Simone Gannon

1 month ago | irishtimes.com | Simone Gannon

The most common cancer diagnosed in Ireland is skin cancer. According to the Irish Cancer Society, almost 12,000 new cases are reported each year, with more than 10 per cent being the most serious type – melanoma. The vast majority of skin cancers are caused by exposure to UV rays, primarily from sunlight, but also, alarmingly, from artificial sources such as sunbeds.

1 month ago | irishtimes.com | Simone Gannon

I’ve been dealing with melasma on my face for several years now. It’s an annoying, sludge-like stain that demands to be covered with make-up most days. While I’ve managed to reduce its appearance over time with specific skincare products, it’s still not where I’d like it to be. So I decided to try a new, innovative laser treatment in an effort to reduce it further. But before I dive into that, let’s first talk about what melasma is – a habitually misunderstood skin condition.

2 months ago | irishtimes.com | Simone Gannon

Trinny London Trinity Multitasking SticksA rather clever launch from Trinny London, and just in time for summer – Trinity Multitasking Sticks (€44 from Brown Thomas) are a stroke of genius from Trinny Woodall’s beauty brand. There are three to choose from, each with two shades: one matte and one shimmer. The colours can be used in a variety of ways – on the lips, cheeks, eyes, or however you see fit.

2 months ago | irishtimes.com | Simone Gannon

In my teens, I briefly preferred heavy, powdery and slightly sweet perfumes – the kind some might describe as suffocating. But everything changed when a milestone birthday arrived, and my godmother bought me a “grown-up” fragrance. The perfume in question was Chanel Chance, a new scent from the fashion house in a distinctly cool circular bottle. It was quite a departure from the refined, somewhat stuffy fragrances I associated with Chanel as a youth.

2 months ago | irishtimes.com | Simone Gannon

Charlotte Tilbury’s Pillow Talk is one of the bestknown make-up lines in the world. According to the brand, one Pillow Talk product is sold every three seconds globally. Yes, Tilbury is a marketing genius who could probably sell milk to cows, but at its core, the secret sauce of the Pillow Talk range is that it simply works for everyone – all ages, complexions, skin tones. It’s universal and, as a result, universally loved.