Celebrate St Patrick’s day with new arrivals in Irish beauty, plus special spring events and spa destinations …
1 KINVARA SKINCARE
For the day that’s in it, Co Galway skincare brand Kinvara have to be at the top of the list, with their new dual-language packaging putting Irish front and centre. Try their bestselling 24hr Rosehip Face Serum (€36.95) for the most gentle hydration. @kinvaraskincare
2 REVIVE ACTIVE
Revive Active’s new Iron Complex (€24.95) is a daily supplement with eight active ingredients. The formula is gentle on the stomach and vegan. Revive Active is a B.Corp company. @reviveactive
3 ÓIGE BY AGNES
A standout skin serum: Óige by Agnes (€50) is a fast-absorbing, super-hydrating peptide serum that’s easy to add into your skin routine, created by Ireland’s best facialist. Your skin will drink it up. We highly recommend her face yoga workshops, too – Agnes is a great advocate for a natural approach to ageing. @agnesgajewska
4 ELLA & JO
Co Mayo brand Ella & Jo have new body care out, including The Nourishing Moment Shower Oil (€28) and The Glow Moment Body Oil (€35). It’s Guaranteed Irish certified and Certified B.Corp. @ellaandjo_
5 SISTERBROTHER
Kerry-based home fragrance brand SisterBrother has a smart range of candles (€38) and diffusers (€42) in appealingly atmospheric scents such as Cut Grass and Beach Fire. Stocked at stores nationwide, including Nest in Kenmare and April and the Bear, Rathmines, and online.
6 GALGORM, CO ANTRIM
Galgorm, the luxury spa destination with 125 guestrooms in Co Antrim, set in 550 acres along the River Maine, has a Spring Serenity experience available. It includes an overnight stay and access to the extensive Thermal Spa Village, with its riverside hot tubs, heated indoor and outdoor pools, saunas and steam rooms. The package also includes dinner, complimentary minibar and a full Irish breakfast the next day. From £300stg per room. There’s the option to add on one of the private spa experiences, such as a bathing ritual or a bespoke wellness treatment, plus a late checkout at 12noon, from £390stg per room. Offers available Monday – Thursday from March 1 to May 30 (excluding Easter and Bank Holidays). Subject to availability. For more information visit the website. @galgormresort
7 FUTURE BEAUTY
Future Beauty This weekend, March 21–22, sees three public shows take place at the RDS, Dublin 4: Future Beauty & Health, Future Fertility, and Future Men’s Health. Each event has its own speakers and agenda, and across the three shows there are seven live stages, 120+ expert speakers, two days of panel talks and workshops, mini consultations and goodybags. The Doctors Mulrooney, celebrating 20 years in business this year at the Dr Mulrooney Clinic, are among the speakers at the Future Beauty Show. Tickets from €39 per day. Book here. @futurebeautyshow
DON’T MISS: If you have a soft spot for Jellycat, the special new Bláthnaid Bunny is now available online at brownthomas.com and arnotts.ie, and instore.
