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Polynucleotides – derived from salmon sperm – are more natural and regenerative than other injectables on the market. Photo: Handout

What are polynucleotides, the next generation in injectable beauty?

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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

Cycle syncing can help alleviate some of the symptoms associated with the menstrual cycle. Photo: Getty Images

Health & Fitness

Period getting you down? Try cycle syncing, a menstrual health game changer

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

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

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

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The Noble Panacea Red Limited-Edition Absolute Nourishing Lift Oil. Photos: Handout

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

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Skincare’s latest star: cica or Centella asiatica, used in traditional medicine for centuries, has become a common sight on shelves. Photos: Handout

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

Charlotte Tilbury is among the luxury beauty brands offering quality make-up brushes. Photos: Handout

Explainer / What are the different make-up brushes – and how do you pick the best one?

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

Bakuchiol, rosehip oil, azelaic acid and niacinamide all offer many of the benefits of retinol without the redness and flaking that some users suffer from. Photo: Beekman

What are the best gentle alternatives to retinol? From bakuchiol to rosehip oil

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Today’s toner products are much gentler with your skin than classic 90s Neutrogena – try La Mer (pictured), SK-II, Aesop or Tata Harper, and feel the difference. Photos: Handout

How to choose the best toner for dry or oily skin

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Style Edit: How Aesop draws inspiration from the world of cinema

Is your make-up’s SPF doing enough to protect your skin? Dermatologists weigh in. Pictured: Estée Lauder Double Wear Sheer Long Wear Makeup SPF 20. Photos: Handout

SPF in make-up: dermatologists weigh in on how best to protect your skin

Clic-Clac cases, made from precious materials, can house any of Henry Jacques’ 50 Les Classiques solid perfume collection capsules. Photos: Handout

Style Edit: Henry Jacques’ Les Classiques collection is inspired by autumn

Luxury brands in Hong Kong

Bamford is ready to bring its cult products to more consumers in Hong Kong

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Succeeding Nicole Kidman, Catherine Deneuve and Marion Cotillard as the face of Chanel N°5, Margot Robbie stars with Jacob Elordi in a short film inspired by the spirit of Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel. Photos: Handout

Style Edit: Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi star in a short film for the iconic Chanel N°5 perfume

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Naomi Watts and Brooke Shields are two celebrities pioneering skin and haircare brands for women over 40. Photos: Getty, Handout

The ageless A-listers behind skin and haircare brands for women over 40

This autumn, ditch the sticky residue and embrace fresh, invigorating scents with these four top deodorants. From Aesop’s herbal spray to Drunk Elephant’s shea butter-rich cream, find the perfect match for your skin and style. Photo: Shutterstock

Heaven scent: the best deodorants for autumn

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

Starface and other pimple patch brands are attracting even A-listers like Hailey Bieber and Florence Pugh to try their simple spot fix. Photo: @haileybieber/Instagram

Pimple patches hit the spot, worn loud and proud by these celebs

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Henry Jacques has three scents that are exclusive to Hong Kong, Singapore and Malaysia. Photo: Handout

Style Edit: Fragrances from Henry Jacques to elevate the senses

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Style Edit: Inside the launch of Aesop’s latest summery scent Virēre

Four ways to raise your beauty game for autumn – from Guerlain x Pucci, Hourglass Le Bain Hermès and Nars. Photos: Handout

4 beauty launches for autumn, from Nars lipstick to a Guerlain x Pucci collab

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