Tried and tested
Green credentials and a nicely natural formulation offer real point of difference. You do need to work quickly with this as it sets, but the shade range is geared for paler skintones which is appreciated in the Irish market.
You can’t fault this foundation’s performance based on price. Sure, a few more shades would be good but if you find one to suit then you’re onto a winner. A smooth, flawless finish tamps down shine.
Finish isn’t compromised here which you expect given the luxury brand positioning. This keeps shine at bay and perfects skin beautifully. Expensive, but the result is worth it.
The gold standard when it comes to high-performance base for oily skins, DoubleWear remains one of the very best. A good shade range and stay-all-day full coverage make it a must-have for many.
Acting as both your foundation and glossy finishing coat, this gives a double-whammy effect and helps you save cash as there’s no need to shell out for two products.
Doing the double, this holds lacquer firmly in place and gives it a smooth foundation thanks to good ridge-filling abilities. A really affordable price-point too.
The big boon with this enriched base coat is that thanks to keratin and calcium in the formulation, it can help to strengthen weak nails over time. It locks down colour and keeps it in place for longer as well.
A cult favourite, this is every nail nut’s best friend. Use as a base and again in between layers of colour for the ‘stickey sandwich’, which those in the know perform to help their mani stay in place for day after day.
A tribute to the fashion brand’s iconic safari jacket, Saharienne is a subtle citrus infusion that’s elegant and grown up. The perfect accompaniment to a hot-weather beach break.
Offering an affordable entry-point into niche fragrance, Fleur d’Osmanthus is a lightly sweet green floral. Downside? On the strength-register, it’s below an eau de toilette, so doesn’t hang about for long.
This summer’s Verbena edit is a twist on a classic. Orange blossom, jasmine and musk are this 2011’s additions for a new take on this enduring favourite. Ideal for day, the big bottle size means it lasts for ages.
A truly mouth-wateringly and full-bodied summer spritz, this is chock-full of sunshine thanks to sparkling bergamot, citrus fruits and ginger. It’s so good it’s practically edible.
Bourjois at pharmacies; Catrice at Dunnes, Penneys and selected pharmacies; Chanel at department stores and larger pharmacies; CND at salons, 01 429 5122; Estee Lauder at department stores and larger pharmacies; L’Occitane 111 Oliver Plunkett Street, Cork and stores nationwide; Maybelline at supermarkets and pharmacies; Rimmel at pharmacies; Roger and Gallet at pharmacies, 1890 812 741; Sally Hansen at pharmacies and supermarkets; Space NK at Harvey Nichols, Dundrum, Dublin 14; Yves Saint Laurent at department stores
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