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9 September, 2024
Products of Maison 21G is displayed in the store at Hysan Place, Causeway Bay. 01NOV24 SCMP/ Fan Chen
Fragrances

What perfumes do Chinese like? New trends as industry surges

With the Chinese perfume market far outpacing the global one, experts reveal note trends in mainland China and Hong Kong, and in Singapore.

Fragrances

Let there be light: 4 scented candles to give any room a lift this winter

Fame and celebrity

How Hailey Bieber and Ivanka Trump helped The Chainsmokers’ Drew Taggart propose

Christmas

Christmas 2024 gift guide: glam up for the party season in red and gold

Maison Francis Kurkdjian, Celine Beauté and Schiaparelli are offering up glitzy accessories too.

Dior Beauty Holiday 2024 collection
Style Edit

Style Edit: Noble Panacea’s 7-day Discovery Rituals promise to transform the skin

The Absolute Discovery Ritual is for mature skin, while the Brilliant Discovery Ritual is for younger skin; there is also the Kelly Rutherford-inspired Red Limited-Edition Absolute Nourishing Lift Oil.

Skincare

This Korean grandma is 77 and has just launched her own beauty brand

‘Do you know how young and beautiful you are right now?’ Reii Reii founder Park Mak-rye on her beauty brand, learning to love herself.

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Wellness

How ice baths can help conquer stress and find inner peace

Once a tool for athletes, cold therapy is now a wellness trend, promising benefits like reduced inflammation, improved sleep and stress relief.

Breath of Life Ice Bath clients take the plunge. Photo: Handout
Skincare

What are polynucleotides, the next generation in injectable beauty?

The future of skin rejuvenation is here with the latest in injectable beauty, promising deeper hydration and more potent cellular repair than Botox or fillers

Skincare

4 cream blush sticks for a natural flush and smooth finish like Ariana

These blush sticks deliver natural colour, and are perfect for hydrating your skin and long-lasting colour, unlike their powder or liquid counterparts.

Hong Kong

PostMag Christmas gift guide: 9 ideas for your “could be better” aunt

From a calendar for a beauty expert and a festive luxury hamper to chocolate truffles, chen pi, sparkling tea and a home-grown all-use cologne.

Gifts to please the fussiest auntie, like this hamper from The Peninsula. Photo: The Peninsula
Photography

Beauty filters also make us look more intelligent, study finds

Software-modified faces were viewed more favourably than untouched ones in a Spanish study. This may not be a good thing, psychologist says.

Side by side photos of a woman before and after her face has been digitally edited. A study published in The Royal Society has revealed that software-modified faces were viewed more favourably than untouched ones. Photo: Shutterstock
IPO

C-beauty brand Mao Geping to debut in Hong Kong with US$270 million IPO

Namesake founder rose to prominence as a make-up artist who helped Liu Xiaoqing play an empress who aged from 15 to 80 years in a TV drama.

Style Edit

Style Edit: LV Lovers is Pharrell Williams’ debut fragrance for Louis Vuitton

The fragrance blends pure and ancient natural ingredients to convey the essence of sunlight as ‘a metaphor for love as well as a source of motivation and life on Earth’.

Fame and celebrity

Is Megan Moroney country music’s hottest new ‘It’ girl?

A TikTok video criticising Megan Moroney’s hair at the 2024 Country Music Awards has gone viral – and the confident young artist has already clapped back.

A TikTok video criticising Megan Moroney’s hair extensions at the CMAs has gone viral. Photo: @megmoroney/Instagram
What to do in Hong Kong

5 shopping opportunities in Hong Kong this weekend, November 29-December 1

From the debut of a French fashion brand to headphones you will want on your Christmas wish list, here is what to shop this weekend.

From the debut of a French fashion brand to headphones by Danish luxury audio brand Bang & Olufsen you will want on your Christmas wish list, here is what to shop this weekend. Photo: Bang & Olufsen
Wellness

Beauty’s latest hero? Why cica, or Centella asiatica, is sprouting everywhere

The botanical wonder started out as an anti-inflammatory and has now graduated to skincare, say dermatologists Dr Jason Stevens and Dr Eugene Tan.

Trending in China

Chinese woman, 27, dies after laser treatments for spot and birthmark removal

Husband suspects excessive amount of anaesthetic caused allergic reaction that resulted in her death.

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Style Edit

Style Edit: Henry Jacques unveils second edition of In All Intimacy scents

Inspired by the artists’ shared passion for sustainability and technology, the perfumer captures their unique personalities and creative vision in its new line.

Henry Jacques teams up with New York DJ Heron Preston and his partner Sabrina Albarello for a new collection. Photo: Handout
Style Edit

Style Edit: Chanel N°5 – Olivier Polge’s take on the classic fragrance

The in-house master perfumer reinterpreted the classic scent with a contemporary twist, infusing the original formula with fresh citrus notes and a lighter feel.

Asia travel

Why do Seoul’s make-up studios draw so many K-beauty tourists?

They aren’t just heading to South Korea for the beauty products – they go to learn trends, get skincare tips and have makeovers, too.

What to do in Hong Kong

5 can’t-miss shopping opportunities in Hong Kong this weekend, Nov 15-17

Look out for Jellycat toys at its new shop, clothes from the Levi’s x Clot joint series, presents from a Christmas fair, and more.

The collaborative clothing line from Levi’s and Clot is just one of the shopping highlights in Hong Kong this weekend, as well as Jellycat’s new outlet in Causeway Bay and a new make-up line from Dolce & Gabbana.
Fame and celebrity

Where are the BuzzFeed stars now, from The Try Guys to Quinta Brunson?

BuzzFeed put plenty of stars on the entertainment map, and since breaking away, the likes of Safiya Nygaard, Ryan Bergara, Quinta Brunson and The Try Guys have largely flourished

Quinta Brunson, Eugene Lee Yang and Ned Fulmer all rose to fame on Buzzfeed – but where are they now? Photos: @quintab; @eugeneleeyang; @nedfulmer/Instagram
Style Edit

Style Edit: Noble Panacea goes red in this new Kelly Rutherford collaboration

Céline Talabaza, CEO of Noble Panacea, believes that Rutherford, the skincare brand’s tastemaker in residence, brings the taste, diligence and inner strength that have inspired the limited edition packaging.

Trending in China

Chinese woman dies after 6 cosmetic surgeries in a day

Nose job, double eyelid surgery, thigh liposuction then face and breast work leads to death followed by protracted legal battle.

Celebrity style

Explainer | How have beautiful brows evolved? From Pamela Anderson to Zendaya

From understanding your natural shape to choosing the right products and techniques, here’s everything to know for flawlessly groomed arches

From Pamela Anderson to Zendaya, how have beautiful brows evolved over the decades? Photo: WireImage
Retailing

L’Oreal strengthens China supply chain to reduce risk of disruption

‘We are working on this programme of localisation, trying to produce as much as we can, where we can in China,’ executive says.

L’Oreal is tweaking its global supply chain to protect against disruptions. Photo: Reuters
What to do in Hong Kong

5 can’t-miss shopping opportunities in Hong Kong this weekend

Mall puts on fun for its soft opening, a much anticipated sneaker collaboration hits shelves and a Hong Kong jewellery brand has a new line.

Icons and Influencers

Recap | Meet top influencers like Sarah Cheung, Jeffree Star, Mikayla Jane and even controversial Liv Schmidt, who give tips on health, beauty and wellness

The worlds of health, beauty and wellness have spawned multi-billion dollar industries and experts to guide you with their knowledge and top tips. Discover some of the top influencers offering up their advice right now.

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