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Yes, I’m all about self-love and that includes self-gifting, especially at this time of year as the best bargains in beauty are in Christmas gift sets. Stock up now on products you already use and if there’s added extras in the set, you can use those for stocking fillers. Thalgo Collector Anniversary Box, €65, thalgo.
ie The Thalgo Collector Anniversary Box (€65, thalgo.ie ) contains six products — Reviving Marine Mist, Cleansing Gel Oil, Hydrating Melting Cream, Wrinkle Correcting Rich Cream, Revitalising Marine Scrub and Islands Luscious Cream. That’s your skincare sorted till Easter! Sarah Keary’s 6-Piece Brush Se, €59, sarahkeary.
ie If you’re in need of new brushes, Sarah Keary’s 6-Piece Brush Set (€59, sarahkeary.ie ) will last you a lifetime if you mind them. Each brush is made with high-quality synthetic bristles and this kit includes one for foundation, powder, concealer/eyeshadow, eye duo, liner/brow and contour/blush.
Victoria Beckham Beauty Posh Lip Set, €97, victoriabeckhambeauty.com If you wanna be my lover, you can buy me the Victoria Beckham Beauty Posh Lip Set (€97, victoriabeckhambeauty.com ).
You choose three products — lipstick, gloss and definer — and there are several shades to help you build your collection. If I was to gift something to somebody I need to impress, I’d give them this. Nars Climax Eyeliner & Mini Mascara Duo, €30, narscosmetics.
ie You can amp up the drama this Christmas with the Nars Climax Eyeliner & Mini Mascara Duo (€30, narscosmetics.ie) . This set features a full-size Climax Longwear Pencil Eyeliner and Mini Climax Mascara.
The ultra-pigmented black pencil stays put for 16 hours and the mascara gives volume without smudging or clumping, so you can flutter your peepers this party season. Aveda Color Control Essentials set, €75, avedastore.ie The Aveda Color Control Essentials set (€75, avedastore.
ie ) will help to extend the life of your hair colour over the festive season. Infused with nature-powered formulas and plant-based extracts, the set contains a colour control shampoo and conditioner and leave-in treatment that locks in colour for up to 12 weeks. asap Twilight Trio, €110, asapskincare.
ie For smoother, firmer skin, the asap Twilight Trio (€110, asapskincare.ie ) contains three products that work harmoniously to refine, hydrate and rejuvenate your complexion while you sleep. They include Liquid Platinum, an overnight exfoliating treatment formulated with glycolic acid; Firming Eye Lift for the delicate skin around your eyes; and Hydrating Night Repair+, a night cream that combines the benefits of glycolic acid and anti-ageing peptides to deliver intense hydration while you sleep.
So rush to the shops because these gift sets — and the great value they offer — won’t hang around for long. Use a cold can to treat eye puffiness Trick Puffy Eye Treatment I know how you can enjoy a drink can with beauty benefits! Puffy eyes can be the bane of my life. Lack of sleep, salty food, allergies and smoking can all lead to under-eye puffiness, which usually means that fluid has collected there.
A good tip is to put a cold can under your chin because the coldness restricts the blood vessels and makes you look more awake. 14 Day Mani is opening a nail pop-up shop at Dundrum Town Centre in Dublin Treat 14 Day Mani nail pop-up, Dundrum Town Centre Calling all nail enthusiasts. Get ready to indulge in a nail-tastic experience like never before! 14 Day Mani has opened a pop-up in Dundrum Town Centre till the end of the year.
Imagine a candy shop for your nails to mix and match your favourite gel shades for the ultimate at-home kit. Spa Daycation, from €220, intercontinentaldublin.ie Treatment Spa Daycation , from €220, intercontinentaldublin.
ie In the run-up to Christmas, head to the InterContinental to avail of its lovely Spa Daycation. You get two 25-minute treatments, including a choice of a back massage, reflexology or head massage, followed by a blow dry and file and paint in BLOW Salon. The offer includes use of the leisure area and afternoon tea.
Treat yourself with Triona’s gift set recommendations or, if you must, share and spoil family and friends with luxe stocking fillers Triona’s skincare saviours Read more.
