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Guaranteed to impress even the most discerning beauty lover – no wrapping required
Oh, parfum! Pick a delicious Irish scent for your loved one this Christmas
In a world full of endless fragrance options, why not break away from the crowd and try something new – and Irish
Irish Christmas gift guide 2024: Ideas for last-minute shopping
Christmas is just days away. If you are among those still looking for presents, help is at hand with our gift guides
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
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
A make-up artist’s top tricks to getting Christmas party ready from the office in minutes
Dubliner Leonard Daly offers easy tips for getting glam in a way that isn’t stressful
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
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
Three new make-up products to elevate your beauty routine
A strawberry blush, new sizes of a brilliant multitasking product and more
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
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
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?
Dyson’s ‘new’ €550 hair tool promises to deliver the perfect style for your hair type. Does it work?
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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
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
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
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
Simone Gannon: Six budget beauty products that far outperform their price point
Brilliantly formulated and a bargain at under €20 each
Huda Beauty’s Easy Blur Foundation review: ‘My skin looked Photoshopped’
Simone Gannon puts Huda Beauty’s newest foundation to the test
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
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?
If you’re curious about Korean skincare, here are four products to try
Gold standard of good skincare doesn’t require a splurge
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
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
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
Simone Gannon: The new beauty products I really rate
Cute pots of cream blush, a do-it-all face palette and more
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
Simone Gannon: Skincare essentials I’m packing for my summer holidays
These lovely products will elevate your skin and your whole holiday experience
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
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
Simone Gannon: Brilliant mini beauty products for summer getaways
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