Product, treatment and tip of the week
PRODUCT OF THE WEEK Lancome Poudre Boheme, €33.50 from counters countrywide. The first of the autumn treats hits the shelves, and this is a year-round winner - a rosy pink loose powder with built-in sponge applicator that brings a healthy, matte glow to the skin, evens out tone and makes it silky soft. Ultra portable, it even has a mirror in the top for maintenance on the move.
TREATMENT OF THE WEEK Agera Pro-C facial peel, €120 from Therapie, Molesworth Street, Dublin 2. (01-4721222) The Agera peels (start with Pro-C, move on to SLC) brighten with less stinging because they work from the inside out - it's all in the nano-technology teensy molecules that can penetrate the dermis - meaning instant rejuvenation rather than the usual subsequent days of dryness and flaking. After cleansing and toning, the peel is applied followed by a layer of wet towels, folded almost origami-style onto the face to trigger the product and lift the dead cells. Especially good for anti-ageing, acne scars, sun damage and uneven pigmentation.
TIP OF THE WEEK Make-up artist Laura Mercier visits Brown Thomas, Grafton Street, Dublin, on Wednesday, September 8th. She'll be there with her team, answering questions, doing faces and holding informal, hands-on workshops. Book your place by calling the Laura Mercier counter on 01-6056666. If she's good enough for Madonna and Gwyneth ...