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Daily Mirror
17-05-2025
- Daily Mirror
'These fake tan wipes gave me a glow that looked like I'd spent a week away'
If you're looking for a sun-kissed glow and skincare benefits, these new fake tan pads from Dr. Dennis Gross do it all, and left me looking like I'd just come back from a tropical holiday If, like me, you hate the faff of fake tanning but still want that 'I just back from holiday glow', these genius new exfoliating pads are about to become your new favourite thing. The Dr Dennis Gross Alpha Beta® Glow Pads for Face are pre-soaked tanning pads that make bronzing ridiculously easy. There are no mitts, no mess, and, most importantly, no weird smell. My issue with face tanners in the past has been that they've broken me out, but these handy pads manage to give a natural-looking, streak-free tan while also exfoliating and hydrating my skin. A win-win situation in my eyes. Packed full of skin-loving ingredients, including Alpha Beta® Acids to gently exfoliate (so the colour goes on smooth), vitamin E to lock in moisture, and emblica extract to brighten and boost collagen, they start working their magic pretty fast. Within three to four hours, a natural-looking tan starts to develop. Pros So easy to use No classic fake tan smell Natural-looking bronzed results Travel-friendly Cons Expensive I especially love the fact that these pads have real skin benefits compared to other types of facial tans. And arguably, the biggest bonus for me is that they are travel-friendly. I'm a pretty pale girl who takes a while to catch a natural tan, so I like to have the option of bringing fake tan with me when I head on holiday. Luckily, with these handy pads, I don't need to worry about 100ml hand luggage requirements, and they also won't take up much space in my suitcase. My main criticism comes with the price, as £49 is a pretty steep price to pay. But considering you get 20 pads, and its self tan that's actually beneficial to the skin, I can't complain too much. I'm also a huge fan of Iconic's new Bronzing Elixir. The product is easily buildable, so you can customise your level of bronziness. I love that it applies more sheer, which gives a natural finish. Initially, I was concerned because it appeared very shimmery on my hand, but once applied, it didn't come off glittery at all, instead, it left a beautiful, luminous glow.
Business of Fashion
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Business of Fashion
Is Homemade Shampoo a Recession Indicator?
Welcome back to Haul of Fame, your must-read beauty roundup for new products, new ideas and new makeup influencers: NBA players. Included in today's issue: Benefit Cosmetics, Blue Lagoon, Cocolab, Decorté, Dr. Dennis Gross, Eadem, Fenty, Glossier, MAC Cosmetics, Murad, Nyx, Obagi, Omnilux, Osea, Ouai, Parfums de Marly, Pat McGrath Labs, Paul Mitchell, Paul Reacts, Redken, Saie, Saint Jane, Sol de Janeiro, Sol Labs, Tarte, 5 Sens and Hello Kitty's bikini beauty routine. But first… A few minutes after therapy, I opened my phone for some more immediate mental health care: A TikTok video of a woman making her own shampoo from onions. Her name is Ify Ekwelem, and she's a holistic healer based in West Africa. In a lulling tone, Ekwelem narrates tiny videos about DIY beauty routines made from kitchen staples — an olive oil 'bum scrub,' a lemon juice and baking soda deodorant paste. She boasts a few hundred thousand followers on platforms like Facebook and Instagram, but by far, her most viral content is this onion shampoo video, which counts over 1.5 million views and 20,000 shares on TikTok alone. She's joined by a young woman in Mexico named Geneva who has 4.5 million views on her similar recipe. By TikTok standards, this video shouldn't 'work.' The majority are just close-ups of a plain plastic bottle with a few loops of red onion and some cinnamon. Nobody is wearing a teeny Brandy Melville camisole and talking to you like a homeroom flirt. There isn't any choreography. It's just a straight-up example of ancestral knowledge transformed into cheerful, anyone-can-do-this service content. In this way, the onion shampoo video is brilliant. It's also an example of what's coming next — or what could come next, if tariffs and stock swings keep scaring shoppers away. In every moment of economic panic, there is a DIY beauty boom. After 9/11, we saw the emergence of at-home manicure kits enter the luxury space, a trend led by Rescue Beauty lounge owner Ji Baek. In 2008, the collision of big bank freakouts and YouTube curiosity led to extreme contouring, 'baking,' and other makeup tricks cribbed from drag queens and your old babysitter who went on to work at MAC. The lockdowns of 2020 caused a skincare explosion where being a '12 stepper' connoted an at-home serum routine. We're seeing the DIY push now with haircare. Onion shampoo has a 70 percent spike in Google searches since May of last year. There's also the #ricewater trend, a Tiktok situation with half a billion views (?!) where girls boil a pot of rice, leave the water sitting overnight, then douse their hair in it. And heatless curling techniques can happen with socks ($1.99) when needed. Obviously, you can buy elevated versions of this stuff. Fable and Mane uses onion juice in its top-rated $48 ayurvedic shampoo and conditioner set; Oribe and Augustinus Bader employ rice extracts in their best-selling hair care formulas, which retail for between $50 and $90. For soft and bouncy curls, the Shark Beauty dryer is a $200 marvel. But when you can pull off a beauty look without really buying anything, you feel like you're getting away with something. And in a world where creators of colour have been suppressed by various algorithms, seeing holistic formulas from South America, Africa and India triumph on Tiktok has an additional grace note. But even if the systemic subtext isn't part of one's personal beauty equation, adopting these home remedies, one can feel more resourceful. That isn't exactly the same as powerful, but it's closer than just pretty. You can buy all these DIY hair ingredients — even the cheap socks — at any big supermarket or big box store. In a sense, it's the beginning of the Pretty Preppers movement, where a 'make-do' ethos supersedes our belief in financial safety nets, but not in basic beauty standards. Considering our prestige TV calendar has just swapped the wealth-porn paradise of White Lotus for the apocalyptic root network of The Last of Us, and the gilded magic of Wicked has given way to the underworld hypnosis of Sinners, it's not entirely a surprise. Perhaps it's a relief. Visibility is the closest thing we have to currency right now, especially since our actual currency is having a more volatile moment. And if you can be seen for your practical knowledge instead of your eerily symmetrical smile, some would consider that progress. You, dear readers, are likely too cynical to embrace that ethos wholesale. But at least you'll consider it a change in your market strategy. What else is new… Skincare It's literally captivating. Obagi's Retinol + PHA Refining Night Cream has 'entrapped' its retinol for a longer release period, which allegedly reduces skin sensitivity and prolongs the whole 'less wrinkles' situation. It hit shelves on May 5 and retails for $135. Double cleanse? They don't know her. Osea launched its Ocean Wave Cleanser on May 6, and it's meant to be both a makeup remover and a pore cleanser, all in one bottle for $38. Nobody's mad. Plant mucus is a thing now. On May 6, Saint Jane debuted Rich Rescue Phyto Mucin Cream, a tube of hydrating goo made with mucin proteins derived from yam roots. The cream retails for $48 and claims to boost skin elasticity and volume. Omnilux is one of those gizmo brands that straps a Friday the Thirteenth hockey mask on you, then floods it with LED light to mimic the effects of a laser facial at home. On May 6, the Napa Valley-based brand alerted press that you can now buy the $395 gadget on a payment plan. Old: Swiping on Bumble matches. Now: Swiping on self-tanner. On May 9, Dr. Dennis Gross dropped Alpha Beta Glow Pads, a range of pre-soaked wipes loaded with face and body self-tanner. They're $48; a Sephora exclusive. Blue Lagoon wants to make summer clothes for your skin. On May 8, the brand introduced BL+ The Cream Light, a 'warm weather moisturiser' made with a less dense formula. It's got microalgae in the formula, and you know what that means — pondscum alert! Is TikTok Shop a development or a retail site? Murad will find out. After its Deep Relief acne treatment went viral this winter, the doctor-fronted brand developed a whole new product — Biome-Balancing Clear & Prevent Acne Treatment Serum — to launch exclusively on TikTok Shop starting May 8. It'll hit two weeks later. On May 7, Japanese luxury skincare brand Decorté introduced Sun Shelter, an SPF 50+ formula with rosemary extract and aloe. It's $42 and found at the Big Three — Bloomingdale's, Nordstrom and Saks. Makeup It's a bronzer! It's an SPF! It's a wrinkle treatment! It's $36. Sol Labs debuted Lumibronze, its new 3-in-one sun serum, on May 2, in three shades. Tarte's latest Maracuja extension: A Juicy Lip Tattoo product that stains lips with 'no pain and no regrets.' The dual-ended colour tint costs $29 and comes in five shades of 'yes, great, I'll have that.' Glow-La-La is the newest Benefit Cosmetics compact. The powder highlighter launched on March 5 with six shades including Raya, a luminescent pale peach. It's a tiny indication that dating apps are declining — four years ago, if you named anything 'Raya,' you would have had to make a joke about swiping with Ben Affleck. Ellie the Elephant is gonna dance to 'Umbrella (Ella, Ella).' On May 7, Fenty Beauty announced a partnership with the New York Liberty. Fenty founder Rihanna says, 'We're excited for them to get their game faces on.' Does that mean we'll see you courtside, Ri? Fingers crossed! Bring the kids! Saie Beauty had three Dew Blush shades — Lady (mauve), Hottie (peach) and Flirty (pink) — hitting shelves on May 7. They're $25 each. Rather put pink on your lips? Eadem's Guava Fresca gloss also hit May 7. Glossier's new campaign stars Katseye, the K-pop group birthed on Netflix and brought to cutie-pie life by revered creative director Humberto Leon. Did I report in 2024 that a beauty brand should scoop them up? I did, though to be honest, I'm surprised that a label as big — and as Millennial-driven — as Glossier would be the one to do it. Still, great. Now we just need justice for Emily Kelavos!!! Blurred lips for less. On May 9, Nyx launched Smushy Matte Lip Balm, a 12-shade range with a chubby font, a $9 price tag and a lot of dessert-scented formulas named for cakes and pies. Hair Care Paul Mitchell debuted its Clear Collection on May 2. The line for extra-sensitive skin includes shampoo, conditioner, smoothing serum and styling 'glaze,' each with 10 ingredients or less. Ouai introduced a Thickening Spray on May 6 that doubles as a heat protectant and smells like ginger, basil and tomato leaves. (Your move, Loewe.) Fragrance Lychee is gaining steam in the gourmand wars. On May 6, Cocolab introduced Lychee Breeze as its new flavor for Cocoshine and Cocofloss. Wear 'em and weep? On May 6, fragrance brand 5 Sens, founded by Wander Beauty's Divya Gugnani, launched Happy Tears, an orange blossom and jasmine fragrance that claims to be 'serotonin in a spritz.' IDK though — my bottle of Lexapro is free with insurance, and this stuff is $65. Paul Reacts is a TikTok channel where a dude smells perfumes and tells you if they're good. On May 8, the brand debuted its own scent, Strawberry Sensation, a $65 formula with vanilla and sandalwood. The press release says the scent 'isn't a dupe or riff' and namechecks strawberry motifs from Rhode, Glossier and — wild card — Simone Rocha as proof of concept. (But the real proof is whether this thing sells.) Met Gala Learnings Parfums de Marly would like its red carpet callouts, please. The French label spritzed Tyla and Joey King with its hair scents and even secured quotes from their stylists (Yusef Williams and Rena Calhoun, respectively) to reinforce the message. Expect more #ad attempts like this in the future, especially with Cannes coming up. Sol de Janeiro also dipped its toe into the celebrity space, lathering up the model Paloma Elsesser in body oil and Bum Bum Cream. Meanwhile, men's grooming went big on the carpet, with Avène Eau Thermale, MAC Cosmetics, Nyx, Pat McGrath Labs, Redken and Vaseline getting their spotlight via male celebs like Lewis Hamilton, Shaboozey and Law Roach (whose matched his Vaseline partnership to a blue-and-gold crocodile Hermés Kelly). And finally… The K-Beauty brand Amuse launched its Hello Kitty collaboration on May 2. To celebrate, they gave the beloved cartoon a tan. If Hello Kitty had a mouth, she'd be laughing so hard right now… Sign up to The Business of Beauty newsletter, your complimentary, must-read source for the day's most important beauty and wellness news and analysis.
Irish Independent
27-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Triona McCarthy: My must-have faves and ultimate go-tos for skincare and make-up from the last 20 years
Do You C It? When I first started writing this beauty column, older beauty editors raved about this product. I thought it was incredibly expensive and I had way too many other things I wanted to buy back then. Fast forward to today, the 20th anniversary of the launch of SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic (€185, and although it's still a bit of a splurge, I religiously use it. It has truly earned its title as the gold standard in vitamin C. The award-winning formula features a potent blend of 15pc pure vitamin C, working tirelessly to shield your skin from environmental damage, enhance firmness and texture, and diminish the appearance of wrinkles. The Alpha Peel Another non-negotiable in my skincare routine is the Dr Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Universal Daily Peel (€25, These peels are nothing short of incredible. This two-step treatment is an absolute powerhouse, with a gentle blend of multiple acids designed to exfoliate, nourish and protect your skin from pesky free radicals. They polish, brighten and even out your skin tone, while the alkaline formula enhances radiance and boosts collagen production. Trust me, when my skin is misbehaving, this is my go-to miracle worker! What's the Skinny? J'adore the Dior Forever Skin Perfect Foundation Stick (€60, This beauty wonder, which seemingly came out of nowhere, has become a new icon, with everyone on TikTok and Instagram raving about it. So much so that it was nearly impossible to find with shades disappearing faster than I could grab them at Brown Thomas. The foundation promises 24-hour wear and hydration, delivering that coveted blurring 'filter' effect. Its smooth coverage effortlessly evens out your complexion and erases imperfections, while the lightweight formula keeps your skin looking fresh instead of cakey. Use as a foundation, a targeted concealer or for quick touch-ups on the go. Poco Loco I'm thrilled to include an Irish product in my round-up of beauty icons. Poco Beauty Universal Glow (€30, via ADVERTISEMENT Learn more This innovative beauty product has become a cult favorite, and for good reason. It's infused with SPF 30 and acts as a primer, colour corrector and moisturiser all rolled into one. With its anti-inflammatory properties, it brightens the skin and improves texture, delivering that coveted 'lit-from-within' glow. A Rare Beauty If you want a blusher that delivers a radiant glow that lasts all day, try Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush (€28, Selena Gomez launched her brand back in 2019, and the blush comes in 13 shades with both matte and dewy finishes. It has a long-lasting formula that blends and builds colour easily. Trick I'm intrigued by Salma Hayek's famous beauty tip – but hey, it's working for her. She says that you should never wash your face in the morning because, at night, your skin is rebuilding some of the oils that you need to keep your skin young and help balance the PH. According to Salma, you don't want to get rid of these oils, so splash your skin with water or do something mild to it rather than going in with the full cleansing routine. This is a great topic to discuss with any of your beauty obsessed friends! Treat There's a good chance you'll adore Chanel's latest eau de toilette, Chance Eau Splendide (€130, as much as I do. A floral heart of rose geranium from the fields of Grasse, tangy raspberry notes, a hint of mysterious white musk and whispers of iris and violet. The perfect summer scent. Treatment Exosomes are quickly becoming the buzzword in beauty. These tiny, powerful messengers can supercharge your skin rejuvenation and Dermalogica is right at the forefront with their innovative EXO Booster Microneedling treatment, available at select Dermalogica salons, including the Skin Essence on Dublin's South Anne Street ( Having experienced this treatment myself, I was amazed. I walked out of the salon glowing. Trust me, this treatment is a game changer.
Irish Daily Star
24-04-2025
- Health
- Irish Daily Star
Anti-aging eye cream brightens skin and gives ‘filler effect without needles'
The sensitive skin around the eyes is often the first facial area to exhibit aging signs, including fine lines, dark circles, and puffiness. It can also be one of the most challenging areas to address. However, a new advanced eye cream from dermatologist Dr Dennis Gross promises remarkable results, and customers are already singing its praises. The Dr. Dennis Gross DermInfusions Fill + Repair Eye Cream is now available for purchase at Cult Beauty , Space NK, and more retailers. Currently, you can snag it from Revolve and Dermstore for $64. The product is designed to target six zones around the eye where aging signs typically appear crow's feet, under eyes, lids, bunny lines, eleven lines, and the inner tear trough. It utilizes popular skincare ingredients copper peptides and ectoin, which the brand asserts 'diminish fines lines, restore the moisture barrier and firm wrinkles'. Shoppers rave memory foam pillow 'prevents neck ache' and 'keeps its shape' You can get Apple TV+ for just $2.99 per month in rare limited time deal Free Walmart+ Membership Free Walmart+ Membership Like free delivery? A Walmart+ membership gives you free delivery, early access to Black Friday deals, savings on gas, and more. Usually $8.17 a month, you can now get a 30-day free trial to Walmart+ to experience these benefits. Free Walmart Get Walmart+ here According to Dr Dennis Gross' own clinical trials, users can expect a brighter under-eye area within two weeks of using this new eye cream. A whopping 93% of testers reported a firmer, brighter, smoother eye area, while 81% noticed an immediate reduction in fine lines, reports the Mirror . Targets six different areas around the eyes (Image: Cult Beauty) Customer reviews are equally glowing, with many dubbing it 'the best eye cream they'd tried'. "I've only been using the Fill Repair Eye Cream for a couple of weeks, but I can already see a difference," one reviewer shared on the Space NK website . "My under-eyes look more awake and less sunken, and the fine lines are definitely softer. It has a lightweight, silky texture that absorbs quickly and layers well with other products. I love the cooling feel when I apply it-it's super refreshing in the morning." The same reviewer continued: "The hyaluronic acid really plumps up the skin, and I've noticed less puffiness and darkness overall. It honestly feels like a mini filler effect without the needles!" "I have been using the cream both morning and night for around three weeks now – my dark circles have definitely lightened and the skin around my eyes looks plumper," another reviewer agreed. "I am definitely using less under eye concealer which is great!" Testers saw a brighter eye area after two weeks (Image: Cult Beauty) "I give a lot of love to my under-eye area so am quite picky with what I use, and this eye cream is one of the best ," a Cult Beauty shopper wrote. "It plumps, hydrates and firms, and I have seen a noticeable difference in a short space of time. I'm excited to continue using this lovely product!" One reviewer, however, reasonably pointed out that immediate results shouldn't be expected: "It feels nice to apply and easy to use but I haven't seen massive effects – but I think it would take longer than a week to see results," they noted, adding, "feels nourishing and gentle, soaks in quick and doesn't feel heavy on the face ." Get the Dr. Dennis Gross DermInfusions Fill + Repair Eye Cream for $64 from Revolve. If you're on the hunt for alternatives, retinoids can be beneficial ingredients to seek out in anti-aging skincare though it's best to start with low percentages and gradually increase to prevent irritation. Consider Medik8 Crystal Retinal Ceramide Eye , starting at $53, available in three different strengths. On the other hand, if you have sensitive eyes and primarily need gentle hydration, give Kiehl's Avocado Eye Cream a go, priced at $62.
Daily Mirror
22-04-2025
- Health
- Daily Mirror
Anti-ageing eye cream gives ‘filler effect without needles' and brightens dark circles
This celeb-loved skincare brand has just launched a smart new eye cream designed to smooth, brighten and firm the eye area, with results visible in as little as two weeks The delicate eye area is one of the first parts of the face to show signs of ageing – including fine lines, dark circles and puffiness – yet it can be one of the trickiest areas to treat. This advanced new eye cream from dermatologist Dr Dennis Gross, however, looks to deliver some impressive results – and shoppers are already impressed. Dr Dennis Gross DermInfusions Fill + Repair Eye Cream is available to buy now from Space NK and Cult Beauty, and at Cult Beauty you'll currently find it with 20% off, down from its usual price of £64 to £51.20. Designed to targeting six zones around the eye area where signs of ageing typically occur – crow's feet, under eyes, lids, bunny lines, eleven lines and the inner tear trough, it uses trending skincare ingredients copper peptides and ectoin to, the brand claims, 'diminish fines lines, restore the moisture barrier and firm wrinkles'. Dr Dennis Gross' own clinical trials show a brighter under eye area in two week of using this new eye cream, while 93% of testers said they saw a firmer, brighter, smoother eye area, and 81% saw reduced fine lines immediately. Shopper reviews are also impressive, with several calling it 'the best eye cream they'd tried'. "I've only been using the Fill Repair Eye Cream for a couple of weeks, but I can already see a difference," one person wrote on the Space NK website. "My under-eyes look more awake and less sunken, and the fine lines are definitely softer. It has a lightweight, silky texture that absorbs quickly and layers well with other products. I love the cooling feel when I apply it—it's super refreshing in the morning. "The hyaluronic acid really plumps up the skin, and I've noticed less puffiness and darkness overall. It honestly feels like a mini filler effect without the needles!" Dr Dennis Gross DermInfusions Fill + Repair Eye Cream £64 £51.20 Cult Beauty Buy here Product Description "I have been using the cream both morning and night for around three weeks now - my dark circles have definitely lightened and the skin around my eyes looks plumper," another agreed. "I am definitely using less under eye concealer – which is great!" "I give a lot of love to my under-eye area so am quite picky with what I use, and this eye cream is one of the best," a Cult Beauty shopper wrote. "It plumps, hydrates and firms, and I have seen a noticeable different in a short space of time. I can't wait to carry on using this lovely product!" One tester, however, quite reasonably remarked that you shouldn't necessarily expect immediate results: "It feels nice to apply and easy to use but I haven't seen massive effects - but but think it would take longer than a week to see results," they put, adding, "feels nourishing and gentle, soaks in quick and doesn't feel heavy on the face." If you're looking for alternatives, retinoids can be good ingredients to look for in anti-ageing skincare – although start with low percentages and build up gradually to avoid irritation. Try Medik8 Crystal Retinal Ceramide Eye, from £42, which comes in three different strengths. Meanwhile if you've got sensitive eyes and are mainly looking for gentle hydration, try Kiehl's Kiehl's Creamy Eye Treatment with Avocado, £30.
