This year’s most covetable beauty treats

Molton Brown Exquisite Treats Cracker (€25.99)
Much more fun than a party hats and lame jokes, these festive crackers are filled with four mini Molton Brown bath and shower gels. (Delicious Rhubarb & Rose; Gingerlily; Pink Pepperpod & Rosa Absolute).

By Kilian, Moonlight in Heaven fragrance, with 'I will be 29 until further notice' clutch (€250)
Perfume purists will adore this heady juice made from the most exclusive notes available, while the luxe clutch it's encased in brings serious fashion thrills.

Tom Ford Private Blend and 2 Lip Colours Gift Box Set (€236)
Choose a favourite Ford fragrance and two of his luxe lipsticks in any pout-hugging shade you like for the perfect present pick 'n' mix.

Chanel N°5 Fragments D'Or (€85)
For loyal wearers of N°5, this gel will illuminate skin with a beautiful golden shimmer while subtly perfuming it with the iconic fragrance of the house.

A family holiday to Orlando for €1,589 and other great escapes

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What can you buy for €125,000 in Co Donegal and Dublin?

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One great white and a tasty red wine for around a tenner

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Bobbi Brown Limited Edition Caviar & Rubies Eye Shadow Palette (€51.50)
With nine rich jewel tones and burnished metallic tones, layer these shades for all festive occasions, from cocktails to carol singing.

Elemis Body Beautiful The Frangipani Experience Set (€51.50)
The perfect pick-me-up on cold winter mornings, transport your senses with this exotic shower cream and body oil duo.

Diptyque Red Tubéreuse scented candle (€68)
Fresh floral notes and sweet blackcurrant leaves mingle to create a posh Parisian festive aroma.

Christian Louboutin Beauty Sheer Voile Lip Colour (€85)
The last word in decadence, this creamy rouge gives lips a luminous, radiant finish and the black vial casing can be worn as a statement necklace too.

Clarins Super Restorative Set (€91)
A skin hat trick – three of Clarins' cult re-plumping and face lifting lotions in golden clutch.