Beauty Faves

What are the products the Woman’s Way crew use on repeat? In this issue, Niamh O’Reilly shares a few of her cult favourites that never let her down

DOUBLE TROUBLE

Like many women in their late 30s and early 40s who are juggling having children and yo-yoing with contraceptive pills, I’m living the hormone rollercoaster and seeing the consequences on my skin. However, the good news is many anti-ageing skincare ingredients are also beneficial for fighting acne. For breakouts, it’s hard to beat ­ The Ordinary’s Salicylic Acid 2% Solution €5.95, which I use in the evening.

I’ve also found that a lot of acne skincare products targeted at younger, oily skin will dry out my more mature skin, so I make sure to hydrate it often. I use La Roche-Posay HyaluB5 Hyaluronic Acid Cream €31.45 every morning and if things get bad, I treat myself to an Ultraceuticals B2 Hydration Mask €95 which is packed with niacinamide and peptides.

 

MAKEUP ON THE RUN

If you thought putting makeup on while on the bus was a skill, wait until you’ve a toddler jumping on you.

I’ve had to become a master at hasslefree makeup and the two things I don’t leave the house without are eyeliner and a light layer of foundation. Not the easiest to apply when under duress, but No7 HydraLuminous Moisturising Foundation €18.95 is my go-to for quick, everyday medium coverage. ­ Their shade matching is on point, and it doesn’t flare up my sensitive skin.

 

BRIGHT EYES

As any parent of young children will know, sleep is a rare commodity.

As I’ve gotten older, I really notice those sleepless nights more and more on my eyes. ­The dark circles are darker and take longer to conceal. I love Yves Saint Laurent Touche Éclat High Cover Concealer €31.95 which is an updated version of the iconic click pen. Where the original was a highlighter, this one is a proper concealer and is also great on blemishes or red spots. It’s pricey though, but I find setting with a light powder makes it last all day and gives a better bang for your buck. Rimmel’s Stay Matte Pressed Powder is cheap as chips at €5.45 but never lets me down.

 

CRAZY HAIR, DO CARE

If, like me, you’ve very fine hair that will tie itself in knots if you just look at it, then I suggest you invest in a Tangle Teezer. I find the smaller palm-size versions too fiddly and it’s flown out of my hand and across the room on more than one occasion, after coming across a literal bird's nest in my gruaig. Consequently, I’ve progressed to the brand’s bigger guns, in the form of their Easy Dry & Go Large €22. I also spend a lot of time in the pool or sea swimming, so Matrix Total Results Miracle Creator Multi- Tasking 20 Benefits Treatment Spray €11.45 comes everywhere with me

 

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