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Irish Independent
6 days ago
- Irish Independent
Triona McCarthy: Five mini hair and make-up gems to pop into your carry-on this summer
Simply perfect! Dior Forever Skin Perfect Foundation Stick (€60, is a great little stick to bring away as it's a multi-use product. Aside from being a foundation that gives a blurred finish, it can also be used as a target concealer. It's extremely portable and can be thrown in your bag for touch-ups on the go. It's also very buildable and evens out the complexion, plus it lasts for up to 24 hours. Holy trinity The Trinny London Trinity Stick (€44, is a great multitasker for lips, cheeks and eyes. It's dual-ended and one end provides glow, while the other is a creamy matte. If you're a fan of Trinny Woodall, you'll probably have seen her creating all sorts of looks on Instagram from the three different sticks. My favourite is Venice, which combines a soft dusky rose shade with a golden pink glow. Smooth operator Forget the hairspray, gel and hair clips, The Smooth Stick (€16.99, is perfect for controlling frizz and flyaways. It doesn't leave your hair feeling greasy or crisp, and it's enriched with aloe vera and vitamin E. I love the design of the wand, as its bristles are strategically positioned to comb every hair into place. Oops, hair it is For those who like to treat their hair on holidays, The Hair Edit (€47.95, from Voduz will allow you to ditch the bulky bottles. It contains everything from thermal conditioning oil and hydrating hair oil to texture spray, an exfoliating scalp scrub, a paddle brush and a hair tamer. They're all 100ml or under and are perfectly sized for cabin bags and weekend escapes. It's the tooth Forget the bulky charger, bring the Burst Nova Sonic Toothbrush (€12.99, away with you and you'll spend your holiday delivering minty-fresh kisses with confidence. It will give your pearly whites a powerful clean with 33,000 sonic vibrations per minute and has a battery that lasts up to four weeks. Treat Fragrant father With Father's Day coming up, treat dear old dad to Bleu de Chanel All-Over Fragrance Balm (€70, It softens and tames facial hair and can be applied to hands, hair and beards. If you're feeling generous, pair it with Bleu de Chanel moisturiser (€75). Once you hand this pressie over, you'll definitely be dad's fave child! Treatment Facial fabulousness The Johnstown Estate in Meath is on my wish list to visit so I can experience the Elemis Sculpt & Contour Facial (€140, can include 90 mins thermal suite access). What makes it tickle my pickle is that the facial is only 60 minutes, no downtime and it includes a targeted LED mask application and a triple cleanse so my face will not only be squeaky clean, but glowing! See Trick Solid foundations Even though it's very tempting to add more make-up on later on in the day when you're going out, stop right now, thank you very much. Follow in the footsteps of those fabulous Spice Girls with some girl power face revival by taking the foundation off that you've put on earlier – as it will have settled into your skin and won't look fresh – and do it again. You can leave your eyes alone and just touch them up as they'll be OK with a little mascara refresh!
Scottish Sun
05-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- Scottish Sun
I'm a Beauty Editor – I get sent thousands of products a year, but these are the six items I spend my money on
All recommendations within this article are informed by expert editorial opinion. If you click on a link in this story we may earn affiliate revenue. Tara Ledden's job comes with some serious perks, including testing hundreds of products every month. But despite the freebies, there are some star items that she'll always return to BEST BUYS I'm a Beauty Editor – I get sent thousands of products a year, but these are the six items I spend my money on EVERY time I tell someone that I'm a beauty editor, I know exactly what they're going to say next. 'Do you get loads of free beauty products?" 12 As a beauty editor, Tara gets sent hundreds of products, and says Monday Muse The Cleanser is great for sensitive skin Credit: Tara Ledden In short, the answer is yes. It's actually quite obscene - a quick look at the Fabulous beauty launches spreadsheet (where we keep track of everything new we've been sent to try) tells me that there's a whopping 402 products launching this month, and that's just the ones we've been told about! My job is to test them all, which means there's not much room for me to be loyal to any one brand or product, as I'm constantly chopping and changing. However, there are a few that I can't part with, and will happily repurchase myself every time they run out. These are the products I always go back to... THE ONE-STEP CLEANSER Last year, Monday Muse The Cleanser went out of stock for a period of time and I spent weeks trying to find a replacement that would stand up to it's acne-safe, gentle, make-up and grime melting powers. It turns out, there isn't a replacement - it's one of a kind. So, when it was back on shelves I stocked up, and now I've got it on subscription. It cuts through make-up without being oily or greasy, lightly foams without drying skin, and doesn't irritate my eyes at all. 12 Monday Muse The Cleanser is suitable for all skin types Credit: Monday Muse Monday Muse The Cleanser, £28 The only thing it's not a match for is waterproof mascara, but I don't tend to wear that often. Forget double cleansing, I use it every night without fail with a flannel and get rid of everything in one step. 12 Dior's Foundation Stick has been Tara's go to for over 6 months Credit: Tara Ledden THE COVERS ALL BASE I generally light to use a product a few times, and really put it through it's paces, before I sing it's praises. But when I tried Dior Forever Skin Perfect Foundation Stick for the first time, it instantly won me over. I've got lots of redness in my skin, and a fair few acne scars, so I tend to wear full coverage foundations and a heavy duty concealer on top - which can feel heavy on my skin. This miracle stick completely changed that. It blends out super easily and doesn't feel drying, but it completely camouflages imperfections. 12 Dior Forever Skin Perfect Foundation Stick renders concealer redundant Credit: Dior Dior Forever Skin Perfect Foundation Stick, £48 Even after using it for over six months, I'm still in awe of how quickly and easily it makes my skin look near flawless without feeling (or looking) cakey. I've been getting regular compliments on how good my skin looks since using it, and they're still coming in thick and fast. I've used it throughout the depths of winter, and this week of soaring temperatures in London, and it looks just as seamless at the end of the day as it did when I first apply it. I've yet to find a single fault - other than the price tag, but given I don't need to use a separate concealer or setting powder in tandem with it, I'm saving money there 12 Clinisoothe has an unlimited number of uses Credit: Clinisoothe THE ACNE CLEARING MSIT For the marble tray of pretty perfumes sitting on my dresser, there's also an equally stacked bathroom cupboard of, frankly, ugly beauty products that I wouldn't dream of parting with. By a country mile Clinisoothe Skin Purifier is my most-used unpretty product. I spray it on my face straight after cleansing morning and night, and if I've got any cuts or sore patches elsewhere, they get spritzed too. It contains hypochlorous acid, which is a natural disinfectant, so it kills bacteria (especially the acne-causing kind) on contact. 12 Clinisoothe is used by before cosmetic treatments for it's bacteria killing powers Credit: Clinisoothe Clinisoothe Skin Purifier, £14.95 It also reduces inflammation and helping wounds heal quicker without causing any dryness or irritation. If I'm travelling, I'll take Vital Baby Hygiene Aquaint® Cleansing Water, £2.49, with me instead, as it's under the 100ml limit, and contains hypochlorous acid too. 12 Arkive has been a mainstay in Tara's routine for three years Credit: Tara Ledden THE SHINE ENHANCING SHAMPO0 Since the brand launched in March 2022, I've been consistently loyal to Arkive All Day Everyday Shampoo & Conditioner. Before using it, I wasn't fussy when it came to shampoo and conditioner thinking that none of them were quite right for my hair that's oily at the roots and dry at the ends. This has completely changed the game, and my expectations for shampoo and conditioner going forward. The shampoo lathers easily and leaves my scalp free of build up without that dry squeaky clean feeling. 12 Arkive's refill pouches make restocking easier Credit: Arkive Arkive All Day Everyday Shampoo & Conditioner, £12 each While the conditioner melts through tangles and deposits more shine than any salon shampoo I've used without weighing my hair down. Plus, they both smell delicious - with notes of mandarin, vanilla, rhubarb and musk. I've even managed to influence my mum into being a huge fan after a life-time of Alberto Balsam. 12 It's not glamorous, but Kosas Chemistry Deodorant is the best out there Credit: Tara Ledden THE BO-BUSTING DEODORANT Picking one single product as my ultimate favourite is, I imagine, akin to choosing a favourite child - in that it changes daily, rather than it's impossible, but without a doubt Kosas Chemistry Deodorant has revolutionised my life. The whole brand is great - Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer, £26 and Kosas Cloud Set Baked Setting & Smoothing Powder, £32, have also made it into my make-up bag since the brand launched in Space NK in March 2023, but the AHA deodorant easily takes top spot. I've used natural deodorant for nearly three years now, and it's by far the best at keeping odour at bay without irritating my armpits. 12 Tara prefers the fragrance free version, but there's also two scented ones on offer Credit: Kosas Kosas Chemistry Deodorant, £14 The exfoliating acid based formula changes the pH of under-arm skin to kill bacteria on contact. Technically, I could live without it, but it would be a smelly existence! 12 Batiste Dry Shampoo is an oldie but a goodie Credit: Tara Ledden THE OG DRY SHAMPOO There's a running joke amongst the Fabulous team that if there's one item I'll never give away, it's Batiste Dry Shampoo, and they're not far wrong. I've tried dry shampoo's with price tags more than 10 that of the can I used as a teen, and none of them match up to it's oil absorbing powers. 12 Sometimes, they're classics for a reason Credit: Batiste Batiste Dry Shampoo, £3.25 My favourites are the original and the blush scent, but I'll grab whatever's on the shelf. I love that it makes my hair feel clean as well as looking clean, which isn't the case with most of the expensive dry shampoos which leave my roots feeling gritty.
The Sun
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
I'm a Beauty Editor – I get sent thousands of products a year, but these are the six items I spend my money on
EVERY time I tell someone that I'm a beauty editor, I know exactly what they're going to say next. 'Do you get loads of free beauty products?" In short, the answer is yes. It's actually quite obscene - a quick look at the Fabulous beauty launches spreadsheet (where we keep track of everything new we've been sent to try) tells me that there's a whopping 402 products launching this month, and that's just the ones we've been told about! My job is to test them all, which means there's not much room for me to be loyal to any one brand or product, as I'm constantly chopping and changing. However, there are a few that I can't part with, and will happily repurchase myself every time they run out. These are the products I always go back to... THE ONE-STEP CLEANSER Last year, Monday Muse The Cleanser went out of stock for a period of time and I spent weeks trying to find a replacement that would stand up to it's acne-safe, gentle, make-up and grime melting powers. It turns out, there isn't a replacement - it's one of a kind. So, when it was back on shelves I stocked up, and now I've got it on subscription. It cuts through make-up without being oily or greasy, lightly foams without drying skin, and doesn't irritate my eyes at all. The only thing it's not a match for is waterproof mascara, but I don't tend to wear that often. Forget double cleansing, I use it every night without fail with a flannel and get rid of everything in one step. THE COVERS ALL BASE I generally light to use a product a few times, and really put it through it's paces, before I sing it's praises. But when I tried Dior Forever Skin Perfect Foundation Stick for the first time, it instantly won me over. I've got lots of redness in my skin, and a fair few acne scars, so I tend to wear full coverage foundations and a heavy duty concealer on top - which can feel heavy on my skin. This miracle stick completely changed that. It blends out super easily and doesn't feel drying, but it completely camouflages imperfections. Even after using it for over six months, I'm still in awe of how quickly and easily it makes my skin look near flawless without feeling (or looking) cakey. I've been getting regular compliments on how good my skin looks since using it, and they're still coming in thick and fast. I've used it throughout the depths of winter, and this week of soaring temperatures in London, and it looks just as seamless at the end of the day as it did when I first apply it. I've yet to find a single fault - other than the price tag, but given I don't need to use a separate concealer or setting powder in tandem with it, I'm saving money there THE ACNE CLEARING MSIT For the marble tray of pretty perfumes sitting on my dresser, there's also an equally stacked bathroom cupboard of, frankly, ugly beauty products that I wouldn't dream of parting with. By a country mile Clinisoothe Skin Purifier is my most-used unpretty product. I spray it on my face straight after cleansing morning and night, and if I've got any cuts or sore patches elsewhere, they get spritzed too. It contains hypochlorous acid, which is a natural disinfectant, so it kills bacteria (especially the acne-causing kind) on contact. 12 Clinisoothe Skin Purifier, £14.95 It also reduces inflammation and helping wounds heal quicker without causing any dryness or irritation. If I'm travelling, I'll take Vital Baby Hygiene Aquaint® Cleansing Water, £2.49, with me instead, as it's under the 100ml limit, and contains hypochlorous acid too. THE SHINE ENHANCING SHAMPO0 Since the brand launched in March 2022, I've been consistently loyal to Arkive All Day Everyday Shampoo & Conditioner. Before using it, I wasn't fussy when it came to shampoo and conditioner thinking that none of them were quite right for my hair that's oily at the roots and dry at the ends. This has completely changed the game, and my expectations for shampoo and conditioner going forward. The shampoo lathers easily and leaves my scalp free of build up without that dry squeaky clean feeling. Arkive All Day Everyday Shampoo & Conditioner, £12 each While the conditioner melts through tangles and deposits more shine than any salon shampoo I've used without weighing my hair down. Plus, they both smell delicious - with notes of mandarin, vanilla, rhubarb and musk. I've even managed to influence my mum into being a huge fan after a life-time of Alberto Balsam. THE BO-BUSTING DEODORANT Picking one single product as my ultimate favourite is, I imagine, akin to choosing a favourite child - in that it changes daily, rather than it's impossible, but without a doubt Kosas Chemistry Deodorant has revolutionised my life. The whole brand is great - Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer, £26 and Kosas Cloud Set Baked Setting & Smoothing Powder, £32, have also made it into my make-up bag since the brand launched in Space NK in March 2023, but the AHA deodorant easily takes top spot. I've used natural deodorant for nearly three years now, and it's by far the best at keeping odour at bay without irritating my armpits. Kosas Chemistry Deodorant, £14 The exfoliating acid based formula changes the pH of under-arm skin to kill bacteria on contact. Technically, I could live without it, but it would be a smelly existence! THE OG DRY SHAMPOO There's a running joke amongst the Fabulous team that if there's one item I'll never give away, it's Batiste Dry Shampoo, and they're not far wrong. I've tried dry shampoo's with price tags more than 10 that of the can I used as a teen, and none of them match up to it's oil absorbing powers. Batiste Dry Shampoo, £3.25 My favourites are the original and the blush scent, but I'll grab whatever's on the shelf. I love that it makes my hair feel clean as well as looking clean, which isn't the case with most of the expensive dry shampoos which leave my roots feeling gritty. Top beauty trends for 2025 Hayley Walker, Beauty Expert at Justmylook spoke exclusively to Fabulous about the big beauty trends for 2025. Haircare Hair gloss treatments are a must-have as beauty enthusiasts love the salon-quality shine and enhanced colour delivered by the trending treatment. Hair glosses are multifunctional as they nourish the hair while offering a vibrant, healthy-looking finish, combining 2025's core trends. This treatment is perfect for those seeking an affordable, at-home glow-up. 2025 will focus on skin repairing and texture-enhancing treatments. Skincare Rejuran treatment, a celebrity-endorsed procedure, will see a rise in demand this year as many seek to enhance the skin's appearance. The procedure entails injecting polynucleotides derived from salmon DNA to enhance skin texture and elasticity. 'Rejuvenation is expected to dominate 2025 skincare trends as many seek to a achieve flawless, youthful complexion. Skincare routines will also include back-to-basic products for a simplified routine. Ginseng cleansing oil and panthenol cream are among the trending products for 2025. The cleansing oil is excellent for dissolving makeup and impurities without clogging pores and is enriched with nourishing properties to leave the skin feeling and looking refreshed and radiant. Makeup Makeup trends will follow suit to achieve youthful and radiant looks. Under-eye brighteners will be sought-after products for delivering coverage while enhancing natural radiance. This beauty tool will complement natural beauty while improving and brightening dull skin. Makeup looks will be bigger and bolder in 2025 with cluster lashes expected to surge this year. These lashes bring the glam to glamorous looks as they deliver dramatic volume to enhance everyday or special occasion looks. Peel-off lip stains circulated the beauty industry in 2024 and are expected to dominate in 2025. The growing popularity of this product is due to its ability to provide long-lasting, transfer-proof colour to lips, enhancing a natural aesthetic. Additionally, cherry-coded aesthetics are expected to be everywhere this year as the deep, rich hue can be achieved using peel-off lip stains or bold lip looks for a dramatic effect. Nails 2025 will be another year of countless, show-stopping nail trends. Goddess Nails and Aura Nails deserve an honourable mention as these designs channel an ethereal, celestial aesthetic for bold, self-expressing nails.
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.
