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The gorgeous Rêve de Miel collection by NUXE already has stellar reputation as essential products for dry and sensitive skin, and now the French brand has added two new products to the range.

NUXE is one of the best-loved French beauty brands for a reason; they hold a deep respect for nature, they value the protection of bees and create only the highest quality goods.

To prepare yourself and our skin for the harshness of winter, Rêve de Miel will now have a rich balm for the face and a silky, melting oil balm for the body. Just when we thought we couldn't love them more than we already do, NUXE only go and gift us with two glorious goodies. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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1. Ultra-Comforting Face Balm, €29.50

NUXE's face balm is a divinely comforting treat for the skin, and has become an essential staple for dry skin both at night and during the day.

Its ultra-rich formula provides a medley of nourishing, soothing and repairing active ingredients: Honey, Shea Butter, Safflower Ceramides and precious Botanical Oils

The face balm also contains Propolis Oleoactive, a 100 percent natural, French active ingredient. They make sure to use an eco-friendly extraction method for their ingredients.

Propolis is produced by bees and contains over 300 active molecules with anti-oxidant, soothing, nourishing, repairing and purifying properties.

2. Melting Body Oil Balm with Honey, €25.90

The glorious oil balm provides an effective response to intense dryness using highly-concentrated nourishing properties.

The body oil balm has a high concentration of fatty acids (Argan and Borage Precious Botanical Oils), which provide the skin with maximum nutrition.

Its silky balm texture melts over the skin and transforms into a fine oil when massaged, cloaking the skin in a beautiful potion with luscious notes of Honey, Mimosa and Vanilla. We can't get enough of it.

 

3. Deliciously Nourishing Body Scrub, €26.50

This two-in-one scrub is honestly a delight, featuring Honey, Sugar Crystals and Precious Oils for exfoliating and nourishing the body in a single step. 

On contact with water, its balm texture transforms into a lotion, covering the skin in a soft protective veil. If you want to refine and smooth the skin's texture, this should be your go-to product.

4. Ultra-Rich Cleansing Gel, €20.50

This rich gel for your face and body uses honey to cleanse, with a gentle action thanks to its botanical-origin cleansing base.

Use in the shower or add some to a warm bath for skincare perfection. Its scented notes will soothe both your skin and mind, it's self-care heaven.

5. Repairing Super Balm with Honey, €20.90

This product combines the concentrated strength of Honey with Beeswax and precious Botanical Oils to nourish and repair very dry and weakened areas of the face and body.

Balloon Vine diffuses its soothing properties to relieve sensations of tightness and itching. Use on your chin, elbows, heels and sides of the nose for healing effects.

6. Hand and Nail Cream, €9

We dream of having this silky potion with Honey and Botanical Oils within easy reach at all times, to deploy its nourishing, anti-oxidant and repairing properties all the way to the tips of the nails, with no sticky or oily effect.

A must-have product to protect hands from wind and cold this autumn/winter. We hate the feeling of chapped hands, but NUXE have solved all our dehydrated skincare problems.

Even though 'Winter is Coming', there's no need to have a skincare panic moment. We adore how the French brand truly value and respect nature, and it's reflected perfectly in their Rêve de Miel range.

Nuxe is available from Arnotts, selected Boots, Cloud 10 Beauty, Lloyd’s pharmacy, McCauleys pharmacy and all other major pharmacies nationwide.

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Choosing that very special beauty product at the week can be difficult, there is an extensive list of brands and exciting new collections involved.

This week, however, it has never been easier to decide what our faves are; L'Occitane's new lip and mega mask collection has absolutely swept the competition away.

We're already huge fans of the legendary Provence-inspired company, which prides itself on creating high quality products and preserving the natural beauty of the environment.

As if we didn't love them before, now L'Occitane are releasing their incredible lip collection, featuring moisturising balms, scrubs and lipstick infused with fruits, vegetables and herbs from Provence and the Mediterranean Basin.

Alongside their unprecedented new lip care and make-up collection, they're also gifting the world with their new mega masks; one to exfoliate for radiance, one which soothes the skin and one that purifies it.

Words can't explain how excited we were to test out these goodies, and they truly live up the hype. Between the freshness of their natural ingredients and their ability to cater for all skin types, what's not to love?

1. Lip scrub collection in 'Marmalade Kiss', 'Raspberry Crush' and 'Fabulous Fig':

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Apply their new lip scrubs to damp lips, gently massage and then rinse off with water for the perfect base before moisturising. They truly are the perfect preparation ritual before using lip balm and lipstick.

L'Occitane's 'Marmalade Kiss' delicious lip scrub contains Vitamin E and is enriched with pomegranate oil, pomelo, mandarin extract and carrot for exfoliating perfection. 

If you're looking for a sweeter taste to be left on your mouth, 'Raspberry Crush' and 'Fabulous Fig' have extracts from the fruit which bears their name, and we honestly can't get enough of the trio.

Coming in at just €16 each, the lip scrubs won't break the bank to get your mouth feeling fresh and fruity. You can nab all three scrubs on their website now, before they're out of stock.

2.  Fruity Lip Profector and 3-in-1 Delicious Multi-Balm

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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This duo are truly the most iconic way to soften up your lips this summer. As well as the Fruity Lip Perfector and 3-in-1 Delicious Multi-Balm, L'Occitane have added four fruity lip balms to deliver hydration and keep your mouth feeling exquisitely soft, for just €22 each.

Vitamin-rich fruits from Provence can be captured in treats for your lips, with all four delicious tinted lip balms boasting a creamy texture and sunny scent. The four flavours come in a range of colours and tastes; 'Miss Grenadine', 'Pink Calisson', sunny orange 'Carrot Fizz' and soft purple 'Gimme Mauve'.

The Fruity Lip Perfector is ideal for moisturising and adjusting the pH of your lips to show off their natural colour. It comes in a handy stick form, and uses a plumping formula for enhanced texture. We love how the yellow shade turns pink when it touches your lips, such a gorgeous treat.

The 3-in-1 Delicious Multi-Balm is the perfect primer to prepare the lips for lipstick, as a softening balm or a rich overnight mask. Long-lasting nourishment has never been so easy to achieve, using the beneficial properties of a blend of botanical oils.

3. Fruity Lipsticks

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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L'Occitane's groundbreaking new fruity lipsticks are beautifully colourful and smell positively gorgeous.

The range features nude, subtle shades for keeping it fresh and light, orange and scarlet tones for turning the heat up, and pink and violet hues for making an impression.

Each of the eight shades has something special, but our personal faves are 'Flamingo Kiss' and 'Provence Calling'. The fuchsia and purple colour splashes matched with fruity scents and ingredients are what make these goodies our faves this week.

For only €22, these lipsticks are absolutely unmissable. Head over to L'Occitane's website to choose your favourites.

4. Trio of mega-masks for that ready, set, glow mood

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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L'Occitane's Radiance Scrub, Soothing Mask and Purifying Mask are next level gorgeous, your skin will thank you for these.

The Soothing Mask is enriched with fresh blackcurrants from the Ardèche, and contains magnesium and calcium for maximising skin function. The gentle exfoliation of the blackcurrant seeds provide an instant refreshing sensation.

The Purifying Mask is made from freshly-cut, organic thyme from Provence, and the mattifying texture absorbs excess sebum and gently exfoliates. The Radiance Scrub contains natural fruit acids to remove the dead cells to leave you with your best complexion.

Nab the trio of mega-masks on L'Occitane's website now for just €32 each.

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Winter can be an absolute pain when it comes to your precious lips. We need them for so many things, especially kissing for Valentine's Day, but the bitterly baltic weather does it's best to dry them out.

We were intrigued by the science behind it, so asked Marie Therese, Head of Training with Graham Anthony Distribution, for the 411 on why our lips lose their coveted moisture.

She explained that our lips can become very dry because our lips do not have working sebaceous glands, which would serve the purpose of keeping our lips moist. Harsh conditions and ageing are also key factors.

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Cracks can appear as we grow older, and thinning can take place. In the winter, saliva containing amylase and maltase strips away the skin on our lips, leaving them exposed to dry air. (EW)

Basically; take care of ya mouth (Inside and out). We're talkin' dental, we're talkin lip balms, we're talkin' lip moisturising.

We've got you covered for the day of luuuurve; try any of these for February 14 and your lips will thank you for the kissing treatment.

1. Burt’s Bees Overnight Intensive Lip Treatment 

Burt's Bees has been around for a long time, namely because it's one of the best brands around when it comes to lip care.

Their Overnight Intensive Lip Treatment provides long-lasting moisturising properties for soft, smooth and healthy lips. Shield those puckers from dryness while you sleep with 100% natural Ceramide, so you wake up ready to smooch.

Oh, and it's 100% natural and free from parabens, phthalates, petrolatum or SLS's: We heart.

Buy: Feel Unique
Price: €8.39

2. Clarins Instant Light Lip Comfort Oil

This gorgeous product comes in seven shades, and honestly we have NEVER smelled anything so good in our lives.

The Instant Light Lip Oil is the ultimate lip care treatment, and contains three key plant extracts which nourish and comfort.

The non-sticky oil has a melting and lip plumping formula for a boost which will leave you feelin' unreal.

Buy: Debenhams
Price: €21
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3. AromaWorks Rejuvenate Lip Balm

AromaWorks Lip Balm is jam-packed with only 100% natural ingredients, and is SURE to revive your tired, dry lips.

Using a combination of shea butter and Maringa oil combined with jasmine, rose and neroli, the lip balm is considered pure luxury for your lips. 

Buy: Cosmetics Online and nationwide pharmacies
Price: €12

4. Uriage Bariederm Soothing Repair Barrier Lip Balm

Uriage have been upping the stakes for lip balms for years, and now the French skincare giant have made the first barrier lip balm to be formulated with Poly-2; an innovative patented complex offering triple action.

The brand is super trustworthy, and the soothing repair balm will be your new bestie.

Buy: Cosmetics Online and nationwide pharmacies
Price: €10

5. Sculpted by Aimee Connolly Lip Quads – The 4 in 1 Lip Liner Pen

All you need to do is click, twist and pout, according to Aimee Connolly. Her infamous 4 in 1 Lip Liner Pen comes in pink and nude editions, and is legit the holy grail of lip liners.

Multi-award winning makeup artist Aimee Connolly is changing the beauty game with long-lasting, non-drying, pout perfecting products. Line your lips to match your mood this Valentine's Day, with rose, bay, blush, peach, buff, pure, bare and rouge tones on offer.

Buy: www.aimeeconnolly.com
Price: €29.99

 6. Payot Nutricia Baume Lèvres Lip Balm

 The Payot Nutricia Lip Balm is a PERFECT for those hunnies with dry skin, who are seeking smoothness this Valentine's Day.

The unreal reparative lip treatment with a slightly pearlescent finish that works to comfort and nourish your lips.

The moisturising formula uses an Oleo-Lipidic complex, sweet almond, raspberry seed and meadowfoam oil to strengthen and restore the hydrolipidic barrier. This is science speak for; You + Payot = Kissability Level 9000.

Buy: Cosmetics Online
Buy: €19

 7. Delarom rich lip balm

Seeking hydration? Dryness prevention? Fuller puckers? Here's your answer.

Delarom's nourishing and absorbing lip care is unreal value, as well as being pure gorgeous when it comes to lip health. Trust us, it's 10/10.

Buy: Cosmetics Online
Price: €18

8. Glossier Balm Dotcom

*wells up* We actually can't find a single fault with Glossier's balm dotcom range. Literally. It makes us emotional. It even comes in six flavours; Original, Birthday, Rose, Cherry, Mint, and Coconut.

Their hydrating, multipurpose lip balm and skin salve is packed with antioxidants and natural emollients to nourish and repair dry, chafed skin.

Yup, you can use it on your lips and any external dry spots. God bless Glossier.

Buy: Glossier
Price : €12 each

9. Alpha-H Absolute Lip Perfector Lip Balm

 Absolute Lip Perfector is a multi-tasking lip treatment which combines serum and balm, and is infused with gorgeous peppermint, wild mint and honeycomb extract for the ultimate soft lips.

It also works as a powerful night-time anti-ageing treatment, with enhanced moisture which lasts ALL DAY and increased lip volume. Va Va Voom…

Buy: Cosmetics Online
Price: €30

10. Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask in berry

First introduced in South Korea in 2015, Laneige's master Lip Sleeping Mask has been given awards left, right and centre. But does it live up to the hype? HELLZ YEAH it does.

The gorgeous mask is applied at night, and by the time you awaken like a stunner Sleeping Beauty, you'll have supple, healthy smackers. Yas, it's incredible.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Buy: YesStyle
Price; €12.48 (on sale)

11. SoSueMe by Suzanne Jackson: 'SoKissMe' lip kits

Suzanne Jackson has just added a gorgeous line of lipstick/lip-liner pairs in the form of lip kits, in time for Valentine's Day.

The colours range from nudes to luscious roses to dark rouge, and we HAVE to have them all.

Shop their entire collection for just €95, with each lip kit coming in at €12.95. It's an absolute bargain.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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That concludes our top ten lip care products in preparation for Valentine's Day 2019; Happy Kissing, ladies.

We hope some (or all) of these items will spark joy, and give you the healthy lips you deserve.

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Winter is in full swing ladies, and it's only getting colder by the day. 

Rumour has it we are even expecting snow in the next few days, and so we must prepare ourselves. 

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The cold weather can have a very hard effect on your lips, leaving them dry, cracked and sometimes even sore. 

In light of this, we have come up with a lovely little list of ways you can keep those lips soft and smooth…

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1. Balm it up

It might sound funny, but you should apply a balm to your lips before you wash your face. Many facial washes and cleansers actually dry out the lips, leaving them raw to the elements. 

2. Oil is your friend

Instead of using lip balm, why not try almond oil on your lips? It is hypoallergenic, and contains contains free radical-fighters vitamins A and E.

3. Cool as a cucumber

If you have sore and dry lips, slice up a cucumber and place it on your lips for an hour. It will cool them, and moisturise them at the same time. 

4. Spicy no no

Put down those wings ladies, because spicy food is killer for chapped lips. Spices can really dry out that pout, AVOID! 

5. Exfoliate

Keep that pout silky soft by exfoliating as much as you can. You can mix sugar with almond oil, for a lovely DIY lip scrub. 

6. Avoid picking

This should go without saying, but you should avoid picking flaking lips! 

7. Stay away from matte

Matte lipsticks will totally dry out your lips. Stick to lipsticks with conditioners like vitamin E, oils, and shea butter.

8. Water is KING

Honestly, water is the most important thing of all. Keep your entire body hydrated this winter by drink water as much as you can. 

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There you have it ladies… pucker up! 
 

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Beauty is a funny thing. And as we grow up we hear, and listen to, a lot of beauty advice. 

This can come from our mothers, grandmothers, friends and… (now) bloggers, but there's some things that we're told that confuse the hell out of us. 

Here are some examples of beauty ironies we all need to follow:

You have to cut your hair to grow it

This one is often split down the middle as some people listen and some don't. But it's true, in order to make your hair grow longer, you have to cut it to get rid of the dead and nasty split ends. Now, go forth to the hairdressers!

 

The stuff you do to make your eyelashes look longer can actually break them

Miley Cyrus's recent incident is the perfect example of this. We wear mascara most days, which can dry out your lashes if not removed properly. We use a strange metal clamp to curl them, which can actually be quite dangerous (especially if your dog comes running at you) and some of us even get extensions, and when not done properly, can majorly damage our lashes.

 

The more you wear lip balm, the more you need it

Did you know this? Well it's true. Lip balm actually dries out your lips in the long run, leading you to buy more lip balm to get your smackers soft again. It's a vicious cycle. *face palm*

 

The more you squeeze your skin to get rid of the bad stuff, the more bad stuff gets in

We know it's tempting but this one is so true. Don't squeeze your skin. Ever. 

 

We put on a slab of make-up and call it 'no make-up'

Yes, we want to go for the natural look… but wearing foundation, mascara, bronzer and highlighter isn't actually all that natural. 

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Lip balm is one of those things where the more you use, the more you need to use – and it can get VERY annoying.

Weaning yourself off the gooey goodness isn’t easy, but it can be done! Here’s how:

Stop licking your lips
It’s hard to do when you’re not using lip balm, but you should really try. Licking your lips provides them with moisture which just evaporates, taking more moisture with it as it goes, which leaves your lips even more chapped.

Use a different lip balm
One that doesn’t contain menthol or lanolin as these ingredients can irritate your skin, which will have you reaching for the balm once again.

Don’t go cold turkey
Try and make the break slowly. If you use it every hour, try stretch it out to every three hours. When that becomes easier, stretch out the time again until eventually you are lip balm free.

Brush you lips
At the end of the day, brush the dry skin off your lips with an old toothbrush, and then apply some olive oil to give them some moisture for the night.

Join Lip Balm Anonymous
Seriously, it’s a thing. A joke thing, but nevertheless, at least you know you’re not alone in your stuggles! They even have a 12 step program!

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I love adding a splash of colour to my lips – it’s one thing that can totally transform a look and give you an extra confidence boost. But did you know that over a lifetime a woman can ingest around 9lbs (the equivalent of over four bags of sugar) worth of lip product?

Knowing that, it definitely makes sense to choose a natural option when it comes lip colour and thankfully Burt’s Bees have us covered. Not only do their products offer your lips exceptional natural care (their new Coconut and Pear Lip Balm is to die for!) but they also deliver a fantastic range of colours too.

Along side their beautiful tinted lip balms, lip shines and lip shimmers, they have just launched a new range of lip glosses. These glosses are highly pigmented and provide long lasting colour with a touch of pearlescent shine, while also being non-sticky. They have shades to suit all skin tones, with colours like Rosy Dawn and Spring Splendor that are perfect for fairer Irish skin and with over 18 shades, you’re bound to find the perfect one for you. Their lip shimmers also have some gorgeous on-trend coral shades that would pair perfectly with a light gloss like Sunny Day.

And don’t forget that Burt’s Bee have a wide range of body products that will nourish and protect your skin using carefully selected, all-natural ingredients. They’re even safe for the most sensitive skin types, leaving you feeling bee-utiful inside and out.

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Lip balm is for your lips, we all know that, but did you know that it is not the only use for it? In fact, the little tub that you have in your bag has a least five other uses that will make you face palm for never thinking about it before.

Does the job of a nail cream
No nail cream? No problem. Just rub a little lip balm onto your cuticles to moisturise and keep frayed edges down.

Tame your brows
Tame unruly brows by dabbing a little layer of balm over them to keep them in place.

Remove your ring
Put your ring on but now can’t get it off? Rub a little lip balm around the finger and voila!

Stops bleeding form shaving cuts
If your other half nips himself while shaving get them to dab a little balm onto the cut and it should stop the bleeding

Who knew such a small tub could do so much!

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If your make-up bag weighs the same as a bag of flour, then it’s quite likely you have products in there that you probably forgot you even owned.

While it’s okay to have nearly every beauty product on the market lying around the house, there’s no need for you to carry everything with you on a daily basis.

Here is all you need to stay fresh for a day:

Concealer
Where would we be without it? Concealer hides a multitude of sins, from nasty blemishes to unwanted dark circles.

Mascara
A good coat of mascara can instantly transform your face.

Blusher
A bit of blusher on your cheeks can make all the difference in the world. It will make you look rosy and alive.

Lip balm
There’s nothing worse than having cracked lips. Not only are they sore, but they’re also not pretty to look at.

Liner
One to shape your eyebrows and one for your water line – pencil liner is a God-send really.

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