Laura Kennedy

Laura Kennedy

Contributor

Laura Kennedy, a contributor to The Irish Times, writes about beauty

Bronzer is back and it’s the key step in your spring makeup

Laura Kennedy: Bronzer is a tickle of colour where the sun might leave its mark

How to master spring skin with neutral finishes and flattering tones

Laura Kennedy: Spring make-up is generally both easier and more forgiving than its heavier, less subtle winter sibling

I test beauty products for a living. Here’s what I always repurchase

Laura Kennedy: From dry shampoo to mascara, these are the products I go back to again and again

The best skincare products for men

Laura Kennedy: Gender-neutral brands offer effective skincare for all that’s not overly perfumed

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’ category

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 colour

The expert guide to changing your hair colour

Sabrina Hill of Cork’s Kopper salon shares her top tips and aftercare advice

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 tighten

The easy, affordable routine to calm and balance your skin

Laura Kennedy: Sometimes less is more. Give your skin a break from active ingredients with these deliciously bland products

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 out

Bargain beauty: 20 of the best budget buys for less than €20

Laura Kennedy: If you’re on the hunt for affordable yet high-performing skincare, makeup and haircare products, look no further

Stress-free last-minute Christmas gifts for men, from €10 to €130

Laura Kennedy rounds up the best beauty products to buy the man in your life, from €10 to €130

‘Tis the season for a luxurious blow dry, and this salon is pure indulgence

Laura Kennedy: I floated out 30 minutes later with glossy, bouncy hair that held for three days

The best eyeshadow palettes of 2022

Make-up artist Lisa Eldridge has a new line of eye palettes, and they are simply beautiful

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 it