Frugal Friday – Champneys Spa Indulgence Bath & Body

Read article : Frugal Friday – Champneys Spa Indulgence Bath & Body

Earlier this spring, Champneys, the world-class U.K. spa favored by Princess Diana, Daniel Craig, David Beckham & Kate Moss launched their luxurious products in the US! Now you can be pampered like a royal for the price of a pauper! Champneys Spa Indulgence bath and body line, delivers the holistic benefits of visiting a Champneys spa in the comfort of your own home. The price conscious line includes body lotions, hand and nail creams, shower gels and various moisturizers that range from $7.99 to $12.99 and are available at Target, Target.com and ShopBootsUSA.com.

There are four delicious scents:

•  Mediterranean Bliss – white heart floral, coconut and olive leaf
• Oriental Opulence -exotic patchouli, honey and coconut
• Exotic Retreat – olive leaf, mango and coconut
• Citrus Blush – an uplifting aroma of  lemon, orange peel and cardamom

I have a small huge addiction to body scrubs and the Mediterranean Bliss Body Glow was the first product in the line that I tried–read my review on A Girls’ Gotta Spa. After loving the body scrub, I couldn’t get enough of the scent and then tried the Mediterranean Bliss Shower Crème and Body Hydrator.

Champneys describes the fragrance like this:

An opulent fragrance with a white floral of tuberose, jasmine, lily of the valley and white rose petals with spicy exotic ylang ylang and petunia on a warm combination of sugar cane, vanilla, fresh ginger and pink pepper. Fruity twists of cassis and apple entwined with a Mediterranean citrus accord of bergamot, mandarin and neroli oil create a vibrant top note while precious woods, patchouli, sandalwood and vetiver add richness to a base of amber, moss and musk. 

 Mediterranean Bliss Shower Crème is a thick, rich cream that lathers like laundry detergent in a water foundation. Unlike detergents though, its creamy consistency leaves your skin silky smooth and soft to the touch. Your skin feels so moisturized after using this shower crème. Shower crème is a very good description for this product, it is not your run-of-the-mill shower gel—it’s much richer and more luxurious than that. I use this after the body scrub for an indulgent treat for my skin. I adore it!

Key ingredients:

• Olive Leaf – contains flavonoids which are effective antioxidants
• Fig Milk – known for its restorative properties
• Green Tomato – supports the cells for strong blood circulation, also an effective antioxidant
• Mango Butter – an effective high foaming cleanser that leaves skin soft

The Mediterranean Bliss Body Hydrator is equally amazing and I love it just as much! I like to use it just before bed and breathe in the light fragrance as I’m drifting off. This has a lightweight texture, is non-oily and absorbs quickly leaving no greasy residue. There is also a body cream that is much thicker, but I think I actually prefer the lighter weight hydrator.

Key Ingredients:

•  Olive Leaf – contains flavonoids which are effective antioxidants
• Fig Milk – known for its restorative properties

Packaging is as stylish and classy as you can get with plastic. The gold accented jars and tubes look expensive and make a nice addition to any bathroom.

I have a few other products to try from the line in the Exotic Retreat scent (a favorite of Kelly Osbourne, I’m told) but I am SO smitten with the Mediterranean Bliss scent I can’t imagine switching. It lingers on the skin without being overpowering. The scent really does invoke images of white washed domed buildings with gauzy curtains billowing in the breeze overlooking seaside cliffs. Someday! The Mediterranean,  Greece especially, is on my bucket list!

I can express enough how impressed I am with the Champneys Spa Indulgence Bath and Body line. If you’re looking for a luxurious and yes, even a little decadent treat at a budget price, the Champneys Spa Indulgence line may be just right for you as well as YOUR royal family!

Overall: The moisture-rich formulas, effective ingredients and the lovely scents are outstanding. This world class collection of extravagant bath and body products is worth much more than the pauper’s price!

Prime Beauty Grade: A

Champneys Spa Indulgence line is available at Target, Target.com and ShopBootsUSA.com.

Bath and Body Works Sweet Magnolia and Clementine Shower Gel Review

Read article : Bath and Body Works Sweet Magnolia and Clementine Shower Gel Review

Hello everyone!

Today’s product to review is, again, from a well known brand in fragrances and bath and body stuff. I have chosen Bath & Body Works Sweet Magnolia and Clementine Shower Gel for review today. My love for shower gels never comes to an end and might never will; let’s see how this fares for me.

Body Works Sweet Magnolia and Clementine Shower Gel Review1" width="700" height="525" />

Product Description:
Wash your way to softer, cleaner skin with a rich, bubbly lather bursting with fragrance. Moisturizing Aloe and Vitamin E combine with skin-loving Shea Butter in our most irresistible, beautifully fragranced formula!

Top Notes: Pear Blossom, Clementine, Sparkling Black Currant, Lush Greens
Mid Notes: Violet Leaves, Magnolia Blossom, Jasmine Petals, Lily of the Valley
Dry Notes: Vanilla, Driftwood, Heliotrope, Apricot Nectar, Skin Musk.

Price:
$5 for 88 ml. It cost me $11 with shipping & taxes. Also available in $12.5- 236 ml

Ingredients:

Body Works Sweet Magnolia and Clementine Shower Gel Review3" width="684" height="700" />

Key Fragrance Notes:
A charming blend of sweet magnolia, fresh clementine and spring sandalwood.

Usage:
Add a drop to wet sponge or cloth & wash with rich creamy lather.

My Experience with Bath & Body Works Sweet Magnolia and Clementine Shower Gel:

Actually I have picked up both – fine fragrance mist and shower, from the signature collection of Bath & Body Works Sweet Magnolia and Clementine range. By the time shipment reached me, the fragrance mist had already been reviewed. So, I will review the shower gel only.

Packaging: The packaging is heart stealer with fresh green colored bottle and floral imprints. This is a travel size and compact bottle, compatible in your got-to-go bag. It is sturdy and travel friendly.

Body Works Sweet Magnolia and Clementine Shower Gel Review" width="432" height="700" />

Notes:
Bath & Body Works Sweet Magnolia and Clementine Shower Gel is a signature collection shower gel, but impressed me to a medium extent. The top notes are compiled with fruity fragrances of Pear Blossom, Clementine, Sparkling Black Currant, Lush Greens. The heart notes are described by the brand as Pear Blossom, Clementine, Sparkling Black Currant, and Lush Greens; in which you can dominantly sniff the jasmine and I simply love it. The dry notes are formulated with Vanilla, Driftwood, Heliotrope, Apricot Nectar, and Skin Musk. The lasting notes are a complete mix and you can’t say which one leads – vanilla or musk.

Body Works Sweet Magnolia and Clementine Shower Gel Review2" width="416" height="700" />

Performance:
It is a light green colored shower gel with medium consistency. Yet, it is viscous and watery to some extent. The notes get an average ranking from me, but performance is thoroughly satisfying. Dime sized amount lathers rich in a loofah and cleanses the skin well. The lather formed gets rinsed without leaving any residual. The end results are soft and smooth skin, fragranced with a mixture of floral and vanilla-musk fragrance. But, the fragrance vanishes soon as you step out.

Body Works Sweet Magnolia and Clementine Shower Gel Review1" width="700" height="525" />

Pros of Bath & Body Works Sweet Magnolia and Clementine Shower Gel:

• Fresh, green, lovely, sturdy and travel friendly bottle
• A perfect blend of fruity, floral and vanilla-musk notes
• A decent treat for sharp noses
• Leaves skin clean, soft and supple
• Lathers rich with a dime sized amount
• No excessive drying of skin
• No residual feeling after rinsed off
• Often available on sale for the USA residents

Cons of Bath & Body Works Sweet Magnolia and Clementine Shower Gel:

• Costly when imported
• The fragrance is really short lived

IMBB Rating:
4/5

Would I Repurchase/Recommend Bath & Body Works Sweet Magnolia and Clementine Shower Gel?
I really like the shower gel and it is worth a try. Yet, with so many other options available, it’s not on my repurchase list; nor is Bath & Body Works Sweet Magnolia and Clementine Fine Fragrance Mist. Because when a fragrance is short lived, it is not useful in my opinion.

Have a nice day ahead.

Bath and Body Works Sweet Magnolia and Clementine Fragrance Mist
Bath and Body Works Sweet Magnolia and Clementine Body Lotion
Bath and Body Works Dark Kiss Shower Gel
Bath and Body Works Morocco Orchid and Pink Amber Shower Gel
Bath and Body Works London Tulips and Raspberry Tea Shower Gel
Bath and Body Works Wild Madagascar Vanilla Shower Gel
Bath & Body Works Warm Vanilla Sugar Shower Gel
Pond’s White Beauty Pearl Cleansing Gel
Aroma Magic Under Eye Gel
Lakme Absolute Gel Addict Gel Eyeliner

Bath and Body Works Love and Sunshine Shower Gel Review

Read article : Bath and Body Works Love and Sunshine Shower Gel Review

Hello everyone!

This review is about Bath and Body Works Love & Sunshine Shower Gel. No! I am not going to review all the products from this brand, will leave some for others too! 😛 I am reviewing a shower gel after quite a lot of time as it took me a while to finish all those I purchased and reviewed. Let’s see how this fresh bundle of fragrant shower gel fares for me.

Body Works Love and Sunshine Shower Gel Review" width="477" height="699" />

Product Description:
Wash your way to softer, cleaner skin with a rich, bubbly lather bursting with fragrance. Moisturizing Aloe and Vitamin E combine with skin-loving Shea Butter in our most irresistible, beautifully fragranced formula!

Top Notes: Pear Blossom, Mara Strawberry, Juicy Kiwi, Sweet Lemon, Honeydew Melon
Mid Notes: Sunkissed Daisies, Lily of the Valley, Golden Honeysuckle
Dry Notes: Coconut Orchid, Amber Woods, Cedar Wood, Sunshine Musk

Price:
$5 for 88 ml. It cost me $11 with shipping & taxes.

Key Fragrance Notes:
A bright, happy blend of sun-kissed daisies, fresh lemons and sweet strawberries, guaranteed to make you smile!

Body Works Love and Sunshine Shower Gel Review2" width="588" height="693" />

Usage:
Add a drop to wet sponge or cloth & wash with rich creamy lather.

My Experience with Bath and Body Works Love and Sunshine Shower Gel:

Packaging:
Bath and Body Works Love & Sunshine Shower Gel is available in travel size and full size ($12.5), both in the same packaging. Since I have to travel often, I intended to pick up travel size for my convenience (though carrying a shower gel and a loofah is such a headache!). I love the packaging. Vibrant, lively and bright yellow packaging with flowers all over it – simply love it! It is sturdy and travel friendly.

Body Works Love and Sunshine Shower Gel Review4" width="493" height="699" />

Notes:
Bath and Body Works Love & Sunshine Shower Gel is an overwhelming splash of fragrance in shower that leaves you stunned. A complete fresh feeling when you step out. The notes are slightly different than the Bath and Body Works Love & Sunshine Shower Fine Fragrance Mist. With top notes of fruits like strawberry, lemon and honey dew melon, you can easily recognize a citrus slash due to presence of lemon.

The middle notes are occupied by floral fragrances of daisies, lilies and honeysuckle. The floral fragrance notes make your day as they are overwhelming and leave a great impact on your mood. The lasting notes include coconut orchid, wood and musk. Overall, a matchless combination of fragrances for you to sniff and enjoy. This is a fresh and lively fragranced shower gel.

Body Works Love and Sunshine Shower Gel Review3" width="630" height="699" />

Performance:
The shower gel is lightly yellow colored, hardly noticeable when poured in palm. It has viscous texture and the consistency is towards watery side, unlike a body wash. Apart from these notes, the performance is great too. A small amount of shower gel lathers rich, cleanses the skin well and rinses off easily without any residue. It cleanses the skin making it soft and supple yet without drying it excessively. There is no greasy or residual feeling afterwards. Extremely dry skins will need a moisturizing agent afterwards though. The fragrance lingers on for an hour or two, but not more than that.

Body Works Love and Sunshine Shower Gel Review1" width="700" height="584" />

Pros of Bath and Body Works Love and Sunshine Shower Gel:

• Lively, attractive and sturdy bottle
• A perfect treat for floral, wood and musk fragrance lovers
• The fragrance lingers in skin for some time
• Infused with aloe, Vitamin E and shea benefits
• Leaves skin clean, soft and supple
• No excessive drying of skin
• Small amount lathers rich and rinses clean
• Often on sale for the USA residents

Cons of Bath and Body Works Love and Sunshine Shower Gel:

• The price factor breaks the heart when you add shipping and taxes
• I wish the fragrance stayed longer

IMBB Rating:
4.5/5

Would I Repurchase/Recommend Bath and Body Works Love and Sunshine Shower Gel?
This is definitely an item worth repurchasing for me. Also, it is recommended to all those who love treating themselves good in shower.

Take care!

Bath & Body Works Love & Sunshine Ultra Shea Body Cream
Bath and Body Works Hello Sunshine Fine Fragrance Mist
Sally Hansen I Love Nail Art Striper in Yellow
Bath and Body Works Dark Kiss Shower Gel
Bath and Body Works Morocco Orchid and Pink Amber Shower Gel
Bath and Body Works London Tulips and Raspberry Tea Shower Gel
Bath and Body Works Wild Madagascar Vanilla Shower Gel
Bath & Body Works Warm Vanilla Sugar Shower Gel
Suave Naturals Everlasting Sunshine Shampoo
Sunshine Eyes Makeup Tutorial
Dior Bronze Matte Sunshine SPF 20

RSVP'S Beauty Awards 2016 - RSVP Magazine

Read article : RSVP'S Beauty Awards 2016 - RSVP Magazine

Welcome to your essential beauty bible. Alex Hatton, together with Ireland’s leading beauty experts, brings you the definitive collection of the most effective skincare, body and make-up products on the market.

MEET THE JUDGES
Alex Hatton,  Maura Derrane and Sarah Keary

Our columnist Alex Hatton brings you a collection of the most effective buys in skin and body care. These gems are a must for every beauty buff.

BEST VALUE CLEANSER

Simple, Micellar Water, €4.99 A star budget buy. An express, easy and efficient no-rinse cleanser and make-up remover solution.

BEST TONER

Urban Veda, Purifying Hydrating Toner, €18.99 www.urbanveda.co.uk A simple spritz of this light facial toner hydrates, refreshes and soothes skin.

BEST DAILY EXFOLIATOR

Dermalogica, Daily Microfoliant, €53 An RSVP favourite. This hard working rice-based powder exfoliates dead cells, leaving skin smoother and clearer.

BEST FACE MASK

SkinCeuticals, Hydrating B5 Masque, €58 Beauty editors stock up on this gem because it’s packed with deeply hydrating vitamin B5 to help restore the skin’s natural moisturising factor. Skin genuinely becomes softer and more radiant.

BEST DAYTIME MOISTURISER REFORM

Everyday Moisturiser, €39.99 Everything you need in one jar: it reduces moisture loss, restores the skin barrier function and protects the epidermis against free radicals.

BEST SPF FACE

Eucerin, Sun Protection Sun Fluid Mattifying Face SPF 30, €18.50 A matte melting formula that delivers UVA-UVB protection. Specially formulated for the visage and ideal under foundation.

BEST NECK CREAM

NeoStrata, Skin Active Triple Firming Neck Cream, €63.95 This cream is your only answer to directly targeting the appearance of wrinkles and creases on the neck and décolletage.

BEST FOR RADIANCE

Murad, Intensive-C Radiance Peel, €65 This at-home peel treatment is packed with a powerful cocktail of glycolic acid, vitamin C and indian fig to brighten, smooth and hydrate.

BEST SERUM

Emma Hardie, The Midas Touch Face Serum, €80 This treatment serum is packed with powerful antioxidants – it’s also super hydrating – and skin feels more subtle, toned and radiant after application.

BEST EYE CREAM

Kinvara, Eye Wow Eye Serum, €29.95 Perk up your peepers with this newbie juice that contains a powerful blend of 11 plant extracts targeting dark circles, fine lines and puffiness.

kinvaraskincare.com

BEST ANTI-AGEING PRODUCT

Eau Thermale Avène, PhysioLift Precision Wrinkle Filler, €39 Completely fuss-free, just one simple click helps to visibly correct deep wrinkles and furrows around the mouth and nose, the eye area and forehead in just three weeks.

BEST LIP BALM

Nuxe, Rêve De Miel Lip Balm, €12 It soothes, softens and helps rejuvenate your pucker with intensive moisture and a kiss of honey.

BEST VALUE LIP BALM LIDL

Cien Bodycare Lip Balm, €1.59 (for a pack of three) A purse-friendly buy that instantly hydrates parched pouts.

BEST BEAUTY SUPPLEMENT

Viviscal, Maximum Strength tablets, 30 capsules, €49.95 The daily cosmetic supplement that nourishes hair from within to give you the luscious locks you’ve always wanted.

BEST DETOX TEA

Miss Fit Skinny Tea, 14-Day Teatox, €24.99 The #1 natural, laxative free teatox programme that allows you to lose up to five pounds in five days. You just sip your way to a slimmer you.

BEST FACE OIL

Kiehl’s, Midnight Recovery Concentrate, €44 A Hall of Fame beauty buy! Just a few drop of this elixir and you’ll wake up to a fresher more radiant face: fact!

Kiehl’s.com

BEST NIGHT CREAM

Lancôme, Visionnaire Nuit, Beauty Sleep Perfector, €74 The skincare launch of the year: this nightly number transforms the quality of the skin while you slumber. it is smoother, more elasticated and radiant upon waking.

lancome.com

BEST PRODUCT INNOVATION

Elizabeth Arden, Superstart, Skin Renewal Booster, €59 Meet the next gen in skincare: the beauty booster! Used just before serum or moisturiser this booster works on the surface layer of the skin to increases its natural defenses and ability to renew.

elizabetharden.com

BEST CLEANSER

Liz Earle, Cleanse & Polish, €21.87 A beauty icon. This hot cloth cleanser leaves skin clean, soft and radiant. Ideal for your morning or evening cleanse.

lizearle.com

BEST MOISTURISER

Crème de la Mer, The Moisturizing Cream, €138 Experience the comforting richness of the famed “miracle broth” in a rich, lux cream. Expect an immediate improvement in moisture levels and radiance. It’s worth every single cent!

cremedelamer.co.uk

BEST BUDGET BODY MOISTURISER

Vaseline, Spray Moisturiser, €7.49 This is the business: a snazzy spray system, that dispenses a moisture rich lotion quickly and evenly for an all over coverage in seconds. Just spray and go!

vaseline.us

BEST BODY MOISTURISER

L’Occitane, Almond Milk Concentrate, €44 A cult classic. Enriched with powerful almond extracts, this milk melts into the skin to help it look firmer and smoother while delivering a 48-hour hydration hit!

uk.loccitane.com

BEST VALUE BATH WASH

Radox, Muscle Soak with Sage & Sea Minerals, €4.44 This bubble bath leaves skin refreshed, soft and squeaky clean. It’s the beauty equivalent of a hug.

BEST BATH OIL

Neom, Tranquility Bath & Shower Oil, €48 This elixir is packed with 19 essential oils including lavender, sweet basil and jasmine. A real beauty treat.

BEST VALUE BODY SERUM

Dove Derma Spa, Uplifted+ Massaging Body Roll-On, €11.99 A nifty roller-ball serum that moisturises and massages as it rolls to improve firmness and elasticity. It also smells divine!

BEST BODY BUTTER

The Body Shop, Spa Of The World, Hawaiian Kukui Cream, €39 The bodycare product of the year: this deeply nourishing emollient is packed with famed kukui oil to restore the skin’s natural suppleness.

BEST DAYTIME BODY OIL

Waxperts, Beautiful Body Oil, €9.99 This multi-usage dry oil contains a cocktail of star active ingredients to nourish, repair and soften skin.

BEST EVENING BODY OIL

Holos Skincare, Good Night Body Oil, €16.90 This Irish holistic hero is all you need for night-time skin moisturising and is made up of a calming trio of essential oils: lavender, chamomile and rose.

BEST BODY SHAPER

Thalgo, Stomach and Waist Sculptor, €44 We love this: it helps to firm the deeper layers of the skin for a tighter and firmer looking waist. Just in time for summer!

BEST BUST TREATMENT

Palmers, Cocoa Butter Formula Bust Cream, €9 A must-have beauty weapon for a perkier pair; specially formulated with pure cocoa butter cream and vitamin E that smoothes on like gel.

BEST HAND WASH

The Handmade Soap Company, Lemongrass & Cedarwood Hand Wash, €12.95 Nourish and revive your paws with this zingy and refreshing hand wash. Buy Irish!

BEST HAND CREAM

Green Angel, Seaweed & Lavender Hand Cream, €20 We’re dedicated fans of this luscious cream packed with minerals and essential oils to nourish your mitts.

BEST VALUE HAND CREAM

Ziaja, Goat’s Milk Hand & Nail Cream, €3.49 A brilliant budget buy: this intensive hydrating formula keeps your paws soft and supple.

BEST FOOT CREAM

Aveda, Foot Relief, €26 For happy hoofs, slather on this deeply nourishing cream designed to sooth the roughest and toughest feet!

BEST NAIL TREATMENT

Sally Hansen, Complete Care 7-in-1 Nail Treatment, €10.99 Whatever your nail dilemma this is the solution: after just three days, nails look shinier, stronger and brighter.

BEST DEODORANT

Sure, Max Pro, €7.35 A summer essential. Simply use before you hop into bed, wash off in the morning and rock off knowing this number will keep you dry all day.

BEST BODY SCULPTING TREATMENT

CoolSculpting, River Medical Group, from €840 A great non-invasive way to reduce fat by up to 40% after one treatment. Results can be seen within 4-6 weeks but as your body ‘gets rid’ of the fat cells you will continue to see results for up to 3 months.

BEST NAIL VARNISH RANGE

SoSu, Nail Polish Collection, €7.99 A digit game changer: gives the look of a gel finish without the need to visit the salon.

sosueme.ie

BEST HAIR REMOVAL PRODUCT

Waxperts Wonder Pads, €9.99 for 40 discs These little wonder pots are a bathroom must-have. Use daily in between waxing, or after shaving to avoid ingrown hairs.

waxperts.bigcartel.com

BEST BODY EXFOLIATOR

Organic Surge, Tropical Bergamot Skin Perfecting Body Scrub, €16.99 This uplifting wonder pot is packed with natural pumice, sweet orange and bergamot essential oils to gently polish and smooth your skin.

organicsurge.com

BEST SHOWER FOAM

Molton Brown, Dewy Lily of the Valley and Star Anise, Bath & Shower Gel, €22 This scrumptious, sudsy shower gel is blended with delicious Lily of the Valley: it leaves a light floral scent while deeply cleansing the skin.

moltonbrowne.co.uk

Sarah Keary is one of Ireland’s most established make-up artists with a background in fashion, television and bridal. Her celebrity clients include Pippa O’Connor Ormond, Kathryn Thomas and Sharon Corr.

BEST VALUE PRIMER

Flormar, Illuminating Primer Make-Up Base, €9.95 Prep and prime to selfie ready skin with this brilliant illuminating base.

BEST EYE PRIMER

Smashbox, Photo Finish 24-Hour Shadow Primer, €23 An eyelid primer that instantly makes your shadow look more vibrant and locks on color for a full 24 hours – no fading, creasing or smudging!

BEST VALUE FOUNDATION

L’Oréal Paris, True Match Foundation, €14.99 This lightweight and silky texture glides on seamlessly for an all-day, buildable coverage.

BEST POWDER

Giorgio Armani, Luminous Silk Compact, €45 We covet this chic compact; it delivers a flawless finish with a gorgeous touch of the famed Armani illumination.

BEST FACE CONCEALER

NARS, Radiant Creamy Concealer, €28 Partied a bit too late last night? Mum’s the word with this lightweight concealer!

BEST UNDER EYE CONCEALER

Clarins, Instant Concealer, €26 This buy just might be your new best friend. It instantly brightens dark shadows so you look refreshed and revived.

BEST EYESHADOW

M∙A∙C, Eyeshadow, €16.50 A highly pigmented powder that applies evenly and blends seamlessly. Available in a host of hues.

maccosmetics.com

BEST GEL LINER

Inglot, AMC Gel Liner No.77, €15 This black glam gel eyeliner glides on like a dream, making it ideal for creating the perfect feline flick.

BEST VALUE LIQUID LINER

Essence, Easy 2 Use Jumbo Eyeliner, €2.89 One of the thickest eye marker pen on the market; accurate lines are super easy to achieve, even if you’re an eyeliner newbie!

BEST VALUE MASCARA

Catrice, Glam & Doll False Lashes Mascara, €4.50 This number scores extra points with its curved brush, which reaches each individual lash in one swift swipe.

BEST BROW FILL

Benefit, Brow Zings, €34 Put your best brows forward with this mini brow salon, it’s complete with all the tools you need for perfect brows!

BEST VALUE BROW FILL

WetnWild, Colour Icon Pencil, €2.49 Give the brows in your life the special attention they deserve with this versatile dual-ended pencil.

BEST VALUE POWDER BLUSH

Sleek, Blush in Rose Gold, €5.49 A brilliant beauty dupe! This longlasting and highly pigmented blush glides on smoothly and packs a great colour punch.

BEST LIPLINER

Maybelline, Colour Sensational Lip Liner, €5.99 Mirror like colour with reflective shine formula. This literally does not budge!

BEST RED LIPSTICK

Max Factor, Marilyn Monroe Lipstick Collection, €10.99 each This is so special: a beautiful edit of four lux lippies inspired by Marilyn Monroe’s signature rouge pout.

BEST LIP GLOSS

Rimmel, Oh My Gloss, €6.99 Perfect glam on the go! Your lips are instantly drenched with a seriously sexy shine.

BEST FALSE LASHES

Fuschia Make-Up, Faux Mink Lashes, €15 The most glam false lashes a girl can get – and they’re so lightweight, you’ll forget you’re wearing them too!

BEST CELEBRITY COLLABORATION

UD | Gwen Stefani Blush Palette, €42 Such a chic cheek collection developed and designed by the iconic Gwen Stefani for Urban Decay. You need this in your beauty wardrobe!

BEST POWDER BLUSH

Charlotte Tilbury, Cheek to Chic Swish & Pop Blusher, €39 This delivers a flattering flush of colour in two easy steps. Blend it on the apples of your cheeks for a just-pinched look. We love it!

charlottetilbury.com

BEST HIGHLIGHTER

Rosie for Autograph, Marks & Spencer, Highlighter Powder, €20 This gorgeous creamy highlighter boosts skin radiance in seconds. A highlight for the highlife!

marksandspencer.com

BEST FACE SCULPTOR

IsaDora, Face Sculptor, €25.95 This wheel of wonder contains a richly pigmented bronzing powder and highlighter, and blush. A musthave for your bag of tricks.

isadora.com

BEST PRIMER

Yves Saint Laurent, Touche Éclat Blur Primer, €38.00 This glitzy gel-based formula creates the perfect canvas for flawless, longer lasting make-up – simply apply and glow!

yslbeautyus.com

BEST MASCARA

Lancôme, Hypnôse Volume à Porter, €27.50 Let your eyelashes take centre stage with this wonder wand that gives lashes length, lift and va-va voom.

lancome.co.uk

BEST LIPSTICK

Shiseido, Veiled Rouge Lipstick, €25 Pucker up with this creamy, satin lippy that locks on to lips in one swipe, delivering an intense colour payoff.

shiseido.com

BEST FOUNDATION

Clinique, Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer, €32 This new formula provides a medium coverage, yet it’s so light in texture it almost feels like you’re not wearing foundation.

clinique.com

BEST PALETTE

Pippa for Blank Canvas, €34.99 This is the business: it’s packed with five matte nude toned shadows, a highlighter, peachy toned blusher and contouring powder.

blankcosmetics.com

BEST TAN TREATMENT

Guinot, Huile Mirific, Gold Nourishing Dry Oil, €39.25 A luxurious dry oil that delivers a stunningly sexy shimmer to the skin. A real tanning treat and officially our favourite find of the awards!

Guinot.com

BEST GRADUAL TAN

Karora, Gradual Tan Face & Body, €14.99 Get glowing with a daily dose of natural colour and a burst of hydration. Layer it up for a richer honey-dipped tan.

karoracosmetics.com

BEST BRONZER

Bobbi Brown, Face & Body Bronzer in Medium, €46 A beach bag essential, we adore this light-weight bronzing powder that highlights, colour and contours.

BobbiBrown.com

BEST INSTANT TAN

Cocoa Brown, Instant Tan Bronzing Gel in Shimmer & Matte, €6.99 each This delivers an instant, faux flawless tan and comes in a matte and shimmer finish. Every girl should try this!

cocoabrown.ie

TAN FOR FACE

Garnier, Ambre Solaire, No Streaks Bronzer, Dry Face Mist, €12.20 An ultra fine mist which dries instantly to give a streak free, gorgous golden hue to the face and neck area.

BEST TANNING SUPPLEMENT

Pharma Nord, TanCare, €18.95 (for a twomonth supply) Packed with beta-carotene, these clever capsules enhance the appearance of your skin and will give you a gorgeous golden tan with less sun exposure.

Maura Derrane believes that a spritz of perfume can lift your mood, make you feel confident and indeed evoke happy memories of times past. Maura is also mum to Cal who is nearly two years old. Maura places a lot of emphasis on what skincare products she use on Cal and herself: here are some of her all time favourites.

Perfume –

BEST DAYTIME

Shiseido, Ever Bloom, EDP, 50ml, €76 Modern and feminine, this musky white floral scent is a timeless addition to any perfume collection. It’s a very intimate and smooth scent – and is guaranteed to turn heads wherever you go.

BEST FRESH

Tom Ford, Neroli, Portofino Acqua, 50ml, €120 This is Tom Ford’s original Neroli scent with additions of citrus notes like orange and lime. It is the Italian coastline in a bottle and conjures images of orange groves and warm sea breezes.

BEST CELEBRITY

Britney Spears, Fantasy, EDP, 30ml, €27.50 If you like really sweet and chocolaty fragrances this one is for you. With notes of sweet fruits – lychee and kiwi –and gourmande notes of white chocolate, this is a really girly perfume.

BEST SCENTED BODY WASH

Viktor & Rolf, Flowerbomb Perfumed Shower Gel, €45 If you love to start your day with your favorite scent, then a shower gel is the way to go, especially this one with its uplifting notes of bergamot and rose.

BEST SCENTED BODY LOTION

Jo Malone London, Pomegranate Noir Body & Hand Lotion, €50 No need for any perfume when you wear this body lotion. It has a brilliant silky consistency that totally envelopes your body with powerful notes which include clove, raspberry and pomegranate.

BEST SCENTED BODY CREAM

Roger & Gallet, Fleur d’Osmanthus Precious Revitalising Balm, €23 This is one the most revitalising scents, with the beautiful fleur d’Osmanthus at its heart, which has a peachy and orangey smell. The balm itself is enriched with precious oils like almond and shea butter, and literally melts into the skin.

BEST REED DIFFUSER

Max Benjamin, Tea Diffuser, €24.95 We adore this reed diffuser; it’s warm, comforting and the on-trend tea notes coupled with the fresh zest of lemon provide a delicious scent for your home.

BEST LUXURY CANDLE

L’Occitane, Lavender Candle, €25 Enriched with relaxing lavender essential oil, this scented candle fills your home with a soothing, aromatic atmosphere for up to 23 hours.

myloccitane.com

BEST NEW FRAGRANCE

Brooke & Shoals, Lemon Leaves, Grapefruit and Green Tea, EDT, 50ml, €60 A totally uplifting and invigorating scent. The lemon and grapefruit are to the fore when this is first sprayed, but it settles on the skin as a soft cologne.

brookeandshoals.ie

BEST ROSE

Juicy Couture, Viva La Juicy Rosé, EDP, 100ml, €85 This is a zesty mix of fruit and jasmine with powdery rose and woody notes at its base. It is a modern and youthful take on a rose scent.

juicycouture.com

BEST FLORAL

Lancôme, La Vie Est Belle Florale, EDT, 50ml, €63 A totally different compilation to the original fragrance. It has more of a zingy scent thanks to the additions of osmanthus and bergamot. A stunning scent.

lancome.co.uk

BEST EVENING

Marc Jacobs, Decadence, EDP, 30ml, €62 A sweet deep perfume with top notes of plum and iris with a woody and amber base. The sweetness still comes through when it settles on the skin. This is a good night time choice and the bottle is a perfume collector’s dream.

marcjacobs.com

Mother and Baby –

BEST BABY WIPES

Water Wipes, Baby Wipes, €2.99 These Irish wipes are perfect for newborn babies as they contain 99.9% water and the only other ingredient is grapefruit seed extract. They don’t have any scent and are very moist, which is exactly what you need for the little ones.

BEST BABY BODY WASH

Mothercare, Little Softie, Top to Toe Wash, €2.50 A paraben-free, no-tears wash that is gentle on both baby and mum’s skin. Suitable to use from birth.

BEST BABY MOISTURISER

La Roche-Posay, Cicaplast Baume B5, 40ml, €7.50 This is a multi-tasking hero product. Mum can use it as a body cream and as a nappy cream for their little one. It can also be used on dry or irritated skin. It contains vitamin B5, shea butter and thermal water to soothe the skin. We love it!

laroche-posay.com

BEST SUPPLEMENT FOR MUM

Cleanmarine, Krill Oil for Women, €47 (one month supply) Each capsule is packed with essential Omega 3 Phospholipids combined with vitamin D3, B1, B2 and B6. They help regulate hormonal activity and reduce tiredness. Ideal for women of all ages.

BEST CHILD MULTI-VITAMIN SUPPLEMENT

Vivioptal Junior, €9.95 It is hard to get all the right vitamins into your kids if they are fussy eaters. Vivioptal has a good broad section of vitamins and minerals to help growth and bone development.

BEST BALM FOR MUM & BABY

Nía, Just Balm, €12.95 This balm is a real find: it’s a 100% natural healing moisturiser and is suitable for use on all itchy, dry skin conditions and rashes. Suitable for babies, children and adults.

BEST SPF FOR CHILDREN WITH SENSITATIVE SKIN

Bioderma, Photoderm Kid SPF 50+, €20.50 This not only contains a high protection sun screen but also protects sun sensitive and intolerant skin. Visible when applied, it is also water resistant and fragrance free.

BEST BABY OIL

NAIF, Soothing Baby Oil, 100ml, €14.95 Baby oils are great to use after a bath when baby’s skin is still a little damp. This one by NAIF is perfume and preservative free, and is really gentle with ingredients like cottonseed oil, which is easily absorbed into baby’s skin.

naifcare.com

BEST SPF FOR CHILDREN

Vichy, Idéal Soleil for Children, SPF 50, €21.50 This milk gives vulnerable skin high protection from the sun with mineral ingredients. It can be used on face and body and is very easy to apply.

Vichy.ie

BEST SLEEP AID FOR MUM

This Works, Deep Sleep Pillow Spray, €19.50 This is a great product to help you get some valuable shut eye. It contains essentials oils of lavender, vetivert and wild chamomile to relax both body and mind.

thisworks.com

BEST FOR STRETCH MARKS

Clarins, Tonic Body Treatment Oil, €47 This oil is amazing. It is full of pure plant extracts like rosemary and hazel to protect the skin’s barrier. It also smells really therapeutic and is really soft and silky.

clarins.co.uk

Gadgets –

BEST MAKE-UP BRUSH

Cailyn, O! Wow Brush, €29.99 This brush is incredible: it feels like velvet yet it is densely packed with ultra fine fibers that facilitate an airbrushed foundation application.

cailyncosmetics.com

BEST PRO MAKE-UP BRUSH SET

Blank Canvas, 12-piece “My Face and Eye” Professional Set, €89.99 This brush set has every tool you need for painting the perfect face. From blending and contouring to lips and eyes, your make-up application will be a joy.

BEST BRUSH TRAVEL SET

Nima Brush, “Girls on Tour” Travel Set Collection, €55 This is the best travel size pro brush kit on the market. A gorgeous edit of seven must-have brushes for on-the-go application.

BEST SONIC SKINCARE KIT

Clarisonic, The Smart Profile Kit, €249 The original and still the best. The oscillating head cleanses six times better than hands alone and is so effective that skin on the face and body is more receptive to creams, serums and moisturisers.

BEST NEW SKINCARE BEAUTY GADGET

Darphin, L’Institut Facial Sonic Cleansing and Massaging Expert, €149 This sonic cleanser and massaging expert works on two levels. Firstly, the brush cleanses the skin. Now for the magic: the kit contains a smooth steel massaging head that deeply delivers moisturiser to boost microcirculation and relax the facial muscles. Genius.

BEST HOME PEDICURE

Emjoi Micro Pedi Nano, €39.95 It exfoliates and removes dry, rough skin while being gentle on your feet; leaving your heels and soles soft and so summer-ready.

BEST WONDER WAND

M2 Beauté, M2Brows, €130, from The Derma Clinic, Dublin A precisely engineered brush with a rich serum that you apply to those places where you would like to optimize your eyebrow growth. Expect supermodel bushy brows in just four to six weeks!