https://www.scmp.com/rss/516299/feed en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Sheena Khemaney Sheena Khemaney Here’s our latest round-up of recent happenings and product releases from the world of beauty. On our radar this time, we’ve got Chanel’s understated yet striking make-up looks from the maison’s haute couture autumn/winter 2025 catwalk; Hermès Beauty’s special edition bundle of lipsticks, nail enamels and an eyeshadow palette; and much more. Hermès Hermès puts the spotlight on its limited edition autumn/winter 2025 make-up collection – three lipsticks, three nail enamels and an eye shadow... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3325939/beauty-news-and-autumn-releases-chanel-hermes-louis-vuitton-and-more?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3325939/beauty-news-and-autumn-releases-chanel-hermes-louis-vuitton-and-more?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 20 Sep 2025 22:00:17 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter The making of a grand cru burgundy or champagne takes patience, terroir and consummate skill. The creation of exceptional perfumes – from soil to harvest to pressing – is no different. And within the rarefied world of haute parfumerie, there are few houses that can match the craftsmanship or commitment of Henry Jacques. With a heritage spanning five decades, this family-owned business is quietly refining – with a passion equal to that of a great vintner – what it means to be truly luxurious in... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3325598/style-edit-henry-jacques-perfumes-capture-essence-luxury?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3325598/style-edit-henry-jacques-perfumes-capture-essence-luxury?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 17 Sep 2025 02:00:15 +0000 Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre When Chanel’s in-house perfumer Olivier Polge began to develop a new scent based on one of the brand’s signature fragrances, Bleu de Chanel, he was faced with the challenge of reinventing a classic. The Parisian maison’s most popular men’s fragrance was first created as an eau de toilette in 2010 by none other than Olivier’s father, Jacques Polge, the man behind many of Chanel’s most beloved perfumes. “I was looking to push the signature of Bleu somehow to an extreme level,” says Polge fils when... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3323312/chanel-unveils-bleu-de-chanel-lexclusif-campaign-starring-timothee-chalamet?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3323312/chanel-unveils-bleu-de-chanel-lexclusif-campaign-starring-timothee-chalamet?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 27 Aug 2025 21:00:09 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter As the season begins to turn, those seeking to remain enveloped in summer’s warm embrace need only turn to master perfumer Henry Jacques’ Les Croisières – a library of six fragrances that capture the mood like the last of the season’s wine. The fragrances are drawn from Henry Jacques’ Les Classiques range – the house’s foundational collection – and presented as Les Brumes, lighter versions specifically for misting or splashing. The ample size of each 75ml flacon encourages generous, playful... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3321805/style-edit-henry-jacques-les-croisieres-fragrances-distil-memory-summer?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3321805/style-edit-henry-jacques-les-croisieres-fragrances-distil-memory-summer?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 15 Aug 2025 02:00:14 +0000 Sheena Khemaney Sheena Khemaney Revamping your beauty stash for the summer? Start by swapping out heavier foundations for Hourglass Cosmetics’ Veil Hydrating Skin Tint with a formula that’s ideal for sunny getaways – think sheer coverage and all-day hydration. Those in need of time-saving skincare hacks should check out our picks below, including Augustinus Bader’s The Sunscreen SPF 50 and Noble Panacea’s sleep mask to refresh dull and tired skin. Hourglass Cosmetics Gracie Abrams shows off her naturally radiant complexion in... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3319364/whats-our-beauty-kit-summer-augustinus-baders-sunscreen-spf-50-hourglass-cosmetics-veil-hydrating?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3319364/whats-our-beauty-kit-summer-augustinus-baders-sunscreen-spf-50-hourglass-cosmetics-veil-hydrating?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 26 Jul 2025 22:00:08 +0000 Sheena Khemaney Sheena Khemaney If you’re considering a fragrance refresh this summer, we’ve got you covered. These cool, breezy scents are well worth the splurge – make them part of a seasonal makeover, lifting your mood and perhaps even scoring you compliments too. From Chanel’s newly released Chance Eau Splendide to Louis Vuitton’s update of its Sun Song parfum de cologne, here are our picks for the best warm weather fragrances to wear right now. Maison Francis Kurkdjian Kurky eau de parfum (US$227/70ml), Maison Francis... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3318583/4-fresh-summer-scents-major-perfumers-chanel-louis-vuitton-maison-francis-kurkdjian-and-issey-miyake?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3318583/4-fresh-summer-scents-major-perfumers-chanel-louis-vuitton-maison-francis-kurkdjian-and-issey-miyake?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 17 Jul 2025 10:00:17 +0000 Madeleine Fitzpatrick Madeleine Fitzpatrick Henry Jacques – the haute parfumerie maison celebrating its 50th anniversary this year – has unveiled the latest chapter in its olfactory story with the launch of the collection Il y Avait un Jardin. Just over a decade since the debut of the brand’s iconic Les Essences concentrated perfume oils – part of Les Classiques collection – this new venture sees Henry Jacques refocusing on purity and simplicity, presenting a pair of fresh, cologne-inspired fragrances. Il y Avait un Jardin – “There was... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3311181/style-edit-henry-jacques-il-y-avait-un-jardin-cologne-inspired-fragrances-express-purity-and?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3311181/style-edit-henry-jacques-il-y-avait-un-jardin-cologne-inspired-fragrances-express-purity-and?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 22 May 2025 02:00:09 +0000 Madeleine Fitzpatrick Madeleine Fitzpatrick Just over a century ago, the world’s most iconic fragrance was born. The year was 1921, and Chanel No 5 was “a woman’s perfume, with the scent of a woman”, according to Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel. It was also the first perfume the legendary French couturier released. Five was her lucky number. Just over a decade later, Coco Chanel launched her first and only high jewellery collection. The year was 1932, and Bijoux de Diamants was born out of the designer’s desire to, as she put it, “cover women in... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3308778/style-edit-chanel-ndeg5-celebrates-more-century-elegance-1921-perfume-through-1932s-bijoux-de?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3308778/style-edit-chanel-ndeg5-celebrates-more-century-elegance-1921-perfume-through-1932s-bijoux-de?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 12 May 2025 02:00:02 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter Australian biological beauty brand Grown Alchemist is celebrating the merry month of May with unrivalled promotions and an exclusive facial treatment at its Hong Kong flagship store at IFC Mall. The brand combines advanced biotechnology with potent botanical ingredients in its quest to unlock the skin’s natural ability to repair and regenerate, delivering holistic, science-driven treatments and products in forms consistent with Grown Alchemist’s signature minimalist aesthetic. For Mother’s Day,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3309425/style-edit-grown-alchemist-unveils-exclusive-may-offers-hong-kongs-ifc-mall-mothers-day-including?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3309425/style-edit-grown-alchemist-unveils-exclusive-may-offers-hong-kongs-ifc-mall-mothers-day-including?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 08 May 2025 02:00:08 +0000 For thousands of years, gourmands have sought out truffles – considered a food of the gods – for their rich fragrance and woody flavour. Culinary use of the ingredient, which is technically the fruiting body of subterranean fungi, was documented in ancient Roman texts by Pliny the Elder, it was beloved by the Etruscans before that. Centuries later during the Renaissance, Italian noblewoman turned French queen Catherine de’ Medici brought the white truffle to the French court. And in 1954,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3305775/how-truffles-are-revolutionising-skincare-court-catherine-de-medici-netflixs-dating-show-singles?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3305775/how-truffles-are-revolutionising-skincare-court-catherine-de-medici-netflixs-dating-show-singles?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 24 Apr 2025 06:00:09 +0000 Occasionally it is possible to capture a fleeting moment of beauty in nature – and this is precisely what Henry Jacques is seeking to achieve with its newest release: the 2024 Collection de l’Atelier. The year refers to the maison’s own rose harvest – only its second to date. The perfume collection is limited to just 500 pieces and will not be reissued. Henry Jacques is this year celebrating half a century of crafting exclusive perfumes using natural ingredients of the highest quality. In its... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3307437/style-edit-henry-jacques-captures-natures-fleeting-beauty-its-2024-collection-de-latelier-maisons?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3307437/style-edit-henry-jacques-captures-natures-fleeting-beauty-its-2024-collection-de-latelier-maisons?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 23 Apr 2025 02:00:23 +0000 Madeleine Fitzpatrick Madeleine Fitzpatrick Chanel’s Chance perfumes have always reflected Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel’s philosophy that “Luck is my soul” – a belief that favours those with the courage to seize opportunities. The latest addition to this line is a luminous, captivating fragrance that continues in this tradition. Chance Eau Splendide introduces the colour purple to the collection’s palette, a tone associated with mystery and nobility. This new creation by Olivier Polge, Chanel’s in-house perfumer-creator since 2015, embodies... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3304880/style-edit-purple-meets-paradox-chanel-chance-eau-splendide-new-fragrance-expressing-both-sparkle?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3304880/style-edit-purple-meets-paradox-chanel-chance-eau-splendide-new-fragrance-expressing-both-sparkle?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 15 Apr 2025 14:00:08 +0000 It’s not only the fashion that caught the eye at the 2025 autumn/winter ready-to-wear shows in Paris and Milan. The make-up too had plenty to offer style watchers, from drawn-on lashes to blushes in bold colours and even kabuki-inspired looks. Chanel The models at Chanel sported smoky eyes with drawn-on lashes to recall the texture of a black ribbon. The dainty accessory was the collection’s central motif, having appeared throughout the enormous set and on everything from bags and jackets to... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3304556/8-unmissable-fashion-week-beauty-looks-fall/winter-2025-runways-paris-and-milan-louis-vuittons?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3304556/8-unmissable-fashion-week-beauty-looks-fall/winter-2025-runways-paris-and-milan-louis-vuittons?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 31 Mar 2025 08:00:47 +0000 Precious metals and minerals are becoming increasingly important in beauty regimes. From 24k gold face masks to platinum-infused serums and diamond creams, there is no shortage of luxe products that offer benefits, from reversing the signs of ageing to promoting collagen production. While using precious materials in skincare isn’t exactly a novel concept – it’s been said that Cleopatra applied pure gold on her skin to keep it youthful, while colloidal silver was used to treat wounds and... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3300161/precious-metals-are-revolutionising-luxury-skincare-anti-ageing-anti-inflammatory-and-collagen?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3300161/precious-metals-are-revolutionising-luxury-skincare-anti-ageing-anti-inflammatory-and-collagen?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 09 Mar 2025 23:00:09 +0000 Henry Jacques is known as a creator of some of the finest fragrances money can buy. That’s because of the decades of expertise built up by the maison, based in the long-standing European perfume capital of Grasse, France, and the exquisite craftsmanship it brings to its scents. But it’s also because of the superlative quality of the ingredients it insists on using – of which none has been more central to its journey than the rose. It’s the star ingredient in one of Henry Jacques’ signature... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3299386/style-edit-perfumer-henry-jacques-limited-edition-collection-de-latelier-embraces-rose-les-essences?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3299386/style-edit-perfumer-henry-jacques-limited-edition-collection-de-latelier-embraces-rose-les-essences?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 21 Feb 2025 02:00:14 +0000 In the skincare industry, few brands can hold a candle to the scientific credentials of Noble Panacea. Founded by Sir Fraser Stoddart, a Nobel Prize-winning chemist, the brand is dedicated to innovation and sustainability in luxury. Central to Noble Panacea’s products is the brand’s Organic Super Molecular Vessel (OSMV) technology. This patented system transforms the delivery of active ingredients, with a single OSMV being 10,000 times smaller than a skin cell, enabling potent treatments to... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3289647/style-edit-noble-panaceas-7-day-discovery-rituals-promise-transformed-skin-those-go-or-travelling?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3289647/style-edit-noble-panaceas-7-day-discovery-rituals-promise-transformed-skin-those-go-or-travelling?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 09 Dec 2024 02:00:19 +0000 Since making a splash with his debut collection during Men’s Fashion Week in Paris in June last year, Pharrell Williams has hit his stride as men’s creative director for Louis Vuitton. This year, Williams embarked on his first fragrance project for the maison: LV Lovers, designed to be “an extract of energy, a perfume of opportunity and enhancement” and to evoke “the scent of the sun”. The result of a creative dialogue between Williams and French master perfumer Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud, LV... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3288668/style-edit-pharrell-williams-debut-fragrance-louis-vuitton-lv-lovers-was-crafted-master-perfumer?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3288668/style-edit-pharrell-williams-debut-fragrance-louis-vuitton-lv-lovers-was-crafted-master-perfumer?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 02 Dec 2024 02:00:21 +0000 Among the bewildering array of serums, creams and ampoules flooding skincare aisles, one ingredient has shot to stardom on social feeds: Centella asiatica, or as it’s more popularly known, cica. This botanical wonder seems to be everywhere, from soothing creams to anti-ageing serums, and skincare devotees can’t get enough. But what makes it such a go-to for those seeking youthful skin? Though cica might seem like just the latest trend, it’s far from new. Its use in skincare dates back centuries... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3288343/what-cica-or-centella-asiatica-and-it-beautys-latest-hero-used-traditional-medicine-centuries?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3288343/what-cica-or-centella-asiatica-and-it-beautys-latest-hero-used-traditional-medicine-centuries?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 27 Nov 2024 08:04:47 +0000 For more than half a century, bespoke perfume maison Henry Jacques has been on a quest to craft the world’s finest essences and scents. In 2022, the French brand created the In All Intimacy collection which embraces perfume as a way to share stories, capture legacies and convey emotions. This resulted in the first chapter in a series – a trio of captivating scents inspired and created by tennis star Rafael Nadal and his wife Maria Perelló. This November Henry Jacques opens up a new creative... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3287175/style-edit-henry-jacques-first-all-intimacy-collection-was-inspired-rafael-nadal-and-his-wife-maria?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3287175/style-edit-henry-jacques-first-all-intimacy-collection-was-inspired-rafael-nadal-and-his-wife-maria?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 20 Nov 2024 02:00:11 +0000 Olivier Polge expresses surprise at his first impression of Singapore. “I was expecting a very dense city but I found the cityscape to be much more spread out and much greener than I imagined. There is something very calming about it,” remarks Polge, Chanel’s in-house master perfumer who is visiting the Lion City for the first time for a regional showcase of the Chanel N° 5 range of fragrances. The event, held in a heritage colonial bungalow in central Singapore, was attended by celebrities... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3286544/style-edit-reimagining-ndeg5-modern-chanel-woman-master-perfumer-olivier-polge-explains-concept?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3286544/style-edit-reimagining-ndeg5-modern-chanel-woman-master-perfumer-olivier-polge-explains-concept?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 18 Nov 2024 02:00:20 +0000 The powerful hydration and moisturisation properties of Noble Panacea’s Absolute Nourishing Lift Oil are now presented in limited edition stylish red packaging as a statement of the elixir’s potency. The Noble Panacea Red Limited-Edition Absolute Nourishing Lift Oil is designed in collaboration with the brand’s tastemaker in residence, actress Kelly Rutherford. Best known for her role as the stylish and elegant New York socialite Lily van der Woodsen in the iconic television series Gossip Girl,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3285708/style-edit-noble-panaceas-absolute-nourishing-lift-oil-gets-irresistible-red-spin-new-collaboration?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3285708/style-edit-noble-panaceas-absolute-nourishing-lift-oil-gets-irresistible-red-spin-new-collaboration?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 11 Nov 2024 02:00:14 +0000 For millennials and Gen Xers, catching a whiff of a sugary vanilla perfume can instantly whisk them back to a time when everyone seemed to wear scents that smelled like a bakery. Growing up, our olfactory pathways were stimulated by aromas like Britney Spears’ Fantasy, and Bath & Body Works’ Warm Vanilla Sugar, which dominated the fragrance scene in the early to mid-2000s. For millennials and Gen Xers, catching a whiff of a sugary vanilla perfume can instantly whisk them back to a time when... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/trends/article/3285120/how-sweet-food-inspired-y2k-fragrances-britney-spears-fantasy-are-back-thanks-byredo-prada-and-marc?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/trends/article/3285120/how-sweet-food-inspired-y2k-fragrances-britney-spears-fantasy-are-back-thanks-byredo-prada-and-marc?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 04 Nov 2024 22:00:08 +0000 Aesop is a brand synonymous with design, from its minimalist, instantly recognisable packaging to the fact that each of its stores is unique, drawing on the varying expertise of architects, interior designers and artists. What is less well known is that the brand, founded in Melbourne in 1987, has always been inspired by the cinematic world – an artistic sphere that has influenced everything from store design to the names and formulations of products. Continuing in this tradition, Aesop’s new... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3283779/style-edit-how-aesop-draws-inspiration-cinema-its-new-gift-kits-scented-screenings-and-collaboration?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3283779/style-edit-how-aesop-draws-inspiration-cinema-its-new-gift-kits-scented-screenings-and-collaboration?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 25 Oct 2024 02:34:50 +0000 Created out of a passion for refined fragrance making, Henry Jacques has been formulating luxury scents since 1975. Founder Henry Jacques Cremona blended perfumes using the finest natural ingredients and essences from around the world in his atelier in Grasse, France. His daughter, Anne-Lise Cremona, carries on this legacy and safeguards the house’s traditions and wisdom. Les Classiques collection features natural ingredients of the highest quality, elevated through the house’s intuition for... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3283473/style-edit-henry-jacques-les-classiques-collection-inspired-autumns-glow-delicate-warmth-rose-oudh?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3283473/style-edit-henry-jacques-les-classiques-collection-inspired-autumns-glow-delicate-warmth-rose-oudh?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 24 Oct 2024 02:00:08 +0000 A missed opportunity, a love lost, and the realisation of the power of the self inspires Chanel N°5’s latest campaign featuring actress Margot Robbie, the new face of the fragrance. The multitalented actress stars in See You at 5, a two-minute, 20-second short film inspired by the passion, defiance and ambition of the brand’s founder, Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel. Robbie stars alongside Saltburn actor Jacob Elordi under the direction of Oscar-winning filmmaker Luca Guadagnino of Call Me by Your Name... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3282244/style-edit-margot-robbie-latest-face-chanel-ndeg5-stars-jacob-elordi-short-film-inspired-spirit?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3282244/style-edit-margot-robbie-latest-face-chanel-ndeg5-stars-jacob-elordi-short-film-inspired-spirit?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 15 Oct 2024 02:00:11 +0000 Move over, coconut oil and shea butter – there’s a new hero in the skincare aisle, and it’s none other than the humble almond. Long a favourite snack and staple of healthy diets. The recent ascent of the almond in the skincare world has been nothing short of meteoric. “Consumers are looking for authentic products and experiences that are good for their health, skin and well-being,” says Marie Videau, general manager of research and development at L’Occitane Group, a cosmetics company known for... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/trends/article/3279012/how-almonds-became-skincare-superhero-moving-snack-aisle-usurp-coconut-oil-shea-butter-and-argan-nut?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/trends/article/3279012/how-almonds-became-skincare-superhero-moving-snack-aisle-usurp-coconut-oil-shea-butter-and-argan-nut?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 21 Sep 2024 06:00:08 +0000 Madeleine Fitzpatrick Madeleine Fitzpatrick Much like a person’s wardrobe, one’s fragrance collection should shift according to the season, mood and occasion. Among the intriguing options available today are three scents from Henry Jacques that are exclusive to our region. Each fragrance aims to capture elemental moments – from the warmth of a sun-drenched afternoon to the refreshing touch of a gentle sea breeze – while inviting the wearer to create new memories that linger. These fragrances are the culmination of nearly five decades of... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3279106/style-edit-fragrances-henry-jacques-evoke-elemental-moments-and-elevate-senses?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3279106/style-edit-fragrances-henry-jacques-evoke-elemental-moments-and-elevate-senses?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 20 Sep 2024 02:00:09 +0000 Few luxury brands have mastered the art of branding better than Aesop, the Australian skin, hair and body care company which may be just as well-known for its physical retail presence as its products. Walk into any of the brand’s stores around the world and you’ll see, instantly, what it’s all about. The products, more concerned with being effective than pretty, have pharmaceutical-style labels and unfussy packaging, their simplicity reflected in the interior design of their surroundings, which... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3276435/style-edit-we-headed-tokyo-launch-aesops-latest-scent-virere-inspired-summer-memories-nose-barnabe?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3276435/style-edit-we-headed-tokyo-launch-aesops-latest-scent-virere-inspired-summer-memories-nose-barnabe?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 02 Sep 2024 02:00:32 +0000 For well over four decades, Swiss beauty brand La Prairie has been breaking new ground in skincare technology. Now, it’s collaborated with established Swiss health and wellness resort Clinique La Prairie to create its latest product, the Life Matrix Haute Rejuvenation Cream. We speak with Dr Daniel Stangl, La Prairie’s director of innovation, about this new anti-ageing product at the pinnacle of skincare science and how it aims to enhance skin longevity. The new Life Matrix Cream targets signs... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3275335/style-edit-la-prairie-unveils-life-matrix-haute-rejuvenation-cream-we-spoke-swiss-beauty-giants?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3275335/style-edit-la-prairie-unveils-life-matrix-haute-rejuvenation-cream-we-spoke-swiss-beauty-giants?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 23 Aug 2024 02:00:15 +0000 Guided by tradition and a deep desire to safeguard perfume-making know-how, the French fragrance house Henry Jacques, founded by Henry Jacques Cremona in Grasses in 1975, continues to craft and produce the very best luxury scents. The house is a purveyor of the traditional craft of perfumery and is a composer of sorts, concocting scents from the finest notes and ingredients. Steeped in these traditions, Henry Jacques, under the guidance of Anne-Lise Cremona, taps into premium natural essences... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3274151/style-edit-how-henry-jacques-crafts-luxury-scents-premium-natural-essences-and-traditional-craft?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3274151/style-edit-how-henry-jacques-crafts-luxury-scents-premium-natural-essences-and-traditional-craft?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 14 Aug 2024 02:00:12 +0000 Discover the latest fragrances from renowned fashion houses, including Fendi’s debut collection, Loewe’s sophisticated 7, and the refreshing Mojave Ghost from Byredo. Immerse yourself in scents that evoke memories, inspire creativity, and elevate your daily routine. Fendi fragrances Looking for a fragrance refresh? Rome-based Fendi has recently launched its first collection of scents, recalling some of the famous fashion family’s personalities and other fond memories. The timing couldn’t be... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3272576/6-summer-scents-know-fendis-debut-fragrance-limited-edition-chanel-ndeg5?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3272576/6-summer-scents-know-fendis-debut-fragrance-limited-edition-chanel-ndeg5?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 31 Jul 2024 08:00:09 +0000 A beacon of beauty, the rose symbolises many things across different cultures, making it a near-universal muse in everything from haute couture and jewellery making to fine cuisine. The bloom is loved the world over for its delicate, even intoxicating scent with a single petal having power enough to captivate the imagination of those who breath in its distinctive aroma. Naturally, roses are at the centre of the fragrance world. Their scent has been locked into the olfactory memory of many and... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3270778/style-edit-henry-jacques-collection-de-latelier-set-3-scents-houses-own-roses?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3270778/style-edit-henry-jacques-collection-de-latelier-set-3-scents-houses-own-roses?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 18 Jul 2024 02:00:21 +0000 From its historical roots in the Georgian era, where a dab of faux rouge signalled robust health and vitality, to its current status as a versatile and essential make-up staple; from the powdered cheeks of the 18th century to the minimalist approaches of the 21st, blush has transcended mere trends to become a timeless item in the beauty arsenal. The resurgence of blush in the 2020s is a testament to its enduring appeal and the beauty industry’s cyclical nature. After decades of experimentation... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/trends/article/3265600/how-apply-blush-right-todays-array-colours-and-tools-means-theres-blush-everyone?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/trends/article/3265600/how-apply-blush-right-todays-array-colours-and-tools-means-theres-blush-everyone?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 10 Jun 2024 02:00:11 +0000 From double cleansing to aegyo-sal make-up to watery, serum-like sunscreens, products attesting to the global dominance of South Korean and Japanese beauty practices abound on digital marketplaces and social media. Now, in the wake of several merger and acquisition moves by key players, experts are more confident than ever that Chinese brands are following in the footsteps of “K-beauty” and “J-beauty”. In early February, L’Oréal announced its minority stake in Chinese fragrance brand To Summer.... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/trends/article/3264349/move-over-k-beauty-2024-year-c-beauty-trending-make-brands-flower-knows-and-jooycee-sensitive-skin?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/trends/article/3264349/move-over-k-beauty-2024-year-c-beauty-trending-make-brands-flower-knows-and-jooycee-sensitive-skin?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 28 May 2024 04:00:16 +0000 When it comes to choosing a skincare routine, the options can seem limitless. We might rightly wonder if those high-end products really do more than basic finds from the local chemist’s. But the real question mark lingers over the so-called “medical-grade” formulas. With claims of leveraging cutting-edge research and high-potency ingredients, medical-grade skincare products appeal to a growing segment of consumers who seek not just cosmetic improvements but genuine, long-term benefits for their... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3261280/do-medical-grade-skincare-products-really-deliver-doctor-formulated-cosmetics-skinceuticals-dr?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3261280/do-medical-grade-skincare-products-really-deliver-doctor-formulated-cosmetics-skinceuticals-dr?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 05 May 2024 04:00:16 +0000 The “vampire facial” – a procedure popularised by Hollywood celebrities like Kim Kardashian and Gwyneth Paltrow – has recently been linked to three new HIV cases. Three women were diagnosed with HIV after getting “vampire facial” at an unlicensed New Mexico medical spa, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said in a report last week, marking the first documented cases of people contracting the virus through cosmetic services using needles. US federal health officials said in a new... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3260946/what-do-we-know-about-vampire-facials-linked-3-hiv-cases-procedure-was-popularised-celebs-kim?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3260946/what-do-we-know-about-vampire-facials-linked-3-hiv-cases-procedure-was-popularised-celebs-kim?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 02 May 2024 20:00:15 +0000