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SELF

Republic of Ireland football captain Katie McCabe on why ‘women are deadly’

Ireland women’s soccer captain Katie McCabe talks confidence, self-esteem and how important it is to help younger generations…

By Sarah Finnan

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STYLE

Two beauty industry stalwarts have teamed up to save cruelty-free cosmetics in Europe

Dove and The Body Shop are calling on the European Commission to uphold their promise to end animal…

By Sarah Finnan

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BEAUTY

True happiness was looking in the mirror and saying: ‘I like you. Wobbly bits and all’

In our partnership with Dove, IMAGE is on a mission to change how women view beauty. Scars, stretch…

By Edaein OConnell

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BEAUTY

“My C-section scar is my badge of honour” — IMAGE staffers explain why their bodies are beautiful

In our partnership with Dove, IMAGE is on a mission to change how women view beauty. Scars, stretchmarks,…

By IMAGE

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EDITORIAL

During her recovery from an eating disorder, Vicky hired a personal trainer to rebuild

After struggling with an eating disorder,  Vicky Cornick hired a personal trainer to help her rebuild her fitness and…

By Rosie McMeel

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BEAUTY

‘I had zero confidence and thought I was ugly so I decided to create my own version of beautiful’

Kerry Cunningham has become accustomed to snap judgments based on her looks. Despite her “tough” exterior, she is…

By Rosie McMeel

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BEAUTY

‘I am a short, curvaceous, brown woman. I am beautiful and deserve to be represented’

Growing up in Limerick, Divya Ravikumar often felt like an outsider. “Being the only non-white person in the…

By Rosie McMeel

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COMPETITIONS

We want you to try Dove’s Summer Revived range for a natural sunkissed glow

Are you a complete fake tan novice, who's never found the right shade to compliment your fairer skin?…

By IMAGE

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BEAUTY

‘I have been dyeing my hair since I was 18. Going grey was so liberating’

Billboard beauty means nothing to Estonian-born Irena Tammik, who has made Cork her home. Tired of living up…

By Rosie McMeel

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BEAUTY

How to get gently sunkissed summer skin

With the sun yet to make a proper appearance this summer (and of course, the importance of protecting…

By IMAGE

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BEAUTY

‘Beauty means feeling comfortable in your skin and embracing your imperfections’

Growing up with a facial scar meant Evie Harrison felt that she didn't tick the box of what…

By Rosie McMeel

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BEAUTY

‘I wanted to be as fit and strong as I could by the time I faced chemotherapy’

Conventional beauty might get all the airtime, but when it comes to real life, true beauty reveals itself…

By Rosie McMeel