A Beautiful Breakdown with James & Suzy

This week’s Beautiful Bonus comes from Bríde, who’s solid on her skincare routine — cleanser, toner, serum, SPF — but wants to elevate it. Someone suggested an LED face mask to boost results… but are they worth the money and the hype?
James has never used one (shock), while Suzy has a Shark LED mask she was gifted and has recently committed to properly. Friend of the show Clém swears by hers, and Charlene Flanagan is a regular user too.
Suzy’s key takeaway? “They don’t work in the box.” Six minutes a day, consistently — or forget it.
We discuss whether they can replace clinic treatments, if they’re genuinely useful, or if they’re just another expensive bathroom ornament.
Honest, balanced, and glow-curious. ✨
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This week’s episode is a full nostalgic spiral — and we regret nothing. 💄✨
From Lip Vinyls and Juicy Tubes to Rimmel Heather Shimmer, Lancôme Flash Bronze and James’ first ever fragrance (DKNY For Him — stunning), we’re diving into the beauty products that absolutely shaped us. The long-lasting but hydrating formulas, the airport Selfridges splurges, the €345 bottle Andrea Roche once gifted James, and the scent that had Kate smelling him all day.
There are London pop-ups, Ryanair bag dramas, trade missions, Marc Rodgers at the Olivier Awards, Nando’s in the airport, Gregg’s seasonal bakes, and yes… the kind of beauty memories that hit you right in the teenage soul.
It’s chaotic, comforting, and completely nostalgic. Strap in. 💫
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This week’s Beautiful Bonus comes from Niamh — a full glam queen heading into two days of work meetings followed by evening dinners, and she wants to know: how do you switch it up without starting from scratch? 💄✨
We break down the ultimate desk-to-dancefloor glow-up. Suzy makes the case for a smoky eye at any hour (confidence is key), plus her foolproof night-time upgrade: brown liner in the waterline, a radiant revival setting spray, and a sweep of cream highlighter (hello Sculpted 👀).
James’ golden rule? Any touch-up that doesn’t involve disturbing your foundation. And when in doubt… break out the individual lashes.
Fast, polished, and zero meltdown. 💃✨
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This week we’re joined by the brilliant Karen Constantine, the woman behind Lovely Girly Bits and one of Ireland’s original beauty queens.
We talk surviving the infamous Dealz press trip, the reality of unsolicited DMs (yes, those ones), thriving at 50, LED masks, supplements, hair fails, Botox, and the product she swears is like “putting a serum on your skin.”
It’s honest, hilarious, wildly unfiltered and pure Lovely Girly Bits energy. Strap in. 💄✨
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This week’s Beautiful Bonus comes from Emma, who wants to know the eternal question: how do you actually make foundation last?
This one is firmly in James’ lane. Oily skin, TV studio lights for up to 10 hours, doing his own makeup — and in his own words, “I’m a homosexual, so I’ve tried them all.”
He shares a tip straight from the West End (thank you Davina Devine), including a cult primer called Ciaiplw Face Lotion (yes, that’s how it’s spelled 😂), plus his exact skin-prep routine — starting with Sculpted Liquid Glow and Simple Hyaluronic… and then it gets golden.
If your makeup slides, splits, or disappears by lunch — this one’s for you. ✨
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