What’s in my beauty bag?
Now living in West Cork, she’s the founder of new luxury Irish candle brand La Bougie. Influenced by places she’s lived and visited, the range features scents inspired by the Indian Ocean and the Swiss Alps. discovers what’s in her beauty bag
Bobbi Brown illuminating finishing powder, €55.
“This gives warmth to fair skin and I can get away without wearing foundation with it as it stops shiny noses. It’s a great, everyday product. Just fantastic.”
Burt’s Bees beeswax lip balm, €3.95
“During the day, I go for lip balm. I really like the Burt’s Bees balms, because beeswax seals in hydration. This one has a bit of peppermint too, which gives a bit of a kick as well as shine.”
Clinique high-impact lip colour in sassy spice, €19.
“I had used Clinique’s different lipstick in golden raisin forever, but it’s been discontinued, so now I’m using this red — my signature shade — and there’s a nice warmth to it. I love dramatic lips for night.”
Laura Mercier long-lash mascara in black, €24.
“I’m not remotely brand loyal and love to take a wander through the Brown Thomas beauty hall to get new recommendations. At the moment, I am loving this mascara. It does what it says it will: it separates, makes lashes look lovely and long, plus it gives a bit of a curl. Plus, it doesn’t clump. It’s a real workhorse product.”
Palmer’s cocoa butter formula with vitamin E, €4.70.
“I brought my family up in the Indian Ocean and the locals there have such soft skin, thanks to cocoa butter. I’ve always used Palmer’s cocoa butter after I shower and the smell is divine. Skin is left so soft and it really does work.”
Olay anti-wrinkle 2-in-1 day cream and serum, €12.79.
“This Olay day cream with serum is fantastic stuff. It’s not greasy, but incredibly light. I use a pea-sized amount and my face just soaks it in.”
La Bougie honeysuckle and sea salt candle, from €25.
“My favourite from the La Bougie range is our new one. I’m very excited about it as it’s got quite an unusual combination of smells: the salty air and seagrass. plus the honeysuckle of the Indian Ocean. It reminds me of care-free days by a beach.”
Clarins eau dynamisante, €40.67.
“I am always looking for something new and exciting, but one I’ve always used is eau dynamisante. In summer, I keep it in the fridge. It’s so refreshing, like a body spray. It’s not too long-lasting but it’s the only constant.”
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