Celebrating fabulous female-founded Irish brands!
Ireland’s beauty landscape is being redefined by a wave of visionary female founders, women who are blending nature, science, and self-care into products that don’t just look good on your shelf but feel good on your skin, scalp, and soul.
From Cork to Galway, these trailblazing entrepreneurs are bottling up authenticity, organic goodness, and a whole lot of heart. Meet three standouts championing innovation, integrity, and Irish roots.
Sobe Brown
Pamela Morrissey, the creative force behind Cork’s cult-favourite salon Sobe Brown, has poured her holistic hair philosophy into a bottle with her Superfood Hair & Scalp Oil. Lovingly hand-blended using 100% organic essential oils, this lightweight yet potent treatment is a game-changer for scalp health, often the overlooked foundation of strong, vibrant hair.
Enriched with omega-rich botanicals, antioxidants, and essential vitamins, the fast-absorbing formula soothes dryness, boosts circulation, and strengthens strands from root to tip. Whether you use it as an overnight scalp therapy, a pre-wash ritual, or a daily glossing treatment, it’s designed to work with all hair types—without the heaviness. Pamela’s commitment to clean, organic ingredients makes this a standout in holistic hair care, proving that true hair health starts at the root.
Cocoa Brown
Few Irish beauty products have achieved cult status quite like Cocoa Brown, and founder Marissa Carter’s legacy continues to evolve. Their latest innovation, the Instant Bronze Tan, is the ultimate hybrid of skincare and self-tan. Formulated to deliver instant results with a natural-looking glow, this tan is packed with skin-loving ingredients like shea butter to hydrate, plump, and firm.
Available in three buildable shades—Medium, Dark, and Extra Dark—it ensures a streak-free finish and radiant, bronzed skin that lasts. Whether you’re heading out or just need that feel-good boost, it’s your new go-to for an even, sun-kissed glow. It was launched in Boots stores nationwide in February, this €9.99 beauty essential has flown off the shelves.
Kinvara Skincare
Founded by scientist and entrepreneur Dr Joanne Reilly in the west of Ireland, Kinvara Skincare has long been a pioneer in clean, plant-powered skincare. Their latest release, the Brilliant Body Oil, is a celebration of slow beauty—designed to turn everyday body care into a luxurious self-care ritual.
Crafted with cold-pressed, organic oils like apricot and sweet orange, and enriched with vitamin E, this fast-absorbing, non-greasy blend delivers deep hydration and a gorgeous glow. The subtle, spiced citrus aroma transforms even the most rushed mornings into something special, while the formula leaves skin feeling supple, nourished, and loved.
Ireland’s beauty pioneers are proving that when women lead with purpose and passion, magic happens. Whether you’re pampering your scalp, bronzing for the weekend, or restoring skin post-shower, these female-founded Irish brands are delivering more than just products, they’re offering confidence, comfort, and conscious care. And we’re absolutely here for it.