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Simone Gannon: These are the three fragrances I’m always asked about

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

Fri Oct 03 2025 - 06:00
Skincare: Do pimple patches work, or are they just a quick fix?

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

Fri Sept 26 2025 - 06:58
‘Blush stacking’ will give your cheeks a fresh flush. Here’s how to do it right

‘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

Fri Sept 19 2025 - 06:00
From scalp to skin: new autumn beauty launches from Irish brands

From scalp to skin: new autumn beauty launches from Irish brands

New arrivals from Ground Wellbeing, Remi Scalp Care, Kash Beauty and others

Fri Sept 12 2025 - 06:00
Simone Gannon: Victoria Beckham’s ‘guilt-free foundation’ is skincare in disguise

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

Fri Sept 05 2025 - 06:00
Simone Gannon: How to refresh your make-up without starting from scratch

Simone Gannon: How to refresh your make-up 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

Fri Aug 29 2025 - 06:00
Three unique new spa treatments to try in Ireland, with prices starting from €145

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

Fri Aug 22 2025 - 06:00
The best make-up products for your summer holidays, from blush to tinted serums

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

Fri Aug 15 2025 - 06:00
Sam McKnight on reinventing haircare – and breaking it down in the compost bin

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

Fri Aug 08 2025 - 06:00
My tried and tested skincare routine for flights

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

Fri Aug 01 2025 - 06:00
Dr Sam Bunting: ‘By 40, your skin has half the energy it had at 20. It can’t respond the same way’

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

Fri Jul 25 2025 - 06:00
The best fake tan products for a summer glow

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

Fri Jul 18 2025 - 06:00
Celebrity make-up artist Katie Jane Hughes brings her beauty brand to Ireland

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

Fri Jul 11 2025 - 16:07
Simone Gannon: The six skincare products I always return to after trying everything else

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

Fri Jul 04 2025 - 06:00
Six of the best budget sunscreens for summer 2025

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

Fri Jun 27 2025 - 06:00
Charlotte Tilbury’s new cream blush is summer skin, bottled

Charlotte Tilbury’s new cream blush is summer skin, bottled

Simone Gannon on the brands bringing golden hour to our cheeks this summer

Fri Jun 20 2025 - 06:00
From soothing serums to hydrating masks, these overnight heroes work hard for your skin while you sleep

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

Fri Jun 13 2025 - 06:00
The best skin tints for summer 2025

The best skin tints for summer 2025

From Sculpted by Aimee to Poco Beauty, here are four great skin tint products

Fri Jun 06 2025 - 06:00
Perimenopausal and menopausal skin: How to tackle the most common problems

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

Fri May 30 2025 - 05:00
The best beauty minis to buy for travel this summer

The best beauty minis to buy for travel this summer

Clever travel-sized beauty buys which enable you to pack light and do more

Fri May 23 2025 - 05:00
I wear LED masks at home. Here’s why I think they’re worth the money

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

Fri May 16 2025 - 05:00
Sunscreen: All you need to know to pick the best SPF for your face, scalp and body

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

Fri May 09 2025 - 05:00
Melasma laser treatment review: A month post-treatment, there are undeniable results

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

Fri May 02 2025 - 05:00
Five new make-up buys for spring: From skin tints to refillable mascara

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

Fri Apr 25 2025 - 05:00
Taking a chance on creating a new Chanel fragrance: ‘The real identity of a scent needs time to be processed’

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

Fri Apr 18 2025 - 05:00
Charlotte Tilbury expands Pillow Talk range with face palettes and lipsticks

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

Fri Apr 11 2025 - 05:00
Blend it like Beckham with Victoria’s new range of make-up brushes

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

Fri Apr 04 2025 - 05:00
The Castle Spa at Dromoland Castle: The change was remarkable. My skin was like silk

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

Fri Mar 28 2025 - 05:00
Pick-me-up Irish beauty buys to soothe when stress strikes

Pick-me-up Irish beauty buys to soothe when stress strikes

These four products from Irish brands aim to bring calm and comfort

Fri Mar 21 2025 - 05:00
Bobbi Brown: ‘I wasn’t a person anyone would have predicted to be successful... I’m sharing that anything’s possible’

Bobbi Brown: ‘I wasn’t a person anyone would have predicted to be successful... I’m sharing that anything’s possible’

The make-up great on five years of her ‘new’ brand and her experience writing her forthcoming book

Fri Mar 14 2025 - 05:00
Simone Gannon: This fun and affordable bath and body collection is going to sell out in record time

Simone Gannon: This fun and affordable bath and body collection is going to sell out in record time

Whipped cream shower foam and a giant bottle of sparkly hand wash. What’s not to love?

Fri Mar 07 2025 - 05:00
A revolutionary new dry shampoo is here. But at what cost?

A revolutionary new dry shampoo is here. But at what cost?

Innovation meets a big price point in this new launch from K18 Hair

Fri Feb 28 2025 - 05:00
Three Irish beauty brands giving luxury counterparts a run for their money

Three Irish beauty brands giving luxury counterparts a run for their money

If you’re in the market for new skincare, hair care, or body care, look no further than these homegrown options

Fri Feb 21 2025 - 05:00
Lisa Eldridge revolutionised make-up routines over a decade ago. Now she’s doing it again

Lisa Eldridge revolutionised make-up routines over a decade ago. Now she’s doing it again

Eldridge’s latest launch may surprise you, but it makes perfect sense - and it’s now available in Ireland

Fri Feb 14 2025 - 05:00
Four beauty products you need to know about this month

Four beauty products you need to know about this month

These make-up, skincare and body care products are setting new standards

Fri Feb 07 2025 - 05:00
I tested 20 long-wear lipsticks. These five are actually worth your money

I tested 20 long-wear lipsticks. These five are actually worth your money

After hours of wear, these liquids, lipsticks, creams and crayons stay at the top of their game

Fri Jan 31 2025 - 05:00
The best products for fuller, thicker, fluffier eyebrows

The best products for fuller, thicker, fluffier eyebrows

I try new brow products every week and these are the ones worth your money

Fri Jan 24 2025 - 05:00
Give yourself a winter glow-up with these four skincare saviours

Give yourself a winter glow-up with these four skincare saviours

Turn your January complexion from ‘meh’ to ‘wow’ with products that will make you forget you’ve been hibernating for the past month

Fri Jan 17 2025 - 05:00
Nineties hair is making a comeback. Here’s how to get a gravity-defying blowout at home

Nineties hair is making a comeback. Here’s how to get a gravity-defying blowout at home

If big hair has a patron saint, it’s Sam McKnight – and he’s bringing the bouffant back

Fri Jan 10 2025 - 05:00
50 people to watch in 2025: From film and music to arts, activism, sport and more

50 people to watch in 2025: From film and music to arts, activism, sport and more

As a new year gets into gear, here are the artists, entrepreneurs, activists and musicians set to shake things up

Sat Jan 04 2025 - 05:30
Fake a fresh start with concealers worth their weight in gold

Fake a fresh start with concealers worth their weight in gold

Make-up: Because we’re all tired and deserving of a new year pick-me-up

Fri Jan 03 2025 - 05:00
Still time to pick up a brilliant beauty buy for a last-minute Christmas gift

Still time to pick up a brilliant beauty buy for a last-minute Christmas gift

Guaranteed to impress even the most discerning beauty lover – no wrapping required

Fri Dec 20 2024 - 05:00
Simone Gannon’s six most-used beauty products in 2024

Simone Gannon’s six most-used beauty products in 2024

No products have justified their cost per use quite like these, some of which are Irish

Fri Dec 13 2024 - 05:00
Chapped lips, dry elbows and parched skin: Seven of the best cold weather products under €30

Chapped lips, dry elbows and parched skin: Seven of the best cold weather products under €30

Caught off guard by colder temperatures? These seven products will keep your skin calm, comfortable and hydrated

Fri Dec 06 2024 - 05:00
Five of the best beauty gifts for Christmas from Irish brands

Five of the best beauty gifts for Christmas from Irish brands

Simone Gannon’s handpicked selection of festive gifts includes something for every beauty lover, from make-up and fragrance to haircare and wellness

Fri Nov 29 2024 - 05:00
The stories that shape us: how a perfume entrepreneur’s personal honesty helped her find a new audience

The stories that shape us: how a perfume entrepreneur’s personal honesty helped her find a new audience

Chriselle Lim’s honesty and openness about her own story sparked a huge online reaction

Fri Nov 22 2024 - 05:00
Three new make-up products to elevate your beauty routine

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

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
Four of the best beauty advent calendars

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?

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
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