Moisture matters this summer even for staycationers
Nivea Sun After-Sun Moisture Nourishing Balm
€9.99, pharmacies and grocery shops
Nivea’s after-sun balm has an instantly cooling effect that calms skin reddened by the sun. The non-sticky and non-greasy formula works quickly to rehydrate the skin after sun exposure with a blend of Hyaluron, organic Aloe Vera, and healing Vitamin E. Apply liberally after being outdoors to restore suppleness, health and to avoid peeling or flaking skin. Apply after showering even if the skin hasn’t burned, its lightweight formula works great as a body moisturiser for summer.
Clinique Moisture Surge 100-Hour Auto-Replenishing Hydrator
€34, 30ml, counters
Oil-free and very lightweight, Clinique’s Moisture Surge gel moisturiser is one of this year’s nicest launches of its type. In summer, the skin is prone to dehydration in the upper levels, so a moisturiser that offers deep hydration is ideal. There is plenty of hyaluronic acid here, but also an aloe vera bio-ferment complex of aloe water, organic aloe extract powder, and good bacteria to deeply hydrate and soothe the skin. Use daily or as a five-minute mask.
Balance Me Hydrated Skin Edit
€44 (value €55), MyBeautyEdit.com and stockists
We might be having a staycation this year but we will still need some travel-sized beauty for travelling. MyBeautyEdit.com is a new Irish website selling cult beauty brands like Olaplex, REN, Color Wow, and French Girl. Balance Me is a clean and cruelty-free line made of 99.85 natural ingredients. This Hydration Skin set is a four-piece edit of best sellers. Inside a Pre and Probiotic Cleansing Milk, Hyaluronic Mist, Hyaluronic Serum, and Moisture Rich Face Cream.
Andrew Fitzsimons x Penneys AF Root Concealer
€3.50, Penneys
Ballinteer-born Andrew Fitzsimons made a life for himself in LA, catering to the hair styling needs of the Kardashian/Jenner clan. This time last year, he launched his first collection with Penneys, a hair care and tool line. His second collection is just launched; it’s styling and accessories — brushes, scrunchies, clips, and six shades (from medium blonde, through brown and black) of this powder root cover for greys and regrowth. Brush on for instant colour correction.
Be Almaí The Wave Styling Wand
€89.99, bealmai.com
The Wave Styling Wand is the invention of Tyrone hairstylist, Caroline MacMahon. A longtime stylist, Caroline has worked in the beauty industry for 17 years, both here in Ireland and in Australia. The wand has two sizes of interchangeable barrels, one 1” for tighter, long-lasting curls, the other, 1.25” for beachy style waves. The styler has a 360-degree swivel cord, LCD Screen display and adjustable temperature for different hair types (120 to 230 degrees).
Very clever, great price too.
Living Proof Thickening Cream
€27.45, LookFantastic.ie
Finer hair might be easier to wash and blow-dry, but it lacks volume and density unless you add something to bulk it up. There are thickening shampoos and conditioners that help, but this Living Proof styling cream can improve the look of volume and thickness, and reduce frizz caused by sunny weather. Only a small dollop is needed through the lengths for increased volume at the roots, shiny strands, and the illusion of thicker hair. Use along with thickening daily care.