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Articles and features on skincare, for millennials, including skin care regimes, skin products, product reviews and new releases.

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  • Over the past decade, consumers have become savvier with their beauty choices, focusing on ‘clean’ products with skin-safe ingredients
  • Ingredients like parabens, sulphates, alcohols and phthalates all get a bad reputation, but they’re still often found in creams, toners, lotions and shampoos …
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While lip fillers or injectables grant lasting effects, lip plumpers work for a few minutes to a few hours – the best ones offer shinier, fuller lips, but others can result in burning or irritation

From L’Oréal’s minority stakes in To Summer and Documents, to Estée Lauder’s investment in Melt Season, the world’s biggest beauty brands are making moves to acquire Chinese up-and-comers

The 4-time Grammy award-winning artist turns 60 today – so how does the bohemian rock star maintain his finely sculpted, tattooed bod as he enters his seventh decade?

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Different from face foundation, this make-up covers up everything from scars to veins – Margot Robbie and Paris Jackson even used it to hide tattoos

A natural alternative to Botox and fillers, cosmetic acupuncture is a more holistic approach that aligns with the growing desire for natural, sustainable beauty solutions – so how does it work?

Whether health-minded, a home-maintenance buff or just curious about what flows through your taps, understanding the difference between hard and soft water can make a difference to your well-being

Look for products from the likes of SkinCeuticals, Dr Hauschka, Dr Dennis Gross, Augustinus Bader and IS Clinical – which experts say are better for you than typical over-the-counter products

The emerging field uses cognitive behavioural therapy to help patients identify and modify any negative thought patterns and behaviours that may be making their skin condition worse

Celebrity fans of cold therapy include Jennifer Aniston, Demi Moore, Daniel Craig and Alicia Keys who say it has benefits for the skin and circulation – though experts caution against overuse

From Finland’s traditional style and Turkey’s hammams to Japan’s onsens and modern infrared treatments, enjoying extreme heat endures – but is there anything to be afraid of?

Research shows there are benefits to daily bathing including softer skin and stress reduction – but the average bath uses significantly more water than a shower, so will it really help you sleep at night?

Images of plants, leaves, flowers and fruit on a label can be misleading, a consumer advice expert says, while ‘natural’ ingredients can include water. If a product is mostly water, it’s not very plant-based.

Since potent active ingredients can irritate and dry out the skin, balance their effects with complementary skincare such as soothing aloe, wound-healing cica and moisture-boosting niacinamide

Short chains of amino acids – the building blocks of proteins – peptides work at the cellular level to boost collagen production, enhance moisture retention and reduce inflammation

Pat McGrath’s viral looks from the Maison Margiela’s haute couture spring/summer 2024 show that went viral on TikTok feed a desire among the platform’s users for escapism and fantasy.

Hair loss affects millions worldwide and impacts one’s self-esteem – when it comes to treatment, non-invasive technologies are gaining traction over medication or surgery

Make-up guru’s work Pat McGrath wowed once more during the haute couture spring/summer 2024 shows at Maison Margiela and Schiaparelli, while Dior and Chanel shows also caught the eye

North West uses Drunk Elephant and Skkn by Kim, while Penelope Disick favours Dior and Charlotte Tilbury – but experts warn that it might be safer for children to skip formulations designed for adults

The latest trend to hit the high street sees traditional ingredients like saffron, turmeric, neem and ashwagandha married to modern approaches and formulations

From haute couture fragrances to revamped lipsticks and skincare innovations, these products promise to transform your beauty routine and elevate your style.

Authentic A-list pioneers like Pamela Anderson, Millie Bobby Brown and Alicia Keys have changed our beauty standards – but we still need a smart routine to maintain healthy skin

From Nars and Chantecaille to Laura Mercier and Shu Uemura, add some glam and luck to your Lunar New Year look with these dragon motifs and auspicious colours

From the antioxidant-rich plum and soothing cedarwood of Rituals to the nourishing almond milk and coffee seed extract of Drunk Elephant, these scrubs offer a spa-like experience at home