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This Galway self-build is a combination of striking architecture and stylish touches

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Alice Jary of Rúibín Galway on the importance of being committed to making change
Alice Jary of Rúibín Galway on the importance of being committed to making change

Sarah Gill

Where to eat, drink and shop in Galway, according to the locals
Where to eat, drink and shop in Galway, according to the locals

Holly O'Neill

48 Hours in Galway with Team IMAGE
48 Hours in Galway with Team IMAGE

Holly O'Neill

Where to stay for a Galway city mini break
Where to stay for a Galway city mini break

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Real Weddings: Nicole and Dan’s elegant wedding day in Co Galway
Real Weddings: Nicole and Dan’s elegant wedding day in Co Galway

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Business Club member competition: WIN a 3-month supply of SISTERLY supplements (and a water bottle!)
Business Club member competition: WIN a 3-month supply of SISTERLY supplements (and a water bottle!)

Sarah Gill

Everything the team packed for Galway
Everything the team packed for Galway

Holly O'Neill

Here are the best Irish Easter eggs to indulge in this weekend
Here are the best Irish Easter eggs to indulge in this weekend

Edaein OConnell

Announcing the shortlist for the IMAGE PwC Businesswoman of the Year Awards 2026
Announcing the shortlist for the IMAGE PwC Businesswoman of the Year Awards 2026

Edaein OConnell

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5 Beauty Oils To Revive Your Skin


By Jennifer McShane
24th Oct 2015
5 Beauty Oils To Revive Your Skin

Sometimes in the harsher winter climate, a moisturiser just won’t cut the mustard and keep that dry skin at bay. And rather than fret and spend a fortune on another cream, we recommend trying a beauty facial oil. Facial oils have only recently began to get popular on the beauty market; now many brands have brought out their own variation of the product. Oils are, in this writer’s humble opinion, vastly under-rated when it comes to reviving your skin.

Facial oils are wonderful for dry skin and a good quality oil will be naturally rich in fatty acids and antioxidants and will instantly soften your skin. Most oils are blends and work in different ways so do not assume they are all only for dry skin – the work for oily and combination too. You can use a vast array of natural oils for your hair, skin and nails but today we’re going to focus on oils we love that are specifically for use on the face; use them while double cleansing or when your dry skin needs a boost.

Here are five we can’t get enough of:

Creme De La Mer’s Renewal Oil

Creme De La Mer's Renewal Oil, €180
Creme De La Mer’s Renewal Oil, €180

No7 Youthful Replenishing Facial Oil

No7 Youthful Replenishing Facial Oil , €30.50
No7 Youthful Replenishing Facial Oil , €30.50

Superfacialist Rose Miracle Makeover Facial Oil by Una Brennan

Superfacialist Rose Miracle Makeover Facial Oil, €19.99
Superfacialist Rose Miracle Makeover Facial Oil, €19.99

Botanics Organic Facial Oil

Botanics Organic Facial Oil, €14.99
Botanics Organic Facial Oil, €14.99

DIOR INSTANT GENTLE Cleansing Oil

DIOR INSTANT GENTLE Cleansing Oil, €33
DIOR INSTANT GENTLE Cleansing Oil, €33

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