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Irish Examiner
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Examiner
Sustainable beauty is the future: Here are my top picks for a green routine
How many beauty products do you go through each month? It may not feel like a lot, but when you factor in shampoo, shower gel, handsoap, and deodorant on top of your mascaras, perfumes, and powders… what's going into your waste bin can add up. The beauty industry, a particularly large global contributor when it comes to waste, has mercifully acknowledged this. Meaning, nifty beauty executives have attempted to combat our growing waste problem. Greenwashing (the act of labelling something as sustainable when it isn't) has a part to play, but there are excellent products out there that will allow you to be green while still indulging in beauty. Behold, my pick of the best. 1. BOSS The Scent (€121 for Him, €106, for Her, BOSS The Scent (€121 for Him, €106, for Her, A fragrance duo that anyone would love, with refillable bottles. BOSS is known for its fragrances, and with these two, you get compelling scents with sustainable tekkers. BOSS The Scent for Him is an ambery-woody-fruity fragrance that opens with the spicy freshness of natural ginger oil, while BOSS The Scent Eau de Parfum for Her pairs an ambery-floral-fruity fragrance with natural peach extract. 2. Sam McKnight, Pure Genius Natural Scalp Restoring Oil (€42, Cult Beauty) Sam McKnight, Pure Genius Natural Scalp Restoring Oil (€42, Cult Beauty) The world has gone mad for scalp care. And for good reason — we've been neglecting it for some time. Sam McKnight is the man responsible for some of the best heads of hair in the business — Kate Moss, Sienna Miller, to name a few — and when he creates something, he ensures it is entirely biodegradable. Formulated with 98% natural ingredients, his new scalp oil is housed in a 100% biodegradable oil-dropper and delivered in a box made from agricultural waste. It's also loaded with Omega 3 & 6, Vitamin E, and the clinically proven hero ingredient crinipan, which regulates sebum production, reduces excess oil, and fights dandruff — all in just 10 minutes, restoring harmony to the scalp. 3. Innersense Organic Beauty's Dry Shampoo Foam (€24.80, Cult Beauty) Innersense Organic Beauty's Dry Shampoo Foam (€24.80, Cult Beauty) Hate dry shampoo? This could change your mind. Innersense, a certified B Corp company, has created a sustainable, scalp-loving alternative to traditional aerosol formulas which absorbs oil while nourishing the scalp. Crafted with the brand's signature purity and plant-powered ingredients, including tapioca starch, witch hazel and certified organic honey, this is a non-aerosol formula that is both gentle and effective, elevating your hair without drying it out. 4. Doctrine Infinite Hydration Moisturiser (€34, Doctrine Infinite Hydration Moisturiser (€34, Doctrine is the real deal when it comes to sustainability, and one of the newer brands that gives me hope for the industry. Created by industry experts with an unwavering commitment to transparency, their ethos is hellbent on sustainable innovation. And as a result, they have some really great stuff. Their hero product is their cleansing balm, but their newest launch is this moisturiser. It is excellent, with a little going a long way. Smoothing, nourishing and reasonably priced, you can't go wrong. 5. Anam Cosmetics Glitter Eyeshadow (€15.50, Anam Cosmetics Glitter Eyeshadow (€15.50, Festival season is coming up. And, as such, so is glitter-purchasing season. Glitter is essentially coloured plastic, so if you want to cut back on your waste, I would suggest starting here. Thankfully, Irish brand Anam Cosmetics has an excellent glitter eyeshadow line. I have used them again and again, and they last the test of time as well as hold up against industry greats. Taupe and Gold are particularly wearable for those who've never ventured into glitter before. 6. Skin Rocks The Antioxidant (€87, Space NK) Skin Rocks The Antioxidant (€87, Space NK) This Caroline Hirons-founded antioxidant serum is laden with vitamin C as well as an array of top-shelf ingredients designed to brighten, boost and improve your skin's texture. It's the smart choice if you want a do-it-all serum that covers all your skincare needs, and it also comes as a refill; simply unscrew and replace. Oh, and save money in the process. 7. Nunaïa Superfood Cleansing Balm (€59, Nunaïa Superfood Cleansing Balm (€59, An innovative balm-to-milk cleanser that is 82% Certified Organic and genuinely brilliant. Removing even tough eye makeup while leaving skin soft and hydrated, Nunaïa is an ethical, sustainable brand built on morals you can believe in. 8. Salt of The Earth Natural Deodorant (€6.37, Salt of The Earth Natural Deodorant (€6.37, My favourite purchase of the past year. This award-winning, fragrance-free, unisex Deodorant Stick is made from 100% natural mineral salts. Designed to sit on the surface of freshly cleaned skin, it removes all traces of odour while also lasting a full year of use. The only thing is if you drop it, it smashes. If you manage to avoid that, I'm pretty positive you'll fall for this nifty stick too. Read More Life Hack: How to recycle your beauty empties and earn free replacements at the same time
Irish Independent
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Triona McCarthy: Look your best this summer with my top five skin, make-up and hair care launches
Blurring the Lines Fans of Laura Mercier's tinted moisturiser are going to love its new upgrade, which now has a natural blurred matte finish. It's so great for disguising large pores, has longer durability AND a skincare-infused formula. Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer Blurred Matte SPF 30 (€50, It glides on to my skin effortlessly, delivering a luminous matte finish that feels incredibly lightweight and comfy. I feel it is a very forgiving formula for my 50-something skin and ensures a flawless appearance without clinging to dry patches. Best of all, it has an SPF30 and 20 shades to choose from. Eyes on the Prize Charlotte Tilbury's new Rock 'N' Kohl eyeliner pencils (€31, is your secret weapon for effortlessly sultry, smokey eyes this summer. With six mesmerising shades, these ultra-creamy, highly-pigmented pencils last up to 28 hours and feature a convenient tip so you can create iconic looks. Now you can face into the day with great eye make-up that won't budge! Getting Scalped I'm suddenly so interested in scalp care as I swear I'm getting a receding hairline! Even though receding hairlines are suddenly sexy — thanks to Walton Goggins in The White Lotus — eh, I'd prefer to do what I can to keep my hairline looking more lush. Hair by Sam McKnight Pure Genius Natural Scalp Restoring Oil (€42, is my latest purchase as it has 15 hair-enhancing natural oils crafted from botanicals and essential oils to moisturise and soothe the scalp, and strengthen the hair. According to McKnight, they help create the optimal environment for hair to grow stronger, longer and more resilient. Just what I need to stave off hair loss. Mist World With summer holidays fast approaching, it's a good idea to invest in a product that will protect your hair against the effects of exposure to the sun's rays, high humidity levels, pollution and salt and chlorine. Hair Rituel By Sisley Protective Shield Mist (€82, which lands in store this week, is designed to protect your hair against all of these damaging factors while you're lying by the pool sipping pina coladas. The Neck! It's easy to forget about your neck when it comes to skincare, but it's just as important as your face, particularly if you want to avoid 'tech neck'. This issue occurs because we spend so much time looking down at screens but Neostrata Triple Firming Neck Cream (€79.95, is here to help. It reduces visible signs of ageing on the neck to give a firmer, more toned appearance. Don't forget to put some on your decolletage! Treat Victoria Beckham Sculpt and Blend Brush, €68, Victoria Beckham has launched a nine-piece collection of make-up brushes that includes five face brushes, three eye brushes and a lip brush, and I'm in love! My favourite is the Sculpt & Blend Brush that works seamlessly with both creams and powders. Treatment Botox, €400, The number one thing I'm asked on my Instagram is where I get my Botox done and it's always the same answer, The Dr. Mulrooney Clinic. Dr Jane and Katherine Mulrooney have now welcomed Dr Edwina Buckley, who is an expert in medical aesthetic dermatology with a particular interest in skin rejuvenation with lasers, PRP, polynucleotides and profhilo. My tip is to stick with the same person as they get to know your face. Trick Holiday hack Packing all your beauty bits for holidays can be complicated, but multi-purpose products can be a lifesaver. Think two-in-one shampoo and conditioner products and moisturisers that work on both your face and body. Definitely decant your beauty products into small travel-sized bottles to save space, and embrace the holiday vibe by leaving the heated tools at home and spritzing sea salt spray into your hair to create beachy waves.
