The Glow Up
STELLAR and VIP Publishing Present... The Glow Up, home to our podcast series in which we interview interesting Irish people about their lives through the lens of one of our favourite subjects - beauty! Our latest miniseries, The Glow Up - eir Power Of Women, focuses on the stories and the lessons learned by some of the country’s top and rising female stars in business.
Episodes

Monday Sep 13, 2021
Monday Sep 13, 2021
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 Effaclar Duo [+] SPF 30
CLINIQUE All About Eyes Serum De-Puffing Eye Massage
Sound Sleep Cocoon, Night Gel-Cream - Dermalogica
Charlotte Tilbury Cryo Recovery Mask
Charlotte Tilbury Brow Fix: Clear Brow Gel
Refy Brow Pomade
Refy Gloss Highlighter
Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Push Up Lashes Mascara
SoSu By SJ Hidden Agenda Lashes
CLINIQUE Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation SPF20
NARS Cosmetics Radiant Creamy Concealer
Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Concealer
Tarte Shape Tape Concealer
Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Lipstick No 3
YSL Black Opium Eau De Toilette
Andrew Fitzsimons Luxe Hair Oil

Monday Aug 30, 2021
Monday Aug 30, 2021
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
& Other Stories - Arabesque Wood Scent
Aveda Dry Remedy Daily Moisturising Oil
Benefit Roller Lash

Monday Aug 16, 2021
Monday Aug 16, 2021
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
Fenty Beauty Match Stix
Blank Canvas F20 Brush
Refy Beauty Brow Sculpt

Monday Aug 02, 2021
Monday Aug 02, 2021
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 Bronze Goddess Fragrance
NARS Concealer / Foundation
Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Flawless Filter
Dior Diorshow Extase Mascara
Dior Diorshow Iconic Overcurl Mascara
Dior Diorshow Maximiser 3D Triple Volume Plumping Lash Primer
Maybelline Lasting Drama Light Eyelinear Pencil White
MAC Shy Girl Lipstick
Kylie Cosmetics Koko K Matte Lip Kit
Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Anti Chip Top Coat
Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure Cuticle Eraser + Balm
Gelaze Innocence

Monday Jul 19, 2021
Monday Jul 19, 2021
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 + Perfect Intense Advanced Day Cream
No7 Protect + Perfect Intense Advanced Night Cream
Trinny London BFF De-Stress Serum
Sculpted by Aimee - Cheek & Lip Cream by Tara
Jo Malone London Myrrh and TonkaRevlon Professional Uniq 1 All In One Hair Treatment CoconutSecret Treasure Lip Kit True Nude – KASH Beauty
Cocoa Brown Ultra Dark Tan
Cocoa Brown Miracle Mist

Monday Jul 05, 2021
Monday Jul 05, 2021
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 Glued Blasting Freeze Spray
Dior J'adore Eau de Parfum
Zara Night pour Homme II+ night pour Homme summer Fragrance
Hair products:
Gold Roots Sweet Citrus Shampoo and Conditioner
Twisted Sista Shampoo and Conditioner
Jamaican Mango & Lime Shampoo
First Lady Jamaican Black Castor Haur OilBanig Organic Shea Butter

Monday Jun 21, 2021
Monday Jun 21, 2021
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 - Lotion P50W
Dr Hauschka Day Cream
Dr Paw Paw Multi Pourpose Soothing Calm
Clarins Bronzing compact
Byredo Scent Rose Noir / Ude Immortel

Monday Mar 08, 2021
Monday Mar 08, 2021
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 Water Fresh Tint
Becca Aqua Luminous Perfecting Foundation
Kylie Lip Kit Matte Liquid Lipstick
Charlotte Tilbury Supermodel Brow Lift
Glossier Boy Brow in Brown
Charlotte Tilbury Brow Wand
Westman Atelier Sticks - Biscuit
OAUI Sea Salt Spray
OAUI Nurturing Drops & Glam Shine Spray
Alumier EverActive C&E™ + Peptide

Monday Feb 22, 2021
Monday Feb 22, 2021
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 Foundation
Charlotte Tilbury K.I.S.S.I.N.G. lipstick in Bitch Perfect

Monday Feb 08, 2021
Monday Feb 08, 2021
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
Becca Liquid Highlighter - Champagne Pop