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Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
This £18 mascara has made me ditch my ride-or-die after 10+ years
Shopping writer Lauren has been asked multiple times if she is donning false eyelashes when wearing this bestselling formula As a beauty writer, I test new products almost daily - from buzzy TikTok launches to under-the-radar gems. But like many people, I have my beauty staples I rarely stray from: MAC's mauve pink Mehr lipstick, Jo Malone's Pomegranate Noir perfume and, up until recently, Estée Lauder's Double Wear Lengthening Mascara. That was until My Mascara by Sculpted by Aimee landed on my desk. One coat later, and I haven't picked up Double Wear since, meaning I've said goodbye to a decade of regular use. Retailing for a very reasonable £18 on the brand's website and at Boots, Sculpted by Aimee's ultra-black mascara has completely won me over. The curved wand is a game-changer - it hugs the lash line perfectly, coating each individual lash and leaving them looking fuller, lifted, and longer. It's also impressive long-wearing. I can apply it in the morning and trust that it'll stay put without smudging until I take it off, which, admittedly, takes a little effort. Get the look £18 Sculpted by Aimee Buy Now on Sculpted by Aimee Product Description I have to use a couple of face wipes or a proper eye makeup remover to get the last trace off, so it's worth considering. But honestly, it's a small price to pay for lashes that look this good. If you'd prefer an easier removal process, there are alternative options available. Benefit's Badgal Bang! is great for lifting lashes, but it's also easy to apply and remove. Likewise, the MACStack Mascara Mega Brush is easy to remove with a single face wipe. Back to Sculpted by Aimee, I'm not the only one who is impressed. Clinical testers back me up, with 92% of testers saying their lashes looked more voluminous. Meanwhile, 95% agreed lashes looked longer. My only slight gripe, aside from it being a little difficult to remove, is that it can appear slightly clumpy on the first swipe. But with a couple more strokes, it evens out beautifully, separating the lashes and building up that full, fluttery effect without going spidery. All in all, I didn't expect to find a new mascara after more than a decade, but here we are. Sorry, Estée - I've got a new favourite. Shoppers can purchase My Mascara by Sculpted by Aimee through the brand's website and at Boots.
Irish Post
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Post
Mayo woman will represent London at Rose of Tralee festival
A MAYO woman has been selected to represent London at the annual Rose of Tralee festival. Shauna Sammon was chosen as the London Rose at a glitzy selection evening held at the Clayton Chiswick Hotel over the weekend. The Mayo native was one of 11 candidates vying for the chance to represent the capital in Ireland this summer. The eleven finalists for the London Rose selection (Pics: David Hennessy/Sinead Dineen) Prior to the selection event all the finalists enjoyed a series of events on the Official London Rose Tour. They included an evening spent dancing at the Hercules pub on Holloway Road, selection night preparation sessions and mock interviews at The Claddagh Ring pub in Hendon, and a reception with Irish Ambassador to the UK, Martin Fraser at the Irish Embassy. Shauna Sammon on stage during the selection night The finalists also enjoyed a bespoke makeup masterclass hosted by the team at Sculpted by Aimee in their Carnaby Street store. 'Being named the 2025 London Rose is an incredible honour and something I'll cherish forever,' Ms Sammon said this week. 'I'm only coming back down to earth after the most surreal few days,' she added. 'I have had a wonderful experience during the whole London Rose process and met some truly inspiring women on my journey.' London Rose 2025 Shauna Shannon presented with her sash by the 2024 London Rose Glenna Mannion The Mayo native also shared how much she is enjoying being part of the Irish diaspora in London. 'I love my Irish community in London,' she admits. 'I have benefited so much from the opportunities it has given me and I'm proud to be London's ambassador in Tralee,' she added before looking ahead to the festival which will get underway in August. "I'm excited to meet the 31 other incredible international Roses in August and to share in such a special experience together,' she explained. 'I'm equally looking forward to the year ahead, wearing the London Rose sash with pride and getting involved in as many events and community activities as I can.' The London Rose 2025 finalists with 2024 Rose of Tralee Keely O'Grady and London Rose 2024 Glenna Mannion Sinead Dineen, of the London Rose Centre, praised Ms Sammon's achievement this week. 'Shauna embodies everything that the Rose of Tralee Festival celebrates, pride in her heritage, strong community spirit, and genuine warmth and charisma,' she said. 'We are delighted to have Shauna represent us in Kerry and we know she will do London proud.' The London Rose Selection is part of the annual Rose of Tralee International Festival, which takes place in Tralee in Co. Kerry every August. See More: London Rose, Rose Of Tralee
Irish Daily Mirror
04-05-2025
- Business
- Irish Daily Mirror
Business owner Aimee Connolly not worried about US tariffs
Beauty business owner Aimee Connolly isn't going to worry about US tariffs until they are made clear, as she's set to launch her makeup brand stateside. On Wednesday, Central Bank governor Gabriel Makhlouf said US President Donald Trump's tariffs pose a 'major downside risk' to Ireland's economy. It plans to impose a 20 per cent tariff on all EU imports to the states. This is not good news for the Sculpted by Aimee founder, who has been working tenaciously behind the scenes to launch her successful brand in the US. But as trade negotiations continue, the 31-year-old isn't getting bogged down just yet. Speaking as an ambassador of the VHI Women's Mini Marathon, she told the Irish Sunday Mirror: 'This is life, I think there's always some level of uncertainty. Not to play down the current climate, but I think you move way forward, regardless. 'We're busy just focusing on what the original plans are, where we're going, and just hoping for the best.' After launching her makeup brand in 2016 at the age of just 22, the Dubliner has seen her business reach massive heights. Her products are stocked in 700 outlets worldwide, including in the Middle East and Australia. She also has a flagship store on Dublin's Grafton Street. As many US influencers organically promote her brand, she is determined to break America. On her launch stateside, Aimee said: 'The wheels are still in motion, we are focusing on post market strategies and having various meetings with retailers and suppliers.' The beauty owner admits it can be a tough market to crack, but hopes the rewards will be worth it. She continued: 'With the US you have to be conscious of the market size and know the pros and cons that come with that. 'It's a very expensive market to crack but on the flip side, it's a huge potential market because it is so vast. I think you just have to have the strategy that's right for you as a brand at that time. 'That's why we're taking the time to build what the right route for us is and where we are in our growth. But ultimately, it is one of the biggest markets in the world, and kind of everyone's dream to be global there.' This comes as Sculpted by Aimee made the Beauty Matter top 50 list of international brands to watch in 2025. The beauty industry forecaster said the Irish brand is expected to have a full-year revenue of €26.5m to €46.5m this year. Aimee was speaking as an ambassador for the VHI Women's Mini Marathon, as she will run alongside 28,000 other women in Dublin City Centre on June 1.
Irish Examiner
25-04-2025
- Business
- Irish Examiner
Ten high-profile Irish people reflect on advice they would give to their 25-year-old selves
Maïa Dunphy, writer and broadcaster I came home from a voluntary wildlife project in Borneo just before I turned 24. I was a little lost and very broke. I took the first job that came up - processing purchase orders for an injection moulding company. When I turned 25, I was still working there. It was only when they offered me a big contract that I realised it wasn't what I wanted, so I got a job for a quarter of the salary in TV. Maia Dunphy: "I sought out adventure over everything else back then. I'd save travel money to get back to Borneo, which I did twice, and didn't have any sort of life plan beyond the next 12 months." I sought out adventure over everything else back then. I'd save travel money to get back to Borneo, which I did twice, and didn't have any sort of life plan beyond the next 12 months. Lots of my peers had started building careers and I felt like a bit of a failure in comparison. Now, I'd tell 25-year-old me not to stress, because 20+ years later, I still don't prioritise any of those things. Aimee Connolly, entrepreneur I was in my first proper year of life with [my beauty brand] Sculpted by Aimee, having just launched it. I was self-funding the brand, turning what had started as a project into a full-fledged business that needed structure, strategy, and long-term vision. Outside of work, I was travelling a lot with friends, making the most of that phase in life. I'd been with John, my now husband, for about three years. Aimee Connolly: "I'd tell my 25-year-old self that everything does work out, even when it feels like you're just figuring it out as you go. Hard work is non-negotiable." Picture: Naomi Gaffey. The biggest part of that year was discovering what it truly meant to start and grow a business, finding my feet, learning by doing, and figuring out what it took to make something like Sculpted work. I'd tell my 25-year-old self that everything does work out, even when it feels like you're just figuring it out as you go. Hard work is non-negotiable. You can't please everyone. So be a little more selfish with your time and energy, say no when you need to, and protect your focus. Nicole O'Brien, singer The Netflix reality show I featured on, Too Hot to Handle, had just come out. It was a mad time, trying to do the most I could in the industry, as you have a short window to build a brand and foundation. I never would sit and be present; I would just keep chasing the next big thing. I equated how happy I was with success, which I now know is the wrong mindset. Nicole O'Brien: "I equated how happy I was with success, which I now know is the wrong mindset." I would tell 25-year-old me to be present, enjoy the journey, and not worry about the small things. It's important to take time for friends and family and not rush. If things don't go the way you want, it's for a reason. Una Healy, singer/songwriter It was a pivotal point in my life. I had been waiting for so long to get a break in music, and it was when I auditioned for The Saturdays. It was pre-marriage and babies, so at that point my focus was solely on my career. I had put everything into it, years of graft. Una Healy: "I would tell myself that life is for living and we all make mistakes. There is a song I wrote as a teenager called This Is Your Life. " I would tell myself that life is for living and we all make mistakes. There is a song I wrote as a teenager called This Is Your Life. There are so many nuggets of advice in there but one of my favourite lines is 'Won't know peace, if you don't know pain. If you want a rainbow you've got to let it rain.' I try to take my mother's advice. When I don't, that's when I make the mistakes. Elaine Crowley, TV presenter and producer I was working at what was then TV3. I had been there for about three years. I was a news reporter and assistant producer and I used to fill in as the anchor on the news whenever the main guys were on holidays, at weekends, or during the week. Elaine Crowley: "I would tell myself to learn to drive and keep at it for the love of god because you will need it when you are older." My dad had died a couple of years before, so I was very family-oriented, and that hasn't changed. But I was enjoying life too, hanging out with my best friends. I would tell myself to learn to drive and keep at it for the love of god because you will need it when you are older. Stop procrastinating and don't worry about what size it says on the label. You are perfect as you are. Rosanna Davison, model and author I was doing a lot of work in Europe, going to events, fashion shows, TV shows, things like that. I was always pushing myself hard. I loved that every day was different, loved adventure and travel. I never wanted to have a routine. Spending time with friends was so important. Rosanna Davison: "I would encourage myself to slow down, stop saying 'Yes' to everything, and stop spreading myself so thin." Picture: Jason Clarke. I would encourage myself to slow down, stop saying 'Yes' to everything, and stop spreading myself so thin. I've become much better at this with age, saying no to things that I feel don't suit me or that I can't manage. I have learned to balance my time a lot more. Maeve Madden, fitness entrepreneur I had just graduated from university as a nursery school teacher, which sounds good, but I hated it. I was so lost. I knew that teaching wasn't the career for me, but I had no clue what was. I was living in London, drinking overpriced cocktails and attending a party every night of the week, and I decided to give myself a breather. Think, dancing till sunrise, lots of dating, and saying YES to everything except a nine-to-five. Maeve Madden: "It was the year I stopped following the societal 'shoulds' and that little lost phase turned out to be the first step toward finding myself. Sometimes being a bit lost is how you find your magic." It was the year I stopped following the societal 'shoulds' and that little lost phase turned out to be the first step toward finding myself. Sometimes being a bit lost is how you find your magic. I didn't know it would come in the form of my business, Queens Don't Quit, 14 years later. I'd say, 'Maeve, stop panicking. You're not lost, you're just becoming.' Don't worry about what everyone else is doing - there isn't a time limit. Choosing a different path doesn't mean you've failed. Kathryn Thomas, broadcaster I was four years into filming No Frontiers, a travel show I worked on for a decade. I was living with five friends in a tiny house off Leeson Street. I was travelling, on and off, for six months of the year to exotic places, coming home to part-time jobs, eating pot noodles and dancing in Night Owls in Ranelagh before taking off again. Kathryn Thomas: "My sense of adventure and my friendships were most important to me. I'd tell myself to keep having fun." Picture: ©Norman McCloskey. My sense of adventure and my friendships were most important to me. I'd tell myself to keep having fun. I so enjoyed my 20s. I think I have a sense of adventure and with that comes a sense of fun and that is what life is about. I would say, 'Keep doing what you are doing and always push the boat out.' Anna Daly, TV and radio presenter I had just finished college. I'd done the backpacking thing and was home, working at the Bank of Ireland and then in marketing for radio, while realising that this adulting business wasn't that easy. Now I'd say, grab opportunities with gusto. Anna Daly: "Don't assume everyone shares your moral compass, but try surrounding yourself with people who do." Picture: Leon Farrell / Photocall Ireland. Don't assume everyone shares your moral compass, but try surrounding yourself with people who do. Save some money. Life is about to get a lot more expensive. Stop buying tops for nights out and invest in some quality pieces. Travel. Relax. Stop worrying. Most of the things you worry about will never happen. Dermot Bannon, architect I had just finished college in England and moved back home. It was the boom in Ireland, and I was working my backside off, nearly every hour, trying to build a career for myself. At 25, I became a workaholic. That seems to be the story of my life: taking on massive projects and putting myself under pressure. I worked long hours, often unpaid, and I was just trying to hone my craft. If I could go back, I wouldn't do what I did. I'd try to enjoy myself a little more. My dad always said to me, 'Don't live to work. Work to live,' and I think now, at this age, I get it. I would say: invest in relationships, friendships, and your family because they are most important. You don't need to achieve things by a particular time. Life happens in the in-between moments. Work will never bring you as much joy as other people. Read More Health experts share 25 health tips and top hacks you can trust
