Step inside textile artist Nicola Henley’s dreamy Co. Clare farmhouse
Step inside textile artist Nicola Henley’s dreamy Co. Clare farmhouse

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9 of the best events happening this bank holiday weekend
9 of the best events happening this bank holiday weekend

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IMAGE Active: Connect, Move & Thrive with Aoibhinn Raleigh & Vilte Jankunaite
IMAGE Active: Connect, Move & Thrive with Aoibhinn Raleigh & Vilte Jankunaite

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This Sandymount home is full of rich colour and clever storage solutions
This Sandymount home is full of rich colour and clever storage solutions

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Some of Ireland’s best autumnal forest walks to try over the mid-term
Some of Ireland’s best autumnal forest walks to try over the mid-term

Sarah Finnan

Page Turners: ‘The Bookseller’s Gift’ author Felicity Hayes-McCoy
Page Turners: ‘The Bookseller’s Gift’ author Felicity Hayes-McCoy

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4 AW outfit combinations to wear with loafers
4 AW outfit combinations to wear with loafers

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Television chef, cookbook author and Fused founder Fiona Uyema on her life in food
Television chef, cookbook author and Fused founder Fiona Uyema on her life in food

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Six supplements that will help you on your journey through menopause
Six supplements that will help you on your journey through menopause

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This cosy family home in Wicklow is on the market for €475,000
This cosy family home in Wicklow is on the market for €475,000

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5 Of The Best Skincare Pollution Fighters And Protectors


By Melanie Morris
22nd Aug 2016
5 Of The Best Skincare Pollution Fighters And Protectors

Pollution is never a good thing, but are we aware of the damage it’s doing to our skin? MELANIE MORRIS recommends five fabulous products that fight pollution and protect the skin.?

Prevage City Smart SPF50 Hydrating Shield, €65

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Tested in conditions with an AQI of 500+, this gamechanger product screens out 98% of harmful UVB rays; it provides broad spectrum UVA/UVB protection and improves skin tone whilst also reducing discolouration, thanks to a rich feed of anti-oxidants and exclusive DNA enzyme- boosting complex.

Kiehl’s Cilantro and Orange Extract Pollutant Defending Mask, €34

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A delicious leave-on, overnight mask, this uses oil from the coriander (cilantro) seed to boost skin barrier function, and antioxidant-rich orange extract to renew and nourish. Use up to three times weekly.

Clarins Booster Repair, €39?

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One of three elixirs (others are Detox and Energy) to restore the skin from external aggressors. ?Add a few drops to any skincare to reduce the feeling of discomfort, strengthen the skin and reduce environmental inflammation and redness. Can be used day and night.

SkinCeuticals CE Ferulic, €150

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A hero product in the antioxidant category, apply this impactful serum on cleansed skin each day as step one of a protective, effective skincare regime.

The Body Shop Himalayan Charcoal Purifying Glow Mask, €25

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Inspired by Ayurvedic traditions, this mud mask contains bamboo charcoal to draw out impurities from the pores, plus antioxidant-rich green tea and cleaning, anti-bacterial tea tree oil.