Beauty

Beauty news, makeup reviews, skin care products, trends and advice from The Irish Times

Three new make-up products to elevate your beauty routine

A strawberry blush, new sizes of a brilliant multitasking product and more

Fri Nov 15 2024 - 05:00

Carton House Spa review: I felt like my body was floating – no aches, pains or tightness. It was remarkable

Simone Gannon: I felt like my body was floating, an almost surreal sensation of weightlessness

Fri Nov 08 2024 - 05:00

The climate culprits lurking in your cosmetics bag

Beauty routines used to consist of cleanser, toner and moisturiser. Today, serums, exfoliators, oils and eye creams are adding to a mountain of plastic packaging

Tue Nov 05 2024 - 06:00

Simone Gannon: Four of the best beauty advent calendars

Mini packages for beauty lovers designed to be opened as a countdown to the festive season: what’s not to love?

Fri Nov 01 2024 - 05:00

Dyson’s ‘new’ €550 hair tool promises to deliver the perfect style for your hair type. Does it work?

Simone Gannon: We put the Airwrap i.d. Multi-Styler and Dryer to the test

Fri Oct 25 2024 - 05:00

Simone Gannon: Four autumn fragrances to love this season

Rich, warm scents in beautiful bottles that leave a lasting impression on you and those around you

Fri Oct 18 2024 - 05:00

Simone Gannon: Blush is back in the spotlight and here are four of the best

Four foolproof formulas to freshen up your face. Think glow instead of grease

Fri Oct 11 2024 - 05:00

This Irish beauty product wants to enhance your overall wellbeing

The rich texture of Cleanse Castor Oil from Ground Wellbeing, combined with the scent – a heady blend of cardamom, ginger, peppermint and fennel – creates an intense sensation

Fri Oct 04 2024 - 05:00

What does the widespread use of Botox and fillers say to our daughters?

Make-up, moisturisers and keeping fit used to be enough. Now there should be no evidence of lived experience etched on your face

Wed Oct 02 2024 - 06:01

Simone Gannon: Six budget beauty products that far outperform their price point

Brilliantly formulated and a bargain at under €20 each

Fri Sept 27 2024 - 05:00

Huda Beauty’s Easy Blur Foundation review: ‘My skin looked Photoshopped’

Simone Gannon puts Huda Beauty’s newest foundation to the test

Fri Sept 20 2024 - 05:00

Victoria Beckham Beauty is (finally) available in Ireland. Here are the best products to try

Chic, refined and definitely posh – this quietly luxurious brand is poised to shake up make-up bags across the country

Fri Sept 13 2024 - 05:00

Simone Gannon: I’ve used one brand of mascara for more than seven years. Here’s why

Fluttery, flawless and less than €20. What’s not to love?

Fri Sept 06 2024 - 05:00

If you’re curious about Korean skincare, here are four products to try

Gold standard of good skincare doesn’t require a splurge

Fri Aug 30 2024 - 05:00

Simone Gannon: This new facial treatment at The Shelbourne is a mind-and-body experience

There was an aspect that I can only describe as ‘smushing’ - it wasn’t unpleasant, just uniquely intense

Fri Aug 23 2024 - 05:00

Simone Gannon: Three texture sprays I rely on to give my hair extra oomph

Sorry, I can’t hear you over the volume of my hair

Fri Aug 16 2024 - 05:00

Simone Gannon: The summer make-up collection I look forward to every year

Chanel’s new collection features 14 pieces bursting with fantastical, mostly wearable colours

Fri Aug 09 2024 - 05:00

Simone Gannon: The new beauty products I really rate

Cute pots of cream blush, a do-it-all face palette and more

Fri Aug 02 2024 - 05:00

I tried a high-street mole scanning service: far from cheap but it beats long waiting lists to see a dermatologist

Simone Gannon: Waiting lists to see a dermatologist in Ireland are long, sometimes extending to a year or more, even with a GP referral letter in hand

Fri Jul 26 2024 - 05:00

Simone Gannon: Skincare essentials I’m packing for my summer holidays

These lovely products will elevate your skin and your whole holiday experience

Fri Jul 19 2024 - 05:30

Simone Gannon: A fuss-free face treatment that always makes me feel amazing

Base Skin in Galway delivers a masterclass in customer service with bespoke treatments tailored to your skin

Fri Jul 12 2024 - 05:00

Simone Gannon: This Irish-brand eyeliner replaced all others in my make-up collection

Irish beauty brands are killing it. Here’s another one to have on your radar

Fri Jul 05 2024 - 05:00

Simone Gannon: Brilliant mini beauty products for summer getaways

Beat your baggage allowance by packing smarter

Fri Jun 28 2024 - 05:00

Simone Gannon’s verdict on Charlotte Tilbury’s new stick foundation

Glow from the Unreal Skin Sheer Glow Tint Hydrating Foundation Stick is nothing short of obnoxious – it’s blinding

Fri Jun 21 2024 - 05:00

Simone Gannon: The affordable Irish haircare line that should be on your radar

Salon-worthy results for less than €20, thanks to Andrew Fitzsimons

Fri Jun 14 2024 - 07:00

Simone Gannon: Multitasking beauty products to have on hand

Try these no-fuss reliable skincare and make-up products to achieve more with less

Fri Jun 07 2024 - 05:00

Dupes have become a status symbol. But are consumers really winning when they buy them?

‘Dupe culture’ is booming as younger buyers embrace #bougieonabudget tips on social media. How did buying lookalike products become its own trend – and who’s paying the price?

Sat Jun 01 2024 - 07:00

The best cream, liquid and powder bronzers for summer

A beauty goal synonymous with the summer season, sun-kissed, radiant skin owes much of its magic to bronzer

Fri May 31 2024 - 05:00

Simone Gannon: My picks for the best sunscreen for every skin type

In addition to skin cancer, UV rays are the leading cause of premature ageing, specifically fine lines and wrinkles, and saggy, dull, leathery skin

Fri May 24 2024 - 05:00

Simone Gannon: My four top new beauty products for the season

Four luxury beauty options to look at this week

Fri May 17 2024 - 05:00

Simone Gannon: This is my long-standing favourite tinted moisturiser and I’m never without it

This is a must-have product thanks to its skin-first formula, gloriously glowy finish and impressive ingredients

Fri May 10 2024 - 05:00

Simone Gannon: new fragrances to uplift, inspire and look pretty on the bathroom shelf

Scent-sational offerings inspired by Aran jumpers, summer holidays and universal feelings

Fri May 03 2024 - 06:01

Simone Gannon: Hailey Bieber’s sold-out skincare line lives up to the hype

Rhode’s thoughtful, uncomplicated, barrier-boosting formulas are a breath of fresh air and will fit easily into your existing routine

Fri Apr 26 2024 - 05:00

Simone Gannon: Four great lazy-girl tanning products. No mess, fuss, or tutorial-watching required

Look no further for great tan products for a low-stress faux glow

Fri Apr 19 2024 - 05:00