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CAP Beauty’s Serotoner taps into the power of Griffonia, a plant loaded with 5-HTP – the precursor to serotonin. Photo: Handout

How neurocosmetics are promising to revolutionise beauty

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Once confined to the jewellery box, gold, silver and platinum are taking their place in the skincare cabinet as well. Photo: Trunk Archive

How gold, silver and platinum are revolutionising luxury skincare

Taylor Hill and Emma Chamberlain are among the celebrities who have spoken out about their acne. Photos: @taylor_hill, @emmachamberlain/Instagram

8 celebrities who struggled with acne, from Camila Cabello to Pete Davidson

Actress Jessica Biel got the internet talking over her Epsom salt prep before the Met Gala last year. Photos: EPA, Handout

Why did Jessica Biel’s Epsom salts routine before New York’s Met Gala go viral?

Kylie Jenner opts for bold choice in her glam room decor. Photo: Handout

How to create an at-home glam room – just like Kylie Jenner

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Jenna Ortega sports red make-up by Dior at on the Beetlejuice Beetlejuice red carpet at the Venice Film Festival, in August. Photo: AFP

Why red make-up is on the rise – and not just for lips

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Rosé from Blackpink posing with Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Serum. Photo: Handout

Unlock the magic of fermented skincare, from kombucha to ginseng

How you too can unwind like Gwyneth Paltrow with the latest home spa trends, from infrared saunas to red-light panels and lymphatic drainage boots. Photo: Trunk Archive

Why you should have your own at-home spa – like Gwyneth Paltrow

Cream blush sticks last longer on the skin ... just take a look at Ariana Grande at the Los Angeles premiere of Wicked. Photo: FilmMagic

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

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

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

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Verging on cloying in the Y2K days, gourmand fragrances are back with greater sophistication, from Jean Paul Gaultier’s Divine (pictured) to Byredo’s Rouge Chaotique. Photos: Handout

How sweet, food-inspired Y2K fragrances are making a comeback

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Almonds are the latest skincare superheroes, moving from the snack aisle to usurp products using the likes of coconut oil, shea butter and argan nuts. Photos: Handout

Going nuts: how almonds became a skincare superhero

A Biab manicure in The GelBottle Inc’s bright mint green Key Lime Pie shade. Photo: @the_gelbottle_inc/Instagram

Fame and celebrity

Biab, explained – the viral nail trend propped up by J.Lo, Dua and Kim K

Jennie from Blackpink is one of many K-pop stars who wear coloured contact lenses – read on for tips on which type and colour will suit you best. Photos: Handout

South Korean celebrities

How K-pop made coloured contact lenses cool (again)

The rise and fall of beauty influencers, from Jeffree Star to James Charles

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Nicki Minaj, Kylie Jenner and Katy Perry have all rocked loud, proud and bright wigs. Is the style right for you? Photos: Getty; Wireimage

Wigging out: Hollywood’s not-so-secret love affair with hairpieces

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A woman undergoes a rejuvenation treatment at a spa. Photo: Getty Images

Explainer / Want radiant skin and voluminous hair? Exosome therapy might be the answer

Dr Jart’s Ceramidin Ectoin-infused cream. Photos: Handout

Explainer / How does skincare ingredient ectoin work … and what are its benefits?

Looking for a stylish finish for your hair without damaging your locks? Style recommends these four products, from Dyson to Shark. Photos: Handout

4 luxury hair tools that dry, style and protect: from Dyson to Shark

Collagen banking is the hot new skincare trend, but scientists are skeptical. Photo: Shutterstock

Explainer / Is collagen banking really the fountain of youth for the 21st century?

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Once available only in hair salons, bond builders can now be bought in local stores. Photos: Handout

What are bond-building treatments for damaged hair, and how do they work?

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Cantopop star Jay Fung’s current favourite fragrance is Chanel’s refreshed N°5 L’Eau. Photos: Handout

Hong Kong celebrities and icons

Q&a / Cantopop star Jay Fung thinks the refreshed Chanel N°5 L’Eau is ideal for summer

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Q&a / How Vida Glow founder Anna Lahey built a business on ingestible supplements

Anya Taylor-Joy wears Dior Backstage Rosy Glow blush. How to apply blush right: TikTok told us vibrant, 80s shades were back – but today’s array of colours, formulas and tools means there’s a blush for everyone … and yes, you can opt for a subtler look. Photo: Handout

Explainer / Powder? Cream? Liquid? How to choose the right blush for you

Kourtney Kardashian downs a juice in 2019 in Los Angeles, but years on from the craze, are they still a healthy choice for us all? Photo: Bauer-Griffin/GC Images

Health: true or false?

Explainer / What a juice cleanse really does your to body, according to experts

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