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Articles and features on skincare, for millennials, including skin care regimes, skin products, product reviews and new releases.
Read on for products to help you get a complexion like Gracie Abrams’. Photo: Hourglass Cosmetics
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What’s in our cosmetics bag this summer: 5 essential beauty brands

Gracie Abrams shows off her flawless complexion in Hourglass’ latest campaign titled Any Time, Any Place, Any Wear after the singer-songwriter was named the brand’s new global partner earlier this year.

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Take a stand for legs: experts advise looking after them better

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Is gel polish still the manicure of choice, or are alternatives better and safer?

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Contouring’s evolution: from ‘carved cheekbones’ to subtle looks and new gadgets

Charlotte Tilbury and Westman Atelier products preserve the skin’s texture; clinics are tapping radio frequency, ultrasound and laser tech; while Sculptra is injected to stimulate collagen production.

Facial contouring has evolved from Kim Kardashian’s comical “carved” cheekbone selfies of the 2010s, to today’s subtler looks, at-home gadgets and bio-stimulating injectables. Photo: Handout
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Style Edit: Find tranquillity with Pañpuri’s Thai wellness philosophy

Founder Vorravit Siripark explored Thailand’s ancient traditions to create products that are ‘quiet, grounding and deeply sensorial’, including a new fragrance evoking the beauty of the Andaman Sea.

Trending in China

Public shock as Taiwan actress reveals face pinned with needles from skin therapy

Award-winning entertainer says she is ‘pretty good’ at putting up with pain as medical expert warns of potential scarring.

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Thai beauty is taking off – and Cathy Doll’s owner Karmart is its star

Wongwiwat and Pongwiwat Theekhakhirikul discuss starting as a family business, Trump tariffs, and offering premium products.

Wongwiwat (left) and Pongwiwat (right) Theekhakhirikul celebrating the 15th anniversary of Karmart in 2024. Photo: Handout
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Why are Gwyneth Paltrow and TikTokkers shunning sunscreen, despite the science?

Sunscreen’s long track record of contributing to healthier skin is no match for social media, which often favours entertainment over facts: experts weigh in on the rising tide of misinformation.

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Q&A | Tiny Island creative director Alexis Holm opens up to PostMag

The Swedish designer and driving force behind Tiny Island talks kebabs, Warhammer and wearing weird clothes.

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Skincare mogul Barbara Sturm shares her favourite hot spots and style loves

Discover her top London haunts, love for Desperate Housewives, fave jewellery designer and style icons, and – of course – her skincare secrets, in this exclusive insight into Sturm’s luxurious lifestyle.

Dr Barbara Sturm, the skincare mogul who invented the concept of anti-ageing blood cream, is a pioneer of clean skin. She loves to travel but has yet to find time to visit India. Photo: Handout
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Remember Kim Kardashian’s ‘vampire facial’? A look at regenerative skincare

Forget surface treatments: a new wave of skincare is harnessing the body’s own biological materials – from blood and fat to stem cells – to encourage natural regeneration and rejuvenation from within.

Why the science behind Kim Kardashian’s “vampire facial” remains popular – from platelet-rich plasma therapy to extracting stem cells after liposuction to be used in regenerative treatments. Photo: Getty Images
Style Edit

Style Edit: Grown Alchemist unveils Mother’s Day offers at Hong Kong’s IFC Mall

The brand is offering big savings on ranges including the Face Edit and Awards Edit – whose 3 formulations have all been internationally commended – while new clients get 30% off their first treatment.

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Allies of Skin, the groundbreaking skincare brand inspired by personal trauma

Travis’ brand is stocked by retailers like Sephora, Space NK, Mecca and Cult Beauty, and boasts fans from Uma Thurman to Pedro Pascal and January Jones.

Icons and Influencers

Style according to … Kristina Romanova, CEO of Aman Essentials

The CEO of Aman Essentials tells Style about her favourite luxury stays, London haunts, vintage fashion, beauty must-haves and more.

Kristina Romanova, CEO of Aman Essentials, tells Style about her favourite luxury stays, London haunts, vintage fashion, beauty must-haves and more. Photo: Handout
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Q&A | Ultra Violette brings Aussie SPF expertise to upmarket sunscreen products

Co-founder Ava Chandler-Matthews tells Style about how the Australian brand has combined skincare and sun protection, eschewing the heavy tone of most sunscreens in favour of more inviting textures.

Ava Chandler-Matthews (left) and Bec Jefferd, founders of Australian beauty brand Ultra Violette, want to take the “grudge step” out of applying sunscreen. Photo: Handout
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How truffles went from ancient culinary delicacy to modern skincare solution

Brands like d’Alba, Fresh and Neogen are incorporating the feisty fungus into their products, with the promise of enhancing skin tone and creating a radiant and youthful complexion.

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.

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What to do in Hong Kong

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

Quaff some Pharrell Williams champagne, learn how to care better for your dog, revisit an iconic Hong Kong movie and more this weekend.

Fresh handmade cosmetics company Lush has launched an Easter collection, available at Hong Kong and Macau stores this weekend. Photo: Lush
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Why organic compound salicylic acid is the unsung superhero of skincare

This powerful exfoliant effectively tackles oily skin, breakouts and blackheads by diving in deep to unclog pores and reduce inflammation while refreshing the skin.

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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.

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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.

Facial hair on women has been a largely unspoken issue, but that is changing. Photo: Trunk Archive
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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.

The market for waterless beauty products, such as these Brixy Bars, is growing as customers turn on to their greater sustainability and benefits when travelling. Photo: Handout
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.

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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.

CAP Beauty’s Serotoner taps into the power of Griffonia, a plant loaded with 5-HTP – the precursor to serotonin. Photo: Handout
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
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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.

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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.

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