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Irish Independent
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Louise McSharry: Many sections of the beauty industry ignore people over 40 – here are three brands that love us
I used to feel like I belonged. That every product was for me and that the world was my cosmetic oyster. These days, it's a little different. While I don't subscribe to hard and fast rules about 'age appropriateness', much of the space feels targeted directly at women in their 20s and 30s, and not really interested in women like me. You may well be rolling your eyes if you're older than me. I'm obviously not the first person to raise this issue, and I know how frustrating it is to hear someone suddenly appreciating a reality you've been shouting about for ages because it's finally impacting them. Still, better late than never. I'm here, I see the problem and I have some suggestions for you. While many sections of the beauty industry would like to ignore people over 40, there are some brands which not only cater to us, but treasure us. Here are three beauty brands that embrace the beauty of women past their 30s. Jones Road ( — Make-up artist Bobbi Brown's second beauty brand was created out of her own need for products that delivered on her mature skin. She wasn't interested in looking younger, she simply wanted her existing face to look a little better. The result is products which focus on hydration, and pretty tones which elevate your natural beauty. I recommend (1) Miracle Balm, a tinted balm which can be tapped on the lips or cheeks to add glow and hydration. Sculpted by Aimee ( — Aimee Connolly may only be in her early 30s, but her brand has been accessible for people of all ages from the outset. This may come down to her close relationship with her mum, who regularly features in social media content, or it may simply be an astute recognition of the broadness of her customer base. One way or the other, she deserves credit for creating products and content which can be appreciated by a wide range of make-up lovers. I recommend (2) Second Skin Dewy Foundation, a beautifully hydrating complexion product which leaves skin looking healthy and gorgeous. Trinny London ( — It probably comes as no surprise that a brand founded by a woman over 50 caters brilliantly to mature skin and style, but it's still worth noting. Not only does the range of beauty and skincare work beautifully on older skin, it's also incredibly easy to use. You can do a full face of make-up with your fingers, and look healthy, fresh and gorgeous throughout. I recommend (3) BFF All Day Foundation, which beautifully evens the skin tone and covers what it needs to, without looking cakey or too much. (Full disclosure: I recently worked with Trinny London, but I simply couldn't write a list like this without including the brand.) (4) Sarah Creal ( — Unfortunately, this brand isn't available in this part of the world yet, but if you find yourself in the US, I highly recommend you check it out. This very cool brand is aimed at 'babes 40+' and I want the entire range. You'll find the products in Sephora. Buying Irish In my opinion, there is a fair amount of unnecessary panic projected on to people during pregnancy. If you listened to everyone about what you should and shouldn't do, you would end up incredibly confused and potentially having an anxiety attack. Having said that, it's understandable that many desire total confidence in the products they use when they're expecting. Skn to Skn (from €37 via is a brand created by Irish woman Sarah Stokes specifically with pregnancy in mind. Developed in consultation with consultant dermatologist Prof Catriona Ryan, the products are not only pregnancy-safe, but formulated especially for hormonal skin. Something old... Mason Pearson is a name which has been synonymous with high-end hair brushes since the early 20th century. Mason Pearson used the knowledge he gained working in the wool processing industry to develop an innovative rubber cushion hairbrush. The product is largely the same as it was in the 1920s, and has inspired many similar brushes to be developed by other brands. Available in a variety of sizes and tufts (types of bristle combinations), there is a Mason Pearson brush to suit every hair type and need. I like the Popular Bristle and Nylon Hairbrush, or BN1 (€197.77 via in blue. The combination of nylon and boar bristles works beautifully on long hair to bring out its gloss via effective oil distribution, and the powder blue colour will give your hair routine a hint of old school chicness. ... Something new I'm a big believer in buying once and buying well. It hasn't always been that way, once upon a time, my purchases were made impulsively and with minimal thought but these days, I think carefully. Researching a product and choosing one which will bring pleasure each time I use it is a better way to live. With that in mind, I'd like to highlight Oribe's beautiful new six-piece collection of hairbrushes. Made from Italian cellulose resin, each brush is handcrafted to deliver perfectly balanced weight, grip and control. The Italian Resin Flat Brush (€112 via is the one I think most of us would get the most use out of. It features a combination of boar bristles and nylon pins to ensure detangling and even distribution of the hair's natural oils, resulting in peak glossiness for your hair. Aside from that, it's absolutely beautiful, and would certainly add glamour to your daily routine.
Business Insider
6 days ago
- Business
- Business Insider
Best Olive & June discount codes we've tested in July 2025
I started doing my own manicures in high school and haven't looked back since. After years of practice, I know just how much the right polish and tools can make a difference, so when people complain to me about their at-home manicure frustrations, I always direct them to Olive & June. But as we know, I never recommend anything at full price, even if it has saved me plenty on trips to the salon, which is why I'm bringing you the best Olive & June discount codes to help you score a deal at checkout. Olive & June's top-notch nail polish and helpful tools, such as the Poppy and Polish Remover Pot + Cleanup Brush, have made doing my own nails a breeze. But press-on lovers can also rejoice, as the brand's Press-On Manis earned the top spot in our best press-on nails guide. Olive & June even recently came out with a gel version of its quintessential Mani System, so there's something for everyone. Olive & June sales aren't unheard of, but you can score a deal any time of year when you apply a coupon to your order, with some codes saving you an extra 30%. But rather than make you hunt them down yourself, I've rounded them up right here. Before you place your order, check out the best Olive & June discount codes we've tested below. Are there any other Olive & June sales running at the moment? As of the time of writing, Olive & June isn't running any ongoing deals or promotions, so your best bet is to take advantage of one of the coupons listed above. How to use Olive & June discount codes Start by adding coupon-eligible items to your cart, and continuing to checkout. On the checkout page, you can apply a coupon by pasting a code into the "Discount code or gift card" text box and clicking "Apply." Once you've added the code, continue the checkout process and place your order. Can you stack Olive & June discount codes? Olive & June does not allow coupons to be stacked together. Only one discount code may be applied per order. Olive & June discount code: Frequently asked questions Does Olive & June offer discounts for students, teachers, and the military? As of the time of writing, Olive & June does not offer special discounts for students, teachers, or military members, so using one of the coupons listed above is still the best way to save. If you're a student or teacher, check out our roundups of the best student discounts and best teacher discounts for more offers from other brands. Does Olive & June offer free shipping? Olive & June offers free standard shipping on orders of $45 or more. Orders that don't meet the $45 spending minimum will require an extra $4.95 shipping fee. You can also pay an extra $15 for expedited shipping on your order. Jones Road discount codes and Sephora coupons.
Graziadaily
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Graziadaily
Our Beauty Writer Swears By This Glow Giving SPF For Summer
Summer always ushers in a line-up of make-up essentials that speak to a new climate and the beauty problems that come with it. For me, the question of a bullet-proof base comes into play. When the heatwave begin to hit and my foundation starts to slip, I opt for a lightweight, breathable base that provides subtle coverage and maximum comfort. I look for built in sun protection, too. Which is why tinted sunscreens have become my newest obsession. This category of skincare and make-up hybrids have exploded of late thanks to their glowy, healthy-looking, 'clean girl' finish. In the last few months alone we have seen Merit's The Uniform Tinted Mineral SPF 50, the Supergoop! Protec Daily SPF Tint SPF 50, £40, and Beauty of Joseon's Daily Tinted Fluid Sunscreen, £17, hard launch onto our social media feeds. But my newest skin glossing fixation comes courtesy of the new Jones Road's Everyday Sunscreen, £40. It may have taken legendary make-up artist and beauty brand founder, Bobbi Brown, a number of years to develop, but like many of Jones Road's offerings, it was certainly worth the wait. We have already declared our love for the brand's very first Just Enough Tinted Moisturiser, and the next of Jones Road's firsts follows suit with a product that reinvents mineral sunscreens for the better. Speaking about her newest innovation, Brown explains, 'Everyday Sunscreen took many years to develop. I had to make sure that not only was it clean and effective but that it also paired incredibly well with make-up. It needed to look natural, layer well, and not leave a dry or uncomfortable finish. This is my new ideal base for everyday protection, and works perfectly with all of my Jones Road make-up.' There has been much debate about the pros and cons of using sunscreens that provide protection through chemical filters or mineral filters, but Brown saw fit to hone in on the latter which uses zinc oxide to build a physical sun protection. But before you ask about the notorious natural white cast mineral sunscreens leave on darker skin tones, note that Brown has done her due diligence here too - she's included colour-correcting pigments in each tinted shade to offset any ashy, grey finish. Another characteristic of mineral sunscreens that Jones Road has sought to correct if the overall feel. Usually thicker and pastier than chemical sunscreens, the Everyday Sunscreen has flipped the script on mineral SPFs with a texture that ups the comfort factor. It is lightweight, smooth and glides over to reveal a lit-from-within sheen on the skin. Meaning there is no pilling, sliding, or heavy-feeling in sight. Sameeha Shaikh, beauty writer, says: 'I tend to sit on the chemical filter side of the sunscreen debate, purely based on the fact that I favour a lightweight, undetectable SPF that leaves my skin without a trace of ashy discolouration. And, the fact that, while mineral sunscreens have their benefits (they are great for sensitive skin and the environment), I haven't found one that doesn't leave my skin feeling weighed down. That was until I tried Jones Road Everyday Sunscreen. I'm not saying it's the lightest SPF I've used - it needs to be worked into the skin - but after some light massage it glides over like butter leaving you glossy and never greasy. It looks (and feels) totally traceless. As for make-up? It pairs beautifully, there's no caking my skin looks more radiant. That said, the SPF leaves my skin so perfected and glowy I sometimes even forgo foundation altogether. It's a win-win.' 1. Jones Road Everyday Sunscreen What the brand says: 'Everyday Sunscreen is a broad spectrum mineral SPF 30 for daily sun protection that pairs perfectly with make-up. Each tinted shade contains color-correcting pigments to help offset white cast, a natural result of the physical sun protection that zinc oxide provides, for a natural finish. Lightweight and smooth, it's the ideal base for make-up.' What we know: Years in the making, Jones Road seems to have cracked all our pet peeves with mineral sunscreens, read: a heavy finish and white cast on medium to deep skin tones. The Jones Road Everyday Sunscreen seems to correct all those wrongs with a formula that leaves skin looking so good you could forgo foundation. Sameeha Shaikh, beauty writer, says: 'I tend to sit on the chemical filter side of the sunscreen debate, purely based on the fact that I favour a lightweight, undetectable SPF that leaves my skin without a trace of ashy discolouration. And, the fact that, while mineral sunscreens have their benefits (they are great for sensitive skin and the environment), I haven't found one that doesn't leave my skin feeling weighed down. That was until I tried Jones Road Everyday Sunscreen. I'm not saying it's the lightest SPF I've used, it doesn't run down my fingers like my go-to and it needs to be worked into the skin, but once you apply some minimum effort it glides over like butter leaving you glossy, never greasy, and looks (and feels) totally traceless. As for make-up? Mines sits atop like a treat, sans caking and helps to boost overall radiance, but the SPF leaves my skin so perfected I sometimes even forgo foundation. It's a win-win.' Pros Lightweight feel Mineral sunscreen Cons Only five shades available Sameeha Shaikh is Grazia's beauty writer, covering all categories to bring you insights on the latest trends, industry news and the products you need to know about, viral or not (most probably viral).
Vogue
09-07-2025
- Health
- Vogue
Vogue First! Jones Road's Mineral Sunscreen Counteracts White Cast With Color-Correcting Pigments
'I feel like I've been trying to birth this baby for a year,' Bobbi Brown muses over Zoom. The baby in question being a new Jones Road sunscreen; the first SPF of her cult-favorite label, and arguably one the the most challenging products she's worked on. Even someone with as much experience as Brown cannot escape the difficulties of formulating a cosmetically elegant mineral sunscreen. But with her latest launch, she proves that anything is possible with effort—and above all, vision. Determined to make a clean SPF, Brown says a chemical formula was out of the question (chemical sunscreens are often thought to be unsafe for the coral reef and irritable to sensitive skin types). Mineral, on the other hand, is generally considered the most-safe SPF option—creating a physical barrier between the skin and UV rays. The issue then, is that the mineral UV filters zinc oxide and titanium dioxide that create that shield are naturally white powders known to deliver the white cast many of us so dread. The leading question for Brown was: 'How do you make one that doesn't look like you have something on your face?' She adds, 'That to me was the bottom line.' No chalkiness. No white cast, just beautiful, protected skin. Whether Brown is formulating skin-care or makeup, she considers the face her canvas—and her goal is to look at the wearer and think 'wow, your skin looks great.' She didn't necessarily want a tinted sunscreen (she tells me that she's not fond of them, ironically enough), but rather something that could simply counteract the whitish, bluish veil. A host of color-correcting pigments was her sweet spot, to make the mineral base suitable for anyone. Jones Road Everyday Sunscreen
Graziadaily
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Graziadaily
The Best Summer Beauty Products To Shop Now 2025
Every season ushers in a brand new assortment of beauty products made to see us through rain or shine, but there is something particularly exciting, joyful and mood-boosting about this year's influx of new summer beauty buys. These are the products that deliver high factor sun protection that feels like skincare, a beachy no-make-up-make-up look, undone hairstyles and a head-to-toe golden hour glow. Over the last few months, the Grazia beauty team and the Grazia Beauty Panel have been busy swatching, spritzing and misting their way through this year's most impressive innovations, all to hit on the winners of 2025's Grazia Summer Beauty Awards. Our winners include a self-tan innovation that manages to mimic a fresh-from-the-beach glow, a high street make-up hero that promises to be budge-proof and a stellar face sunscreen that feels so good on your skin that reapplications turn from chore to ritual. Intrigued? These are the must-try buys that made the cut... This year you could be in with a chance of winning a selecion of our Grazia Summer Beauty Awards 2025 winners, in a prize bundle worth over £1000. Simply click the link below to enter. 1. Dries Van Noten Crazy Basil EDP Annie Vischer, head of beauty, says: 'A herbal hit of basil, rosemary and cedar, we couldn't get enough of this scent. It's reviving, moreish… think forest bathing in a bottle. It smells like a clean, expensive man.' 2. Byredo Desert Dawn EDP Price: £220 Annie Vischer, head of beauty, says: 'With warm wood notes at once softened by rose and made clean and crisp by papyrus, Desert Dawn is an achingly sophisticated summer scent – the perfume equivalent of a tailored linen suit.' 3. Jones Road Just Enough Tinted Moisturiser Sameeha Shaikh, beauty writer, says: 'In case you hadn't noticed, we're in the midst of a tinted moisture revival. Jones Road is leading the charge with this. Smooth, silky and gel-like this new-gen skin tint feels different than most. Its bouncy texture glides over skin to provide a sheer, natural coverage that sits between matte and luminous. The standout is its comfortable wear. Loaded with sodium hyaluronate, an even smaller molecule than hyaluronic acid, it restores hydration and protects against water loss. Plus, there's 16 shades to suit a diversity of skin tones.' 4. L'Oréal Paris Le Shadow Stick Price: £9.99 Lan Nguyen-Grealis, make-up artist, says: 'These shadow sticks feel silky smooth on application and are very easy to blend. They go on creamy and, within a few seconds, you're left with a budge-proof finish. I wore mine in the shower to really put it to the test and there wasn't a smudge in sight.' 5. St Tropez Sunlit Skin Bronzing Tint + Tan Price: £29 Rachael Martin, beauty director, says: 'Swerve irritation and streaks with this skin-loving face fake tan. Made with soothing aloe vera, moisturising glycerin and coconut oil, it conditions skin as it gives it a fresh-from-the-beach glow in just three hours.' 6. Hair by Sam McKnight Pure Genius Scalp Oil Annie Vischer, head of beauty, says: 'Sun, sea and supercharged air con can leave scalps feeling sensitive, but this 98% natural formula serves up some relief. Made with a medley of omegas and anti-dandruff actives, it cuts down on flakes and boosts your scalp's moisture levels. Leave it to hair legend Sam McKnight to deliver the goods.' 7. TheraFace Depuffing Wand Michaella Bolder, leading facialist, says: 'Want to reduce inflammation, puffiness and dark circles? Make a play for this skin tool. The cryo setting in particular exceeded my expectations – the tool gets incredibly cold and maintains that temperature for as long as you're using it. Great for calming breakouts and reviving tired skin.' 8. L'Occitane en Provence Almond Shimmering Body Oil Rachael Martin, beauty director, says: 'An icon reimagined for summer, expect all the melt-into-skin goodness that has made L'Occitane's Almond Body Oil a cult classic, now with a side of grown-up golden shimmer. Smooth on to skin before hitting the beach bar or beer garden.' 9. Chanel Jeux De Lumières Multi-Use Eyeshadow And Highlighter Palette Bernicia Boateng, make-up artist, says: 'A palette of four powders so soft and pigmented they feel creamy on application. The formula is infused with squalane, so they're hydrating, and the shade range caters to a wide variety of skin tones. A must if you're after a lit-from-within glow.' 10. By Terry Tea To Tan Powder Blush Cher Webb, make-up artist, says: 'I kept coming back to this super soft powder blush. Available in six highly pigmented sunset shades, the colour is buildable and the finish satin-like – you can layer this up from a healthy glow to a bold blush in seconds.' 11. Color Wow Texas Hold 'Em Big Hold Hairspray Tom Smith, hairstylist to the stars, says: 'A modern hairspray that's made to deliver XXL volume, which can withstand both heat and humidity. It contains crystal clear resins that leave your looking glossy – win-win.' 12. Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour HydraPlay Daily Defense Nourishing Fluid Broad Spectrum SPF 40 Dr Aamna Adel, dermatologist, says: 'This layers well with other skincare products without pilling and I am really impressed by how lightweight the formula is. It absorbs quickly without leaving a white cast and is easy to reapply over make-up. I like to do this using a Beautyblender.' 13. Clinique Moisture Surge Active Glow Serum Rachael Martin, beauty director, says: 'A does-it-all serum that takes the guesswork out of skincare, Clinique's new launch is designed to streamline your routine (and save space in your carry-on). It contains lactic acid to gently exfoliate, hyaluronic acid to lock in moisture and vitamin C to brighten.' 14. Violette_Fr Lip Nectar Sameeha Shaikh, beauty writer, says: 'Designed by chic make-up artist Violette Serrat to stain, hydrate and gloss up lips, this multitasking lip buy is long-wearing and available in a range of nude and berry shades. French girl lip, anyone?' 15. Ultra Violette Extreme Screen SPF 50+ Hydrating Body & Hand Skinscreen Price: £27 Dr Alexis Granite, consultant dermatologist, says: 'Made with pentavitin (a plant-derived moisture magnet) and vitamin E, which protects skin from dulling free radicals, this is a body SPF with skincare benefits. It's lightweight, absorbs easily and smells like summer too.' 16. Dior Solar The Self-Tanning Gel for the Body Annie Vischer, head of beauty, says: 'If you're up for splurging on your DIY self-tan session, make a grab for this designer iteration – a gradual, no-rinse formula that dries in three minutes, delivers a believable glow and smells great too.' 17. Givenchy Beauty Prisme Libre Bronzer Powder Sameeha Shaikh, beauty writer, says: 'This is Givenchy's first bronzer, so we're talking about a real moment here. A quad of four finely milled powders, they're designed to deliver a believable sun kissed look. Mission accomplished – you get a warm glow that speaks of a day spent at the beach.' Main image: Dennis Pedersen Sameeha Shaikh is Grazia's beauty writer, covering all categories to bring you insights on the latest trends, industry news and the products you need to know about, viral or not (most probably viral).
