Simone Gannon

In a pharmacy in Paris a couple of years ago, I found myself in front of an entire wall dedicated to refilling shower gel and shampoo bottles. Every (albeit French) brand was there – from Bioderma to Klorane to Caudalie. Customers simply arrived with an e... See more

The upside of last-minute gifting is that, as long as you’re not chasing big-ticket items like beauty advent calendars or consumer tech, there’s often a surprisingly generous selection to choose from. And the beauty is (pardon the pun), they don’t need to... See more

YSL Beauty All Hours Glow Foundation A long-lasting matt foundation, but not as we know it. YSL Beauty All Hours Glow Foundation (€50 from Brown Thomas) is something of a revelation. Full, skin-like coverage, excellent longevity, but with a beautiful radi... See more

Suzy Griffin Dunne Hildun Beauty Three years ago, beauty writer Susy Griffin Dunne launched Hildun Beauty modestly with a collection of eyeliner pencils. Griffin Dunne elevated the formula of this everyday essential to something more considered: rich, gli... See more

Sportskn Skin Restorative Gift Set For the sports or fitness enthusiast in your life (or the rugby fan who has everything), Sportskn is Ireland’s first sports-recovery skincare brand. Founded by former professional rugby player Jarrad Butler, the range is... See more