You know the bit in the movie "Love Actually" where Mr. Bean is the shop attendant wrapping a…read morepresent and he sprinkles lavendar in the parcel and lights insence over the gift? That's what I always think of in L'Occitane!! It's a gorgeous smells shop that has everything from lip balms to shampoos, shower gels to perfumes, soaps to moisturisers. And don't be put off boys, they also have a really nice men's range too. L'Occitane is lovely; lovely for gifts, lovely for mums, lovely for a treat... just lovely. And they put little bits of lavendar in your bag too!

L'Occitane is a well-known brand, and anyone who has ever shopped here knows what to expect. My mom…read moreand grandma love their stuff, the body-lotions and shower-gels, moisturising their skins with different fragrances. Many times have I wrapped them up for their birthdays, and received for mine. L'Occitane products wouldn't be my first choice, they just don't suit my skin-type very well, but for presents, it's a convenient stop. The shop in Dundum is just as the one I remember from home. Nicely laid out, easy to find what you're looking for and helpful staff. And you can get your pressies gift-wrapped as well. Saves you both time and trouble.

If you don't mind paying a steep amount for a hand cream, shover gel or a body scrub you might…read morewanna take a wee look at the selection in Molton Brown. Molton Brown is an upscale boutique selling lotions and beauty products with the same name. The first shop opened in London in the 1970s and the products have gotten great reviews from happy customers, so it doesn't seem you'd be throwing your money out the window. Most girls love to pamper their skin a little, especially when we get a gift set of luxury cleansers, lotions and hairtreats. These products could therefore be great as gifts (Valentines Day is coming up!) as a fancy skin-boost always hits the mark. Not to forget about the guys, the shop stocks a men's line too.

Amazing products and fantastic customers service. You need to try one of the soaps. All are fabulosread more

Booked in for a facial one December and was very disappointed having heard great things…read more Main issues were that that therapist had an odour issue which is less than relaxing when they are waving their arms over your face... My other big issue was that a mask was applied and the therapist left the room and came back 10/15 mins later when it was ready to wash off. I generally use this as an indicator as to whether I feel like I've gotten value for money - most good spas will use this time to massage arms/shoulders so that you're getting some sort of the treatment for the duration of the appointment. I'll accept that I din't complain at the time - but felt awkward complaining that the therapist smelled... Definitely will not return.

Got my brows shaped, waxed and tinted here. Was very impressed. Speedy service and was very happy…read morefor €27.

From the owner: Unique, quirky & totally cute, Benefit boutiques are like a candy store for grown up girlies! Our…read moreBeauty Artists and highly trained Brow Experts will take care of all your beauty and waxing needs.Famous for high quality iconic products with clever names, compelling packaging and quick fix solutions for every gal's beauty dilemmas, Benefit attracts women of every age from around the world.

Boots has embraced the Christmas spirit already, with a whole host of gift sets and stocking…read morestuffers on its shelves. However, in these straitened times, I wonder how many Homer Simpson beer hats it is going to shift, as customers seem to be a lot less willing to part with their hard won cash for talking key rings and the like. Bypassing the premature Christmas presents, this Boots has the usual great cosmetic and toiletry ranges, and those all important offers. However, look closely before you buy, as although the buy one get one free offers are obviously a gift from the heavens, check into those "2 for €4.50" ones - you might be saving just a few cent.