Top 5 Beauty Valentines Gifts

Hi clare with the hair readers, how are you this fabulously bright Tuesday morning ? Valentines day is only 4 days away and if you have yet to buy that perfect gift, then I am like your valentines angle as I have put together the best beauty valentines buys that you could get. PS if you are a single pringle, treat yourself to one or a few of these.

gaLets begin with a really super brand, www.greenangel.com , this is a range include therapeutic Irish Seaweed powder together with a luxurious range of body smoothers, soaps, hair and skin care that uniquely combine seaweed extracts with natural essential oils and collagen, a powerful anti-aging protein, that help minimize the appearance of fine lines and aging.

My pick from this brand is under the €20 mark at €19.99 and would make a great Valentines day, mothers day, birthday gift for absolutely anyone ,

The gift set contains , Seaweed Bath & Shower Gel with Lavender and Mandarin Size-200ml

gaGreen Angel Seaweed Bath & Shower Gel will soothe away the demands of the day as you soak in a bath in its rich luxurious suds or let the mineral rich gel work its magic as you indulge yourself in a tension relieving shower.   This is a luscious creation that can be used on all skin types and will leave your body deliciously revitalised

Green Angel Pure indulgence Body Lotion has taken all the benefits of Irish Seaweed and combined them with the very calming and luxurious Neroli and Chamomile essential oils and added vitamin E to ensure an altogether luxurious, refreshing, calming and soothing product. this can also be used and is an excellent as an after sun lotion.

gaLets move on to ever Irish Girls must have (bonus yet again this is an irish brand), www.tanorganic.com Tan and not just any tan but The world’s first & only Eco-certified tanning brand. Made from natural ingredients with no toxic preservatives, parabens or drying agents. I am a massive fan of this Tan, is it the easiest and most fool proof tan I have ever used, no steaks (a lot of brands claim this but I am not sure 🙂 ) but Tan Organic is streak free, smells so good you might want to eat it (but this is a tan so please do not eat it) develops quickly and fades perfectly, no patches and no flaky bits, it is a super tan and one I know any valentine would be incredible delighted to receive.

Say hello to the world’s first self-tanning oil! This sensational multi award winning oil is essentially a moisturising dry oil with a sumptuous subtle tan. It will instantly illuminate the skin with an irresistible glow that will leave people thinking you have just come back from 2 weeks in the sun. It is perfect for adding a seductive shade to your legs when you want to unveil your perfect pins and it has also won many awards as the ultimate facial tan.

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TanOrganic’s Self-tanning Oil is ideal for those who wish to achieve a natural looking alluring glow. It will light up your skin leaving you feeling confident and sexy and is the perfect choice for this who prefer a sun kissed look to a full on tan.

The tanning oil is made with a unique blend of 8 different plant oils including Borage seed oil, Argan oil and Orange peel oil. TanOrganic’s Self-Tanning Oil has a subtle citrus fragrance with a hint of rose. It adds a natural bronzed effect to the skin and is lighter than our Original Self-tan but darker than a gradual tan,

Priced at just €24.99 with no need to purchase cloves this is a super price for a super tan, try it, I promise you will love it x

gaTwo incredible gifts / brands down 🙂 you could buy both if you really wanted to splash out .Next we are moving to everyone’s department store favourite www.debenhams.ie/ , this is one place you will always find the perfect gift for him or her, I love getting lost in their stores for hours, but all my underwear here as well as my swimwear at they stock the best brands and size choices around and the quality is incredible, I am a big fan of Debenhams. For this gift I went all out with this Elemis Anti Ageing Face and Body collection, this is a fabulously priced collection as most the items are multi award winning, and this is a serious skin care brand that I a just mad about , at €70 this was €112 it is a super time to buy.

So what do you get in this fabulous collection :

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  • Skin Nourishing Milk Bath 60ml
  • Frangipani Monoi Body Oil 35ml
  • Pro-Collagen Marine Cream 15ml
  • Gentle Rose Exfoliator 15ml
  • White Flowers Eye & Lip Makeup Remover 28ml
  • Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm 20g
  • Face Cloth

6 deluxe travel sizes plus a face cloth in a navy quilted Elemis beauty bag, I would say a big YES to this on Valentines Day x

gaNo 4 comes from Kinvara skincare, based in Galway this is another Irish brand creating very high quality skin care at exceptional price points, KinvaraSkincare is the passion of Joanne Reilly PhD, a doctorate of science with a fascination in the magnificent healing powers of natural ingredients.

Valentine’s Day Gift Set – The Kinvara Skincare Capsule Collection

This gift set is set to be top of the list for dedicated Kinvara Skincare fans this Valentine’s Day! Containing our Award Winning Absolute Cleansing Oil, Active Rosehip Day Cream and Rosehip Face Serum, this set is designed to keep your skin glowing, soft, moisturised and feeling fantastic.

gapriced at just  €72 , This set is also the perfect gift for the many who wish to try the products for themselves. In these three products you will find what everyone needs – a fabulous cleansing oil, a luxurious face serum and an effective anti-ageing moisturiser.

gaNo 5 comes from /www.biofreshskincare.ie/ and this time we have one for the gents , your man will be even more kissable after his been treated to this range of skin care , priced at just €36 this is brilliant , their luxurious Men’s gift set makes an ideal present for the man in your life the set includes moisturising cream, shower & shampoo gel. Cooling after shave gel.

Biofresh are passionate about what we do and committed to producing and retailing only the highest quality natural beauty products.

 Their mission is to bring you safe, luxurious, affordable and effective formulations that love your skin and transform your beauty routines into rituals.
 That’s why all our beauty products are truly natural without any harmful ingredients and cruelty free.
 What makes our skincare products so effective is the use of precious natural & organic ingredients from around the globe which are proven to enhance the health and beauty of your skin.Certified organic Bulgarian rose oil (rose otto) is one of those key ingredients and renowned for its healing and anti-aging properties.
 Our products are formulated with potent concentrations of the highest quality active ingredients whch help repair tissue damage, prevent premature aging, minimise wrinkles, stretch marks and scars with proven results.They are designed to not only enhance the skin’s surface,but to strengthen and renew from within.Every ingredient serves a specific purpose and enhances overall effectiveness.
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 Our award winning beauty products harness the power of nature,always healthy and safe with amazing results.They are clinically and dermatologist tested for their safety and efficacy.
This is just a sample of what these great Irish Companies  have to offer, make sure you visit their site for the latest prices and offers , the prices listed above were correct on the 10/02/2015.
Thank you for reading you FABULOUS people
❤ Clare with the Hair ❤

Burr it is time to get those Winter Coats on

Heading towards mid October, and the temperatures have really plumped sharply over the last few days, and we are all feeling the chill in the air, the heating is back on at home and getting out of the bed on these cold mornings is becoming more difficult but with the change in weather come a change in outer wear and today we bring you some of our favorite winter outer wear styles. All available to buy online NOW!

ASOS Dolly Skater Coat : I love this coat, it is very ‘me’ , it swings, it nips in the waist, it has super structure and shoulder line and it is a style that will be slow to date, buy today and wear for many winters to come.

  • Mid-weight fabric
  • Fully lined interior
  • Fit and flare shape
  • Stitched seam detail
  • Concealed press stud placket
  • Regular fit – true to size
  • Dry clean
  • 50% Wool, 33% Polyester, 7% Acrylic, 5% Viscose, 3% Nylon, 2% Cotton

Priced : €107.15 ow.jpg

P&P : Free

Size : UK4 – UK18

Where to buy : www.asos.com

Designer wine PU piped mac jacket by Ben de Lisi : What we love about this, it is a grown up yet sophisticated choice for a cold or rainy day, Principles by Ben de Lisi’s wine-hued belted mac jacket features some key trend and beautiful detailing. With black faux-leather piped trims, a double-breasted front and detachable belt, it is chic, stylish yet functional. A versatile piece that agan will last you years and it will look great worn over many different items, be it your dresses or with a jumper and trouser.

  • Back length: 95cm / 37.5 inches
  • 56% cotton, 44% polyester
  • Lining: 100% polyester
  • Machine washable

Priced : €112.00

P&P : Free ow.jpg

Size : UK8 – UK20

Where to buy : http://www.debenhams.ie/

NORA SHAGGY FUR COAT : Bloggers the world over are talking textures in outer wear, and this screams textures which are the latest way to take your look to the next level, making this fluffy faux fur coat a must have attition to your winter 2014/2015 wardrobe,  Layer it over jumper, a clean crisp shirt, with leather-look pants or your favorite skinny jeans with over the knee boots or even your ankle boots. This will look fab!!

  • Made from a cotton-rich faux fu
  • Textured, fluffy finish
  • Layered design
  • Longline
  • Regular fit

Priced : €59.99

P&P : FREEow.jpg

Size : UK8 – UK14

Where to buy : www.boohoo.com

TIP : Boohoo are offering 20% off this item and more

Lavanna Black Padded Jacket : Love this as it is super cosy, stylish and very easy to wear when popping in and out of your car etc. Wear this when walking the dog, to heading to the shops, collecting the little ones from school,, you can wear this jacket and keep cosy any time. It is the jacket that will live on your hall stand or back seat of the car as it will be your go to jacket for every day, heading out in the cold coat!

  • 100% Polyester
  • Machine washable

Price: €49.99ow.jpg

P&P : €3.50 – Next day delivery

Size : UK8 – UK16

Where to buy : www.vavavoom.ie

Tip : Vavavoom are offering 25% Off today ONLY

Keisha Black Long Coat: Faux Fur is a big style point this Autumn/Winter, and your coat should not only keep you warm but to also add the extra bit of style to your Autumn/Winter Outfit, well with the belt detail and large buttons this is a super stylish piece. Wear this almost any outfit and for all your Autumn/Winter occasions.

– Fully Lined

Price: €75.00

P&P : FREEow

Size : UK8 – UK16

Where to buy : www.iclothing.com

Daisy May Long Pink Coat: Long coat by Daisy May. This heavy coat features a collared neckline with full button closure, double pockets and long sleeve styling. This is a quality coat that could be popped over a same color dress for a great winter wedding, mother of the bride / groom outfit. It is a stunning coat to wear over your party season dresses and would not be out of place at any of the race meetings and teamed with killer heels and a head piece this could be a real ladies day contender.

>Fully lined coat
>Approx coat length: 39 inches
>64% Polyester, 34% Viscose, 2% Elastaineow.jpg
>Dry Clean Only

Priced : €205.00

P&P : FREE

Size : UK10 – UK16

Where to buy : http://www.carraigdonn.com/

Thank you for reading you FABULOUS people

❤ Claire with the hair McCarthy ❤

Top 3 Beauty Must Haves

What are your top 3 beauty must haves? I was asked this very question today and it struck me that I rely on far more than three beauty products each day 🙂 This maybe a easy question to answer for most but for me it is really hard to narrow this down to just three!! 🙂 But with a twisted arm, I choose these 3. 🙂

My No1 has to be: Mascara and not just any old Mascara, but this FABULOUS black mascara from YSL, say hello to BabyDoll. I was given this to test about 4 months ago along with maybe 15 other brands of Mascara and this was my No1 out of them all, but Mascara is also the one thing I would take to a desert island with me, it is my No1 out of my top 3 beauty must haves. babydoll This comes in 4 shades , Fetish Black , Audacious Blue, Indiscreet Purple and Wheedler Brown, this is priced at €32.50 and available from Brown Thomas stores nationwide. This delivers volume, length, drama and colour without feeling dry (in fact your lashes stay soft and not at all hard or brittle) It stays put until you decide to remove it (no panda eyes) your lashes are not just covered but they are also conditioned and as a contact lens wearer I can honestly say this is suitable for even the most sensitive of eyes. The unique application brush also means that every lash including the tiny ones get a coat of this fabulous Mascara. This is a serious Mascara that delivers in all the right ways and this will remain on my beauty shopping list for some time to come.

No 2 on my top 3 beauty must haves: goes to Brows, this is something I would not even like to take the bins out without having these done 🙂 and my top pick here goes to Shavata Brow Perfector, With 25 years in the beauty industry, Shavata Singh is the definitive go-to guru for grooming the most important feature on your face. Being the lynchpin to a polished visage, Shavata’s unique combination of threading, waxing and final tweaking with tweezers means she can produce the brow-to-wow look by creating the perfect arch to frame your face and at home you can create amazing brows with her Brow Prefector pallet,  brows brows1 The 3 crème shades glide on like a powder and covers the hairs as well as skin, these can also be blended to get the perfect shade for you. Ideal for filling in sparse brows or for helping camouflage tell-tale grey hairs. Apply with the soft brush for a smooth and natural finish. This is available from http://www.shavata.co.uk and is priced at £19.50, this roughly converts to a little under €25 depending on current exchange rates.

Last but not least we have my No 3 in my top 3 beauty must haves: This goes to a serious hero product, a product that can be your eye colour, you cheek colour and your lip colour, all in one cute little pot!! have you guessed what I might be talking about yet? well let me tell you what I am talking about 🙂 It is a fabulous product from the amazing people at Benefit and it is their Benetint, this is a brilliant item for any make up bag, regardless of age or  your make up style preference, this can slot into any beauty regime. This is priced at €34.50 and will last you until the best before date as a little really goes such a long way and the real tip to getting the best out of this is to go super easy on it, I always say, you can add easier than you can take away and with this that is very true . benetint You can buy this almost anywhere, Debenhams (who have 10% off all beauty at the moment) Brown Thomas stock this as do many other department stores nationwide.

So there you have my Top 3 Beauty Must Haves, the things I love to live with and have no plans to live without 🙂

What are your top 3 beauty must haves? can you narrow it to just 3? or have you just 1 item you can’t live without? let me know in the comments below.

Thank you for reading you Fabulous people

❤ Clare with the Hair ❤