Treating your mother right
Mother’s Day is fast approaching, and we all want to share something special with our mum or the mother-figure in our life.
Irrespective of age and preference, some cosmetics, fragrance, or skincare is always a welcome gift. There is nothing like the good feeling of giving a well thought out gift for your mum on 14 March.
Jo Browne luxury bamboo pillowcase set
Silky soft and luxurious, Jo Browne bamboo range delivers a new sleep experience. Why bamboo? It is among the smoothest fabrics, luxuriously soft with a feel like silky cashmere. The absorption, wicking and ventilation properties of bamboo are superior to that of cotton, helping you stay drier. It is perfect for menopausal skin. It is extremely breathable, more so than cotton, hemp, or many oil-based synthetic products. It is cooler in summer and warmer in winter. Bamboo fabric is hypoallergenic so it’s great for those who suffer from sensitive skin or eczema. The set is €39.95. To match, the Jo Browne Bamboo Eye Mask for €19.95 will block out the light for total relaxation and restful healthy sleep.
Fragrances
For over a decade Marc Jacobs has stunned us with fragrances and none is more well-known than Daisy. His latest interpretation of the fragrance is Eau so Intense, 50ml €83, which a new, deeper version of the original Daisy fragrance. As the name suggests the fragrance is floral with top notes of pear, strawberry, and bergamot.
YSL Libre Eau de Toilette from €76 is laced with a splash of sparkling bergamot, crystalline pear, and crisp apple accord.
Skin
Skingredients Skin Protein, €42 for 30ml, is a packed full of essential vitamins for your face like vitamin A, pro-collagen peptide, vitamin C and vitamin E. Other rock star ingredients include rooibos tea extract and green tea extract which has antioxidant protection and sunflower seed oil which is a hydrating ingredient rich in fatty acids.
A perfect serum to help keep your mum's skin looking great, it is suitable for all skin types. It is not suitable for pregnant or breastfeeding mums though.
Daily aggressors such as weather, pollution, and mask wearing can cause your skin to lose its natural glow and radiance as the day progresses. Sized for on-the-go use, Seoulista Fresh Skin Facial Mist, for €14.99, can calm inflammation, boost hydration and create a barrier against environmental stressors. It leaves your complexion looking and feeling hydrated, calm, and soothed, helping to instantly renew your skin confidence.
The skin around the eye area is different from the rest of the face. Premature ageing of the eye area can present as fine lines, loss of elasticity or skin firmness. Ultraceuticals Ultra Firming Eye Cream, for €73, help visibly smooth out the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles for a more youthful appearance.