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Did you know that a night cream may just be the most underrated skin care solution in your entire beauty routine? “How?” you ask. Because, when we’re sleeping, they are working tirelessly to deliver complexion perfection. And we don’t mean the pushing-papers-around-the-desk-trying-to-look-busy sort of working – no, these pots of anti-ageing potions are delivering ingredients so effective that just like most superheroes, they don’t dare show themselves in the light of day. T …

As the Christmas markets spring up around St Stephens' Green and beauty gift sets go on sale at Beautyfeatures, it’s safe to say the party season has officially arrived. Yes, just when you thought it was safe to curl up on the couch in your reindeer patterned onesie watching this years hopefuls on the X Factor, your social calendar has suddenly become jam packed with events and invitations. The question is, are you ready for the party season? Have you prepared your body for the festi …

Whether you’re a pre pubescent teen or a woman in her 30s or even 40s, the mere mention of acne, pimples and zits can turn your flawless foundation into complexion chaos! Whatever term of affection you may have for your blemishes, it’s safe to say there is probably no other skin condition that induces as much stress and annoyance as the dreaded breakout! So we’ve decided to take a closer peek at this common skin issue and shed a little light on the differences between acne and blemishes an …

A reputable plastic surgeon? The odd injection of Botox? Money? Actually it’s none of the above, its quite simply ‘hydration’. Yep a healthy dose of nourishment and moisturisation will keep the crinkles and wrinkles at bay. This is because the skin is very plum like – when it’s full of water it is lovely and plump and smooth but when dehydrated it shrivels and coils and starts to resemble another delicious fruit – the prune! So if your skin is thirsting, shrivelled and the complexion …

The beauty icon that is Marilyn Monroe once said “I want to grow old without facelifts... I want to have the courage to be loyal to the face I've made” – and wouldn’t we all? However the process of ageing is unavoidable and for many of us the challenge of ageing gracefully and retaining a youthful radiance can prove problematic. Are we happy to trade a few fine lines and wrinkles and a dusting of dark spots for the promise of becoming wiser? Are we cont …