NOT THAT you’d care in this weather, but Scottish scientists have proved that it’s physically impossible to get a perfectly even tan all over your body. The team found that different parts of the body are much harder to tan, with the bum being particularly resistant to colour.
#Cosmetics
Contaminated face paints and heavy metals in make-up among safety problems found in cosmetics
One in ten of all 471 products tested were found to be non-compliant with Ireland’s health product watchdog’s health and safety regulations.
Government to propose its own microbeads ban, calling other parties' bills 'flawed and confused'
The Green Party and Labour have proposed bills on banning microbeads. Fianna Fáil said they’re working on their own one. Now it’s Fine Gael’s turn.
Here's why men using your fancy cosmetics is The Worst
End this, now.
11 beauty buys to get you through any cold spell
Bye bye dry skin.
8 signs you're a seasoned Boots shopper
Three for two across all makeup… * dies*
Benefit upset a lot of people by joining in on a 'fat-shaming' Twitter hashtag
The company made some contributions to #MakeAMovieAFatty .
These 'inspiring' make-up ads are going viral - by revealing women's real skin
Two women with skin conditions talk about their experiences.
Worst make-up ad ever shows men shoving mascara down pants
There are no words for how weird this is.
8 dogs who just wanted to be pretty
These dogs fetched some fierce lipsticks.
7 of the best movie transformations
The films that had us double-taking in the cinema.
Avon Cosmetics ceases trading in Ireland, cuts 400 jobs
The company said today that the job cuts equate to about 1 per cent of Avon’s 39,100 employees.
EU-wide ban on cosmetic animal testing takes effect from today
The cosmetics directive, introduced in 2004, takes full effect today – banning animal testing on cosmetics within the EU.
Dentists' body expresses concern over illegal teeth whitening
The Irish Dental Association says several businesses could be operating outside of European rules on peroxide content.
New EU rules make hair dye safer
Good news for the 60 per cent of women and 10 per cent of men in Europe who colour their hair.
6 female brand spokespeople who show age is just a number
Legendary women who can still promote a product.
US moves towards banning Photoshop in make-up ads
Cosmetics giant Procter & Gamble has been forced to pull an ad which used post-production to enhance a model’s eyelashes
Watch: L'Oréal's top 6 adverts as it celebrates 40 years of 'being worth it'
I’m worth it, you’re worth it, they’re worth it… ah sure aren’t we all worth it in the end really…
Parents warned of potentially poisonous Halloween facepaints
The Irish Medicines Board and the HSE warn parents to be aware of some facepaints with high lead content.
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