Always on the nose with the hottest trends, our beauty columnist has the lowdown on the latest looks for the new season ahead
Thrill Seeker Extreme Volume Mascara in Cappuccino, €16.99, boots.ie
Coffee Thrill
Last autumn/winter everything was burgundy but this year it’s brown. So brown mascara is having a moment and Rimmel has a well-priced newbie, Thrill Seeker Extreme Volume Mascara in Cappuccino (€16.99, boots.ie) that also gives lashes major volume with a soft, sultry warm-toned finish. The flattering brown shade is actually inspired by the Pantone 2025 Mocha trend and it delivers intense colour in one swipe. Give it a go! Brown flatters every eye colour and, as a softer alternative to classic black mascara, the chocolatey shade adds depth and dimension to eyes.
Chanel Les Beiges Bronzing Cream, €55, brownthomas.com
Bronzed Beiges
Bronzer is taking centre stage this autumn – and no, that’s not a typo. We love bronzing in summer but it’s going to continue into this season too, adding warmth to the skin during the colder months. Cream-gel bronzers are great for giving the skin a sun-kissed glow, and the Chanel Les Beiges Bronzing Cream (€55, brownthomas.com) is a fave of mine that comes in five shades, to complement every skin tone. You just apply it on your cheeks, nose, forehead and décolleté, using your fingers or a brush, for an ultra-natural healthy glow. Top tip: Pop some on your paws as well, to match your face!
Victoria Beckham Beauty Colour Wash, €51, victoriabeckhambeauty.com
Vintage Beauty
Earthy, warm tones are, as I said, going to be huge this autumn and they’ll be seen in everything from lip and cheek tones to eye shades. Always ahead of the curve, Posh Spice herself has created a water-based blusher that soaks and sets into the skin and comes in three shades. Victoria Beckham Beauty Colour Wash (€51, victoriabeckhambeauty.com) in Vintage Rose, is the one I’m reaching for, as the sheer berry mauve gives a warm flush that looks like you’ve been up to no good – if you know what I mean! I’m totally winking at you right now. And it lasts all day – the colour that is!
Poco Beauty Water Glow Lip Tint, €22, pocobeauty.com
Berry Nice
Have you heard of ‘bitten berry’ lips? This hot new trend involves applying a sheer, berry-coloured product to the centre of your lips and blending it outwards for a soft finish that looks like you’ve just bitten into… a juicy berry. Right on the money, Pippa O’Connor Ormond has launched the Poco Beauty Water Glow Lip Tint (€22, pocobeauty.com) and Soft Blur Lip Contour Stick (€21) to deliver glow, colour and contour. The former applies like a gloss and settles into a tint that lasts all day, and it comes in three shades, including Strawberry Red.
Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray, €36, charlottetilbury.com
Treat
Flawless Formula Charlotte Tilbury has wowed us again with the launch of her revolutionary full coverage foundation and incredible matte setting spray. The foundation is Tilbury’s groundbreaking new 3D long-wearing, blurring formula, available in 44 shades. The setting spray delivers a lightweight mist that locks in make-up for an impressive 16 hours while expertly controlling oil. Get the fabulous Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Foundation (€52) and the Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray (€38) at charlottetilbury.com.
Treatment
Going Dotty Remember when I wanted lips on everything, then I was all about stars. Stripes are always a favourite, as are polka dots, and now I’m popping polka dots on my nails too. Those cute dots add fun to manicures and can range from classic black and white spots to colourful ones. You can get them done in oversized or miniature dots, and maybe black dots on white tips on one hand, and white dots on black tips on the other. They’re such a fun thing to try out, and I get mine done by the lovely Zolo at Hillary (from €35, hillary.ie) in Ranelagh, Dublin.
Trick
Product Power Why not give yourself a little love and touch yourself? Trust me, your skin will really thank you for doing this. Massaging your products right into your skin not only feels divine but it also supercharges their power. It gets the micro-circulation going, making your skin soak up all those fabulous ingredients. So, save yourself an expensive trip to a beauty salon and pamper yourself at home instead – it will maximise the value of your products and ensure that you get every last drop of goodness out of them.