https://www.scmp.com/rss/508410/feed Carolina Malis is a New York-based contributor for Style by SCMP, covering beauty, wellness, celebrity, travel, fashion and lifestyle. Her freelance work has also appeared in Teen Vogue, i-D, Cosmopolitan US, Nylon, Vice, Harper's Bazaar Chile, Apartment Therapy, The Zoe Report, Remezcla and Soompi. Born and raised in Chile, she's also a digital content producer and consultant, working with brands, marketing teams and publications in North America, Latin America and Asia to develop social media... en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Carolina Malis Carolina Malis When Bruce Willis and Demi Moore’s daughter Rumer Willis posted a video of herself breastfeeding her almost-three-year-old daughter Louetta this past April, captioned, “Sorry, not sorry,” the comments arrived from two distinct camps: those who found the scene beautiful, and those who took exception. The young actress had done the same thing six months earlier, to much the same reaction. It was a pattern that said less about her than where the broader breastfeeding conversation currently... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/wellness/article/3352342/elsie-hewitt-rumer-willis-and-why-breastfeeding-debate-still-stings?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/wellness/article/3352342/elsie-hewitt-rumer-willis-and-why-breastfeeding-debate-still-stings?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 05 May 2026 00:00:15 +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 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 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 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 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 Carolina Malis Carolina Malis There was a time when a warm bath and a lavender candle represented the height of bedtime preparation. Now, we’ve gone all elemental: swirling magnesium into mocktails, rubbing it onto our calves, frothing it into hot chocolate and counting out gummies like rosary beads. But does the mineral actually help anyone sleep better? Of course, we’ve been tossing and turning over sleep for years: tracking it, hacking it, catastrophising about it – so when TikTok entered its cosy-wellness era, magnesium... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/wellness/article/3344472/magnesium-can-help-you-sleep-check-dose-and-most-effective-way-take-it?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/wellness/article/3344472/magnesium-can-help-you-sleep-check-dose-and-most-effective-way-take-it?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 24 Feb 2026 22:00:09 +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 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 Carolina Malis Carolina Malis After years of slick buns, glazed skin and “maybe she’s born with it” minimalism, beauty has rediscovered its appetite for a little drama – the big lash, peach blush, glossy lip kind. Suddenly, winged liner is back in everyone’s make-up bag, blowouts have volume again, and blush is visible on purpose. Sabrina Carpenter has become the poster girl for it: all fluffy bangs, soft waves and bombshell energy that nods to Brigitte Bardot but never crosses into full costume. It’s feminine, it’s cheeky... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/trends/article/3335853/dramatic-1960s-hair-and-make-back-just-ask-ariana-grande-sabrina-carpenter-and-blackpinks-jisoo?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/trends/article/3335853/dramatic-1960s-hair-and-make-back-just-ask-ariana-grande-sabrina-carpenter-and-blackpinks-jisoo?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 10 Dec 2025 23:00:12 +0000 Carolina Malis Carolina Malis Skincare trends come and go, but few have sparked as much buzz as lymphatic drainage. Promising to de-puff, sculpt and detox from head to toe, it’s become the go-to treatment for beauty lovers and wellness enthusiasts. But does it truly live up to the hype, or is it just the latest trend to steal the spotlight? One of the least understood parts of our physiology, the lymphatic system is actually the body’s ultimate clean-up crew, pushing lymph – a clear, immune-boosting fluid – through a... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/trends/article/3334716/lymphatic-drainage-gentle-beauty-trend-transforming-skincare-routines?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/trends/article/3334716/lymphatic-drainage-gentle-beauty-trend-transforming-skincare-routines?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 01 Dec 2025 22:00:10 +0000 Carolina Malis Carolina Malis Every autumn, hand creams quietly make their seasonal return, tucked into handbags and desk drawers as a small but satisfying piece of armour against cold-weather dryness. Colder air, indoor heating and even hard water can strip moisture from the skin faster than you think, making hands one of the first places to feel the change in seasons. On TikTok, Gen Z and millennials have turned hand care into a ritual that’s part skincare routine, part sensorial indulgence and part lifestyle flex. Feeds... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/trends/article/3334091/dior-and-chanel-aesop-and-loccitane-how-hand-cream-became-year-round-staple?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/trends/article/3334091/dior-and-chanel-aesop-and-loccitane-how-hand-cream-became-year-round-staple?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 29 Nov 2025 09:00:08 +0000 Carolina Malis Carolina Malis If beauty advent calendars had a VIP list, these brands would be on it. Expect these 2025 editions to potentially crash websites as they sell out in minutes – reminding us that, sometimes, joy really does come in small packages. Dior Le 30 Montaigne The ultimate collector’s piece. A sculptural tribute to Dior’s Paris address filled with miniature fragrances, and make-up and skincare icons. US$750 Liberty London The calendar that started it all, and still the one to beat. A mix of cult and... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/trends/article/3334236/8-most-coveted-beauty-advent-calendars-2025-dior-sephora?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/trends/article/3334236/8-most-coveted-beauty-advent-calendars-2025-dior-sephora?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 26 Nov 2025 22:00:15 +0000 Carolina Malis Carolina Malis For decades, retinol has held the skincare crown, whispered about in dermatology clinics and displayed on beauty counters with the reverence of crown jewels. Derived from vitamin A, this compound can speed cell turnover, boost collagen and even out pigmentation, leaving skin fresher, smoother and more resilient. Yet until recently, it was largely reserved for the space between hairline and décolletage. These days, more body products are giving retinol top billing. If it works above the neck, why... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/wellness/article/3333677/what-know-using-body-retinol-cream-here-there-and-everywhere?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/wellness/article/3333677/what-know-using-body-retinol-cream-here-there-and-everywhere?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 22 Nov 2025 23:00:13 +0000 Carolina Malis Carolina Malis Many of us know advent calendars as lighthearted indulgences – a daily treat in the run-up to Christmas. Then the beauty industry spotted a potential gold mine, and what began as a novelty turned into a marketing masterstroke: bundle 24 miniature surprises, call the collection festive and limited edition, and suddenly you’ve got urgency, exclusivity and hype, all tied up with a bow. Drawing on the ritual of counting down to Christmas – the advent calendar’s tiny doors hiding pieces of chocolate... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/trends/article/3330608/how-beauty-advent-calendars-became-seasonal-must-have-offerings-chanel-and-sephora?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/trends/article/3330608/how-beauty-advent-calendars-became-seasonal-must-have-offerings-chanel-and-sephora?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 28 Oct 2025 22:00:13 +0000 Carolina Malis Carolina Malis When Kim Kardashian dropped Skims’ latest campaign, proudly dubbed The Ultimate Bush, the internet did what it often does – it exploded. The campaign showed models wearing thongs adorned with faux pubic hair – a bold and unexpected move from a brand whose founder is often seen as the epitome of smooth, flawless perfection. Within 24 hours, WWD reported that the collection had sold out, proving that, whether you loved it or loathed it, everyone was talking about it. Kardashian herself joined in... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/trends/article/3329775/bush-back-doja-cat-and-jean-paul-gaultier-kim-kardashians-skims?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/trends/article/3329775/bush-back-doja-cat-and-jean-paul-gaultier-kim-kardashians-skims?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 22 Oct 2025 06:00:10 +0000 Carolina Malis Carolina Malis For something that stands unassumingly on a shelf in all our bathrooms, deodorant carries a surprising weight of responsibility. One little tube, expected to keep us fresh through deadlines, workouts, first dates, stress sweats and surprise heatwaves, all in a single swipe. And yet, for all that pressure, it’s usually one of the most taken-for-granted steps in our beauty routine. We use it daily, religiously even, but somehow it’s still a bit of a mystery. Does it stop sweat? Just mask the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/trends/article/3329433/your-ultimate-guide-todays-deodorants-scent-free-sprays-and-sticks?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/trends/article/3329433/your-ultimate-guide-todays-deodorants-scent-free-sprays-and-sticks?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 19 Oct 2025 06:00:20 +0000 Carolina Malis Carolina Malis You double cleanse; you layer hydrating essences with the precision of a filo pastry chef; you own at least three types of sunscreen … and yet, your skin is confused. It’s dry but still breaking out. Dull despite the exfoliating acids. Sensitive, irritated, maybe a little inflamed, even though you’re doing everything “right”. Turns out, sometimes the real threats to your glow aren’t the products you’re using, but the towel you’re drying off with, the detergent you wash your bedding with, or the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/wellness/article/3328775/how-your-phone-towel-and-pillowcase-may-be-playing-havoc-your-skin?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/wellness/article/3328775/how-your-phone-towel-and-pillowcase-may-be-playing-havoc-your-skin?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 13 Oct 2025 08:00:08 +0000 Carolina Malis Carolina Malis Scroll through the beauty section of TikTok and it’s almost impossible to miss them: kojic acid soaps are everywhere. Bright orange and instantly recognisable, these bars promise to fade dark spots, even out skin tone and brighten complexions – all for the price of lunch. Under hashtags like #kojicacidsoap and #kojicacid, content creators post sped-up bathroom montages, dramatic before-and-afters, and timing hacks for how long to leave it on before rinsing. Among people with melanin-rich skin,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/trends/article/3326481/do-tiktok-famous-kojic-acid-soap-bars-really-help-reduce-hyperpigmentation?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/trends/article/3326481/do-tiktok-famous-kojic-acid-soap-bars-really-help-reduce-hyperpigmentation?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 24 Sep 2025 00:00:17 +0000 Carolina Malis Carolina Malis Once brushed off as an old-school habit tucked among childhood memories of coconut-slicked foreheads, hair oiling has made a quiet but shiny comeback – only now it’s got better lighting and much fancier packaging. What used to be a generational holdover is now splashed across Instagram in slow-motion videos and perched proudly between bottles of gold-laced serum. No longer hidden on the bottom shelf of speciality beauty stores, oil has been rebranded and repackaged as a haircare staple. But... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/trends/article/3325825/hair-oiling-101-how-revive-ancient-ritual-transforms-your-hair?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/trends/article/3325825/hair-oiling-101-how-revive-ancient-ritual-transforms-your-hair?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 20 Sep 2025 06:00:14 +0000 Carolina Malis Carolina Malis There was a time not so long ago when powders were considered the beauty world’s equivalent of a fax machine: reliable, certainly, but dusty, outdated and overshadowed by sleeker alternatives. Remember when “matte” became the new dirty word, and beauty shelves filled with products promising glass skin, liquid glow and “freshly dipped-in-honey” dewiness? But after years spent basking in glossy, cream-based glory, powders are back – and surprisingly, they’re having a lot more fun this time... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/trends/article/3324984/face-powder-making-comeback-dior-gucci-and-chanel-lead-way?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/trends/article/3324984/face-powder-making-comeback-dior-gucci-and-chanel-lead-way?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 10 Sep 2025 10:15:08 +0000 Carolina Malis Carolina Malis There’s a certain kind of hair you can spot in any K-drama scene: loose, romantic waves that look as if they’ve been air-dried on a balcony in Seoul. Soft enough to catch the light, yet structured enough to hold their shape through an entire coffee date montage. It’s not luck, and it’s not thanks to hours with a curling iron. It’s the digital perm: a salon innovation quietly replacing daily heat styling for anyone chasing the “perfectly imperfect” wave. Over the past decade, K-pop idols from... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/article/3324452/what-digital-hair-perm-how-replicate-k-pop-idols-dreamy-waves-treatment?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/article/3324452/what-digital-hair-perm-how-replicate-k-pop-idols-dreamy-waves-treatment?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 07 Sep 2025 04:00:08 +0000 Carolina Malis Carolina Malis The luxury beauty industry has always understood one thing: before we fall in love with a product, we flirt with the packaging. The weight of the bottle, the curve of the cap, the metallic glint under soft lighting – these aren’t just design choices: they’re quiet invitations. Aesthetically pleasing objects activate pleasure centres long before we use them. So when your hand reaches for that elegant matte jar edged in soft gold, your brain is sold on it well before a single ingredient hits your... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/trends/article/3320631/how-packaging-beauty-industry-balancing-sustainability-and-sensory-allure?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/trends/article/3320631/how-packaging-beauty-industry-balancing-sustainability-and-sensory-allure?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 04 Aug 2025 23:00:12 +0000 Carolina Malis Carolina Malis If hairstyles had passports, the bun would surely boast the most stamps. It’s been everywhere: gracing royal courts and spinning through dance studios, quickly whipped up atop heads on coffee runs and catching the light on fashion runways. This deceptively simple hairstyle has reigned for centuries, repeatedly declared “the look of the season” as though it had ever truly faded from style. The bun is fashion’s quiet overachiever: endlessly adaptable, reliably chic and just as fitting at a couture... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/trends/article/3319151/why-bun-hairstyle-such-versatile-classic-adopt-sleek-chignon-audrey-hepburn-kendall-jenner-and-bella?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/trends/article/3319151/why-bun-hairstyle-such-versatile-classic-adopt-sleek-chignon-audrey-hepburn-kendall-jenner-and-bella?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 23 Jul 2025 22:00:07 +0000 Carolina Malis Carolina Malis When Bella Hadid stepped onto the Cannes red carpet this year with glossy, golden-blonde strands, the message was clear: blonde is back. Achieved with the help of colourist Jacob Schwartz and a 14-hour process, the transformation was anything but subtle: a clear pivot from her usual brunette. After all, Cannes is where celebrities go to reinvent. With the world watching and couture turned up to eleven, the red carpet becomes a stage for beauty debuts. This year, French actress Pom Klementieff’s... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/trends/article/3317900/blonde-back-baby-bella-hadid-and-kristen-stewart-cannes-beyonce-and-marvels-pom-klementieff-theres?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/trends/article/3317900/blonde-back-baby-bella-hadid-and-kristen-stewart-cannes-beyonce-and-marvels-pom-klementieff-theres?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 13 Jul 2025 02:00:11 +0000 Carolina Malis Carolina Malis We’ve been taught to treat our face like the crown jewel of skincare – exfoliated, serumed, SPF’d within an inch of its life. Legs, on the other hand, tend to fall into the “I’ll deal with them later” category. Despite overflowing beauty shelves, our legs go about their business largely ignored, carrying us around for the whole day, yet quietly accepting a patchwork of dry skin, razor nicks and forgotten promises of body oil. For many of us, they have slipped out of the spotlight. For some... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/article/3317225/baring-legs-vogue-how-best-care-them-theyre-key-part-beyonce-lisa-sabrina-carpenter-and-hailey?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/article/3317225/baring-legs-vogue-how-best-care-them-theyre-key-part-beyonce-lisa-sabrina-carpenter-and-hailey?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 07 Jul 2025 22:00:11 +0000 Carolina Malis Carolina Malis In the past few years, NAD+ intravenous infusions (IVs) have become one of the wellness world’s favourite acronyms. In a 2022 episode of The Kardashians, Hailey Bieber declared that she was “going to NAD for the rest of my life, and I’m never gonna age”. Jennifer Aniston has often mentioned it as part of her routine, and even Justin Bieber incorporated it into his recovery practice to flush out toxins.         View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/wellness/article/3315904/does-latest-biohack-trend-nad-iv-therapy-actually-work-all-rage-likes-hailey-and-justin-bieber-and?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/wellness/article/3315904/does-latest-biohack-trend-nad-iv-therapy-actually-work-all-rage-likes-hailey-and-justin-bieber-and?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 28 Jun 2025 21:00:08 +0000 Carolina Malis Carolina Malis The nail world is a wild one – one minute, it’s all about intricate art and brash colours; the next, minimalist neutrals are in. But through every glitter craze and French tip revival, one hero has stood the test of time: the gel manicure. Gel has earned its reputation for that unbeatable, long-lasting shine and durability that laughs in the face of daily wear. But as the industry rolls out endless new formulas, one question is on everyone’s mind: does gel still deserve to be on top, or is it... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/article/3315607/do-these-manicure-trends-offer-better-alternative-gel-nails-sns-and-biab-are-popular-techniques?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/article/3315607/do-these-manicure-trends-offer-better-alternative-gel-nails-sns-and-biab-are-popular-techniques?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 27 Jun 2025 22:00:10 +0000 Carolina Malis Carolina Malis Once upon a time, protein powder was synonymous with gym culture. Think muscle gain, max reps, and packaging that hinted more at monster truck rallies than mindful wellness. Meanwhile, the women’s health aisle was busy pushing slimming teas, and low-fat granola bars and yogurt cups, murmuring promises of lightness. Protein? That was someone else’s department. For women, the message was loud and clear: be smaller. But then something shifted. These days, beauty and wellness aren’t so much about... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/wellness/article/3315569/muscle-mainstream-protein-supplements-are-shedding-their-gym-bro-reputation-and-gaining-popularity?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/wellness/article/3315569/muscle-mainstream-protein-supplements-are-shedding-their-gym-bro-reputation-and-gaining-popularity?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 24 Jun 2025 23:00:08 +0000 Carolina Malis Carolina Malis In retrospect, the contouring craze of the mid-2010s seems almost comically dramatic, with faces painted in thick stripes of bronzer, while powders and creamy highlights were blended with military precision. Back then, Kim Kardashian selfies became doctrine, beauty influencers waved contour sticks like paintbrushes, and the phrase “carved cheekbones” took on an intimidatingly literal meaning. But in the past decade, beauty has evolved past that exaggerated artistry. The paint-by-numbers approach... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/trends/article/3315449/evolution-facial-contouring-kim-kardashians-comical-carved-cheekbone-selfies-2010s-todays-subtler?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/trends/article/3315449/evolution-facial-contouring-kim-kardashians-comical-carved-cheekbone-selfies-2010s-todays-subtler?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 23 Jun 2025 23:00:08 +0000 Carolina Malis Carolina Malis By now, Netflix’s Apple Cider Vinegar has probably left anyone clutching celery juice or sprinkling adaptogen powders into their oat milk latte second-guessing their morning choices. The streaming giant’s dramatised retelling of Australian influencer Belle Gibson’s wellness empire (built entirely on a fabricated cancer diagnosis) is an unsettling reminder that good intentions can quickly be overshadowed by seductive misinformation. Gibson’s followers famously swapped chemotherapy for kale... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/wellness/article/3315263/morning-rituals-rule-say-goodbye-elaborate-wellness-routines-no-basis-fact-these-habits-come?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/wellness/article/3315263/morning-rituals-rule-say-goodbye-elaborate-wellness-routines-no-basis-fact-these-habits-come?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 22 Jun 2025 04:00:13 +0000 Carolina Malis Carolina Malis Once upon a time, male grooming meant a splash of cologne after shaving nothing more than the facial area. But nowadays, men are wielding something called the Ballber (from male body care brand Happy Nuts), trimming below the belt like they’re tending a high-end garden. Manscaping (aka male body grooming) has evolved from a whispered euphemism to a billion-dollar industry, packaged in matte black and stamped with bold, hypermasculine names. But behind the slick marketing lies something more... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/trends/article/3314859/manscaping-20-proudly-hairy-henry-cavill-benny-blanco-and-mark-ruffalo-bradley-cooper-nick-jonas-and?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/trends/article/3314859/manscaping-20-proudly-hairy-henry-cavill-benny-blanco-and-mark-ruffalo-bradley-cooper-nick-jonas-and?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 21 Jun 2025 22:15:06 +0000 Carolina Malis Carolina Malis Few things are as humbling as realising the glamorous stilettos you once strutted in now feel like medieval torture devices. The culprit? A decidedly unglamorous one: the bunion. More than just a cosmetic nuisance, it’s a full-on lifestyle negotiation – especially if you’ve ever tried squeezing into shoes that hug your feet a little too enthusiastically. Not long ago, to have a bunion as a woman was to suffer in silence, like with chin hair or hormone bloat. But times have changed. From Queen... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/wellness/article/3314876/what-shoes-wear-bunions-and-how-beat-them-famous-names-amal-clooney-queen-camilla-struggle-them?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/wellness/article/3314876/what-shoes-wear-bunions-and-how-beat-them-famous-names-amal-clooney-queen-camilla-struggle-them?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 18 Jun 2025 23:15:12 +0000 Carolina Malis Carolina Malis When Gwyneth Paltrow shared her skincare routine in a 2021 YouTube video for Vogue, fans were captivated – until she dropped her take on SPF. She wrapped up with a dab of Tinted Sunscreen SPF 30, casually mentioning, “I’m not a head-to-toe latherer of sunscreen, but I like to put some on my nose and the area where the sun really hits.” A few dainty dabs, and that was it. Viewers didn’t miss a beat, pointing out that a light tap of sunscreen won’t exactly fend off UV rays, sparking a spirited... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/trends/article/3312726/why-are-gwyneth-paltrow-and-tiktokkers-shunning-sunscreen-despite-science-fear-over-unknown?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/trends/article/3312726/why-are-gwyneth-paltrow-and-tiktokkers-shunning-sunscreen-despite-science-fear-over-unknown?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 03 Jun 2025 04:00:10 +0000 Carolina Malis Carolina Malis Long before TikTok turned self-care into a competitive sport, Marilyn Monroe had set the gold standard. The image of Monroe in bed wrapped in nothing but a mist of Chanel N°5 is almost as iconic as the fragrance itself; it was an indulgence that made perfume less of a habit and more of a seductive final act. Fast-forward to today, and bedtime fragrance has been rediscovered, though the aesthetic has shifted. The Old Hollywood fantasy of silk negligees and boudoir vanity tables has been traded... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/trends/article/3311354/bedtime-perfumes-are-having-moment-why-chanel-chance-eau-fraiche-phlur-vanilla-skin-narciso?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/trends/article/3311354/bedtime-perfumes-are-having-moment-why-chanel-chance-eau-fraiche-phlur-vanilla-skin-narciso?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 22 May 2025 08:00:12 +0000 Carolina Malis Carolina Malis Last September, Carson Daly, 51, hit the red carpet with his then-15-year-old son Jackson at the UBS Arena in New York for the VMAs, and the duo gave everyone a reason to do a double take. While Carson kept it classic in a dark suit, Jackson gave his look an edge with a striped blue blazer, a black tee and a silver necklace to top it off, per People. The pair may have been stylish, but what really stood out was how much Jackson resembles his famous dad. Talking to Today, Carson revealed how... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3310894/meet-voice-host-carson-dalys-son-jackson-teen-already-following-his-famous-dads-footsteps-and-has?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3310894/meet-voice-host-carson-dalys-son-jackson-teen-already-following-his-famous-dads-footsteps-and-has?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 19 May 2025 22:00:13 +0000 Carolina Malis Carolina Malis Skin changes are part of life, but who says your skin can’t stay as fresh and vibrant as you feel? An exciting approach to skincare revolves around tapping into the body’s own powers to regenerate. The secret? Biological materials – your own blood, fat and stem cells – turned into powerful, bespoke skincare solutions that support natural renewal. These cutting-edge procedures are grounded in regenerative medicine – historically used to treat injuries, but now entering the beauty sphere. Take... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/trends/article/3310609/why-science-behind-kim-kardashians-vampire-facial-remains-popular-platelet-rich-plasma-therapy?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/trends/article/3310609/why-science-behind-kim-kardashians-vampire-facial-remains-popular-platelet-rich-plasma-therapy?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 19 May 2025 00:00:10 +0000 Carolina Malis Carolina Malis Mariska Hargitay has faced significant challenges despite her public success. While accepting the 2024 Hope Award for Depression Advocacy at the Hope for Depression Research Foundation’s Annual Hope Luncheon, the Law & Order: Special Victims Unit star opened up about her journey through trauma and healing. “I lost my mother when I was three years old,” the 60-year-old actress shared during her speech, per Mirror US. “I grew up in a house of people dealing with the tragedy in their own way... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3309990/who-were-law-order-svu-star-mariska-hargitays-parents-jayne-mansfield-and-mickey-hargitay-her-dad?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3309990/who-were-law-order-svu-star-mariska-hargitays-parents-jayne-mansfield-and-mickey-hargitay-her-dad?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 12 May 2025 22:00:09 +0000 Carolina Malis Carolina Malis After catching the public’s eye through her appearance on Bravo’s Shahs of Sunset (2012-2014), Lilly Ghalichi, 42, had cemented her status in the entertainment world. Then Ghalichi became better known as a beauty mogul thanks to her luxury lash brand, Lilly Lashes, becoming a must-have for Hollywood’s elite. But behind her signature glam look is a sharp business mind – she’s a licensed lawyer, a savvy entrepreneur, and a devoted mother of two. Ghalichi’s business empire, spanning beauty,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3309969/who-lilly-ghalichi-founder-lilly-lashes-more-just-reality-tv-star-known-shahs-sunset-shes-licensed?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3309969/who-lilly-ghalichi-founder-lilly-lashes-more-just-reality-tv-star-known-shahs-sunset-shes-licensed?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 12 May 2025 20:00:09 +0000 Carolina Malis Carolina Malis NSYNC alum Lance Bass just turned 46 – and there’s more than one reason May is a special month for the ex-boy band member. “‘It’s Going to Be May’ time is always the gift that keeps on giving,” Bass told Today.com earlier this month. “We’re nostalgic. We really are in the sense of that meme,” his bandmate Joey Fatone added. The pair are referring to a meme based on the NSYNC song “It’s Gonna Be Me” featuring a shot of Justin Timberlake singing the edited lyrics (“It’s Gonna Be May”) which the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3309704/who-nsync-singer-lance-bass-husband-michael-turchin-hes-actor-and-artist-and-couples-park-plaza?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3309704/who-nsync-singer-lance-bass-husband-michael-turchin-hes-actor-and-artist-and-couples-park-plaza?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 11 May 2025 21:00:10 +0000 Carolina Malis Carolina Malis Japanese multimedia artist, singer, songwriter and peace activist Yoko Ono has certainly led a life packed with unforgettable moments – including giving birth to her two children, Kyoko Chan Cox and Sean Taro Ono Lennon. Ono has been married three times, but it was her second marriage – to filmmaker Anthony Cox – that first made her a mother (Ono later welcomed son Sean in 1975 with her third husband John Lennon). Ono and Cox had daughter Kyoko in 1963 but after a bitter divorce and a prolonged... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3309699/who-yoko-onos-daughter-kyoko-chan-cox-john-lennons-stepdaughter-now-artist-she-was-kidnapped-her?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3309699/who-yoko-onos-daughter-kyoko-chan-cox-john-lennons-stepdaughter-now-artist-she-was-kidnapped-her?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 09 May 2025 10:00:13 +0000 Carolina Malis Carolina Malis It’s been a whirlwind couple of weeks for model Brooks Nader, 28. She recently broke up with her boyfriend and Dancing with the Stars partner Gleb Savchenko amid rumours of infidelity. He’s since denied the accusations, claiming he’s a “relationship guy” who would never cheat. The pair were still together as recently as April 1 when Savchenko travelled to New York to appear in the reality TV show Nader has just started filming. The new show follows Nader’s life in the city with her three... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3308298/who-brooks-naders-youngest-sister-sarah-jane-nader-equally-stunning-model-lives-new-york-her?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3308298/who-brooks-naders-youngest-sister-sarah-jane-nader-equally-stunning-model-lives-new-york-her?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 29 Apr 2025 10:00:18 +0000 Carolina Malis Carolina Malis As spring’s first blooms stretch towards the sun, a familiar word begins to flutter through the wellness lexicon: detox. Once merely synonymous with purity and rejuvenation, detoxing has entered the realm of juice bars and influencers in the modern age – promising miraculous transformations wrapped in the glow of green smoothies and turmeric-laced elixirs. But before trading an almond-milk latte for a week of liquefied kale, it’s worth peeling back the shiny labels to uncover what’s behind the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/article/3305059/detox-dos-and-donts-spring-fads-often-promise-instant-results-away-juice-cleanses-science-shows-body?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/article/3305059/detox-dos-and-donts-spring-fads-often-promise-instant-results-away-juice-cleanses-science-shows-body?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 17 Apr 2025 06:00:08 +0000 Lorenzo Lamas, 67, has been a Hollywood fixture for decades, and his star-studded family reflects that legacy. His six children – A. J., Shayne, Paton, Victoria, Isabella and Alexandra – were born under the bright lights of fame. According to People, A.J. and Shayne were raised by the late publicist Michele Smith, Paton by actress Daphne Ashbrook, 62, and Victoria, Isabella and Alexandra by model Shauna Sand, 53. All six have dabbled in showbiz, appearing in TV shows and films over the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3306437/meet-victoria-lamas-daughter-falcon-crest-actor-lorenzo-lamas-los-angeles-native-shes-dabbled-art?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3306437/meet-victoria-lamas-daughter-falcon-crest-actor-lorenzo-lamas-los-angeles-native-shes-dabbled-art?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 14 Apr 2025 20:00:08 +0000 Erik Estrada’s star power remains undeniable, even at 76. The man who brought swagger to the screen as Officer Frank “Ponch” Poncherello in CHiPs (1977-1983) still exudes the charisma that made him a household name. The Daily Mail reported in January that Estrada was spotted out in Los Angeles with his wife, Nanette Mirkovich, proving that some partnerships truly stand the test of time. The couple looked effortlessly in sync during a casual outing to a farmer’s market. With his signature raven... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3306418/meet-nanette-mirkovich-erik-estradas-wife-almost-3-decades-whom-chips-heartthrob-thrice-married-3?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3306418/meet-nanette-mirkovich-erik-estradas-wife-almost-3-decades-whom-chips-heartthrob-thrice-married-3?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 14 Apr 2025 10:00:12 +0000 In June 2024, make-up artist and drag superstar Alexis Stone stole the spotlight at Paris Couture Week by transforming into Miranda Priestly from The Devil Wears Prada for the Balenciaga show. According to The Independent, Stone went all out, nailing the look with impeccable prosthetics, a chic white wig, and Miranda’s iconic sunglasses. “We started working on the Miranda Priestly for @balenciaga 2024 Couture transformation three months ago,” the make-up artist shared on Instagram. “Thank you... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3306128/meet-ultra-talented-drag-artist-alexis-stone-brit-uses-clever-make-transform-everyone-madonna-and?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3306128/meet-ultra-talented-drag-artist-alexis-stone-brit-uses-clever-make-transform-everyone-madonna-and?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 12 Apr 2025 22:00:16 +0000 Josh Duhamel, 52, has had his fair share of Hollywood moments: a high-profile marriage, a public divorce and a few headline-making romances. But in the end, he found his way back to something much simpler: love, North Dakota style. Per People, the Transformers star married former beauty queen Audra Mari, 31, in September 2022. Their romance first turned heads in October 2019, reported Page Six, when they were spotted sharing a kiss at Toronto Airport, confirming that Duhamel had moved on from... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3305459/who-audra-mari-wife-transformers-alum-josh-duhamel-turn-ex-husband-fergie-she-beauty-queen-who?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3305459/who-audra-mari-wife-transformers-alum-josh-duhamel-turn-ex-husband-fergie-she-beauty-queen-who?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 12 Apr 2025 20:00:07 +0000 Skincare has its fair share of fleeting trends and buzzy ingredients that rise to fame faster than the latest celebrity skincare line, only to fade into the background as the next big thing takes centre stage. But every now and then, an ingredient comes along with true staying power. Enter salicylic acid, the unassuming but undeniably effective beta-hydroxy acid (BHA) that has been quietly holding down its A-list skincare status for years. For those grappling with oily skin, persistent... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/trends/article/3305773/secret-power-salicylic-acid-unsung-superhero-skincare-routines-guide-its-benefits-and-uses-and?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/trends/article/3305773/secret-power-salicylic-acid-unsung-superhero-skincare-routines-guide-its-benefits-and-uses-and?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 09 Apr 2025 06:00:16 +0000 The Gallagher brothers of Oasis fame may be preparing to light up stadiums again in summer, but the unexpected heroine of their much-anticipated reunion? Their mother, Peggy Gallagher, 81. While speaking at a National Portrait Gallery event in London, Noel Gallagher, 57, shared her surprisingly indifferent reaction to the news of the band’s blockbuster tour, The Sun reported last November. “When we told her we were getting back together, she said, ‘Sure, that will be nice.’ My mum couldn’t give... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3305455/meet-mum-oasis-brothers-noel-and-liam-gallagher-peggy-gallagher-she-was-instrumental-convincing-pair?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3305455/meet-mum-oasis-brothers-noel-and-liam-gallagher-peggy-gallagher-she-was-instrumental-convincing-pair?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 08 Apr 2025 10:00:15 +0000 Vegan skincare once held court as the undisputed queen of the beauty aisle, flaunting plant-powered formulas that promised to banish dullness and moral guilt in one green swipe. But social media thrives on reinvention, and the tides have recently turned. Enter the primal allure of animal-based skincare, a revival that’s part old-world remedy, part TikTok-fuelled fascination. Leading this renaissance is beef tallow, an ingredient once relegated to pie crusts and candles, now rebranded as a... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/wellness/article/3304890/animal-based-skincare-back-gwyneth-paltrow-fan-bee-venom-k-beauty-favours-snail-mucin-and-some-swear?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/wellness/article/3304890/animal-based-skincare-back-gwyneth-paltrow-fan-bee-venom-k-beauty-favours-snail-mucin-and-some-swear?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 08 Apr 2025 06:00:10 +0000