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Cordelia de Castellane, artistic director of Dior Maison and Baby Dior. Photo: Handout
Icons and Influencers

Style according to … Cordelia de Castellane of Dior Maison and Baby Dior

The Paris-based designer behind Sofitel’s Le Vestiaire uniform collection shares her favourite books, beauty essentials and travel finds.

China consumption

How Perfect Diary owner Yatsen plans to give its business a glow-up

Wellness

How today’s curling tools are making heat styling less intimidating

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong to table cooling-off period bill for beauty, fitness deals by mid-2027

Commerce chief Algernon Yau says both sectors supported seven-day cooling-off period but differed on exemption thresholds.

A fitness center at Tsim Sha Tsui. The government has proposed a seven-day cooling-off period for prepaid beauty and fitness contracts. Photo: Jelly Tse
A woman receives a face massage at a spa. The government’s proposal also included imposing a two-year limit on contract duration, and giving customs powers to handle cases involving the wrongful acceptance of payment. Photo: Getty Images
Skincare

How the bar soap revival turned a bathroom basic into a little luxury

With sustainable packaging and modern skin-friendly formulations, high-end beauty houses are transforming soap bars into sought-after items.

Fashion

Coach marks 85 years in party mode with festive NYFW show

Stuart Vevers delivered a party-ready runway of sequins, party hats and archival bags, with Elle Fanning and Troye Sivan in attendance.

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Fragrances

Bottling memories and Hong Kong vibes? For Floriography, it just makes scents

Floriography’s perfumes are inspired by environments and experiences, from old bookstores to Hong Kong’s chaotic street smells.

Flow collection from Floriography Atelier in Kwun Tong. 26AUG26 SCMP/Jonathan Wong
Fragrances

4 perfumes that capture the spirit of a destination

These heady, atmospheric eaux de parfum evoke destinations around the globe, from Taormina in Sicily to Mumbai, Cairo and Marrakech.

Social media

What is ‘nailmaxxing’? Why natural, ‘clean’ nails are trending right now

The latest beauty trend focuses on healthy, natural-looking nails over elaborate art. Experts weigh in on the shift towards simple elegance.

Chanel

New in beauty: from Chanel’s expanded fragrance range to Louis Vuitton’s lip liners

111Skin launched an at-home treatment for your complexion, while Wicked star Michelle Yeoh sported a blonde bob at Schiaparelli’s Paris haute couture show.

The LV Crayon by La Beauté Louis Vuitton is just one of the recent make-up releases. Photo: Handout
Skincare

7 ways to reduce dark circles under the eyes without using make-up or needles

There are many reasons for dark circles under your eyes, and each has its own remedy, say experts, who share 7 non-invasive treatments.

You can reduce dark circles under your eyes without surgery or make-up, say experts. A good night's sleep and your morning coffee are among the solutions. Photo: Shutterstock
Wellness

No bulk, all strength: how creatine can help women boost performance

Long linked with men’s bodybuilding, the supplement is now proven to boost women’s health – even Balenciaga is getting in on the action.

Skincare

Your 30s skincare reset: how to treat acne, fine lines and sensitivity

Introduce retinol gradually, try vitamin C serums like SkinCeuticals’ C E Ferulic, and wear SPF daily – while prioritising barrier care.

Style Edit

Style Edit: Gracie Abrams is Chanel’s new Coco Mademoiselle

Thomas du Pré de Saint Maur tapped director Joe Wright for the launch, the brand having previously worked with Timothée Chalamet and Martin Scorsese.

Gracie Abrams is the new face of Coco Mademoiselle. Photo: Handout
Fashion

How matching manicures came back, with a twist – from the Met Gala to the Oscars

Originating in the 1950s, the trend is back with stars like Joey King on the red carpet, and the Home Alone actor at Paris Fashion Week.

Macaulay Culkin’s nails hit the mark during Jean Paul Gaultier’s Paris Fashion Week show in March. Photo: Getty Images/WWD
Style Edit

Style Edit: How Henry Jacques found a kindred spirit in Ousmane Dembélé

The new partnership connects haute parfumerie with a footballer’s disciplined path, highlighting precision, ritual and resilience.

Travel

6 ‘glowcation’ destinations for your next beauty and wellness fix

A trip built around a wellness treatment, beauty ritual or targeted pharmacy haul, ‘glowcations’ are trending throughout the travel world.

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Wellness

What’s really in your menstrual products – and should you be worried?

TikTok exposed Always for chemicals and mould concerns, but newer brands like Rael and Thinx are proving the period aisle can do better.

Menstrual products from the Honey Pot. Photo: Handout
Good Schools Guide

How Hong Kong teens can be protected from appearance anxiety

Body image anxiety among young people is on the rise in the city and around the world – is social media solely to blame, and what can parents do?

South Korea

South Korean firm develops human fat skin booster to treat ‘Ozempic face’

L&C Bio plans to launch an injectable skin booster made from donated human fat to treat weight-loss drug effects.

Luxury brands

From vegetable scents to luxury brushes, 9 beauty and wellness launches to refresh your summer routine

Beat the heat with weightless SPF from Fancl, quirky allotment-inspired colognes by Jo Malone, and an indulgent spa session at Kimpton Tsim Sha Tsui.

Jo Malone’s new Veggies collection. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong society

Shady lip service: experts warn against illicit beauty treatments in Hong Kong

Beauticians from outside city offer illegal procedures, with clients seeking services through chat groups formed by middlemen.

Unlicensed beauticians from outside Hong Kong are offering illegal cosmetic treatments in the city. Photo: Getty Images
Icons and Influencers

Style according to … Italian designer Alessandra Rich

The designer is obsessed with Alfred Hitchcock’s films and draws inspiration for her feminine designs from Grace Kelly and Ingrid Bergman.

Artificial intelligence

How China’s beauty brands are using AI to turbocharge the industry

From speeding up development to discovering new cosmetic ingredients and trends, AI is changing how Chinese beauty products come to market.

Skincare

4 lustrous lip glosses for an effortless high-shine finish this summer

Summer’s all about breezy, low-maintenance beauty – here are Style’s picks in flattering warm tones with a fresh, glossy finish.

Rihanna with Fenty Beauty’s Gloss Bomb Oil in Fu$$y. Photo: Handout
Wellness

Love summer but hate frizzy hair? Experts share tips on beating the humidity

Humid summers can spell trouble for your hair – clamp down on frizz by paying close attention to hair health, starting with your products.

Pay close attention to the products you use to prevent your hair from going out of control in summer. Photo: Trunk Archive
Asia travel

Why are tourists flocking to South Korea’s pharmacies and wellness services?

Beauty and wellness tourism is booming in South Korea, with packages mixing medical technology, beauty services and lifestyle experiences.

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Wellness

Luxury anti-inflammation retreats are booming, but do the benefits last?

Private clubs and hotels are cashing in on US$4,000 retreats that claim to reduce inflammation, offering lymphatic drainage, hyperbaric oxygen therapy and more.

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