The Glow Up

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The Glow Up episodes

November 18, 2019 S2 Ep7: #23 - Caitlin McBride
Joining Vicki and Valerie this week is Caitlin McBride, journalist and author of The Day That Changed My Life, a beautiful book featuring stories from 31 inspirational Irish women. She spills the beans on moving to Ireland as a youngster, her ‘all or nothing’ beauty personality, and why she’ll always be devoted to extensions and fake tan.

Products mentioned:

Peter Mark Raptures hair extensions
John Frieda Brilliant Brunette Visibly Deeper shampoo
MAC Strobe Cream
Rimmel Sunshimmer Matte
Cocoa Brown tan
Rimmel Perfect Match Foundation
MAC Pro Longwear Concealer
MAC Gold Deposit bronzer/highlighter
PS… Beauty nude lip liner
Duo eyelash glue
Powder and Pout brushes
Trish McEvoy brushes
Trish McEvoy Instant Solutions Dry Sheet Mask
Neutrogena Hydro Boost sheet masks
47 min
November 04, 2019 S2 Ep6: #22 - Holly Carpenter
This week’s guest is former beauty queen, model, influencer, columnist and entrepreneur Holly Carpenter, who fills Vicki and Valerie in on all of her beauty faves, and spills the tea on her time as a contestant in reality juggernauts Dancing With The Stars and Britain and Ireland’s Next Top Model.

Products mentioned:
Benefit Porefessional Primer
Dior Backstage
Charlotte Tilbury Magic Away Wand
St. Tropez Bronzing Water Mist
Max Factor Radiant Lift Concealer
Benefit Hoola Bronzer
Sculpted by Aimee Lip Duo
Soap And Glory Sexy Mother Pucker
Inglot Ultimate Plumping Volumizing Lip Gloss - Mai Tai
44 min
October 20, 2019 S2 Ep5: #21 - Stacey Solomon
X Factor finalist, Queen of the Jungle and Loose Woman Stacey Solomon (and baby Rex!) joins Valerie and guest host Megan to talk all about her beauty favourites, how being a mum has changed her habits, and fills us in on her new collection for Penneys.

Products mentioned:
Smashbox Photo Finish Primer
Slay Cosmetics Highlighter
NARS Sheer Glow Foundation
Soap Brows
NARS Orgasm Blusher
Duo Eyelash Glue
Your Good Skin Sleep Paste

Sponsored by Penneys
Filled with every day style staples, from cosy knits to midi skirts, and knee-high boots to hair slides, the Stacey Solomon X Primark collection has got all your AW19 fashion needs covered - and it’s available in stores now!
28 min
October 13, 2019 S2 Ep4: #20 - Jodie Wood
Online beauty and fashion guru Jodie Wood joins Vicki and Valerie to talk all things beauty. From how she got her start in modelling, to becoming a mum, and her thoughts on wedding makeup, we’re asking all of our burning beauty questions.

Products mentioned:
GHD
Anastasia Luminous Foundation
Glossier Haloscope Quartz
Colour Wow Dream Coat Spray - Frizzy

Sponsored by Penneys
The Jena Frumes Loves PS… is available in stores now, a 20 strong collection of makeup and accessories created by the American influencer. Based on Jena’s style of looking natural yet glamorous, the collection focuses on nude hues for the lips and eyes and subtle shimmers for the face.
46 min
September 29, 2019 S2 Ep3: #19 - Aidan Corcoran
Joining Vicki and Valerie in studio this week is Brown Thomas’s beauty style team lead Aidan Corcoran, who’s sharing his wealth of knowledge and all of his makeup essentials from his years making the country’s most beautiful models even more gorgeous.

Products mentioned:
MAC Hush Cream Colour Base
Charlotte Tilbury Magic Away Concealer
MAC Studio Fix Powder
La Mer Treatment Lotion
Charlotte Tilbury Eyeliner Pencil - Marlene Midnight

Sponsored by Penneys
The relaunched My Perfect Colour range is in stores now, featuring an expanded line of 180 products in 16 shades!
49 min
September 15, 2019 S2 Ep2: #18 - Simone Scribes
Vicki and Valerie are joined by beauty and skincare blogger, not to mention the owner of a beautiful and well-curated Instagram account, Simone Scribes. From Simone’s foundation obsession, to her makeup routine, and why influencers are making the move from blogging to Instagramming, it’s all on the table this week!

Products mentioned:
Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Serum
Pond’s Cold Cream
Vichy Dermablend Foundation
Hourglass Scattered Light Glitter Eye Shadow

Sponsored by Penneys
Check out The Glow Up favourite Suzanne Jackson modelling the latest AW looks in Penneys stores nationwide now!
47 min
September 01, 2019 S2 Ep1: #17 - Marian Keyes
Vicki and Valerie kick off Season 2 with one of our most beloved authors, a prolific tweeter and an all-round beauty buff, Marian Keyes! Marian opens up about her extensive nail varnish collection, what she really thinks of the Kardashians, and stalking Alexander Skarsgård in Stockholm!

Products mentioned:
Estée Lauder Night Repair Serum
Darphin 8-Flower Nectar Oil Cream
Jo Malone Pomegranate Noir Spray
MAC Russian Red Lipstick
ESPA Skin Rescue Balm
Chanel Jade Nail Varnish
Christophe Robin Hydrating Shampoo Bar with Aloe Vera

Sponsored by Penneys
PS… Naturals, the first skincare range to be registered with The Vegan Society, available in store now.
46 min
June 18, 2019 S1 Ep16: #16 - Samantha Mumba
For our last episode before our summer break, Vicki and Valerie are joined by a *very* special guest… Samantha Mumba! Yes, actual pop icon Samantha Mumba talks beauty with us, from the Gotta Tell U video to that Spider-Man premiere dress to her current skincare regime. We have an absolute ball, and we hope you will too. See you in September for even more lovely beauty chats!
43 min
June 04, 2019 S1 Ep15: #15 - Nadia El Ferdaoussi
Joining Vicki and Valerie for this episode is Nadia El Ferdaoussi, STELLAR travel columnist and former makeup artist. Nadia discusses the highs and lows of travelling for her job, the handy products she loves to take on her trips, and her super pared-back beauty routines.

Products mentioned:

L’Oreal Hydra Genius Aloe Water

P20 Face SPF

Thierry Mugler Angel

MUA Blush Perfection Cream Colour Duo

Benefit Gimme Brow

44 min
May 20, 2019 S1 Ep14: #14 - Karen Constantine
This fortnight, Vicki and Valerie are joined by one of Ireland’s OG bloggers, Karen Constantine of Lovely Girly Bits. Karen has been one of Ireland’s most trusted names in beauty for nearly a decade now, and regularly cracks us up on Instagram. We talk about vintage products, ‘house powders’ vs ‘bag powders’, and our 2000s beauty inspirations.
Products mentioned:
Stila Kitten eyeshadow
Charlotte Tilbury Eyes to Mesmerise in Bette
Note Cosmetics BB Cream
Alex Steinherr x Primark Sleep Spa Overnight Lip Mask
Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Finish Powder
Rituals Ritual of Dao Bed & Body Mist
43 min

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