Welcome to The Beauty Chest, an Irish beauty blog ran by Clare.Expect plenty of chats about make up, beauty, skincare haircare fashion and plenty of giveaways too.Come in enjoy and stay tuned for loads of updates

Saturday, 5 December 2015

My Best Dressed Men 2015

Hey all,

A little different post coming for you today.
I'm always focusing on the ladies in my best dressed lists but this time I bring you
a list of my Top 10 best dressed men for 2015.
I have being seriously neglecting them haven't I lol major kudos for the lads
who got it all right and on point this year.
My best dressed ladies of 2015 is on the way too

Tell me what you think do you think they got it right or very wrong let me know in
the comments Twitter or Facebook.

Until next time,
Clare xo

Brian McFadden

Jamie Dornan


David Gandy

Douglas Booth

Brooklyn Beckham

David Beckham

Bradley Cooper





Johannes Huebl

Eddie Redmain



Darren Kennedy















Friday, 4 December 2015

The Ultimate Christmas Gift Guide

Hi all,
Welcome to another one of my gift guides this time around
It’s for everyone on your list
I have compiled two lists for you one for under €100 and over €100 for those of us with a bigger budget.
 If you’re stuck I hope these will help you out for some ideas.
 Some of them are pretty unique too and I’m sure your loved one will be really love some of these.



Grandparents Are Treasures 
I think this would make a lovely gift
If you are one of the lucky ones to still have your Grandparents in your life
I think this would be sure to bring a smile to there face if not a tear to there eye.
It is a personalized frame filled with your memories together which is addressed to your Grandparents.
I just love this it's available online from Not On The High Street
for €39.58
A Sketch of your home
I think this would make a really beautiful gift for those that have just moved into
a new house or if you have maybe if you bought a house and you have plans to surprise your other half this Christmas with the keys I think this would go along lovely with that surprise.
( Yes I'm a romantic and have though of everything lol)
Also available online from Not On The High Street
for €59.75
Your Song
Another super sweet gift I think,
a personalized frame or cushion with your favorite song lyrics
they could be from your first dance or your favorite song together
 or one you used to listen to with your parents when you where little.
Or you can get a sound wave of the same or the voice of a loved one 
or your baby's first words perhaps.
All available online from Not On The High Street 


Coffee Lovers
The gift that keeps on giving buy your loved one an Nespresso
machine and you'll be loved forever.
Perfect gift for anyone who can't function without there coffee fix
This one from Magimix comes with an integrated milk frother too
Available from Harvey Norman online and nationwide for €191.20


Techie Tastic
The Apple watch is another brilliant one
watch there face lights up if you get them this
especially if they already have an iPhone.
it will do everything your iPhone will but on your wrist lol
No more rummaging through your bag for your phone or a risk
of it falling down the loo.
Available from Harvey Norman nationwide and online and most large electrical stores
for €429
Wine Connoisseur
For anyone who loves there wine and his a bit of a DIY 
enthusiast combine there two passions with this make your own wine kit lol.
Available from Not On The High Street for €52.28  
Or if you know someone who just
wants to get stuck in (most of the world lol)
you can get them this lovely hammer of goodies from
its filled with chocolates, artisan food and 2 bottles of wine
for €50.00
Chocolate Dreaming

The ultimate chocoholics gift 
from Lily O'Brien's
this hamper is full of gorgeous chocolates
all in a lovely red and white basket
They'll love you bt make sure they share with you lol
€50.00 from LilyOBriens


Special Gifts For Special People

Goldenmoments.ie
have some absolutely lovely gifts 
from days out to special photo shoot's to cookery lessons to spa days for your loved ones.
Anyone of there packages would make a beautiful surprise this Christmas 
they have to name a few,
private golf lessons, a birds of prey experience
rage buggy racing and loads more.
Plus they offer family, mother to be and your pet photo shoots.
Prices range from €12.00 to €1000 there is
something for every budget
Check them out at Goldenmoments.ie
they have some really incredible things on there that would make 
brilliant gifts


Cooking Enthusiasts

Ooh the Go Chef is absolutely brilliant it does
everything I have one myself and I wouldn't be without it.
If the person you are buying for loves cooking and new appliances
they will love it
It's avaliable from Littlewoods.ie for €100
The Breville Halo 2 Health Fryer
is another brilliant one its a much healthy version to a deep fryer
they can cook all there favorites with half the oil
in this low fat fryer
Available from Littlewoods.ie €139.99


And now for 

The Mini Toyshow
If you want to give Santa and the elves
 a hand and you are helping buying a special little person a gift
bring a sense of magic into there world by inviting a fairy into their home
with this super cute fairy door made in Ireland.
This sweet little gift is €25.99 from Arnotts and online
This is so cute for your little people 
from Playmobil
a little carry around dolls house a super little gift to keep 
them entertained while you're doing the visiting rounds.
If your little ones are into pirates they also have a little carry case with just that
both from Arnotts and online dolls house is €36.99 and the pirate case is €13.99


Super super cute little Santa's house puppet set from
The Puppet Company.
Imagine there little faces if you put on a little show for them
after Christmas dinner
Available from Arnotts and online for €20.00 
Hope my guide will be some help to you all
I've have a couple more gift guides coming up one for him and for her
plus all your stock fillers covered.

Until next time

Clare xo
























Tuesday, 1 December 2015

The Best Moisturizer Ever!!! Dove Derma Spa Goodness Review

Hey all,

I just want to do a quick review on my new favourite body moisturiser.
Dove Derma Spa Goodness I don't how I got by without it.
Firstly it smells divine and after the very first use my skin was so soft and now after multiple uses its honestly so so baby soft its Doves first product to blend omega oil with surface cell moisturizers.
It's marketed at people with dry skin but mine is never really dry as such but I just love a decadent luxurious body moisturiser that promises baby soft skin and this doesn't disappoint.
But as we are in the colder months and if you're like me your skin will probably get a little drier around this time this will sort that out ASAP.
Another point to it's loveliness it absorbs super fast so you can dress almost right away after applying and it leaves your skin so beautiful and glowing after use and a little goes a long way
I use it everyday after my shower for all day softness.
I also love using it in the run up to my tanning routine too as it just makes your tan looks so much better and the application so much easier and you won't need to put on any moisturizer on dry areas on the day of tan application either.


I give it 5 stars and would recommend it to anyone it's available from Boots for €8.99
and I think its on sale at the moment from Dunnes Stores for €5 I think.

Let me know if you have tried and what you think or let me know have you found
something new you can't get enough of at the moment
in the comments on Twitter or Facebook

Until next time,
Clare xo

Thursday, 26 November 2015

Secret Santa Gift Guide

Hi everyone,
Welcome to the first of my special Christmas gift guide posts.
First up in The Beauty Chest Christmas guides is for any Kris Kindles or Secret Santa's you might have.
And If you’re like me you will probably hate the idea of buying for someone you don’t really know that well

So I have compiled a list of gift ideas for under €10 that I think whoever you get will love.


For the biscuit lovers both from Brown Thomas
these Fortnum & Mason biscuits are available in 2 yummy varieties macadamia nut and salted caramel.
For all the chocoholics   
make 2 delicious hot chocolate drinks by stirring these spoons
into hot milk.
Available from Brown Thomas €5.50
For the ones who like a drink 
a portable wine and pint glass and one of everyone's favorite 
games a drinking game something for the Xmas part maybe lol
all available from Debenhams

Great for anyone who loves there coffee or tea even 
better if you can never find a clean spoon 
as its self stirring lol
The Lazy Mug is available from Littlewoods Ireland and is €9
If one of  your colleagues as a serious shoe obsession
get her this money box to save her pennies for her next pair lol
and if she likes a drink compare her two loves with this shoe wine holder lol
both available from Littleswoods Ireland
the money box is €7 and the wine holder €10
For anyone who loves pampering themselves
 and smelling gorgeous.
You can't ever beat Lush for something lovely
they have some gorgeous gifts already wrapped
and everything
starting from €4.50 and there available online and in all Lush stores now
If the person you got is a bit of a movie buff
get them this movie trivia mini game so they can
test there knowledge.
Available from Eason for €6.99
they also have an 80s music trivia edition
For the office potty mouth
but less rude lol (I'm not judging lol)
Available from Eason for €10
For anyone who gets board easy and starts flicking
paper around the office get them this desktop ping pong set at your peril lol
Available from Eason for €6.99
( DISCLAIMER THE BEAUTY CHEST TAKES NO RESPONSIBILITY
SHOULD YOU BE FIRED FOR PLAYING PING PONG WHILE WORKING) lol
For someone with a sweet tooth
if the person you got as a jelly jar on their desk
they will absolutely love this Percy Pig Lip Balm
it tastes just like the sweets too.
Available from Marks And Spencer's for €4.99




Hope this list gave you some ideas I've plenty more guides on the way

Until next time,
Clare xo














                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 






Tuesday, 24 November 2015

AMA's My Best Dressed List

Hi everyone,

I'm finally back and delighted to be posting again I've being seriously busy lately
and as I previously mentioned before I am working on something very exciting that I will be launching next year and I've not had much time to do anything else.
But I know I’ve being very bold in neglecting you all and The Beauty Chest 
but I’m back now I promise lol.
I can’t think of anything better then starting off posting again
with my best dressed list from last weekend’s AMA’S.


Here's who made my cut.
Who was your favorite let me know in the comments on twitter or facebook

Until next time,

Clare xo























Tuesday, 6 October 2015

Updates and Surveys (Little Help lol)

Hi all,
Sorry for being so quite on here lately I am working on something very exciting 
and I've not had any time to do anything.
But I'll have some new posts coming soon and a post on what I've being up too so stay tuned.

Anyhoo on another note
I'm just looking for a little insight into another project I'm working on so I'd really appreciate
your help if you could take this survey. 
It's only a little one and you will be done within 5 minutes and if you take it yourself
I'd be so grateful if you could share it with your family and friends too

Thanks a million for your help xxx


http://t.co/U87Rbkj4bQ 

Tuesday, 4 August 2015

Coming Up On The Beauty Chest

Hi all,

I hope you are all well apologizes for the lack of updates lately.
I'm working on something that as me hella busy so I literally haven't had time to do anything else.

But please stay tuned to as I have loads planned over the next while.
I have loads of reviews on my new must have foundation from Mac and more
coming up and my ultimate tan favorite.
I will be trying a new tan every week for you lovely lot and telling you what is the best and all about the rest aka the stinkers lol.

Plus my beautiful Mam Geraldine is getting in on the act and will be blogging on here twice
a month with a little bit of everything so stay tuned for that coming soon.

I hope you had a lovely bank holiday weekend

Until next time,

Clare xo