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20th October 2025
01:26pm BST
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Space NK has always reminded me of one of those stores your (richer) friends went to when on holidays in America. They would return with lip glosses, nail polishes, and face masks we'd never even heard of, and were incredibly jealous of.
Fast forward 16 years, and we finally have a Space NK of our own here in Ireland. We're also now earning our own money and can rival the hauls of our former teen friends.
However, we're also trying to be responsible adults and save a chunk of our income, but we're also not going to completely deprive ourselves of a few beauty products here and there.
After all, the days of buying cheap concealer and discounted shampoo are behind us. We're now investing in our beauty routines, rather than splurging on products just because they're a fiver.
We're more conscious than ever of the money we're spending on products, and want to actually invest in items that benefit our skin, hair, and bodies.
That's why Space NK has long been one of the most loved shops on the high street. It sells a range of high-end but affordable brands, including Rare Beauty, Summer Fridays, Byoma, Glossier, and Ouai.
I'm limiting myself to a €50 beauty shopping spree every couple of months, and here are the products under €50 worth picking up in Space NK.
Rare Beauty has been a firm favourite, but it's a little too pricey for us most of the time. Luckily, the brand has launched a collection of affordable Christmas sets this year, and the mini fragrance and blush set is at the top of our list.
It includes Rare Eau de Parfum 5ml and Soft Pinch Liquid Blush in the shade Happy. The fragrance features notes of vanilla, ginger, sandalwood, caramel, and pistachio.
An oil-free moisturiser is always welcome in our books, especially when it's from Byoma.
Improve your skin’s tone and texture with the Byoma Moisturising Gel Cream, a cooling, oil-free moisturiser that helps to strengthen the skin barrier. With an alcohol and fragrance-free formula, it is perfect for those with sensitive skin.
There is one thing that we're always willing to spend a little more money on, and that is shampoo. We're now realising how much damage we caused to our hair from years of straightening it and box dying, but investing in our haircare is helping it recover.
One shampoo that lives up to the hype is the Ouai Fine Hair Shampoo. It includes hydrolysed keratin and biotin, which means the clarifying shampoo helps to strengthen and invigorate finer gruaig.
It will always be the perfect little treat in Space NK, and one I'll pick up time and time again. My personal favourite is the Black Cherry shade, but you can find your personal favourite here.
Summer Fridays Hydrated Holiday Trio includes Lip Butter Balm Vanilla, Dream Lip Oil and Jet Lag Eye Patches. This trio of skincare products works to nourish and moisturise the lips and undereye area.
This is also a lovely Christmas gift for your best friend or sister.
