Beauty

Since Donegal Woman put out a call to all local MUAs to share your spooktacular looks with us ahead of Halloween, we have been amazed (and terrified) by the quality …
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Halloween is nearly upon us, and we’re getting a little scared about our costumes! Like so many ghosts and ghouls, our costumes are non-existent (…or are they?). Whether you believe …
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DonegalWoman.ie have been overwhelmed (and terrified) by the gory and gorgeous looks sent to us by local makeup artists.

The creativity and level of skill displayed has been remarkable – …
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Instagram, Snapchat and Facebook are full of incredibly frightening looks this year – some so gory you have to look twice to make sure it’s really fake (no more wounds …
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Halloween horrors are nearly upon us, and we have just over a week to plan our outfits.

Every year, the costumes become more and more about the makeup – giving …
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This week Donegal Woman put out a call to all local MUAs to share your spooktacular looks with us ahead of Halloween, and we were amazed (and terrified) by the …
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Lorraine Quinn from Beauty at the Lodge Ballybofey explains the science behind chemical peels for an easy guide on choosing the right one for you.

Though the word “acid” may …
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From gory to gorgeous, here are today’s top five Halloween looks.

Use these images as inspiration for yourself, or if you want to inquire about booking the MUAs in future …
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This week Donegal Woman put a call out to local makeup artists to showcase their talents – and we were amazed (and terrified) by the quality of work sent in.

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What is dermaplaning? Dermaplaning has existed in America for over 30 years, but has only come to Ireland in the last couple of years.

Dermaplaning is a method of exfoliation …
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It opened its doors to the public in 1994 with the aspiration to offer a unique personalised service to each and every customer and now over 23 years later what …
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There’s always a new treatment that promises younger looking skin and more recently micro-needling (also known as Collagen Induction Therapy) has been heralded as a non-invasive way to achieve youthful, …
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If you’ve ever had your favourite cosmetics confiscated at airport security then you’re going to relate to this woman’s message to Cocoa Brown.

Dublin woman Rachel O’Connor Walsh this week …
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I’m sure most women will relate to this…. We all want perfect eyebrows not necessarily over the top, but just nice brows to complete our look.

We’ve all at one …
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Brendan from Co. Down is the mastermind behind the cosmetics brand which has been gaining a lot of attention and popping up in more stores all across the country this …
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The Villa Rose V Spa & Hair Boutique in Ballybofey are hosting a lavish birthday party to celebrate 10 years in business.

Like the luxurious V Spa, this event is …
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Ah Summertime, the season of swimsuits, suntans and having to get waxed! When the weather heats up, clothes come off and everyone starts showing some serious skin. Everyone knows that …
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Clinique have launched a new Moisture Surge Hydrating Supercharged Concentrate to help all thirsty skin problems this summer. The long name sounds like a wonder product, so I went to Donegal’s …
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Summer comes and goes in a flash here in Donegal but we love to make the most of the weather when it does brighten up (for 72 hours or so!).

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Lorraine Quinn of Beauty at the Lodge will be our go-to expert on all things in the cosmetic world.

Lorraine established the leading salon in Ballybofey in 2005, and has …
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Yay!  It’s Summer time! Some lucky people are off on their holibags and thankfully for us staying put at home, we’ve had some pretty nice weather! One thing I’ve noticed …
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Summertime! BBQ’s, weddings, long walks on the beach, and getting those feet out! We all love the thoughts of laying in the summer warmth, but what if you haven’t the …
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Our Irish weather is so very unpredictable and if you’re like me, you’ll hate being caught on the hop minus a waxing appointment to tame those legs of yours into …
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I don’t know about you, but if you catch me without any makeup on, especially this time of year (hay fever season) well it’s truly a sight for sore eyes! …
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Laura will be competing against Ireland’s biggest influencers in her categories – Best Newcomer and Best Beauty Blog.

Since setting up Queen Bee in June 2015, Laura has learned how …
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It’s that time of year again! We’re getting an itch to book ourselves a trip away, sip cocktails on a golden sanded beach and literally leave all our cares and …
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The Carndonagh-based entrepreneur behind Powder ‘n’ Pout cosmetics has revealed she is going to be hitting the USA this summer for one of the most influential makeup artists in the …
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This week, I want to share my Top 5 at home beauty hacks! I’ve come across these again and again when out on my bridal beauty travels, and you’re guaranteed …
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The sunshine is making women all over Ireland break out the bronzer to pretend we haven’t been deprived of Vitamin D for the past year, so these new additions to …
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With festival season on the way, let’s amp things up with a step-by-step smokey makeup tutorial.  I created this specific gorgeous smokey eye for a shoot I did lately and wanted …
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We’re all in the summer swing after those few stunning warm days of weather and although it’s broken, don’t let it break your tanning spirit!

We love a good suntan …
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Matte lips have to be one of the most wearable trends to work for a pop of colour this summer. Whether you go nude, blush or bright, you can do …
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The sunshine has us all in that summer mood, and hopefully, we’re all picking up a healthy glow safely! For those of you lucky olive toned skins, and even for …
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Hundreds of women brought their gal pals together for a fabulous Friday night out at Lough Eske Castle Hotel, a Solís Hotel & Spa. The hotel’s first ever Beauty Masterclass event …
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Finally, a burst of fabulous much needed sunshine to get us in the mood for Summer.  It’s a delight to see shorts, dresses and some very milky white legs, …
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Lough Eske Castle Hotel, a Solís Hotel & Spa, have exclusively revealed the contents of a luxury gift bag they are giving to guests at next week’s Beauty Masterclass. If you …
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Most women like to wear a little something to give the illusion of an evened skin tone, and working as a bridal makeup artist, I’ve certainly tried and tested many …
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Big, bushy, skinny, straight, curved or arched, brows have taken over the world it seems! Brows add dimension, shape and also enhance your eyes and eye makeup look, whilst giving …
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Experience Clinique at McElhinneys, Ballybofey where the skin and make-up experts are available offering free beauty and skin services. Plus this weekend you can get a seven piece free gift …
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Whether you’re a bride-to-be, a wedding guest or an entrant at the lovely girls’ competition 2017 (I do love a bit of Fr Ted), we all like to get the …
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So you have a big occasion coming up and you’re doing your best to shed a few pounds to fit into that dress!

You’re exfoliating and maintaining your skin for …
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Enhancing our brows has become a daily ritual for so many of us, and we couldn’t imagine leaving the house without filling them in these days.

It’s strange to think …
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In my job as a makeup artist I hear about all the wonderful beauty treatments girls are trying out (and some boys too) especially with my bridal clients, so I …
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So when you hear the statement ‘beautician in a bottle’ what do you think?  For me, this needed to be a real treat of a product, do what it …
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Beauty at the Lodge has been established in Donegal since 2004 and is situated just a few miles outside Ballybofey, set in tranquil surroundings, overlooking the River Finn, comprising of …
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Diminishing dark circles is easier than you think! Check out my quick and easy step-by-step tips on not only concealing your dark circles but lightening and brightening your look all …
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Weddings, Confirmations, Communions and other events are all peeping up on the horizon and we’re looking for the best way to look like we haven’t been deprived of sun for half …
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Would you love to create a fuller lip in an instant without invasive procedures?  Here are my top tips on how to achieve a fuller lip, naturally enhancing your perfect …
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Lancome are launching a free gift promo tomorrow, 9th March, which is perfect timing for the launch of their reinvented foundation – one that set to become an ally to …
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I have looked at contouring with powder and how it can subtly sculpt certain areas of the face. This week I’m focusing on highlighting with powder to create a natural …
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