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Skincare
Articles and features on skincare, for millennials, including skin care regimes, skin products, product reviews and new releases.
US-based brewer Olga Sorzano’s latest venture is A Culture Factory, a line of kombucha-infused skincare products. Photo: A Culture Factory
Food and Drinks

Her grandmother used kombucha as a face toner. She does the same today

Inspired by her grandmother, a US-based brewer, chef and culinary instructor has just released a line of kombucha-infused skincare products.

Style Edit

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

Martha Stewart

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

Beauty

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
Beauty

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’.

Beauty

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.

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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
Beauty

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.

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.

Beauty

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?

Harrods Beauty Advent Calendar 2025. Photo: Handout
Beauty

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.

Chanel Beauty’s Les 4 Ombres Boutons eye shadow palettes, which come in four richly hued collections named Mademoiselle, Couture, Stellaire and Baroque. Photo: Handout
Beauty

How to choose anti-ageing products according to your skin type

Experts suggest there are ways to determine whether your skin is ‘wrinkle-dominant’ or ‘sagging-dominant’ – here’s what to know.

Beauty

4 setting sprays to keep your make-up intact, from Nars and Fenty to Sephora

Formulas to lock in make-up, boost skin hydration and guard against pollution, offering long-lasting wear in finishes from matte to dewy.

Beauty

Deodorant became its own beauty category – here’s how to navigate the chaos

From AKT’s balm-to-powder formula to Aesop’s botanical sticks and Fussy’s refillable applicators, here’s how to choose what works best.

Evolvetogether natural deodorant. Photo: Handout
Beauty

Is your mobile secretly sabotaging your skincare?

Got all the products but your skin’s still a mess? Chances are, the culprits are things you come into contact with every day, from the indoor air at home to your choice of detergent.

Silk pillowcases like those from Molodo are said to be good for keeping skin smooth, but make sure all your bed linen is regularly laundered in gentle detergents to prevent germ build-up or even allergies. Photo: Handout
Asia travel

Kim K-favoured The Demis Clinic’s Dr Joe on Thai medical wellness

The Demis Clinic – which attracts celebrities from Kim Kardashian to Bella Ranee Campen – has built up a loyal fan base, and with good reason.

Beauty

Meet Taiwan-born beauty influencer Katie Fang, who parties with Rihanna

The viral TikTok sensation has worked with Caudalie, Mugler and Too Faced – but how did she get so famous in the first place?

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Beauty

Beyond the TikTok hype – do kojic acid soap bars actually work?

Beauty influencers sing the orange bars’ praises, but do they really deliver on promises to fade dark spots, even out skin tone and brighten complexions?

Kojic acid soap, such as Kitsch’s, is popular on social media – but does it really work? Photo: Handout
Beauty

News and releases from major beauty brands this autumn

Besides new product drops, Tom Holland was declared the global ambassador and face of Prada Beauty’s latest men’s fragrance, Prada Paradigme eau de parfum.

Beauty

What’s behind the hair oil revival, and should you jump on the trend?

The age-old practice of hair oiling is gaining new adherents, but not every oil works for every hair type and condition.

Beauty

The 4 best hand wash and lotion pairings for hydrated, healthy hands

Try these elevated hand essentials crafted to comfort and revive skin, from Le Labo and Grown Alchemist to Bamford and Aesop.

Products from Le Labo, Aesop and Grown Alchemist to keep your hands soft all year round. Photos: Handout
Beauty

Face powder is back and better than ever

Boasting skincare benefits, SPF formulations and luxe finishes, face powders are making a comeback – one that even dewy skin aficionados will be able to get behind.

Jisoo wearing Dior’s Forever Cushion Powder; Supergoop! Resetting 100 Mineral Powder. Photos: Handout
Wellness

Explainer | What is LED therapy? How it benefits skin, body and blood flow

Victoria Beckham and Kim Kardashian use LED light therapy for skincare, but it also has anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving health effects.

Tourism

Kids’ massages? Baby yoga? Luxury spa resorts that target whole families

From ‘mini-me’ massages to teen facials and baby reflexology, spas once only for grown-ups now aim to relieve stress for their children, too.

How to age well

10 stars over 80 who are ageing beautifully, from Helen Mirren to Martha Stewart

For celebrities like Priscilla Presley, Sophia Loren and Jane Fonda, age appears to be just a number – so what are their beauty secrets?

Rita Moreno, Joan Collins and Priscilla Presley are all over 80 but still looking fabulous. Photos: Getty Images, @joancollinsdbe/Instagram
Louis Vuitton

Beauty legend Pat McGrath on developing Louis Vuitton’s first make-up range

The artist established her own line called Pat McGrath Labs, after a career collaborating with houses from Maison Margiela and Schiaparelli to Miu Miu.

Pat McGrath is a natural choice for the launch of La Beauté Louis Vuitton, the luxury giant’s first make-up range. Photo: Handout
Beauty

How luxury beauty packaging is balancing sustainability and sensory allure

Tactile details matter in the beauty industry – as luxury players from Dior, Hermès and Chanel, to Tom Ford and Byredo understand.

Beauty

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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