I’m a massive fan of products that pamper and help you to relax and unwind after a long week. There’s nothing nicer than running a hot bath, lighting a candle, caring for your body and mind whilst sipping on a glass of wine and reading a book. To really enhance the experience you need a …
I recently met with a relatively new brand to the Irish Beauty market. Free from nasty parabens, sulfates and phthalates, vegan and cruelty free with the most beautiful boho patterned packaging, I was instantly sucked into their skincare and story. Human + Kind believe in giving back; from charity donations and recyclable packaging they’re also …
I recently met with the Crème de la Mer team over in the UK and we ran through some of their latest launches. I remember when I first began as an MUA working on counter in a department store I dreamed of one day being able to afford and use a coveted brand like La …
If you guys are following me on Snapchat [themakeupfairy] you’ll know that I regularly mention some of my holy grail products. The moment I open up my snaps I get questions and mails about my favourites everyday items and suggestions, so I’ve decided to do a full face favourites blog post for you all. Foundation Giorgio …
Last night the beauty elite arrived at The Crypt, greeted by samba drums, fire throwers, floral wall decor and dancers to celebrate Flormar’s 1st birthday bash. The highly anticipated international beauty brand Flormar was launched in Ireland last year by regional CEO Paul Mooney, who I have been working with for the past year. The brand has …
Well hello there sunshine, I hope you’re all enjoying this glorious Tuesday. I recently featured some of my go to scents on Snapchat [themakeupfairy] and you guys took thousands of screenshots, so I decided to do a blog post on my top 6 scents for Summer. I’m a self confessed fragrance addict; I’m constantly adding …
Happy Friday muffins, what a beautiful day out there albeit I’m merely admiring the sun through the window of my office. I’m just catching up after my trip to London with Benefit and wanted to share some beauty buzz with you all. This will be exciting news for those of you who are a fan …
Everyday my social media accounts contain comments asking what foundation I’m wearing and my inbox is filled with questions regarding my favourite products. In the make up chapter of my book Fairy Tales I included five of my all time favourite foundations, but due to high demand I’ve decided to do a blog post for you …
If you haven’t witnessed this tasty trend then you’ve been living under a social media free rock. From celebrities including The Kardashians and Katy Perry to models at NYFW, boxer braids have been the ultimate hair inspiration on Instagram. This look is similar to a dutch plait but much tighter to the scalp like cornrows …
Although I’m a big fan of Mac I rarely get this excited about a new collection. As a make up artist I’ve obtained most must haves from their range, but sometimes a limited edition collection catches my eye and this one is quite literally fit for a fairy. I’m particularly excited about the sparkling shadows and pastel …
One of Ireland’s well known influencers, Joanne Larby is a best selling author, content creator, podcast host, make-up artist, and plus size model.