Trending 6th February 2026 by Jade Hayden

Everything Team STELLAR Is Loving This Week

From bronzer to blushes

Spring is officially here – but looking outside, you wouldn’t know it.

But despite all of the doom and gloom, Team STELLAR has still been having a lovely enough time.

Here’s everything we’ve been loving this week.

Head of Digital Jade is loving… A gorge serum

The weather is awful, and so is my skin as of late.

Well, okay, ‘awful’ may be a stretch but it’s definitely not as hydrated and happy as it usually is. So, naturally, I’ve been trying a whole load of skincare products to try and get my glow back.

Ultraceuticals’ Ultra C+ Rejuvenating C Chebula Serum has just launched in Ireland, and it’s exactly what my skin has been craving.

The serum is clinically proven to visibly firm, lift and brighten skin in just 30 days. I’ve only been using it for about a week now, but already my skin has been feeling plumper and looking brighter. 

A must for these dull days.

Editorial intern Nia is loving… A bronze with no sun

Since February has started, the sun has completely disappeared or maybe it’s just gotten very good at hiding.  

As an Irish girl who loves a bronzed makeup look even in the depths of winter weather, my go-to staple is the Benefit Hoola Bronzer.  

The Hoola is a best seller and an award-winning matte powder bronzer, with varying shades and sizes of the product it’s a great addition to your makeup routine 

This product gives the illusion I have just been back from a week in Spain, it blends effortlessly and my everyday makeup wouldn’t be complete without it.

Jade is loving… Lip blushes

I truly cannot describe how obsessed I am with MERIT Beauty’s new range of Lip Blushes.

Yes, I am big lip combo gal, and yes, I love trying new combos from different brands, but over the past few weeks I have worn nothing but MERIT Lip Blushes – for the simple reason that they are next level.

They’re super smooth, they’re gorgeous on, and they leave my lips feeling and looking hydrated.

The gel-wrapped pigments deliver smooth, buildable colour, while a sesame-based active helps boost hydration. It looks like a lipstick, but it really doesn’t act like one.

The new range comes in a load of shades but my favourite has got to be Archival (a gorgeous berry red) and Bespoke (a soft matte brown). So stunning.

Nia is loving… A pawsome lunch

Petmania is proudly celebrating 10 years of Operation TransPAWmation, a decade long educational programme dedicated to helping pets live happier, healthier lives. 

A new nationwide study suggests Irish owners are increasingly anxious about what ‘’old age’’ looks like for their furry companions.

Research reveals, 60% of owners are deeply concerned about age-related health issues, with 42% admitting they are worried about their pet’s mental wellbeing. Yet 40% of owners have no idea how to manage their concerns, this is where Petmania step in to give comfort. 

At a special lunch this week, experts Veterinary Surgeon Elsie O Byrne-White, Clinical Animal Behaviourist Alice Chau and Play and Enrichment Specialist Hannah Gibbs shared their incredible insight into animal health and behaviour – while some dogs got some treats too! 

Petmania is encouraging pet owners across Ireland to sign up to Operation TransPawtation to receive expert tips, personalised guidance and in-store support for you and your pet.

Jade is loving… A daily tea reset

Life can get a little busy sometimes. So busy that so many of us rarely find the time to relax, re-set, and take a moment for ourselves.

As women it’s important to practice self care. To put ourselves first, to practice daily acts of kindness, and to build resilience in whatever ways we can.

One tiny act of resistance could come by actively slowly down instead of speeding up. And what better way to do that than to take 15 minutes of mindfulness with a cup of botanical tea.

Solaris Tea are a herbal infusions and organic tea brand, all about reconnecting to the senses and practicing mindfulness in a fun, easily achievable way.

Enjoy your daily act of kindness and choose your re-set revolution with a cup of Solaris Organic Matcha Premium Culinary Grade in the morning, and set yourself up for a day of empowerment and productivity. 

Continue your day by taking small moments for yourself: whether that’s by doing a slow at-home yoga session, cooking a nutritious meal, or taking a Compact Whole Leaf Teas and Botanical Infusion out and about with you. 

Just pop one in your bag, and you’re set up for the day. Optimum self care.

You can find out more about Solaris Tea here. 

Nia is loving… Oily hair no more

Typically on day two after washing my hair I find I’m already reaching for the dry shampoo. As an oily haired girl I thought there’s not much I can do. 

After a recommendation from a friend, I caved and decided to try the Kerastase Specifique Bain Divalent Shampoo this week.  

Not only is my hair now lasting more than two days, but it also feels healthier and looks shinier – it also smells great!

The product is pricier than what I’m used to spending on my shampoo and I was sceptical before buying.

But sometimes you just need to treat yourself, splash the cash and try some new products. I am glad I did anyway.