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A nationwide Financial Literacy Score Index, commissioned by Bank of Ireland and conducted by Red C, has revealed that Ireland has an average financial literacy score of 54%, with just over half of test questions answered correctly. The Index also reveals a striking difference across gender and age, with women scoring almost 10% lower than men. Overall, 18–34-year-olds score lowest (48%) with the highest score for over 65s (58%).

Compared to the Global S&P Financial Literacy survey, the most recent closely comparable global study, carried out in 2015, Ireland’s score of 54% significantly lags peers including Australia’s at 64%, Germany at 66% and the UK on 67%.

The Financial Literacy Index also found that very few (28%) feel knowledgeable about financial matters. While one third claim to know about mortgages, only one fifth say they are familiar with investments and pensions. Encouragingly, more than half (58%) said that they review their finances personally each month.

Key findings:

  • There is a striking difference across demographics – those aged 18-34 score lowest at 48% with the highest score of 58% achieved by the over 65s.
  • Socio-economic factors also play a part with the highest overall average score of 60% among ABC1s, compared to C2DE at 49% average score.
  • Financial literacy is a gender issue too. Women in Ireland score almost 10% lower than men (49% answered correctly by women versus 58% by men).
  • 26% of those who took part got less than 10 questions correct and would be considered to have very poor financial literacy.
  • The best scores are achieved on basic numerical tests where 69% were answered correctly and understanding of the price of items with 64%
  • Knowledge of savings and tax reliefs was lowest, with 37% of answers scored correctly on savings and 42% on tax relief
  • All groups do poorly on ways to reduce credit card interest with just 19% able to identify all ways to avoid interest on credit cards
  • All groups are challenged by the concept of compound interest – just 44% answering correctly.

Dawn Bailey, Head of Financial Wellbeing, Bank of Ireland said: “The right financial decisions can have a critical impact on our lives. If we are more financially knowledgeable and literate, we are better placed to make sound choices and improve our financial wellbeing.

“Good financial habits, like any positive habits, begin at an early age. Our schools are ideally placed to provide a head start in developing good financial habits for life, which is why Bank of Ireland has developed a comprehensive range of supports for teachers and parents.

“However, while we can play a strong role in helping improve financial literacy, to really move the dial requires a whole of society response. Bank of Ireland is engaging with other stakeholders to promote collaboration on this important issue.

“We will continue to invest in our financial literacy programmes with schools including our Money Smarts programme for secondary school students and Talking Cents resources for primary schools, because early intervention will ensure future improvement.”

Since 2017, 418,000 students across Irish primary and secondary schools have taken part in Bank of Ireland’s financial literacy programmes. The Bank will launch a major national advertising campaign this week to highlight the financial literacy supports available to teachers and parents.

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One of Ireland’s top fashion designers, Helen Steele, along with a collection of some of the country’s leading artists, were picture perfect as they got in the frame today to launch Incognito 2023, Ireland’s most mysterious online art sale in aid of the Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation. What makes Incognito so special is that prospective buyers have absolutely no idea who the artist is behind their favourite postcard-sized artwork until the collection has sold out, and the artists are revealed.

The Incognito 2023 sale takes place on Wednesday, April 26, and the collection of almost 3,000 original pieces of postcard-sized art, by over 1,000 artists, will be available to view from midday tomorrow on www.incognito.ie. Interested purchasers are being strongly advised to register, view the collection, and create their Wish List of their top ten artworks in order of preference ahead of the sale, so as not to miss out on securing their favourites.

Actress Norma Sheahan
 

Helen Steele was joined at the launch by figurative and landscape artist Ruthie Ashenhurst, painter and sculptor Mick O’Dea, screen printer and portrait artist Emily McGardle, along with painters Julianne Guinee and Zsolt Basti, in the elegant surroundings of The Wilde Iconic Offices at Merrion Square, Dublin, which houses works from some of Ireland’s best-loved artists.

Jessica and Gary Heffernan from Blanchardstown, Co. Dublin, were also in attendance at the Incognito launch, together with their son Aaron (age 5), who receives in-home nursing care from Jack and Jill, and his big sister Megan (age 9). Aaron is one of 405 children currently under the care of Jack and Jill in communities across Ireland. The family were accompanied at the launch by Jack and Jill Liaison Nurse Manager, Saundra Nolan.

Fashion Designer Don O'Neill
 

Other superstars who have submitted original artworks for Incognito 2023 include rock legend Ronnie Wood, Westlife’s Mark Feehily, singer Brian Kennedy, fashion designers Don O’Neill and Paul & William Costelloe, folk singer Mary Black, actress Norma Sheahan, and ‘The Voice’ Eimear Quinn.

Among the established artists taking part this year are Mo Kelly, Maser, Una Sealy RHA, Sylvia Parkinson Brown, Abigail O’Brien, Peter Curling, Fergus Martin and Martin Gale.

Now in its seventh year, Incognito has raised over €860,000 to date to support Jack and Jill families, equating to 51,025 hours of in-home nursing care and respite support. Jack and Jill is hoping that funds generated in 2023 will bring the total amount raised through this impactful art initiative to an incredible €1 million.

With artists participating from both home and abroad, including from the United Kingdom, Europe, the USA, Australia and New Zealand, each artwork is an original and priced at just €65, no matter who the artist is.

Art is ME!

Fashion designer and artist, Helen Steele, has been a veteran of Incognito for five years now. For Helen, who has ADHD, art and doodling were her way of navigating successfully through school as a child:

“Jack and Jill, and the work that it does is a cause so close, I think, to every parent’s heart. Our family had a meningitis scare when my youngest was three weeks’ old, and my middle child was in intensive care for a few days after she was born. Thankfully everything worked out for both of them, but they remind me of how lucky I am to have children who are healthy.

“As for where did my love of art spring from, well it’s something that’s always been part of me. Simply put, art is ME. I have ADHD and drawing as a kid was an amazing way of getting me to concentrate. In fact, my mum used to give me colouring pencils the whole way through junior school, so I didn’t get into trouble! I think the art world has endured an element of snobbery and over-intellectualism that is destructive to the essence of art. Art is in the eye of the beholder and taste is something very personal. It's really important that art should be accessible to everyone and Incognito is a super way of doing that.”

Jessica Heffernan, mum to Aaron (age 5) from Blanchardstown, who is supported by Jack and Jill, commented:

“They say it takes a village to raise a child and, in our case, a whole community of care has wrapped around Aaron and our family. Aaron had an extreme hypoxic episode due to a lack of oxygen to his brain at birth and, as a result, was having seizures. His prognosis was very poor. But he is a determined little fighter and, despite all the odds stacked against him, we got to bring him home and, almost six years later, and with the support of Jack and Jill, he is thriving. I am so proud of all he has achieved. We are delighted to support the Incognito art campaign for Jack and Jill and want to say thank you to all of the fabulous artists who have given their talent and time to support families like ours.”

Paul Costelloe 
 

Art4Care

Lucinda Hall has been the curator of Incognito since 2017. So, what are the most popular artworks?

“While there is much about Incognito for which I am sworn to secrecy, I can reveal that artworks featuring farm animals are among the most sought-after. Cows are always hugely popular, followed by pigs, hens and even goats! Of course, there’s something to suit everyone’s taste and, every year, thankfully, has been a sell-out success. I can honestly say that the standard this year is the best I’ve seen since I started working on Incognito and our artists really have gone the extra mile. I do think that if people have ever been intrigued by art, but felt a little out of their comfort zone, at €65 an artwork, Incognito is the perfect way to get a collection started. Whether by a renowned artist, or an up-and-coming talent, one thing’s for sure, you’ll have selected a piece that you’ve already fallen in love with.”

For Carmel Doyle, CEO of the Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation, Incognito is so much more than the price of the art itself – it’s the difference it makes to people’s lives:

“Incognito is a such a colourful initiative and is hugely loved by a loyal fan base that has been built up over the past seven years. For me, Incognito taps into the talent and generosity of a wonderful community of artists willing to turn their art into a currency for care. Each work of art purchased is valuable, not only in its own right, but also for the hours of in-home nursing it funds for children with highly complex and life-limiting medical conditions. It is great to see so many artists rallying to support local Jack and Jill families and demonstrating what real community spirit means.”

To view the Incognito Art Sale collection, or to register your Wish List, visit www.incognito.ie.

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Zara McDermott has been opening up about societal pressures to get engaged.

The former Love Island star is currently in a relationship with Made In Chelsea favourite Sam Thompson. 

The pair frequently are the subject of engagement rumours in the media, after dating for the past four years and moving in together.

However, the 26-year-old has now insisted that the speculations about her relationship do not bother her.

In a recent interview with The Mirror, Zara decided to open up about her partnership with 30-year-old Sam.

"We have a very normal relationship, we just make funny videos and that's our thing we do for fun,” she detailed.

Zara then went on to explain how her Love Island experience in 2018 changed her outlook on relationships. 

"I think we've been together too long now to feel any kind of pressure, I was thinking back to my relationships before Love Island, it's very different,” she recalled. 

"Everything is private, nobody knows anything about what you're doing and all of a sudden, it's this weird paradox life where everything is online all the time but we both really enjoy it. So for us, there's no pressure at all,” she continued.

Zara then went on to give an insightful answer about how she hopes that attitudes towards women have changed in recent decades.

"I personally think in the media, a lot of the time women are asked these questions because of traditional values and expectations of women," she noted. "I think nowadays, we're in the 21st century, we can be more than a wife and more than a mother.”

Lastly, Zara revealed that she has learned to live with the public’s expectations of her. "We don't live in a world where we need to be traditional anymore, I wouldn't say I get fed up with it but I understand it,” she admitted.

"I just think that hopefully with the work that I'm doing, I'm building a bigger narrative, of what I want my life to be and how I want it to go, rather than making it about traditional expectations,” she added.

Well done to Zara for promoting girl power!

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The suspense is over! In the BIGGEST news in beauty, Maya Jama is today named as the New Global Brand Ambassador for Rimmel London.

The truly iconic partnership sees Maya taking on the hugely coveted role as the face of Rimmel across the world. The alliance will continue to propel the entrepreneur, TV and radio broadcaster on her way to stardom and cement Rimmel as the ultimate go-to brand for bold style setters.

Passionate about beauty and experimenting with her look, Maya is a brilliant fit with the legendary British make-up company. Her playful spirit and authentic personality perfectly reflect the Rimmel ethos of celebrating inner beauty and individualism. Whilst her vibrant energy and easy-going warmth make her utterly relatable to Rimmel customers everywhere.

28-year-old Maya has been impressing fans as the host of ITV2’s Love Island, and when it comes to the loves in her own life, make-up features highly. Talking about her new role, she says, “As a lifelong Rimmel fan, I am so excited to be the new ambassador for the brand. I’ve always loved how makeup makes me feel – for me, it’s a form of self-expression. Rimmel encourages people to reinvent the rules and love themselves for who they are, which is so liberating. I can’t wait to continue the message of beauty and individuality.”

Living in London since moving from her native Bristol, at the age of 16, Maya embodies the empowering vibe of the ‘London look’. She adds, “I’m incredibly proud to be following in the footsteps of the amazing icons who’ve brilliantly represented Rimmel London, such as Kate Moss, Cara Delevingne and Adwoa Aboah. It’s like a dream come true and I am thrilled and honoured to work with such an iconic beauty brand.”

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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The star’s must-have makeup products include some beloved Rimmel favourites. Maya says: “When it comes to my eyes, the Thrill Seeker Mascara is my go-to product, I love bold volume and the eye-opening effect – a couple of coats make my lashes look really thick and long, but never clumpy. My absolute go-to product has to be the Scandaleyes Exaggerate Liquid Eyeliner, I always do my eyeliner myself – no matter who’s doing my makeup, so I love that it’s got the sharp point to make my liner precise and lasts all day too! I always think that lipstick is essential for a high-glam look and I’m a big fan of Lasting Finish Lipstick and Lip Liner. I usually go for a shade that’s similar to my lip colour and pair with a liner to create a really defined shape, but when you want to make a statement, you can’t beat a dramatic red.”

Maya will be fronting Rimmel London’s NEW iconic foundation in the summer. Stay tuned for more…

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Scarlett Moffatt has been spilling the details about all things pregnancy!

The former Gogglebox star announced last month that she is expecting her first child, a baby boy, with her boyfriend Scott Dobinson. 

Since sharing her joyful news, Scarlett hasn’t shared many details about her pregnancy journey so far.

However, the 32-year-old has now treated her 2.3M Instagram followers to a long-overdue catchup!

Taking to her stories earlier today, Scarlett began her address by thanking her fans for their kind messages.

“I’ve had so many lovely messages off of you, asking me how my pregnancy has been, and how it’s going now, so I just thought I would check in on everyone,” she stated.

The expectant mum went on to share that she has been enjoying pregnant life so far, to her surprise. “I feel really grateful because I know everyone doesn’t have the same experiences,” she explained.

“Every morning I’m just so excited, and I talk to my little boy and so does Scott,” she continued. “It already feels like we’ve got a baby in the house!” 

Scarlett then revealed that she had made a list of the most popular questions she had been asked in recent weeks.

In response to queries about her pregnancy cravings, the former I’m A Celebrity winner exclaimed that she loved fruit “so much” during her first trimester. 

“It would be 3am and I would just randomly get up to eat a honeydew melon, which obviously I would never have done that pre-pregnancy,” Scarlett laughed.

Scarlett then informed her followers that herself and Scott didn’t start buying any baby items until 20 weeks, as they discovered her pregnancy very early. “We actually found out when I was 5 days pregnant,” she giggled. 

Lastly, Scarlett shared a relatable story about her pregnancy pet peeve. “The negative, I would say, is that people just want to tell you their childbirth horror stories, and I just think we shouldn’t do that,” she insisted.

“As a pregnant person, you do a lot of research anyway into things that can happen. Let’s just leave all of the gorey details out,” she teased.

We can’t wait to hear more about Scarlett’s incoming little one!

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Laura Anderson has shared an exciting milestone she has reached in her pregnancy. 

The former Love Island star announced she was expecting her first child with ex-boyfriend Gary Lucy in February and has been keeping fans up to date with her journey on social media. 

Laura has now revealed an exciting update as she has felt her little one kick for the first time. 

Posting a collection of gorgeous photos of herself cradling her blossoming baby bump to her 1.5M Instagram followers, Laura joked that she thought she had an upset stomach before she realised it was actually her baby moving for the first time that she was feeling.

Wearing a one shoulder, cut-out dress with an oversized blue shirt on top, the 33-year-old looked radiant with her curly hair done in a half up, half down style.

She captioned the post, “We have movement people. At first I thought the flutter was my funky bowel upset by my pasta intake but all night long baba was giving me the elbow”.

“Love you, sh**s getting real”, the former reality TV star added before sharing the post to her story and saying, “I felt baba”.

Many of Laura’s fans rushed to the comments to share their excitement with her for reaching this part of pregnancy. 

“You look radiant Laura. Feeling baba move is just the best isn't it”, wrote one follower. A second fan penned, “Aww this is so wonderful and exciting”, while another said, “It’s the best feeling!”.

“Wow you look glowing. Pregnancy looks beautiful on you”, added another of the mum-to-be’s fans.

When announcing her pregnancy, Laura revealed, “My heart is full”, before saying her little one is due this summer. 

Anderson had not yet announced the gender of her baby, but her ex-partner Gary chose to reveal the news in an Instagram post earlier this month.

The now-deleted post read, “Daddy’s Girl”, and had the caption, “For everyone that’s been asking… Let’s hope she inherits her Mummys looks. Thanks for all the lovely messages from everyone… so excited to meet my little baby bear soon”.

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Amy Childs has shared an update with her fans after some followers were speculating on whether or not she’s given birth to her twins. 

The Only Way is Essex star revealed she is at the 36 week mark in her pregnancy and took to Instagram to update her fans after she mentioned she was going into hospital for a check-up yesterday.

Amy spoke on her Instagram Stories to say, “Me and Bill are just on the way to the hospital. It’s our 36 weeks hospital appointment today and basically it’s like D-day”.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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“We’re going to know how they’re laying, if I’ve got to have a C-section, which I think that is the case”.

“I will let you know after, how my scan and antenatal are”, Childs added before asking her fans, “When did you have your twins?”.

Amy ended up not letting her 791K Instagram followers know how she got on which made many believe she had gone into labour. 

Taking to Instagram this afternoon, the reality TV star shared an update that her fans have been waiting for. 

Posting a picture on a blank screen, Amy wrote, “Sorry guys, everyone messaging me about my scan yesterday!!”.

Credit: Instagram

“Everything is looking positive. Counting down the days till we meet the babies, will update you in the next few days”.

The 32-year-old added, “And to all my followers no I haven’t had the twins”, followed by laughing emojis. 

Amy announced she was expecting twins in October of last year and revealed she was having a boy and girl in November.

Amy is already mum to five-year-old Polly and four-year-old Ritchie from previous relationships, while Billy is becoming a first-time dad.

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If you’re a fan of country music, you’re in for a treat with this week’s Late Late Show. After a busy working week, all we want to do is put our feet up and enjoy some quality entertainment and Ryan Tubridy is bringing us just that with the special episode of the Late Late he has in store for us.

Ryan will be joined by a whole host of iconic Irish country music stars for The Late Late Country Music Special so dust off your cowboy boots and warm up your voice as the nation’s favourite country music acts join Tubridy for the first full special show since 2019.

The show will be celebrating the Irish country music scene and the music that fills dance halls across the nation.

Credit: Ryan Tubridy Instagram

Daniel O'Donnell, Margo, Nathan Carter, Cliona Hagan, Philomena Begley, Derek Ryan, Claudia Buckley, TR Dallas, Trudi Lalor, Johnny Brady, Clodagh Lawlor, Niamh Lynne, Olivia Douglas, Chantelle Padden and Toy Show’s Cailin Joe lead the stellar line up. 

A country music legend will walk the line and be inducted into the Irish Country Music Hall of Fame, an accolade previously awarded to Daniel O'Donnell and Philomena Begley.  

Daniel, Cliona, Philomena, and Nathan have worked tirelessly to unveil an exciting new project exclusively on Friday night’s show, and they will pay tribute to the man who started it all, Ireland’s king of country, Big Tom.   

Described by Ryan as ‘a huge country star of the future, if not now’, the show will welcome back Toy Show’s Tyrone Teen Caillin Joe who will perform a Glen Campbell classic.  

Credit: Nathan Carter Instagram

Some of the leading female artists in the industry will give a country twist to the number one song in the Irish charts at the moment, Miley Cyrus’ Flowers.

The star-studded line-up will perform the songs that changed their lives including Irish originals and hits from Dolly Parton, The Bellamy Brothers and Garth Brooks.  

Not only that, but throughout the night of songs and stories, one audience member will get a huge surprise.

Credit: Derek Ryan Instagram

Speaking about this week’s special, Ryan Tubridy explained, “This Late Late Country Music special will be my final one at the helm. It all started out really when I was not long in the job as the presenter of The Late Late Show and when driving around the country, I kept seeing posters of gigs of different country stars and it was a world that I wasn’t familiar with. And so, it began”.

“I quickly learned that it was a world that brought people together and while I will miss seeing everybody on an annual basis, I have made a lot of friends in the country music world, and that has been my privilege”.

All this and much more on The Late Late Show on RTÉ One, Friday, March 31 at 9.35 pm.

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As payday approaches, it's tempting to spend your hard-earned cash on a night out or a new outfit. However, there are plenty of good reasons why you should also consider treating yourself to some new beauty products.  

A new fragrance can lift your spirits, or investing in high-quality products can have a transformative effect on your skin and hair. Whether you're looking to tackle blemishes, reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, or simply want to give your complexion a boost, there are a plethora of products on the market that can help.  And they do say that your hair is your crowning glory, so investing in hair care products is another great way to treat yourself this payday. 

Taking the time to pamper yourself with something new is a form of self-care and in our busy lives, that's never been more important.

This payday, we think each of these products, are well worth the spend.

Dr.Jart+ Ceramidin™ Ectoin®- Infused Cream

Consider the latest launch from Dr.Jart+ Ceramidin™ Ectoin®- Infused Cream as your best defense against dry skin yet.  A feat of Korean innovation, Ceramidin™ Ectoin®- Infused Cream is an ultra-rich, velvety cream powered by Ectoin® (the skincare ingredient to know in 2023) – as well as five potent ceramides. Highly concentrated and fast absorbing, it melts into skin, boosting moisture levels instantly by 139%, protecting the skin barrier and leaving skin much, much happier. With an RRP of €58/£50, it is available to buy from Brown Thomas, www.drjart.co.uk and www.spacenk.com.

Valentino Donna ‘Born In Roma’ Valentino

The new Valentino Born In Roma Donna eau de parfum is a modern floral fragrance for women with key messaging focused on ‘women to celebrate themselves every day’.   Luxurious Jasmine notes and Vanilla Bourbon, (one of the most expensive extracts in the world) blend with a sensuous woody base to create a captivating floral amber.   The bottle is encased in the armour of Valentino’s iconic stud, a fashion signature of Valentino Couture inspired by Roman architecture and representing a rebellious new era for high fashion. Available to purchase from Brown Thomas, Arnotts Beauty Hall, Boots and all good pharmacies nationwide.

Superfood Booster-Powder by Eminence from the NEW Eminence Tropical Superfoods Collection

Introducing the first product from Eminence’s new Tropical Superfood Range the Superfood Booster-Powder.   It contains Kakadu Plum, a tart fruit that’s a potent botanical source of naturally occurring Vitamin C to promote visibly healthy-looking skin as well as Coix Seed.  This is a botanical source of niacinamide (vitamin B3), which works to brighten and enhance the look of skin tone, spirulina a botanical source of vitamin K that can help the skin appear stronger and sweet potato which contains high levels of beta-carotene help the skin look and feel rejuvenated.  Just add a spoonful to your favourite cream moisturiser and give your skin a healthy, natural glow.   For more information or to purchase, visit www.eminence.ie.

IT Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC+ Nude Glow with SPF 40

Get glowing with brighter, hydrated skin instantly and over time with CC+ Nude Glow SPF 40 – a lightweight medium coverage skin tint with a healthy glow finish in 12 shades of nude. Featuring 90% skincare, the patent-pending formula is infused with a Brightening Glow Serum with 2% niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, green tea extract and SPF 40.   CC+ Nude Glow has the same colour correcting power you love but with a different texture, coverage level and finish than the other IT Cosmetics CC+ Creams.  In just 4 weeks, this colour-correcting makeup is clinically tested to address your top skin concerns by visibly improving brightness, skin texture and softness and uneven skin tone. Plus, it gives you 24 hours of hydrated skin for an instant healthy glow finish and that no-makeup makeup look. Available to purchase from Brown Thomas, Arnotts Beauty Hall, Boots and all good pharmacies nationwide.

Seabody Overnight Elixir Serum

This lightweight hybrid serum is enriched with microencapsulated marine actives, MaraFucoidan™ and PhytoMara™, which neutralise free radicals, support dermal cell turnover and collagen & elastin production. It works wonders on the skin and transforms it by nourishing and nurturing the skin. The formula also contains Vitamins A & E, Phytosqualane, Hyaluronic Acid and an array of vegan lipids including Algal Omegas, Jojoba, Rosehip, Grapeseed, Blackcurrant and Sea Buckthorn Oil, delivering a facial-inspired bounty of skin actives overnight.  RRP €77 and available to buy here.

OGX Anti Breakage + Keratin Oil Shampoo and Conditioner

Don’t break up with your hair, show it some love with OGX Anti Breakage+ Keratin Oil Collection. Infused with keratin proteins and argan oil, the shampoo and conditioner work in harmony and together help to fortify hair, making it more resistant to breakage and split ends caused by brushing and styling.   OGX Anti Breakage + Keratin Oil Shampoo cleanses while working hard to help defend against split ends and smooth hair. It helps to fortify each strand.  OGX Anti Breakage + Keratin Oil Conditioner helps to maintain your hair’s inner strength and moisture.  It nourishes each strand, sealing in moisture to help tame flyaways and smooth rough cuticles, so your hair looks smoother and feels beautifully soft.  Both products (RRP €9.89) are available from Tesco, Dunnes Stores and pharmacies nationwide.

Sally Hansen Cuticle Rehab™ Oil Balm

The new Cuticle Rehab™ Oil Balm by Sally Hansen is a game changer. It’s now possible to instantly restore radiance to nails, cuticles and to promote strong and resilient natural nails finish on the go!  It’s a multi-purpose solid oil in a convenient balm format for cuticle care when you are out and about. The formula is infused with Aloe, Safflower Oil and Vitamin E Oil which promotes healthy skin and nails. Nails and cuticles feel rejuvenated and deeply moisturized, with 80% of users agree nails look more conditioned after 1 week of use.  A must buy for your handbag, (RRP €10.49/£8.99) it is available nationwide from all major pharmacies as well as a selection of online retail outlets.

Rimmel London introduces The Multi-Tasker Concealer

Say hello to your multi-talented best friend! Rimmel introduces new, long-lasting The Multi-Tasker Concealer, a make-up must-have that conceals blemishes, brightens dark circles, and contours for a snatched look. How? The large soft touch wand and ultra-blendable, high-coverage liquid formula work together to give targeted application or full-face coverage that lasts all day. Use it YOUR own way. Use this multi-tasking marvel to conceal (your normal shade), brighten (with a lighter shade) and contour (with a deeper shade) – thanks to its full coverage and versatile formula.  With an of RRP €10.99 / £8.49 it is available to buy from all good pharmacies nationwide.

The Inkey List Polyglutamic Acid Dewy Sunscreen SPF 30

The new Polyglutamic Acid Dewy Sunscreen SPF 30 is not just a new sunscreen, it is a product that is clinically proven to hydrate, offer broad spectrum protection and leaves no white cast.   It is ultra-lightweight and provides broad-spectrum UVA and UVB protection against the sun's harmful rays through the power of chemical sunscreen filters. 

Suitable for all skin types, the daily essential features an innovative 8% hydration trio of polyglutamic acid, glycerin and squalane to visibly plump the complexion with moisture, alongside softening the appearance of fine lines. Layering seamlessly under makeup, the silky SPF formula encourages a smooth and supple-looking base, priming the skin perfectly for subsequent steps. The RRP is €15.99 and it is available to buy from McCauley Pharmacy, online at DistinctBrands.ie and all good pharmacies nationwide.   

Liz Earle Beauty Co. at Boots

Liz Earle Beauty Co. have added two new additions to the coveted Glow range. Introducing Smooth & Glow Exfoliating Tonic and Revitalise & Glow Illuminating Gel Moisturiser.  The Smooth & Glow Exfoliating Tonic leaves skin feeling resurfaced, without irritation. ​Gentle enough to use both day and night, this is a multi-benefit toner that evens the appearance of skin tone, helps support surface cell turnover and hydrates to leave your complexion looking energised. ​The Revitalise & Glow Illuminating Gel Moisturiser instantly brightens the complexion for a long-lasting glow. This glow-boosting blend quenches skin with hydration, naturally exfoliates, and minimises the appearance of pores for a dewy-looking finish. ​  The Tonic (RRP €25) and Illuminating Gel Moisturiser (RRP €34), are available only at Boots instore and online.

Ella & Jo Squeaky Clean Brush Cleanser

Cleaning your makeup brushes is now a well-established part of our beauty routines.  It helps keep your skin clear and your makeup flawless. When you use the Squeaky Clean Make Up Brush Cleanser you no need for water or have long drying times.  Your brushes will last longer too.  It’s little wonder that it’s an award-winning product that is a makeup kit essential to both makeup artists and day-to-day makeup users alike. RRP €20 and available to buy here.

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Ferne McCann has been trying to guess her baby’s gender!

The former star of The Only Way Is Essex is currently expecting her second child, her first with her fiancé Lorri Haines. Ferne is already a mum to five-year-old daughter Sunday, and Lorri also has a six-year-old son from a previous relationship.

The 32-year-old is currently starring in the new series of her ITV reality show, First Time Mum.

During last night’s episode, Ferne came to the conclusion that she knows whether she will be giving birth to a boy or a girl.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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In one scene, Ferne discussed her ongoing pregnancy symptoms with Lorri, and noted one particularly prominent one.

“The one thing that I've had is migraines,” she revealed. “I just spoke to my mum on FaceTime and I can't remember ever getting migraines before.”

However, Ferne then came to a dramatic conclusion. “But she said to me 'no you definitely did [when pregnant with Sunday]' which leads me to think we're having a girl," she exclaimed.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Lorri subsequently joked that that was a scary thought for him! "A house full of women, I can't bloody wait,” he teased.

Ferne and Lorri initially confirmed the news of their pregnancy earlier this month. Rumours about the couple’s first child together had been rife for weeks prior to their announcement.

“We are having a baby @lozzahaines,” Ferne gushed in her caption at the time. “We have been bursting at the seams with happiness & so excited to officially share our lovely news with you.”

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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During their first pregnancy interview with OK!, Ferne shared that she and Lorri had decided not to find out the gender of their child before she gives birth. However, the reality star did disclose that she would be delighted if Sunday had a sister.

“I would love a girl, just because I’ve got my girl’s name and I feel like a girl mum because I’ve got Sunday," Ferne detailed. 

"I can only see myself with girls,” she added.

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Bonnie Wright and her husband Andrew Lococo are marking their one-year anniversary of marriage by sharing details about their intimate ceremony. 

Bonnie, known for her role as Ginny Weasley in the Harry Potter movie franchise, met her partner at a New Year’s Eve party in 2018 and by September 2021, the pair were engaged. 

In March 2022, Bonnie and Andrew tied the knot at The Ecology Centre in San Juan Capistrano, California, surrounded by their nearest and dearest. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Now, speaking to Brides, Bonnie reflected on the day and shared the details on her stunning 100-year-old wedding gown.

Speaking about why they chose the farm setting for their wedding and the general vision they had for their big day, the actress explained, “We admire everything that The Ecology Center stands for. We loved the idea of being surrounded by bountiful growing nourishing plants as we said ‘we do’”.

As the farm is owned by two friends of the couple, Bonnie admitted it felt “so intimate and easy to organise”.

“Our vision was to make it both a celebration of love and community. We wanted it to be intimate [and] people to feel present and relaxed”.

“Visually, we wanted it to express the vibrant colours of California. It was important to reflect our love for the environment and use sustainable materials instead of any single-use packaging, lean into our creativity and make things ourselves, and source everything as locally and seasonally as possible”.

Bonnie also revealed the couple opted to write love letters to each other while at the altar rather than vows. 

“We always knew we would as it felt more personable and an opportunity to really share our love for one another with all our family and friends. We wrote them like love letters to each other rather than traditional vows”.

When describing her beautiful vintage wedding dress, the 32-year-old revealed, “I wanted it to feel balanced, as our wedding was outside and our day started in full sun and transitioned into night. It was so important to feel myself”.

“I knew I wanted to wear a vintage dress. There are so many beautiful dresses already out in the world full of character and story”.

“It only took two visits to the salon and I found my dress. It was surreal at first actually making the official decision, but it felt so right and easy!”.

“The dress didn’t have the original underdress with it as it had likely perished – it being 100 years old! So when I was first trying it on, it was completely see-through. It was quite funny having to imagine the underdress we would end up making for it”.

Wright finished off her wedding look with Prada shoes she already owned in her wardrobe because they “felt perfect as the straps were shaped like branches and leaves”.

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Shaughna Phillips has pleaded with her fans to stop sending their ‘horror induction stories’ and negative opinions on the procedure following a pregnancy update she shared yesterday. 

The former Love Island star revealed she is past her due date and is booked in to have her baby induced on Sunday.

Since making the announcement, Shaughna has faced negative comments from her fans. 

Speaking on her Instagram Stories, the 28-year-old said, “A polite request, please refrain from sending me your horror stories of being induced, or your opinions on why me being induced is wrong for my baby”.

“I appreciate you may mean well, but it is not helpful. As a first time mum, you will know the anxiety I am already feeling”.

“The last thing I need to hear is horrible experiences or being mum shamed”.

The former reality TV star went on to thank fans for the positive comments she’s been getting. “Thank you for all the lovely messages I’ve received, they far outweigh the negative ones”.

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Phillips shared a pregnancy update with her 1.4M Instagram followers yesterday with a selfie and messages explaining her latest plan for labour.

“If I didn’t have a filter on my face one of my followers would definitely call an ambulance for me”, she started. 

“Induction booked for Sunday. My March babe clearly wants to be an April babe like their mama”.

At the start of this month, Shaughna revealed she was in the early stages of labour after a quick hospital dash.

At the time, she explained, “Home now, baby still tucked up nicely, and waiting for nature to do it’s thang”.

Shaughna announced she was expecting her first child back in October with a sweet video of her holding up a positive pregnancy test, getting scans done and telling her loved ones the exciting news. 

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