Beauty news, makeup reviews, skin care products, trends and advice from The Irish Times
If your ambition is to be a nail technician or a hairdresser, or to learn about lashes, skincare, waxing, make-up or massage, there are plenty of courses to get you started in this vibrant sector
Experts advise on the hair types best suited to extensions and those who should avoid taking the plunge
From a €10 eye cream to a revamped foundation, these are the new affordable beauty products to know about
From classic favourites to head-turning new launches, these are the best red lipsticks across a range of price points and finishes
The Voya Cryo Revive Ritual combines a full body massage with alternating heat and cold
Nothing beats botox for a smooth appearance, but other products and treatments can address fine lines and wrinkles and firmness
Plus, other make-up products that have earned a place on my ‘excellent for mature skin’ list
Wild Geese: Sydney-based Galway native Edel Duffy built an online cosmetics business sourcing a range of products from well-known Irish and UK brands
Next up in my series on the not-so-trendy, not-so-new beauty products I repurchase year after year is haircare
From hair tools to scalp tech and teeth whitening, at-home devices are becoming smarter and more user-friendly
The author is a witty, intelligent and perceptive guide to the increasingly grotesque work of having a self in public
From glycolic and salicylic acid to gentler PHAs, exfoliating acids have many benefits. But use with caution
The journalist and writer’s new essay collection dissects the concepts of beauty and identity in the present age
These fail-safe products have earned a permanent place in my make-up bag
From chlorine and seawater to heat and styling, summer can take its toll on your hair. Here’s how to work out what it actually needs
Products worth introducing, the ingredients to avoid and why less is always more
‘This new body neutrality space we’ve created is wonderful, but if we can’t have a laugh, it’s not going to work’
From overnight mousse to instant body gloss, these are the faux glow products I keep coming back to
Quick fixes for cooling overly sun-kissed skin, and the signs to stop treating it at home and seek medical help instead
As another birthday arrives, I find myself thinking less about trends and more about the routines that have shaped my life
From jelly perfume to sunscreen mist and a mini detangling brush, these are Simone Gannon’s suitcase essentials
The cosmetic designer and make-up artist to stars including Anne Hathaway and Jennifer Aniston is synonymous with skin that looks fresh, sculpted and glowing
New make-up and skincare launches to get your lips and cheeks summer-ready
A guide to what causes dark spots and the skincare products and treatments that can help to fade them
A fresher, more natural-looking alternative to foundation, skin tints come into their own during the warmer months
These skincare, make-up, hair and body products prove affordable beauty can still feel luxurious
Even in an overcrowded category, there’s always room for a great product – that’s what Skingredients has delivered
From sheer liquid tints to richly pigmented creams and high-shine body oils, these formulas stand out
It’s Skin Cancer Awareness Month, a timely reminder to check your skin, wear SPF daily and take changing moles seriously
Simple changes like washing your hands before cleansing can make a bigger difference than any fancy product
These are the products I use day to day, to feel like a polished, put-together version of myself
Dyson’s more compact take on a cult favourite hair tool will potentially appeal to those who have yet to try the original
How to properly care for the skin we forget most
Television: Kathryn Thomas’s thought-provoking documentary explores man and medicine’s quest to delay the ageing process
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
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