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Articles by Suzy Griffin
Review: An LED light therapy facial with almost immediate results
The LED light therapy craze has official become the norm. Robocop-style masks are just what we expect to see from our favourite beauty creators skincare routines, and when we read the list of benefits those red lights can bring, it's hard not to be tempted. So when I was invited to try a light therapy facial that involved not one, but four different colours to target different issues, I was very excited to try it.
Irish beauty creators list their top products of 2023
Suzy Griffin speaks with some of Ireland's top beauty creators to suss out their favourite product of last year. From chic latte looks to 'mob wife’ glam, the past year has seen an explosion in beauty tips, product launches, and trending aesthetics. The 12-step skincare days that some of us adopted during lockdown are long gone, and we are ready to embrace the handiest tips and time-saving tricks.
9 must-have beauty gifts for Christmas 2023
If, like me, you have multiple beauty-lovers on your Christmas lift, you're sure to be on the hunt for quality gifts that won't break the bank. For Kris Kindles, friends, teachers, neighbours and more, these are the beauty gifts to check out this festive season. 1. Skingredients X Cleanse Off Mitt 4-Pack, €22 Jennifer Rock (aka The Skin Nerd) has an incredible bestseller in The Cleanse Off Mitt. It's an absolute must-have for every skincare shelf.
Irish beauty creators embrace their spooky sides for Halloween
This Halloween the Irish beauty creators were not messing about. Serious planning and props went into some of these looks, and I could watch them come together all day long... A roundup of the ones that stopped me in my tracks on this spooktacular Hallow'd Eve! 1. Hayley Coleman (@haylecolemanmakeup) We use Instagram to manage extra content that can set cookies on your device and collect data about your activity. Please review their details and accept them to load the content.
Irish make-up and nail trends predicted for Summer 2023
Beauty enthusiast Suzy Griffin spoke with Antonia Basil, Lancôme Glam Suite's lead makeup artist, and Suzanne Flower, founder of 14 Day Mani, to discuss all the trends spotted at the VIP Style Awards. The VIP Style Awards swept through the brand-new Royal Convention Center in Dublin in May, and what a night it was. What I loved most about the event is how extra everyone went with their looks, from ballroom gowns to pearl-dotted eyes.
Sam McKnight on working with Kate Moss and his top hair tips
With a career spanning four decades, hundreds of Vogue covers, and a list of clients including everyone from Princess Diana to Bella Hadid, hair stylist Sam McKnight is a legend in the industry. To celebrate the launch of his hair product range, Hair by Sam McKnight, landing in Brown Thomas, he visited the Dundrum branch to share his incredible career story and hair knowledge with a select audience over breakfast.
Are these the best beauty products of 2022?
In this end-of-year beauty round-up, I have listed my favorite products of 2022 as well as the top products that emerged from a poll I did on my Instagram - the most replied-to question box I've ever had! As well as being a treat for yourself, these could be a great last-minute Christmas gift for the beauty-lover in your life. 1.
The most heart-warming Christmas ads of 2022
This year's most popular Christmas ads have chosen a simpler theme. Suzy Griffin writes. Let's all watch it together "My grandad, because he's just come out of hos-tipal" - this is just one of the wholesome lines from the children featured in this year's The Late Late Toy Show promo. Entitled 'Let's all watch it together', this year's theme is a little less elaborate than previous years, choosing to focus on one simple and beautiful message.
Tom Daley on becoming Rimmel's first global male ambassador
Breaking down beauty boundaries is always something that piques my interest, so when I was offered the chance to catch up with Olympic Diving Champion Tom Daley, the first ever global male ambassador for Rimmel London, I jumped at it. Aside from being one of the world's most recognised athletes, Tom is beloved for his philanthropic work, his advocacy for the LGBTQ+ community, and for raising awareness of mental health issues within the sporting world - not to mention his love of knitting.
16 stunning beauty gifts for Christmas
Is it just me or have the beauty and makeup gods stepped things up a notch this Christmas? Every other day there's a new exquisite gift set unveiled, each one more breath-taking than the next! From Sculpted’s fairtytale 'Story’ series, which saw gift set after gift set sell out only to be followed up by their new palette of dreams ‘Sultry Stories’, to Vogue x Sarah Keary’s dreamy 7-piece brush collection that arrives beautifully wrapped in a bespoke Christmas gifting box.
Louise Cooney on beauty secrets, love and career plans
Louise Cooney has never been busier: she's got a new brand launching in the coming months, a new man in her life, a busy book club that’s going strong after seven months, and she works daily to keep her 213k Instagram followers and 40k YouTube subscribers engaged and growing. If you follow Louise you’ll already know she works out (lots), loves fashion, has a new found interest in cooking and always looks impeccable.
Do video calls cause wrinkles, or are we just noticing them more?
I don't know about you, but as someone who is now looking at my face on a screen for most of their day, I'm finding it very hard not to notice every little fine line and wrinkle - of which there seems to be more every day. I feel as though I’ve aged 10 years in this one year of remote working. But does working remotely actually wreak havoc on our skin or am I just noticing my crows feet more because I’ve never spent so much time looking at my own face?
50 things not to say to pregnant women, according to an Irish mum
Updated / Wednesday, 17 Feb 2021 13:12 Some comments can plant a seed of worry or trigger anxiety. I almost didn't write this piece as I felt it was totally personal to me, but after the response I got when I popped a question box on my Instagram on the topic it’s safe to say, I’m not alone! I’m on my third pregnancy and the one thing lockdown has given me is a break from the comments on my bump, I didn’t notice how frequent they were until they were gone.
Gorgeous gift ideas for Valentine's Day & Galentine's Day
Let's be honest, single or not, every one of us deserves a little love this Valentine's Day. Whether you’re hooked up or single, now is the time to stop, take a minute, and show yourself some love. I’ve created a list of 10 potential gifts for himself/herself/yourself. If you’re embracing Galentine's Day this year, there are some gorgeous Irish owned ideas in there too! 1.
9 Irish beauty & skincare brands to check out in 2021
We all know by now how important it is to buy Irish at the moment. The goal is to keep money circulating in the community and support Irish businesses and families. As someone who has a tendency to stick to my 'old reliables’ in terms of beauty products, this year I’ve resolved to branch out and try some Irish alternatives. I popped a question box on my Instagram asking followers for their Irish favourite beauty and skincare brands and I’ve been following up on the answers for a week now.
Aimee Connolly on life as a young entrepreneur
Suzy Griffin caught up with Aimee Connolly, the owner of Sculpted by Aimee and founder of the Sculpted MakeUp Academy, to discuss 2020, the power of Instagram, and her future plans. You had a very busy 2020. Can you tell us what your highest and lowest moments were? All things considered last year was a really interesting one and, dare I say, a positive one in business despite the challenges the pandemic brought.
Mask-proof lipstick for the festive season
Updated / Friday, 11 Dec 2020 09:59 Suzy Griffin shares some steps for mask and smudge proof festive lips. Lipstick has always been my favourite makeup product. With a good lip (and a strong brow) I'm ready for anything. It might be something to do with my mother's permanently perfect lipstick; applied before dropping us to school, putting out the bins, opening the front door or answering the phone (pre-FaceTime).
Your Christmas beauty gift guide for 2020
Hands up who's felt a little grubby while sitting on their backside for months on end this year! Getting made up and pampering ourselves may seem like a waste of time at the moment but, if you ask me, the gift of beauty products is a gift of love. In these somewhat strange and stressful times, making time for ourselves has never been more important. Caring for your skin or applying makeup is as good for the soul as it is for the exterior, an act of self-love is never wasted time.
A salon stylist's guide to looking after your hair in isolation
Updated / Tuesday, 12 May 2020 12:00 What should we do with our hair during this pandemic? Cut it? Shave it? DIY-Dye it? Or simply brave the awkward grow-out stage? Have you ever heard of 'colour lock', or 'point cutting'? Well, if you're not looking to do any permanent damage to your tresses while the salons are shut, you better listen up. We put some of our top 'haircare during isolation' queries forward to Hair Educator and Colour and Salon Stylist, Sarah Ethel. Are box dyes really the devil?
Lorraine Keane shares her top beauty tips and favourite products
Updated / Wednesday, 29 Apr 2020 12:00 Presenter, style icon, and mum of two Lorraine Keane shares the secrets she's picked up over the years. In my latest series of articles, Beauty Secrets, I'll be asking some of my favourite beauty lovers, make-up artists and Irish style icons to spill the beans on their most prized beauty tips and tricks.
How the beauty industry is giving back in 2020
Updated / Wednesday, 22 Apr 2020 12:41 "We believe in the beauty of community" Suzy Griffin shares just some of the small (and big) acts of kindness being taken by the beauty industry in Ireland.
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