L'Oreal's new Lash Paradise.

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Want to emerge from quarantine with plump and lush lips? 

Enter Huda Silk Balm. An instantly fuller-looking pout comes courtesy of an active complex of liquorice extract and soybean seed extract, which creates a visually fuller effect minus the tingling sensation. The formula also contains hyaluronic acid filling spheres that work to achieve fuller, poutier lips that last.

Available in a universal sheer pink shade that suits any skin tone, Silk Balm will revolutionize your beauty regime! With the high shine of a gloss and the comfort and cushiony feel of a balm, the formula combines a mix of caring esters and polymers that work to keep lips soft, supple, and nourished.

The tired eye reviver:

The new Trilogy Vitamin C Revitalising Eye Gel (€25.95) goes straight to work to revive tired eyes by reducing puffiness and helping to brighten and hydrate the skin around the delicate eye area.

It contains rosehip oil to nourish, hydrate and aid in skin repair and rejuvenation. The lightweight quickly absorbing formulation includes hero ingredient antioxidant-rich vitamin C to reduce dark circles and brighten, while hyaluronic acid helps to plump and hydrate.

Aloe vera juice helps to cool and refresh along with the innovative cooling ceramic wand applicator (a complete bonus) designed to boost microcirculation to help reduce the appearance of puffiness, while also delivering the energising, brightening and tightening NATRUE natural certified formulation quickly to work.

New Lash Paradise

Okay, I shed a tear when I heard L’Oreal were changing their beloved Lash Paradise (€16.50). I mean there is one sold every minute in the UK and Ireland, so any alteration was going to be risky business.

So, what has changed? Firstly, they have upgraded the wiper. Even though the ring inside the mascara tube’s mouth is the smallest part, it is crucial to its performance as it determines how much formula goes onto your lashes. With a new and improved wiper, each flick remains fresh from opening until final application.

The blend of gentle oils and an upgraded soft-glide formula means that application is even more effortless. The formula offers the same instant volume with a feathery-soft application, even on sensitive eyes: lash-loving castor oil for encouragement of lash growth, soothing cornflower water to respect sensitive eyes and nourishing rose oil for instant volume in one easy swipe.

Keeping the same brush means Lash Paradise’s followers will not be disappointed with its new and updated look. And thank heavens because great mascara for sensitive eyes are as rare as hens’ teeth!

The Image Skincare Ready Set Summer Kit (€99) might just be the perfect staycation companion. All housed in a sleek rose gold bag, the set contains everything a skincare aficionado might need. The 50ml Ormedic Balancing Facial Cleanser boasts green tea and chamomile to lifts away makeup and impurities. It balances the PH of your skin, so you do not need a toner. A mix of comfrey, calendula and rich botanicals delivers essential nutrients to restore the skin natural balance.

The 15ml Vital C Hydrating Anti-Aging Serum is a pharmaceutical grade vitamin C serum that immediately reduces and soothes the visible effects of environmentally ravaged skin. Vitamins A, C and E and antioxidants nourish the skin to give healthy, youthful glowing skin.

Ormedic Lip Enhancement Complex 7g: This is a fabulous morning and evening lip balm that is superb if you love a matte lip but feel your lips aren’t up to scratch.