West of Ireland Beauty Brands You Should Know
Autumn is the perfect time to update your skincare routine, and better yet if you can do it with Irish products. The Irish beauty and wellness industry is thriving, and consistently proving that locally made products can compete with the best out there.
Keep scrolling to discover some of the trailblazing beauty and wellness brands from Galway and the West of Ireland.
Kinvara Skincare
This award-winning skincare range based in Co. Galway offers fully vegan products, made with the highest quality ingredients and carefully formulated by expert and founder Dr. Joanne Reilly.
Each formulation from Kinvara Skincare contains ingredients rich in omega fatty acids, antioxidants, anti-inflammatories, minerals and amazing active ingredients. We're fans of their nourishing body oil and new Vitamin C sheet masks.
Revive Active
Founded in 2011 by Daithí O’Connor, Revive Active is an Irish health supplement company whose supplements have become daily stables for thousands across the country.
An easy way to support everyday health, physical and mental agility, and beauty, there are supplements for every life stage and need, from kids and teens to beauty, joint care and more.
The Belle Brush
We are forever grateful to Nicola Coughlan for not gatekeeping this exceptional brand. Galway entrepreneur Nancy Costello transformed her own struggles with frizzy hair into a viral line of products, of which the The Belle Brush is the star.
With ultra-soft nylon bristles, the brush is designed to reduce tugging and prevent damage. A beauty staple for anyone, no matter the hair type.
The Burren Perfumery
The Burren Perfumery in County Clare is a family-run business rooted in community and tradition. Founded on the site of an old farm, it has grown into a thriving visitor destination under the guidance of owner Sadie Chowen, who brought her expertise in natural ingredients and training in France to the craft of perfumery.
Inspired by the unique flora of the Burren, the perfumery produces perfumes, soaps and lotions, alongside an onsite tearoom and herb garden. With a small team, the business blends heritage, sustainability and hospitality, welcoming visitors year-round to explore and experience its work.
Connemara Organic Seaweed Company
Born and raised on Lettermullen Island of the west coast, Noel Lee continues his family’s generations-old tradition of hand harvesting seaweed off the Connemara coast. Connemara Organic Seaweed Company offers sustainable, locally sourced kelp and seaweed products for health and nutrition. We can't recommend an organic seaweed bath enough to deeply moisturise the skin naturally.
Ella & Jo Cosmetics
Founded by beauty experts Charlene Flanagan and Niamh Ryan, Ella & Jo have garnered a host of international fans with their lush and award-winning cleansing balm.
They have created a core range of innovative, engaging products with real heart and have cultivated a die hard and passionate following.
Hawthorn Handmade Skincare
Based on a family farm beside Lough Carra, Co Mayo, these 100% natural skincare products are handcrafted by a mother-daughter duo, Elaine Kennedy and her mum Kathleen.
Rooted in generations of farming and crafting, Hawthorn Skincare aim to bring healing power of nature into your beauty routine.
Ultrapure Laboratories
Founded in the late 1980s by Vincent Dempsey, what began as a small purified water supplier in Corroy, Co. Mayo, has grown into a leading producer of natural wellness and skincare products. Now led by his son John, the company is known for its Epsom Salts, gels, and facial toners excellent for muscle recovery, skincare, and overall wellness.
Palm Free Irish Soap Company
Founded nearly 30 years ago by Tony and Kathy Hoynes, Palm Free Irish Soap is a family-run business based along the River Shannon.
In a world of greenwashing, Palm Free Irish Soap Company is the real deal when it comes to prioritising craftsmanship and sustainability. Handcrafted using pure Irish rainwater and natural organic fragrances, it's a simple yet beautiful way to elevate the every day.
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