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Grainne McCoy

June 2021

Until 2018, Grainne's make-up routine was all about creating a bold and striking look

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Grainne McCoy Opinion Lockdown has allowed us to ease up on our detailed make-up routine… from now on my everyday approach will be minimal

When we see paparazzi photos of celebrities in their natural habitat, we often see them without an ounce of make-up on, yet still possessing an enviable glow. Many famous faces, especially those based around Los Angeles like to go for that natural ‘no make-up make-up’ look.

It can be all too easy to compare yourself to others on Instagram

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Grainne McCoy Opinion There is now a plethora of tutorials online showing wannabe influencers how to ‘fake it til you make it’ … I wonder if Instagram has lost the plot

Of all the social media platforms in existence, Instagram is definitely the worst when it comes to comparing yourself to others. The social media channel can promote a dangerous culture of one-upmanship whereby you have to be ahead of the trend.

Grainne is hoping for a diverse group of Love Island contestants for 2021

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Grainne McCoy Opinion I can’t wait for Love Island… but it needs to showcase more diversity

Having been put on hold last year due to the pandemic, the most talked about reality show in the UK and Ireland is now back later this month. This week we were treated to our very first glimpse of Love Island 2021, albeit with very few details revealed.

May 2021

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Grainne McCoy Opinion Highly-anticipated reunion of much loved TV pals from the 1990s makes me wonder why we’re so obsessed with nostalgia?

This week Friends’ fans around the world were treated to the much-anticipated reunion special. The HBO Max production marked the first time in 17 years that the sitcom cast were all together on screen and on the famous set.

Star roles: Kit Harington and Emilia Clarke in Game of Thrones

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Grainne McCoy Opinion During my 20s there were no opportunities for the creative industries in Northern Ireland

During my 20s I lived in London to pursue my career in makeup artistry. From painting the faces of the Backstreet Boys for Google Hangouts to being invited across to Cannes Film Festival in France, the possibilities were endless.

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Grainne McCoy Opinion During lockdown, people began to re-evaluate their relationship with beauty

Over the past 12 months we have spent more time at home than ever. With our favourite beauticians, salons and spas closed for much of this time, our make-up routines have inevitably changed.

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Grainne McCoy Opinion The pandemic has been great for converting those online dating sceptics to consider the digital world

Last March, dating app Tinder recorded its highest number of swipes in a single day at three billion. Three billion swipes in a 24-hour period!

April 2021

Grainne McCoy, second from right, on The Apprentice

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Grainne McCoy Opinion I loved my time on The Apprentice, but when I hear of the horrible experiences some of The X Factor contestants had, my heart goes out to them

In the past few weeks, we have witnessed several contestants from The X Factor come out publicly to slam the show. Ex-contestants claimed that they were mistreated and the behind the scenes atmosphere was often hostile and difficult for the talent involved.

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Grainne McCoy

June 2021

Grainne McCoy Opinion Lockdown has allowed us to ease up on our detailed make-up routine… from now on my everyday approach will be minimal​​​​​​​

Grainne McCoy Opinion There is now a plethora of tutorials online showing wannabe influencers how to ‘fake it til you make it’ … I wonder if Instagram has lost the plot

Grainne McCoy Opinion I can’t wait for Love Island… but it needs to showcase more diversity

May 2021

Grainne McCoy Opinion Highly-anticipated reunion of much loved TV pals from the 1990s makes me wonder why we’re so obsessed with nostalgia?

Grainne McCoy Opinion During my 20s there were no opportunities for the creative industries in Northern Ireland

Grainne McCoy Opinion During lockdown, people began to re-evaluate their relationship with beauty

Grainne McCoy Opinion The pandemic has been great for converting those online dating sceptics to consider the digital world

April 2021

Grainne McCoy Opinion I loved my time on The Apprentice, but when I hear of the horrible experiences some of The X Factor contestants had, my heart goes out to them

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Grainne McCoy Opinion Lockdown has allowed us to ease up on our detailed make-up routine… from now on my everyday approach will be minimal