The back-to-school must-haves and luxuries every mum deserves

Don't forget to look after yourself this back-to-school season

The School Run Throw-On

NEXT Brown / Floral Reversible Borg Quilted Jacket (RRP €96.50)

Two jackets in one? That’s the kind of back-to-school maths we can get behind. NEXT’s reversible quilted jacket is the perfect throw-on-and-go layer for busy mornings, with a cosy borg finish on one side and a chic brown quilted look on the other. The floral details and pop of cobalt-blue piping give it a stylish finishing touch, while the relaxed shape makes it an easy win with jeans, leggings or your favourite school-run trainers. Practical, cosy and effortlessly stylish - consider your autumn jacket sorted.

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The Five-Minute Face

Skingredients Skin Shield Moisturising and Priming SPF 50 PA+++ (RRP €57)

If your morning beauty routine has been reduced to the bare essentials, make this one of them. Skingredients Skin Shield SPF 50 PA+++ delivers all-important broad-spectrum protection, while a subtle peachy tint and dewy finish give skin that coveted clean-girl glow. Think fresh, no-makeup makeup skin with your daily SPF taken care of in one easy step.

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KIKO Milano Long Lasting Colour Lip Marker (RRP €10.99)

When you’ve got approximately five minutes to get yourself ready before the school run, a lip colour that stays put is a beauty-bag win. KIKO Milano’s Long Lasting Colour Lip Marker gives lips a lightweight wash of buildable colour that lasts for up to 10 hours, without the need for constant touch-ups. Quick to apply and easy to wear, it’s a simple way to feel a little more polished before heading out the door.

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Rimmel Thrill Seeker Mega Lift Brownie Pie Mascara (€15.99)

For busy mums needing a quick, effortless morning routine, a reliable mascara is an absolute staple. Rimmel’s Thrill Seeker Mega Lift Mascara in the viral shade Brownie Pie offers a softer, more natural alternative to stark black for everyday wear. Formulated with a hybrid wax texture and paired with a tapered wavy fibre brush, it delivers weightless volume and up to a 28-degree lash lift in just a few quick swipes. Smudge-resistant, flake-free, and designed for up to 24-hour wear, it keeps eyes looking bright, lifted, and naturally defined from the morning school run through to bedtime.

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The Little Luxuries 

Burberry Goddess Amber Vanilla Intense (€85/30ml, €124/50ml, €172/ 100ml)

Between endless lunchboxes and school drop-offs, a quick spritz of Burberry Goddess is the ultimate mini-treat for busy mums. Built around a rich trio of comforting vanillas laced with luminous lavender and warm amber, this luxurious gourmand fragrance offers an effortless moment of daily self-care. It leaves a sophisticated, long-lasting scent trail that serves as a beautiful reminder to indulge in a little self-love—even on the most chaotic days.

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Trinny London Take Back Time Eye Treatment (€82)

Early mornings, late nights, and the back-to-school juggle can quickly show around the eyes. Trinny London’s Take Back Time Eye Treatment is a time-defying eye treatment clinically proven to target the visible effects of time around the eye area. Proven to soften lines in just seven days, it visibly reduces the appearance of crow’s feet and under-eye lines in four weeks, while helping to improve puffiness and dark circles. With 24-hour hydration, it’s the perfect little pick-me-up for tired-looking eyes when you’re running on school-run time rather than beauty-sleep time.

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Dermalogica Skin Smoothing Cream Moisturiser (€89)

When your morning routine needs to be quick but your skin still deserves a little TLC, Dermalogica’s Skin Smoothing Cream is an everyday essential. Delivering 48-hour hydration while helping to protect skin from environmental stress, it leaves skin feeling hydrated, smooth and resilient with a healthy-looking glow. Ideal for normal, dry and combination skin, it’s a simple step for tackling dryness, dehydration, dullness and the appearance of fine lines - because busy mornings don’t mean your skincare has to be complicated.

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