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Mao Geping store inside the Harbour City shopping complex. Photo: Li Cao
Retailing

‘C-beauty’ cosmetics brands find retail expansion outside China a slow slog

‘For established domestic cosmetics companies attempting to expand abroad, progress is still in its early stages,’ CLSA’s Chris Gao says.

Fame and celebrity

Meet Byredo founder Ben Gorham, who’s been hanging out with Kendall Jenner

Animals

Explainer | What is horse oil and why is it a popular skin treatment in East Asia?

Celebrity style

Why 1960s Bardot-style glamour is coming back

Sydney Sweeney, Selena Gomez and Zendaya add to the bombshell revival, with voluminous blowouts and cinematic drama back on the red carpet.

Jisoo from Blackpink, complete with 60s beehive hair, for Self-Portrait’s fall/winter 2025 campaign. Photo: Handout
Style Edit

Style Edit: Noble Panacea has landed in Hong Kong – meet CEO Céline Talabaza

The brand recently opened a flagship counter at Hong Kong’s Lane Crawford and launched the groundbreaking Absolute Peptide8 Night Serum.

Style Edit

Style Edit: Bulgari’s best festive offerings, from jewellery to bags

Trust Bulgari to feature plenty of shimmer this festive season, from the B.zero1 ring to the Bulgari Aluminium chronograph watch.

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Singapore

Are Singaporean Chinese the ‘least attractive’? Viral image stirs debate

Social media users said Singapore had no Vivian Chow or Edison Chen, but experts warned against warped beauty standards shaped by media.

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The viral image has sparked a debate on beauty standards in Singapore. Photo: X, source unknown
Martha Stewart

How does Martha Stewart look so young? The 84-year-old icon’s skincare secrets

Stewart never stops – after the release of Netflix’s Martha last year, she’s launched Elm Biosciences and stars in American Eagle’s holiday ad.

Wellness

Yellow, brittle, excessive peeling: how your nails give your health away

A nail artist and a doctor share the telltale signs of poor health, from fingertip colour changes to ridges, plus simple tips for nail care.

Skincare

Is lymphatic drainage the secret to glowing skin?

The delicate massage technique boosts circulation, reduces puffiness and supports detoxification – but do its benefits live up to the hype?

Lymphatic drainage massage gadgets, like this NuFace by Trinity, are all the rage recently. Photo: Handout
Skincare

How hand cream evolved from seasonal product to year-round staple

Once a seasonal essential, hand cream has become an everyday must-have, boosted by TikTok and the beauty industry trend of ‘skinification’.

Hand cream, like Chanel’s La Crème Main, has gone from being primarily a seasonal staple to a year-round necessity. Photo: Handout
Christmas

8 of the most coveted beauty advent calendars of 2025

The world’s biggest beauty brands – and department stores – are ushering in the holiday season with 24 days of luxe beauty ritual.

Thailand

Miss Universe co-owner faces arrest in Thailand over fraud allegations

Jakkaphong Jakrajutatip is wanted for US$930,000 fraud, capping a week of contest scandals and rigging allegations.

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Christmas

Christmas 2025 gift guide: presents in festive red from Dior, Gucci and more

From a Zimmermann party dress and Boghossian statement earrings, to Alessi baubles and Aquazzura tableware to add a festive feel at home.

These Jimmy Choo winter 2025 collection pumps (US$2,532) lead our list of lavish gifts in seasonal hues of red and pink. Photo: Handout
China’s private sector

Beauty market aglow: young Chinese splurge on self-care, Fosun-backed firm says

Growing number of men join women in embracing energy-based aesthetic treatments as a preventive measure: Sisram Medical.

Lior Dayan says Chinese consumers can afford luxury services. Photo: Handout
Skincare

Slathering retinol below the neck? Read this first

Retinol’s skincare benefits can extend beyond the face to the body – we hear from the experts on how to maximise the good while minimising potential side effects.

Style Edit

Style Edit: Henry Jacques unveils new HJ Voyage travel cases

The additions to the HJ Voyage line are made from exceptional leathers and enable the user to bring their favourite scents everywhere.

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Fragrances

Lyrical wax: how brands are reimagining candles with sculpture and stories

The humble candle has come a long way, resembling sculpture or carrying an entire scentscape, often with sustainability in mind.

Amen’s Chakra candle comes in carbon negative packaging made of mushrooms. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong courts

Banker’s family sues clinic of Hong Kong plastic surgeon, 93, over deadly jabs

Franklin WP Li’s Surgery Limited has been accused of negligence and breach of duty of care over the death of Zoe Cheung in 2018.

US Politics

How Maga women like Erika Kirk show support for Trump with big lips and Botox

Among the likes of Karoline Leavitt and Kristi Noem, coiffed hair and contoured cheeks have become symbols of allegiance to the US president.

Kris Jenner

Meet Dr Steven Levine, the plastic surgeon behind Kris Jenner’s viral facelift

The Kardashian-Jenner matriarch looked radiant at her 70th birthday bash – but what is this ‘secret password’ she has with her plastic surgeon?

Kris Jenner’s New York-based plastic surgeon, Dr Steven Levine, is seriously in demand following the Kardashian-Jenner matriarch’s viral facelift, the year she turned 70. Photo: @krisjenner/Instagram
Hong Kong society

Letters | Regulation of Hong Kong’s beauty industry cannot be skin deep

Readers discuss the need for stricter oversight of a fast-growing sector, the proper usage of the archaic ‘cum’, and Trump’s plan to cut the budget deficit.

While stricter rules are being introduced for clinic-based intrusive treatments, non-intrusive services such as body slimming and skin firming continue to thrive, often backed by celebrity endorsements. Photo: Shutterstock
Icons and Influencers

Style according to … fashion designer to the stars, Tamara Ralph

The London-based, Sydney-born designer has worked with the likes of Beyoncé, Angelina Jolie, Amal Clooney and Gemma Chan.

Icons and Influencers

Meet French TikTok star Bách Buquen, who’s normalising make-up for men

Buquen may be only 19, but he’s already attending events with A-listers like Rihanna and A$AP Rocky, and going to Tod’s and Gucci shows.

Thailand

Video | Miss Universe Thailand organiser calls Miss Mexico ‘dumb’

The Thai organiser’s criticism prompted the reigning Miss Universe from Denmark and other contestants to leave a ceremonial event.

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Wellness

Is this the future of medical spas? Behind Canyon Ranch’s US$500m Texas resort

Women’s wellness often focuses on weight loss and appearances – but there is a shift towards empowerment and ‘health as a lifestyle choice’.

Women meditating with sound bowls at Canyon Ranch in Tucson, Arizona. Photo: Handout
Christmas

Cosmetic Christmas: how beauty advent calendars became a seasonal must-have

Liberty London pioneered the marketing masterstroke in 2014 – but what caused Sephora and Chanel to miss the mark in previous years?

Skincare

Beauty news to know: from Chanel Beauty to Jenna Ortega’s gothic allure

CurrentBody Skin – loved by Kim Kardashian and Lily Collins’ Emily in Paris character, Emily Cooper – just launched a new device, and more.

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