S&P’s Top 10 Products for the Ultimate Beauty Prep

The Best Beauty Buys 2021 have been revealed in the May Beauty Issue of SOCIAL & PERSONAL, which is in stores now. The issue is a treasure trove of beauty inspiration for all of our brides-to-be, with 130 winning lotions and potions from skincare, body care, and hair care, all carefully tried and tested by the S&P Beauty Team. Here we give you our edit of the top 10 essential products you need for your big day beauty prep.

1/ Best Cleansing Oil: Codex Beauty Bia Wash Off Cleansing Oil

Codex Beauty Bia wash off cleansing oil, winner of the best cleansing oil has quickly gained cult status among skincare experts and for good reason. This oil is luxurious and hard working it' light oil-to-milk cleanser formula removes impurities and makeup without stripping moisture leaving skin soft and balanced.

Available to buy online from codexbeauty.com (€78)

2/ Best Face Oil: Trilogy Rosehip Oil Antioxidant+

Top pick for Best Face Oil, Trilogy Rosehip Oil Antioxidant+ provides intense hydration plus daily antioxidant protection. Combining super antioxidants with essential fatty acids to give your skin a deep, nourishing moisture.

Available online from arnotts.ie (€36.95)

3/ Best Revitalising Mask: Seoulista Diamond Radiance

Seoulista Diamond Radiance was chosen as one of the best masks on the market, it exfoliates, brightens and hydrates skin, leaving a luminous salon-worthy glow. Made from naturally derived bio-cellulose, this one-step facial mask is infused with peptides and AHA’s for the ultimate brightening and anti-ageing treatment.

Available online from arnotts.ie (€5)

4/ Best Firm Treatment: Dibi Botox-like Lift creator

Billed as ‘Botox in a bottle, Dibi Botox-like Lift creator contains a complex of ingredients that assist in the production of collagen and elastin that improve the appearance of wrinkles, improving suppleness, providing an extraordinary firming effect.

Available online from osterleyskincare.com (€57.99)

5/ Best Body Moisturiser: Rituals Ritual of Mehr

Rituals Ritual of Mehr, winner of Best Body Moisturiser is a must-have product in your beauty rotation! Bright and flagrantly scented with a citrus top note, blended with a heart of florals and grounded with a dry down of cedarwood, this body cream leaves your skin feeling soft, supple and rejuvenated.

Available to buy online from boots.ie (€18.50)

6/ Best Body Polish: Bellamianta Glycolic Body Scrub

A must-have product for the tan obsessed, Bellamianta Glycolic Body Scrub was voted Best Body Polish for a reason. It uses a combination of rich oils such as Avocado and cleansing Sunflower Oil to soften the skin and a mixture of AHA's, glycolic and lactic acid, to naturally and gently exfoliate the skin, removing leftover tan and making your skin the perfect canvas for a new glow.

Available to buy online from boots.ie (€14.99)

7/ Best Nail Treatment: Dr Hauschka Neem Nail & Cuticle Oil.

If hand sanitiser has taken its toll on your nails then look no further than the Dr Hauschka Neem Nail & Cuticle Oil. Neem Nail Oil penetrates the nail to strengthen and fortify while softening cuticles. Using meem leaf extract strengthens keratin, fortifying nails against breakage, apricot kernel oil penetrates and moisturises nails for greater flexibility and extracts of chamomile and anthyllis soften and renew cuticles.

Available to buy online from drh.ie (€19.95)

8/ Best For Shine: Oribe Gold Lust Repair & Restore

S&P Beauty Awards judges rigorously tested the best of the best to find the perfect high shine hair product, Oribe Gold Lust Repair & Restore blew expectations out of the water with its rich formula and stunning results. Containing cypress and argan oils, this decadent shampoo restores moisture and protects from damage.

Available to buy online at cultbeauty.com (€17.90)

9/ Best Face Sculpting: Aliso Face Sculptor

Irish brand Aliso Beauty have added skincare and skin tools to their stable of hardworking beauty products. Their new face sculpting tool works the muscles on your face by gliding over cheekbones and jawline and can be used to apply skin creams more effectively.

Available to buy online from alisobeauty.com  (€34.95)

10/ Best Home Device: Myskincare Pro Hydration Steamer.

Start your home facial routine with the MySkincare Pro-Hydration Steamer. Make the spa experience more personal with this easy to use, lightweight and premium quality facial steamer. The steam gently opens pores and makes way for a deep clean, leaving skin feeling supple and renewed.

Available to buy online from myskincare.ie  (€129.00)

Grab yourself a copy of SOCIAL & PERSONAL’s  May issue to see the full comprehensive list of The Best Beauty Buys 2021.

- Gráinne