They may be enemy number one on the nutrition front, but in the beauty world sweets are a hit this season, writes Katie Wright.

Want to steal the beauty secrets of the red carpet set? Katie Wright picks her best of the awards season make-up and hair looks.

Rachel Marie Walsh says it’s time to start perfecting your favourite next-season look now.

Jet off with summer’s hottest beautifiers. Lisa Haynes reveals the must-haves that will help you shine in the sun.

SO What if the World Cup isn’t top of your priorities? Revelling in this summer’s Brazilian-inspired beauty turns the football thing into a whole different ball game...

Chanel has always set the bar when it comes to nail trends. In our exclusive shoot, Vickie Maye sees what’s in store for summer — and finds out how to get the look.

The teen years are full of challenges but makeup shouldn’t be one of them.

Move over Easter eggs. Lisa Haynes goes hunting, basket in hand, for alternatives to a serious chocolate overdose.

Backstage at London Fashion Week, artists and stylists got busy creating the looks we’ll be wearing this season.

Seventies Bombshells at Matthew Williamson

Benefit Stay Flawless 15-Hour Primer, €24.50

Whether it’s to add a summery glow or to contour the cheekbones, Rachel Marie Walsh checks out some of the best-selling bronzers and cheek colours, from shimmery sticks to powders and creams, on the market

Do Cello Shots with Estée Lauder

THIS season brands have gone to town with light and bright hues to put a spring in our step and revamp uninspiring make-up bags.

MAC Lipglass in Nicki Minaj Viva Glam 2, €17.50

Edel Coffey tries out the latest lippies, varnishes and concealers to hit beauty counters this month.

New York Fashion Week feels like a distant memory now — that’s the dream-like nature of fashion weeks — but there was one glaringly obvious trend that marched up and down those catwalks with relentless consistency.

As fashion prepares itself for autumn/winter — yes, it is that time already! — the catwalks have been filled with smoky, sultry, seductive eyes.

Elle Macpherson’s Next Top Model is back — and two Cork girls are set to make it to the final 12, says Annmarie O’Connor

RULE 1: MISMATCH YOUR POLISH

Elle Macpherson has toughened up for the new series of 'Britain and Ireland’s Next Top Model', according to co-host Julien Macdonald.

ACE OF BASE

White Lightning

The face: Jade Thompson, freshly crowned winner of Britain and Ireland’s next top model

Glitter star

Emma Stone's look is "flawless", according to celebrity stylist Brad Goreski.

Revlon Colourstay 12-Hour Eyeshadow Quad in Coffee Bean, €7.50

Celebrity Salon mentor and beautician Elaine Butler Doolin tells Kirstie McDermott her make-up secrets and favourite products

Nars Pure Matte Lipstick in Carthage, €26

Tyra Banks used to feel "intimidated" by fashion designers.

Supermodel Elle MacPherson has been unveiled as the new brand ambassador for cosmetics giant Revlon Inc.

Hollywood beauty Jessica Alba has signed to become the spokesmodel for cosmetic giants Revlon in a deal worth a staggering $5m (€3.7m).

Rocker Sheryl Crow was more than a willing spokesmodel for cosmetics giants Revlon's new Colorist product after trying out the item on the road.

Ellen Barkin has auctioned off the jewels given to her by billionaire ex-husband Ron Perelman for more than $20m (€15.9m).

The owner of cosmetics giant Revlon was today linked to a possible bid for the Deluxe film services business being sold by UK group Rank for an estimated €677m.

French cosmetics giant L’Oreal failed to overturn a European Union trade mark ruling that favoured its US rival Revlon.

IWP International has reported a 3% rise in sales for its first half to September.

British actress Rachel Weisz refuses to believe she's a bona fide celebrity - because she's never asked for an autograph.

Former supermodel Cindy Crawford, is launching her own skin care line called Meaningful Beauty.

Estee Lauder, who started a kitchen business blending face creams and built it into an international cosmetics empire, has died. She was 95.

MARTHA STEWART’S felony conviction rattled through her rapidly eroding business empire as shares of her namesake company continued to fall, Viacom cancelled her syndicated television show and she quit the board of cosmetic giant Revlon.

Revlon cosmetics are to help promote the new James Bond film.