Fans of London brand Molton Brown can now get their posh soap fix at the supermarket with the new Abbott & Broome range from Aldi.
The German giant has collaborated with Dublin manufacturer Burgess Galvin to produce a range of delicately scented liquid soaps (€1.49) and shower gels (€1.99), at a fraction of the price of its lookalike inspiration.
Make your own invigorating body scrub by mixing equal parts granulated sugar and olive oil – the sugar exfoliates and the oil will leave skin beautifully moisturised.
Foxy Lady
Aromatherapist Andrea Garland is known for using quirky containers to house her exotic balms, favouring vintage inspired tins, brooches and necklaces. This oversized ring contains a hydrating lip balm for glamorous touch-ups. Le Renarde ring costs £34; refills are £5.
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On the nose
Artisan fragrance creation is alive and well in Galway’s Kirwan’s Lane thanks to Cloon Keen’s Margaret Mangan, whose talent for marrying unusual ingredients gives an out-of-the-ordinary sensory experience. Exotic smelling candles with names such as Cassis Leaf , Rose Tea and Tiare Flower will scent a room for 60 hours, which is a lot of bang for your €26.95. Castana (€70) is a new eau de parfum for winter with a strong note of Haitian vetiver (an ingredient more usually associated with masculine scents) combined with jasmine for a strong, spicy statement scent. cloonkeenatalier.com and Arnotts, Henry Street, Dublin.
I can't live without
FIONA HEANEYCreative Director of Irish fashion label Fee G Designs
My fragrance:Alien by Thierry Mugler – I have been wearing it for four years. Its woody tones have a masculine appeal, yet it is sensual and incredibly feminine. I feel confident wearing it.
My skin savers:Clarins Beauty Flash Balm is always a winner and Yves Saint Laurent Touche Éclat helps my tired eyes.
My blue mohair Fee Gcoat: The pop of colour is just fantastic and it's also warm and cocoon-like for winter.
