Beauty
Making It Work: Sculpted Irish beauty brand is set to go global
Dubliner Aimee Connolly launched Sculpted in 2016 and after taking on the Irish and British markets, she has her eyes set on the Middle East next
Organic skincare company has its origins in Ireland’s bog bodies
The company’s products use chemicals extracted from peat which have been found to preserve skin
Making It Work: Sideline beauty shopping venture evolves into seven sister retail sites
In just over a decade, Daryl Divilly has built a thriving online business spanning numerous health, beauty and babycare categories with annual revenues now topping €5 million
How skincare has become a welcome and essential part of life for men
The beauty industry is gradually recognising the importance of diversity in men’s products, with savvy brands focusing on potent ingredients and smart packaging
Eau, to travel: the latest men’s fragrances
While the need for travel-sized colognes may be on hold, these new scents are providing escape in a bottle, with a mix of exotic notes and Mediterranean juices
Future facing: Low-effort beauty is the trend to watch in 2021
One of the biggest beauty trends you can expect to see this year is skincare-infused makeup. We look at the new world of hybrid beauty and speak to Bobbi Brown’s senior pro artist, Warren Dowdall, for some expert tips on what to buy and how to apply
Beauty: We should buy our skincare the way we buy our food, by reading the ingredients label first
Laura Kennedy on decades of beauty evolutions, and how they have influenced the new trends coming for 2021.
Making It Work: Natural skincare firm takes root in rural Ireland
Elaine Kennedy returned from London to her family’s farm in Mayo, where her products are inspired by the scenic landscape
The thoughtful shopper: this month’s best buys
Look no further for discerning purchases, from investment pieces and Irish-made gems to consciously created essentials
How this year brought beauty back home
The discovery of hero indigenous beauty brands by a wider Irish audience is just one of the big positives of 2020