1. Tan Organic SPF 50 Daily Defence Tinted Facial (€26.99, Boots)
The newest iteration from Tan Organic is a reef-safe SPF with non-nano zinc oxide — the safest option for a UV filter to use for human health.
Broad-spectrum UV protection, minimal whiteness and non-comedogenic (meaning no blocked pores)?
You can’t really go wrong here.
Nectar by Ayuna Skincare
Rejoice fans of European skincare. Ayuna, the Spanish brand creating hype for its efficacy and simplicity, is now available in Ireland, thanks to Dawn Hill at Floraison. (Well, that is, when they can keep them in stock).
The range boasts just a handful of products, many of which offer a professional-level service at home.
A particular favourite is Nectar (€225), a lightweight “creamy serum,” that combines organic active ingredients with molecular precise biotechnological components.
It immediately makes the skin feel bright, dewy and supple.
Dyson’s latest styling tool is all about intelligent scalp protection — something we’ve been neglecting all this time.
As we’ve come to know with Dyson, the proof is in the engineering.
The Supersonic Nural is equipped with a new Scalp protect mode which uses a network of Nural™ sensors, automatically reducing heat and airflow as it nears your head, which in turn helps protect the scalp from damage.
New attachments exist too; a new wave+curl diffuser has been engineered to define and shape natural hair patterns across two modes.
Colour Wow Money Mist
A new leave-in treatment is in town, and it’s rich in nutrients and great for damaged hair.
Colour Wow’s latest offering is an after-wash spray with UV protectant, powerful detangling properties and major hydration power.
I’ve tried this on my damaged, bleach-affected hair to create silky styles I no longer thought were possible.
Haumea LED Tri-Booster
LED therapy is one of the most effective, non-invasive skin treatments out there, particularly for breakouts and inflammation.
While most LED products already on the market come in mask form, Irish brand Haumea’s latest gadget is small enough to be used just about anywhere.
Their jade stone-based device delivers a gentle thermoheat as well as three hues to transform skin for the better; red to increase cell turnover; blue to kill bacteria and yellow to brighten.
I’ve been using it on a particularly congested space on my chin for the past month and have noticed a difference.
Three new high SPFs are the remit of Q&As latest drop, and just in time for summer.
The first is the SQUALENE SPF 50 Hydrating Daily Sunscreen for those with dry or sensitive skin.
The second is the PEPTIDE SPF 50 Anti-Ageing Daily Sunscreen for those concerned with skin texture and dullness.
The third is the NIACINAMIDE SPF 50 Balancing Daily Sunscreen for those who deal with acne and excess oiliness. Essentially, one for everyone in the audience.
Skingredients Skin Shield Moisturising + Priming SPF50 PA+++
Another sun cream entering the game as temperatures get higher is Skin Nerd Jennifer Rock’s Skingredients Skin Shield Moisturising + Priming SPF50 PA+++.
Rock rarely gets it wrong, but this product is particularly brilliant for those who struggle to top up their sun protection every two hours — the recommended reapplication time for SPF.
To combat this, Skin Shield was formulated to provide the same structure as an under-makeup primer.
It also comes in a peachy tint, meaning that it can be applied over a full face throughout the day.
Makeup artist Wayne Goss described the new product as ‘the holy grail of sunscreens,’ and it’s hard not to see why with the quality on offer.
