Laura Kennedy: It’s my forehead and I’ll Botox if I want toOpinion: No cream, serum, supplement or oil even comes close to its effects. But go to a qualified doctor, and don’t look for a discountFri Sept 23 2022 - 05:00
The one make-up primer that is really worth your moneyLaura Kennedy: Use this product under make-up for a buttery, soft-focus look which is incredibly flatteringFri Sept 16 2022 - 05:00
Retinol rules: How to use the most effective (and irritating) skincare ingredientRetinoids can be used to treat a range of skin issues, from acne and congestion to pigmentation, uneven texture and linesFri Sept 09 2022 - 05:00
The glow liquid skincare product that’s gone viral for a reasonLaura Kennedy: It’s time to give your make-up and skincare a seasonal resetFri Sept 02 2022 - 05:00
The autumn skincare reset: Give your skin a treat as the seasons changeLaura Kennedy: Skin conditions such as acne and eczema can be exacerbated by seasonal changeFri Aug 26 2022 - 05:00
As a beauty writer, these are the lipsticks I keep in my make-up bagLaura Kennedy: We can wear lipstick out to dinner again, or to the office. It’s a basic joy I deeply missed in recent yearsFri Aug 19 2022 - 05:00
Skincare in the sun: How to tackle post-sun pigmentationLaura Kennedy: SPF is the essential basic to prevent sun damage, but these products will help fade pigmentation over timeFri Aug 12 2022 - 05:00
Wedding guest beauty: How to get a pro body glowLaura Kennedy: If your skin is on show, your face and body should match in both shade and finishFri Aug 05 2022 - 05:00
The perfect bedtime shower routine to cool you down in summerLaura Kennedy: Your evening beauty regime should soothe skin and keep it moisturised without stickinessMon Aug 01 2022 - 05:00
How to keep make-up fresh on a warm summer’s dayLaura Kennedy: Nothing will keep your base in place on a hot day like primerFri Jul 22 2022 - 06:00
How to save your blond hair from summer damage With proper care you can keep your tresses in good condition and safe from sun, sea and chlorineFri Jul 15 2022 - 06:00
The best scented candles for the summer seasonMy mother’s house always smelt beautifully of something-or-other burning gently on the coffee tableFri Jul 08 2022 - 06:00
How to make your eye make-up stay put in hot weatherHere’s how to stop your eye look going from realist at breakfast to impressionist by lunchFri Jul 01 2022 - 06:00
Scent of summer: The best perfumes to buy nowAt this time of year, fragrances should be fruitier, lighter and more playfulFri Jun 24 2022 - 00:00
The best foundations to make your skin sing this summerFor plump, radiant summer skin, you need a sheer formula and light reflectionFri Jun 17 2022 - 06:00
The luxury summer bronzers for every skin toneA good bronzer will veil skin with a peachy glow that looks like real sunFri Jun 10 2022 - 06:00
Five low-effort beauty products to bring on holidayA facial SPF with a glowing finish, a foundation, colour product, hair cream and perfumeFri May 27 2022 - 06:00
Period Face: the dermatologist’s advice on ‘the big spot’Resist the urge to pick, and use these products insteadWed May 25 2022 - 10:45
The best bridal beauty for this summer wedding seasonYou want lasting formulations but flattering, forgiving textures for your big dayFri May 20 2022 - 06:00
The best spring beauty products under €20Great value foot peel treatments, lip balms, serums and SPFsFri May 13 2022 - 06:00
The affordable haircare brand for a supermodel blow dryHairdresser Adam Reed has worked on famous heads from Madonna’s to Diane Kruger’sFri May 06 2022 - 06:00
Four of the best cleansers for face and bodyTaking your make-up off doesn’t have to be a chore, it can feel gloriousFri Apr 29 2022 - 06:00
Have you got a rash that won’t clear? It may not be what you thinkA goatee-like rash around the mouth, chin and nose may be perioral dermatitisFri Apr 22 2022 - 06:00
The best SPFs for under make-upSome sun protection creams will act like a primer, others won’t interfere with your foundationFri Apr 15 2022 - 00:00
Glow girl, glow: The glass-skin guide for springLighter foundations and warmer tones can brighten winter-weary complexionsFri Apr 08 2022 - 06:00
When the Dust Settles: Astonishing account of the elements of disaster we do not seeBook review: Lucy Easthope’s is an entirely unique vision of the human experienceThu Apr 07 2022 - 06:00
The best mascaras for every lash typeLengthening, thickening or waterproof? A Brown Thomas beauty stylist has the answersFri Apr 01 2022 - 12:05
Mother’s Day beauty gift inspirationThere are many kinds of Irish Mammy, but few who won’t warm to a nice beauty productSat Mar 26 2022 - 00:00
The good concealer guide: ‘It’s absolutely key to a great skin finish’A good concealer is beauty’s fire extinguisherSat Mar 19 2022 - 00:00
Think you can't use oils on your skin? Think againThey aren’t something to fear and are useful to everyone, especially those with dry skinSat Mar 12 2022 - 00:00
We are living through a nail renaissanceIn conversation with Julia Diogo – manicurist to model Rosie Huntington-WhiteleySat Mar 05 2022 - 00:00
Weather-proof hair products for voluminous locksVolume starts at the root, so a shampoo suited to your hair type is essentialSat Feb 26 2022 - 00:00
Skincare: should we treat our bodies like our faces?There is a very welcome trend for ingredients-led body care products right nowSat Feb 19 2022 - 00:00
Send nudes: Valentine-inspired nude lipsticksA nude lip can match your natural lip tone and act to enhance itSat Feb 12 2022 - 00:00
The best temporary root-cover products for ‘inbetween’ greyWith any root product, the key is gentle applicationSat Feb 05 2022 - 00:00
The best new scented candles to freshen a stuffy winter houseNights in with toasty cashmere and patchouli, gunsmoke and cedarSat Jan 29 2022 - 00:00
Trouble sleeping? These comforting sleep aids may helpFrom weighted blankets to body cream, a little indulgence might help you nod offSat Jan 22 2022 - 00:00
Tried and tested: I used a €45 shampoo for a monthWhat’s so special about Augustinus Bader Haircare? Laura Kennedy finds outSat Jan 15 2022 - 00:00
The big strip: Try minimal skincare JanuaryThere are endless choices in skincare but everyone can benefit from keeping things simpleSat Jan 08 2022 - 00:00
Avoid the Christmas Eve panic: Irish beauty gifts you still have time to buyBuying online from Irish brands means delivery times will be shorterSat Dec 18 2021 - 06:00
Want to avoid the last-minute rush? Here are beauty gifts for everyone on your listFrom lipstick to hand cream – there is some element of beauty that will suit everyoneSat Dec 11 2021 - 06:00
Beauty: Foolproof make-up for the festive seasonWhether you're going out or staying in, it's a time for glitter, red lips and smokey eyesSat Dec 04 2021 - 06:00
Harry Styles’s hugely hyped beauty line lives up to its namePleasing is a refreshingly gender ambiguous brand with nail polish and two skincare productsSat Nov 27 2021 - 06:00
Laura Kennedy: I’ve tried and tested the best winter hand creamsWe take our hands for granted – subjecting them to constant abuse and workSat Nov 20 2021 - 06:00
Emily Ratajkowski: I wanted to give my body ‘a voice, a brain and a mind’While almost everyone knows the supermodel’s angular features, her voice has been elusiveSat Nov 13 2021 - 06:00
The best beauty advent calendars for Christmas 2021Advent calendars are indulgent, unnecessary, expensive and for beauty lovers, utterly thrillingSat Nov 13 2021 - 06:00
Back to basics: How to keep your foundation looking fresh all day‘The best way to make your make-up last is to spend more time prepping your skin’Sat Nov 06 2021 - 06:00
Laura Kennedy: The best new winter fragrances tried and testedThe scent should bring an intensity that might seem vulgar and heavy during summerSat Oct 30 2021 - 00:00
Laura Kennedy: The beauty industry is not sustainable. What now?Jennifer Rock’s overhaul of her skincare brand is a rare example of principle over profitSat Oct 23 2021 - 06:00
We’ve tested the best winter eyeshadow palettesMost of us don’t wear bright colours every day but muted need not mean boring, eitherSat Oct 16 2021 - 06:00
