Aisling’s Picks: a facemask that delivers better skin overnight, filthy candles and a green tea bath

Treat yourself with punchy lip colour and a sumptous scent


Filthy Velvet Scandals £10.50

If the names of this Northern Ireland-based scented candle range don’t make you laugh, then the scents will certainly help to cheer you up. Choose from Posh Tart (apple and cinnamon scent), Sext Me (blackberry and lemon), Filthy Shades of Grey (leather and orange) or any of their other cheeky candles.

DoveDove Derma Spa Summer Revived Body Lotion

€9.99

If the thought of winter approaching is sending you into despair, you’re not alone. This lotion, part of the new Dove Derma Spa range, contains subtle self-tan so you can hang on to summer for a little longer.

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Marc Jacobs Decadence (from €62.20)

Warning: unashamed gushing is on the way. Scent is one of the best mood enhancers, and this one comes in a handbag-style bottle that can’t fail to make you go “ooh”. The scent is sophisticated, with a blend of plum and iris, bedding down to a warm amber and vetiver base.

L’Oréal Infallible Mega Gloss €11.99

A punchy lipstick can work wonders for your confidence and brighten dull days. With this collection of 20 mostly high-shine shades (four have a terrific matte finish), you can go as loud as you like with rich purples, reds and pinks.

The Body Shop Fuji Green Tea Bath Tea (€19.95)

I don’t know about you, but a long soak in the bath does wonders for my mood and sense of wellbeing. A bath tea was a new one on me, but I was happy to steep in green tea, relax and unwind. Great before bed.

RenwakeRen Wake Wonderful Night Time Facial €43

I’m a big fan of Ren: its products really work. This mask delivers instant gratification. It’s packed with skin-friendly acids and moisturisers that will give you an instant glow and fresher skin. Definitely one to put on the wishlist.