Desire Lines: Clarins is moving to haircare and natural looking tan is back on trend

Plus Dyson’s entry into the dental market has been quite the talking point

Check out this week's highlights from the Weekend team.

Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 - 09:00

The camisole

The Becky Silk Camisole Bra Friendly Plum, €125

One of Sinead Keary’s original designs, The Becky has been reimagined in this delicious plum shade for autumn ’26. Inspired by Keary’s personal styling clients and close friend Becky, who loved the idea o f a classic silk cami but found most styles unsuitable for anything other than a strapless bra, The Becky features thicker straps and a discreet built-in bra loop to keep bra straps securely in place. €125.

sineadkeary.com

The toothbrush

Dyson’s entry to the dental market has been quite the talking point. Launched in Brown Thomas this month, the €479.95, Dyson Dental System includes the Dyson CameraJet toothbrush, charging dock, travel case, toothpaste, and mouthiness. Developed, says Dyson, over six years by 661 engineers, CameraJet is heralded as the only toothbrush with a camera to identify gaps between teeth and precision-floss while you brush. An addition to a very generous 2026 Christmas stocking?

brownthomas.com

The family event

Families can discover the 'gift of Gaeilge' at Brontannas Irish festival

Families are invited to discover the “gift of Gaeilge” through more than 50 free events taking place as part of Bronntanas 2026. Created for children up to age 12, families can experience the Irish language together through storytelling, theatre, and music workshops, arts activities and outdoor adventures. Taking place across Dublin until October 4, the programme has been specially designed for young children, with events delivered through the Irish language or bilingually to ensure everyone feels welcome.

A daily family challenge also encourages participants to bring the Irish language into their homes through simple, fun activities that can become part of everyday family life. One of the festival’s key messages is that families do not need strong Irish-language skills to take part. All events are free, but booking is required for many activities.

linktr.ee/bronntanas26

The tan

If, like us, dry skin becomes an issue as autumn draws in, He-Shi’s milk formula is worth a try. Enriched with hyaluronic acid, the lightweight formula glides onto skin with an instant colour guide for easy, even application, developing over six to eight hours and fading naturally over seven to 10 days.

Its odour neutralising white nectarine and pear scent is super pleasant too. Available in medium and dark – Irish-owned too. €25.

he-shi.eu

The exhibition

Emer Casey at The Firkin Crane for the launch of Mike Duhan: 50 Pieces of Bronze at The Montenotte, Cork. Picture: Darragh Kane

As if we needed another reason to visit Cork’s Montenotte, the hotel has collaborated with The Kildare Gallery to showcase a new outdoor exhibition.

Mike Duhan: 50 Pieces of Bronze features 50 works by the acclaimed figurative sculptor, displayed throughout the hotel’s entrance and Victorian Sunken Gardens overlooking the city.

Continuing until the end of September, all sculptures are available to purchase.

themontenottehotel.com

The meal

The award-winning vegan restaurant Glas has launched its second autumn tasting event

Ireland’s first fully gluten-free fine dining restaurant, the award-winning vegetarian and vegan restaurant, Glas, has launched its second autumn tasting event series. Taking place on Tuesday, October 6, the five-course tasting menu costs just €45 per person and will combine seasonal Irish veg and innovative Irish cooking. A wine pairing option available. Reservations required.

glasrestaurant.ie

The haircare

Clarins lipo revitalising hair mask, from €40

Clarins is officially moving into haircare. With a five-piece collection to start, developed with formulas that are based on the best plant extracts, it includes a shampoo, conditioner, hair masque, hair elixir, and a scalp serum.

Each works to protect hair, increase density, and slow shedding. Prices start at €40.