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PRODUCT FOCUS: Vichy Normaderm Hyaluspot Spot Treatment – Review

Vichy Normaderm Hyulaspot

When I was asked to test this spot treatment product I immediately wondered how I was going to manage it as my skin was completely blemish-free at the time. But then, like clockwork I developed a red throbbing painful pimple on my temple and another one on the left hand side of my jawline. I wasn’t sure whether to curse the skin gods or praise them for landing this product in my lap so I decided … [Read more...]

PRODUCT FOCUS: Dr Hauschka Body Washes – Review

Dr.Hauschka Body Washes

I have long been a fan of Dr Hauschka skincare products. They don’t rely on unnecessary preservatives or chemicals and their plant-based products smell delicious and are incredibly gentle on the skin. Hence I was hugely excited when they launched their new range of body washes. I suffer from eczema and soap-based products can be very drying on my skin. Equally, heavily perfumed products can … [Read more...]

PRODUCT FOCUS: LA ROCHE POSAY LIPIKAR HUILE LAVANTE – REVIEW

LA ROCHE POSAY LIPIKAR HUILE LAVANTE

This is a lipid replenishing cleansing oil that can be used both in the shower or bath and will make a huge difference to people prone to dry skin. Suitable for all ages – including babies – this soap-free formulation will ensure that your skin doesn’t get unnecessarily stripped of oils and lipids while you bathe. If your skin sometimes feels tight or itchy after hot baths and showers you … [Read more...]

SWAN LAKE ON ICE AT THE BORD GAIS ENERGY THEATRE DUBLIN – REVIEW

Swan Lake 2

Typically, I’m not a fan of the ballet. Give me a good old high-camp musical and I’m happy as a pig in the proverbial, but the ballet simply doesn’t do it for me. However, when I heard that Swan Lake was coming to Dublin’s Bord Gais Energy Theatre, with an icy twist, I was intrigued. Swan Lake on Ice is a big-budget production from the Moscow-based Imperial Ice Stars - 26 World, … [Read more...]

COVER UP: DERMALOGICA’S SKIN PERFECT PRIMER, SHEER TINT AND COVER TINT TRIED AND TESTED

Dermalogica Cover Tint

Dermalogica is one of the best known skincare brands in the world and is renowned for its skin solutions. The products are incredibly gentle on skin and they have a combination to suit anyone whatever your needs. Strangely though, after sorting out our skin so that it is glowing and soft, they have never ventured into the cosmetic arena, so we then slap on our make-up, sometimes undoing their … [Read more...]

PRODUCT FOCUS: SMASHBOX ‘LOVE ME’ MAKE-UP COLLECTION TRIED AND TESTED

Smashbox Love Me model

Just in time for Valentine’s Day (you’d swear they planned it or something) comes the latest range from Smashbox called Love Me! However, rather than being a mere Hallmark holiday gimmick this is actually a collaboration between the brand and renowned street artist Curtis Kulig whose “Love Me” tag has been seen everywhere from the streets of LA to the museums of New York to the dive bars … [Read more...]

THE DAILY UPDATE BOOK CLUB: DADDY’S GIRLS BY TASMINA PERRY – REVIEW

Tasmina-Perry-Daddys-Girls

We've previously talked about our love of Jackie Collins novels and this week we bring you our second literary love; Tasmina Perry. Tasmina's books are not terribly different to Jackie's but, if we're completely honest, Perry is the better writer! Tasmina gave up a career in law for the more glamorous world of women’s magazine journalism. She has written on celebrity and style for UK … [Read more...]

THE DAILY UPDATE AT THE THEATRE: MURDER ON THE NILE REVIEW

Murder on the nile

I was very excited that former Dynasty star Kate O’Mara was set to appear in this latest offering from The Agatha Christie Theatre Company. It may be set on the Nile in the 20s but Kate has a particular type of lip gloss and hairspray glamour that transcends location or era. Unfortunately she was forced to pull out due to ill health and has been replaced by Nichola McAuliffe in the role of Miss … [Read more...]

BEWITCHING BEAUTY: THE ANNUAL HALLOWEEN SELECTION AT LUSH

Lush Dark Angels shot

Each year, Lush Cosmetics brings out a range of fun Halloween-inspired face and body beauty treats. Apart from smelling divine, Lush products are packed with skin nourishing goodies and relaxing essentials oils. We’ve selected some of our favourites. Ceridwen’s Cauldron Bath Melt, €5.60 A spell-binding concoction of walnut, tangerine, lavender, sandalwood, frankincense and rose to … [Read more...]

COONEY’S TUNEYS: OUR MUSIC GUY REVIEWS THIS WEEK’S HOTTEST SINGLE RELEASES

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Yesterday I gave you four quick-fire album reviews, so Today I thought I’d spoil you and give you four singles too. Three great new artists and one you might have heard me raving about before. Enjoy. Charlie Brown - Dependency Little known Londoner Charlie Brown last week released this brilliant track, which features Yungen and Ms D. The song was co-written with David Sneddon, who has … [Read more...]