La Roche Posay Hydraphase Intense Masque

Anyone who follows me on Twitter will be all too aware that I have been sick. (I've been constantly whinging.) But basically, I wasn't feeling well since last Saturday, but only went to the doctor on Thursday. So for Saturday-Thursday, I was getting up, slathering on some make up, then not taking it off properly because I was way too wrecked. Because I was still training a few times a week & neglecting my skin, it was a disaster. After skipping make up on Tuesday & Wednesday because I couldn't find the energy, I was absolutely disgusted on Thursday morning when I put on some foundation to go to the doctor. It literally flaked off my face because it was so dry.

 I love the squeezy tube, it's so easy to get out & it's handy to throw in your bag!

I ran (staggered) home, and cleansed my face straight away. And that night, I covered my face in LRP's Hydraphase Intense Masque. It's a white mask that absorbs into any dehydrated spots in your skin, & it is magical. Like, unicorn & fairy magical. If you look at yourself, you can literally see your skin drinking up as much cream as it can.

The mask is a light, white cream.

LRP recommend applying a thick layer on your face, leaving it for 10 minutes, then patting off the excess. I prefer to apply a thin layer, and just leave it on overnight. The result is lovely, soft, moisturised skin in the morning. I'm writing this about 24 hours after applying the mask & I'm happily stroking my baby soft face. Not in a creepy way, honest..


For €16.50, I can see why it's so raved about. I've gotten sic uses out of mine so far & it doesn't feel anywhere near empty yet (Though that may be different if you use a thick layer more than once a week.) I got mine in Sam McCauleys, but it should be available in all LRP stockists.

What are your favourite remedies for dry, icky skin?
Chloe x

5 Things #5

It's exactly a month since I last posted.
My bad.

5 Songs
Ellie Goulding - Burn
Avicii - Wake Me Up 
Florence + The Machine - Cosmic Love
Wallis Bird - Encore
Ryan O Shaughnessy - No Name


5 To Look At

1. I am not allowed eat. I am looking at anything to do with food.
2. I have a new-found obsession with Instagram & LOLed heartily at the Disney version.
3. If you blog & seem to be running out of ideas, join in with Girl Friday's September Beauty Blog Challenge!
4. Am also obsessed with tattoos. Other people's.
5. Orange Is The New Black. Just watch it.

5 Reasons I Smiled

1. A lil love story.
2. My 13 year old sister bought me the best dressing gown ever.
3. I'm going up north for the All Irelands next week.
4. I got nominated for the Blog Awards Ireland!
5. I'm off work til Tuesday. (With a sick cert, but every cloud..)

I won't lie, a day in bed & I'm bored stiff. TELL ME ABOUT YOUR WEEK. RECOMMEND STUFF.

Chloe x

Liebster Award

Massive thank you to Yvonne from One For The Wishlist for nominating me (along with 4 of my favourite Irish bloggers) for the Liebster Award. I highly recommend checking out her blog - She helped convince me that yes, I should buy another Maybelline Colour Tattoo.

She also came up with eleven fabulous questions for me to answer! The aim of the Liebster Award is to spread knowledge of new blogs, so every blogger answers 11 questions, then gives 11 questions to another 5 tagged bloggers, who have less than 200 followers.

What made you start blogging in the first place?

I'm not 100% sure, it was pretty much a combination of reading other blogs & wanting to do it, and my friends were sick of me talking about make-up. It was really just something I wanted to do, so I did it!

What beauty product do you repurchase time and time again?

Honestly, I don't repurchase anything really! I change cleanser, mascara, foundation, etc all the time. I have so many on the go, that I don't really need to buy the same things. That said, I've bought Cocoa Brown Tan a number of times, along with OPI Nail Envy.

What was your childhood pet's name?

I was just talking about my pets tonight! I had a cat, who was a stray, & I named her Molly. After she got knocked up, 4 kittens were born but I don't remember their names. I then had a dog, who went from Susie to Spike when we realised what sex he was, followed by numerous fish.. All named after Pokemon. 

What is your middle name?

Don't judge me - I don't have one. My full name is literally Chloe Power. My sisters also do not have second names, and neither do my cousins - Though both my parents, & my aunts & uncles have them. I didn't need one!

What are you currently reading?

I've been reading Ross O Carroll Kelly "The Shelbourne Ultimatum" for about the last month. In that time, I've also read a few magazines, short stories, etc.. It's just taking me forever, though usually I can get through a book a day!

Favourite TV show?

I don't tend to watch shows that are currently on TV, I stick to Netflix or online TV. I love reality - Masterchef, Geordie Shore, BINTM, Hell's Kitchen, etc, but I'm currently re-watching Skins & watching the new series.

Favourite food?

Really, pasta. I could probably live on it. But at the same time, I love different foods.. I think I'd hate living on the one thing. 

Nude of bright lip?

No contest, always a bright lip. I don't care, even if I'm wearing blue eyeliner, I'd rather wear neon pink lipstick than nude - It makes me feel weird!

Favourite perfume?

Lancome La Vie Est Belle. I bought it for myself after Christmas, & wear it daily. I stopped wearing it for a few weeks & when I put it back on, got many compliments & questions on it. It just smells like me.

Red or white wine?

Ick ick ick, I hate wine. If it's being served with dinner or something, I'll go for white, but it tastes far too strong for me. A cocktail for me anyday.

Favourite item of clothing/ footwear?

It's not really practical in this heatwave, but since buying my black leather skater skirt, I live in it. I can put it with tights, bare legs, heels, flats, crop tops, wooly jumpers... Sorted.

My 11 Questions

1. What's something you've learned recently?
2. Do you have a favourite make up brand?
3. What's something you wish you could carry off, but doesn't seem to suit you?
4. What is your favourite quote?
5. Describe yourself in 3 words.
6. What has been the most drastic change for you in terms of hair/beauty/appearance?
7. Would you rather never wear any base products or any eye & lip products?
8. What are your favourite 3 websites to waste time on?
9. What's your favourite thing about blogging?
10. What's your most recent beauty or fashion purchase?
11. What's your must-buy product?

I tag:

A Little Bit Of Love

Pale Girl

Dee-lightful Thoughts

Rara Giggles

Ziegfeld Girl