Tried and tested: Braun Silk-Epil 9
“The Braun Silk-Epil 9 can be used wet or dry, so I first tried it out while having a soak in the tub. I was prepared for epilation to smart, because I have quite sensitive skin, and while I did wince as the first few leg hairs were tweezed out at the root by the revolving head, overall, it wasn’t too painful, and as I got the hang of it, I got a lot faster.
“My follicles were a little red after but they soon calmed down, and I was impressed with the long-lasting effects compared to shaving.
“The device also comes with a range of interchangeable attachments — I used the sensitive exfoliation brush on my legs, which helps prevent ingrown hairs (I haven’t seen any yet), and the deep exfoliation brush is great for a weekly thorough face cleanse.”
Suffering a seasonal skincare slump? BareMinerals comes to the rescue with the new Brilliant Future Age Defense & Renew Serum, €52. Containing a blend of five potent ingredients, including manganese and Chai Hu extract, smooth on a few drops twice daily before your moisturiser to revive a tired complexion (www.debenhams.ie).
If you’re a regular at Benefit’s Brow Bars, make sure you download the new Wow Brows app, which lets you book brow waxing appointments and collect digital loyalty stamps, which you can then trade in for rewards like a free brow tint or lip wax. Find it in the App Store and Google Play store now.
It may come in a tiny tube, but Dr Lipp is worth its weight in gold in the season of frost, flu and flaky skin. When other moisturisers fail to soothe a raw, red nose or badly chapped lips, this unctuous balm won’t let you down. Don’t leave the house without it.
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