Gem and Jo's Face of the Day

Good afternoon all you fabulous people! Today we had a lovely little get together with some of our close friends, just to catch up and what not, and this is what we wore on those things we call our faces.

Gemma's Makeup 

Today, instead of going for either a natural or night-time look, I decided to combine both and pair a neutral eye with a bold lip which also matched my nails! (Yay for matchy- matchy!) As per usual I started with Estée Lauder's Double Wear foundation in Shell (CO1) and powdered with Makeup Rumours pressed powder in Nude. (£1 you guys, £1!!) I yet again used Front Cover's blush for a healthy glow. 

On to the eyes! I used Makeup Rumour's Dazzle Palette, I applied 1 over my whole eyelid and browbone and used 2 in the crease of my eye with 3 adding a coppery look to my eyelid. Then I used 4 to highlight the inner corner and just under my eye to create an awake look! Wet n Wild's H20 Liquid eyeliner and Estée Lauder's Sumptuous Extreme mascara finished off my look. 

Jo's Makeup 

So today I decided to go for a put together neutral look. I started with Seventeen Miracle matte foundation and powdered with NYC Matte Powder Foundation (it was just one of those days guys!). I then highlighted with Benefit's High beam (it's like instant sunlight.).

On to the eyes! After priming my eyes I then used Stilla's Natural Beauty palette (check out our review  of it here). I started with vanilla (1) as an all over eye base. Next I used toffee (2) on the lid and ran rosey (3) through the crease. I then used caramel (4) in the outer third of my lid and used merlot (5) to deepen the outer corner. I finished off the eye look with a sweep of Wet n Wild's Mega liner in black and used lashings (see what I did there) of Maybelline's the Rocket mascara. I finished off my entire look with a rosey nude lipstick from makeuprumours (see our makeup rumours review here). 

So there you have it, our looks of the day.

What's your go to neutral eye shadow palette is? Let us know in the comments. 

As always, thanks for reading. 

Until next time, 

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Gem and Jo's Face of the Day

We are make up addicts and like to change up what we use all the time. We decided to show you guys what we wore on our faces today for a casual college look.

Gem's Makeup:

So for my casual mid-week look, I started off with my all time favourite foundation, Estée Lauder's Double Wear in the shade Shell (CO1) and I powdered using Makeup Rumours Pressed Powder in Nude. (This stuff is great and is only £1!!! Check it out Here). 

For my cheeks I used Front Cover's blush and applied it on the apples of my cheeks for a little healthy glow! 

For my eyes I used E.L.F. Cosmetics Eye Enhancing palette. I used 1 as an all over base colour. I used 2 in the crease of my eye and blended it out. I applied 3 on my lid and used 4 to highlight the inner corner of my eye as well as under the centre of my eye to make me seem more awake! (College is a killer) 

Wet n Wild's H2O Eyeliner in jet black and Estée Lauder's Sumptuous Extreme Volumizing mascara finished off my eyes and a swipe of Estée Lauder's Pure Color Lip Gloss in Praline Paradise finished off my laid back, natural look. 

Jo's Makeup: 

For today's look I started off with Rimmel London's lasting finish 25 hour foundation. I then powdered with  Makeup Rumours Pressed Powder in Satin (pressed powder is a must for me!). For blush I used Sleek's Blush by 3 in sugar, using number 5 from the palette, for a bit of colour and then used Benefit's high beam on the tops of my cheek bones for a highlight. 

For my eyes I used Catrice's eye shadow in the colour Bring Me Frosted Cake (Catrice have really cute names!) for an all over base and under brow highlight. Next I used Topshop's eye shadow in Harlow sunset, using number 1 on the center of my lids. I then used MUA bronze eye shadow (number 3) in my crease, and finally used the purple Topshop eye shadow (number 4) in the outer corner to add some dimension to my eyes. I finished off this eye look with a flick of Wet n Wild's Mega liner. I rounded off the look with  B. cosmetics sheer conditioning lipstick in Raspberry Jam. 

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Gem and Jo's July Favourites

So it's August. Can you believe it, cause we can't. July went by so fast and before we knew it we had a whole lot of new products to show you guys. Here are our July favourites.
Gem's Favourites:

 

Pandora Breast Cancer Awareness Necklace. 

This necklace is so adorable, has a lovely weight to it and a nice length chain, so hangs really nicely whether you wear it with a dress or a shirt. Plus proceeds go to Breast Cancer research which means you're giving to a charity and have a gorgeous necklace too. 

This necklace has unfortunately been discontinued but maybe you're local stores have some left! 

check out Pandora Here

Pearl Drops Beauty Sleep Serum 

This stuff seems to work a miracle! It's for use after you brush your teeth at night and you simply brush it off in the morning. Now my teeth weren't exactly yellow but they just needed a little brightening and this has definitely worked, a confidence boost that was direly needed. 

It can be bought in Boots for €4.49 Here

Dove Go Fresh Deodorant

This stuff smells so good!!! I mean it's pomegranate, so how couldn't you smell good! As an anti-perspirant it works brilliantly and it makes you smell good all day long! There's also a body wash available in the same scent! Heaven! 

Buy it from Tesco Here 

Wet n Wild H2O Proof liquid eyeliner

I have been wearing this eyeliner all month and it is serious stuff. I does not budge all day long and is definitely waterproof (I tested it in the shower just for you guys, Wet n Wild: 1, Gemma: 0). The applicator has a really nice feel to it and is really easy to use, which is always a bonus!

I use Ultra Black, E881

Buy it Here

Tommy Hilfiger Denim Jacket. 

I live in this jacket. My mam convinced me to buy it a couple of years ago when it was on sale and true to her word, I never take it off. I think it looks good with practically everything I own and when it gets a little chilly I stick a hoodie underneath and boom, it looks just a good. 

Check out Hilfiger's site Here

Jo's favourites:

Gillette Venus Breeze razor heads.

I have been loving these razor heads over the past month. They have a shave gel bar built in which means that you don't need to use shaving foam along with them. And as opposed to some other razor heads that claim to give an easier shave, these actually work. Great for travel and these will fit any gillette razor. 

Check out their website here

Buy them here 

No7 Stay perfect lipstick in the colour sweet lips.

This lipstick is a great purple(y) pink colour and is great if you want a little more colour on your lips but don't want to go all out. This lipstick is matte too, which I love, and stays on your lips for ages. I got mine from boots and they almost always have a coupon for money off No7 beauty products so you should definitely check it out.   

You can Find it here

Pantene Pro V 2 min Deep smoothening Masque for normal to thick hair.

This masque is great for those of us who have frizzy hair. I have used this masque all month and I can really feel a difference on the days that I use it. I use this in the shower by first shampooing my hair, then applying this product before putting my hair in a bun. I then wash my face etc and then rinse it out. It really does work. 

Check out their website here

Sleek cosmetics eyeshadow pallet in the colour sunset

I love sleek eyeshadow pallets and this one is no exception. With this pallet you can create really gorgeous looks, especially beautiful bronzed looks which I have been loving this past month. The shadows have incredible pigmentation and at €9.99 a pallet it is an absolute steal.

Get it on the sleek website

Or from Cloudtenbeauty.com

Style Pen Nail polish remover pads with the scent of lemon.

These Nail polish remover pads are great for travel. They have 32 pads in the pack and take off your polish with ease. They also smell like lemon which is awesome. They come in a few different scents as well so if lemon isn't your thing that's okay. 

Find them here at bluescandal.com 

So there you have it, the round up of the products we have been loving this past month. Don't forget to let us know what products you have been loving in the comments below ( we love to hear from you). Oh and don't forget to subscribe to both the blog and our youtube channel. 

Until next time, 

XO Gem and Jo 

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 Mini Haul.

On a recent trip to the cinema to see Maleficent, we did a little detour and had a peak in some shops and as girls, it was inevitable that we were gonna buy stuff .
It wasn't a huge haul, we only got a few things but what we did get was gorgeous and were wonderfully inexpensive!

 So the first thing we bought was Wet n Wild's Megalast salon nail colour in the shade "On a Trip". It was €2.99 and we bought it in Dunnes Stores. We can't wait to try it out and when we do, we shall let you know what we think!

Also by Wet n Wild was this IdolEyes cream eyeshadow pencil, in the colour "Pixie". This cost just €2.99 aswel and is a beautiful champagne-ish shade with a hint of shimmer!  This is a great product because you can wear it alone, under eyeshadow for staying power or to highlight the inner corner of your eyes!! It really is super buy and is the perfect price for an everyday look!

After that we headed to H&M where we bought this adorable little necklace! It was only €2.99 and would look great on it's own or layered with other pieces! We love H&M for their inexpensive yet stylish jewelery, they really know what we want and how much we're willing to pay! Good job H&M, good job. 

So there ya go, our very mini haul! Hope you enjoyed this tinie tiny post and liked the products we got!
Until Next Time!