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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

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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

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

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

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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)

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

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

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?

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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

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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?

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?

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

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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

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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

Could Victoria Beckham’s clear skin be partly down to the therapeutic use of bird droppings? Photo: @victoriabeckham/Instagram

8 of the weirdest beauty treatments celebrities swear by

Too Faced Lip Injection Extreme Lip Plumper is the best overall lip plumper we’d suggest. Photos: Handout

Is this the absolute best lip plumper of 2024? 8 tried-and-tested products

To Summer, a fragrance company from China, is part owned by L’Oréal since February 2024, with global beauty giants – and consumers – taking an increasing interest in Chinese beauty brands. Photo: Handout

The rise of C-beauty: are Chinese cosmetics the next big thing?

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Paris Jackson turned up seemingly tatt-free at the Grammys in February – thanks to a miraculous body foundation job. Photo: FilmMagic

What does body foundation do – and how do you use it?

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Cosmetic acupuncture is gaining popularity as people turn to a gentler and more holistic approach towards anti-ageing. Photo: Getty Images

Explainer / What is cosmetic acupuncture – and is it really better than Botox?

Experts advise looking for medical-grade products from the likes of SkinCeuticals, Dr Hauschka, Dr Dennis Gross, Augustinus Bader and IS Clinical, which evidence says are better long-term than typical over-the-counter skincare. Photo: SCMP

Winning formulas: do medical-grade cosmetics really deliver on their promise?

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