Simone Loves Makeup

A blog about makeup, beauty and everything that goes with it by an Irish girl living in Dubai.

Interview: Gucci Westman – Makeup Artist

You’re one of the most successful makeup artists in the industry. What’s your philosophy on makeup? My philosophy on makeup is that it is constantly evolving and its fun to evolve with it as well,...

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MAC Art of the Eye Collection

The much-anticipated MAC Art of the Eye Collection has just arrived in Dubai. The collection was created with the Middle East market in mind and focuses entirely on the beauty of eye makeup and...

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Lancome Advanced Genifique Youth Activating Concentrate

This is the latest skincare offering from Lancome, a brand new, more advanced version of the original bestselling Genifique. Building on the claims of the first one, consistent use of this newbie...

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Paper Couture

Is there anything more lovely than really pretty stationary? Check out these dainty personalised pieces I got from a new Dubai-based stationary company called Paper Couture. Tags for when I send...

May 18, 2013 Like 2 people like this

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Makeup update

I like makeup ruts, they’re cosy and comforting and they save lots of time when it comes to thinking about what products to slap on day-to-day. These five products are the staples of my current...

May 17, 2013 Like 3 people like this

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New in: haircare

After stalking Redken stockists in Dubai for some time I decided to take the plunge and purchase some products from the Body Full range, which is all about pumping up the volume. I picked up the...

May 9, 2013 Like 2 people like this

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Bourjois Summer on the Riviera Collection

You all know I love a bit of Bourjois. And by a bit I mean the majority of the products on any given Bourjois stand. I love their foundations, their lipsticks, the little pots of blush and the...

May 5, 2013 Like 4 people like this

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The Microdelivery Peel by Philosophy

On my trip to Sephora last week I was loitering around the Philosophy stand mooning over the pretty packaging. Of course, about .5 of a second into my loitering, the sales assistant pounced on me....

May 3, 2013 Like 3 people like this

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New Sephora White Card

I paid a visit to Sephora in The Dubai Mall recently to have a look around and to find out about the new Sephora loyalty card. I must admit, I do love a good loyalty card – and it’s just as well...

Apr 29, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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Spring/Summer Fragrance Edit

Ah fragrance, something that I never had much interest in has now developed into something akin to a small obsession. It started off with a few gifts here and there, then I got a few samples from...

Apr 20, 2013 Like 2 people like this

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Eucerin Even Brighter Range – Final Thoughts & Giveaway Winners

So it’s been just over six weeks since I started using the Eucerin Even Brighter range. Like I mentioned in my initial post and the follow up one, it’s a range that is designed to specifically...

Apr 16, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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Lavender & Seaweed Sugar Glow Scrub at De La Mer Day Spa

I took myself off to De La Mer Day Spa on Jumeirah Beach Road recently to check the place out and have a pampering session. It’s a newly opened ladies only day spa that offer everything from hair...

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All aboard The Glamourai with Benefit Cosmetics

What did I get up to last week? Oh, nothing much – just a cruise around Dubai with Maggie & Annie Ford Danielson from Benefit Cosmetics. Totally normal, right? About 30 of us piled on to The...

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Eucerin Even Brighter Range – Giveaway!

As many of you know I have been trialling the Eucerin Even Brighter range for a couple of weeks now. It’s a skincare range that is specifically designed to target hyperpigmentation and increase the...

Apr 9, 2013 Like 2 people like this

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Spring Nails

Spring has sprung on my talons and this is my little collection of favourites. Everything from white to pale nudes, sheer pinks and salmon toned pinks. Personally, I think there is nothing fresher...

Apr 7, 2013 Like 3 people like this

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Rimmel Apocalips Lip Lacquer

Rimmel Apocalips have finally arrived in Dubai, which is just as well as Orla from MakeupOverMind’s flaunting of her already quite vast collection was making me feel a bit green. In case you...

Apr 5, 2013 Like 2 people like this

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Interview: Maggie & Annie Ford Danielson, Benefit Global Beauty Authorities

Simone: When did you start working for Benefit? Annie: When did we officially start working you mean? When did we start getting paid? (laughs) It’s about five years now, which is crazy Maggie:...

Apr 4, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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Products I’m Loving Right Now

I thought I’d do a quick update on what products I’m loving right now, as a lot of what I’m using has changed dramatically in the last couple of months. I’m all about good skin at the moment, with...

Apr 3, 2013 Like 4 people like this

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Grazia Style Awards 2013

The Grazia Style Awards took place in Dubai last week at the JW Marriott Marquis Hotel, hosted by Amber Le Bon and Zara Martin. Louise and I donned our glad rags and scooted down there to get...

Apr 1, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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The Handbag Lust List

We’ll take a break from usual scheduling right now to drool and make excitable noises of delight at my current handbag lust list. This is not a list that has been compiled over night people, oh no!...

Mar 31, 2013 Like 3 people like this

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Eucerin Even Brighter Range – Update

I posted a couple of weeks back about the Eucerin Even Brighter range and how I was going to start using it. As I mentioned in the post, it’s a range that is designed to target hyperpigmentation...

Mar 30, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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Urban Decay ‘Smoked’ 24/7 Glide On Pencil Set

I don’t often blog about eye pencils because, well… they’re pencils. Not very exciting. These one’s from Urban Decay however, are exciting – hence the post! I first tried the 24/7 liner’s when the...

Mar 29, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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Kiehl’s Actively Correcting & Beautifying BB Cream

Kiehl’s very kindly invited me to their Mall of the Emirates store recently for a skin consultation and a mini-facial. As expected, I was told that my skin is very dehydrated, blemish prone and in...

Mar 22, 2013 Like 8 people like this

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Glambox Middle East March Box & Giveaway

The limited edition March GlamBox has arrived and it’s a collaborative effort with French skincare brand Gatineau. Many of you may not be familiar with Gatineau and their products, so here’s a...

Mar 21, 2013 Like 2 people like this

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La La Express Eyelash Extensions at Sisters Beauty Lounge

I paid a visit to Sisters Beauty Lounge in Dubai Mall yesterday to try out their latest treatment; express eyelash extensions. Before I get into this review it’s important to note that I have never...

Mar 20, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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Institut Esthederm Adaptasun & Bronz Repair

When you live in the Middle East, one thing you really need to invest in is good sunscreen. It get’s so hot here that wandering around without a high level of SPF slathered all over your face and...

Mar 19, 2013 Like 3 people like this

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Friday Fun

Today was a great day – full of good friends, cute babies and delicious food. The weather wasn’t half bad either! Happy weekend everyone, hope you’re doing something nice!

Mar 15, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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In The Bag – Rosanna Davison/Model

“I was never allowed to wear make-up as a child or young teenager, so only really discovered the joys of make-up at the age of 16 or 17 and I’ve enjoyed it ever since! While I love to wear make-up...

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Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi

The Husband and I took ourselves off to Abu Dhabi last weekend for a much-needed getaway. Things have been so crazy with work and moving house and finally getting ourselves properly set up in Dubai...

Mar 12, 2013 Like

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Interview: Gucci Westman – Makeup Artist

MAC Art of the Eye Collection

Lancome Advanced Genifique Youth Activating Concentrate

Paper Couture

Makeup update

New in: haircare

Bourjois Summer on the Riviera Collection

The Microdelivery Peel by Philosophy

New Sephora White Card

Spring/Summer Fragrance Edit

Eucerin Even Brighter Range – Final Thoughts & Giveaway Winners

Lavender & Seaweed Sugar Glow Scrub at De La Mer Day Spa

All aboard The Glamourai with Benefit Cosmetics

Eucerin Even Brighter Range – Giveaway!

Spring Nails

Rimmel Apocalips Lip Lacquer

Interview: Maggie & Annie Ford Danielson, Benefit Global Beauty Authorities

Products I’m Loving Right Now

Grazia Style Awards 2013

The Handbag Lust List

Eucerin Even Brighter Range – Update

Urban Decay ‘Smoked’ 24/7 Glide On Pencil Set

Kiehl’s Actively Correcting & Beautifying BB Cream

Glambox Middle East March Box & Giveaway

La La Express Eyelash Extensions at Sisters Beauty Lounge

Institut Esthederm Adaptasun & Bronz Repair

Friday Fun

In The Bag – Rosanna Davison/Model

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