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Laura Kennedy: It’s my forehead and I’ll Botox if I want to

Laura Kennedy: It’s my forehead and I’ll Botox if I want to

Opinion: No cream, serum, supplement or oil even comes close to its effects. But go to a qualified doctor, and don’t look for a discount

Fri Sept 23 2022 - 05:00
The one make-up primer that is really worth your money

The one make-up primer that is really worth your money

Laura Kennedy: Use this product under make-up for a buttery, soft-focus look which is incredibly flattering

Fri Sept 16 2022 - 05:00
Retinol rules: How to use the most effective (and irritating) skincare ingredient

Retinol rules: How to use the most effective (and irritating) skincare ingredient

Retinoids can be used to treat a range of skin issues, from acne and congestion to pigmentation, uneven texture and lines

Fri Sept 09 2022 - 05:00
The glow liquid skincare product that’s gone viral for a reason

The glow liquid skincare product that’s gone viral for a reason

Laura Kennedy: It’s time to give your make-up and skincare a seasonal reset

Fri Sept 02 2022 - 05:00
The autumn skincare reset: Give your skin a treat as the seasons change

The autumn skincare reset: Give your skin a treat as the seasons change

Laura Kennedy: Skin conditions such as acne and eczema can be exacerbated by seasonal change

Fri Aug 26 2022 - 05:00
As a beauty writer, these are the lipsticks I keep in my make-up bag

As a beauty writer, these are the lipsticks I keep in my make-up bag

Laura Kennedy: We can wear lipstick out to dinner again, or to the office. It’s a basic joy I deeply missed in recent years

Fri Aug 19 2022 - 05:00
Skincare in the sun: How to tackle post-sun pigmentation

Skincare in the sun: How to tackle post-sun pigmentation

Laura Kennedy: SPF is the essential basic to prevent sun damage, but these products will help fade pigmentation over time

Fri Aug 12 2022 - 05:00
Wedding guest beauty: How to get a pro body glow

Wedding guest beauty: How to get a pro body glow

Laura Kennedy: If your skin is on show, your face and body should match in both shade and finish

Fri Aug 05 2022 - 05:00
The perfect bedtime shower routine to cool you down in summer

The perfect bedtime shower routine to cool you down in summer

Laura Kennedy: Your evening beauty regime should soothe skin and keep it moisturised without stickiness

Mon Aug 01 2022 - 05:00
How to keep make-up fresh on a warm summer’s day

How to keep make-up fresh on a warm summer’s day

Laura Kennedy: Nothing will keep your base in place on a hot day like primer

Fri Jul 22 2022 - 06:00
How to save your blond hair from summer damage

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 chlorine

Fri Jul 15 2022 - 06:00
The best scented candles for the summer season

The best scented candles for the summer season

My mother’s house always smelt beautifully of something-or-other burning gently on the coffee table

Fri Jul 08 2022 - 06:00
How to make your eye make-up stay put in hot weather

How to make your eye make-up stay put in hot weather

Here’s how to stop your eye look going from realist at breakfast to impressionist by lunch

Fri Jul 01 2022 - 06:00
Scent of summer: The best perfumes to buy now

Scent of summer: The best perfumes to buy now

At this time of year, fragrances should be fruitier, lighter and more playful

Fri Jun 24 2022 - 00:00
The best foundations to make your skin sing this summer

The best foundations to make your skin sing this summer

For plump, radiant summer skin, you need a sheer formula and light reflection

Fri Jun 17 2022 - 06:00
The luxury summer bronzers for every skin tone

The luxury summer bronzers for every skin tone

A good bronzer will veil skin with a peachy glow that looks like real sun

Fri Jun 10 2022 - 06:00
Five low-effort beauty products to bring on holiday

Five low-effort beauty products to bring on holiday

A facial SPF with a glowing finish, a foundation, colour product, hair cream and perfume

Fri May 27 2022 - 06:00
Period Face: the dermatologist’s advice on ‘the big spot’

Period Face: the dermatologist’s advice on ‘the big spot’

Resist the urge to pick, and use these products instead

Wed May 25 2022 - 10:45
The best bridal beauty for this summer wedding season

The best bridal beauty for this summer wedding season

You want lasting formulations but flattering, forgiving textures for your big day

Fri May 20 2022 - 06:00
The best spring beauty products under €20

The best spring beauty products under €20

Great value foot peel treatments, lip balms, serums and SPFs

Fri May 13 2022 - 06:00
The affordable haircare brand for a supermodel blow dry

The affordable haircare brand for a supermodel blow dry

Hairdresser Adam Reed has worked on famous heads from Madonna’s to Diane Kruger’s

Fri May 06 2022 - 06:00
Four of the best cleansers for face and body

Four of the best cleansers for face and body

Taking your make-up off doesn’t have to be a chore, it can feel glorious

Fri Apr 29 2022 - 06:00
Have you got a rash that won’t clear? It may not be what you think

Have you got a rash that won’t clear? It may not be what you think

A goatee-like rash around the mouth, chin and nose may be perioral dermatitis

Fri Apr 22 2022 - 06:00
The best SPFs for under make-up

The best SPFs for under make-up

Some sun protection creams will act like a primer, others won’t interfere with your foundation

Fri Apr 15 2022 - 00:00
Glow girl, glow: The glass-skin guide for spring

Glow girl, glow: The glass-skin guide for spring

Lighter foundations and warmer tones can brighten winter-weary complexions

Fri Apr 08 2022 - 06:00
When the Dust Settles: Astonishing account of the elements of disaster we do not see

When the Dust Settles: Astonishing account of the elements of disaster we do not see

Book review: Lucy Easthope’s is an entirely unique vision of the human experience

Thu Apr 07 2022 - 06:00
The best mascaras for every lash type

The best mascaras for every lash type

Lengthening, thickening or waterproof? A Brown Thomas beauty stylist has the answers

Fri Apr 01 2022 - 12:05
Mother’s Day beauty gift inspiration

Mother’s Day beauty gift inspiration

There are many kinds of Irish Mammy, but few who won’t warm to a nice beauty product

Sat Mar 26 2022 - 00:00
The good concealer guide: ‘It’s absolutely key to a great skin finish’

The good concealer guide: ‘It’s absolutely key to a great skin finish’

A good concealer is beauty’s fire extinguisher

Sat Mar 19 2022 - 00:00
Think you can't use oils on your skin? Think again

Think you can't use oils on your skin? Think again

They aren’t something to fear and are useful to everyone, especially those with dry skin

Sat Mar 12 2022 - 00:00
We are living through a nail renaissance

We are living through a nail renaissance

In conversation with Julia Diogo – manicurist to model Rosie Huntington-Whiteley

Sat Mar 05 2022 - 00:00
Weather-proof hair products for voluminous locks

Weather-proof hair products for voluminous locks

Volume starts at the root, so a shampoo suited to your hair type is essential

Sat Feb 26 2022 - 00:00
Skincare: should we treat our bodies like our faces?

Skincare: should we treat our bodies like our faces?

There is a very welcome trend for ingredients-led body care products right now

Sat Feb 19 2022 - 00:00
Send nudes: Valentine-inspired nude lipsticks

Send nudes: Valentine-inspired nude lipsticks

A nude lip can match your natural lip tone and act to enhance it

Sat Feb 12 2022 - 00:00
The best temporary root-cover products for ‘inbetween’ grey

The best temporary root-cover products for ‘inbetween’ grey

With any root product, the key is gentle application

Sat Feb 05 2022 - 00:00
The best new scented candles to freshen a stuffy winter house

The best new scented candles to freshen a stuffy winter house

Nights in with toasty cashmere and patchouli, gunsmoke and cedar

Sat Jan 29 2022 - 00:00
Trouble sleeping? These comforting sleep aids may help

Trouble sleeping? These comforting sleep aids may help

From weighted blankets to body cream, a little indulgence might help you nod off

Sat Jan 22 2022 - 00:00
Tried and tested: I used a €45 shampoo for a month

Tried and tested: I used a €45 shampoo for a month

What’s so special about Augustinus Bader Haircare? Laura Kennedy finds out

Sat Jan 15 2022 - 00:00
The big strip: Try minimal skincare January

The big strip: Try minimal skincare January

There are endless choices in skincare but everyone can benefit from keeping things simple

Sat Jan 08 2022 - 00:00
Avoid the Christmas Eve panic: Irish beauty gifts you still have time to buy

Avoid the Christmas Eve panic: Irish beauty gifts you still have time to buy

Buying online from Irish brands means delivery times will be shorter

Sat Dec 18 2021 - 06:00
Want to avoid the last-minute rush? Here are beauty gifts for everyone on your list

Want to avoid the last-minute rush? Here are beauty gifts for everyone on your list

From lipstick to hand cream – there is some element of beauty that will suit everyone

Sat Dec 11 2021 - 06:00
Beauty: Foolproof make-up for the festive season

Beauty: Foolproof make-up for the festive season

Whether you're going out or staying in, it's a time for glitter, red lips and smokey eyes

Sat Dec 04 2021 - 06:00
Harry Styles’s hugely hyped beauty line lives up to its name

Harry Styles’s hugely hyped beauty line lives up to its name

Pleasing is a refreshingly gender ambiguous brand with nail polish and two skincare products

Sat Nov 27 2021 - 06:00
Laura Kennedy: I’ve tried and tested the best winter hand creams

Laura Kennedy: I’ve tried and tested the best winter hand creams

We take our hands for granted – subjecting them to constant abuse and work

Sat Nov 20 2021 - 06:00
Emily Ratajkowski: I wanted to give my body ‘a voice, a brain and a mind’

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 elusive

Sat Nov 13 2021 - 06:00
The best beauty advent calendars for Christmas 2021

The best beauty advent calendars for Christmas 2021

Advent calendars are indulgent, unnecessary, expensive and for beauty lovers, utterly thrilling

Sat Nov 13 2021 - 06:00
Back to basics: How to keep your foundation looking fresh all day

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 tested

Laura Kennedy: The best new winter fragrances tried and tested

The scent should bring an intensity that might seem vulgar and heavy during summer

Sat Oct 30 2021 - 00:00
Laura Kennedy: The beauty industry is not sustainable. What now?

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 profit

Sat Oct 23 2021 - 06:00
We’ve tested the best winter eyeshadow palettes

We’ve tested the best winter eyeshadow palettes

Most of us don’t wear bright colours every day but muted need not mean boring, either

Sat Oct 16 2021 - 06:00
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