Smell, look and feel good this summer with these exquisite scents, investment-worthy make-up products and top of the range fitness classes …
BRIGHT BOTTLES
From Chanel’s violet Chance Eau Splendide to Phlur’s hot orange Tangerine Boy (at Space NK), coloured perfume bottles are where it’s at this summer. Creed’s hot pink bottle, for its brand new Fragaria eau de parfum, might put you in mind of sugary sweet scents.
But when you spray it, the central note of sun-warmed strawberry is balanced by cool iris, making this a sophisticated choice for summer weddings and parties. An investment buy at €294, exclusively at Brown Thomas.
LIP SHINE
The OG lip oil, by Clarins, is ten years old. Celebrate with limited edition Iconic Red, with its strawberry flavour and soft, sheeny finish (€23.22). For a more pigmented and bold finish, we love Rare Beauty’s Soft Pinch (€22.86), both at Space NK.
French make-up artist Violette’s Lip Nectar lip stains (€34) are outstanding – seriously longlasting yet not at all drying; www.violettefr.com.
A FINE LINE
If you buy just one item of make-up this summer, make it an eyeliner by UK-based et al beauty. While we adore VB’s for staying power and colours, et al’s are more affordable, and really deliver both on pigment and staying power. €27.50; available at www.monicatolan.com.
LUXE WORKOUTS
Fitness studios are becoming seriously glamorous. LA fitness brand Barry’s Bootcamp has just landed on Dublin’s Dawson Street, with interval cardio and strength training in red-lit studios. Drop-in classes are €26; www.barrys.com.
And Dublin’s Saint Studios, South William Street, has plush changing rooms and classes starting at 6.30am, plus rooftop saunas to relax in; www.saintstudios.ie.
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