Aisling picks: A haircare range that forgives your sins and a sulpher mask

L’Oreal Pro Fiber from €15.99

If you have long hair it’s probably damaged if you use heated appliances, colour or don’t wear a hat in the sun. With ingredients to penetrate the hair cuticle and smooth and strengthen hair this range comes in three strengths. Here’s my easy guide to pick the one that’s right for you. Revive (slight damage, you’ll be grand), Restore (hmm you were a bit heavy with the straighteners) and Recover (how on earth did your hair get into that desperate mess?).

Dr Zein Obagi Offects Sulfur Masque £34

There was always a problem with using sulpher in skincare. It stinks. So even though it is an excellent ingredient, sweeping away bacteria, blockages, dead skin cells and clearing up rosacea, acne and spots it was unpopular. Now however science has done away with the stinky problem allowing us to reap the benefits without passing out. Although you’ll still get a slight whiff this is a great mask for clearing skin and using as a spot treatment.

Benefit Real Cheeky Party Christmas Set €43

I approve very much of makeup sets in tins. They don’t get bashed around in your handbag and when everything is finished you get to use the tin for trinkets. Containing five bestselling blushers including the demure Dandelion and my favourite Sugarbomb, plus mascara and liner this is a great kit.

essie Gel Setter Top Coat €13.99

Sometimes life comes down to the smallest things. Set your nail polish rock hard, give it lots of shine and keep it free from chips. Now that’s one potential little irritant sorted.

Shiseido Camellia palette €65

It just wouldn’t be Christmas without the beauty brands pulling out all the stops and creating amazing palettes. I absolutely love this showstopper with its beautiful wearable colours and cushioned silk case. It’s limited edition so don’t dither if you want it.

Aisling Loves

Kerastase Advent Calendar €99

I almost swooned like a Victorian lady in a tight corset when I saw this Advent Calendar. I’ve calmed down now so I can tell you that this is a huge box filled with 24 Kerastase luxury minis. It will take care of your travel sized hair products for the rest of the year, or you can give it as a special gift if you are a really nice person. I’m a horrible person - I’m not letting this out of my sight.