What Team SELLAR Is Loving This Week

We’re deep into August, and autumn is rearing its head.

And look, at this stage we’re not even mad about it. We could do with a bit of rain, honestly.

We could also do with looking at what Team STELLAR has been loving this week.

… Good brushes 

The state of my makeup brushes may shock you. 

Like, they’re not terrible, but they could definitely do with an upgrade… and probably a more frequent wash than I give them. 

Or maybe there is no real need for that as I recently started using a completely new set of brushes from Real Techniques, and my makeup is thanking me. 

I’ve been using the Full Beat Brush Set, a four piece set suitable for liquid, cream, and powder formulas, ideal for every step of your base. 

The set includes a Spot Concealer Brush, a Bubble Blending Brush, the Ultimate Multi-Tasker Brush, and a Highlight & Detail Brush. 

And for €25.99, you can’t go wrong really. 

… Near perfect complexion 

 

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If you’re like me, you probably have a lot of things going on on your face. 

Redness, dark circles, and maybe even some blemishes too. 

If only there was a product that could tackle all three, all from one handy, customisable compact. 

Laura Mercier’s Secret Camouflage Complexion Perfector does just that – in seven different shades, the product helps care for your skin while visibly perfecting your complexion.

Infused with vitamin C, vitamin E, the result is smooth, even-looking skin with coverage that looks natural, and not caked. 

Each compact pairs a full-coverage concealer with two customisable warm and cool adjustor shades, allowing you to tailor your coverage and create a seamless, skin-like finish. 

A quick fix has never been simpler. 

… Solid fitness tracking 

I’ll admit it, I’ve been converted to a wearable gal. 

I like tracking my steps, my workouts, my sleep. I don’t find it overwhelming or like it impacts my enjoyment of everyday life. 

Really, it gives me a better insight into where my energy is going, what stops me from sleeping well, and what kind of workouts work better for me. 

I recently got my hands on the new Google Fitbit Air, and I’m a big fan of the sleek design, the lack of distracting screen, and the fact that you’ve got access to things like Google Health Premium and Google Health Coach, for in depth fitness analysis, and health logs. 

It’s fitness tracking without the hassle – just how I like it.

… Good matcha news

 

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Here at STELLAR, we love matcha. We also love news that a local matcha bar is expanding – to none other than Ukraine.

Following the success of her Brown Thomas store, OMMA Matcha founder Nastya Kharytonova is opening a new café in her home city, Kyiv. 

The new space will be three times the size of the Dublin store and will be opened in collaboration with LONDI, the Ukrainian conceptual loungewear brand.

The space will be dedicated to “me time”, and will be an immersive, forest-inspired environment, also selling delicious matcha and treats – a means of creating hope and tranquility in a place still in the midst of war. 

Exciting times for one of our favourite matcha brands!