The new place for cheap, quick hair and makeup? Thanks, PenneysThe PS . . . X Glissed pop-up at the Mary Street store is no-frills – and a no-brainerFri Feb 23 2018 - 06:00
Irishness is a coat you can’t take off, and it can smother youLaura Kennedy: My brother returns with the accoutrements of adulthood – and a wifeWed Feb 21 2018 - 09:40
A skincare range so good the man in my life stole it from meThe arrival of Fetch beauty to Ireland is good news for real lovers of quality skincareMon Feb 19 2018 - 07:35
Valentine’s Day: The perfect time to pick your relationship apartIt seems – anecdotally at least – that there is something to Freud’s assertion of compensating traitsWed Feb 14 2018 - 06:00
What is the best foundation of the year so far?If you like great coverage and a dewy texture, NARS Natural Radiant Longwear foundation is perfectWed Feb 14 2018 - 06:00
First date make-up: five products that make everyone look groomedEssential products to help you look your best in the early stages of a relationshipMon Feb 12 2018 - 08:20
Abortion: by vilifying ‘the other side’ we harm ourselvesLaura Kennedy: By vilifying ‘the other side’ and deciding that they are less human in some way, less well intended, or more monstrous, we harm ourselvesWed Feb 07 2018 - 06:00
‘Anti-ageing’ products are a myth but you can still manage the damageBeauty: All we can do is manage damage – and serums and eye creams can helpMon Feb 05 2018 - 01:01
Never mind the cynics, Clinique’s new gym makeup is excellentBeauty: The new collection has some people crying ‘notions’ but it’s a handy capsule collectionThu Feb 01 2018 - 06:00
How to fill your make-up bag for less than €30Beauty: you don't have to spend a fortune to refresh your lookMon Jan 29 2018 - 07:18
Maybe he’s just being a kid? I’m out of my depth when giving parental adviceLaura Kennedy: I don’t possess what must be the terrifying responsibility for another human lifeSun Jan 28 2018 - 06:00
Don't rub plastic into your skin: 5 microbead-free exfoliantsBeauty: Small enough to wash down drains, microbeads pose a risk to marine lifeWed Jan 24 2018 - 11:08
How to do what you need to do, even if the idea paralyses youLaura Kennedy: Resistance is the best word – a force which flourishes counter to our willWed Jan 24 2018 - 06:00
Do you have ‘flankles’? How to get rid of flaky winter skinMasks, creams and oils for a more moisturised 2018Mon Jan 22 2018 - 10:15
In praise of partners who pick up the pieces: ‘he found me on my knees sniffling like a child’Laura Kennedy: My mother used to say that mugs were vulgar, and that the tea didn’t taste the same in themWed Jan 17 2018 - 06:00
Beauty: What are the essentials to pack in your gym bag?‘A tampon will stop a nosebleed nicely if you don’t mind the funny looks'Sat Jan 13 2018 - 06:00
Five ways to improve winter-ravaged skinSkin giving you trouble? Picking up small habits will bring results you craveWed Jan 10 2018 - 05:30
New Year resolutions my foot. How can we change if we don’t even know who we are?Laura Kennedy: So much change is involuntary, or unconscious, but through it all, we presume that there is a “me”; an immutable “self” who remains intact regardless of the changes that occurSun Jan 07 2018 - 06:00
Why do we mock, or fear those who change their minds?When we have a change in perspective, those who remain within can feel judgedWed Jan 03 2018 - 06:00
Hunt for beauty bargains without leaving your couchPlenty on offer online for those who fancy treating themselves without facing the sales madnessFri Dec 29 2017 - 06:00
What were the top 20 beauty products of 2017?It might not have been the best year, but it was a stellar one for makeup and skincareWed Dec 27 2017 - 12:54
At this time of year we notice everything wrong in our livesLaura Kennedy: Christmas is a time for togetherness, if at all possible, and that should not come at anyone’s expenseWed Dec 27 2017 - 06:00
Last minute beauty gifts: you’ve left it late, but help is at handBeauty: when it comes to choosing that special gift, we’ve selected this fantastic fiveSat Dec 23 2017 - 06:00
Pessimism might be more useful than we think – especially at ChristmasLaura Kennedy: Pascal’s work is a comfort because at this performative time of yearWed Dec 20 2017 - 06:00
What do you buy men who say they don’t need anything for Christmas?There are plenty of beauty-related gifts for men who say they don’t need anythingSat Dec 16 2017 - 06:00
Nobody is perfect. We are all in need of urgent improvementLaura Kennedy: It can sometimes be difficult to know when criticism is validWed Dec 13 2017 - 06:00
These illuminating products will brighten up the dullest skinLayer on the right products to keep yourself radiating through winterWed Dec 13 2017 - 06:00
Secret Santa gifts under €20 (even if you hate everyone in the office)Beauty: Little parcels and tubs of goodness can help bring some office cheerMon Dec 11 2017 - 08:00
Forget dodgy counterfeit makeup - here are six bargain versions of the originalsFake versions of a beauty product are no substitute for a cheaper alternativeFri Dec 08 2017 - 10:10
Gliterally irresistible: The seasonal joys of glitterA guide to some of the best glitter beauty products for the Christmas party seasonFri Dec 08 2017 - 06:00
‘The more we avoid our lives, the more problems we have to avoid’Laura Kennedy: Soon, the light of spring will mean the dark embrace of bed will hold less temptationWed Dec 06 2017 - 06:00
Irritated by the winter scourge of dehydrated skin? Help is at handBeauty: It may come as a surprise but dehydrated skin isn’t the same as dry skinSat Dec 02 2017 - 06:00
Meet the farmer who grows flowers for Chanel. . . and the perfumer, Olivier Polge, who creates new scents for the legendary brandSat Dec 02 2017 - 06:00
Seven of the best luxury candles to light up your lifeExpensive? Yes. But scented candles are one of life’s joys, especially in winterThu Nov 30 2017 - 06:00
A surprising thing happened. I found myself agreeing with a priestLaura Kennedy: Fr O’Donnell suggests Catholics substitute ‘nativity’ for ‘Christmas’, to reflect how we now think of the seasonWed Nov 29 2017 - 06:00
Prone to skin breakouts? Fixes for teenage skin and beyondBeauty: Most of us will experience congestion, breakouts and shine from our teen years and beyond, here’s how to deal with themSun Nov 26 2017 - 19:37
Second highest market for fake tan in the world? Take a bow, IrelandIreland's love affair with fake tan has been a golden opportunity for the Irish tan-entrepreneur Marissa Carter of Cocoa BrownSat Nov 25 2017 - 06:00
I’m not sure why I went to the bereavement support groupLaura Kennedy: Around the two-year mark is, apparently, a good time to get counselling for griefWed Nov 22 2017 - 06:00
10 great beauty advent calendars (and one not to waste your money on)Beauty: Laura Kennedy reports on what are basically ‘Kinder Eggs for adults’Tue Nov 21 2017 - 08:38
Add warmth and depth to blue and green eyesLaura Kennedy: While it can be a frightening colour it is also a declaration of confidenceSat Nov 18 2017 - 06:00
Three of the best full coverage foundationsHeavier coats and scarves mean you often want a heavier base. Laura Kennedy picks some of the bestWed Nov 15 2017 - 07:17
Save your child’s life or save 10 kids you don’t know – what would you do?Laura Kennedy: We don’t want to say we don’t care about the other children, or that they are less important than our own childWed Nov 15 2017 - 06:00
The only five make-up brushes you actually needFive brushes, covering all budgets, and not a sponge applicator in sightMon Nov 13 2017 - 12:03
Live in Ireland but don’t drink alcohol? You’ll be treated with extreme suspicionLaura Kennedy: We put forth, and comfortably accept, a narrative which allows us to excuse inexcusable behaviour committed when drunkWed Nov 08 2017 - 08:57
Irish men are ditching beards: a guide to barefaced cheeksLaura Kennedy On Beauty: In the Great Bearding (2014-2017) beard oils did a booming tradeMon Nov 06 2017 - 06:54
Make-up for men - it hides a multitudeMen can benefit from cosmetics just as women doThu Nov 02 2017 - 07:15
Harvey Weinstein case confronts us with an uncomfortable truthFew of us are immune to the cowardice that enabled Weinstein’s behaviourWed Nov 01 2017 - 06:00
Proper cleansing: The fastest route to better skinIf you wear make-up, cleansing twice is essential and oil-based products are a good startMon Oct 30 2017 - 05:45
Sometimes in life, you think ‘how the hell did I end up here?’Free will is a sexy topic in both popular and academic philosophy – and it’s easy to see whyThu Oct 26 2017 - 08:44
Halloween-friendly makeup you can wear all winter longVampy and glam is great for the witching season but it can work on other occasions tooWed Oct 25 2017 - 06:56
