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Skincare
Articles and features on skincare, for millennials, including skin care regimes, skin products, product reviews and new releases.
Cuticle oils, such as this offering from Hermès, provide deep hydration and are essential for maintaining healthy, well-groomed hands. Photo: Handout
Beauty

4 luxe moisturising treatments for your nails and cuticles

Luxurious nail care to maintain your perfect manicure, from Dior, Hermès, L’Occitane and Brion.

Beauty

5 summer beauty highlights from Zendaya, Chanel, Dior and more

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

How an HKU-developed eczema product could help fight superbug threat

Wellness

Want glowing skin on a budget? Experts share their top products and routines

A trio of skincare experts reveal their affordable, science-backed routines that include peptides, vitamin C, retinoids and SPF.

(From left) Beauty scientist Manessa Lormejuste and cosmetic chemists Ginger King and Alec Batis share tips on how to find quality skincare on a budget. Photo: Lormco, Ginger King and Sweet Chemistry
Beauty

What caffeine in skincare really does for dark circles and puffiness

The stimulant penetrates quickly, narrows blood vessels and eases swelling – but results depend on what’s behind your tired-looking eyes.

Beauty

Beauty sleep? The skincare products migrating from bathroom to bedroom

K-beauty did it a long time ago, but now bedside beauty is rising alongside ‘sleepmaxxing’, from Laneige’s Lip Sleeping Mask to silk and self-heating eye masks.

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Beauty

Debunking myths about face oils – and how the right type can benefit you

Experts say these oils balance your skin and reduce inflammation – celebrities like Princess Kate, Jennifer Aniston and Gwyneth Paltrow agree.

Despite having played a role in beauty regimens for millennia, face oils still get a bad rap. Photo: Handout
India

Meet Diya Joukani, the social media star seen with Rihanna at a Fenty event

The viral designer has over half a million followers on Instagram and filmed a ‘cool girl from India’-style video with Rihanna in Mumbai.

Icons and Influencers

Style according to … J.J. Martin, founder of Milan-based La DoubleJ

The high-vibration, maximalist designer on channelled wisdom, goddess energy, and building a colourful life with intention.

Beauty

8 pharmacy products to buy when in France, from barrier balm to micellar water

From Caudalie’s face mist to Nuxe’s dry oil for body and hair, these are the finds that genuinely earn their place in your luggage.

La Rosée Sun Stick SPF50 is one of the many popular beauty products you can find at Citypharma, or other pharmacy chains across France. Photo: Handout
Beauty

From beef tallow to salmon sperm, natural skincare products are on the rise

Cosmetics firms used to shy away from them, but now animal-based skincare products fly off shelves. Experts weigh in on their effectiveness.

Animal-based skincare products, including beef tallow, are gaining popularity across social media and at high-end spas. But are they effective, or can they be harmful? Experts weigh in. Photo: Shutterstock
Beauty

Video | The Iran war is going to hurt your skincare routine

The region has seen plastic use surge by 900% since 1990, making Asia responsible for nearly a third of global plastic consumption.

Beauty

4 of the best vitamin C serums for supple and glowing skin

By the likes of Augustinus Bader and Dr. Barbara Sturm, these serums feature advanced formulas to stimulate collagen production and help combat ageing.

Grooming

5 top grooming trends for men this spring – like Paul Anthony Kelly’s stubble

From Dior hair care and the Love Story actor’s stubble secrets to buzz cuts, Byredo’s Bal d’Afrique fragrance, and Grown Alchemist’s glow-boosting oil.

Paul Anthony Kelly poses during a photocall before the Dior fall/winter 2026 women’s ready-to-wear collection show during Paris Fashion Week in Paris on March 3. Photo: Reuters
Beauty

The latest beauty drops from Chanel, Le Labo, Make Up For Ever and more

Grab some Paddington Bear themed soaps or wardrobe staples evoking your self-care routine, and how far would you go for a comb?

Our latest round-up of beauty product releases crosses all categories. Photo: Handout
Fame and celebrity

Style according to ... TV presenter and entrepreneur Georgina Wilson-Burnand

The TV presenter and Sunnies entrepreneur shares her style icons including Carolyn Bessette, Manila hang-outs, and love for gifting locally woven pieces.

Beauty

Is your skin stressed? Experts explain how to fight inflammation and keep it calm

Unlock the science behind anti-stress products by the likes of Chanel, Laneige and SkinCeuticals, and help your skin stay calm and resilient.

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Beauty

Why your scalp care routine is just as important as hair care

Dandruff persists due to scalp imbalances, not poor hygiene – but regular care with antifungal shampoos and gentle serums can help manage it.

French brand Typology makes natural vegan skincare, including a scalp care line. Photo: Handout
Icons and Influencers

Style according to … Pearl Lam, the Hong Kong-born founder of Pearl Lam Projects

The gallerist and curator shares some of her favourite things, from the paintings of Kerry James Marshall to the energy of Shanghai’s Xiangyang Park.

Beauty

Are LED face masks skincare’s secret weapon or a flash in the pan?

Kendall Jenner and Hailey Bieber swear by them, but what is the truth behind celebrity glow trends and red light therapy?

Beauty

Romi Beauty’s founders on creating multitasking products for Asian skin

Arissa Cheo, Yoyo Cao and Lin Ting sat down with Style as the Singaporean make-up and skincare brand lands at Sephora in Hong Kong.

Romi Beauty founders (from left) Yoyo Cao, Arissa Cheo and Lin Ting want the Singaporean brand to highlight natural beauty rather than hide it. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong society

Hongkonger denied refund despite HK$170,000 hair transplant ‘falling out’ in a year

Consumer Council warns against exaggerated claims of effectiveness after surge in complaints over scalp inflammation, artificial hair detachment.

Complaints related to hair transplant, hair growth, and hair and scalp care services reached 33, 19 and 13, respectively, between 2023 and 2025. Photo: Shutterstock
Style Edit

Style Edit: Lane Crawford’s beauty rewards are gifts you’ll actually want

Elevate your self-care with Lane Crawford’s HK$8.8M Beauty Rewards Programme and redeem products from brands like Skit and Tom Ford Beauty.

Icons and Influencers

Style according to … Paris-born, New York-based designer Joseph Altuzarra

From Rosalía on repeat, and skincare by Dr. Barbara Sturm and CeraVe, to New York hotspots, and chic hotels in Paris and Tennessee.

Wellness

Celebrities turn to this acclaimed doctor’s rejuvenating gut health advice

The likes of Penélope Cruz, Sofía Vergara and Gwyneth Paltrow are loyal clients who have adopted Dr Nigma Talib’s diet-focused methods to deal with ageing.

Dr Nigma Talib is a naturopathy practitioner who believes what we eat and drink can reverse the signs of ageing. Photo: Handout
China exports

Can China’s cosmetics brands rival K-beauty and refashion global markets?

Once the top export market for South Korean cosmetics, Chinese firms lead at home and have made headway overseas – but gaps remain.

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Wellness

How celebrity wellness brands are reshaping self-care

From wellness OG Gwyneth Paltrow, to newer entrepreneurs like Halle Berry, celebrities have shifted their focus from beauty to health.

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.

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