From new make-up and perfume to thermal suites, retreats, and hair and scalp treatments …
A LONG POUR At this time of year, we need small treats, and restoring Olverum bath oil is a herbal elixir to delight and revive. €33.
MIND YOUR BARRIER
UK skincare brand Votary, founded in 2015, created clean, clever formulas long before it became fashionable to be so minimalist. Its new Super Barrier Balm is an easy, suits-all option, €42.
FRUIT FANCY
Figue Érotique is the latest five-a-day fancy from Tom Ford Beauty. The bottle, as ever, is a baroque beauty in deep purple; the scent celebrates the green freshness of a plump fig. At €338 for 50ml, it’s an extravagance – the candle could be your gateway drug.
IN THE PINK
Blusher is helpful for lifting the complexion at a time of year when most of us have precious little natural glow. I love Rare Beauty’s Soft Pinch liquid blush (from €18). For powder, Nars is renowned: a new range of berries and pinks includes this raspberry shade, €39.
NEW FOUNDATIONS
It’s set to be a year of fabulous new foundations, brimming with skin benefits. Just landed is one exceptional option: Clarins’ Double Serum Foundation, €55. Apply with the special gua sha brush, €46, for a flawless yet super-light finish.
TRIED & TESTED: MARU JAPANESE HAIR SALON
Hair and scalp treatment spas are becoming a big thing as we become more conscious of scalp health. Maru Hair Toyko salons on Aungier Street and in Temple Bar, Dublin, offer all the usual cut and colour services (blowdries from €42), but also specialise in luxurious head spa treatments (from €120 for 40 minutes).
After a thorough scalp examination to assess build-up, shampooing and massage lifts sebum and dirt, relieving scalp issues such as dandruff. Scalp-steaming cleans the pores while traditional shiatsu techniques help to relax the head and thus the face – enhancing blood circulation leads to a better turnover cycle, which can boost your hair’s volume and strength. The acupressure head spa can also improve sleep quality. Overall, it’s an ultra-relaxing detox for your scalp. Japanese straight and wave perms are also available. A wedding package includes hair, make-up and even kimono rental.
BOOKING into the new outdoor thermal suite at Bellinteer House, Co Meath.
CHILLING at the new Hot Box Sauna at Bolands Mills, Dublin 4.
DREAMING of an Ibiza retreat – Pilates and healthy food with Canta Retreats.
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