Kate Demolder: 8 beauty treats to gift yourself this Valentine’s Day

Love comes in many forms. Whether you’ll be spending this February 14 alone, with someone, or in a group, let this be your sign to be good to yourself — even if it is just another Wednesday.

Some of Kate Demolder's Valentine's Day beauty essentials

ThisWorks Deep Sleep Heavenly Candle

ThisWorks Deep Sleep Heavenly Candle (€30.45, Look Fantastic)

Is anything more romantic than a good night’s sleep? 

ThisWorks has created a luxurious, hand-blended candle enriched with pure essential oils of lavender and camomile to create the perfect ambition for a better night’s sleep. 

Ideally used while enjoying a relaxing soak in the bath, pair this with the brand’s award-winning lavender spray to have the best sleep of your life.

Seoulista Wonderberry Skin Defence Instant Facial

Seoulista Wonderberry Skin Defence Instant Facial (€9.49, Boots)

Created and tested in South Korea by a team of dermatologists, Irish brand Seoulista is well-known for its award-winning formulas — and most especially its sheet masks. 

Glide this on for some indulgence on a Wednesday evening and notice your skin feeling particularly smooth and supple the following day.

Yon-Ka Huile Detox Dry Body Oil

Yon-Ka Huile Detox Dry Body Oil (€42.50, yonka.ie)

This feather-light, yet indulgent, oil combines the detoxifying powers of Chios resin from the Pistacia lentiscus tree with the nourishing action of sunflower and sesame oils. (In layman’s terms, this is hydrating and smells really good.)

Apply post-shower for utmost luxury.

Ultraceuticals Ultra Rich Moisturiser Cream

Ultraceuticals Ultra Rich Moisturiser Cream (€79.50, ultraceuticals.ie)

Sustainable brand Ultraceuticals has the most incredible, long-term hydration products. 

The Ultra Rich Moisturiser is a staple of mine during the darker months, which we absolutely are still in right now. It feels so luxurious on the skin and will allow you to feel hydrated all day long.

Anam Biodegradeable Glitter Eyeshadow

Anam Biodegradable Glitter Eyeshadow in teal, gold, and taupe (€40, anamcosmetics.com)

Out on the town tonight? Celebrate yourself with any of Anam’s beautiful eyeshadows, packed with ultra sparkly and reflective biodegradable glitter. 

Wholly Irish-made and supplied, these highly pigmented, long-lasting, and vegan formulas come in three beautiful colours and won’t cost you the Earth.

Gucci Flora Gorgeous Magnolia

Gucci Flora Gorgeous Magnolia Eau de Parfum (€125.60 for 100ml, Boots)

Few brands feel more glamorous than Gucci. 

Their Flora Gorgeous Magnolia Eau de Parfum for women takes inspiration from free-spirited women, perfumers Daphné Bugey and Marie Salamagne, with key notes of patchouli, magnolia, and dewberries. 

Explore the divine feminine with this one.

Prada Beauty Monochrome Hyper Matte Lipstick

Prada Beauty Monochrome Hyper Matte Lipstick (€44.50, Brown Thomas)

Prada beauty is here and it’s extremely chic. 

The collection, which comprises 26 lipsticks, six eyeshadow quads (each inspired by a classic Prada print), a sell-out lip balm, 33 AI-driven shades of “reveal” foundation, three skincare products, and an edit of ten brushes and tools is a creative clash of Miuccia Prada’s signature vibrant colour palette and tech-driven textures. 

The lipsticks are particularly good and definitely worthy of a Valentine’s night out.

Kevin Murphy Young Again

Kevin Murphy Young Again Set (€59.50, Millies.ie)

Anyone with drier ends should be picking up this set — which is very often on sale, by the way. 

Treat your hair (damaged or otherwise) to a spa break in the shower, and top it off with the Young Again wellness oil once you’ve stepped out. 

Cue shiny hair for the week.