €1.50. The colours are very vibrant and very true to the shade seen in the bottle! The coral is very pretty and bright for summer time and the pewter compliments fair skin tones very well, making Gem's fingers look much longer than they really are!

Just as with the Max Factor varnish above, these polishes only needed 2 coats each, however the consistency of the liquid is quite thick and sticky, even when stored correctly which is a total bummer because they are such pretty colours! It also takes quite a long time to dry, which also sucks but for only €1.50 extremely high quality is not expected! Inexpensive and effective are the key words with these polishes! 

As said above, Gemma purchased these from Primark (Penny's) for €1.50. Primark don't do online shopping but they do have stores all over Ireland, so you're never too far away from one! Take a look at their website for locations: Primark locations

Thanks for reading! Until next time!!