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As another birthday arrives, I find myself thinking less about trends and more about the routines that have shaped my life
Beauty
Beauty news, makeup reviews, skin care products, trends and advice from The Irish Times
Holiday beauty: Five mini must-haves I’m packing this summer
From jelly perfume to sunscreen mist and a mini detangling brush, these are Simone Gannon’s suitcase essentials
Gucci Westman’s make-up philosophy: ‘I always wanted to look like myself’
The cosmetic designer and make-up artist to stars including Anne Hathaway and Jennifer Aniston is synonymous with skin that looks fresh, sculpted and glowing
Seven brilliant new beauty products for summer
New make-up and skincare launches to get your lips and cheeks summer-ready
Everything you need to know about hyperpigmentation and melasma
A guide to what causes dark spots and the skincare products and treatments that can help to fade them
The best skin tints for summer 2026
A fresher, more natural-looking alternative to foundation, skin tints come into their own during the warmer months
Eight affordable beauty buys under €25 that feel far more expensive
These skincare, make-up, hair and body products prove affordable beauty can still feel luxurious
Skincare: These under-eye patches rank among the best I’ve tried
Even in an overcrowded category, there’s always room for a great product – that’s what Skingredients has delivered
Five of the best bronzing products for a summer glow
From sheer liquid tints to richly pigmented creams and high-shine body oils, these formulas stand out
The skin check you should never skip, plus great products to protect you from the sun
It’s Skin Cancer Awareness Month, a timely reminder to check your skin, wear SPF daily and take changing moles seriously
The skincare habits you can adopt right now that cost nothing
Simple changes like washing your hands before cleansing can make a bigger difference than any fancy product
The five minute face: Six easy-to-use products for a no-fuss make-up routine
These are the products I use day to day, to feel like a polished, put-together version of myself
Is it worth paying €299.99 for a travel hairdryer?
Dyson’s more compact take on a cult favourite hair tool will potentially appeal to those who have yet to try the original
How to combat ageing skin on your hands, neck and chest
How to properly care for the skin we forget most
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