This month in beauty: Superstition, skincare innovation and a scent that will definitely agree with you.

IN recent years, sportsmen such as David Beckham, Cristiano Ronaldo and the Welsh rugby player Gavin Henson have made it, if not de rigueur, more acceptable for men to look after their formerly rough, red-tinged, gangly-toothed, chapped-lipped faces.

Irish men are begining to make the most of their looks. Edel Coffey suggests some products to help them along the way.

THIS summer, I’ve worn wellies more than I’ve worn sun cream, and a raincoat more than sunglasses. But the increase in light means I reach for products with SPF every day.