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Lunar Beauty’s lip gloss in Starlight is one of the prettiest colors I’ve seen in a while.

They describe it as a “medium tone pink with multi-color reflect glitter,” which makes it sound like it’s a bit more razzle dazzle than it is — I think it’s neutral enough you could wear it as an everyday lip gloss without worrying there’s a neon sign over you reading GLITTER LIPSTICK.

You can find it at Ulta or the brand’s page for $17.

Sales of note for 8/28:

• Ann Taylor – End of summer sale, last call — extra 70% off all sale, new markdowns added.
• CVS – Epic beauty sale, $10 off when you spend $30 (Walmart is having its “Beauty Event” as well right now!)
• The Fold – Up to 50% off, further markdowns
• J.Crew – Last chance summer styles on sale
• J.Crew Factory – 40% off new arrivals, extra 15% of $100+ orders
• J.McLaughlin – Extra 40% off sale
• Lilysilk – Anniversary sale, save up to 70%
• Me & Em – Sale! Up to 60% off (new lines just added, exclusively online)
• M.M.LaFleur – Labor Day Sale Event, save sitewide! (Try code CORPORETTE15 for 15% off on other items)
• Nordstrom Rack – Clearance, new markdowns up to 75% off! Nice selection of Vince, Veronica Beard, Reiss and Rag & Bone, a ton of affordable work dresses from Calvin Klein, Maggy London, Eliza J, and Donna Morgan
• Talbots – End of summer clearance, 70% off markdowns, including lots of colors of the reader favorite cardigan!
• Theory – End of season sale is on!

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It’s still pretty hot where most of us live (in the U.S., at least!), and in case your usual products have disappointed you this summer so far, today we’re is sharing their favorite deodorants and antiperspirants. We only mention one “whole-body deodorant” below, but we’re interested to hear from readers who regularly use products like Lume, whose ads are inescapable online and during podcasts.

We haven’t discussed this topic in a while (or related topics, like how to remove deodorant marks from clothes), so we’re due for another one!

Note: Regarding the longtime fear that aluminum in antiperspirants causes breast cancer (the aluminum-based ingredients prevent sweating), the American Cancer Society’s website states:

[V]ery little scientific evidence exists to support this idea. … To date, none of the major health organizations have found conclusive scientific evidence linking antiperspirants or their ingredients, including aluminum, to breast cancer risk. This includes the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), National Toxicology Program (NTP), and U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Kat’s Favorite Deodorant

I don’t remember exactly when or why I started using men’s Mitchum deodorant, but I’ve been using it for a while now and really like it. My favorite scent is “unscented” — which is scented, but only very, very mildly.

If I’m remembering correctly, I used to use women’s Mitchum but eventually got annoyed by the scents. I also went through a brief natural-deodorant phase (Native and the like), during which I pretty much always felt like I smelled.

Then, at some point, my husband wasn’t using a two-pack of unscented men’s deodorant I’d bought him, so I tried it. Apparently, this was the answer! I liked the barely-there scent, and for the first time in a while I felt like I smelled fine all day. Whenever I’ve tried another deodorant since, it’s seemed aggressively scented by comparison, so I’ve stayed loyal to Mitchum.

One related tip, since commenters are discussing deodorant today: If you feel like yours suddenly isn’t “working” as well as it used to, try exfoliating your underarms. I first saw this suggestion from a perimenopause influencer (possibly Tamsen Fadal?) and figured it couldn’t hurt. I’ve had laser hair removal on my underarms, so I’m also not getting whatever incidental exfoliation I used to get from shaving. (Although I’ll have to try Kate’s tip, below!)

Interestingly, there are a LOT of products specifically for exfoliating underarms. I’ve been using this one from Pacifica and like it.

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elizabeth’s Favorite Deodorants

As a sweaty lady with very sensitive skin, I’ve struggled to find solutions that actually work for me. A few years ago, I developed an allergic reaction to my beloved Donna Karan Cashmere Mist, and I had to trial-and-error my way through nearly a dozen products before I found something that didn’t cause me to break out in painful welts, but still did the job. The pictured clear Almay gel doesn’t cause any irritation but still provides enough antiperspirant horsepower for me to confidently move about my day.

When the weather is especially steamy, I add a benzoyl peroxide body wash to my routine to help break down any odor-causing bacteria before it starts. I like to put some Panoxyl on my underarms while I shave my legs or let my conditioner sit. I probably only use it once or twice a week to avoid irritating my skin, but since I’ve added it to my summer routine, I haven’t had any of those unfortunate moments where I’ve realized that I’m the stinky one in hot yoga class.

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Ann’s Favorite DeodorantS & AntiPerspirants

This summer has been a scorcher and it’s not over yet! Aside from the occasional second shower, I’ve relied on this antiperspirant for years to keep this fresh. (Mine is a different scent, but this one otherwise seems the same.) Tom’s antiperspirant provides 48 hours of both odor and wetness protection and is free of artificial dyes, fragrances, and preservatives.

If I’m going to be tourist-ing somewhere hot, or active outside, I’ll apply this whole-body deodorant to any areas that will chafe.

Finally, I’ll sometimes go old-school and apply some baby powder left over from when my kids were babies. (It’s also a bargain at $2 a bottle.)

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kate’s Favorite antiperspirant

When I really love a product, I’m usually a longtime, loyal customer. One case in point: I have used Ban Invisible Roll-On for YEARS because it works great, plus it’s affordable. (Let’s say 90% of the time it entirely prevents underarm sweat.) This rolls on clear and stays clear, dries in a few minutes, and has zero scent. (If it gets on your clothes, it does leave a white mark like most roll-ons and sticks, though it’s usually easy to rub off.) More things to like: It’s phthalate-free, paraben-free, cruelty-free, and dye-free.

Ban’s basic antiperspirant is definitely not new, flashy, or trendy, and that’s why I always find it at the bottom shelf at the grocery store, where retailers put things they’re not as eager for you to buy. A pair at Amazon is under $10, and Target sells each for for $4.99.

Incidentally, I’m all for “natural” and “clean” products, but to prevent body odor (why does that phrase gross me out?), I prefer something that stops me from sweating in the first place.

One more rec, and one of the cheapest things you can buy: If I don’t have time to shower in the morning (or don’t feel like it) and have to run an errand or something, before I put on Ban I’ll use a cotton round to apply some isopropyl alcohol under my arms. (The word “armpits” gives me the ick, anyone else?)

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Readers, please share your recs! What are your favorite deodorants and antiperspirants, and do you use one type or both? Do you prefer a whole-body deodorant, or apply a regular product anywhere other than your underarms?

The hugely popular O’Brien’s Wine Festival makes a welcome return to the RDS this October. One of the top events on any wine lover’s calendar, the festival offers a fantastic opportunity to meet the winemakers behind some of your favourite wines, take part in expert masterclasses and, of course, taste a delicious selection of wines.

O’Brien’s Wine Festival 2026

The event takes place on Friday 9 and Saturday 10 October 2026. The Wine Festival sold out last year, and this year’s event is set to be bigger and better than ever, so make sure you snap up a ticket as soon as you can.

Meet the people behind some of the most exciting wines from around the world. Australia, New Zealand, Chile and Germany are just some of the countries represented at the festival. With 290 wines to try from more than 70 talented producers, this promises to be a weekend of wine, discovery and fun.

Venue: Hall 4, RDS, Donnybrook, Dublin 4

Friday 9 October: 6pm – 9pm
Saturday 10 October: 2pm – 5pm and 6pm – 9pm

Join O’Brien’s for a celebration of incredible wines and the people who make them at Dublin’s RDS on Friday 9 and Saturday 10 October.

Booking

Tickets are now on sale for €40.00 plus booking fee and include all wine samples, five special Champagne tasting tokens and a complimentary Tipperary Crystal tasting glass.

There is also an early bird booking offer, so book now and save €5 on the ticket price.

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Don’t miss a celebration of traditional Spanish paella paired with classic Polish wine at the National Yacht Club, located on the historic East Pier of Dún Laoghaire Harbour, on Sunday 6 September 2026.

Spanish Paella & Polish Wine Dublin 2026

Maja and Maggie from Polish Wine Fest are changing the Irish wine scene and are pioneers in bringing Polish wine to Ireland. With their bottles now gracing wine shops, bars and restaurants across the country, as well as their annual wine and food festivals, this is a great opportunity to try wines spearheading the cool-climate wine category.

Sebastian Skillings, a Dublin-based fishmonger, cook and author, known on Instagram as @the.hungry.fishmonger, will be joined by Spanish chef Elena to create an authentic Spanish paella made using Spanish delicacies and products.

Early bird tickets are available until 24 August. After that date, tickets will cost €15.00 (excluding fees).

Early bird tickets are currently €12.00 (excluding fees), with the ticket price including a welcome glass of Polish wine and a plate of paella tapas. After that, there will be plenty of Polish wine and more incredible Spanish food available to purchase, so make sure you arrive hungry!

Venue: National Yacht Club, Dún Laoghaire, Co. Dublin
Date: Sunday 6 September 2026
Time: 1pm – 4pm

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The 64 Wine Oyster Festival is a seasonal pop-up event organised by 64 Wine, located at 64 Glasthule Road, Glasthule, Dún Laoghaire, Co. Dublin. The festival celebrates the arrival of the autumn oyster season with fresh seafood, jazz music and champagne.

64 Wine Oyster Festival 2026

The event will run from 2pm to 7pm on Sunday 6 September 2026, giving attendees the chance to indulge in one of Ireland’s finest food treasures: oysters.

September may bring the end of summer, but it also marks the arrival of oyster season. A true food delicacy, there are few things more enjoyable than a freshly shucked oyster. And the only way to make it better? Champagne.

Join the team at 64 Wine as they celebrate these two fantastic products with an afternoon dedicated to oysters, champagne and good company.

Each ticket includes a glass of champagne and three delicious oysters. There will also be a selection of Grower Champagne and Grande Marque Champagne available to purchase on the day, either by the glass or by the bottle.

Tickets are now on sale for €30.

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Venue: 64 Wine, 64 Glasthule Road, Glasthule, A96 TH22, Co. Dublin

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John Galliano has called off a planned exhibition at The Metropolitan Museum of Art that was set to honor his decades-long career, the designer announced in a statement.

Galliano said he was “profoundly grateful” to the Met, and specifically to Max Hollein, Andrew Bolton, and Anna Wintour, for the opportunity to have his creative journey considered by an institution he has “admired throughout my life.” He described the process as moving him “more deeply than I can express.”

“After much reflection and discussion with all those involved, I have decided, with great sadness, that it is best for the exhibition not to take place at this time,” Galliano wrote.

The designer addressed the controversy that has followed him since his 2011 antisemitic outburst in Paris, which led to his dismissal from Christian Dior. “I remain fully accountable for the pain caused by my words in the past, particularly the hurt I caused to the Jewish and Asian communities, and I remain deeply sorry,” he said, adding that “meaningful atonement is not achieved through an exhibition, institutional recognition or a single public gesture. It is a continuing responsibility, demonstrated through listening, learning and one’s conduct over time.”

Galliano said he did not want the debate surrounding him “to place the Met in a difficult position or to distract from the remarkable work of the Costume Institute,” and acknowledged that an exhibition honoring his work “would be painful for some.”

He also used the statement to reflect on his personal recovery, thanking those who have supported him through “fifteen years of sobriety and recovery from alcoholism and addiction.”

“My gratitude to the Met, Max, Andrew and Anna remains profound and enduring,” Galliano concluded. “Their generosity, humanity and belief in the importance of fashion as art, culture and history — as well as their understanding of human fragility and the possibility of growth — will remain with me always.”

Accounts That Encourage You to Try Cooking

Ciaran Dunne brings a simple approach to cooking – it’s the kind of content that inspires you to get into the kitchen and actually make something from scratch. Rachel Hornibrook shares approachable recipes, baking inspiration and plenty of fresh-food ideas that are easy to recreate at home.

Irish Food Creators to Follow

Traditional Irish Cooking

Orla Drumgoole is all about fuss-free, family-friendly food. Her straightforward recipes have built a huge following and made her a firm favourite. Mark Rooney brings a distinctly Irish perspective to the food content scene, with dishes such as bacon and cabbage, roast beef and Irish stew.

The Professionals

Chef, food writer and photographer Lilly Higgins celebrates flavour, fresh ingredients and the simple pleasure of sharing good food. Irish food legend Darina Allen has spent decades championing local produce through Ballymaloe Cookery School and continues to inspire generations of home cooks and food lovers.

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Design Week Dublin (DWD), in partnership with Range Rover, takes place from Wednesday 16th September to Sunday 20th September 2026, bringing an exciting programme of events showcasing Dublin’s vibrant architecture and design community. Tickets for a series of bookable Design Talks, Fashion Conversations and Round Tables, featuring leading names from the design world, are available now at www.designweekdublin.com.

Design Week Dublin 2026

Founded by Jane and Sarah McDonnell, co-founders of THE GLOSS Magazine and THE GLOSS Interiors, Design Week Dublin 2026 is a unifying gathering where architects, interior designers and fashion designers bring creativity to life across the city, while a design-curious audience can explore an engaging programme of events.

The programme will explore the work of exceptional Irish architects, interior designers, fashion designers and creators on both the national and international stage, alongside the inspiring work of international guest speakers. The week will feature talks by leading design champions, spaces to explore, design and fashion conversations and panel discussions, as well as plenty of opportunities to network with the wider design community over coffee or cocktails.

Participants include award-winning architects Sheila O’Donnell and John Tuomey of O’Donnell + Tuomey, 2026 RIBA Gold Medal recipient Níall McLaughlin, and Irish architects working globally for firms including David Chipperfield and RSHP in London, Renzo Piano Building Workshop in Genoa and Paris, and designer Jasper Conran.

The programme also features leading Irish interior designers including Róisín Lafferty, Brian Woulfe, Susan McGowan, Sara Cosgrove and Geri O’Toole, garden designer Diarmuid Gavin, and fashion designers including Maria Grachvogel.

Design Week Dublin 2026 will take place at the anchor locations of Anantara The Marker Dublin and The Malt House, both in Dublin’s Grand Canal area, as well as in exciting satellite spaces, showrooms and studios throughout the capital.

Architect and broadcaster Amanda Bone will moderate many of the events, bringing together some of Ireland’s most influential creative voices for a week celebrating architecture, interiors, fashion and design.

With a mix of talks, conversations, exhibitions, networking opportunities and satellite events, Design Week Dublin offers a chance to discover the people, ideas and spaces shaping Ireland’s creative landscape in 2026.

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Gen Z’s craving for community, and a shift to valuing human connection over screen time, has seen a surge in “in real life” get-togethers (IRL). This growing Gen Z IRL movement is putting real-world community and shared experiences back at the centre of social life in 2026.

Brands have jumped on this in-person trend momentum as a gateway for hosting events and get togethers working with wellness communities, walking groups and book clubs. Run clubs have transformed a once solitary activity into a communal one, while Ireland’s sauna scene is reflecting the demand for sober socialising, and IRL dating events are back with a bang with dating events companies such as Your Friend My Friend. Dublin’s expanding community sauna scene has reminded us to pause and intentionally connect. With ranging capacities, local sauna groups such as Wood Fired Sauna and The Hot Box, offer a shared space to restore and connect. This ‘in real life’ simplicity has echoed the Scandinavian values of togetherness and restoration throughout Ireland.

Gen Z IRL: Real World Community in 2026

At IRL events, attendees not only foster connections with each other, but they also build a connection with the brand hosting the event. As these community focused events continue, we may see the younger generation’s habits of online networking expand further into real-life. ‘Mild Activity’ is one of many Dublin-based run clubs that blend Strava with socialising. With little focus on PBs, the clubs’ purpose is on making friends and attracting all ages to share a run together. Their Wednesday night social run commences with a pizza slice from Bambino.

Vox magazine has cited 2026 as Gen Z’s ‘breakout summer,’ and that a generation haunted by the pandemic with challenged mental health and a preference for online engagement, is having a memorable summer. In Ireland, there are packed cinemas and camaraderie over the World Cup and Mayo finally beating ‘the curse.’

Music festivals are a key moment for Gen Z IRL hedonism, with ATN and EP serving as key calendar moments. These events highlight the growing desire for real-world community, where people can come together, share experiences and create memories away from their screens. This week’s eclipse also showed the power of community and nature, offering another reminder of the importance of experiencing significant moments together.

As Gen Z IRL continues to shape social and cultural trends in 2026, the desire for real-world community looks set to remain an important part of how this generation connects, socialises and experiences life.

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