https://www.scmp.com/rss/12119/feed en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com If you suspect this year’s summer make-up trends – glitter lids, statement lips, pink concealer – have come by way of TikTok, you are not far off. The best thing about trends, though, is that they come and go; feel free to cherry-pick what you like, says London-based make-up artist Elizabeth Marley. “Trends are just a bit of fun, a way to experiment which is what make-up is all about. If I like something I go with it; if I don’t, I move past,” she tells the Post. “There’s no judgment in make-up;... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3217864/tiktok-trendy-looks-summer-2023-underpainting-cloud-skin-make-artists-beauty-trends-you-will-see?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3217864/tiktok-trendy-looks-summer-2023-underpainting-cloud-skin-make-artists-beauty-trends-you-will-see?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 24 Apr 2023 08:15:07 +0000 AS THE NEW YEAR rolls in, along with it comes a plethora of trends and buzzwords, and in the spa world it's no different. Spa Finder, a US resource group that conducts yearly trend predictions within the industry, says changes are afoot for spa-goers. Using spas to socialise, spa fusion and spa detoxing will become more popular, while savvy customers will demand organic products, seek speciality spa retreats and residential spa living. 'As the spa lifestyle is woven more prominently... https://www.scmp.com/article/576826/spoiled-choice?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/576826/spoiled-choice?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 28 Dec 2006 16:00:00 +0000 THERE'S NO DOUBT a new hairstyle can boost your spirits. Compliments from friends flow like champagne and your confidence soars. But what do you do when a trip to the hair salon has the opposite effect? Most people can recount at least one horror story that has the victim in hiding and avoiding mirrors for at least six weeks. But according to hairstylists, there are simple guidelines that should have you leaving the salon feeling sexy rather than embarrassed. They also have tips on how... https://www.scmp.com/article/575098/make-cut?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/575098/make-cut?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 11 Dec 2006 16:00:00 +0000 Men aren't immune to the quest for the perfect complexion, according to Ziz Skincare for Men manager Joseph Fung. 'Stress can take its toll on men's skin,' he says. The rise of the metro-sexual helped fuel the boom in men's use of skincare products. 'A smart and clean appearance is just as important to men now as it is to women,' Fung says. His clients include fashion designers, actors, newscasters, athletes, architects, entrepreneurs and chief executives. Fung says men's pores are... https://www.scmp.com/article/568774/poor-pore-pitiful-him?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/568774/poor-pore-pitiful-him?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 23 Oct 2006 16:00:00 +0000 SIMPLE SKINCARE IS a thing of the past. Nowadays, our skin gets just as stressed as we do. Red cheeks, greasy or parched skin and pimples are often the bane of women faced with the pressures of modern life. If you need more than a simple cleanse, tone and moisturise routine to improve your skin, learning about how to treat some of the more common conditions could be the first step to saving face. Rosacea Rosy cheeks may be the lady-like ideal, but rosacea is not so glamorous. Often called acne... https://www.scmp.com/article/568772/face-saving-exercises?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/568772/face-saving-exercises?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 23 Oct 2006 16:00:00 +0000 DURING THE NIGHT, the body works to restore the stressful effects of the day, giving the skin ample time to revitalise and repair itself. Whether you've had enough sleep or too little, it will be on display for all to see the next morning. Tell-tale signs include puffy or swollen skin, dark circles and droopy eyes. According to ACNeilson's latest global survey on sleeping patterns, Hong Kong ranked a close second after Taiwan in the highest number of night owls, with 31 per cent of people... https://www.scmp.com/article/566200/rest-assured?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/566200/rest-assured?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 02 Oct 2006 16:00:00 +0000 How you start the morning will ultimately determine the tone for the day. Not everyone can be a chirpy morning person, but hitting the snooze button and chugging coffee isn't the answer. Han Lin, Club Oasis manager at the Grand Hyatt Beijing, suggests rising the same time every morning and devoting between 30 and 60 minutes to yourself. 'This doesn't necessarily mean meditation; you can use this time to pamper yourself.' Lin suggests light exercise, such as yoga poses or stretching for 30... https://www.scmp.com/article/566198/give-yourself-time-day?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/566198/give-yourself-time-day?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 02 Oct 2006 16:00:00 +0000 WHETHER YOU'RE a boundary-pushing 20-year-old, a career-driven thirty-something, a financially secure 40-year-old, or fit, fabulous and 50, each decade of life brings different health conditions and problems. Lifestyle, work habits, peer pressure, and family and social expectations are all contributing factors, but don't despair: it's not too late to safeguard your wellbeing at any age. Here, health and medical experts outline what to be aware of - and how to deal with it - from your 20s to... https://www.scmp.com/article/561849/time-goes?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/561849/time-goes?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 27 Aug 2006 16:00:00 +0000 Four makeup artists reveal their essentials when it comes to cosmetic bags: - US-based Natasha Sowry's must-haves are a good lip gloss and lip moisturiser (coloured or plain), lip liner, a moisturising foundation, an eye shadow compact and eyeliner. And to freshen up or clear up any mistakes, she recommends cleansing wipes. - For Tan Tian from Beijing, the basics are lipstick, lip balm, mascara, foundation, eyelash curlers and blusher. He says a small can of water spray is handy to to... https://www.scmp.com/article/535382/experts-spill-beans-bag-tricks?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/535382/experts-spill-beans-bag-tricks?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 06 Feb 2006 16:00:00 +0000 IF YOU HAD a makeup artist on hand each morning, applying cosmetics would be easy. But unless you live in the pampered world of celebrities, it's something you have to do yourself - and the results are there for everyone to see. Beauty blunders are common, but can be avoided if you grasp the basics, says US-based freelance makeup artist Natasha Sowry. And one universal rule with makeup is that less is more. 'Subtle makeup enhances the face, and too much is scary, regardless of age or... https://www.scmp.com/article/535383/mastering-makeup?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/535383/mastering-makeup?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 06 Feb 2006 16:00:00 +0000 A typical greasy hangover breakfast is the usual approach to a hangover. But you may want to rethink this. Naturopath David Stelfox suggests sipping green tea or lemon juice and water, beetroot, carrot, celery and ginger juice to ease the queasy tummy. Digestive supplements may also help. If you're trying to face Monday morning with little or no sleep, don't rely on caffeine to see you through the day. While a strong coffee may stimulate the circulation and provide a temporary energy... https://www.scmp.com/article/529885/be-kind-your-body-and-beat-those-monday-blues?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/529885/be-kind-your-body-and-beat-those-monday-blues?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 18 Dec 2005 16:00:00 +0000 WORK HARD, PLAY HARD is the motto many Hong Kong professionals live by. But is it all it's cracked up to be? Nursing the mother of all hangovers after an indulgent weekend isn't much fun on a Monday, and it's not an unfamiliar malady on weekdays during the festive season. Despite the fact that most people know the price of too much booze, we may not always know what's too much - or how to best deal with the after-effects. According to Hong Kong government guidelines, the daily alcohol... https://www.scmp.com/article/529883/survive-revive?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/529883/survive-revive?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 18 Dec 2005 16:00:00 +0000 FROM ACNE TO menstrual cramps, many conditions traditionally associated with teenagers continue into adulthood. Hong Kong accountant Simone Lockard, 29, has suffered from 'embarrassingly dry and itchy skin' since she was a child. 'When I finished studying and started full-time work, it became a bigger deal,' she says. 'I wanted to be confident when I met new people, but eczema doesn't really do much for your confidence.' Lockard isn't alone. Many people suffer such problems into adulthood... https://www.scmp.com/article/524850/sick-it-all?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/524850/sick-it-all?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 13 Nov 2005 16:00:00 +0000 INHERITING BROWN EYES, freckles and a penchant for designer footwear is one thing, but smothering your spots with toothpaste at your mother's insistence may not be such a good idea. Some experts say those myths and old wives' tales that have been a part of many people's daily routine could be doing more harm than good. But don't think the claims of hi-tech beauty creams and so-called clinically tested ingredients have all the answers either. So, how do we separate fact from fiction without... https://www.scmp.com/article/514051/dont-myth-around?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/514051/dont-myth-around?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 29 Aug 2005 16:00:00 +0000 I-Spa manager Siririat Fungkhajon says one beauty rule to live by is to use all-natural products on your skin. But despite the all-natural claims of many beauty brands, she says that 'the only thing that's all-natural is the stuff you can eat and find in the kitchen. 'I use plain yoghurt to cleanse and brown sugar to exfoliate, both at home and on spa clients.' Although plant, flower and vegetable extracts may be natural, it's always best to test on a small section of skin and wait 24... https://www.scmp.com/article/514052/if-you-cant-stand-your-skin-get-kitchen?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/514052/if-you-cant-stand-your-skin-get-kitchen?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 29 Aug 2005 16:00:00 +0000 NONSENSE OR NOT, surely everyone has sneaked a peek at their horoscope at some stage. Not Michael Shermer, editor-in-chief of Sceptic magazine and director of the US Sceptics Society. He not only ignores his daily horoscope, he's made a career out of debunking so-called fortune-telling. Shermer says the unknown isn't so mysterious, and that astrologists, palm-readers, tarot card-readers and the like are all graduates of the same school of make-believe. 'They employ a cold-reading technique... https://www.scmp.com/article/510971/telltale-signs?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/510971/telltale-signs?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 04 Aug 2005 16:00:00 +0000 According to the Hong Kong Tourism Commission, fortune-tellers on Temple Street charge about $100-$800, depending on your needs. They're usually available for consultation from 4pm to midnight. Supposedly, the more you pay, the more accurate their calculations. A basic face or palm reading will cost about $100-$200. For about $400, they'll more precisely predict your career path, love life and family by your birthday. The most expensive consultations cost about $1,000. In this case,... https://www.scmp.com/article/510970/seeking-your-fortune?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/510970/seeking-your-fortune?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 04 Aug 2005 16:00:00 +0000