Birchbox makes every month a little happier, here is why;

Hello Hello,

I must say all of my best laid plans had to be up-heaved the last few weeks as a result of training and interviews :O so a hectic time was had (I say frazzled and in need of some much needed TLC and beautifying). Any of you beautiful followers on +Snapchat  and +Instagram (links to my accounts below stop by it can be entertaining at times at the least it is informative)  will have been lucky to catch glimpses of me coffee drenched or attempting to give beauty first aid to myself, playing catch up to get rid of blemishes and erase the tired look while de-puffing the entire face and de-pandafying (it is becoming an official word watch this space 😉) my poor eyes. (How you ask) I used lots of cold collagen eye masks and face masks, along with soothing face masks from +Dr.Hauschka  while getting my clothes ready for work and constant spritzing of moisturizing face mist in an attempt to keep up with the Jones. All very worth it as I had a very nice break away just after Christmas Day to the Maldives which I will be doing an individual blog post on as it was amazing. The blog post will detail what I used travelling to and from the Islands, what I tested while at the Airports what I used on the Island and when I got home how I stayed radiant.

That being said as I promised I would tell you about the my embarking into the world of the +Birchbox. To say I am loving it is an understatement, it is one of those things especially when you are beauty product mad that when it gets delivered each month it gives a little excited butterfly feeling of what new products there will be to try. I love the idea that you are not tied into a specific durational contract if you want to cancel after a month that is perfectly fine or if you would like to carry on month after month they will just take the money from your account no hassle. This alone made life easy, but also the customer care staff were at hand and happy to answer any and all of my queries around payments and cancellations (which I won't be doing anytime soon). 

          The groundwork is as follows go online to www.birchbox.com and you can browse but if you want just select Men/Women and click the subscription tab this will ask to sign up a few details roughly two minutes but worth it and no commitment unless you want to purchase a subscription (HIGHLIGHT can cancel after the first month if you wish to do so). Once the e-mail is confirmed you are free to browse as they sell full sized products of all of their samples and offer a selection of subscription options. I began my subscription in September and was just testing the water a bit with the intention to cancel after the first month but here we are in January and I am officially hooked.I went for the women's +Birchbox  as I found that you luck ladies get a lot more skin care goodies that appeal to me to try and let you all know about. There are also a few items of makeup but my sister has decided that it is a good idea if I give them to her as I would be wasting them otherwise (so it's a double gift some for me and some for my sister). 

          Each box for the Women £13 including post & packaging which is around €16 per month depending on the exchange rate each month. each box contains between 5 and 6 items ranging from serums to lip sticks to makeup brushes and body butters and a range of other lovely little skin beauties. Also each box contains at least one full size product which makes it all the more worthwhile. The booklets with each box are fab as they give details on each product as well as hints and tips for skincare or make up application in relation to what products are within the box. Another helpful hint is there is a price per full size of each product also displayed beside their description in the booklet so you know what to expect to pay if you wish to repurchase. 

         On a final note: I love receiving the monthly boxes they have a dual purpose also. Each box is designed beautifully and looks cute so once you have taken out your products you can reuse the boxes as they are designed like mini drawers. I find they are god to use to store face masks or they could be handy for brushes or lip liners or in an office handy for pens, pencils or stacks of post its. I would highly recommend you try +Birchbox  even for one month I assure you it will not be a waste. As for me I am going to look into purchasing both the women's and Men's boxes and see how it goes for me (as always I will keep you amazing people posted of my experience). For the new year I encourage to always put your best face forward and show the world what you are made of <3

Can't wait to tell you all about my travels and what I got up to and how I cared for my skin along the way. 

Chat to you soon !!

🍀 From Ireland with love 🍀

Skincare Dunne that!

https://www.instagram.com/skincaredunnethat

(Jamie) 

SEPTEMBER

OCTOBER

NOVEMBER

DECEMBER

SNEAK PEEK 

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Sorry I have been missing ! But I have kept my routine and have lots to tell you!!

Hey guys,

Apologies ! I have been off the blogging radar the past few weeks I was not literally missing just in the sense of not on here with family visits and work, but I am back and over the few weeks I received a few products to test and reviewed a few also. I also attended an event by L'occitane <3 and had quite a lot of fun all of which I will fill you in on. Where to start ?! 

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OK. So I have managed to go shopping again TK Maxx and Pennys (Primark) including my local health stores and pharmacies to get my hands on creams lotions and potions galore.

My favourites from Pennys have been; * The P.S nose pore strips in the green and white packet amazing results!! I wash my face and steam before using and leave them on until fully dry leaving my pores clean and clear then  just rinse residual product from nose at €1.50 I'm sorry but you cannot just eave them on the shelf. Also I have tried and tested the long overdue the P.S Love to Glow face mask famed and related to the big brand of GlamGlow While they may share a few similar ingredients and glow in the name that is where I would leave it, this does not mean that it wasn't a fabulous mask but for €3.50 compared to €56 there is a big difference in the quality and it is "you get what you pay for". That being said the P.S love to Glow mask I applied with a brush and left on for 15 minutes before heading out for my best friends graduation meal, everyone being all done up I wanted to put my best skin forward and this mask definitely did help it gave a little pick me up and brought down any redness I had on my face while at the same time softening and also gave a glow which I received numerous complements when out to dinner with friends and strangers at this meal. Would I buy this product again most defiantly for price and results, have I recommended this product yes and I will continue to last but not least is it exactly like GlamGlow no and it should not be expected but it stands on its own to give fabulous results for price paid. 

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My next fun time I had was with the lovely people from L'occitane en Provence {in association with Irish Country Magazine} for the launch of their new moisturiser and serum "Divine Harmony" which smells and feels beautiful to the skin and reviews look amazing. The evening was lovely as I attended with one of my work girlfriends who is a lover of L'occitane too, we enjoyed testers and fresh lemonade as well as chatting with the staff for tips and hints and the new Advent Calendar down to €56 from €100 and all of the goodies inside well worth it (which is why it is on my wish list now along with the serum!!). The ladies I dealt with were the manager Kerry and staff Shannon in the Dundrum Town Centre store, they were really lovely and so helpful with our questions and experience. The golden treat had to be the goodie bags we got sent home with (so lovely) and the hand massages (divine a full sensory experience). Overall it was an indulgent event enjoyed by moi and beautiful purchases made too. 

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What a week

Hey everyone,

So this week has been very fun and eventful! I have started a snapchat account > skinbydunne < if you want to follow my adventures on a daily basis. It gives another insight into the world of beauty and skincare through my eyes but also other little snippets of my many adventures ! I also took an "accidental" trip to TK Maxx where I also made a few "accidental" skincare purchases (no regrets). I managed to grab some Korean goodies of Hell-pore clean up mask by @elizavecca which was a really fun peel off mask to get deep into pores and get your face ready for a further indulgent mask. I would highly recommend to take the time to steam your face before using for five minutes to allow the pores to open up and the mask to get in deep and clean those pesky pores (large at times in my case). I would recommend this but if your pores are bad i would say a second go later in the week may be beneficial, but still worth a go!
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I also bought two aromatherapy rollers, both by Tisserand and both AMAZING one for sleeping "sweet dreams" and one to help with difficulties especially colds, flues or sinuses "menthol breathe" each uniquely divine and encapsulating (fancy way of saying it hugged me) in their own way.  The final buy not by choice I had to be stopped unfortunately but it was a good buy, there has been a lot of buzz around  bee venom face masks and when I saw it I had to have it bargain ! €8.99 from @Lanocréme. As expected and informed by a friend it is a tingling face delight and it was just that ! it was creamy and the smell was indulging, fresh and light to the touch and went on like silk. I did a patch test to ensure no reaction as stated NOT* for individuals with a bee allergy or sensitive skin. I have sensitive skin but did not cause a problem, however it definitely caused a stinging effect not painful or extremely uncomfortable but an experience none the less (not for those sensitive to pins and needles effect). After 15 minutes I cleansed with warm water and instantly the sensation left but my skin was left super smooth and glowing {find images of all items below <3 }. Overall my new products were well worth the buy and I would wish each and everyone of you as much fun as I had with them, highly entertaining highly indulging.
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My weekend has been overall relaxing using viviscals new range of hair treatments which were nourishing and hopefully after the week of use will go by all reviews as to benefiting my hair game (this i will keep everyone informed of). And a reading update Irelands new beauty trending magazine is out and defo worth a read! MAGPIE €3.90 in most shops around the country now, first edition > first thoughts "fab-u-lous" . I was also lucky to have chatted with many people over Instagram about beauty and self care, so many nice people from all over the world. I am really enjoying engaging with so many of you and offering advice where I can on beauty where I can. I am looking forward to the week coming for the new things that I have yet to try and inform you all about. My aim = no pain and enjoy every minute ! My wish = to share all my new info and tips and tricks from the week. If any one has recommendations for my blog or thoughts on what products I should try and review for you please let me know :) catch me here, snapchat, or instagram.

                                                *CHAT TO YOU ALL NEXT WEEK*


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                                                      🍀   From Ireland with love  🍀

                                                               Skincare, Dunne that!

                                                                         (Jamie)

Stop by say hi !

Magpie! new new new 

A snap from a hike 

The drying process 

My beauty buys !

After mask, After glow