Today I’m delighted to welcome back Elfreda McGowan to Happy Magazine. Elfreda has written some amazing beauty content for us here before and also spoke on our first podcast but today she is sharing her cancer story with us. Elfreda writes…
Today our Beauty Editor Elfreda McGowan joins us to share her review of a new – and Irish – healthy deodorant called Indeora. Here at Happy Magazine, new Irish deodorant brand Indeora came to our attention recently and we couldn’t…
We are delighted to announce that Issue 2 of Happy Magazine has arrived nationwide! Click here to see where you can get a copy or read it online right here 👇 This second print edition is 56 pages of our usual…
With the sun due to make another appearance this Bank Holiday Weekend, Beauty Editor Elfreda McGowan joins us today with some sunscreen product suggestions. Most people start thinking about sunscreen at this time of year, when the sun starts peeping…
Beauty Contributor Elfreda McGowan joins us today to tell us all about a unique new deodorant product from The Netherlands called Nuud. *** Nuud sent us one of their Starter Packs for Elfreda to try out and also a second…
Following on from last week’s post on skincare baddies and the harsh chemicals found in many popular beauty products, today Beauty Contributor Elfreda McGowan shares some non-toxic alternatives you might want to have in your beauty armour. Nail Polish: One…
Looking out for some of the harsher ingredients in beauty and bath products before we purchase them can help us make more informed decisions when it comes to what we put on our skin, writes Elfreda McGowan. Our skin really…
Our Beauty Editor Elfreda McGowan joins us today with some thoughts on using scents for self-care. With Valentine’s Day this week, why not treat yourself to one of her recommendations? With February the month of love upon us, and many…
Less is definitely more when it comes to looking like a natural beauty and defying the years whether during or after a cancer diagnosis. Our Beauty Contributor Elfreda McGowan has some tips. We all know that our skin ages, we’re constantly bombarded…
Today’s the day – I can finally announce that the first print edition of Happy Magazine is officially out! Where it all started… I started writing a little bit of daily positivity here on HappyMagazine.ie back in July 2017, mid-way…
Cancer journey or not, January can be a bit of a depressing month. The nights are longer and the weather is bleak, neither of which are helpful when our mood might be a little lower. Our Beauty Contributor Elfreda McGowan…
Did you make any #NewYearsResolutions to do with taking better care of your skin? If so, you may be interested in an online campaign happening over on organic skincare brand Green Angel‘s online and social media platforms. Our Beauty Editor…
Our Beauty Contributor Elfreda McGowan joins us today with a post all about the expiry dates on beauty products. Did you know there’s a tiny expiry date symbol on most cosmetic products? Recently I decided to do a big clean…
On the 3rd Day of Christmas Happy Mag gave to me… a chance to win a Green Angel Argan Body Oil! Our Beauty Writer Elfreda McGowan joins us today with a review of the Green Angel Argan Body Oil. The…
Our Beauty Editor Elfreda McGowan is back with us today with some details about clean beauty goodies you might fancy this Christmas. Recently, I’ve been on the hunt for some gorgeous beauty goodies for Christmas presents and of course, for…
Beauty Contributor and Cancer Survivor Elfreda McGowan joins us today with a post on makeup brushes – if you wonder why you need them and where to start, or, if you’re a convert but want to know what’s new in…
Today I am very proud to launch the first ever podcast from Happy Magazine! In this podcast, I chat with two of my contributors here on Happy Magazine who have also been through breast cancer, Clare Reed (our cancer CBT…
Éminence is an award-winning skin care brand that offers seasonal new launches and potent face and body treatments for spa, day spa, medi-spa and selected beauty salons. As an organisation, Éminence believes in providing the best skin care products possible.…
Everyone knows how good smoothies and juices are for their insides, but did you know that there’s a whole host of simple everyday items in your cupboards that you can smear on your face for healthy skin on the outside…
Elfreda McGowan is back with us today with a review of Dr. Hauschka’s Almond Soothing Body Cream. This is a high quality product to try if you’re looking for a new, more natural alternative to your usual body cream. I’ve…
Elfreda McGowan is back with us today with a post all about semi-permanent eyebrow makeup. If you’re going to be starting chemotherapy soon, this could be something you might want to investigate. Find out all the details below… A lot…
Our Beauty Writer Elfreda McGowan is here today with everything you need to know about using tanning products after cancer. You don’t have to rule them out of your life! She’s got all the info on the safest products to…
Elfreda McGowan is back with us today with a post all about looking after your nails during and after chemotherapy. Chemo can take a heavy toll on your nails – here’s what to do to keep yours looking their best. Apart…
We’re delighted to welcome a new contributor to Happy Magazine this morning – Elfreda McGowan is a breast cancer survivor, make-up artist and beauty therapist and she’ll be joining us regularly to share her best beauty tips for a cancer…
