https://www.scmp.com/rss/325619/feed en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Aidan Jones Aidan Jones The face of beauty in Asia is changing, says Dr Dissapong Panithaporn. He should know, as he sees it every day in Thailand. The younger generation, women and men in their mid-twenties, are edging away from plastic surgery and fillers towards something more natural, the leading Thai dermatologist said. ‘’The whole trend has shifted from anti-ageing to longevity of skin, prevention and preservation rather than correction or repair,’’ Dissapong – better known as Dr Joe – said from his Bangkok... https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3353848/move-over-k-beauty-thailand-next-big-thing-aesthetics?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3353848/move-over-k-beauty-thailand-next-big-thing-aesthetics?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 17 May 2026 05:30:05 +0000 Carolina Malis Carolina Malis It’s easy to think of perfume as something that happens mid-air. The bottle comes out, the spray is sprayed, and suddenly you’re wrapped in a cloud of smoky wood, fresh citrus or powdery, herbal green forest after the rain. But the once spritz-centric category is being nudged sideways by a format that’s been in the background all along: solid perfume. In the past year, solids have multiplied into refillable compacts and twist-up sticks, quietly taking over #PerfumeTok and fragrance counters as... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/trends/article/3353087/why-solid-fragrance-discreet-luxury-beauty-habit-taking-over-perfumetok?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/trends/article/3353087/why-solid-fragrance-discreet-luxury-beauty-habit-taking-over-perfumetok?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 11 May 2026 22:00:09 +0000 Carolina Malis Carolina Malis Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen have been tucking their hair into their coats since at least 2004, when photographs from that era show the pair hiding low ponytails under buttoned jackets and fur collars. Nobody called it anything back then. It was just how they looked: slightly undone, entirely deliberate and completely their own. But recently, this habit has quietly acquired a name – one that has spread fast enough to reach runways and front rows. The Olsen tuck is, at its most literal, the act of... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/trends/article/3352625/explainer-what-olsen-tuck-and-how-did-it-become-beauty-statement?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/trends/article/3352625/explainer-what-olsen-tuck-and-how-did-it-become-beauty-statement?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 06 May 2026 09:47:51 +0000 Divia Harilela Divia Harilela There are some beauty products that always spark a fierce debate. Chief among them are face oils. Over the years they have fallen in and out of favour no matter which celebrity is using them – Gwyneth Paltrow, Kate Middleton and Jennifer Aniston are all fans – or what’s trending on TikTok (the most popular is still Biossance’s Squalane and Vitamin C Rose Oil). Love or hate them, face oils have a long history and date back to ancient Egypt and Rome, where plant-based varieties like castor, sesame... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/wellness/article/3352376/truth-about-face-oils-which-have-been-part-beauty-regimens-ancient-egypt?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/wellness/article/3352376/truth-about-face-oils-which-have-been-part-beauty-regimens-ancient-egypt?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 05 May 2026 04:00:09 +0000 Ishani Sarkar Ishani Sarkar Rihanna’s recent visit to India has been making headlines across the country. The “Umbrella” singer landed in Mumbai for Fenty Beauty Ki Haveli, a pop-up event for her cosmetics brand held at the Phoenix Palladium, which opened on April 25 and continues until May 4. “Still daydreaming about one of the most unforgettable and heartwarming experiences!” RiRi wrote on her Instagram, celebrating the trip. Fenty Beauty Ki Haveli attracted A-listers and influencers alike, who interacted with the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3352043/meet-diya-joukani-instagram-star-seen-rihanna-fenty-beauty-event-mumbai?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3352043/meet-diya-joukani-instagram-star-seen-rihanna-fenty-beauty-event-mumbai?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 03 May 2026 10:00:08 +0000 Carolina Malis Carolina Malis After years of clean-girl skin and the quiet reign of black mascara, coloured lashes are back as an act of rebellion that doesn’t demand a new personality, a smoky eye or the kind of precision that turns winged liner into a high-stakes sport. Bold in concept, surprisingly polite in execution – one swipe is enough to look like you tried without looking like you’re trying. The runway helped make the case by treating lashes like an accessory on their own. At the spring/summer 2026 collections, Anna... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/trends/article/3351843/princess-diana-dua-lipa-how-wear-coloured-lashes?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/trends/article/3351843/princess-diana-dua-lipa-how-wear-coloured-lashes?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 02 May 2026 20:00:09 +0000 Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre A former journalist who’s been living in Milan for well over two decades, California native J.J. Martin turned her impeccable taste and love for all things fabulous into La DoubleJ, a fashion and lifestyle label known for its bold prints, colourful aesthetic and “good vibes all around”, as the saying goes. Here, Martin shares her favourite finds from her adopted hometown of Milan and beyond. What I’m watching My favourite things to engage with are the consciousness teachings, lessons or... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3351836/style-according-jj-martin-founder-milan-based-la-doublej?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3351836/style-according-jj-martin-founder-milan-based-la-doublej?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 01 May 2026 23:00:13 +0000 Sam Beltran Sam Beltran A viral appearance in the swimsuit round by a male beauty pageant contestant in the Philippines has sparked a wider debate about male beauty standards and whether pageantry is ready to make room for people who do not fit its traditional ideals. RJ Perkins, 21, drew widespread attention after a video showed him strutting across an outdoor stage during the swimwear segment of Mister Pampanga, held in the province of Pampanga, north of Manila. Unlike the chiselled bodies typically associated with... https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3351987/male-pageant-contestants-viral-swimsuit-walk-sparks-body-image-debate-philippines?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3351987/male-pageant-contestants-viral-swimsuit-walk-sparks-body-image-debate-philippines?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 30 Apr 2026 07:46:29 +0000 Carolina Malis Carolina Malis French souvenir shops are certainly cute. But if you’re even mildly skincare obsessed, you already know the real French flex isn’t a beret: it’s a pharmacy bag heavy enough to count as hand luggage. TikTok has helped turn French pharmacy shopping into a travel ritual, with #frenchpharmacy reaching more than 130 million views. In Paris, the best known is Citypharma – the kind of place you can get lost in, even if you swear you’re just grabbing sunscreen. This multilevel pharmacy is known for deep... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/trends/article/3351570/8-pharmacy-products-worth-buying-france-la-roche-posay-bioderma?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/trends/article/3351570/8-pharmacy-products-worth-buying-france-la-roche-posay-bioderma?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:00:10 +0000 Sheena Khemaney Sheena Khemaney Compact washbags are crucial for organised packers. Not only do they provide quick access to daily essentials, designer models also come in many shapes and sizes, suiting individual needs – and fitting for the style-conscious. Our picks, below, all feature iconic branding and are easy to carry from point A to B. Gucci Gucci’s GG Icon logo-print coated-canvas washbag (US$640) is made from supple black leather and features the brand’s signature striped webbing handle on one side. Available at Mr... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3351580/4-best-designer-washbags-your-next-trip-gucci-prada?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3351580/4-best-designer-washbags-your-next-trip-gucci-prada?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:00:14 +0000 Ashlyn Chak Ashlyn Chak As part of the ongoing Y2K revival, there has been a global resurgence in tooth gems – and the trend is steadily gaining traction in Hong Kong. These semi-permanent dental fixtures, which became popular among subcultures in the 1990s, are usually just a few millimetres in size and are applied to the surface of the tooth with an adhesive. Most Hong Kong establishments offering them double as makers of grillz – removable decorative dental covers – or tattoo parlours, and there is even one dentist... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3350815/inside-hong-kongs-tooth-gem-trend-fans-add-sparkle-their-smiles?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3350815/inside-hong-kongs-tooth-gem-trend-fans-add-sparkle-their-smiles?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 21 Apr 2026 09:15:07 +0000 Associated Press Associated Press Bryan Vander Dussen spent years as a dairy farmer before shifting to selling farm-raised beef. In the past year, he and his wife have been making another transition: cooking up recipes in their kitchen that turn organ fat from his animals into tallow balm that buyers are eager to slather on their skin. One of the tricky parts is coming up with formulas that don’t smell like pot roast. “You see it everywhere, so we were like, ‘Why don’t we do this?’” he says. “Some of the feedback is, ‘We don’t... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3350719/beef-tallow-salmon-sperm-natural-skincare-products-are-rise-do-they-work?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3350719/beef-tallow-salmon-sperm-natural-skincare-products-are-rise-do-they-work?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:15:29 +0000 Sheena Khemaney Sheena Khemaney Vitamin C serums are powerhouse products that help you achieve supple and glowing skin. The ingredient, favoured by top dermatologists, is generally used to brighten the complexion and stimulate collagen production, which helps reduce the appearance of pigmentation and other signs of ageing. Many use it before applying sunscreen in the morning. Here are four stand-out serums to consider adding to your vanity. Augustinus Bader Loyal fans of Augustinus Bader now have another one of the brand’s... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/trends/article/3350171/4-best-vitamin-c-serums-supple-and-glowing-skin?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/trends/article/3350171/4-best-vitamin-c-serums-supple-and-glowing-skin?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 15 Apr 2026 22:00:10 +0000 Sheena Khemaney Sheena Khemaney Fellas, here are more ways to keep yourself looking good and feeling fresh as we move into the warmer season. Our latest round-up of product releases and trends from the world of beauty cover all bases, from skincare and hair to fragrances. We may even have some grooming tips for you from the fashion week runways … Dior Sauvage Loyal fans of Dior Sauvage, one of the world’s most popular men’s fragrances, are going to want to add the recently launched Hydrating Shampoo and Hair Serum to their... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3349599/5-top-grooming-trends-men-spring-paul-anthony-kellys-stubble-new-dior-sauvage-products?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3349599/5-top-grooming-trends-men-spring-paul-anthony-kellys-stubble-new-dior-sauvage-products?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 12 Apr 2026 22:00:10 +0000 Sheena Khemaney Sheena Khemaney Attention beauty lovers – you’re in for a real treat this month. Our latest round-up of product releases from the world of beauty traverses all categories, from skincare and make-up to hair, fragrances and even clothing. Go on and scroll to see what items are worth adding to your cart. Lush Cosmetics x Paddington British retailer Lush Cosmetics and Paddington Bear, one of the world’s most adored fictional characters, have released a super cute collection featuring the brand’s handmade bath... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3348771/fragrances-skincare-latest-beauty-drops-chanel-le-labo-make-ever-and-more?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3348771/fragrances-skincare-latest-beauty-drops-chanel-le-labo-make-ever-and-more?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 07 Apr 2026 02:00:08 +0000 Gloria Tso Gloria Tso From representing her home country on magazine covers to running a global beauty brand, British-Filipina model Georgina Wilson-Burnand is the quintessential “It” girl in all respects. The former host of Asia’s Next Top Model co-founded Sunnies Studios in the Philippines back in 2013, and has since expanded it from what was once a small line of stylish sunglasses to a full-on beauty brand offering a wide range of eyewear services as well as skincare and cosmetic products. Wilson-Burnand – a... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3348471/georgina-wilson-burnand-reveals-her-beauty-secrets-travel-favourites-and-white-lotus-obsession?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3348471/georgina-wilson-burnand-reveals-her-beauty-secrets-travel-favourites-and-white-lotus-obsession?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 05 Apr 2026 22:00:10 +0000 Carolina Malis Carolina Malis There’s a specific shade of green that now lives in the skincare aisle, the kind that promises to calm, repair and reset your complexion in a single swipe. Add a few reassuring words like microbiome-friendly, barrier-supporting or soothing, and suddenly everything from your cleanser to your lip balm is positioned as emotional support skincare. And it makes sense. Most of us feel a little frazzled, so the idea that our skin might also need calming down is oddly comforting. But the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/trends/article/3348379/secret-calm-epidermis-might-be-soothing-anti-inflammatory-skincare?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/trends/article/3348379/secret-calm-epidermis-might-be-soothing-anti-inflammatory-skincare?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 03 Apr 2026 22:00:07 +0000 Yating Yang Yating Yang In ancient China, it was not uncommon to use animal excrement in beauty treatments, a practice exemplified by Manchu Empress Dowager Cixi (1835–1908), who reportedly included bird droppings in her lifelong skincare routine. Cixi, who rose from a low-ranking concubine to power as regent, effectively ruled the Qing dynasty (1644–1911) for nearly 50 years, from 1861 until her death in 1908. While she navigated China through major challenges such as the Boxer Rebellion, foreign imperialism, and... https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3348550/why-empress-dowager-cixi-and-people-ancient-china-used-animal-faeces-beauty-routines?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3348550/why-empress-dowager-cixi-and-people-ancient-china-used-animal-faeces-beauty-routines?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 01 Apr 2026 01:00:13 +0000 Carolina Malis Carolina Malis At some point in the last few years, the scalp quietly became prime real estate. We now have pre-wash masks, microbiome mists, and entire TikTok rabbit holes dedicated to “scalp cycling”. And yet, for all the newness, one very old character keeps crashing the party: flakes. You think you’ve “handled” them – switched shampoos, maybe bought the fancy scrub, but a few weeks later, there they are again, dusting your shoulders like unrequested confetti. “Recurring flaking is usually a sign that the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/wellness/article/3348366/why-your-scalp-care-routine-just-important-hair-care-and-not-just-because-dandruff?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/wellness/article/3348366/why-your-scalp-care-routine-just-important-hair-care-and-not-just-because-dandruff?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 31 Mar 2026 22:00:11 +0000 Madeleine Fitzpatrick Madeleine Fitzpatrick There is a particular sensibility in French perfumery that places the bottle at its heart. The vessel is no afterthought: rather, fragrance and crystal are conceived together, as one creative gesture. Henry Jacques, the French maison that has long operated at the rarefied edge of haute parfumerie, has made this instinct its point of pride. Among the house’s creations, Les Toupies collection pushes that idea a step further. The series takes its name, and the flacons their design, from memories... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3348362/style-edit-henry-jacques-les-toupies-where-crystal-artistry-meets-nostalgia?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3348362/style-edit-henry-jacques-les-toupies-where-crystal-artistry-meets-nostalgia?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 31 Mar 2026 02:00:10 +0000 Payal Uttam Payal Uttam As art fever sweeps Hong Kong this weekend with Art Basel, we celebrate three rising female painters from around the world who are redefining figurative art with their signature works. Brooklyn-based Korean artist Eunnam Hong creates meticulous paintings of a mysterious, slender woman with a mop of voluminous curls who appears to be frozen in time. At times, this lanky figure lies asleep or hunched over a table alone. In other cases, multiple replicas of the woman crowd the canvas. Hong is the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3348104/painter-eunnam-hong-explores-identity-through-haunting-self-portraits?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3348104/painter-eunnam-hong-explores-identity-through-haunting-self-portraits?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 27 Mar 2026 22:00:09 +0000 Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre One of the most influential players in the art world, Pearl Lam is also known for her impeccable taste and personal style. Based between Shanghai and London, the Hong Kong-born founder of Pearl Lam Projects has recently made a foray into podcasting with The Pearl Lam Podcast, where she interviews artists, writers, designers and cultural figures. Before the opening of a new exhibition at her Hong Kong gallery for Art Basel 2026, she took some time to talk about her most treasured products and... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3347849/style-according-pearl-lam-hong-kong-born-founder-pearl-lam-galleries?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3347849/style-according-pearl-lam-hong-kong-born-founder-pearl-lam-galleries?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 26 Mar 2026 04:00:12 +0000 Carolina Malis Carolina Malis There’s a certain kind of celebrity selfie that never gets old: the full-face red glow that makes even the most casual bathroom moment look like a scene from a glossy sci-fi film. Victoria Beckham posts hers mid-treatment, Chrissy Teigen wears her mask in bed, Kourtney Kardashian documents entire LED routines on Poosh, and Hailey Bieber famously sent a Medicube device into sell-out chaos after spotlighting it in 2023, a moment that helped grant the brand’s LED tools – today sold by retailers... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/trends/article/3347537/hope-or-hype-can-home-led-face-masks-do-what-they-claim?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/trends/article/3347537/hope-or-hype-can-home-led-face-masks-do-what-they-claim?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 23 Mar 2026 08:00:09 +0000 Sheena Khemaney Sheena Khemaney It wasn’t only the fashion that caught the eye at the biggest fall/winter 2026 ready-to-wear shows in London, Milan and Paris. The hair and make-up, too, had plenty to offer beauty aficionados and style watchers, from chrome glitter accents to red-hot pouts and plenty more. Prada It looks like “tired girl” make-up (yes – that is, in fact, a thing) isn’t going away any time soon. The catwalk stars at Prada, including Bella Hadid and Liu Wen, wore deliberately smudged charcoal eyes, minimal blush... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3347020/fashion-month-hair-and-make-looks-chanels-chrome-glitter-guccis-y2k-revival?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3347020/fashion-month-hair-and-make-looks-chanels-chrome-glitter-guccis-y2k-revival?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 18 Mar 2026 11:00:08 +0000 Gloria Tso Gloria Tso There’s a glow to Romi Beauty’s products – a hint of vibrant lip oil here and a dab of smooth tinted moisturiser there leaves you feeling brighter than before. That’s entirely by design, say the Singaporean founders – Arissa Cheo, Lin Ting and Yoyo Cao – who intend for the brand to highlight natural beauty rather than hide it. Consumers, especially in Asia, have responded well to Romi Beauty’s make-up and skincare hybrids. Not only has the brand been well received in its hometown, says Cao,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/trends/article/3346034/romi-beautys-founders-creating-multitasking-products-asian-skin?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/trends/article/3346034/romi-beautys-founders-creating-multitasking-products-asian-skin?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 11 Mar 2026 02:00:11 +0000 Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre Like most young creatives these days, Australian singer-songwriter and actor Troye Sivan is not defined by one single category and doesn’t like to put himself in a box. The 30-year-old multihyphenate – who has appeared in campaigns for brands such as Prada, Cartier and Valentino – is also the founder of lifestyle and fragrance brand Tsu Lange Yor, a Yiddish toast meaning “to long years”. Sivan’s latest project, however, doesn’t involve fashion, beauty or music. He was recently named creative... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/dining/article/3345712/why-troye-sivans-penfolds-collaboration-unlike-anything-hes-done?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/dining/article/3345712/why-troye-sivans-penfolds-collaboration-unlike-anything-hes-done?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 08 Mar 2026 10:00:11 +0000 Tribune News Service Tribune News Service I am getting a brain massage – and it is sublime. I am lying on a heated massage bed, cocooned in a soft, weighted blanket, as Kayla Faraji caresses my cheeks with billowy, pink goose feathers. She slides them down the sides of my neck and around my bare shoulders, sending chills up my spine. “Now I’m scratching, scratching your chest,” Faraji whispers into my ear, especially breathy. “These are golden nails.” She drags long, prickly iron nail tips up my arms and along my collarbone, filling my... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/travel-leisure/article/3345075/paying-head-orgasm-asmr-spas-are-taking-united-states-heres-why?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/travel-leisure/article/3345075/paying-head-orgasm-asmr-spas-are-taking-united-states-heres-why?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 03 Mar 2026 23:15:07 +0000 Associated Press Associated Press Ornate packaging paired with enticing advertisements that claim expensive shampoos are elixirs for all hair woes can leave one wondering: are the higher prices really worth it? Should I abandon my cheaper mainstay for a more expensive premium brand? Experts say affordable shampoos and conditioners found in supermarkets and chemists can do the job just as well as the pricey versions. They advise consumers to evaluate the ingredients in products, their own scalp and hair concerns, and their entire... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3344858/why-expensive-shampoos-arent-always-best-your-hair?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3344858/why-expensive-shampoos-arent-always-best-your-hair?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 28 Feb 2026 07:15:08 +0000 Oscar Liu Oscar Liu A Hong Kong doctor and a clinic operator were arrested on Thursday in a joint operation by police and health authorities on a Causeway Bay medical facility suspected of performing high-risk hair transplant procedures without a valid licence. Authorities raided the clinic located in the Cameron Commercial Centre on Hennessy Road after receiving a tip-off that it was offering Regenera Activa (RGA) – an autologous cell transplant treatment for hair loss – despite not having the required day... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3344781/hong-kong-doctor-clinic-operator-held-over-illegal-hair-transplant-procedures?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3344781/hong-kong-doctor-clinic-operator-held-over-illegal-hair-transplant-procedures?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:27:01 +0000 Madeleine Fitzpatrick Madeleine Fitzpatrick When it comes to our most treasured possessions, there is often something altogether satisfying about the ritual of housing them. The very act of curation, at such times, speaks to a deep appreciation of craft and beauty – whether you’re commissioning a bespoke watch case, lining a drawer for your vintage linens, or setting up a dedicated nook for your rare books. For those who collect perfume with the kind of passion and discernment others apply to art or design, Henry Jacques has introduced... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3344422/style-edit-henry-jacques-unveils-les-boites-parfums-its-classiques-fragrances?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3344422/style-edit-henry-jacques-unveils-les-boites-parfums-its-classiques-fragrances?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 25 Feb 2026 02:00:09 +0000 Charmaine Mok Charmaine Mok It is a strange, reflective time to be a Chinese millennial woman. This week, as we celebrated the Lunar New Year, the holiday coincided with the release of the Netflix documentary Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model. Watching it felt like a collision of two very different, yet equally judgmental worlds. The documentary is a brutal postmortem of a popular reality competition created by former supermodel Tyra Banks in 2003. For 24 seasons, supermodel hopefuls were pitted against one... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3343876/too-fat-how-americas-next-top-model-and-our-chinese-aunties-gave-us-body-image-issues?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3343876/too-fat-how-americas-next-top-model-and-our-chinese-aunties-gave-us-body-image-issues?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:15:08 +0000 Matthew Cheng Matthew Cheng A man who paid HK$170,000 (US$22,000) for a hair transplant has complained that “nearly all” of the initial 1,000 artificial strands fell out within a year – far earlier than the company’s claim that the results would last more than six years, Hong Kong’s consumer watchdog has revealed. The Consumer Council on Monday warned against exaggerated claims of effectiveness after continuously receiving complaints about scalp inflammation, artificial hair detachment and unsatisfactory... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3343676/hongkonger-denied-refund-after-hk88000-hair-treatment-causes-scalp-bleeding?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3343676/hongkonger-denied-refund-after-hk88000-hair-treatment-causes-scalp-bleeding?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 16 Feb 2026 03:23:55 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter What if you could turn your beauty routine into a pursuit of some very desirable extras? That’s the approach of Lane Crawford’s HK$8.8M Beauty Rewards Programme. It lets you earn your first stamp when you spend HK$500 on beauty products. Then, you have until March 31 to collect up to 30 stamps via the Lane Crawford app. Stamps can be redeemed for a rotating line-up of freebies, with new choices dropping every two weeks. Redemption levels are set at five, 10 and 30 stamps, which means you face... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3343472/style-edit-lane-crawfords-smartly-curated-programme-beauty-rewards?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3343472/style-edit-lane-crawfords-smartly-curated-programme-beauty-rewards?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 16 Feb 2026 02:00:29 +0000 Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre Born in Paris to a Chinese-American mother and a French father, Joseph Altuzarra established his fashion label in 2008, after working for brands like Marc Jacobs and Givenchy. Now based in New York, where his shows are one of the highlights of New York Fashion Week, the designer never fails to deliver collections that cater to confident women who want to look well put together and are not slaves to trends. Here, he shares his favourite finds from his adopted hometown and around the world. What... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3343400/style-according-paris-born-new-york-based-designer-joseph-altuzarra?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3343400/style-according-paris-born-new-york-based-designer-joseph-altuzarra?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 14 Feb 2026 12:00:08 +0000 Madeleine Fitzpatrick Madeleine Fitzpatrick There are perfume houses, and then there are maisons that quietly propose an entire way of life. Henry Jacques belongs firmly in the latter camp, treating scent less as an accessory than a companion to thought, mood and memory. The maison expresses its own art de vivre, placing fragrance at the heart of everyday life. Central to a set of rituals threaded through the day, scent becomes a means of structuring time so that it reads with more clarity and, crucially, more pleasure. At the heart of... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/trends/article/3341364/style-edit-henry-jacques-elevates-perfume-art-de-vivre-les-classiques?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/trends/article/3341364/style-edit-henry-jacques-elevates-perfume-art-de-vivre-les-classiques?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 28 Jan 2026 02:00:13 +0000 Divia Harilela Divia Harilela Dr Nigma Talib looks more like a celebrity than a bestselling author and highly acclaimed naturopathic doctor. A quick glance at her Instagram feed reveals photos alongside the likes of Penélope Cruz, Sofía Vergara, Sienna Miller and Gwyneth Paltrow (she even gave the latter a platelet-rich plasma facial on Goop’s Netflix series). Turns out most of them aren’t just her friends, but loyal clients who have long sought her expertise and advice on how to reverse the signs of ageing, which happens to... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/wellness/article/3341007/how-dr-nigma-talib-keeps-hollywood-listers-looking-youthful-through-naturopathy?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/wellness/article/3341007/how-dr-nigma-talib-keeps-hollywood-listers-looking-youthful-through-naturopathy?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 25 Jan 2026 02:00:19 +0000 Bloomberg Bloomberg Fans of brands as varied as Le Creuset, E.L.F. Beauty, Michaels Companies and the Miami Heat can make a gamble – spend some nominal amount of money to get merchandise worth much more. The catch? Shoppers don’t know what they’re getting until they open the box – a phenomenon known as “mystery” or “blind” shopping. “It’s gamified commerce,” said Shreyas Sekar, assistant professor of operations management at the University of Toronto Scarborough, who has closely tracked the rise of blind boxes. The... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/leisure/article/3340128/what-mystery-shopping-labubu-leads-way-other-retailers-join?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/leisure/article/3340128/what-mystery-shopping-labubu-leads-way-other-retailers-join?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 18 Jan 2026 10:00:35 +0000 Yeon Woo Lee Yeon Woo Lee Like many of her classmates, Xie Roumei, a 28-year-old accountant from China’s Fujian province, started using South Korean cosmetics in high school – a preference she carried into her twenties. Most of the eye make-up and beauty products she uses are still Korean, Xie said – a loyalty that has helped turn its cosmetics industry into a global powerhouse, with exports rivalling those of semiconductors and cars. Fuelled by the global appeal of K-pop, K-dramas and the “glass skin” ideal, the... https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3340143/chinas-cosmetics-brands-stepping-out-k-beautys-shadow-set-sights-global-markets?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3340143/chinas-cosmetics-brands-stepping-out-k-beautys-shadow-set-sights-global-markets?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 17 Jan 2026 22:00:16 +0000 Madeleine Fitzpatrick Madeleine Fitzpatrick Born of a passion for exquisite fragrance, the Henry Jacques story began in 1975 near Grasse in southern France, the historical heart of French perfumery. Founder Henry Jacques Cremona was inspired to treat scents as an artistic medium capable of encapsulating memories and emotions. From the outset, he pursued excellence and rarity while developing an encyclopedic knowledge of the finest natural raw materials. His was a vision of sensorial depth and perfection that eschewed mass production. This... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3339958/style-edit-henry-jacques-haute-parfumerie-bespoke-fragrances-les-classiques-de-hj?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3339958/style-edit-henry-jacques-haute-parfumerie-bespoke-fragrances-les-classiques-de-hj?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 16 Jan 2026 02:00:18 +0000 Sumnima Kandangwa Sumnima Kandangwa Jennie Kim, member of the powerhouse K-pop quartet Blackpink, turns 30 today, on January 16. Known for chart-topping hits like “How You Like That” and “Pink Venom” as well as her solo endeavours like Ruby, the album she dropped in March 2025, Jennie has cemented her status as one of pop culture’s most watched figures. Beyond the stage, she’s also a fashion front row fixture. Dubbed “Human Chanel”, or more affectionately, the “Chanel princess”, Jennie’s bond with the house of Coco has only... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3339982/jennie-30-blackpink-stars-8-top-brand-collaborations-chanel-calvin-klein?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3339982/jennie-30-blackpink-stars-8-top-brand-collaborations-chanel-calvin-klein?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 15 Jan 2026 22:00:10 +0000 Ishani Sarkar Ishani Sarkar Shawn Mendes is seemingly starting the new year hand in hand with a new bae. The “Stitches” singer, 27, who is rumoured to be dating Brazilian model and actress Bruna Marquezine, was spotted enjoying a hiking date with the 30-year-old in Los Angeles over the weekend, reports Just Jared. The pair haven’t tried to hide their apparent new romance since being linked in December. They enjoyed New Year’s celebrations at Alagoas, per Hola! magazine, and were seen out and about in LA, fetching groceries... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3339993/meet-shawn-mendes-rumoured-girlfriend-brazilian-model-and-actress-bruna-marquezine?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3339993/meet-shawn-mendes-rumoured-girlfriend-brazilian-model-and-actress-bruna-marquezine?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 15 Jan 2026 10:00:15 +0000 Carolina Malis Carolina Malis Once upon a time, the most predictable celebrity side hustle came in the form of a frosted glass bottle. In the 2000s, fragrance was the ultimate A-list accessory. The world’s biggest stars bottled moods that cost the same as a department-store spritz, from Britney Spears’ Curious to Glow by J.Lo. Come the late 2010s and early 2020s, celebrity brands like Fenty Beauty by Rihanna and Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez began to dominate product displays. These days though, it’s less about smelling or... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/wellness/article/3339275/how-celebrities-are-reshaping-self-care-wellness-brands-hailey-bieber-kourtney-kardashian?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/wellness/article/3339275/how-celebrities-are-reshaping-self-care-wellness-brands-hailey-bieber-kourtney-kardashian?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 11 Jan 2026 22:00:19 +0000 Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre Hong Kong-born, London-based Robert Wun made history as the first Hong Kong designer to show at Paris Haute Couture Week back in 2023. Since then, his shows have become a hot ticket and a highlight of Paris Fashion Week. Wun’s dramatic gowns, often inspired by horror films, have attracted such A-list fans as Lady Gaga and Lisa from Blackpink. Here, the designer shares his favourite finds from around the world. What I’m watching I really enjoyed Dandadan, created by Japanese mangaka Yukinobu... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/article/3339255/style-according-hong-kong-born-london-based-designer-robert-wun?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/article/3339255/style-according-hong-kong-born-london-based-designer-robert-wun?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 09 Jan 2026 22:00:09 +0000 Sheena Khemaney Sheena Khemaney Among the most recent happenings and product releases to know from the world of beauty, highlights include Balenciaga’s collection of fragrances, which were inspired by the original scent developed by the maison’s founder; Sydney Sweeney’s chin-grazing bob; and Officine Universelle Buly’s unscented Baume des Muses lip balm. Scroll to see what other products are worth checking out and splurging on this month. Sydney Sweeney Sydney Sweeney debuted a dramatic haircut at the AFI Fest screening of... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3339191/balenciagas-new-fragrances-sydney-sweeneys-bob-and-officine-universelle-bulys-lipstick-necklace?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3339191/balenciagas-new-fragrances-sydney-sweeneys-bob-and-officine-universelle-bulys-lipstick-necklace?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 08 Jan 2026 22:00:09 +0000 Sheena Khemaney Sheena Khemaney Tired of looking tired? The best under-eye patches and masks offer instant hydration and are particularly effective for treating dark circles, fine lines and puffy-looking skin. And, as celebrities such as Joe Jonas, Selena Gomez and Hailey Bieber have shown, they can make for incredibly chic accessories for social media selfies, too. Chanel Go on and treat yourself to Chanel Beauty’s unexpectedly fun Le Lift Flash Eye Revitalizer set (US$160). It contains an anti-ageing roll-on serum and 10... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/wellness/article/3339029/say-bye-bags-these-4-under-eye-patches-just-joe-jonas-selena-gomez-and-hailey-bieber?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/wellness/article/3339029/say-bye-bags-these-4-under-eye-patches-just-joe-jonas-selena-gomez-and-hailey-bieber?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 07 Jan 2026 22:00:17 +0000 Gloria Tso Gloria Tso Actress, singer and bona fide 21st-century beauty icon Willow Smith has been a trendsetter ever since she burst onto the scene at just 10 years old. From whipping her hair in her musical debut – braids and all – to wowing crowds at fashion week with edgy, experimental make-up looks season after season, Smith has never been afraid to challenge norms, demonstrating that beauty is itself a radical form of self-expression. “My icons are Grace Jones, Erykah Badu and Lisa Bonet,” Smith mused over a... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3338895/style-edit-willow-smith-individual-beauty-through-new-dior-addict-campaign?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3338895/style-edit-willow-smith-individual-beauty-through-new-dior-addict-campaign?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 07 Jan 2026 02:00:17 +0000 Tribune News Service Tribune News Service While you may be familiar with kombucha’s benefits for your gut, one US-based brewer is determined to show that the drink and its by-products can also make for excellent skincare. Pennsylvania-based Olga Sorzano, 49, the owner and brewer behind decade-old Baba’s Brew as well as a chef and culinary instructor, has an expansive, multifaceted career – but all her varied interests are united by one thing: fermentation. Her newest venture is A Culture Factory, a line of kombucha-infused skincare... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3338317/her-grandmother-used-kombucha-face-toner-us-based-fermenter-does-same-today?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3338317/her-grandmother-used-kombucha-face-toner-us-based-fermenter-does-same-today?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 03 Jan 2026 04:15:09 +0000 Carolina Malis Carolina Malis Once upon a time, hair gel conjured one image: a stiff, shiny, crunchy helmet that threatened to flake at any moment. It was the era of frosted tips, spiky edges and rigid curls, and gel was everywhere, defining the look of entire decades. “Some of the most iconic looks from the 80s include the overly processed perms and Lionel Richie’s famous Jheri curls,” says Theingi Tun, a hairstylist at Alliage Salon and Spa in Gaithersburg, Maryland. “In the 90s, Madonna rocked a short pixie cut in her... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/trends/article/3338487/hello-again-hair-gel-austin-butlers-tousled-curls-kim-kardashians-wet-look?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/trends/article/3338487/hello-again-hair-gel-austin-butlers-tousled-curls-kim-kardashians-wet-look?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 02 Jan 2026 23:00:15 +0000 Cao Li Cao Li With its signature fan-shaped wall of lipsticks displayed at the entrance, the Hong Kong store of Mao Geping Cosmetics at the Harbour City shopping complex in Tsim Sha Tsui appeared quiet on a recent weekday night. That underscored a sluggish state of affairs at Mao Geping, about two months after opening its first overseas location in the city, and the broader challenges faced by Chinese beauty – dubbed C-beauty – brands seeking to expand sales outside the mainland. The cosmetics firm was named... https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3337519/c-beauty-brands-find-retail-expansion-outside-china-slow-slog?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3337519/c-beauty-brands-find-retail-expansion-outside-china-slow-slog?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 24 Dec 2025 03:30:11 +0000 Ishani Sarkar Ishani Sarkar Kendall Jenner may be ending 2025 with a possible new beau. Following her split from rapper Bad Bunny in September 2024, she has been courting romance rumours with fragrance tycoon Ben Gorham, 18 years her senior. The pair stepped out in Los Angeles recently for a shopping spree at La Maison Francaise Antiques, followed by a coffee run at Architecture Bookstore Café, reports Page Six. This isn’t the first time the two have been linked. In September, Jenner and Gorham were seen in West Hollywood... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3337458/who-ben-gorham-whos-been-hanging-out-kendall-jenner-meet-ex-basketballer-and-founder-luxury?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3337458/who-ben-gorham-whos-been-hanging-out-kendall-jenner-meet-ex-basketballer-and-founder-luxury?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 23 Dec 2025 10:00:14 +0000