CurrentBody LED Neck & Décolletage Perfector, €399, 99, currentbody.ie
Necking It
We’re all trying to fix our flipping necks and this lil beaut I invested in myself. When used for 10 minutes daily, the CurrentBody LED Neck & Décolletage Perfector (€399, 99, currentbody.ie) targets wrinkles and improves plumpness in eight weeks. I bought mine on a recent trip to Terrie McEvoy’s gorgeous Mantra store in Kildare Village. It has three different wavelengths to target the epidermis, dermis and hypodermis, so the red wavelength boosts collagen and reduces lines, the nir wavelength firms, tightens and energises the skin, and the deep nir targets the most pronounced signs of ageing. Does it work? Absolutely, but only if you use it consistently. Do not buy, use for a week and then forget all about it! (FYI: A friend of mine uses hers on her husband’s head as well as it’s apparently great for hair health too.)
Laura Mercier Secret Brightening Under Eye Setting Powder, €36, brownthomas.com
Get Set
Laura Mercier’s setting powder is everyone’s favourite, and now the Laura Mercier Secret Brightening Under Eye Setting Powder (€37.20, flannels.ie) has just launched and is equally fab. It comes in five colour-correcting shades for every skin tone to set, smooth and brighten with light-reflecting pearls. The fine powder has peach and pink pigments designed to colour-correct discolouration and darkness to awaken your eyes. If you’ve never tried an undereye setting powder, this is the one to go for – you won’t be disappointed.
Glow Recipe Toner Pads, €31.05, cultbeauty.com
Go Glow
Inspired by Korean skincare, there are three types of the new Glow Recipe Toner Pads (€31.05, cultbeauty.com). Whether your skin needs a detox, a glow boost or soothing recovery, these pads reset it in just five minutes. Suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin, they’re infused with fruit-powered actives that gently exfoliate, soothe and hydrate.
I love how easy they are to use – it’s all in a pad you just plonk on, rub around and throw in the bin and bingo, your skin looks brilliant!
Eyra Restore Conditioner (€38, eyrahair.com)
Eye Spy
Some shampoos and conditioners can be too heavy, or just not right for your hair type. So, please say hello to the new Eyra Awaken Shampoo and Restore Conditioner (€38 each, eyrahair.com), which are focused on balance and lightness. Available in Fine, Medium and Thick options, it’s formulated by blending botanical ingredients with modern science. It contains jojoba and castor oils alongside horsetail, seaweed, marshmallow, chamomile, and nettle to make your hair soft and give it a natural shine, without weighing it down.
Dior Mattifying Invisible UV Stick, €65, brownthomas.com
Glow Forever
I am a HUGE fan of the Dior Mattifying Invisible UV Stick (€65, brownthomas.com) which combines four filters for daily high SPF 50 protection against the harmful effects of UVB and UVA rays. Formulated with hyaluronic acid and a blurring powder, it mattifies, visibly refines skin texture, reduces the appearance of pores and comes in showstopping casing.
Darlo Bounce Midsize Collection, €55, heydarlo.com
Treat
Curly Sue My daughter found these Darlo rollers online and begged me to get them for her. Now we both use them as they are the easiest way to get that bouncy, ‘just-left-the-salon’ finish at home with minimal effort. The Darlo Bounce Midsize Collection (€55, heydarlo.com) contain 12 rollers in two sizes in a bag.
Trick
Stick with it SPF stands for Sun Protection Factor and measures a sunscreen’s ability to protect your skin from the sun’s UV radiation. The thing is, your SPF is only as good as your reapplication and most of us forget that bit. The easiest trick I’ve found is to swap your handbag lipstick for an SPF stick, as they glide over make-up without ruining it, mattify shine and top up your protection in seconds. Now you’ve no excuses.
Treatment
Lottie lushness Skin by Lottie in Malahide (skinbylottie.com) is a gorgeous new Irish beauty business, and one to book now before everyone else gets in on the action. Lottie Gannon is an aesthetician who worked at the prestigious Ailesbury Clinic and has a deep passion for skin health. You’ll be glowing after one of her targeted facials or microneedling treatments (from €100), and if you want to get her expert hands on your face, book a consultation to build a treatment plan.