The Glow Up

Sponsored by Hayu | Vicki is joined in studio by Ireland's most famous drag queen, Rory 'Panti Bliss' O'Neill. Rory talks through his life in drag, creating Panti, becoming the proprietor of some of the hottest spots in Dublin, and fighting for equality through art, fun, powerful words, and glamour! Hayu is the home of reality TV – with over 8,000 episodes of your favourite reality shows available...

Sponsored by Hayu | Vicki's former Glow Up co-host Valerie Loftus is back to fill us in on what she's been up to, the products she's fallen in love with, and the beauty prepping she's been doing for her wedding day! Hayu is the home of reality TV – with over 8,000 episodes of your favourite reality shows available to stream and download, including: Below Deck, Keeping Up With the Kardashians, The...

Sponsored by hayu | Vicki is joined by Paralympian gold medallist, Dancing With The Stars finalist, and STELLAR's current cover girl Ellen Keane. She opens up about her seriously busy year, and the beauty tips that helped her along the way. hayu is the home of reality TV – with over 8,000 episodes of your favourite reality shows available to stream and download, including: Below Deck, Keeping Up W...

Sponsored by Hayu | Now, we know this fortnight’s episode is a couple of days late but I swear, it’s been worth waiting for - this has been my most requested guest but she’s a tricky gal to pin down as she is an extremely busy woman - an entrepreneur in the fields of fashion, beauty, lifestyle and now, booze! Please welcome the gorgeous and accomplished Pippa O'Connor Ormond! Products mentioned: U...

Sponsored by Hayu | Known for her clear, concise broadcasting style and reassuringly glam smoky eye, Virgin Media News Correspondent Zara King joins Vicki in studio to talk on-air beauty, reporting during the pandemic and her desert island beauty products. Products mentioned: Benefit Roller Lash Mini Kash Beauty Sculpt Stick Bronzer - Shady Beach MAC Blot Powder Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless...

Sponsored by Hayu | Vicki is joined in studio by 2fm host and one of the busiest women in broadcasting, Laura Fox! From beauty pageants to big moves, she fills us in on how she landed one of radio’s most coveted slots, and the beauty secrets she learned along the way. hayu is the home of reality TV – with over 8,000 episodes of your favourite reality shows available to stream and download, includi...

Sponsored by Hayu |  We're kicking Season 5 off with our first ever returning guest, Andrew Fitzsimons! He joins Vicki in studio to talk about the launch of his new range of hair products, the Kardashians' new era, and why smelly balls are the haircare innovation we're all going to be buzzing about. Products mentioned: Andrew Fitzsimons Hair Range (Available at Boots) Andrew Fitzsimons DISCREET AF...

SHE-IY expert, and author of Gaff Goddess Laura de Barra joins Vicki for a chat about her new book Décor Galore, as well as the skincare and beauty faves she can't live without. Products mentioned: MAC Ruby Woo Lipstick Hermès Lipstick The Ordinary Foundation Laura Mercier Pure Canvas Primer MAC Studio Fix 24-Hour Smooth Wear Concealer Laura Mecier Translucent Loose Setting Powder Max Factor False...

Wellness expert and the woman behind skincare and self-care brand Ground Wellness joins Vicki for a chat about all things beauty and how she got to where she is today! Products mentioned: Kerastase Nutritive Masquintense Fine Hair Mask TAN-LUXE Super Glow Serum Skeyndor Serum Sudocrem NARS Stromboli Sheer Glow Foundation NARS Orgasm Liquid Blush MAC Twirl Lip Liner iGlow Lash Maximizer Dior Rouge...

Beauty queen, model, influencer and competitor on RTÉ's Ultimate Hell Week - The Professionals Niamh Cullen joins Vicki for a chat about the gruelling reality show, and the beauty favourites she can't live without. Products Mentioned: IMAGE Vital C Hydrating Anti-Ageing Serum Kiehls Hydro-Plumping Re-Texturizing Serum ConcentrateCHANEL Healthy Glow Bronzing Cream-Gel Bronzer MAC Cosmetics Minerali...

Vicki is joined by model, presenter and the owner of one of our favourite Instagram accounts - Katja Mia. She talks Vicki through her love of hair and beauty and the products she can't live without Products mentioned: Boots Botanics Organic Rosewater Toning Spritz Vichy Minéral 89 Hyaluronic Acid Hydration Booster Serum BioLumin-C Serum - DermalogicaDermalogica Prisma Protect SPF 30La Roche-Posay...

This fortnight, Vicki is joined by TV personality, stand up comedian, hilarious writer and co-host of podcast 'My Therapist Ghosted Me' to talk makeup mishaps, beauty faves and her story so far. Products mentioned: Skingredients Skin Veg Serum Gilda Liljeblad Healthy Ageing Serum No. 3 Environ: Skin EssentiA Vita-Antioxidant AVST Moisturiser 3 Heliocare SPF Stella by Stella McCartney Perfume &...

Sponsored by Elie Saab Le Parfum | Beauty expert and stalwart of the modern Irish journalism scene Aisling Keenan joins Vicki this fortnight to reveal the products she can't live without and what she's learned after a decade in the industry. Products mentioned: Biologique Recherche Lotion P50 It Cosmetics CC Cream Foundation Perversion Mascara by Urban Decay Subversion Lash Primer by Urban Decay F...

Sponsored by Elie Saab Le Parfum | Owner of beauty brand Moxi Loves, The Apprentice UK contestant, and beauty fanatic Pamela Laird joins Vicki for a chat about all things beauty, and her career journey to date. Products mentioned: Moxi Loves Barefaced Cleansing Pads St Tropez Fake Tan Moxi Loves Dry Shampoo Sheets Alter Ego Silver Maintan Shampoo Alter Ego Silk Oil Conditioning Cream Estée Lauder...

Sponsored by Elie Saab Le Parfum | Dominique Nugent joins Vicki to talk about her life-changing year following her devastating split last October. As well as telling us her beauty faves, she also reveals her top self-care tips and what got her through the hard times. Products mentioned: No7 Protect + Perfect Intense Advanced Serum No7 Protect + Perfect Intense Advanced Eye Cream No7 Protect + Perf...

Sponsored by Skin Krush home microdermabrasion kit - www.skinkrush.com | Joining Vicki for some beauty chats this week is STELLAR's brand new Fashion Editor, Zeda! She talks about her new role, and her career to date as a director, producer and stylist. Products mentioned: NARS Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation NARS Shine Primer NYX Ultimate Shadow Palette Revolution Vivid Baked Bronzer got2b Gl...

We're back for season 4 with a titan of Irish publishing, Cathy Kelly! The author of over 20 novels joins Vicki to talk all things beauty and fills us in on her career to date. Products mentioned: MAC Cosmetics Eyeshadow - Shroom MAC Cosmetics Eyeshadow - Patina MAC Cosmetics Pro Longwear Eyeliner Clarins Bronzing Compact Factor 50 La Roche Posay Palmers Coconut Body OilBiologique Recherche - Loti...

One of Ireland's top editorial stylists, with an extremely covetable style of her own, Courtney Smith joins Vicki and Denise this week. She fills us in on her beauty must-haves, and talks creating beautiful shoots and campaigns for brands and magazines internationally, and for her stunning Instagram. Products mentioned:  Kevyn Aucoin Unforgettable Lip Definer Kevyn Aucoin Indecent Mascara  Chanel...

This week’s guest is an icon of Irish podcasting, Georgie Crawford. Having received a devastating breast cancer diagnosis at only 32 years of age, she’s turned her recovery in to a port in the storm for Irish people on a whole host of issues. Products mentioned: Pixi Glow Tonic YonKa Spritz - Lotion PS  Vichy Mineral 89 Sarah Chapman Pro Hydro-Mist Steamer  Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Soft Matte Found...

Sponsored by Olay | Vicki and Denise are joined by one of the funniest people on Instagram, Fionnuala Jones. She talks being one of the voices behind podcasts Bandwagons and My Pod On Paper, and her beauty faves and fails! Products mentioned: essence Liquid Ink Eyeliner Urban Decay Smokey Palette So Hooked on Carmella by Benefit MAC Viva Glam II Lisa Eldridge Velvet Muse Kit MAC Viva Rosalía! VG26...

Sponsored by Olay | Our guest this week is the most famous makeup artist in Ireland, if you go by Instagram, TikTok and YouTube followers - and we do! Keilidh Cashell joins Vicki and Denise to talk all things beauty and launching her own makeup line in the middle of a pandemic. Products mentioned: Kash Beauty Lip Kits Eye Glow Lash Serum Ole Henriksen Glow2OH™ Dark Spot Toner Nars Foundation Natur...

Sponsored by Olay | It's a New Year for The Glow Up, and time to meet our new co-host! Vicki catches up with STELLAR Digital Editor Denise Curtin to kick off 2021, and find out all of Denise's beauty faves. Products mentioned:  Vichy Mineral 89 Dermalogica Invisible Physical SPF 30 Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Flawless Filter Shade 4 essence Liquid Ink eyeliner  Glossier Balm Dotcom Glossier Primin...

Sponsored by Olay | Ireland's foremost fashion influencer and our current STELLAR cover girl Louise Cooney joins Vicki and Valerie for a chat about all things beauty, and her crazy year relocating from New York City to Limerick during the pandemic. We also say goodbye to the wonderful Valerie after 45 episodes! The Glow Up will return with Vicki and a new co-host in early January! Products mention...

 Sponsored by Olay | This week’s guest is bestselling author and self-confessed skin care obsessive Louise O'Neill. Louise talks to Vicki & Valerie about her favourite products, her latest novel, and her relationship with social media.  Products mentioned: Kinvara Absolute Cleansing Oil Acne.org Organic Jojoba Oil  Biologique Recherché Lotion P50  Drunk Elephant C-Firma Day Serum  Skingredient...

Sponsored by Olay | This fortnight’s guest is one of the country’s biggest influencers, Terrie McEvoy. She tells Vicki and Valerie about her latest beauty collaboration, making the move back to Ireland from Oz, and getting through the last few months! Products mentioned: It Cosmetics CC Cream (11:04am) 35 mins Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Foundation Catrice Concealer HD Flowerbomb Viktor &a...