Sherna Talks Beauty

This week, Sherna sits down with O Cosmedics National Educator, Aoife Hoban , to unpack one of the most talked-about ingredients in skincare: Vitamin A. As Australia's number one cosmedical skincare brand, O Cosmedics is known for putting skin function and long-term skin health first. Together, Sherna and Aoife explore whether stronger formulas are better when it comes to Vitamin A, the potential...

Sherna sits down with S arah Jane McGrath , Head of Education at ASAP Skincare , to explore the science behind healthy skin. Together, they unpack the importance of the skin barrier, discuss how to choose the right products for different skin types, and dive into the role of active ingredients in tackling common skin concerns. They also take on one of skincare's biggest questions: are we doing too...

This episode explores the fascinating connection between hormonal changes and eye health with Consultant Ophthalmologist and Ocular Surface specialist Ms. Nikolina Budimlija , who's shares her knowledge and discusses techniques like brow lifts and eyelid surgeries, and delve into the patient experience with blepharoplasty. Nikolina is a leading expert in Ocular Surface Diseases practicing at IOES...

The fabulous Emma Guns ( Emma Gunavardhana ) renowned beauty journalist and the host of the hugely popular podcast The Emma Guns Show is here to chat about all things beauty. Emma has achieved huge success with her podcast which is one of the UK’s longest-standing female-hosted podcasts. Emma has rubbed shoulders and interviewed some of the world’s most famous people, including Britney Spears, Chr...

Irish Skincare brand Doctrine launched onto the market earlier this year, founded by the incredibly talented Tracey Ryan , Mark O’Sullivan and Caoimhe O’Donoghe, whose shared passion fuels their drive to create exceptional products that everyone can love, enjoy and most importantly experience tangible results. Today I’m joined by Tracey, Doctrines' in-house cosmetic chemist and the genius behind e...

The one and only Glamity Jane is back for part two of more chats on skin care, tweakments, treatments and her go to products. As the editor of Hi Style and a beauty columnist for the Cork Independent, Mary-Jane has become a go-to source for beauty tips, products, and insightful commentary. She has fearlessly embraced the world of tweakments, aesthetics, and injectables while remaining passionately...

Teenagers need skincare routines just as much as any adult especially when it comes to pesky skincare problems. I chat with Dr. Isabel Haugh , Consultant Dermatologist specialising in cosmetic, medical, and pediatric dermatology at the Institute of Dermatologists. We focus on teen skin, particularly problematic issues like spots, breakouts, and acne treatment as well as the growing trend of anti-a...

This week it’s all things makeup with the wonderful Jo Prendergast, whose Instagram Page, Everything Jo Loves , is a must if you're a fan of stunning makeup looks and beauty inspiration. With her creative tutorials, and honest reviews, Jo has built a loyal following that looks to her for the latest trends and tips in the world of makeup and beauty. In today’s episode, we go back to the beginning a...

Leading cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgeon John Curran is this weeks guest and has a world-renowned reputation in bringing the most contemporary and sophisticated techniques and standards to every procedure. John chats about his career, the cutting-edge service he provides, having honed his craft from some of the world’s most innovative surgeons at home in Ireland, in the UK and the USA....

Skin Formulas founder and creator Geraldine Jones truly understands skin both inside and out. With 20 years experience in the skincare industry and having worked in Ireland and abroad, Geraldine designed the brand to simplify skincare. A passion to help people feel good about themselves, drove Geraldine towards a career in skincare and led her to become an aesthetician working with some of th...

Catherine O’Keeffe , founder of Wellness Warrior , is Ireland’s first menopause coach. A self-confessed health geek, she helps organisations big and small to implement a comprehensive menopause strategy that leads to meaningful change. She has helped countless women to navigate the intricacies of menopause through her talks, her online courses, and the Menopause Success Summit . Her best-selling b...

This week I’m joined by the fabulous Sonal Keay, founder of the award winning brand This Is Silk. When Sonal was diagnosed at 17 with a rare skin condition which makes her allergic to daylight, she had no idea that one day it would inspire a successful business. Today the former barrister, and mother-of-two, harnesses the healing and renewal properties of Silk with her range of skin and hair produ...

It's a blend of beauty, skincare and wellbeing with radio broadcaster and beauty columnist Nicola Bonn of Outspoken Beauty . Nicola has been a radio broadcaster for 15 years working on some of the UK’s largest radio stations including Classic FM, Magic, Smooth and Heart. As well as her radio work she has always been passionate about beauty and the incredible conversations that it can start. In 201...

We take a deep dive into the sea of natural, sustainable and homegrown skincare with award winning SEABODY which embodies the Irish Atlantic ocean and swirls together the power of ocean plants and the sea. SEABODY co-founder Dr. Helena McMahon is here to tell you how she founded the company and created the luxurious and natural based food supplement and seaweed skincare product. Being a sustainabl...

It's all things glam with beauty queen Mary-Jane O'Regan , better known as Glamity Jane whose passion is to make women feel like the best versions of themselves. Mary-Jane is self proclaimed glamour guru, skinfluencer and writer, sharing her expertise on the beauty industry having spent her career working in the industry with well loved brands from Brown Thomas to Shiseido. Mary-Jane's love is a b...

Renowned plastic surgeon and one of the leading researchers in the field of skin needling Dr. Matthias Aust is here to dive deep into the skincare industy.  Having been a long-time supporter of Environ Skincare , he was appointed to the role as Medical Consultant in March 2023 working alongside Dr Des Fernandes – the founder and thought leader of the brand.  Tune in to hear all abou...

This episode is all about the glamours world of the beauty industry and the luxury lashes from Lash Star Beauty . Founder, creator and Irish born Orla Maguire has a colourful career around the world in the fashion and beauty industry. She has spent many years on photo sets as a fashion stylist working with some of the world's best models from the likes of Naomi Campbell, to sitting editor in Vogue...

Dare to be fit with the inspirational Lesley Giltnan who you may also know as Lean With Lesley . For over 10 years Lesley has been helping women become fitter, stronger and more confident through coaching and continually motivating clients through their workouts. It wasn't long before Lesley's training sessions began attracting hundreds of people signing up. This success led to the creation of the...

It's all about luxury parfum with the wonderful Tonya Kidd Beggs, founder, and creative force behind STORIES Parfums , Northern Ireland’s very first luxury, niche perfume house. It's another example of just how inspirational and empowering female-led brands can be. After a transformative trip to Grasse in the south of France, to learn the basics of perfumery and create her own bespoke perfume, Ton...

I have a real treat for all you skincare enthusiasts out there with The Skin Nerd Jennifer Rock . Jennifer is a true champion in the world of skincare education and one of the country’s most well-known skincare experts. She is also the founder of the multi-award winning Skingredients skincare range, mastermind behind the Cleanse off Mitt, Skin Nerd Network online skin consultations and store....

A trailblazer in the realm of women’s health & educating women of all ages on all aspects of health, particularly hormonal health Dr. Fiona Barry is this weeks guest. She describes herself as an unshakable optimist dedicated to helping you become the best version of yourself. She has has successfully treated thousands of clients with hormonal issues, fertility challenges, emotional trauma and...

One of the most respected and influential voices in the beauty industry is our guest this week. Alice Hart Davis has spent over two decades as a leading beauty journalist, author, and speaker. Alice has built a community of loyal followers who trust her honest and unbiased knowledge about cosmetic treatments which she shares in her books and social media channels. You can follow Alice on the Tweak...

For me, beauty is more than just skin deep, the way we dress and present ourselves to the world can have a big impact on how we feel about ourselves, and fashion and style can be powerful tools for self-expression. Someone who is an expert in this, is Aoife Dunican , aka The Style Bob . Aoife is an image consultant and personal stylist empowering women and men to amplify their image for confidence...

Welcome to the very first episode of Sherna Talks Beauty, it only seemed right that my first guest would be none other than Bronwyn Conway , National Training Manager for Clarins Ireland, who also happens to be my sister and my best friend. Growing up with Bronwyn, I've witnessed first-hand her unwavering passion and dedication to the beauty industry, since graduating from the Bronwyn Conroy Beaut...

Sherna talks beauty coming soon... Sherna Malone is a facialist, and skin health specialist based in West Cork. Daughter of the renowned Bronwyn Conroy, Sherna managed and taught in their beauty school in Dublin before relocating to Clonakilty where her clinic is located, in 2014. Along with helping people on the journey to healthy beautiful skin, she contributes to The Today show o...