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Articles and features on skincare, for millennials, including skin care regimes, skin products, product reviews and new releases.
Products that offer instant results for detoxifying your body may not be the best approach. Experts recommend adopting a healthy diet and taking plenty of exercise instead of going for the quick fix. Photo: Getty Images
Wellness

Detox dos and don’ts – beyond the instant ‘miracle’ cures of the spring fad

Health experts unravel modern detox myths and stress the importance of good diet, an active lifestyle and a long-term approach as the best ways to ensure underlying health risks are kept at bay.

What to do in Hong Kong

5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, April 11-13

Beauty

Why organic compound salicylic acid is the unsung superhero of skincare

Beauty

Animal-based skincare is back – from bee venom to salmon sperm facials

While vegan or plant-based skincare products once held sway, now animal-based remedies are topping TikTok trends – but this time they have a modern twist and are a more ethical solution than they once were.

In South Korea, snail mucin – the central component of mucus – has been a beauty staple for centuries. Now it’s gaining popularity overseas, part of the current trend away from vegan skincare. Photo: Trunk Archive
Beauty

Women’s facial hair exists – it’s time we talked about it openly

Genetics, hormones, ageing and conditions like polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) can all lead to moustache and chin hair on women – but this is natural and nothing to be ashamed of.

Beauty

Waterless beauty products: more sustainable and less hassle at the airport

Dip and Bite are two more brands innovating hair and oral care products that use solids, creams and powders instead of heavy, water-based liquids.

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Fame and celebrity

Meet Lucy Hale’s new boyfriend, reality TV star and influencer Harry Jowsey

The Australian-born star first gained prominence after appearing on reality dating show Heartbreak Island; he also hosts his own podcast and co-founded a skincare brand.

Lucy Hale and Harry Jowsey apparently have a “super casual” relationship. Photos: @lucyhale/Instagram, @harryjowsey/Instagram
Beauty

Spring is here: time to reset your skincare regime for sunny days ahead

The change of season requires a lighter approach to skincare to ensure you let all that lovely vitamin D in – but don’t forget to keep the UV out and always stay moisturised.

Mental health

How neurocosmetics are promising to revolutionise beauty

Ingredients in neurocosmetics, such as beta-endorphin-triggering compounds, promise to soothe frayed nerves and improve the skin, blending beauty with emotional healing in a single routine.

Celebrity children

Who is Dr Barbara Sturm’s budding influencer daughter, Charly Sturm?

Charly Sturm is the daughter of controversial celebrity lawyer Adam Waldman and the woman who invented the ‘Blood Facial’ popularised by Kim Kardashian

Beauty nepo baby? Charly Sturm is the daughter of Dr Barbara Sturm. Photos: @charlysturm/Instagram
Beauty

How gold, silver and platinum are revolutionising luxury skincare

From Cleopatra to nanotech: precious metals in beauty regimes according to influencer Renée Chow, Joyce Beauty’s Harriet Lee, and Subtle Energies spa founder Farida Irani.

Once confined to the jewellery box, gold, silver and platinum are taking their place in the skincare cabinet as well. Photo: Trunk Archive
Beauty

Beating ‘Ozempic face’: avoiding the weight-loss drug’s worst side effect

While it may be an appealing prospect to many of us, rapid weight loss can lead to a gaunt appearance due to facial fat loss – but the right exercises, skincare and hydration can help combat this.

Wellness

No longer in the dark: how to figure out if you have dark circles or eye bags

A dermatologist explains the possible causes of the two cosmetic concerns, how to tell the difference and what treatments are best, from vitamin C, caffeine creams and sunscreen to surgery.

Beauty

J-beauty and K-beauty, compared – but will C-beauty take the crown?

Products from Japan’s Prossence to Korea’s Sulwhasoo, Innisfree and Laneige, have had a big impact on global skincare habits, and now beauty from China is joining the scene.

Innisfree is one of the many Asian brands that took on the globe. Photo: Handout
Banking & finance

Estée Lauder, L’Oreal suffer as global brands’ lustre fades in China

Tit-for-tat tariffs add to peril for global brands as consumers favour high-quality domestic rivals amid a spending slump, analysts say.

People walk in the Pudong financial district in Shanghai on February 5, 2025. Photo: Reuters
Beauty

8 celebrities who struggled with acne, from Camila Cabello to Pete Davidson

Keke Palmer revealed that her acne is related to her struggle with polycystic ovary syndrome, while Lucy Hale admitted to crying about her skin while filming Pretty Little Liars

Beauty

Why did Jessica Biel’s Epsom salts routine before New York’s Met Gala go viral?

The benefits of Epsom salts, from easing muscle and joint pain to improving sleep – and why they are proving a beauty and wellness staple with celebrities

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Art

South Korean artist Geumhyung Jeong challenges our relationship with beauty

In Geumhyung Jeong’s recent exhibition ‘Spa & Beauty’, the performance artist and choreographer explores beauty and body-care products, and our complicated relationships to them.

Geumhyung Jeong is known for her creative exploration of the relationship between the body and its associated objects. Photo: Kanghyuk Lee
Wellness

We tried HBOT, infrared sauna and red light therapy at Hong Kong’s 10x Longevity

The Circuit at 10x Longevity has taken cutting-edge treatments out of the laboratory and the domain of elite athletics to make them part of everyday wellness routines.

Beauty

Unlock the magic of fermented skincare, from kombucha to ginseng

Is fermented skincare the secret behind the glowing success of SK-II and Sulwhasoo, who boast Twice’s Mina and Blackpink’s Rosé as brand ambassadors?

Wellness

Do you have dry, chapped lips in winter? Use lip balm, with a proviso

In winter, the cold and wind can cause chapped lips. Lip balm can help, provided it contains the right substances. But you have options.

In winter, the cold and wind can cause chapped lips. A lip balm can help, says a dermatologist, but there are other options. Photo: Shutterstock
Food and Drinks

US$52 a litre? Why is donkey milk, Cleopatra’s beauty secret, so expensive?

In Albania, donkey farms are expanding as demand for donkey milk grows – used in face cream, and to make one of world’s priciest cheeses.

Veiz Basha pets a donkey at his farm in Albania’s Gjirokaster region. Donkey milk, cheese, and face cream made with donkey milk is much in demand, and donkey farms are expanding. Photo: AFP
Style Edit

Style Edit: Noble Panacea’s 7-day Discovery Rituals promise to transform the skin

The Absolute Discovery Ritual is for mature skin, while the Brilliant Discovery Ritual is for younger skin; there is also the Kelly Rutherford-inspired Red Limited-Edition Absolute Nourishing Lift Oil.

Beauty

This Korean grandma is 77 and has just launched her own beauty brand

‘Do you know how young and beautiful you are right now?’ Reii Reii founder Park Mak-rye on her beauty brand, learning to love herself.

Beauty

What are polynucleotides, the next generation in injectable beauty?

The future of skin rejuvenation is here with the latest in injectable beauty, promising deeper hydration and more potent cellular repair than Botox or fillers

Polynucleotides – derived from salmon sperm – are more natural and regenerative than other injectables on the market. Photo: Handout
Beauty

4 cream blush sticks for a natural flush and smooth finish like Ariana

These blush sticks deliver natural colour, and are perfect for hydrating your skin and long-lasting colour, unlike their powder or liquid counterparts.

Cream blush sticks last longer on the skin ... just take a look at Ariana Grande at the Los Angeles premiere of Wicked. Photo: FilmMagic
Beauty

Beauty’s latest hero? Why cica, or Centella asiatica, is sprouting everywhere

The botanical wonder started out as an anti-inflammatory and has now graduated to skincare, say dermatologists Dr Jason Stevens and Dr Eugene Tan.

Fame and celebrity

Meet Crystal Renay, Ne-Yo’s ex-wife, reality TV star and entrepreneur

The mother of 3 filed for divorce from the R&B singer-songwriter after discovering that he had fathered a child with another woman while they were married.

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