The best skincare and make-up products for eczema sufferers
It’s Eczema Awareness Month, and dermatologist Dr Bernard Ho explains why this often misunderstood condition is more than just dry skin
Beauty
Beauty news, makeup reviews, skin care products, trends and advice from The Irish Times
How to layer your skincare in the right order: An expert step-by-step guide
Beauty Masterclass: Simone Gannon’s practical guide to applying your skincare products in the correct order
Review: The new travel-friendly cushion compact you’ll actually use – and love
Sculpted by Aimee’s new foundation delivers on glow and practicality
Simone Gannon: These are the three fragrances I’m always asked about
From viral skin scents to long-time favourites, these are the perfumes that always earn compliments
Hair is the only part of the body we can easily and endlessly revise - it grows back
Rare though it is, when we actually achieve it, it makes all the fussing feel worth it
Skincare: Do pimple patches work, or are they just a quick fix?
Two skincare experts on whether these tiny transparent patches are a quick fix or just a cover-up for bigger issues
‘Blush stacking’ will give your cheeks a fresh flush. Here’s how to do it right
In the first of a new monthly Beauty Masterclass series, Simone Gannon explains her favourite technique for complexion-lifting blush
From scalp to skin: new autumn beauty launches from Irish brands
New arrivals from Ground Wellbeing, Remi Scalp Care, Kash Beauty and others
Simone Gannon: Victoria Beckham’s ‘guilt-free foundation’ is skincare in disguise
Powered by Augustinus Bader’s TFC8 technology, The Foundation Drops promise luminous coverage with serious skin benefits
How to refresh your make-up in under five minutes - without starting from scratch
A few clever techniques (and the right multitasking products) can revive your make-up without the need for a full re-do
Three unique new spa treatments to try in Ireland, with prices starting from €145
From Castlemartyr Resort to Ballyfin Demesne, these new treatments are worth knowing about
The best make-up products for your summer holidays, from blush to tinted serums
Sculpted by Aimee and Charlotte Tilbury products among versatile, space-saving favourites to bring on your next trip
Sam McKnight on reinventing haircare – and breaking it down in the compost bin
With the ‘world’s first’ compostable hair oil, Sam McKnight is trying to do better, while still delivering what matters most: great hair
My tried and tested skincare routine for flights
Land with plump, hydrated skin every time you travel with this step-by-step in-flight routine
Dr Sam Bunting: ‘By 40, your skin has half the energy it had at 20. It can’t respond the same way’
Skincare brand owner and dermatologist reveals the beauty of a pared-back routine, and her hero skin ingredient
The best fake tan products for a summer glow
Simone Gannon share the tanning staples she keeps coming back to, and what they say about how we use fake tan in 2025
Celebrity make-up artist Katie Jane Hughes brings her beauty brand to Ireland
Make-up artist Katie Jane Hughes – Dua Lipa’s tour MUA and and social media star – simplifies professional beauty with KJH Brand
Simone Gannon: The six skincare products I always return to after trying everything else
I love novelty beauty products as much as the next person, but there’s a particular comfort in knowing what actually works
Six of the best budget sunscreens for summer 2025
Sunscreen options for all skin types that work well under and over make-up, including four for less than €20
Charlotte Tilbury’s new cream blush is summer skin, bottled
Simone Gannon on the brands bringing golden hour to our cheeks this summer
From soothing serums to hydrating masks, these overnight heroes work hard for your skin while you sleep
Reset your skin while you sleep and wake up radiant and rehydrated with these overnight products
The best skin tints for summer 2025
From Sculpted by Aimee to Poco Beauty, here are four great skin tint products
Perimenopausal and menopausal skin: How to tackle the most common problems
How to tackle dryness, dullness, breakouts and pigmentation changes from perimenopausal and menopausal skin
The best beauty minis to buy for travel this summer
Clever travel-sized beauty buys which enable you to pack light and do more
I wear LED masks at home. Here’s why I think they’re worth the money
Whether you’re dealing with acne, redness or signs of ageing, LED light therapy can work wonders
Sunscreen: All you need to know to pick the best SPF for your face, scalp and body
You can invest all the time and money you want in skincare products, but if you’re not wearing sunscreen every day, it’s really all for nothing
As a former beauty editor, the obsession with celebrities’ cosmetic enhancements makes me sad
Unthinkable: With radical advancements in aesthetic procedures in the last five years, looking ‘done’ is now a hallmark of low status. Invisible work is the new ideal
Melasma laser treatment review: A month post-treatment, there are undeniable results
This blemish typically appears on the skin as brown or greyish-brown patches and looks like a spilt coffee stain
Five new make-up buys for spring: From skin tints to refillable mascara
Here’s everything Simone Gannon is adding to her make-up bag for the new season - including products from Trinny London, Summer Fridays and more
Taking a chance on creating a new Chanel fragrance: ‘The real identity of a scent needs time to be processed’
Head perfumer Olivier Polge on creating a new chapter in scented history
Charlotte Tilbury expands Pillow Talk range with face palettes and lipsticks
New products come as former Sex and the City star Kim Cattrall becomes its new face
Blend it like Beckham with Victoria’s new range of make-up brushes
Make-up brushes inspired by artisanal calligraphy pens and cutlery? Only Victoria Beckham Beauty could pull that off
The Castle Spa at Dromoland Castle: The change was remarkable. My skin was like silk
Simone Gannon: The Castle Spa offers a serene retreat. I tried an enzyme-infused body scrub treatment, and it was surprisingly relaxing
Pick-me-up Irish beauty buys to soothe when stress strikes
These four products from Irish brands aim to bring calm and comfort
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Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
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