https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/rss/501969/feed Articles and features on skincare, for millennials, including skin care regimes, skin products, product reviews and new releases. en https://assets-v2.i-scmp.com/production/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg Tara Loader Wilkinson Tara Loader Wilkinson Georgina Tang’s childhood was deeply unhappy. Growing up in poverty in Hong Kong’s New Territories in the 1960s, as one of eight children born into an arranged marriage, her first memories are of physical abuse at the hands of her jealous mother. “When they were forced to marry at the age of 21, my father was in love with another woman, whom he never quite forgot about,” says Tang, now 63. “It drove my mother crazy. It made her furious that I was my father’s favourite – she hated me because he... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/health-wellness/article/3371491/he-my-driving-force-how-hong-kong-born-mother-built-legacy-her-disabled-son https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/health-wellness/article/3371491/he-my-driving-force-how-hong-kong-born-mother-built-legacy-her-disabled-son Wed, 21 Oct 2026 03:00:38 +0000 Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre Hong Kong-born jewellery designer Anabela Chan moved to Paris when she was 10 years old. Now based in London, where in her student days she trained as an architect and worked with the late designer Alexander McQueen, Chan is known for striking pieces made of materials such as recycled drink cans and fruit-derived dyes. Here, she shares her favourite finds from London and beyond. Beauty essentials My make-up staples are always Pat McGrath’s eye shadow palettes and liquid eyeliner, and Tom Ford’s... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3371449/style-according-anabela-chan-hong-kong-born-jewellery-designer https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3371449/style-according-anabela-chan-hong-kong-born-jewellery-designer Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:00:11 +0000 Sheena Khemaney Sheena Khemaney Here are ways to keep yourself looking good and feeling fresh as we move into the cooler months. Our latest round-up of product releases from the world of beauty covers all the bases, from skincare and hair, to fragrances. Plus there’s a look at the undeniable cool of David Beckham’s second son, Romeo. Chanel Fans of Bleu de Chanel – the cooling scent remains a highly coveted men’s fragrance – can spray on the matching deodorant (HK$320) to ensure a harmonious olfactory profile throughout the... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/beauty/trends/article/3371011/8-top-grooming-tips-featuring-romeo-beckhams-hair-dior-and-chanel https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/beauty/trends/article/3371011/8-top-grooming-tips-featuring-romeo-beckhams-hair-dior-and-chanel Fri, 16 Oct 2026 22:00:08 +0000 Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre Designer Cordelia de Castellane, artistic director of Dior Maison and Baby Dior, has recently partnered with Sofitel – one of the world’s top hotel brands – on Le Vestiaire, a collection of uniforms for Sofitel’s 25,000 employees. We asked the Paris-based designer to tell us about the range, which blends functionality and elegance to cater to the needs of the company’s staff, from front of house to housekeeping. She also shares her favourite finds from Paris and around the world. Beauty... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/lifestyle/design/article/3365210/style-according-dior-maison-and-baby-diors-artistic-director-cordelia-de-castellane https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/lifestyle/design/article/3365210/style-according-dior-maison-and-baby-diors-artistic-director-cordelia-de-castellane Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:00:06 +0000 Yulu Ao Yulu Ao Yatsen Group, the Chinese beauty company behind Perfect Diary cosmetics, plans to deepen its push into skincare and new product research to sustain its growth, after a years-long overhaul of its business that has seen the firm acquire a string of overseas brands. The Guangzhou-based company will slow its acquisition spree for now and instead focus on expanding its existing portfolio of skincare offerings, while maintaining – and potentially raising – its research and development spending, which... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/business/china-business/article/3368008/perfect-diary-owner-yatsen-doubles-down-skincare-rd-after-business-overhaul https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/business/china-business/article/3368008/perfect-diary-owner-yatsen-doubles-down-skincare-rd-after-business-overhaul Sat, 19 Sep 2026 01:00:10 +0000 Carolina Malis Carolina Malis For most of the 2000s, the body wash industry did a convincing job of making bar soap feel like something only your grandfather used. Sleek bottles, foaming textures and a lot of vocabulary around “moisturising complex” pushed the bar quietly to the back of the shelf, where it sat next to nothing in particular. Then, sometime in the past few years, it had a glow-up. It wasn’t one thing that brought it back into the fray. The slow beauty and sustainability conversation started picking away at... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/beauty/trends/article/3367007/luxury-bar-soap-revival-how-chanel-jo-malone-diptyque-and-aesop-elevated-everyday-cleansers https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/beauty/trends/article/3367007/luxury-bar-soap-revival-how-chanel-jo-malone-diptyque-and-aesop-elevated-everyday-cleansers Fri, 11 Sep 2026 19:00:07 +0000 dpa dpa Chrome French tips and polka dots may have been huge last year, but nail artists say this year’s trending manicures are more low-maintenance. “The reasoning is pretty much always some combo of ‘I want my nails to look natural’, and being over chipped polish and constant infills, work environments where loud nails feel like a lot, or just wanting that effortless low-maintenance style,” says celebrity manicurist Iram Shelton. At Marc Jacobs’ spring/summer 2026 show, models walked the runway with... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3366076/what-nailmaxxing-natural-clean-trend-hot-right-now-its-not-easy-nail https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3366076/what-nailmaxxing-natural-clean-trend-hot-right-now-its-not-easy-nail Fri, 04 Sep 2026 11:15:06 +0000 Sheena Khemaney Sheena Khemaney Recent happenings and product releases in the world of beauty include a four-week at-home treatment for your complexion; sophisticated, semi-matte finish lip liners; and a certain A-list actor’s fabulous blonde bob. 111Skin Think of 111Skin’s Exosome Face Lift 4-Week At-Home Treatment as a boot camp for your complexion. It contains a two-step product pairing that is formulated to target signs of ageing, such as tightening sagging skin and reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Key... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3365212/5-beauty-highlights-chanel-louis-vuitton-laura-mercier-and-more https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3365212/5-beauty-highlights-chanel-louis-vuitton-laura-mercier-and-more Thu, 03 Sep 2026 02:00:08 +0000 dpa dpa Dark circles are one of the most prolific skin concerns across all ages, and reasons range from alcohol to hormones to lack of sleep and genetics. “Dark circles are slightly misleading because they are not really one condition,” says Dr David Jack, an aesthetic doctor based in London’s Harley Street. “What we perceive as darkness underneath the eyes can come from increased melanin in the skin, visible blood vessels through very thin eyelid skin, changes in the underlying anatomy that create... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3366082/7-ways-reduce-dark-circles-under-eyes-without-using-make-or-needles-think-coffee https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3366082/7-ways-reduce-dark-circles-under-eyes-without-using-make-or-needles-think-coffee Wed, 02 Sep 2026 08:17:39 +0000 Carolina Malis Carolina Malis At some point in your 30s, your skin stops playing by the rules you’d come to rely on. The routine that worked fine at 26 starts feeling like it’s missing something. A breakout appears on your chin the week before your period; you catch a fine line under harsh bathroom light that definitely wasn’t there last summer; your cleanser, the same one you’ve used for years, suddenly leaves your face feeling stripped. It’s not a dramatic change, but more of a quiet, slightly confusing recalibration that... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/beauty/wellness/article/3364572/skincare-your-30s-new-routine-acne-fine-lines-and-sensitivity https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/beauty/wellness/article/3364572/skincare-your-30s-new-routine-acne-fine-lines-and-sensitivity Sat, 22 Aug 2026 22:00:08 +0000 Carolina Malis Carolina Malis The beauty aisle has had a quiet but unmistakable glow-up. Serums went solid, moisturisers went fragrance-free, and now that same forensic scrutiny is focused on a category that, for decades, didn’t invite questions: period products. The timing isn’t accidental. In 2023 and 2024, TikTok lit up with videos exposing mould inside unopened Always pads, while independent testing commissioned by advocacy groups found that some of the brand’s products emitted chemicals categorised by US health agencies... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/beauty/wellness/article/3361971/whats-really-your-menstrual-products-and-should-you-be-worried https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/beauty/wellness/article/3361971/whats-really-your-menstrual-products-and-should-you-be-worried Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:08 +0000 Heidi Yeung Heidi Yeung As our world becomes over-saturated with increasingly unattainable beauty standards showcased by celebrity and influencer culture, it’s getting harder to look in the mirror and like what looks back. Today’s teenagers and preteens are no strangers to this pressure. While there’s no way to pinpoint one single cause, the trajectory between what young people see online and the effects this can have on behaviour is well documented. According to a 2025 study in the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, a... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/special-reports/article/3362125/sephora-kids-and-social-media-how-protect-hong-kong-teens-appearance-anxiety https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/special-reports/article/3362125/sephora-kids-and-social-media-how-protect-hong-kong-teens-appearance-anxiety Fri, 07 Aug 2026 06:00:13 +0000 Sheena Khemaney,Vincenzo La Torre Sheena Khemaney,Vincenzo La Torre The recent happenings and product releases in the world of beauty include a stunning, six-piece travel make-up brush kit, a fragrance collection inspired by vegetables and breathable sunscreens that feel weightless on the skin. Read on for these and other trending products and experiences worth checking out and splurging on this month. Fancl Fancl’s Sunguard 50+ Protect UV high-efficiency sunscreen (HK$198) is formulated with plant-based ingredients and double hyaluronic acid to lock in... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3361941/summer-beauty-highlights-new-launches-hermes-bulgari-shiseido-and-more https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3361941/summer-beauty-highlights-new-launches-hermes-bulgari-shiseido-and-more Tue, 04 Aug 2026 02:00:07 +0000 Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre Italian-born designer Alessandra Rich established her eponymous label in 2010. Since then, she has built a loyal following thanks to her feminine frocks loved by women who want to look pretty but not too precious. Her designs have appeared on red carpets around the world, worn by everyone from Kate Middleton to Natalie Portman. Here, the designer, who is based in Milan and London, shares her favourite finds in the British capital and beyond. Stars of the silver screen I’m obsessed with Alfred... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/people/luxury-ceos/article/3361949/style-according-alessandra-rich-worn-natalie-portman-and-princess-kate https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/people/luxury-ceos/article/3361949/style-according-alessandra-rich-worn-natalie-portman-and-princess-kate Sat, 01 Aug 2026 08:00:08 +0000 Sheena Khemaney Sheena Khemaney Summer make-up is best kept fresh and effortless. These lustrous (not to mention lightweight) lip glosses are a brilliant alternative to lip liners – which require careful application – or heavier lipsticks that can feel dry and smudge over the lips when you sweat. Shu Uemura Shu Uemura’s Kinu Care CC Oil in Tangerine Syrup (US$42) is a three-in-one treatment designed to colour correct, hydrate and plump the lips. It is available in a range of eight vibrant shades suited for those with Asian... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/beauty/trends/article/3360325/4-lip-glosses-easy-summer-shine-fenty-beauty-charlotte-tilbury-and-shu-uemura https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/beauty/trends/article/3360325/4-lip-glosses-easy-summer-shine-fenty-beauty-charlotte-tilbury-and-shu-uemura Tue, 28 Jul 2026 20:00:09 +0000 Carolina Malis Carolina Malis It can be three times the price of regular honey, seemingly requires a science degree to buy in its optimum form, and has somehow ended up on both the breakfast table and the bathroom shelf. Over the better part of the last decade, manuka honey has developed a reputation that straddles wellness, skincare and medicine, with celebrity endorsements and medical-grade certifications. But what makes it different from other honeys? Honey gets its antibacterial punch from hydrogen peroxide, a compound... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/beauty/wellness/article/3360953/manuka-honey-kourtney-kardashians-favourite-wellness-and-skincare-elixir https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/beauty/wellness/article/3360953/manuka-honey-kourtney-kardashians-favourite-wellness-and-skincare-elixir Sun, 19 Jul 2026 00:00:11 +0000 Alexa Vernice Pacis Alexa Vernice Pacis Love is in the air this summer for The Vampire Diaries star Nina Dobrev: the Canadian actress was recently spotted in New York getting cosy with Australian model Dougie Joseph. CUTES!! 🥰❤️ 📸 Nina Dobrev and Douglas Joseph photographed in New York on July 11 ©️ nina dobrev central pic.twitter.com/xFPsTxb7We — Daily Nina Dobrev (@iamdobrevnews) July 13, 2026 This is Dobrev’s first public romance since last September, when People confirmed that she had called off her engagement with Olympic... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3360746/meet-dougie-joseph-nina-dobrevs-new-beau-after-her-split-olympian-shaun-white https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3360746/meet-dougie-joseph-nina-dobrevs-new-beau-after-her-split-olympian-shaun-white Fri, 17 Jul 2026 22:00:23 +0000 Sheena Khemaney Sheena Khemaney Recent happenings and releases in the world of K-beauty include a viral sunscreen by Beauty of Joseon, K-pop Demon Hunter’s Arden Cho showing off a naturally polished make-up look, and the distinctive scents of fragrance brand SW19. Read on for these and other trending products worth checking out this month. AP Beauty Those looking to achieve a defined, sculpted face might like to try AP Beauty’s M.D. Dual Repair Lift Cream, the brand’s most celebrated product. It contains a blend of key active... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/beauty/trends/article/3360868/k-beauty-news-5-best-new-product-drops-plus-arden-cho-shows-us-how-its-done https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/beauty/trends/article/3360868/k-beauty-news-5-best-new-product-drops-plus-arden-cho-shows-us-how-its-done Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:00:07 +0000 Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre Eva Alexandridis, co-founder of 111Skin, is not afraid to bust myths and dispel misconceptions about skincare, a field fraught with gimmicky promises of quick fixes. Alexandridis co-founded the luxury skincare label with her plastic surgeon husband Yannis in 2012 from the clinic they still operate in London (the brand’s name comes from its address, 111 Harley Street) so she knows a thing or two about science-backed skincare. Known for its proprietary technology – NAC Y2, a complex designed to... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3358877/eva-alexandridis-co-founder-111skin-why-best-beauty-routine-ingredient-patience-interview https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3358877/eva-alexandridis-co-founder-111skin-why-best-beauty-routine-ingredient-patience-interview Wed, 01 Jul 2026 06:00:06 +0000 Sheena Khemaney Sheena Khemaney Beauty travel kits are often forgotten or left behind when packing for a trip. To manage your cosmetic go-tos, try setting yourself a reminder – or storing one of these portable, pre-packed sets permanently in your summer carry-on. Aesop Aesop’s Arrival travel set (US$42) contains four 50ml bottles of refreshing hair and bodycare staples: shampoo, conditioner, Geranium Leaf body cleanser and a Rind Concentrate body balm. L’Occitane L’Occitane’s Herbal Therapy Gentle and Soothing Travel Pack... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/beauty/trends/article/3358762/4-beauty-travel-kits-your-summer-holiday-aesop-loccitane-le-labo-and-malingoetz https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/beauty/trends/article/3358762/4-beauty-travel-kits-your-summer-holiday-aesop-loccitane-le-labo-and-malingoetz Tue, 30 Jun 2026 22:00:07 +0000 Carolina Malis Carolina Malis There’s now an entire aesthetic built around looking good while working out. The hot-girl gym era, born somewhere in the overlapping circles of TikTok’s #ThatGirl or #CleanGirl wellness content and SoulCycle’s fluorescent lighting, has turned the pre-workout routine into a full beauty moment. Brows done, mascara on, potentially a tinted moisturiser, definitely a lip product. The psychology checks out: getting ready signals to the brain that you’re about to do something worth showing up for, and... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/beauty/trends/article/3358760/how-do-your-make-gym-and-why-gym-glam-even-thing-seen-kim-k-hailey-bieber-and-jlo https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/beauty/trends/article/3358760/how-do-your-make-gym-and-why-gym-glam-even-thing-seen-kim-k-hailey-bieber-and-jlo Mon, 29 Jun 2026 22:00:16 +0000 Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre As the CEO and creative director of Pellicano Hotels Group, Marie-Louise Sciò leads three of Italy’s most beloved luxury properties: Il Pellicano in Tuscany, La Posta Vecchia near Rome and Mezzatorre on the island of Ischia. Based in Rome and educated in the US, Sciò is one of the chicest women around and is also the founder of Issimo, an online platform about Italy’s hidden gems. Here she shares her favourite finds from her home country and beyond. What I’m watching, reading and listening to I... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/people/luxury-ceos/article/3357991/style-according-marie-louise-scio-ceo-pellicano-hotels https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/people/luxury-ceos/article/3357991/style-according-marie-louise-scio-ceo-pellicano-hotels Thu, 25 Jun 2026 22:00:05 +0000 Carolina Malis Carolina Malis Not long ago, a pimple patch was the kind of thing you applied alone in the bathroom, hoping it would quietly do its job overnight before anyone had to know about it. Then Gen Z started wearing them out, celebrities started getting papped in them, and suddenly they were a thing. Which brings us to April, when Justin Bieber designed a mushroom-shaped one for his wife Hailey’s skincare brand Rhode, timed to his Coachella headline slot. He sold the patches at a festival activation in the desert –... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/beauty/trends/article/3357497/pimple-patches-hide-them-or-show-them-justin-biebers-mushrooms-dua-lipas-stars https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/beauty/trends/article/3357497/pimple-patches-hide-them-or-show-them-justin-biebers-mushrooms-dua-lipas-stars Sun, 21 Jun 2026 22:00:06 +0000 Carolina Malis Carolina Malis Back in June 2022, Rosé from Blackpink posted her bag essentials to her Instagram Stories, and tucked in among them was Purcell’s 24/7 Colostrum Ampoule Mist. Nobody made much of it at the time, but the product sold out shortly after. Suddenly, an ingredient most people only knew about in the context of breastfeeding was everywhere – from K-beauty hauls to wellness podcasts, and even Kourtney Kardashian’s Lemme supplement line. Searches for “colostrum” skyrocketed – with some even calling it the... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/beauty/trends/article/3356292/colostrum-beauty-ingredient-rose-blackpink-and-dua-lipa-swear https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/beauty/trends/article/3356292/colostrum-beauty-ingredient-rose-blackpink-and-dua-lipa-swear Wed, 10 Jun 2026 01:00:09 +0000 Sheena Khemaney Sheena Khemaney Cuticle oils, which are possibly one of the most overlooked steps in nail care, are essential for maintaining manicures and healthy, well-groomed hands. Unlike moisturisers and thicker lotions, cuticle oil provides deep hydration, absorbing through several layers of the nail bed. Brion Brion Paris’ Nail & Cuticle Repair Serum (US$22) was developed by Hong Kong-based footcare specialist Albin Brion. The formula is enriched with plant-based oils and soothing botanical extracts such as oat kernel... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/beauty/trends/article/3356059/nailed-it-4-moisturising-treatments-your-nails-and-cuticles https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/beauty/trends/article/3356059/nailed-it-4-moisturising-treatments-your-nails-and-cuticles Sun, 07 Jun 2026 22:00:09 +0000 Sheena Khemaney Sheena Khemaney The recent happenings and product releases in the world of beauty include an indulgent face balm from Chanel, Zendaya in a dramatic red carpet look, and the Dioriviera make-up collection that references Monsieur Dior’s country estate in the South of France. Read on for these and other products worth checking out this month. Chanel Beauty Those looking to replace their current moisturiser with a richer alternative should give Chanel Sublimage Le Baume a go. The nourishing face balm is formulated... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3355535/5-summer-beauty-highlights-zendayas-maximalist-bridal-look-new-drops-chanel-and-dior https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3355535/5-summer-beauty-highlights-zendayas-maximalist-bridal-look-new-drops-chanel-and-dior Sat, 06 Jun 2026 22:00:07 +0000 Emily Hung Emily Hung When Scottish doctor Alexander Fleming accidentally discovered the first antibiotic in 1928, he changed the course of history, extending global life expectancy by decades and saving millions of lives on the battlefield and beyond. But humanity’s dependence on his discovery has fuelled a modern crisis: antimicrobial resistance, or AMR. Decades of overuse and misuse of antibiotics have allowed “superbugs” – bacteria that have mutated to survive treatments – to evolve. According to a 2014 British... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3355445/how-hku-developed-eczema-product-could-help-fight-superbug-threat https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3355445/how-hku-developed-eczema-product-could-help-fight-superbug-threat Sun, 31 May 2026 04:36:34 +0000 Tara Loader Wilkinson Tara Loader Wilkinson Between paid influencers and marketing buzzwords, navigating the pseudoscience in the skincare industry – with claims such as “dermatologist-approved” and “medical-grade” – can be confusing and expensive. Reading the ingredient list is not enough. Often, a good ingredient appears on a bottle but is only present in minuscule quantities. Alec Batis, a 57-year-old Japanese-Puerto Rican cosmetic chemist, has spent more than three decades working for and with beauty giants such as Nars, L’Oreal,... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/health-wellness/article/3355174/want-glowing-skin-budget-experts-share-their-top-products-and-routines https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/health-wellness/article/3355174/want-glowing-skin-budget-experts-share-their-top-products-and-routines Sat, 30 May 2026 23:15:04 +0000 Carolina Malis Carolina Malis Caffeine has always been a favourite coping mechanism. The only difference now is that it’s also in our skincare – typically in the form of eye creams, serums, gels and even “wake-up” sticks promising to make you look like you slept enough even when you didn’t. And it tracks. Caffeine is one of the rare ingredients with a visible, fast payoff, at least when the problem is temporary to begin with. In a category built on long games (collagen takes time, pigment is stubborn, barrier repair is... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/beauty/trends/article/3354846/what-caffeine-skincare-products-really-do-ordinary-rhode https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/beauty/trends/article/3354846/what-caffeine-skincare-products-really-do-ordinary-rhode Sat, 30 May 2026 22:00:05 +0000 Carolina Malis Carolina Malis Once upon a time, beauty products lived where the tiles are: stacked on the bathroom shelf or lined up beside the sink, waiting for their moment. Fast-forward to now, and beauty rituals have migrated to the nightstand, where a miniature altar of essentials promises to help switch off your body – or at least make it feel like it got the memo. Bathroom beauty is functional: cleanse, treat, rinse, repeat; bedside beauty is what you reach for when your mind is still humming, but your body is calling... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/beauty/trends/article/3354234/bedside-beauty-overnight-skincare-products-migrating-bathroom-your-nightstand https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/beauty/trends/article/3354234/bedside-beauty-overnight-skincare-products-migrating-bathroom-your-nightstand Sun, 24 May 2026 22:00:06 +0000 Divia Harilela Divia Harilela There are some beauty products that always spark a fierce debate. Chief among them are face oils. Over the years they have fallen in and out of favour no matter which celebrity is using them – Gwyneth Paltrow, Kate Middleton and Jennifer Aniston are all fans – or what’s trending on TikTok (the most popular is still Biossance’s Squalane and Vitamin C Rose Oil). Love or hate them, face oils have a long history and date back to ancient Egypt and Rome, where plant-based varieties like castor, sesame... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/beauty/wellness/article/3352376/truth-about-face-oils-which-have-been-part-beauty-regimens-ancient-egypt https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/beauty/wellness/article/3352376/truth-about-face-oils-which-have-been-part-beauty-regimens-ancient-egypt Tue, 05 May 2026 04:00:09 +0000 Ishani Sarkar Ishani Sarkar Rihanna’s recent visit to India has been making headlines across the country. The “Umbrella” singer landed in Mumbai for Fenty Beauty Ki Haveli, a pop-up event for her cosmetics brand held at the Phoenix Palladium, which opened on April 25 and continues until May 4. “Still daydreaming about one of the most unforgettable and heartwarming experiences!” RiRi wrote on her Instagram, celebrating the trip. Fenty Beauty Ki Haveli attracted A-listers and influencers alike, who interacted with the... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3352043/meet-diya-joukani-instagram-star-seen-rihanna-fenty-beauty-event-mumbai https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3352043/meet-diya-joukani-instagram-star-seen-rihanna-fenty-beauty-event-mumbai Sun, 03 May 2026 10:00:08 +0000 Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre A former journalist who’s been living in Milan for well over two decades, California native J.J. Martin turned her impeccable taste and love for all things fabulous into La DoubleJ, a fashion and lifestyle label known for its bold prints, colourful aesthetic and “good vibes all around”, as the saying goes. Here, Martin shares her favourite finds from her adopted hometown of Milan and beyond. What I’m watching My favourite things to engage with are the consciousness teachings, lessons or... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3351836/style-according-jj-martin-founder-milan-based-la-doublej https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3351836/style-according-jj-martin-founder-milan-based-la-doublej Fri, 01 May 2026 23:00:13 +0000 Carolina Malis Carolina Malis French souvenir shops are certainly cute. But if you’re even mildly skincare obsessed, you already know the real French flex isn’t a beret: it’s a pharmacy bag heavy enough to count as hand luggage. TikTok has helped turn French pharmacy shopping into a travel ritual, with #frenchpharmacy reaching more than 130 million views. In Paris, the best known is Citypharma – the kind of place you can get lost in, even if you swear you’re just grabbing sunscreen. This multilevel pharmacy is known for deep... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/beauty/trends/article/3351570/8-pharmacy-products-worth-buying-france-la-roche-posay-bioderma https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/beauty/trends/article/3351570/8-pharmacy-products-worth-buying-france-la-roche-posay-bioderma Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:00:10 +0000 Associated Press Associated Press Bryan Vander Dussen spent years as a dairy farmer before shifting to selling farm-raised beef. In the past year, he and his wife have been making another transition: cooking up recipes in their kitchen that turn organ fat from his animals into tallow balm that buyers are eager to slather on their skin. One of the tricky parts is coming up with formulas that don’t smell like pot roast. “You see it everywhere, so we were like, ‘Why don’t we do this?’” he says. “Some of the feedback is, ‘We don’t... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3350719/beef-tallow-salmon-sperm-natural-skincare-products-are-rise-do-they-work https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3350719/beef-tallow-salmon-sperm-natural-skincare-products-are-rise-do-they-work Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:15:29 +0000 Sheena Khemaney Sheena Khemaney Vitamin C serums are powerhouse products that help you achieve supple and glowing skin. The ingredient, favoured by top dermatologists, is generally used to brighten the complexion and stimulate collagen production, which helps reduce the appearance of pigmentation and other signs of ageing. Many use it before applying sunscreen in the morning. Here are four stand-out serums to consider adding to your vanity. Augustinus Bader Loyal fans of Augustinus Bader now have another one of the brand’s... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/beauty/trends/article/3350171/4-best-vitamin-c-serums-supple-and-glowing-skin https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/beauty/trends/article/3350171/4-best-vitamin-c-serums-supple-and-glowing-skin Wed, 15 Apr 2026 22:00:10 +0000 Sheena Khemaney Sheena Khemaney Fellas, here are more ways to keep yourself looking good and feeling fresh as we move into the warmer season. Our latest round-up of product releases and trends from the world of beauty cover all bases, from skincare and hair to fragrances. We may even have some grooming tips for you from the fashion week runways … Dior Sauvage Loyal fans of Dior Sauvage, one of the world’s most popular men’s fragrances, are going to want to add the recently launched Hydrating Shampoo and Hair Serum to their... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3349599/5-top-grooming-trends-men-spring-paul-anthony-kellys-stubble-new-dior-sauvage-products https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3349599/5-top-grooming-trends-men-spring-paul-anthony-kellys-stubble-new-dior-sauvage-products Sun, 12 Apr 2026 22:00:10 +0000 Sheena Khemaney Sheena Khemaney Attention beauty lovers – you’re in for a real treat this month. Our latest round-up of product releases from the world of beauty traverses all categories, from skincare and make-up to hair, fragrances and even clothing. Go on and scroll to see what items are worth adding to your cart. Lush Cosmetics x Paddington British retailer Lush Cosmetics and Paddington Bear, one of the world’s most adored fictional characters, have released a super cute collection featuring the brand’s handmade bath... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3348771/fragrances-skincare-latest-beauty-drops-chanel-le-labo-make-ever-and-more https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3348771/fragrances-skincare-latest-beauty-drops-chanel-le-labo-make-ever-and-more Tue, 07 Apr 2026 02:00:08 +0000 Gloria Tso Gloria Tso From representing her home country on magazine covers to running a global beauty brand, British-Filipina model Georgina Wilson-Burnand is the quintessential “It” girl in all respects. The former host of Asia’s Next Top Model co-founded Sunnies Studios in the Philippines back in 2013, and has since expanded it from what was once a small line of stylish sunglasses to a full-on beauty brand offering a wide range of eyewear services as well as skincare and cosmetic products. Wilson-Burnand – a... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3348471/georgina-wilson-burnand-reveals-her-beauty-secrets-travel-favourites-and-white-lotus-obsession https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3348471/georgina-wilson-burnand-reveals-her-beauty-secrets-travel-favourites-and-white-lotus-obsession Sun, 05 Apr 2026 22:00:10 +0000 Carolina Malis Carolina Malis There’s a specific shade of green that now lives in the skincare aisle, the kind that promises to calm, repair and reset your complexion in a single swipe. Add a few reassuring words like microbiome-friendly, barrier-supporting or soothing, and suddenly everything from your cleanser to your lip balm is positioned as emotional support skincare. And it makes sense. Most of us feel a little frazzled, so the idea that our skin might also need calming down is oddly comforting. But the... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/beauty/trends/article/3348379/secret-calm-epidermis-might-be-soothing-anti-inflammatory-skincare https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/beauty/trends/article/3348379/secret-calm-epidermis-might-be-soothing-anti-inflammatory-skincare Fri, 03 Apr 2026 22:00:07 +0000 Carolina Malis Carolina Malis At some point in the last few years, the scalp quietly became prime real estate. We now have pre-wash masks, microbiome mists, and entire TikTok rabbit holes dedicated to “scalp cycling”. And yet, for all the newness, one very old character keeps crashing the party: flakes. You think you’ve “handled” them – switched shampoos, maybe bought the fancy scrub, but a few weeks later, there they are again, dusting your shoulders like unrequested confetti. “Recurring flaking is usually a sign that the... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/beauty/wellness/article/3348366/why-your-scalp-care-routine-just-important-hair-care-and-not-just-because-dandruff https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/beauty/wellness/article/3348366/why-your-scalp-care-routine-just-important-hair-care-and-not-just-because-dandruff Tue, 31 Mar 2026 22:00:11 +0000 Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre One of the most influential players in the art world, Pearl Lam is also known for her impeccable taste and personal style. Based between Shanghai and London, the Hong Kong-born founder of Pearl Lam Projects has recently made a foray into podcasting with The Pearl Lam Podcast, where she interviews artists, writers, designers and cultural figures. Before the opening of a new exhibition at her Hong Kong gallery for Art Basel 2026, she took some time to talk about her most treasured products and... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3347849/style-according-pearl-lam-hong-kong-born-founder-pearl-lam-galleries https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3347849/style-according-pearl-lam-hong-kong-born-founder-pearl-lam-galleries Thu, 26 Mar 2026 04:00:12 +0000 Carolina Malis Carolina Malis There’s a certain kind of celebrity selfie that never gets old: the full-face red glow that makes even the most casual bathroom moment look like a scene from a glossy sci-fi film. Victoria Beckham posts hers mid-treatment, Chrissy Teigen wears her mask in bed, Kourtney Kardashian documents entire LED routines on Poosh, and Hailey Bieber famously sent a Medicube device into sell-out chaos after spotlighting it in 2023, a moment that helped grant the brand’s LED tools – today sold by retailers... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/beauty/trends/article/3347537/hope-or-hype-can-home-led-face-masks-do-what-they-claim https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/beauty/trends/article/3347537/hope-or-hype-can-home-led-face-masks-do-what-they-claim Mon, 23 Mar 2026 08:00:09 +0000 Gloria Tso Gloria Tso There’s a glow to Romi Beauty’s products – a hint of vibrant lip oil here and a dab of smooth tinted moisturiser there leaves you feeling brighter than before. That’s entirely by design, say the Singaporean founders – Arissa Cheo, Lin Ting and Yoyo Cao – who intend for the brand to highlight natural beauty rather than hide it. Consumers, especially in Asia, have responded well to Romi Beauty’s make-up and skincare hybrids. Not only has the brand been well received in its hometown, says Cao,... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/beauty/trends/article/3346034/romi-beautys-founders-creating-multitasking-products-asian-skin https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/beauty/trends/article/3346034/romi-beautys-founders-creating-multitasking-products-asian-skin Wed, 11 Mar 2026 02:00:11 +0000 Matthew Cheng Matthew Cheng A man who paid HK$170,000 (US$22,000) for a hair transplant has complained that “nearly all” of the initial 1,000 artificial strands fell out within a year – far earlier than the company’s claim that the results would last more than six years, Hong Kong’s consumer watchdog has revealed. The Consumer Council on Monday warned against exaggerated claims of effectiveness after continuously receiving complaints about scalp inflammation, artificial hair detachment and unsatisfactory... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/society/article/3343676/hongkonger-denied-refund-after-hk88000-hair-treatment-causes-scalp-bleeding https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/society/article/3343676/hongkonger-denied-refund-after-hk88000-hair-treatment-causes-scalp-bleeding Mon, 16 Feb 2026 03:23:55 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter What if you could turn your beauty routine into a pursuit of some very desirable extras? That’s the approach of Lane Crawford’s HK$8.8M Beauty Rewards Programme. It lets you earn your first stamp when you spend HK$500 on beauty products. Then, you have until March 31 to collect up to 30 stamps via the Lane Crawford app. Stamps can be redeemed for a rotating line-up of freebies, with new choices dropping every two weeks. Redemption levels are set at five, 10 and 30 stamps, which means you face... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3343472/style-edit-lane-crawfords-smartly-curated-programme-beauty-rewards https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3343472/style-edit-lane-crawfords-smartly-curated-programme-beauty-rewards Mon, 16 Feb 2026 02:00:29 +0000 Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre Born in Paris to a Chinese-American mother and a French father, Joseph Altuzarra established his fashion label in 2008, after working for brands like Marc Jacobs and Givenchy. Now based in New York, where his shows are one of the highlights of New York Fashion Week, the designer never fails to deliver collections that cater to confident women who want to look well put together and are not slaves to trends. Here, he shares his favourite finds from his adopted hometown and around the world. What... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3343400/style-according-paris-born-new-york-based-designer-joseph-altuzarra https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3343400/style-according-paris-born-new-york-based-designer-joseph-altuzarra Sat, 14 Feb 2026 12:00:08 +0000 Divia Harilela Divia Harilela Dr Nigma Talib looks more like a celebrity than a bestselling author and highly acclaimed naturopathic doctor. A quick glance at her Instagram feed reveals photos alongside the likes of Penélope Cruz, Sofía Vergara, Sienna Miller and Gwyneth Paltrow (she even gave the latter a platelet-rich plasma facial on Goop’s Netflix series). Turns out most of them aren’t just her friends, but loyal clients who have long sought her expertise and advice on how to reverse the signs of ageing, which happens to... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/beauty/wellness/article/3341007/how-dr-nigma-talib-keeps-hollywood-listers-looking-youthful-through-naturopathy https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/beauty/wellness/article/3341007/how-dr-nigma-talib-keeps-hollywood-listers-looking-youthful-through-naturopathy Sun, 25 Jan 2026 02:00:19 +0000 Yeon Woo Lee Yeon Woo Lee Like many of her classmates, Xie Roumei, a 28-year-old accountant from China’s Fujian province, started using South Korean cosmetics in high school – a preference she carried into her twenties. Most of the eye make-up and beauty products she uses are still Korean, Xie said – a loyalty that has helped turn its cosmetics industry into a global powerhouse, with exports rivalling those of semiconductors and cars. Fuelled by the global appeal of K-pop, K-dramas and the “glass skin” ideal, the... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/economy/global-economy/article/3340143/chinas-cosmetics-brands-stepping-out-k-beautys-shadow-set-sights-global-markets https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/economy/global-economy/article/3340143/chinas-cosmetics-brands-stepping-out-k-beautys-shadow-set-sights-global-markets Sat, 17 Jan 2026 22:00:16 +0000 Carolina Malis Carolina Malis Once upon a time, the most predictable celebrity side hustle came in the form of a frosted glass bottle. In the 2000s, fragrance was the ultimate A-list accessory. The world’s biggest stars bottled moods that cost the same as a department-store spritz, from Britney Spears’ Curious to Glow by J.Lo. Come the late 2010s and early 2020s, celebrity brands like Fenty Beauty by Rihanna and Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez began to dominate product displays. These days though, it’s less about smelling or... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/beauty/wellness/article/3339275/how-celebrities-are-reshaping-self-care-wellness-brands-hailey-bieber-kourtney-kardashian https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/beauty/wellness/article/3339275/how-celebrities-are-reshaping-self-care-wellness-brands-hailey-bieber-kourtney-kardashian Sun, 11 Jan 2026 22:00:19 +0000