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Charlotte Tilbury ‘grey goo’ is the beauty product of the summer

Charlotte Tilbury ‘grey goo’ is the beauty product of the summer

Beauty: Charlotte Tilbury's Unisex Healthy Glow is a tube of instant sun

Mon Jul 03 2017 - 06:00
How to keep your skin looking and feeling good

How to keep your skin looking and feeling good

If your skin is good in your 20s, you don’t have to work too hard to maintain it

Thu Jun 29 2017 - 12:00
The State encourages marriage, but I'm not interested in the State's take

The State encourages marriage, but I'm not interested in the State's take

Coping: It’s bizarre for the Government to have any role in the union of two people

Thu Jun 29 2017 - 06:00
Laura Kennedy’s favourite beauty products for under €10

Laura Kennedy’s favourite beauty products for under €10

If you can find something at €5 rather than €35, why on earth wouldn’t you?

Mon Jun 26 2017 - 06:00
Urban Decay opens in Dublin: what's worth queuing for?

Urban Decay opens in Dublin: what's worth queuing for?

Laura Kennedy on the beauty booty that's exclusive to the popular make-up brand's first standalone shop which has opened on Grafton Street

Fri Jun 23 2017 - 10:00
Easy summer beauty for pasty Irish skin

Easy summer beauty for pasty Irish skin

Warmer days are tough on pale skin but getting a glow is a few clever products away

Thu Jun 22 2017 - 12:00
Conor McGregor is audacious but let's focus on Floyd Mayweather’s misogyny

Conor McGregor is audacious but let's focus on Floyd Mayweather’s misogyny

Coping: Conor McGregor’s audacity attracts attention but Mayweather’s views on women are horrifying

Thu Jun 22 2017 - 08:00
What is ‘period face’ and what beauty products can help?

What is ‘period face’ and what beauty products can help?

Laura Kennedy has some advice to perk up grey skin pallour experienced during menstruation

Mon Jun 19 2017 - 10:15
Best beauty buys for the men in your life

Best beauty buys for the men in your life

As Father’s Day approaches, we find ways to stop manly hands stealing

Thu Jun 15 2017 - 12:00
‘I was diagnosed as depressed. My grandmother was sectioned’

‘I was diagnosed as depressed. My grandmother was sectioned’

Laura Kennedy: Diagnosis and treatment of mental illness are often shots in dark

Thu Jun 15 2017 - 05:00
Laura Kennedy's top ten beauty buys for under €20

Laura Kennedy's top ten beauty buys for under €20

From a must-have highlighter for a fiver to Kendall Jenner's favourite cheap as chips shampoo

Mon Jun 12 2017 - 06:00
The best summer candles and home fragrances

The best summer candles and home fragrances

A luxury candle or diffuser boosts the atmosphere, promotes relaxation and is a treat

Thu Jun 08 2017 - 12:00
Christianity is an exercise in cherry-picking

Christianity is an exercise in cherry-picking

There is textual basis in many religions for terrible acts. There must be a way to recognise the real impact and context of terror attacks

Thu Jun 08 2017 - 06:00
How to get the most out of your morning shower

How to get the most out of your morning shower

... but indulge yourself at bath time. Try these bath and shower products to reinvigorate and relax

Thu Jun 01 2017 - 12:00
Politeness is a higher virtue but it’s hard in the face of rudeness

Politeness is a higher virtue but it’s hard in the face of rudeness

Coping: The fact that someone is rude to you doesn’t mean that emulating them is the only possible response

Thu Jun 01 2017 - 06:00
Beauty is in the eye cream when you’re older

Beauty is in the eye cream when you’re older

Eyes can betray stress and tiredness more treacherously than any other part of the face

Thu May 25 2017 - 12:00
It’s possible to have a chip on your shoulder and still be correct

It’s possible to have a chip on your shoulder and still be correct

Coping: Philosophers are prone to as much pettiness and defensiveness as others

Thu May 25 2017 - 06:00
Which sun-protection cream should you wear?

Which sun-protection cream should you wear?

We have scoured the shelves for the best sun screen creams

Thu May 18 2017 - 12:00
‘You won’t want any tart. I hear you get enough of that already’

‘You won’t want any tart. I hear you get enough of that already’

Coping: My fiery grand-aunt wasn’t afraid to speak her mind. We should be more like her

Thu May 18 2017 - 06:00
The beauty buy that should be in every make-up bag

The beauty buy that should be in every make-up bag

It’s time to admit the highlighter to the hall of daily staples

Thu May 11 2017 - 12:00
Squash them or accept them? Life lessons from angry wasps

Squash them or accept them? Life lessons from angry wasps

Coping: In the dark, every unkind thought about yourself finds a tender spot and stings

Thu May 11 2017 - 06:00
Trinity students don’t deserve our sympathy? Discuss . . .

Trinity students don’t deserve our sympathy? Discuss . . .

Laura Kennedy: Luas works at College Green were disturbing students during study for final exams

Fri May 05 2017 - 06:00
Frizz, flat or floppy: The best fixes for summer hair

Frizz, flat or floppy: The best fixes for summer hair

A dry shampoo and even a dry conditioner are two must-haves for summer months

Thu May 04 2017 - 12:00
The ultimate holiday make-up essentials

The ultimate holiday make-up essentials

To make air travel easier I try to minimise liquid products while ensuring I have what I need

Thu Apr 27 2017 - 12:00
They said ‘Fair play’, but they meant ‘Thank goodness she’s not my daughter’

They said ‘Fair play’, but they meant ‘Thank goodness she’s not my daughter’

Coping: Women don’t get pregnant alone. So don’t abandon young single mothers

Thu Apr 27 2017 - 06:00
Don’t believe the hype: beauty buys worth your cash

Don’t believe the hype: beauty buys worth your cash

These hard-working products can save you money and time

Thu Apr 20 2017 - 16:38
‘I stopped exercising and got a bit chubby’ –  cue the shame sirens

‘I stopped exercising and got a bit chubby’ – cue the shame sirens

Coping: Shame should be fought, or reasoned away

Thu Apr 20 2017 - 06:00
Primer time: the best way to keep your face in place

Primer time: the best way to keep your face in place

A good primer is very useful on bad skin days, special occasions and in hot weather

Thu Apr 13 2017 - 12:00
The  outrage brigade: ‘Getting offended is a choice’

The outrage brigade: ‘Getting offended is a choice’

Coping: We are more egotistical and less kind when placed at a remove from one another

Thu Apr 13 2017 - 06:00
The best make-up for over-60s

The best make-up for over-60s

Beauty Report: Choose the right products for mature skin and your makeup will always be your friend

Thu Apr 06 2017 - 12:00
'I was single for a very long time. First by choice, then by habit'

'I was single for a very long time. First by choice, then by habit'

Coping: trailing down a country lane after someone’s wandering horse reminded me of the ways in which relationships can be tedious

Thu Apr 06 2017 - 06:00
Lighter foundations for spring and summer

Lighter foundations for spring and summer

It’s time to switch foundation for warmer weather

Thu Mar 30 2017 - 13:00
Why do we trust our instincts when we are often proved wrong?

Why do we trust our instincts when we are often proved wrong?

Coping: The fact that we feel, or believe, or insist that something is a certain way doesn’t make it so

Wed Mar 29 2017 - 06:00
'I can't talk to my mum about the future, only reach into the space she left'

'I can't talk to my mum about the future, only reach into the space she left'

Coping: now that my mother has gone I will never be parented again

Fri Mar 24 2017 - 06:00
No present for Mother’s Day yet? She'll love something on this list

No present for Mother’s Day yet? She'll love something on this list

if you’re older than seven, a homemade macaroni frame won’t cut it

Mon Mar 20 2017 - 06:00
Yes, oils do suit every skin type. We've found the best

Yes, oils do suit every skin type. We've found the best

Laura Kennedy’s beauty report: don’t let fears of grease or acne put you off

Thu Mar 16 2017 - 14:00
After a partner cheats, how do we forgive, forget and move on?

After a partner cheats, how do we forgive, forget and move on?

Coping: It isn’t always wise to try to repair an important relationship after a betrayal, but it is possible

Wed Mar 15 2017 - 09:00
‘Regrets? A few. But  we often dismiss our former selves as less competent’

‘Regrets? A few. But we often dismiss our former selves as less competent’

Adopting ‘Carpe Diem’ outlook because we could be dead tomorrow is not constructive

Fri Mar 10 2017 - 06:00
Keep skin balanced and prevent breakouts

Keep skin balanced and prevent breakouts

Avoid alcohol-based cleansers and make friends with acids

Thu Mar 09 2017 - 14:00
All of the pleasure, none of the work - quick beauty fixes

All of the pleasure, none of the work - quick beauty fixes

Laura Kennedy's Beauty Report: products to help you appear polished in a rush

Thu Mar 02 2017 - 14:00
‘My feet are on foreign soil, and my mind is at home’

‘My feet are on foreign soil, and my mind is at home’

Coping: After wanting badly to get out, Ireland has a way to call you back

Wed Mar 01 2017 - 06:00
Make-up that makes you look like you’re not wearing any

Make-up that makes you look like you’re not wearing any

How to achieve the not so effortlessly natural look

Thu Feb 23 2017 - 14:00
Embrace ‘holistic anarchy’ and lose your anxiety, guilt and fear

Embrace ‘holistic anarchy’ and lose your anxiety, guilt and fear

Daniel Pinchbeck’s new book offers a revolutionary view of how to live

Thu Feb 23 2017 - 10:45
Set the fig tree of life on fire and other lessons from Sylvia Plath

Set the fig tree of life on fire and other lessons from Sylvia Plath

The Bell Jar’s protagonist is rather like a young Plath herself, and lots of young women

Wed Feb 22 2017 - 06:00
Bumpy Ride Blush and 8 more ways to brighten up your skin

Bumpy Ride Blush and 8 more ways to brighten up your skin

Consider focusing on lips and cheeks for a fresher, natural take on an easy spring face

Thu Feb 16 2017 - 14:00
Procrastination: 'If I stay at my desk and play Candy Crush for hours, I can say I was working'

Procrastination: 'If I stay at my desk and play Candy Crush for hours, I can say I was working'

Coping: 'There is a corner of my mind devoted to haughtily disdaining people who procrastinate, a sure sign I am one of them'

Wed Feb 15 2017 - 05:00
Imbalanced skin plagues us all but help is at hand

Imbalanced skin plagues us all but help is at hand

For everyday problems the right topical product can save the day

Thu Feb 09 2017 - 14:00
'Love is ... treating your partner's worst aspects kindly'

'Love is ... treating your partner's worst aspects kindly'

As Valentine’s Day approaches, rage over an onion bhaji puts things in perspective

Wed Feb 08 2017 - 06:00
Perfect palettes, whatever your price range

Perfect palettes, whatever your price range

Beauty Report: palettes tend to be pricey but can be invaluable

Thu Feb 02 2017 - 14:00
‘A pointed finger is a victim’s logo – it’s a synonym for surrender’

‘A pointed finger is a victim’s logo – it’s a synonym for surrender’

Coping: Nobel prize winner Joseph Brodsky has some advice for avoiding self-pity

Wed Feb 01 2017 - 06:00
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