Aisling's Picks: Mac Patent Polish, fragrant oils for hair, skin and a budget nail rescue system

Mac PatentPolish Lip Pencil €22

This Mac version of the Chubby Stick is soft on the lips, with a finish that is less shiny than a lipgloss. Available in 14 shades It has a balm texture and is long lasting. It’s also a cinch to apply and although others have complained that it feels sticky I love the texture. .

Kérastase Chronologiste Fragrant Oil €39

Now this is an interesting one because I wasn’t quite sure if I liked it at first. I love hair oils though and this one is rich and nourishing but the scent took me a while to get used to. It is woody and musky and at when first pumped out it smells strong. Dispersed through hair however it is much more subtle and gives a nice shine

Maybelline Dr Rescue (from €2.99)

If you regularly abuse your nails, chew them, don’t bother with base coat and pick off polish you’re not alone. Go back to basics by cutting them short and using protective treatments to aid recovery. This quartet is inexpensive and ranges from protective base and top coats to cuticle treatment.

L’Occitane Melting Honey Exfoliating Sugars €27

A delicious, indulgent bath or shower time treat that gently scrubs away dead skin. Shea butter and rare organic lavender honey are also combined in the the companion Ultra Soft Cream. It all smells good enough to eat, so good in fact that I caught one of my cats having an exploratory lick.

Shiseido Ever Bloom (from €53)

I’ve been dying to write about this for ages but because it wasn’t available until now I held fire. This is a light, sophisticated floral that smells expensive. It doesn’t hit you over the head with a scent bomb, it softly surrounds you with fragrance. This one is a crowd pleaser, I can see it becoming very popular.

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The Body Shop Oils of Life Intensely Revitalising Essence €25.50

A lovely blend of three oils suspended in a water base that is applied using the Korean method. Use this essence after cleansing and before serum to enhance your skincare routine so that more moisture and nutrients can sink straight into your clean skin. It could well be a lifesaver for dehydrated skin during the winter months