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Beauty and grooming gifts are easy wins at Christmas, and some of the most popular brands are on offer right now. Here are well-reviewed picks for skincare fans, hair styling and shaving, all available in Ireland.
We haven’t tested these products ourselves. Our picks are based on independent expert reviews (linked below) and the manufacturers’ specifications. Prices change often, so each product links to today’s price.
Quick picks
- Skincare lover: Dermalogica Smart Response Serum.
- Hair styling on a budget: BaByliss Air Style 1000, an affordable air styler.
- Smooth blow-dry: BaByliss Big Hair rotating brush.
- Closest electric shave: Braun Series 9 PRO+.
- Stubble and short beards: Philips OneBlade 360.
- Home haircuts: BaByliss Super-X Metal clipper.
- Budget beard trimmer: Remington Barba.
Skincare
The Dermalogica Smart Response Serum is a multi-tasking daily serum for hydration, brightness, redness and the look of fine lines. Lir Pharmacy has it well below Dermalogica Ireland’s own price. A reviewer at The Zoe Report found her skin looked calmer and more even within about a week; it isn’t aimed at breakouts.
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Dermalogica Smart Response Serum 30ml
Best for: Dry, dull or redness-prone skin
-41%A lightweight daily serum that targets several concerns at once: dehydration, dullness, redness and the look of fine lines. A reviewer found her skin looked calmer and more even within about a week. It’s still a premium product and isn’t aimed at breakouts, but at €99.99 it’s far below the usual Irish price.
What we like
- Tackles hydration, tone, redness and fine lines in one step
- A pea-sized amount covers the face and absorbs quickly
- Well below Dermalogica Ireland’s own price
- Sold by an Irish pharmacy
Watch out for
- Still a premium price for 30ml
- Not designed for acne or breakouts
- Dark spots take longer to improve
€99.99RRP €169-41%
Hair styling
The BaByliss Air Style 1000 is an affordable alternative to much pricier air stylers, with four heads to volumise, smooth and curl. TechRadar found it noisy and best on hair that’s mostly dry. The BaByliss Big Hair rotating brush gives a smooth blow-dry with lift at the roots, according to Refinery29, but isn’t for big bouncy curls. More options in our hair dryer and styler guide.
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BaByliss Big Hair Rotating Hot Air Brush
Best for: Smooth, volume blow-dry
A light, easy rotating brush that gives a smooth blow-dry with lift at the roots. It’s not for big bouncy curls and takes a little practice, but it’s a popular, affordable styling gift.
What we like
- Smooth, sleek results with root lift
- Rotates in both directions
- Light and easy to hold
- Ionic, with boar and nylon bristles
Watch out for
- Not for big curls
- Takes practice, especially at the back
See today’s price - 27.8
BaByliss Air Style 1000 Hot Air Multi-Styler (2136U)
Best for: Budget Airwrap alternative
-50%An affordable alternative to much pricier air stylers, with four heads to volumise, smooth and curl. It’s noisy and works best on hair that’s mostly dry, but at half price it’s a great-value gift.
What we like
- Volumises, smooths and curls
- Four styling heads included
- Very affordable on offer
Watch out for
- Noisy
- Slower, best on hair that’s around 80% dry
- Only one curling barrel size
€39.99Was €79.99-50%
Shaving and beard care
The Braun Series 9 PRO+ is one of the most advanced shavers around, with a very smooth finish in one or two passes, according to Expert Reviews; it only does a clean shave and is pricey even on offer. The Philips OneBlade 360 suits stubble and short beards and is gentle on skin, though blades are an ongoing cost. The Remington Barba is one of the best budget beard trimmers Expert Reviews has tested.
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Braun Series 9 PRO+ Electric Shaver (9615s)
Best for: Closest electric shave
A top-tier foil shaver that gives a very close, comfortable shave. Pricey even on offer, and it only does a clean shave, but it’s a standout upgrade or gift.
What we like
- Very close, smooth shave
- Adapts power to beard density
- Waterproof, wet or dry
- Made in Germany
Watch out for
- Expensive
- Mostly plastic build
- No stubble guards
- Two-pin charger, no USB-C
See today’s price - 28.4
Philips OneBlade 360 Face Beard Trimmer & Shaver (QP2734/30)
Best for: Stubble and easy shaving
A comfortable all-in-one trimmer and shaver that suits stubble and short beards well. It won’t give a razor-close shave, and blades are an ongoing cost, but this pack includes a spare.
What we like
- Gentle on skin
- Flexible blade reaches tricky areas
- 5-in-1 comb (1–5mm)
- Spare blade included
- Waterproof, easy to rinse
Watch out for
- Not as close as a foil shaver
- Replacement blades are pricey
- No USB-C (USB-A cable)
See today’s price - 38
Remington Barba Beard Trimmer (MB320C)
Best for: Budget beard trimmer
One of the best budget beard trimmers: easy zoom-wheel lengths, low-maintenance ceramic blades and a 3-year guarantee. The 40-minute battery is short, but you can use it plugged in.
What we like
- 9 lengths (1.5–18mm) on a zoom wheel, no combs to swap
- Ceramic, self-oiling blades
- Pop-up detail trimmer
- 3-year guarantee
Watch out for
- Only about 40 minutes per charge
- Doesn’t cut as close as some rivals
See today’s price
Home haircuts
The BaByliss Super-X Metal Series clipper won a Tech Advisor Editors’ Choice award for its build quality, strong cutting and around three hours of battery. The charging stand is basic and it still uses Micro-USB.
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BaByliss Super-X Metal Series Cordless Hair Clipper
Best for: Home haircuts
Excellent clippers with great build quality, strong cutting and around three hours of battery. The stand is basic and it still charges by Micro-USB, but for home haircuts and fades it’s a big step up from cheap clippers.
What we like
- Powerful, precise cutting
- Solid metal body
- About 3 hours of cordless use
- 10 guide combs plus 2 taper guides
Watch out for
- Charging stand feels basic
- Micro-USB rather than USB-C
- Heavy for long sessions
See today’s price
More gift ideas: shavers and beard trimmers, stocking fillers and all Christmas gift ideas.
Sources: The Zoe Report (Dermalogica Smart Response Serum), TechRadar (BaByliss Air Style 1000), Refinery29 (BaByliss rotating brush), Expert Reviews (Braun Series 9 Pro+), Tech Advisor (BaByliss Super-X Metal Series), Expert Reviews (Remington Barba).