Cara VIP Customer Loyalty Event

Exciting and very busy week ahead. To kick off the weekend, I will be doing Make overs at the Cara Pharmacy VIP customer loyalty evening in Cara Drumshanbo from 5-8pm. I am really looking forward to this. Cara is my favourite pharmacy and they stock fantastic brands at such reasonable prices. The staff are always so helpful, friendly and caring which makes your experience in Cara even better.

If it's not in the store, you can be assured they will check it out to see if it's another store close by, which they will get delivered to your store or you can shop online at carapharmacy.com ...

 Excellent customer service. Cara also have amazing offers from time to time, both online and instore such as 20% off everything so keep an eye out!

I have some very exciting meetings over the next week so I can't wait to reveal what is in the pipeline for the New Year!!

Looking forward to seeing some of you Friday night ☺️
I am hoping to snapchat some of the evening so if you would like to see what's going on, check out my snapchat 😘
Username: roisindolan

Roisin xxx

Get it Done!!

With less than 4 weeks to Christmas and without a doubt the biggest party season of the year we all want to look and feel our very best.

No matter how much skincare, beauty & makeup products we use, there is nothing like feeling great in yourself without all of that.

It's a busy time of year for most people, rushing around getting the Christmas shopping, all the Christmas events & parties. Once the 1st of December hits, most people go into Christmas mode. Yes of course we are all going to have treats around Christmas but it's important that we still eat balanced meals even if we are having a treat. A lot of people skip meals when they have binged and this is something we need to learn not to do.

Knowing that we will probably over indulge over silly season, Take 20-30 minutes out of your day and do a quick "Hiit" session a couple of times per week. You don't need gym membership or fancy equipment to do this. You just need you.

I don't have time ...

I know I have made excuses and yes we all have but when I've said "I don't have time" I could still find myself scrolling through social media for that 20-30 minutes throughout the day. So really if we want to do it we will find the time.

There are loads of fantastic workout videos but here's 2 people that I really enjoy following because their workout videos are quick & easy to follow and you just Get it done!!!

Check out my great friend  @sonnyhuntfitness on Instagram & Snapchat @sonnyhuntfit

 

And @Maeve_Madden on Instagram

I promise you will feel fantastic when you have finished and you will enjoy your treats more💪🏻🏃🏼🍑💦

What Make-up Brushes Do You Use ?

One of the most asked questions I get is 'What Makeup brushes do you use'??

Nowadays there are so many fantastic brands that do Makeup brushes and the majority are very good quality. My personal favourite brushes to use are 'Crown Brushes' www.crownbrush.ie  

The longevity and quality of the hairs are fantastic. As a makeup artist, investing in high quality tools is important but it doesn't have to break the bank. I think the crown brushes are well priced and affordable for those looking for long lasting brushes.

Real techniques would be next on my list. I recently purchased 2 sets, one for the face and the other for the eyes. They had a fantastic special offer as they were half price. These brushes also came with a little case for them which is super handy if you like to keep them separated.

I spotted this ever so glam set of brushes also in Boots just 3weeks ago... How FAB are these???!!! 

If you know me, you know I love Rose Gold!! This would be a beautiful stocking filler for any makeup lover this Christmas! A girl can never have too many brushes !!!

MAC brushes also have a brilliant life span but they defiantly are more expensive. They often launch smaller brush sets over the Christmas period and these are usually a little less expensive. Here is the 'nutcracker sweet contour brush set'

TOP TIP:

Wash your brushes once a week. 

-Often people go months on end without washing their makeup brushes. Not only will the product build up and effect how your makeup turns out but they will also have gathered germs. 

-You can wash them in warm soapy water with some baby shampoo. Towel dry and leave on the window ledge to dry naturally. 

-Try not let the water drip into the handle of the brush as this can loosen the glue and cause hairs to fall out.

There are lots of brush cleaners available from many stores. This one is available from Penneys for just €2.50!

 I find giving them a good wash with shampoo gets a very thorough clean and between washes I use a brush cleaner.

For my kit, I clean my brushes with surgical spirits and brush cleaner between clients. At the end of the day I shampoo them.

Give your brushes a wash tonight and let me know if it helped your makeup application over the weekend!

Have a good one,

Roisin xxx

Revitalize Your Skin

Hi ladies,

Happy November

Here's to a new month, new beginnings and new goals!!

Tonight I have done a quick snapchat tutorial on this face mask.

I feel that looking after your skin is very important and as life is super busy for most people we usually don't give it the attention it really deserves. After all, we only have one skin!!

So every few weeks I try to squeeze in a face mask at some stage. Ideally once a week but that rarely ever happens. My all time favourite is this face mask. It's a mask powder with Aloe Activator mixed.

I have demonstrated a quick step by step over on my snapchat so be sure to check it out over the next 23 hours!!

Username: roisindolan

This is a Perfect Christmas gift for all the ladies! It 's only €34 for both Mask Powder and Aloe Activator. You will get about 14 uses frm this so its such a bargain!!

It's so simple to do at home after a long days work to revitalize your skin. Or even on a Saturday night with the girls and a glass of wine! Just don't forget to take it off before the bottles gone

As you will see over on snapchat, once applied it starts to tighten quite quickly! You will see that I look like some Halloween character towards the end of the snaps but it's most definatly worth looking a little scary for the final product.

My skin always feels squeaky clean, completely revitalized and super soft after the mask.

For more aged skin it helps diminish the appearance of fine lines, plumps skins, tighten pores.

For more info on the mask you can contact me via

Snapchat: roisindolan

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MakeUpMeBeautifulByRoisin/

Instagram: @roisindolanglobal

You can purchase this from me directly or through my online shop www.roisindolan.myforever.biz/store/

I will be doing some personalized hampers over the next few weeks coming up to Christmas so if any of you are interested in a skincare hamper / personal care / beauty etc just give me a shout!

Roisin xxx

Looking after Your Lips

Happy Tuesday🎀

Hope you're all having a great week so far !!!

Most of you will have noticed the weather has got a lot colder over the last two weeks. Often people's lips are one of the first places to get effected by the change in weather.

My all time favourite lip balm that I use every single day is "Aloe Lips". It is genuinely incredible and it's the only thing I've ever used that actually nourishes my lips. It has prevented them getting chapped and leaves a brilliant moist effect for every day or before applying a lipstick

(especially a matte lipstick as these tend to dry out some people lips).

Here's a recent review of a client of mine who has started using it about 3 weeks ago.

"I couldn't believe how brilliant it was, if only I had it for the whole time I was on the tablets"

This lady had used numerous popular lip balms and had to reapply several times a day, yet her lips were completely chapped the whole time while on medication. She couldn't believe the power of this once she started using it.

And the best part is that it's only €3.90!!!!

 

I have 1 in bag(or 3!!), 1 in my car, and a few scattered around the house🙈

It's pretty much like a pocket size first aid kit too as it is pure aloe it can be used on cuts,burns, bites,stings etc!!

If any of you are interested in purchasing this you can order from me directly or you can purchase it on my online shop www.roisindolan.myforever.biz/store/ ...

For any of you who are interested, I will be doing a makeup tutorial on snapchat tomorrow, Wednesday.

Username: roisindolan

Roisin xxx

Feis Face Essentials

As feis season is well underway I thought I would help some of you out as I always get asked what makeup I use for Dancing competitions. So here's my top 5 feis face essentials.

1.Mac Studio Fix Fluid

This is my go to foundation for feis's. The coverage is fantastic and it has amazing staying power. I found in my teens I had a lot more perspiration, therefore foundations pretty much would roll off my face while dancing. This is definatly my favourite foundation for stage. I wear the shade NC40.

2.Brow Gel

Eyebrows really shape your face. In most major competitions, you are dancing on a big stage with lots of lights and this can drain you out. Hence why we have the dark legs and heavier makeup for stage. I love the "Mac fluid line brow gel" because it doesn't budge all day and you know your eyebrows will be "on fleek"!!! I wear "Dirty blonde"

3.Sultry Eyelashes

Lashes complete every look. In my opinion a face is not complete without some sort of lashes.

There are so many varieties out there to choose from but one of my favourites are the "Sultry" eye lashes from primark/penny's and they are only €1.50🤗. If it's your first time to wear lashes do not be afraid of them. These ones are super light and really comfy to wear.

4.Ruby Woo

This is a Matte finish Red lippy that also has amazing staying power. I always apply a lip liner first before applying any lipstick. This will help prevent the lips from "Bleeding" (those little lines around the lips where the lipstick starts to spread into)

5.Mac Soft & Gentle

 This is one of my favourite highlighters and it's very user friendly. This will really give a lift to your cheekbones and take the "flat" look away. It can also be used as an eyeshadow so perfect for placing on the inner tear duct to make your eyes pop! 

(The w7 "glowcomotion" is very similar to this and about 1/7 of the price!!)

Happy Feising!

Roisin xxx

Tango Time!!!

Welcome back to my blog!

So this week I decided to talk about tan. 

For those of you who were away on holidays this summer, the natural tan (like the lady above!!) could be starting to fade. With Party season just around the corner we all want a bit of a glow for all the nights out!!

If you're like me and a complete milk bottle then getting that golden goddess look makes me feel so much better. Personally on me, I think everything looks better with tan.

With being an Irish dancer, I've tried so many tans over the years. As you get older, your skin changes so some tans will appear different on every ones skin.

*My #1 Favourite Tan*

For the past year or more my favourite tan is defiantly "White to Brown Dark". It comes in a lotion form and it sits perfectly on my skin. It doesn't dry out my skin like previous ones did. One Layer on my upper body gives a fantastic coverage. The deeper colour you want, the more layers you would apply.

I'm not sure if I'm the only one but my legs don't absorb tan as much as my upper body so I always need an extra layer or two on them.

You can see this tan when you are applying it so its easy to make sure it's even all over.

It lasts about 7-10 days, gradually getting lighter from about day 3. I love how this tan wears off. It doesn't leave that scaly look so it's fantastic for tan lovers. It's priced at €14.75 for 250ml and is available from Cara Pharmacy.

 *#2*

My second favourite would be "Tan Tastic" or "Bronz' Express".

I think both of these are nearly identical. They come in water like substance. You can also see these while applying. This doesn't come off as good as white to brown but it's still quite ok. Once you apply this it will develop darker over a few hours. I would usually apply at night time and wake up lovely and brown 😋Priced around €15 for 100ml available in Cara Pharmacy and many others.

*#3*

Last but not least for a quick last minute tan or if you just want something for the day/night the "Sunkissed Dark" tan is a super easy tan to apply. This comes in a mousse form. Immediately bronzed and washes off.

This tan is so cheap, around €4 in Penny's for 200ml. The only downfall is wearing it with white clothes. It can wear off onto the clothes compared to the other two.

I apply all tans with a mitt. I also usually apply a small bit of moisturizer to the rougher/dryer areas of my skin before applying. Eg Elbows and Knees.

Happy Tanning !!

Roisin xxx

The Balancing Act

Happy Hump Day Guys!

This week I decided to write a short blog on balance and how important it is. 

We all know how busy our day to day lives can be and sometimes we forget about the things that are important to us. Whether you are working,studying or a full time mum it can be easy to get tied up with everything going on in that area of your life. People often get burnt out because they are putting there all into that one area and not having a balance for other parts of their life.

So what makes your heart sing???

What makes you feel fulfilled???

Have a look at your current daily/weekly routine.

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If you are feeling burnt out or maybe a little frustrated with one area of your life eg work, it can effect all the other areas of your life. Perhaps you could socialize with friends/ family, take up an exercise class or do some yoga.

If you're studying make sure you take breaks and maybe join societies & clubs in college.Get to know new people, make friends and memories. 

If you're a full time mum, make 'ME time'. Whether it's getting your nails done or meeting some of the girls for a coffee. No matter how much you love your kids, you need a break...

Maybe you used to play an instrument. Pick it up again, even if it's for 20 mins a week. That 20 minutes could balance your mind and set you up better for the rest of your week.

Invest time in you. Read something that will inspire you. 1 page a day...

Often I have said to myself ''I don't have time to read''. Yet I find myself scrolling through social media several times a day and not even paying attention to what i'm looking at.

Whatever you are doing, meeting friends, at a family gathering, a group conversation in class, be present. It is the only moment that matters.

Do something this week that you have been putting on the long finger. That thing you 'Don't have time for'. When you start to balance work/study/relationships with what makes you happy, everything will start to fall into place.

Roisin xxx

My 5 Top Tips for Healthy Skin

Hope you're all having a great week and enjoying the little bit of sunshine we had today!

So as you all know I'm a makeup artist and I've had lots of questions about makeup but more so about the skin. I decided to do a blog with some tips that I find keeps my skin healthy and glowing. ( I'm not a skin expert so this is just what I find works for me and some clients/friends)

We all know that we can use concealer until the cows come home but for a girl, having flawless skin without makeup is what we all want. Here are a few things that i feel helps keep my skin healthy😗

1. Drinking plenty of water

This is a given and you will hear it time and time again. Water helps to keep your skin hydrated. Especially for those working in an office with air conditioning/heaters, make sure you have plenty of water on hand through out the day. I like to start my day with hot water and a slice or two of lemon. This also helps boost your metabolism
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2. Eat well

We aren't going to be on a healthy buzz 365 days of the year but by eating healthy / feeding our bodies with good nutrients that majority of the time can really show on our skin. Plenty of fruit and veg, good proteins and fats, fish ( omegas are fantastic for the skin) etc. Some people lack certain vitamins in their diet so these can be supplemented. I personally supplement my body with "Artic Sea". These are rich in Omega 3 & 9. It is advised we eat 3-4 portions of fresh fish every week and I know I don't do this so I take Artic Sea every morning to make sure my body is not lacking these nutrients . They're also fantastic for your joints and concentration so a brilliant all round supplement. ( www.roisindolan.myforever.biz/store/ ) 

If you notice you are getting breakouts in certain areas of your face, this can be related to certain foods you are eating/ time you are eating at.

3.Daily skin regime

Most ladies cleanse tone and moisturize on a daily basis. It is also important to exfoliate your skin at least once if not twice a week. I used to hate exfoliating my skin as I felt most exfoliaters would almost rip my skin as they were so harsh, along with stinging my eyes. I fell in love with this luxurious skin care range almost 2 years ago now and I have never looked back. It's so gentle yet so effective. I get so many compliments on how well my skin looks and to be honest I put it down to using this along with drinking the Aloe Vera gel every morning. It has 75 nutrients in one shot and helps promote healthy skin.

4. Sleep

There's almost nothing a good nights sleep can't cure. Personally after a late night out/ travelling/ lack of sleep in general I would notice my skin would change a little. It's recommended we get 8hours sleep but as we all know, most people don't. I notice fine line and little bags/puffiness around my eyes with lack of sleep. The best thing to cure this is to sleep 😜 Sleep sleep sleep😴

5.Excercise

For me personally excercise is so important for healthy skin,body and mind. It's not everyone's favourite thing to do when they get in from work after a long day. Especially now that the evenings are getting shorter it might be another excuse. Even if it's just a short walk, jog, swim 30mins in the gym or whatever type of excercise you choose, I gauretee you will feel so much better after it. If you're feeling stressed maybe from work or personal life, excercise can really take your mind off it for a short while and get the happy hormones running through your body which in turn is good for your skin.

There are lots more tips I could share with you but I feel these are the most important ones! I also feel if you have a skin issue that it needs to be fixed from the inside out. Whether it's from a certain type of food you are eating, something you're drinking etc the best way to fix it is from the root.

I hope this helps some of you out and if you have any questions that I can help with, don't hesitate to ask.

Snapchat: roisindolan

I plan on doing a face mask tutorial over on my snapchat over the next few days so make sure to keep an eye out for that. I promise you will have a good laugh at it😂

Roisin xxx 

Snapchat tutorial

Hi everyone,

Hope you're all having a great week so far. I want to start by thanking everyone for such a great response to my first blog, all the well wishes and support. It is so encouraging when I get feedback and know people are supportive of a new venture like this.

Last Friday I took to snapchat and done my first makeup tutorial. I was wierdly nervous before hand because I never done my makeup looking into my phone/ videoing it while trying to talk and make sense at the same time. Multi tasking at its best!!!

I felt the initial videos were very strange but once I got into it, i started to flow. I got so many messages and snaps to say that people got so much from it and they learnt a few tips. I was delighted to hear that my knowledge could make an impact on people and that they were looking forward to the next one already.

So tomorrow, (Wednesday) I will be doing another makeup tutorial. From the feedback I have got so far, most people say they struggle mainly with the eyes. Eyes are defiantly my favourite part, so what I am asking you guys to do is send me your requests on what type of eye look to do on snapchat tomorrow.

Add me on snapchat and me your request📸

Snapchat username: roisindolan

Here are some links to my other social media if you wish to follow me: 

Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/MakeUpMeBeautifulByRoisin/

Instagram: @roisindolanglobal

Looking forward to getting all your snaps. Have a great day☺️

Roisin xxx

My First Blog Post

Hi Everyone,

Welcome to my first blog post!

So one of my goals for 2016 was to start blogging/vlogging. I kept putting it off because I guess I felt nervous as to what people would think, what if I said something that wasn't right, do I know enough etc and also the fact technology is like rocket science to me sometimes!! But after lots of encouragement from some very successful bloggers I decided to just go for it.

For those of you that don't know me, My name is Roisin Dolan. I am a professional Make-up Artist. I have been passionate about make-up from a very young age and studying this in college made my passion even stronger. I am also an Irish Dancer and love working out so I guess my blog will be a mixture of Make-up and Lifestyle.

I live on the border of Cavan and Leitrim, in the middle of the country and I have recently opened my own Make-up Studio. I had this on my goal board too and again I kept putting it off. Coming from a small community I think people care too much about what other people think.

So I've let go of that fear because I am who I am and I'm going to do what makes me happy.

I'm so excited to get started and I hope I can share some valuable tips/tricks about makeup and everything else with you guys.

Thanks so much for reading!

Roisin

xxx