Laura Kennedy: I didn’t expect to move to Australia. I have no idea what I’m doing‘They swoop you from behind and they will draw blood’: the magpies are the strongest signifier that I’m not in Limerick anymoreWed Oct 04 2023 - 11:45
‘Here are the beauty products I’ll love forever’: Laura Kennedy bids farewellAs she departs for an Australian adventure, Laura Kennedy picks the six hero products she holds dearest after almost a decade as beauty columnist with The Irish TimesFri Sept 22 2023 - 05:00
Ireland has two classes: working-class and ‘notions’. In London, it’s far more subtleBritish supermarkets mirror the nation’s class structure. Australia’s no-nonsense approach feels more like homeWed Sept 13 2023 - 06:30
The best lip masks to banish dry lips all winter longLaura Kennedy: It’s chilly season, and lip masks are much more effective than a lip balmFri Sept 08 2023 - 05:00
Laura Kennedy: I moved to London and put on the coat of Irishness. Now in Australia, I can’t take it offReturning home to Ireland didn’t feel like a viable option. And so we’re in CanberraWed Sept 06 2023 - 06:30
Blush-shy? These autumn shades will convert youLaura Kennedy: The most natural way to add structure back to the face after applying foundation is with a sweep of creamy blushFri Sept 01 2023 - 05:00
This luxurious Dublin city spa is a hidden gemLaura Kennedy: Velvaere Spa has a Nordic bathhouse feel and a competitively priced list of gorgeous treatmentsFri Aug 25 2023 - 05:00
Tips and tricks – and the best make-up products – to hide tired eyesLaura Kennedy: In an ideal world, we would get the sleep we need – but if you’ve had a bad night, these gels, creams and concealers work wondersFri Aug 18 2023 - 05:00
Great oils for dry skin or hair that won’t break the bankLaura Kennedy: The right oils can work for a variety of purposes – whether you’re using them on face, body or hairFri Aug 11 2023 - 05:00
The best of summer beauty products tried and testedLaura Kennedy: These products will last you into the season to come and beyondFri Aug 04 2023 - 05:00
Are DIY gel nails safe? Yes, but you must heed this advice Laura Kennedy: Gel manicures have made headlines recently for causing allergies, but there is a safe way to do them yourself at homeFri Jul 28 2023 - 05:00
Tired of shaving or waxing? This at-home hair removal device reduces body hair for goodLaura Kennedy: This is the best at-home hair removal device I’ve tried (and I’ve tried them all)Mon Jul 24 2023 - 05:00
Short, brittle or sparse eyelashes? This tried-and-tested serum worksLaura Kennedy: I spent more than a year testing eyelash serums. Here are the resultsFri Jul 14 2023 - 05:00
Skincare during pregnancy: What to use and what to avoidSkincare in pregnancy can be a minefield, but Dr Laura Lenihan assures that all over-the-counter products are safe to useFri Jul 07 2023 - 05:00
How to treat your feet to a DIY summer pedicure at homeLaura Kennedy: Banjaxed feet but no time or money for a professional pedicure? Here’s how to get your feet summer-ready at homeFri Jun 30 2023 - 06:00
Is your SPF causing breakouts? We ask a dermatologist for adviceLaura Kennedy: Dr Sam Bunting shares her tips for keeping your skin happy and spot-free in the summer heatFri Jun 23 2023 - 05:00
The best lip balms: what to keep in your handbag and what to wear at nightLaura Kennedy: How to keep lips moisturised in all weatherFri Jun 16 2023 - 05:00
Holiday beauty essentials: four make-up and haircare products to packLaura Kennedy: These hardworking basics will work beautifully on holiday but also join your daily product rotation until autumn rolls back inSun Jun 11 2023 - 05:00
Beauty: The Irish brow brand that should be on your radarLaura Kennedy: Brow guru Kim O’Sullivan has launched her own brand of brow products to recreate her coveted aesthetic at homeFri Jun 02 2023 - 05:00
Considering the chop? It’s ‘Big Hair Change’ season and bobs are backLaura Kennedy seeks advice from Dylan Bradshaw on what you need to ask yourself before your summer haircutFri May 26 2023 - 05:00
Chanel’s travel-friendly summer beauty collection is minimalist make-up perfectionLaura Kennedy: The central feature of great summer make-up should always be skin, and this collection is worth fawning overFri May 19 2023 - 05:00
The quick-fix beauty essentials for your summer makeup bagLaura Kennedy selects a foundation, a concealer, a lipstick and a haircare product that have become her must-have items of the seasonFri May 12 2023 - 05:00
Here comes the sun: The best facial SPFs for every skin type and budgetLaura Kennedy: If you’re a skincare enthusiast who spends money on products, it’s all a waste if you’re not wearing SPFFri May 05 2023 - 05:00
Scents of the season: Three floral perfumes to try this summerLaura Kennedy: Joy-giving, flirtatious fragrances for the warmer months that are not overly sweetFri Apr 28 2023 - 05:00
Two luxurious city spa treatments that are worth the costLaura Kennedy: A trip to the spa is the ultimate indulgence so you want to leave feeling it was money well spentFri Apr 21 2023 - 05:00
Sam McKnight: From window cleaner to the world’s most celebrated hair stylistMcKnight, who has styled everyone from Princess Diana to Kate Moss, is set to launch his hair brand in Ireland this monthFri Apr 14 2023 - 06:15
Galway perfumer Cloon Keen’s new candle is a masterclass in aestheticsLaura Kennedy: Cloon Keen has always been different. With its roster of personal and home fragrances, it should really be a bigger deal on the fragrance world stageFri Apr 07 2023 - 05:00
Make-up artist Bobbi Brown: ‘I have lines on my face and I’m okay with that’The beauty entrepreneur on ageing, conquering the industry for a second time and the Irish launch of new brand Jones RoadSat Apr 01 2023 - 05:00
Bronzer is back and it’s the key step in your spring makeupLaura Kennedy: Bronzer is a tickle of colour where the sun might leave its markFri Mar 24 2023 - 05:00
How to master spring skin with neutral finishes and flattering tonesLaura Kennedy: Spring make-up is generally both easier and more forgiving than its heavier, less subtle winter siblingFri Mar 17 2023 - 05:00
I test beauty products for a living. Here’s what I always repurchaseLaura Kennedy: From dry shampoo to mascara, these are the products I go back to again and againFri Mar 10 2023 - 05:00
The best skincare products for menLaura Kennedy: Gender-neutral brands offer effective skincare for all that’s not overly perfumedFri Mar 03 2023 - 05:00
Is the new ghd hair styling device worth €399?Laura Kennedy: The latest hair straightening tool from the brand belongs firmly in that ‘shockingly expensive’ categoryFri Feb 24 2023 - 05:00
Beauty: How to wear spring colour (even if you’re scared)Laura Kennedy: At this time of year, I feel an immense mood boost through wearing colourFri Feb 17 2023 - 05:00
The expert guide to changing your hair colour Sabrina Hill of Cork’s Kopper salon shares her top tips and aftercare adviceFri Feb 10 2023 - 05:00
Is your eye cream doing anything, and do you need one? Laura Kennedy: They can’t eliminate dark circles or reverse the ageing process, but the right eye cream will brighten and tightenLaura Kennedy: They can’t eliminate dark circles or reverse the ageing process, but the right eye cream will brighten and tightenFri Feb 03 2023 - 05:00
The easy, affordable routine to calm and balance your skinLaura Kennedy: Sometimes less is more. Give your skin a break from active ingredients with these deliciously bland productsFri Jan 27 2023 - 05:00
I’ve mastered the trick to applying this foundation, and never received as many compliments Jones Road’s What The Foundation went viral on TikTok, and for good reason, but it takes a while to figure outFri Jan 20 2023 - 05:00
Bargain beauty: 20 of the best budget buys for less than €20Laura Kennedy: If you’re on the hunt for affordable yet high-performing skincare, makeup and haircare products, look no furtherFri Jan 13 2023 - 05:00
Stress-free last-minute Christmas gifts for men, from €10 to €130Laura Kennedy rounds up the best beauty products to buy the man in your life, from €10 to €130Fri Dec 16 2022 - 05:00
‘Tis the season for a luxurious blow dry, and this salon is pure indulgenceLaura Kennedy: I floated out 30 minutes later with glossy, bouncy hair that held for three daysFri Dec 09 2022 - 05:00
The best eyeshadow palettes of 2022Make-up artist Lisa Eldridge has a new line of eye palettes, and they are simply beautifulFri Dec 09 2022 - 05:00
At this time of year, there’s no age limit on glitter Laura Kennedy: Ditch the beauty rules this party season and go full glam. If it makes you feel joyful, wear itFri Dec 02 2022 - 08:52
I’ve tested hundreds of hand creams, and this is the best oneLaura Kennedy: I want a single hand cream to serve all purposes, day and nightFri Nov 18 2022 - 11:06
How to cover a mammoth spot: prime, conceal twice and never, ever squeezeLaura Kennedy: Even beauty writers get spots. Here’s my fool-proof technique for concealing themFri Nov 11 2022 - 05:00
Caroline Hirons, beauty’s most influential woman, on Ireland, her success, and the power of honestyLaura Kennedy: At 52, Hirons’ career is at its zenith in an industry traditionally obsessed with youthFri Nov 04 2022 - 05:00
Special occasion make-up: The secret to a perfect, professional finish at homeLaura Kennedy: The right mask will give your skin a dewy plumpness that makes foundation sit and last betterFri Oct 28 2022 - 05:00
The best makeup brushes for a professional finishLaura Kennedy: Remember to keep them clean to get the right resultsFri Oct 21 2022 - 05:00
Laura Kennedy: The only powder that lives in my handbagThis product, used by a make-up artist, has converted meFri Oct 14 2022 - 13:00
No wipes, ever: How to cleanse sensitive skinKeep it simple, with warm water, a muslin cloth and a gentle cleanserFri Oct 07 2022 - 05:00
