BEAUTY PICKS

FEELING FRUITY

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1. Olehenriksen – Lemonade Soothing Scrub,a miracle skin slushie that instantly polishes and retextures skin skin, £25, available from Boots.

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3. Caudalié – Vinoclean, micellar cleansing water with soothing organic grape water, £15.

2. Image Skincare – Vital C hydrating antiaging serum softens the appearance of wrinkles, supports collagen, and protects skin against oxidative damage, £83.

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4. Root + Fruit –Bright Start SPF 30 Broad Spectrum UV Shield -£39.00 and Power Smoothie Skin Polish - £35.00.

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NUALA MEENEHAN

LOVE IS IN THE AIR

Valentine’s Day is around the corner and more than ever we could do with some love. But who would have thought Valentine’s Day Trees would be the latest trend people are falling in love with. One of the fastest growing trends on social media are repurposing trends on social media are repurposing Christmas trees for Valentine’s Day! According to Google Trends, According to Google Trends, searches for ‘valentine searches for ‘valentine trees’ are up 88%, but trees’ are up 88%, but instead of traditional instead of traditional baubles, the growing craze for Valentine’s Day trees are adorned with pretty bows, hearts, teddy bears and fairy lights, from twig trees to artifi cial pink fi r styles. It’s time to get your tree back out, start decorating and spread some love.

BEAUTY SLEEP

I’ve read dozens of articles about the benefi ts of sleeping on silk, especially sleeping on a silk pillow case. But are there really any benefi ts or is this a luxury for A-listers? The bottom line is, yes. Sleeping on silk pillowcases can improve skin and hair hydration, prevent fi ne lines and wrinkles. It turns out sleeping on a silk pillow case is your beauty sleep’s best friend! Newly launched Belfast based beauty brand Deliciae Sleep have created a range of 100% pure luxury Mulberry silk pillow cases and eye mask sets. The benefi ts are many! Mulberry silk is chemical free, so you’re not absorbing or breathing in any nasty chemicals while you sleep. It’s hypoallergenic, hydrating and regulates temperature, and is perfect for the entire family. Good news for great skin, Mulberry silk is packed with natural proteins and 18 essential amino acids, to help counter the effects of ageing.

Go to www.deliciae-sleep.com Scarf and bracelet available from Cameo Boutique.

TOP TRENDS

We started with working from home (#WFHW), swiftly followed by 2020’s biggest fashion trend, the #WFHW (working from home wardrobe in case you switched off around May 2020). It appears during this winter’s lockdown many of us can’t actually make it to the kitchen table, instead we’ve taken to working under our duvets. Sales of trays for laptops have soared as a result of people working from bed. Our social media feeds are awash with what’s ‘hot and what’s not’ in the #WFBW (working from bed wardrobes of course!). Wake me when it’s spring!

THE BIG SNIFF

Lots of us recognise a favourite smell that will catapult us to happier times but did you know, that smells and fragrances can actively boost your mood by up to 40%. Our smell is the strongest of the five senses and studies show that almost 75% of the emotions we feel every day are triggered by a certain smells or fragrances, whether it’s baked bread, a beautiful flower or the smell of rain and sea, the slightest whiff of these aromas can bring a veritable flood of warm, fuzzy feelings back. Feed your senses all year round with an annual subscription from The Bearded Candle Makers and pretty much everything from

So Soy Candles.

GO ON, GIVE YOURSELF A HUG

Studies show that allowing ourselves some self-love is extremely important to our well-being. For many of us, that might sound like a bit of a luxury rather than a necessity, however research confirms that good selflove is key to improved mood and reduced anxiety. So let’s give ourselves a great big beautiful hug and start spreading the love.

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