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AT THE MOVIES: The Great Gatsby – Review

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Directed by: Baz Luhrmann Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Carey Mulligan, Toby Maguire, Joel Edgerton, Isla Fisher In cinemas May 17th. F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic 1925 novel gets the big screen treatment once again from none other than Moulin Rouge director Baz Luhrman. Luhrman may not be prolific but when he directs a movie you know that it is a labour of love, and this is no … [Read more...]

BEAUTY GURU: Jeff Murad of Murad Skincare – Interview

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It’s a Family Affair! As the son of one of the world’s most renowned skincare specialists, Dr Howard Murad, Jeff Murad has grown up around the business of skin science. His father started his career as a dermatologist but began experimenting with his own skincare formulations in response to his patients’ needs and – being completely hands on – he practised what he preached and … [Read more...]

Midweek Indulgence: CACI Ultimate Anti-Ageing Facial

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CACI facials have been around for 25 years now, which is a definite testament to their effectiveness. With ever-youthful fans such as Madonna and Cliff Richard, the results are available for all to see. This is a result driven facial so don’t go in expecting to chill out for the duration of your treatment. The point behind this is to re-educate the muscles of the face to give you a non … [Read more...]

PRODUCT FOCUS: Vichy Normaderm Hyaluspot Spot Treatment – Review

Vichy Normaderm Hyulaspot

When I was asked to test this spot treatment product I immediately wondered how I was going to manage it as my skin was completely blemish-free at the time. But then, like clockwork I developed a red throbbing painful pimple on my temple and another one on the left hand side of my jawline. I wasn’t sure whether to curse the skin gods or praise them for landing this product in my lap so I decided … [Read more...]

PRODUCT FOCUS: Clinique A Different Nail Enamel for Sensitive Skin – Review

Clinique A Different Nail Enamel for Sensitive Skin

I don’t know anybody who hasn’t suffered from contact dermatitis at some point in their life. Even those without sensitive skin have found themselves having a reaction to something. When a breakout occurs the first things usually blamed are changing your detergent or some new foodstuff that you tried. The one thing I would never have considered as a cause is my nail polish! However, it … [Read more...]

PRODUCT FOCUS: Ziaja Rose Butter Moisturising Day Cream – Review

Ziaja Rose Butter Moisturising Day Cream

I am a big fan of rose extracts and oils as an ingredient in beauty products and I had heard great things about Ziaja, a Polish company producing skin and hair care products based on natural ingredients. Therefore I was very excited to try this out and it didn’t disappoint. The simple packaging belies the lovely product within. The first thing that strikes you is the beautiful scent. If you … [Read more...]

BEAUTY FOCUS: MAC Baking Beauties Makeup Collection – Review

MAC Baking Beauties

Have your cake and wear it! I’ve never met anyone who didn’t like cupcakes or macaroons, which is probably why MAC choose to draw inspiration from these sweet treats for one of their latest collections, Baking Beauties. With frosting style colours and delicious formulations this is a bang-on trend summer look that is feminine and sweet without being twee. One of the highlights of the … [Read more...]

AT THE MOVIES: Dead Man Down – Review

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Directed by: Niels Arden Oplev Starring: Colin Farrell, Noomi Rapace, Dominic Cooper, Terrence Howard In cinemas May 3rd. Poor old Colin Farrell may work solidly but he hasn’t had a bona fide hit movie in ages and unfortunately this isn’t going to change that. A revenge thriller, this has a hugely confusing plot and plods along at a snail's pace that does nothing to draw the audience … [Read more...]

MIDWEEK INDULGENCE: HD Brows @ The Lash Lounge, Dundrum – Review

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The first time I had HD brows done I was completely amazed at the difference they made to my face. It is rare that a treatment can have such an instant impact but your brows really do make a massive difference to your overall look. Unfortunately at the time years of plucking, waxing and grooming treatments had left me with light thin brows so while there was a dramatic difference I was till very … [Read more...]

AT THE MOVIES: 21 and Over – Review

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Directed by: Jon Lucas and Scott Moore Starring: Justin Chon, Miles Teller, Skylar Astin, Sarah Wright In cinemas May 3rd The Hangover has a lot to answer for. Ever since its huge success it appears that filmmakers think all you have to do to create a successful movie is regale audiences with tales of wild nights out. While it has spawned hundreds of carbon copies the directors of this … [Read more...]