Beauty

Beauty news, makeup reviews, skin care products, trends and advice from The Irish Times

Simone Gannon: Blush is back in the spotlight and here are four of the best

Four foolproof formulas to freshen up your face. Think glow instead of grease

This Irish beauty product wants to enhance your overall wellbeing

The rich texture of Cleanse Castor Oil from Ground Wellbeing, combined with the scent – a heady blend of cardamom, ginger, peppermint and fennel – creates an intense sensation

What does the widespread use of Botox and fillers say to our daughters?

Make-up, moisturisers and keeping fit used to be enough. Now there should be no evidence of lived experience etched on your face

Simone Gannon: Six budget beauty products that far outperform their price point

Brilliantly formulated and a bargain at under €20 each

Huda Beauty’s Easy Blur Foundation review: ‘My skin looked Photoshopped’

Simone Gannon puts Huda Beauty’s newest foundation to the test

Victoria Beckham Beauty is (finally) available in Ireland. Here are the best products to try

Chic, refined and definitely posh – this quietly luxurious brand is poised to shake up make-up bags across the country

Simone Gannon: I’ve used one brand of mascara for more than seven years. Here’s why

Fluttery, flawless and less than €20. What’s not to love?

If you’re curious about Korean skincare, here are four products to try

Gold standard of good skincare doesn’t require a splurge

Simone Gannon: This new facial treatment at The Shelbourne is a mind-and-body experience

There was an aspect that I can only describe as ‘smushing’ - it wasn’t unpleasant, just uniquely intense

Simone Gannon: Three texture sprays I rely on to give my hair extra oomph

Sorry, I can’t hear you over the volume of my hair

Simone Gannon: The summer make-up collection I look forward to every year

Chanel’s new collection features 14 pieces bursting with fantastical, mostly wearable colours

Simone Gannon: The new beauty products I really rate

Cute pots of cream blush, a do-it-all face palette and more

I tried a high-street mole scanning service: far from cheap but it beats long waiting lists to see a dermatologist

Simone Gannon: Waiting lists to see a dermatologist in Ireland are long, sometimes extending to a year or more, even with a GP referral letter in hand

Simone Gannon: Skincare essentials I’m packing for my summer holidays

These lovely products will elevate your skin and your whole holiday experience

Simone Gannon: A fuss-free face treatment that always makes me feel amazing

Base Skin in Galway delivers a masterclass in customer service with bespoke treatments tailored to your skin

Simone Gannon: This Irish-brand eyeliner replaced all others in my make-up collection

Irish beauty brands are killing it. Here’s another one to have on your radar

Simone Gannon: Brilliant mini beauty products for summer getaways

Beat your baggage allowance by packing smarter

Simone Gannon’s verdict on Charlotte Tilbury’s new stick foundation

Glow from the Unreal Skin Sheer Glow Tint Hydrating Foundation Stick is nothing short of obnoxious – it’s blinding

Simone Gannon: The affordable Irish haircare line that should be on your radar

Salon-worthy results for less than €20, thanks to Andrew Fitzsimons

Simone Gannon: Multitasking beauty products to have on hand

Try these no-fuss reliable skincare and make-up products to achieve more with less

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