Tag: affordable

5 Affordable Beauty Buys I’ve Been Enjoying During Lockdown

Posted on by Lydia Ryan

Goes without saying that I’m REALLY missing doing other people’s makeup, but like most of us during lockdown there’s definitely been more no makeup days than days with. Nowhere to go and no one to see (apart from Nic and Gwen obvs) but for me it’s more than that. I enjoy being makeup free, I […]

Inexpensive, Easy Eco Beauty Swaps – Simple Sustainable Beauty & Perfect Christmas Gift Ideas!

Posted on by Lydia Ryan

It’s the little changes we make individually that are going to make the biggest impact as a whole…it can seem like all we’re seeing in the news is never ending doom and gloom about the current and potential future state of our planet, but it’s not too late if you’re not already to start making […]

How To Make Sure The Lashes You Buy Are Cruelty Free

Posted on by Lydia Ryan

I’ll give it to you straight and this’ll only take a minute…if you want to make sure the lashes you buy are cruelty free…DO NOT BUY MINK LASHES! Full stop, end of! As much as some companies would like you to believe that their lashes are made of ‘sustainable/ ethically sourced’ mink hair, fact is […]

NEW Catrice Luminice Highlight & Blush Glow Palette Review…Cruelty Free, Vegan & Affordable Glow

Posted on by Lydia Ryan

Catrice Cosmetics is one of my favourite affordable/ drugstore beauty brands and here’s a few reasons why…the brand is 100% cruelty free and PETA approved, they have a huge selection of Vegan products, they’re trend aware, big on quality and of course affordable…another thing I love is that they seem to try and keep their […]

Simple/ Fast One Shade Mustard Eye Look Using The Melt Impulsive Palette – How To & Product Breakdown (Cruelty Free/ Vegan)

Posted on by Lydia Ryan

So this is short, sweet and exactly what it says on the tin! I posted this blown out mustard eye look over on my Instagram last week…it definitely wasn’t the most technical eye in the world, far from it but I was really feeling it! Both the shade (although you could literally switch this up […]

NEW E.L.F Metallic Flare Highlighter White Gold…Affordable, Vegan & Underrated?? Review & Swatches

Posted on by Lydia Ryan

I feel like E.L.F as a brand in general is a pretty underrated affordable/ drugstore brand! They’ve been around for ages but it’s only recently in the grand scheme of things that they’ve been significantly spoken about, or at least that I’ve noticed. Probably mostly to do with them seriously upping their game…they’ve come out […]

5 Affordable Cruelty Free Summer Makeup Essentials…Avoid Face Melt Without Spending Big!

Posted on by Lydia Ryan

I know a lot of you are lucky enough to live somewhere that gets way more than the 3 days of annual sunshine/ nice weather we usually get here in Ireland (the UK the’s same) and as soon as I say this the sun will up and leave…but I feel like Summer’s finally arrived for […]

How To & A Few Favourites For Faking A Natural Heathy Glow Fast! – Cruelty Free/Vegan Beauty

Posted on by Lydia Ryan

Exactly what is says on the tin (or title)…I just wanted to talk about a few of my key healthy glow in a hurry hero products and let you know how I use them! I might have spoken about some things before, I might not…but these are very much most day go to’s for me […]

Look Put Together Fast! Everyday Quick Skincare & Makeup Routine…Feat. One Of The Best Affordable Moisturisers I’ve Tried In Ages! (Cruelty Free & Vegan)

Posted on by Lydia Ryan

We all have those days where you need to look put together for something but are low on time or you just want to feel polished but just can’t be bothered with a full face, long winded makeup routine…this is me most days! If this is also you, keep reading for fast get ready in […]

New In Beauty – Aldi…Latest Cruelty Free & Affordable High End Alternatives!

Posted on by Lydia Ryan

Aldi have been killing it recently in terms of beauty…coming out with loads of cruelty free (from 1st January 2018 Aldi’s own beauty brand Lacura as well as own brand cleaning products are leaping bunny Certified and now guaranteed cruelty free across UK and Ireland which is amazing!) beauty products…many of which are affordable alternatives/ […]