https://www.scmp.com/rss/516298/feed en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com 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 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 Sumnima Kandangwa Sumnima Kandangwa Staying true to Gabrielle Chanel’s love of sport and her belief that physical freedom and self-expression are essential in a woman’s life, the CC League is a two-year mentorship programme that treats beauty as a source of power. It goes beyond the more customary Chanel aesthetic, and offers one-on-one guidance and group coaching focused on self-confidence, self-expression and femininity to help each athlete define her own rituals and presence, on and off the field. “To me, being feminine means... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/wellness/article/3345346/style-edit-chanels-cc-league-empowers-women-athletes-and-field?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/wellness/article/3345346/style-edit-chanels-cc-league-empowers-women-athletes-and-field?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 05 Mar 2026 02:00:09 +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 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 Sumnima Kandangwa Sumnima Kandangwa Every new year, many of us set resolutions, whether it’s to finally use that long-neglected gym membership or to be more careful with money. Yet statistics show that few manage to keep their resolutions, and most abandon them by the year’s end. However, the Lunar New Year offers another chance at a fresh start. Sonia Samtani, founder and managing director of the Sheung Wan wellness centre All About You and a licensed clinical hypnotherapist, is one of Hong Kong’s leading mental health... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/wellness/article/3343688/how-you-can-make-your-new-years-resolutions-stick-according-mental-health-expert?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/wellness/article/3343688/how-you-can-make-your-new-years-resolutions-stick-according-mental-health-expert?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 17 Feb 2026 04:00:13 +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 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 Christina Ko Christina Ko For the last year or so, there’s been a sleek, red, octagonal vessel seeking pride of place on your supplements shelf, targeted at replacing all your daily veggie caps in one aesthetically pleasing fell swoop. It’s called IM8, and it is the biggest disrupter the supplements industry has seen in a long time: an all-in-one powdered product that mixes with water to deliver a blend of 92 ingredients at clinically effective dosages designed to boost your health – from vitamins and minerals to... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/wellness/article/3341021/danny-yeung-and-david-beckhams-im8-shaking-supplements-industry?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/wellness/article/3341021/danny-yeung-and-david-beckhams-im8-shaking-supplements-industry?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 25 Jan 2026 20:00:09 +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 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 Sheena Khemaney Sheena Khemaney Those looking to stay on top of their health-related New Year’s resolutions should check out this latest round-up of product releases from the world of wellness. Everything from functional sportswear to a fitness subscription service is here, designed to encourage you to get – and to stay – motivated. American Vintage Contemporary French brand American Vintage, which was founded in Marseille in 2005, recently launched its first activewear range for men and women. The retro collection features... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/wellness/article/3339541/start-your-2026-wellness-journey-right-hoka-nike-apple-and-more?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/wellness/article/3339541/start-your-2026-wellness-journey-right-hoka-nike-apple-and-more?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 12 Jan 2026 22:00:12 +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 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 Divia Harilela Divia Harilela Luxe gyms are big business these days – and we’re not just talking about those exclusive clubs where you spend thousands of dollars in membership fees. Fitness-obsessed celebrities from Jennifer Aniston to Hailey Bieber are giving workout buffs a serious case of treadmill envy by posting videos of their flashy private gyms across social media. The Kardashian sisters have never shied away from publicising their competitive, sweat-inducing workouts on their show, and their in-house fitness centres... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/wellness/article/3338744/how-build-perfect-luxury-gym-jennifer-aniston-hailey-bieber-and-kardashians?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/wellness/article/3338744/how-build-perfect-luxury-gym-jennifer-aniston-hailey-bieber-and-kardashians?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 06 Jan 2026 01:00:18 +0000 Divia Harilela Divia Harilela Once upon a time, the maharaja of Tehri Garhwal discovered a beautiful piece of land in the foothills of the Himalayas in Uttarakhand, India. It was here that he built the stunning Viceregal Palace, which played host to heads of state from India and abroad, including Britain’s Lord Mountbatten. Long after the British Raj had disappeared, an entrepreneur stumbled upon this magical place. He decided to transform the estate and its lush surroundings into a sanctuary of wellness that celebrated... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/wellness/article/3338497/inside-ananda-himalayas-whose-clients-include-king-charles-bill-gates-and-oprah-winfrey?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/wellness/article/3338497/inside-ananda-himalayas-whose-clients-include-king-charles-bill-gates-and-oprah-winfrey?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 04 Jan 2026 06:00:31 +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 Christina Ko Christina Ko “Wellness” is more than just a buzzword these days – it’s a term whose meaning has expanded from spa treatments and detox holidays, to preventive healthcare and longevity protocols, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and fertility, and energy healing and fortune-telling. In a landscape where consumers are spoiled for choice, what will be getting you excited this year? Ancient wisdom, new format Traditional Chinese medicine is getting not-so-traditional these days, as a globalised Hong Kong... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/wellness/article/3338243/wellness-2026-shaman-rituals-ikigai-pool-sound-baths-four-seasons?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/wellness/article/3338243/wellness-2026-shaman-rituals-ikigai-pool-sound-baths-four-seasons?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 31 Dec 2025 23:00:08 +0000 Ishani Sarkar Ishani Sarkar With 2026 just around the corner, now is the time to decide on your New Year’s resolutions. And if you have fitness in mind, you’re in luck: luxury wellness company Alo just made its digital workout app, Alo Wellness Club, completely free of charge. Previously known as Alo Moves, the app offered subscriptions through which users could access online fitness classes led by top instructors such as Victoria’s Secret Angel Candice Swanepoel. Going forward, the classes will be available to Alo Access... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/wellness/article/3337597/inside-alo-secret-gym-frequented-justin-bieber-and-rosie-huntington-whiteley?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/wellness/article/3337597/inside-alo-secret-gym-frequented-justin-bieber-and-rosie-huntington-whiteley?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 25 Dec 2025 22:00:09 +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 Sumnima Kandangwa Sumnima Kandangwa Noble Panacea, founded in 2019 by Nobel laureate Fraser Stoddart and CEO Céline Talabaza, is a pioneer in science-driven luxury skincare. Grounded in Stoddart’s award-winning chemistry research, the brand’s proprietary Organic Super Molecular Vessel (OSMV) technology enables the encapsulation of active ingredients at the molecular level, enhancing their potency and ensuring precise, targeted delivery. The company’s latest launch, the Absolute Peptide8 Night Serum, is a groundbreaking formula... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/trends/article/3335357/style-edit-noble-panacea-ceo-celine-talabaza-science-sustainability-and-women-stem?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/trends/article/3335357/style-edit-noble-panacea-ceo-celine-talabaza-science-sustainability-and-women-stem?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 08 Dec 2025 02:00:22 +0000 Sumnima Kandangwa Sumnima Kandangwa From working on cookbooks and TV shows to starring in American Eagle’s Give Great Jeans holiday campaign, Martha Stewart remains America’s beloved homemaker and mogul. “This holiday season, we’re settling for nothing less than a perfect fit,” Stewart says before expertly wrapping a gift in denim, in an Instagram video shared by the brand at the end of November. At 84, she continues to glow with a radiant complexion that defies age. Her secret? A simple skincare routine, plenty of sleep and... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/wellness/article/3334715/how-does-martha-stewart-look-so-young-84-year-old-icons-beauty-secrets-and-her-new-skincare-brand?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/wellness/article/3334715/how-does-martha-stewart-look-so-young-84-year-old-icons-beauty-secrets-and-her-new-skincare-brand?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 03 Dec 2025 10:00:10 +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 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter As a brand built on sensuous experiences, it comes as little surprise that perfume maker Henry Jacques not only creates travel cases for its opulent scents, but that those cases should be as exquisitely fashioned as possible. Crafted in exceptional materials such as rare leathers, the cases in the HJ Voyage collection are designed to carry both sizes of the maison’s fragrances: the 15ml flacons of Les Essences (potent perfumes and pure oils for sparing use) and 75ml bottles of Les Brumes... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3333486/style-edit-henry-jacques-unveils-new-hj-voyage-travel-cases-its-perfumes?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3333486/style-edit-henry-jacques-unveils-new-hj-voyage-travel-cases-its-perfumes?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 21 Nov 2025 02:00:34 +0000 Agence France-Presse Agence France-Presse Long, blonde, wavy hair, heavy make-up and cosmetic injections: like many women in Donald Trump’s orbit, political consultant Melissa Rein Lively wears her support for the US president on her face. With the rise of Trump’s Make America Great Again (Maga) movement, a group of well-connected and well-off Republican women have come into the spotlight sporting what the US media have dubbed the “Maga look”. “This has always been my look. I just found my tribe,” said Rein Lively, 40, founder of... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/trends/article/3332635/how-maga-women-erika-kirk-show-their-support-donald-trump-big-lips-and-botox?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/trends/article/3332635/how-maga-women-erika-kirk-show-their-support-donald-trump-big-lips-and-botox?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 13 Nov 2025 22:00:16 +0000 Bloomberg Bloomberg In the US$6.3 trillion world of wellness, catering to women is the lowest-hanging fruit on the tree. Yet women’s wellness is an area that’s historically been underfunded and underserved. In the US, women were rarely included in clinical trials before 1993, and in 2020, only 5 per cent of global research and development funding was allocated to women’s health research. Even spokespeople for the Global Wellness Institute, the largest research organisation dedicated to tracking the industry,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/travel-hotels/article/3330642/why-canyon-ranch-opening-us500-million-resort-texas-focused-womens-wellness?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/travel-hotels/article/3330642/why-canyon-ranch-opening-us500-million-resort-texas-focused-womens-wellness?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 02 Nov 2025 06:00:09 +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 Sheena Khemaney Sheena Khemaney Among the most recent happenings and product releases to know from the world of beauty, highlights include Jenna Ortega’s Halloween-approved goth make-up look, Aesop’s mysterious scent, and Chanel’s Les 4 Ombres Boutons eye shadow palettes – which come in four richly hued colourways. Scroll to see what other products are worth checking out and splurging on this month. Jenna Ortega’s graveyard chic Jenna Ortega extended her winning streak of soft goth looks throughout the summer – most recently... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3330160/beauty-news-know-chanels-baroque-eye-shadow-palettes-jenna-ortegas-goth-glam-and-aesops-new-scent?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3330160/beauty-news-know-chanels-baroque-eye-shadow-palettes-jenna-ortegas-goth-glam-and-aesops-new-scent?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 25 Oct 2025 22:15:08 +0000 dpa dpa Experts have revealed how to tailor your skincare routine depending on your “ageing type”. For years, anti-ageing advice has been handed out like a one-size-fits-all prescription: use retinol, wear SPF and moisturise religiously. But anyone who has stared a little too long into the bathroom mirror knows that not all signs of ageing are created equal. Some faces develop a patchwork of fine lines long before their jawline budges, while others notice skin softening and sagging even if their... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/trends/article/3330149/how-choose-perfect-skincare-your-ageing-type?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/trends/article/3330149/how-choose-perfect-skincare-your-ageing-type?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 25 Oct 2025 02:00:09 +0000 Sheena Khemaney Sheena Khemaney Setting sprays offer a lot more benefits than most people are aware of. Besides keeping your make-up intact and helping it last, these hardworking formulas can actually boost the skin’s hydration and ensure powders and creams blend seamlessly. They are available in a variety of finishes, from matte and shimmery to dewy. 1. Nars Light Reflecting Makeup Setting Mist The multi-use Nars Light Reflecting Makeup Setting Mist (HK$310/90ml) hydrates and protects the skin from blue light and pollution,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/trends/article/3329915/4-setting-sprays-guaranteed-keep-your-make-intact-sephora-charlotte-tilbury?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/trends/article/3329915/4-setting-sprays-guaranteed-keep-your-make-intact-sephora-charlotte-tilbury?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 22 Oct 2025 23:00:09 +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 dpa dpa You probably haven’t started thinking about your Halloween look, or you may already be defaulting to the easy options of cat or vampire, which require no more than a liquid liner or a little fake blood. This year, however, there are some viral looks from cinematic references to snatched skeletons that are perfect – and just as easy – for your 2025 Halloween make-up. Below, celebrity make-up artists share their top picks of the trending looks to try this Halloween, from Wicked witches to coquette... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/trends/article/3329657/4-trending-make-looks-recreate-halloween-2025-tiktoks-coquette-clown-wednesday-inspired-goth?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/trends/article/3329657/4-trending-make-looks-recreate-halloween-2025-tiktoks-coquette-clown-wednesday-inspired-goth?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 21 Oct 2025 06:00:09 +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 Madeleine Fitzpatrick Madeleine Fitzpatrick Henry Jacques, the French haute parfumerie, envisions its retail spaces as “living” environments rather than shops in the conventional sense of the word. A case in point is the maison’s Hong Kong boutique at the upscale Elements mall in West Kowloon. The space exudes an aura more akin to a private Parisian apartment than a commercial outlet. Local cultural influences are subtly woven into the elegant French craftsmanship that defines the brand. Guests are invited to linger, perhaps leafing... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/article/3328911/style-edit-henry-jacques-parisian-apartment-boutique-hong-kongs-elements-mall?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/article/3328911/style-edit-henry-jacques-parisian-apartment-boutique-hong-kongs-elements-mall?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 15 Oct 2025 02:00:09 +0000 Sheena Khemaney Sheena Khemaney It’s not only the fashion that caught the eye at the four biggest spring/summer 2026 ready-to-wear shows – New York, London, Milan and Paris. The hair and make-up too had plenty to offer style watchers, from bubblegum-pink lips and multicoloured mascara to ultra-clean, minimalist looks and more. Dior For his first womenswear show under the creative direction of Jonathan Anderson, Peter Philips, creative and image director of Dior make-up, created a natural spring flush to celebrate the Northern... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3328756/8-make-highlights-spring/summer-2026-fashion-weeks-new-york-london-milan-and-paris?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3328756/8-make-highlights-spring/summer-2026-fashion-weeks-new-york-london-milan-and-paris?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 13 Oct 2025 10:00:13 +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 Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre It’s not unusual for Dr Dissapong Panithaporn’s clients to fly in for a few hours from places such as Singapore – often by private jet – to visit his Bangkok clinic for one of his treatments, ranging from laser to fillers. Located only a 10-minute drive from Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport, the first branch of The Demis Clinic opened in 2009. Since then, Panithaporn – also known as Dr Joe – has expanded with another branch in the busy Siam area in central Bangkok. While the Siam branch has always... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/trends/article/3328470/why-kim-kardashian-and-jackson-wang-are-fans-bangkoks-demis-clinic-dr-joe?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/trends/article/3328470/why-kim-kardashian-and-jackson-wang-are-fans-bangkoks-demis-clinic-dr-joe?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 10 Oct 2025 06:00:14 +0000 Bloomberg Bloomberg In 2021, when the world was baking sourdough bread and hoarding toilet paper, Movara was riding a pandemic high. The fitness and weight-loss resort in the red rocks of Ivins, Utah, was packed, sold out for 18 weeks straight. It wasn’t alone. Hilton Head Health, another such resort in South Carolina, similarly had a six- to eight-week wait-list. So did Skyterra Wellness Retreat in Pisgah Forest, North Carolina. The dog days of lockdowns, it turns out, were a boom time for many destination spas in... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/wellness/article/3327605/how-ozempic-and-glp-1-meds-are-reshaping-wellness-resort-offerings?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/wellness/article/3327605/how-ozempic-and-glp-1-meds-are-reshaping-wellness-resort-offerings?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 04 Oct 2025 06:00:21 +0000 Bloomberg Bloomberg For those of us who read the tea leaves of scent sales, 2025 is shaping up to be a good year. The “fragrance index” – a kissing cousin of the “lipstick index” – seems to be looking up: for plenty of consumers, fragrance is self-care and perceived as an affordable luxury, so they’ll indulge even in an uncertain economic outlook. Circana reports prestige fragrance sales increased by six per cent, to US$3.9 billion, in the first half of the year. The growth was partly attributed to new brand... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3327331/fragrance-sales-rise-these-are-hottest-perfumes-autumn?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3327331/fragrance-sales-rise-these-are-hottest-perfumes-autumn?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 01 Oct 2025 04:00:12 +0000 Cherry Liu Cherry Liu There’s something small but mighty you might be missing in your bag – a Thai herbal inhaler, or yadom. It’s a remedy in Thailand for calming stress, easing motion sickness and relieving stuffy noses and headaches, and fans of Thai dramas might recognise it from Netflix’s Mad Unicorn, where the main character often uses the iconic green bottle from the Hong Thai brand. The herbal inhaler has since become a favourite among celebrities like Blackpink’s Lisa, Hollywood star Chris Hemsworth, British... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/wellness/article/3326782/what-yadom-thai-herbal-inhaler-loved-blackpinks-lisa-and-chris-hemsworth?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/wellness/article/3326782/what-yadom-thai-herbal-inhaler-loved-blackpinks-lisa-and-chris-hemsworth?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 28 Sep 2025 04:00:12 +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 Gloria Tso Gloria Tso Since 2018, fragrance brand To Summer has gradually transcended its mainland Chinese origins to become one of the hottest up-and-coming names on the market globally. Rather than purporting to bridge East and West, its signature scents and gorgeous retail stores are proudly Asian, bearing an innate and distinctive cultural authenticity that has proven to be a strong formula for success. From WeChat to TikTok, the brand took off on social media and is now continuing that rapid expansion with its... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3326378/summer-co-founder-shen-li-chinese-fragrance-brands-hong-kong-expansion?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3326378/summer-co-founder-shen-li-chinese-fragrance-brands-hong-kong-expansion?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 22 Sep 2025 10:00:33 +0000