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A rhinoplasty patient has a consultation with a surgeon in Seoul, South Korea. Photo: Reuters
Medicine

Seoul’s plastic surgery clinics see surge in foreign medical tourists

Influenced by K-pop and social media, Chinese and Indonesians join Japanese, Americans, Russians seeking facelifts, skin tightening in Korea.

Icons and Influencers

Style according to … Han Chong, founder of fashion brand Self-Portrait

Skincare

Allies of Skin, the groundbreaking skincare brand inspired by personal trauma

Fame and celebrity

Meet Joy Beune, world champion speed skater and Playboy cover girl

The athlete, who is dating fellow speed skater Kjeld Nuis, is a former junior world champion and has her eye next on the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan.

Joy Beune, world champion speed skater, also appeared in the December issue of Playboy Netherlands as its cover girl. Photo: @joybeune/Instagram
Icons and Influencers

Style according to … Kristina Romanova, CEO of Aman Essentials

The CEO of Aman Essentials tells Style about her favourite luxury stays, London haunts, vintage fashion, beauty must-haves and more.

Hair gel, mousse or spray? Stylists on which product to use on your hair

Discover the perfect hair product for your style, from pomades to sprays to gels to mousses, to avoid ever having a bad hair day.

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Skincare

Q&A | Ultra Violette brings Aussie SPF expertise to upmarket sunscreen products

Co-founder Ava Chandler-Matthews tells Style about how the Australian brand has combined skincare and sun protection, eschewing the heavy tone of most sunscreens in favour of more inviting textures.

Ava Chandler-Matthews (left) and Bec Jefferd, founders of Australian beauty brand Ultra Violette, want to take the “grudge step” out of applying sunscreen. Photo: Handout
Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia’s ‘city of roses’, where farmers bottle flowers’ aroma

The hills of Taif, Saudi Arabia, turn pink in spring with the blooming of roses used for perfume. But erratic weather is affecting harvests.

Fame and celebrity

Meet Ariana Grande’s childhood best friend, Courtney Chipolone

Name-checked on Ariana Grande’s song ‘Bye’, Chipolone is clearly an important part of the singer’s life – so what do we know about this friend and colleague who might also be her cousin?

Skincare

How truffles went from ancient culinary delicacy to modern skincare solution

Brands like d’Alba, Fresh and Neogen are incorporating the feisty fungus into their products, with the promise of enhancing skin tone and creating a radiant and youthful complexion.

For centuries, truffles have been prized as a culinary delicacy. Now, their skincare properties are also being appreciated. Photo: Shutterstock
Luxury travel

2 iPhones, 3 pillows, Air France: hotel designer Kelly Wearstler’s travel tips

Commercial interior designer Wearstler, who logs 150,000 air miles a year, shares her top travel hacks for the well-heeled.

Interior designer Kelly Wearstler clocks up around 150,000 air miles a year, so she knows a thing or two about the art of travelling. Photo: Getty Images
Style Edit

Style Edit: Henry Jacques’ 2024 Collection de l’Atelier, made from its own roses

The limited edition trio expresses the heart of the latest HJ Rose de Mai absolute – an essence with floral, powdery characteristics, and acacia honey notes providing a warm, ambery depth.

Consumer protection in Hong Kong

Hong Kong beauty centre closure sparks probe into HK$200,000 of prepaid packages

At least 22 complaints have been made with individual victims reporting losses ranging between HK$10,000 and HK$20,000.

Fame and celebrity

Meet Zhang Ruonan, star of Chinese romantic drama The First Frost

Zhang starred in 2021 romcom My Love with Taiwanese heartthrob Greg Hsu, and in the 2023 TV drama A Date with the Future opposite Hong Kong singer, dancer and actor William Chan.

Meet “born actress” Zhang Ruonan, star of Netflix’s The First Frost and China’s new queen of the romantic drama. Photo: Weibo
Wellness

Detox dos and don’ts – beyond the instant ‘miracle’ cures of the spring fad

Health experts unravel modern detox myths and stress the importance of good diet, an active lifestyle and a long-term approach as the best ways to ensure underlying health risks are kept at bay.

Products that offer instant results for detoxifying your body may not be the best approach. Experts recommend adopting a healthy diet and taking plenty of exercise instead of going for the quick fix. Photo: Getty Images
Style Edit

Style Edit: Purple meets paradox in Chanel’s new Chance Eau Splendide

With foregrounding notes of rose geranium and raspberry, the luminous fragrance from Olivier Polge embodies Coco Chanel’s ‘Luck is my soul’ philosophy, and comes with a playful film by Jean-Pierre Jeunet.

Fashion

What are grillz? Ask Alligator Jesus. He’s made sets for Lil Nas X, Beyoncé

Pearly whites are no longer in – but maybe they have not ever been. Ask Alligator Jesus, who makes custom dental accessories for celebrities.

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Celebrity Families

Meet make-up maven Charlotte Tilbury’s nepo niece, Bella Broekman-Tilbury

As a model and influencer, Broekman-Tilbury is represented by the same company as Liz Hurley, Liam Hemsworth’s girlfriend Gabriella Brooks, and Gemma Chan

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Meet Bella Broekman-Tilbury, nepo niece of Charlotte Tilbury. Photos: @bellabroekmantilbury, @charlottetilbury/Instagram
Fame and celebrity

Who is singer Sofia Carson’s beauty maven sister, Paulina Char?

While Carson lights up the stage with tenor Andrea Bocelli, younger sister Paulina Char works behind the scenes developing new make-up products for Tower 28 Beauty.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry

Who is Meghan Markle’s protective friend, make-up artist Daniel Martin?

Martin, who is of French-Vietnamese descent, got into make-up at a young age – now, some of his clients include Nicola Coughlan, Jessica Biel, Priyanka Chopra and Elisabeth Moss.

Skincare

Why organic compound salicylic acid is the unsung superhero of skincare

This powerful exfoliant effectively tackles oily skin, breakouts and blackheads by diving in deep to unclog pores and reduce inflammation while refreshing the skin.

Coy superhero salicylic acid, featured in products such as Paula’s Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant, has enjoyed A-list skincare status for years. Photo: Handout
Wellness

Animal-based skincare is back – from bee venom to salmon sperm facials

While vegan or plant-based skincare products once held sway, now animal-based remedies are topping TikTok trends – but this time they have a modern twist and are a more ethical solution than they once were.

In South Korea, snail mucin – the central component of mucus – has been a beauty staple for centuries. Now it’s gaining popularity overseas, part of the current trend away from vegan skincare. Photo: Trunk Archive
Fame and celebrity

How does Michelle Monaghan look so youthful at 48?

At 48, Monaghan hardly looks a day over 30 – here’s what we know about her wellness routine, from her workouts and favourite skincare products to baking as a form of meditation.

TikTok

Peering behind the TikTok trend of eye-colour surgery – the risks and costs

Cosmetic iris implanting, laser pigment removal, keratopigmentation: these new surgical techniques promise what was once in the realm of fiction – but they come at considerable cost.

Celebrity style

Is ink out? Have tattoos become so common that they have lost their edginess?

A number of A-listers are spending big on removing their tattoos as they become more ‘mature‘, but some tattooists argue people are wanting not fewer but better tattoos.

Pete Davidson is one of many stars opting to remove tattoos. Photo: NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images
Wellness

Women’s facial hair exists – it’s time we talked about it openly

Genetics, hormones, ageing and conditions like polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) can all lead to moustache and chin hair on women – but this is natural and nothing to be ashamed of.

Facial hair on women has been a largely unspoken issue, but that is changing. Photo: Trunk Archive
Luxury brands

8 unmissable beauty looks from fashion week in Paris and Milan

It wasn’t only the fashion that drew gasps and applause at the autumn/winter 2025 ready-to-wear shows – head-turning innovations in hair and make-up were also the subject of much discussion.

Fragrances

How to build a fragrance wardrobe to fit every mood and situation

Fragrance chemist Philip Kraft advises on the process of collating perfumes using the 4 ‘mood boards’ of the scent world.

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