A tenderness in me reaches for the headland. The sea is indifferentLaura Kennedy: In times of chaos or anxiety I have thought of the wildness and solitude of this place we entrusted with our mother’s ashesWed Aug 22 2018 - 13:03
Non-sleepless in Seattle: A mellow, cultured, foodie destinationThere’s much more to the city than its cliched image as home to Starbucks and MicrosoftSat Aug 18 2018 - 06:00
The concealers you should never be withoutWhere you want an under-eye corrector or to cover up an angry spot, here are some of the bestSat Aug 18 2018 - 00:00
‘My brother spent much of childhood ashamed of me. A lot can change in 30 years’Laura Kennedy: Our mother would sometimes say ‘I’m afraid that when I die you two won’t take care of each other’. Looking back, we should have felt ashamedWed Aug 15 2018 - 10:18
The beauty tools you didn't know you neededFrom olive virgin oil swabs to a detangling comb and shower cap, here’s what you’re missing out onWed Aug 15 2018 - 06:00
How do you stop your make-up melting off?Solution to the current super-summer is to go lighter with both make-up and skincareSat Aug 11 2018 - 00:00
Laura Kennedy: Lessons my snippy friend has taught me‘Resentment of friends can slip into your mental landscape surprisingly easily’Wed Aug 08 2018 - 06:00
Problem skin pigmentation – which products actually work?Women are particularly susceptible to sudden and noticeable changes in pigmentation on the faceSat Aug 04 2018 - 00:00
Hard working beauty products for lazy peopleFrom night creams to masks, lipsticks to blush these are hard working productsThu Aug 02 2018 - 06:00
‘Even the smallest truths must be protected and cherished’I recently mixed up two philosophers in an article. It was a simple error but I couldn’t stop thinking about itWed Aug 01 2018 - 06:00
Don’t let menopause stop your makeup routineBeauty: these easy-to-use products will help bring comfort to an uncomfortable timeSat Jul 28 2018 - 00:00
‘I’ve been hallucinating. Seeing things. (And no, I’m not on drugs)’Laura Kennedy: Night-time visions of monsters in my room seem normal – at the timeWed Jul 25 2018 - 06:00
The best eyeshadow palettes that are great value for moneyBe careful choosing a palette and opt for the colours you know you will actually wearTue Jul 24 2018 - 06:00
Unloved bodies are neglected bodies – take care of yoursUsing products that give you joy is a step towards caring about your bodyMon Jul 23 2018 - 05:53
Jordan Peterson: ‘What the hell’s wrong with self-help books?’Alt-right icon or incisive psychologist? The Canadian professor says his priority is to help people take charge of their livesSat Jul 21 2018 - 06:00
New Saoirse Ronan perfume ad has a whiff of feminist bandwagonThe ad campaign for new 'feminist perfume' Calvin Klein Women has more scent than substanceThu Jul 19 2018 - 11:45
You don’t have impostor syndrome? You’re not doing it rightWomen suffer with impostor syndrome more severely, on average, than menWed Jul 18 2018 - 06:00
The oil that's been taming frizzy Irish hair for a decadeThe cult oil product that changed how we treat and care for our hair at homeSat Jul 14 2018 - 06:00
The luxury mascaras that justify their price tagIn my experience, cheap mascaras are almost universally terrible, creating a dilemmaSat Jul 14 2018 - 06:00
The five-year itch: real love never comes easyWe wrongly think that the initial easy stages of a relationship are how it is ‘supposed’ to beWed Jul 11 2018 - 06:00
Gradual tan: the best tans for unskilled tannersBeauty: There are ways to build up a gradual tan, even for the ham-fisted pale IrishSat Jul 07 2018 - 06:00
Remnants of former lives, in the paintwork and the old photosLaura Kennedy: I have been lifted out of the present and dropped into the pastWed Jul 04 2018 - 06:00
Long healthy hair: the habits and products to achieve itMinimise heat styling, watch your diet and get help from a few of these clever productsSat Jun 30 2018 - 06:00
Nars: No ordinary make-up brandFrançois Nars founded his brand on the concept of revealing rather than concealingSat Jun 30 2018 - 00:00
Can’t sleep in this heat? Try these simple tricks to keep cool under the duvetLeaving your partner is a bit extreme so try these handy tips insteadFri Jun 29 2018 - 06:00
Influencer? More like one of the most awful narcissists I’ve metLaura Kennedy: I just find dealing with other people’s auras so draining, she saidWed Jun 27 2018 - 09:48
Premium natural skincare brand Tata Harper comes to IrelandBeauty: Arrival of cult brand to Arnotts a coup for the beauty hallSat Jun 23 2018 - 06:00
Five best-sellers from MAC Pro - the brand used by make-up artists is new to IrelandBeauty: ‘A new generation of people are designing and customising their own makeup’Thu Jun 21 2018 - 06:00
Sorry, Kanye West, bipolar disorder is not a superpowerLaura Kennedy: Mental illness should be neither stigmatised nor romanticisedWed Jun 20 2018 - 06:00
No excuses: easy sunscreens for the summerStaining of white clothing and ‘ghost face’are no longer foregone conclusionsSat Jun 16 2018 - 06:00
Laura Kennedy: It might be nice to operate on autopilot, like birdsBlue tits may be darling but it looks as if the torture of life is slowly bringing them downWed Jun 13 2018 - 06:00
Oils are bad for oily skin? What you need is a cleansing oilScared of using oil on your skin? Ease yourself in to the benefits of oils with a cleanserSat Jun 09 2018 - 06:00
Alex Carro: the new skincare brand to Ireland is one to watchFor those who take their skincare seriously this outlier brand focuses on care and utilityThu Jun 07 2018 - 11:00
‘The Angelus bells remind us of an Ireland that no longer exists’Laura Kennedy: It is time that the values we actually live by inform our education systemWed Jun 06 2018 - 06:00
Meghan Markle has brought the five-minute face back into fashion – here’s how to create itSheer textures and fresh finishes are popular again which means a focus on skincare rather than makeupSat Jun 02 2018 - 06:00
Meghan Markle cannot be a princess and a feministLaura Kennedy: Prince Harry’s new wife has sacrificed her freedom and her careerWed May 30 2018 - 06:00
Think pink: How to make the shade of the season work for youDon’t be alarmed but pink lipstick and pink eyeshadow work on everyoneSat May 26 2018 - 06:00
The childless aren’t here to compensate for those who have kidsLaura Kennedy: Why should the time of this man be less valuable than that of his colleague, who had chosen to have children?Wed May 23 2018 - 06:00
Red, flaking skin? The over the counter products that workBeauty: The right products make your skin comfortable, and restore a barrier functionMon May 21 2018 - 08:32
‘My friend might consider leaving home if the result is No’Laura Kennedy: When Irish women began to talk about their own experiences, the ugly reality of Ireland’s relationship with abortion oozed outWed May 16 2018 - 08:32
Ungendered perfume? We’ve been wearing it for yearsBeauty: Fragrances for both men and women are not a new thingMon May 14 2018 - 08:25
Tearing down Yes or No posters reveals lack of personal integrityLaura Kennedy: Wherever you stand on the referendum, there’s a sense that May 26th can’t come soon enoughWed May 09 2018 - 08:34
Lip balms: Rule No.1 – ditch the vaselineBeauty: Moisture-starved lips need the best balms around – pamper your pout with these top productsSat May 05 2018 - 06:00
I’m not a philistine but I have very little interest in travelLaura Kennedy: Some people have the travel bug. Some don't. Can't we all just get along?Wed May 02 2018 - 06:00
Face tan: choose carefully to avoid the orangutan lookBeauty: Going from lily white to a very dark tan won’t look rightSat Apr 28 2018 - 06:00
The Meghan Markle effect: her favourite beauty products do more with lessIn beauty terms Meghan Markle is a breath of fresh airThu Apr 26 2018 - 08:00
A sign of anxiety? Ordering 30 cacti online and forgetting you did itIt was during a time of especially bad stress lasting a few months and reaching a crescendo in recent weeksSun Apr 22 2018 - 06:00
Five facial mists and how to use themDo not get any notions - few products are as versatile and convenient as facial mistsSat Apr 21 2018 - 06:00
The best brow product that suits everyone is also really cheapThis inexpensive soap brow product is a rare find that feels especially thrilling to a lover of beauty and natural skincareThu Apr 19 2018 - 08:51
George Hook got outraged and blamed me and avocado toastDisproportionate outrage was exhibited by two cantankerous malcontentsWed Apr 18 2018 - 06:00
