Beauty

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Beat your baggage allowance by packing smarter

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

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

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

‘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?

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

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

Four luxury beauty options to look at this week

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

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

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

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

‘Every Tom, Dick and Harry is injecting people’s faces at the moment. It has to stop’

A beauty essential, but often ignored, a good brow product can make all the difference to your look

Sometimes wrongly ignored, clarifying shampoos offer the cleanse your hair and scalp needs

At my polish removal appointment, it was apparent that all was not well with my nails. I was horrified, but unsure whether this was somewhat normal

Black market in botox and fillers, often targeting under-40s, has been permitted to flourish at huge cost

Earthly delights: A collection of products to suit most pockets and skin types

The changeable nature of Irish weather isn’t easy on the skin, but these soothing products offer sure remedies

There are plenty of affordable options to help you achieve a flawless base, a defined brow or a glossy lip

New wet-to-dry hair straightener promises to take the stress out of styling, but it might stress your pocket

This product offers a skin-first, silky-smooth formula. In a nutshell, it’s a joy

Simone Gannon: After years of being sidelined in our beauty routines, the health of our head is now front and centre

Lift your skin with these tricks of the light

Inspired by his role as chief make-up artist for Trinny Woodall, Corcoran has learned to tear up the rule book

Skincare meets makeup in low-maintenance, ultra-light formulas that deliver a wash of colour and a luminous, sheer finish

‘First, numbing cream is applied and left to work for 30 minutes, while blood is drawn from the arm. Usually, two vials are required’

One of the phrases I find most fascinating is ‘She really let herself go’. Go where exactly?

Simone Gannon: More ceramides, less exfoliation and a little bit of slugging will rehydrate and restore the skin barrier

The new Irish Times beauty columnist opens her bathroom cabinet to reveal an assortment of excellent Irish brands, and high and low-end skincare

Burke does justice to a neglected and trivialised area of study

As she departs for an Australian adventure, Laura Kennedy picks the six hero products she holds dearest after almost a decade as beauty columnist with The Irish Times