The Glow Up
Welcome to the home of VIP Publishing podcasts! Listen back to The Glow Up, where we chat to fascinating Irish personalities about their lives - all through the lens of beauty. Don’t miss our Power of Women miniseries, spotlighting trailblazing women in business as they share the lessons, challenges and wins that shaped them. And in VIP Moments, VIP editor Bianca Luykx sits down with well-known names to relive the defining moments of their lives - from the unforgettable to the utterly cringe.
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Episodes
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
Monday Jan 25, 2021
Monday Jan 25, 2021
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 Natural Radiant Longwear
Nars Foundation Sheer Glow
Kash Beauty Rust Nude Lip Liner
Kash Beauty Blood Moon Lipstick
Monday Jan 11, 2021
Monday Jan 11, 2021
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 Priming Moisturiser Balance Urban Decay All Nighter setting spray
Monday Dec 21, 2020
Monday Dec 21, 2020
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 mentioned:
Olay Daily Duo - Regenerist Whip Cream & Retinol24 Night Moisturiser
Skinceuticals Phloretin CS
Dermalogica Toner Spray
Ren Cleansing Gel
Skingredients Sally Cleanse
Sarah Chapman Skinesis
Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Primer
Olaplex Treatment No. 3
MoroccanOil Shampoo & Conditioner
Kevin Murphy Doo.Over
Monday Dec 07, 2020
Monday Dec 07, 2020
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
Skingredients Skin Shield
Rimmel Coral Queen Lipstick - 620
Monday Nov 23, 2020
Monday Nov 23, 2020
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 & Rolf
Chloe
Jo Malone Oud & Bergamot
ASAP Firming Eye Lift
ASAP Skincare Super C Serum
SoSu By SJ Lashes