The expert guide to changing your hair colour Sabrina Hill of Cork’s Kopper salon shares her top tips and aftercare adviceFri Feb 10 2023 - 05:00
Is your eye cream doing anything, and do you need one? Laura Kennedy: They can’t eliminate dark circles or reverse the ageing process, but the right eye cream will brighten and tightenLaura Kennedy: They can’t eliminate dark circles or reverse the ageing process, but the right eye cream will brighten and tightenFri Feb 03 2023 - 05:00
The easy, affordable routine to calm and balance your skinLaura Kennedy: Sometimes less is more. Give your skin a break from active ingredients with these deliciously bland productsFri Jan 27 2023 - 05:00
I’ve mastered the trick to applying this foundation, and never received as many compliments Jones Road’s What The Foundation went viral on TikTok, and for good reason, but it takes a while to figure outFri Jan 20 2023 - 05:00
Bargain beauty: 20 of the best budget buys for less than €20Laura Kennedy: If you’re on the hunt for affordable yet high-performing skincare, makeup and haircare products, look no furtherFri Jan 13 2023 - 05:00
Stress-free last-minute Christmas gifts for men, from €10 to €130Laura Kennedy rounds up the best beauty products to buy the man in your life, from €10 to €130Fri Dec 16 2022 - 05:00
‘Tis the season for a luxurious blow dry, and this salon is pure indulgenceLaura Kennedy: I floated out 30 minutes later with glossy, bouncy hair that held for three daysFri Dec 09 2022 - 05:00
The best eyeshadow palettes of 2022Make-up artist Lisa Eldridge has a new line of eye palettes, and they are simply beautifulFri Dec 09 2022 - 05:00
At this time of year, there’s no age limit on glitter Laura Kennedy: Ditch the beauty rules this party season and go full glam. If it makes you feel joyful, wear itFri Dec 02 2022 - 08:52
I’ve tested hundreds of hand creams, and this is the best oneLaura Kennedy: I want a single hand cream to serve all purposes, day and nightFri Nov 18 2022 - 11:06
How to cover a mammoth spot: prime, conceal twice and never, ever squeezeLaura Kennedy: Even beauty writers get spots. Here’s my fool-proof technique for concealing themFri Nov 11 2022 - 05:00
Caroline Hirons, beauty’s most influential woman, on Ireland, her success, and the power of honestyLaura Kennedy: At 52, Hirons’ career is at its zenith in an industry traditionally obsessed with youthFri Nov 04 2022 - 05:00
Special occasion make-up: The secret to a perfect, professional finish at homeLaura Kennedy: The right mask will give your skin a dewy plumpness that makes foundation sit and last betterFri Oct 28 2022 - 05:00
The best makeup brushes for a professional finishLaura Kennedy: Remember to keep them clean to get the right resultsFri Oct 21 2022 - 05:00
Laura Kennedy: The only powder that lives in my handbagThis product, used by a make-up artist, has converted meFri Oct 14 2022 - 13:00
No wipes, ever: How to cleanse sensitive skinKeep it simple, with warm water, a muslin cloth and a gentle cleanserFri Oct 07 2022 - 05:00
A transformative visit to the Dublin brow queenWhen I saw my friend’s perfect eyebrows I booked a flight home and an appointment with Kim O’SullivanFri Sept 30 2022 - 05:00
Laura Kennedy: It’s my forehead and I’ll Botox if I want toOpinion: No cream, serum, supplement or oil even comes close to its effects. But go to a qualified doctor, and don’t look for a discountFri Sept 23 2022 - 05:00
The one make-up primer that is really worth your moneyLaura Kennedy: Use this product under make-up for a buttery, soft-focus look which is incredibly flatteringFri Sept 16 2022 - 05:00
Retinol rules: How to use the most effective (and irritating) skincare ingredientRetinoids can be used to treat a range of skin issues, from acne and congestion to pigmentation, uneven texture and linesFri Sept 09 2022 - 05:00
The glow liquid skincare product that’s gone viral for a reasonLaura Kennedy: It’s time to give your make-up and skincare a seasonal resetFri Sept 02 2022 - 05:00
The autumn skincare reset: Give your skin a treat as the seasons changeLaura Kennedy: Skin conditions such as acne and eczema can be exacerbated by seasonal changeFri Aug 26 2022 - 05:00
As a beauty writer, these are the lipsticks I keep in my make-up bagLaura Kennedy: We can wear lipstick out to dinner again, or to the office. It’s a basic joy I deeply missed in recent yearsFri Aug 19 2022 - 05:00
Skincare in the sun: How to tackle post-sun pigmentationLaura Kennedy: SPF is the essential basic to prevent sun damage, but these products will help fade pigmentation over timeFri Aug 12 2022 - 05:00
Wedding guest beauty: How to get a pro body glowLaura Kennedy: If your skin is on show, your face and body should match in both shade and finishFri Aug 05 2022 - 05:00
The perfect bedtime shower routine to cool you down in summerLaura Kennedy: Your evening beauty regime should soothe skin and keep it moisturised without stickinessMon Aug 01 2022 - 05:00
How to keep make-up fresh on a warm summer’s dayLaura Kennedy: Nothing will keep your base in place on a hot day like primerFri Jul 22 2022 - 06:00
How to save your blond hair from summer damage With proper care you can keep your tresses in good condition and safe from sun, sea and chlorineFri Jul 15 2022 - 06:00
The best scented candles for the summer seasonMy mother’s house always smelt beautifully of something-or-other burning gently on the coffee tableFri Jul 08 2022 - 06:00
How to make your eye make-up stay put in hot weatherHere’s how to stop your eye look going from realist at breakfast to impressionist by lunchFri Jul 01 2022 - 06:00
Scent of summer: The best perfumes to buy nowAt this time of year, fragrances should be fruitier, lighter and more playfulFri Jun 24 2022 - 00:00
The best foundations to make your skin sing this summerFor plump, radiant summer skin, you need a sheer formula and light reflectionFri Jun 17 2022 - 06:00
The luxury summer bronzers for every skin toneA good bronzer will veil skin with a peachy glow that looks like real sunFri Jun 10 2022 - 06:00
Five low-effort beauty products to bring on holidayA facial SPF with a glowing finish, a foundation, colour product, hair cream and perfumeFri May 27 2022 - 06:00
Period Face: the dermatologist’s advice on ‘the big spot’Resist the urge to pick, and use these products insteadWed May 25 2022 - 10:45
The best bridal beauty for this summer wedding seasonYou want lasting formulations but flattering, forgiving textures for your big dayFri May 20 2022 - 06:00
The best spring beauty products under €20Great value foot peel treatments, lip balms, serums and SPFsFri May 13 2022 - 06:00
The affordable haircare brand for a supermodel blow dryHairdresser Adam Reed has worked on famous heads from Madonna’s to Diane Kruger’sFri May 06 2022 - 06:00
Four of the best cleansers for face and bodyTaking your make-up off doesn’t have to be a chore, it can feel gloriousFri Apr 29 2022 - 06:00
Have you got a rash that won’t clear? It may not be what you thinkA goatee-like rash around the mouth, chin and nose may be perioral dermatitisFri Apr 22 2022 - 06:00
The best SPFs for under make-upSome sun protection creams will act like a primer, others won’t interfere with your foundationFri Apr 15 2022 - 00:00
Glow girl, glow: The glass-skin guide for springLighter foundations and warmer tones can brighten winter-weary complexionsFri Apr 08 2022 - 06:00
When the Dust Settles: Astonishing account of the elements of disaster we do not seeBook review: Lucy Easthope’s is an entirely unique vision of the human experienceThu Apr 07 2022 - 06:00
The best mascaras for every lash typeLengthening, thickening or waterproof? A Brown Thomas beauty stylist has the answersFri Apr 01 2022 - 12:05
Mother’s Day beauty gift inspirationThere are many kinds of Irish Mammy, but few who won’t warm to a nice beauty productSat Mar 26 2022 - 00:00
The good concealer guide: ‘It’s absolutely key to a great skin finish’A good concealer is beauty’s fire extinguisherSat Mar 19 2022 - 00:00
Think you can't use oils on your skin? Think againThey aren’t something to fear and are useful to everyone, especially those with dry skinSat Mar 12 2022 - 00:00
We are living through a nail renaissanceIn conversation with Julia Diogo – manicurist to model Rosie Huntington-WhiteleySat Mar 05 2022 - 00:00
Weather-proof hair products for voluminous locksVolume starts at the root, so a shampoo suited to your hair type is essentialSat Feb 26 2022 - 00:00
Skincare: should we treat our bodies like our faces?There is a very welcome trend for ingredients-led body care products right nowSat Feb 19 2022 - 00:00
