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The new place for cheap, quick hair and makeup? Thanks, Penneys

The new place for cheap, quick hair and makeup? Thanks, Penneys

The PS . . . X Glissed pop-up at the Mary Street store is no-frills – and a no-brainer

Fri Feb 23 2018 - 06:00
Irishness is a coat you can’t take off, and it can smother you

Irishness is a coat you can’t take off, and it can smother you

Laura Kennedy: My brother returns with the accoutrements of adulthood – and a wife

Wed Feb 21 2018 - 09:40
A skincare range so good the man in my life stole it from me

A skincare range so good the man in my life stole it from me

The arrival of Fetch beauty to Ireland is good news for real lovers of quality skincare

Mon Feb 19 2018 - 07:35
Valentine’s Day: The perfect time to pick your relationship apart

Valentine’s Day: The perfect time to pick your relationship apart

It seems – anecdotally at least – that there is something to Freud’s assertion of compensating traits

Wed Feb 14 2018 - 06:00
What is the best foundation of the year so far?

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 perfect

Wed Feb 14 2018 - 06:00
First date make-up: five products that make everyone look groomed

First date make-up: five products that make everyone look groomed

Essential products to help you look your best in the early stages of a relationship

Mon Feb 12 2018 - 08:20
Abortion: by vilifying ‘the other side’ we harm ourselves

Abortion: by vilifying ‘the other side’ we harm ourselves

Laura Kennedy: By vilifying ‘the other side’ and deciding that they are less human in some way, less well intended, or more monstrous, we harm ourselves

Wed Feb 07 2018 - 06:00
‘Anti-ageing’ products are a myth but you can still manage the damage

‘Anti-ageing’ products are a myth but you can still manage the damage

Beauty: All we can do is manage damage – and serums and eye creams can help

Mon Feb 05 2018 - 01:01
Never mind the cynics, Clinique’s new gym makeup is excellent

Never mind the cynics, Clinique’s new gym makeup is excellent

Beauty: The new collection has some people crying ‘notions’ but it’s a handy capsule collection

Thu Feb 01 2018 - 06:00
How to fill your make-up bag for less than €30

How to fill your make-up bag for less than €30

Beauty: you don't have to spend a fortune to refresh your look

Mon Jan 29 2018 - 07:18
Maybe he’s just being a kid? I’m out of my depth when giving parental advice

Maybe he’s just being a kid? I’m out of my depth when giving parental advice

Laura Kennedy: I don’t possess what must be the terrifying responsibility for another human life

Sun Jan 28 2018 - 06:00
Don't rub plastic into your skin: 5 microbead-free exfoliants

Don't rub plastic into your skin: 5 microbead-free exfoliants

Beauty: Small enough to wash down drains, microbeads pose a risk to marine life

Wed Jan 24 2018 - 11:08
How to do what you need to do, even if the idea paralyses you

How to do what you need to do, even if the idea paralyses you

Laura Kennedy:  Resistance is the best word – a force which flourishes counter to our will

Wed Jan 24 2018 - 06:00
Do you have ‘flankles’? How to get rid of flaky winter skin

Do you have ‘flankles’? How to get rid of flaky winter skin

Masks, creams and oils for a more moisturised 2018

Mon Jan 22 2018 - 10:15
In praise of partners who pick up the pieces: ‘he found me on my knees sniffling like a child’

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 them

Wed Jan 17 2018 - 06:00
Beauty: What are the essentials to pack in your gym bag?

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 skin

Five ways to improve winter-ravaged skin

Skin giving you trouble? Picking up small habits will bring results you crave

Wed Jan 10 2018 - 05:30
New Year resolutions my foot. How can we change if we don’t even know who we are?

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 occur

Sun Jan 07 2018 - 06:00
Why do we mock, or fear those who change their minds?

Why do we mock, or fear those who change their minds?

When we have a change in perspective, those who remain within can feel judged

Wed Jan 03 2018 - 06:00
Hunt for beauty bargains without leaving your couch

Hunt for beauty bargains without leaving your couch

Plenty on offer online for those who fancy treating themselves without facing the sales madness

Fri Dec 29 2017 - 06:00
What were the top 20 beauty products of 2017?

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 skincare

Wed Dec 27 2017 - 12:54
At this time of year we notice everything wrong in our lives

At this time of year we notice everything wrong in our lives

Laura Kennedy: Christmas is a time for togetherness, if at all possible, and that should not come at anyone’s expense

Wed Dec 27 2017 - 06:00
Last minute beauty gifts: you’ve left it late, but help is at hand

Last minute beauty gifts: you’ve left it late, but help is at hand

Beauty: when it comes to choosing that special gift, we’ve selected this fantastic five

Sat Dec 23 2017 - 06:00
Pessimism might be more useful than we think – especially at Christmas

Pessimism might be more useful than we think – especially at Christmas

Laura Kennedy: Pascal’s work is a comfort because at this performative time of year

Wed Dec 20 2017 - 06:00
What do you buy men who say they don’t need anything for Christmas?

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 anything

Sat Dec 16 2017 - 06:00
Nobody is perfect. We are all in need of urgent improvement

Nobody is perfect. We are all in need of urgent improvement

Laura Kennedy: It can sometimes be difficult to know when criticism is valid

Wed Dec 13 2017 - 06:00
These illuminating products will brighten up the dullest skin

These illuminating products will brighten up the dullest skin

Layer on the right products to keep yourself radiating through winter

Wed Dec 13 2017 - 06:00
Secret Santa gifts under €20 (even if you hate everyone in the office)

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 cheer

Mon Dec 11 2017 - 08:00
Forget dodgy counterfeit makeup - here are six bargain versions of the originals

Forget dodgy counterfeit makeup - here are six bargain versions of the originals

Fake versions of a beauty product are no substitute for a cheaper alternative

Fri Dec 08 2017 - 10:10
Gliterally irresistible: The seasonal joys of glitter

Gliterally irresistible: The seasonal joys of glitter

A guide to some of the best glitter beauty products for the Christmas party season

Fri Dec 08 2017 - 06:00
‘The more we avoid our lives, the more problems we have to avoid’

‘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 temptation

Wed Dec 06 2017 - 06:00
Irritated by the winter scourge of dehydrated skin? Help is at hand

Irritated by the winter scourge of dehydrated skin? Help is at hand

Beauty: It may come as a surprise but dehydrated skin isn’t the same as dry skin

Sat Dec 02 2017 - 06:00
Meet the farmer who grows flowers for Chanel

Meet the farmer who grows flowers for Chanel

. . . and the perfumer, Olivier Polge, who creates new scents for the legendary brand

Sat Dec 02 2017 - 06:00
Seven of the best luxury candles to light up your life

Seven of the best luxury candles to light up your life

Expensive? Yes. But scented candles are one of life’s joys, especially in winter

Thu Nov 30 2017 - 06:00
A surprising thing happened. I found myself agreeing with a priest

A surprising thing happened. I found myself agreeing with a priest

Laura Kennedy: Fr O’Donnell suggests Catholics substitute ‘nativity’ for ‘Christmas’, to reflect how we now think of the season

Wed Nov 29 2017 - 06:00
Prone to skin breakouts? Fixes for teenage skin and beyond

Prone to skin breakouts? Fixes for teenage skin and beyond

Beauty: Most of us will experience congestion, breakouts and shine from our teen years and beyond, here’s how to deal with them

Sun Nov 26 2017 - 19:37
Second highest market for fake tan in the world? Take a bow, Ireland

Second highest market for fake tan in the world? Take a bow, Ireland

Ireland's love affair with fake tan has been a golden opportunity for the Irish tan-entrepreneur Marissa Carter of Cocoa Brown

Sat Nov 25 2017 - 06:00
I’m not sure why I went to the bereavement support group

I’m not sure why I went to the bereavement support group

Laura Kennedy: Around the two-year mark is, apparently, a good time to get counselling for grief

Wed Nov 22 2017 - 06:00
10 great beauty advent calendars (and one not to waste your money on)

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 eyes

Add warmth and depth to blue and green eyes

Laura Kennedy: While it can be a frightening colour it is also a declaration of confidence

Sat Nov 18 2017 - 06:00
Three of the best full coverage foundations

Three of the best full coverage foundations

Heavier coats and scarves mean you often want a heavier base. Laura Kennedy picks some of the best

Wed Nov 15 2017 - 07:17
Save your child’s life or save 10 kids you don’t know – what would you do?

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 child

Wed Nov 15 2017 - 06:00
The only five make-up brushes you actually need

The only five make-up brushes you actually need

Five brushes, covering all budgets, and not a sponge applicator in sight

Mon Nov 13 2017 - 12:03
Live in Ireland but don’t drink alcohol? You’ll be treated with extreme suspicion

Live in Ireland but don’t drink alcohol? You’ll be treated with extreme suspicion

Laura Kennedy: We put forth, and comfortably accept, a narrative which allows us to excuse inexcusable behaviour committed when drunk

Wed Nov 08 2017 - 08:57
Irish men are ditching beards: a guide to barefaced cheeks

Irish men are ditching beards: a guide to barefaced cheeks

Laura Kennedy On Beauty: In the Great Bearding (2014-2017) beard oils did a booming trade

Mon Nov 06 2017 - 06:54
Make-up for men - it hides a multitude

Make-up for men - it hides a multitude

Men can benefit from cosmetics just as women do

Thu Nov 02 2017 - 07:15
Harvey Weinstein case confronts us with an uncomfortable truth

Harvey Weinstein case confronts us with an uncomfortable truth

Few of us are immune to the cowardice that enabled Weinstein’s behaviour

Wed Nov 01 2017 - 06:00
Proper cleansing: The fastest route to better skin

Proper cleansing: The fastest route to better skin

If you wear make-up, cleansing twice is essential and oil-based products are a good start

Mon Oct 30 2017 - 05:45
Sometimes in life, you think ‘how the hell did I end up here?’

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 why

Thu Oct 26 2017 - 08:44
Halloween-friendly makeup you can wear all winter long

Halloween-friendly makeup you can wear all winter long

Vampy and glam is great for the witching season but it can work on other occasions too

Wed Oct 25 2017 - 06:56
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