Makeup artist Aimee Connolly is widely known for her fantastic makeup skills and now also for her brand new Sculpted range available in store now!
With the Bank Holiday weekend quickly approaching, we wanted to help you get the perfect look for your style with this fantastic range! Check out one of Aimee’s Sculpted tutorials below and be sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for more!
If you’re a makeup lover, you definitely have heard of the fabulous Sculpted range by Aimee Connolly! We are thrilled to now be stocking this fabulous range in store! To celebrate, we will be sharing videos by the fabulous Aimee Connolly to help you get the perfect look with this fabulous palette!
Our first video below will show you how to get the perfect day time look! Check it out below!
Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for more!
Food Intolerance symptoms can come in a variety of inflammatory reactions, these can be caused by eating particular food or by consuming particular drinks. These inflammatory responses generally happen when your body identifies an ingredient in your food or drink as a threat. These inflammatory responses can take up to 72 hours to appear and may vary in severity, effecting digestion, skin, joints, respiration, energy levels and even psychological health.
Understanding your food intolerance and the symptoms it brings are the first steps in managing your health and having a better quality of life.
If you worry that you may suffer from a Food Intolerance test, call our Drive Thru Pharmacy in Ardkeen on 051 – 843 700 to book your test with our Nutritional Therapist Barbara Boland.
Each year, October 10th marks World Mental Health Day. To mark this day, we wanted to share some top tips on how to deal with and manage stress to reduce anxiety and increase your quality of life! Stress can not only affect your mental health by increasing your chances to experience depression and anxiety, etc, but it can also affect your physical health, by weakening your immune system, causing high blood pressure, fatigue and more. Find out how best to manage your stress below!
If you are unwell, it is ok to take a break. Don’t carry on regardless, a short rest will enable the body to heal faster.
A common cause of stress is having too much to do with not enough time to complete your tasks. Yet, in these situations people often still take on too many tasks! Learning to say to to additional or unimportant tasks will help you reduce stress but also build self-confidence!
At times, we may feel like our ‘To Do’ list is getting to be too much, which can lead to stress. Combat this, by learning to accept that you can’t do everything and prioritise important tasks.
Each day, try to set aside some time to wind down and practise some stress reducing relaxation techniques. Practising mindfulness is a great way to make a conscious effort to enjoy the moment.
They always say a problem shared is a problem halved and this is very true when it comes to managing stress or mental illness, talking can work by either distracting you from your stressful thoughts or releasing some of the built-up tension by discussing it.
If you’re a tan lover, then you’ve definitely heard of Tan Organic, it is an Irish owned tan company, that only produces Eco-Certified Organic products! All of their products are created with all skin types in mind, however it is particularly suited for sensitive skin.
The Tan Organic range has a variety of products in its range such as; The World’s First Self Tan Oil, Self Tan Lotion, Moisturising Multi Use Dry Oil, Moisturising Facial Tan Oil, Moisturising Facial Serum, the Tan Organic Duo Bronzer, their Tan Erase Ultimate Exfoliator Glove and their Self Tan Application Mitt!
Tan Organic is the ‘go to’ tan for many bloggers and influencers, such as Roasanna Davison (who is also their fabulous Brand Ambassador)
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Tan Organic is also easy to apply and smells amazing too! Check out our videos below to see how to get the most from your application!
As with all sunless tans, preparation is key, exfoliate your entire body, paying close attention to trouble areas such as the knees, ankles and elbows where skin is drier. Our award winning Tan Erase is the ideal tool as it can be used wet or dry. Make sure your skin is clean and polished before you move to the next step.
Once you have finished exfoliating, moisturize! This is another key factor to achieving a flawless tan and perfect fade. Our 100% natural multi award winning Oil Arganic is the ideal accompaniment to TanOrganic and will leave your skin super smooth and supple. Be sure to pay close attention and only apply the oil to the knees, elbows, hands and feet as Multi-Use Dry Oil will act as a buffer against skin cells and ensure that you never end up with disastrous application results like tangoed hands and feet. Body Oils are an essential part of retaining your skins natural beauty and differ to traditional moisturisers as they contain no water so it is instantly absorbed into your skin.
Now you are ready to apply your tan, remember LESS IS MORE with TanOrganic, each bottle will do on average 5 – 7 full body tans. Apply a few drops, about the size of a euro coin to the luxury glove and make a fist about 3 times to allow the glove to absorb the tan.
Start on your legs but leave your hands and feet until the end. Apply in circular motions starting on your calves and working your way up to your thighs, make sure you cover all areas, pay special attention to the knees and ankles and ensure that there is no build up in the creases. Remember to check hard to reach areas in a mirror so that nothing is missed – along the backs of the legs can be a common streak area. Allow the tan to dry and if you have missed any areas, you can easily blend in any lines.
Next move to your midriff and apply in the same fashion. Reach around to apply to your back or if possible get a friend or partner to do it for you to ensure an even streak free tan. Even the men in our lives don’t mind applying TanOrganic, as there is no overpowering fake tan smell that we associate with other fake tans.
Next move to the arms and in the same fashion as the legs, apply the tan in circular motions along the back of the arms and over the shoulders. Apply most of the tan to the outside of the arms and leave the left over for the insides; this will give you a natural looking tan but pay particular attention to the elbows and do not use too much tan as it will build up and this is a tell tale sign of a bad tan. Now you can work on your hands and feet; using the left over tan on the glove, apply the tan ensuring you run between the fingers and toes – do not apply to the palms of your hands or soles of your feet. Make sure there is no build up and when you are done, wipe the palms of your hands, fingernails and toenails with a baby wipe.
Moving finally to the face and neck, we recommend that you use our amazing self-tanning oil for the face and neck. This was recently voted best facial tanner by RSVP magazine. There is no need to use a glove, simply apply some to your hands and apply like any other facial oil. When you are finished, wipe your palms and nails with a baby wipe.
When you are finished, check in a mirror for any lines that may not have been blended in. If you find any lines, just add a bit of Oil Arganic to the glove and blend them in. TanOrganic should be applied in light layers, do the first layer and let it dry for a couple of minutes, if you are looking for a darker look, apply a second or third layer.
TanOrganic takes 6 to 8 hours to develop fully but its best to leave it overnight – the tan will develop every hour after application up to 8 hours. When trying TanOrganic for the first time, try out 1, 2 and 3 layer applications to determine which shade you prefer. You may prefer one layer for daytime and 2 or 3 for evening.
TanOrganic self-tanning oil is a world’s first as it’s a body oil that gives a subtle tan. It’s lighter than our core product but darker than usual gradual tanners. It is ideal for those who prefer a natural glow and is the perfect facial tan recently winning the best facial tanner by RSVP magazine and best tanning oil by Social & Personal.
You apply TanOrganic self-tanning oil like any other body oil without the need for a glove. It is perfect for application after a shower or after the gym.
To get the best possible finish, preparation is important; exfoliate your entire body, paying close attention to trouble areas such as the knees, ankles and elbows where skin is drier. Our award winning Tan Erase is the ideal tool as it can be used wet or dry.
Application couldn’t be easier; you apply a little to the skin as you would any other body oil and massage it in. You DO NOT need to use a glove. TanOrganic’s self-tanning oil does not contain a colour guide so it’s important to cover all areas and make sure you don’t leave any gaps for a streak free tan. Again, it’s advisable to ask for assistance from a partner of friend to get to the hard to reach areas. Play and practice a little with this application and once you have mastered it, we promise you will love the results.
When you are finished, simply remove any excess by wiping the palms of your hands, fingernails and toenails with a baby wipe. TanOrganic’s self-tanning oil takes about 6-8 hours to develop and if you prefer a darker shade, apply another coat to suit your needs. If you like an all year round glow, reapply every 3 – 4 days as desired.
Calling all makeup lovers, we have a range that you’ll LOVE! E.L.F Cosmetics has arrived in Ireland, save yourself form online shopping and call in store to try this fabulous range for yourself!
The team in E.L.F Cosmetics only ever use the best ingredients and gorgeous colours to help your inner beauty shine through! Their goal is to empower women and to help you look and feel flawless without impacting your budget.
But don’t worry, this fabulous brand is being praised by bloggers influencers across Ireland and the world!
To help you shopping trip go smoothly, we’ve made a list of our Top 5 essentials in this range!
5. E.L.F Cosmetics HD Powder – Sheer (€10.75)
This high definition loose poweder creates a “soft focus” effect on the skin. Helps mask fine lines and imperfections for a radiant looking complexion.
4. E.L.F Cosmetics Matte Lip Colour – Rich Red (€6.45) 
This convenient jumbo sized lip pencil creates exact color application with twist up ease so you never have to sharpen – but we included a sharpener at the base just in case! The pigment rich color glides on effortlessly and easily to provide long lasting matte color. The enriched Vitamin A, C & E formula moisturizes and hydrates lips for beautiful healthy looking lips.
3. E.L.F Cosmetics Baked Highlighter – Blush Gems (€7.25)
This highlighter creates a radiant glow with a sheer wash of shimmering color. Infused with Vitamin E and hydrating jojoba, rose hip, sunflower, apricot, and grape oils to nourish your skin. The highlighter can be applied wet for a vibrant effect or dry for sheer pigmentation.
2. E.L.F Cosmetics Illuminating Face Primer (€10.75)
Minimize redness and unwanted undertones by using this versatile mineral primer. The weightless silky formula is great for all skin types. This primer fills in fine lines and refines your complexion. Choose your perfect primer and enjoy makeup that blends smoothly and lasts all day!
Recommended uses:
Tone Adjusting Green – ideal for minimizing redness and correcting blotchy skin.
Radiant Glow – ideal for creating a luminizing effect all over the face with shimmer particles.
Clear – ideal for creating a smooth base for foundation.
1. E.L.F Cosmetics Nude Rose Gold Eyeshadow Palette (€17.45)
Achieve beautiful subtle to bold eyes with these 10 perfectly curated nude rose gold eyeshadow shades. The collection of hues is ideal for shading, highlighting, and defining the eyes. Silky smooth texture can be used as a liner, on the lid, and in the crease of the eye for an expertly contoured and blending effect.
All products featured in this blog are available in a variety of our stores in Waterford, Clonmel and Kilkenny. For a complete list of stores see below:
Mulligans Pharmacy 