Well-Being

Why are celebs likes Kim Kardashian, Lady Gaga, Selena Gomez, Gwyneth Paltrow and Jennifer Aniston all such fans of infrared saunas? Photo: Handout

Not just hot air: why celebs are getting a sweat on for infrared saunas?

Using infrared light means your body sweats out toxins more easily, and Lady Gaga, Kim K, Selena Gomez and Jennifer Aniston are all fans

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Tom Ford’s Neroli Portofino is one of a handful of new luxury fragrances we’re looking forward to wearing this summer. Photos: Handout

5 new summer scents we’re loving right now, from Louis Vuitton to Dior

From Louis Vuitton’s Pacific Chill perfume and Dior’s La Collection Privée Dioriviera evoking the South of France, to Tom Ford’s Neroli Portofino, these scents will have you beach-ready in no time

28 Jun 2023 - 9:00AM
Baobab fruits contain medicinal properties and their oils can be used to improve the quality of our skin. Photo: Shutterstock

Explainer | Which face oils should I add to my skincare routine? From baobab to moringa

Looking to revamp your skincare routine? Try adding these 4 lesser-known face oils, from white truffle and baobab to moringa and orchid

29 Jun 2023 - 12:28PM
Aileen Alonzo-Hayward, co-founder of Pangyao in Hong Kong. Photo: Handout

Meet the musician empowering Hong Kong’s migrant community with Pangyao

Aileen Alonzo-Hayward is singer, songwriter, social entrepreneur, RTHK radio presenter and co-founder of Pangyao – an unprecedented social platform serving Hong Kong’s community of migrant workers

13 Jun 2023 - 3:20PM
Consider using self-tanners or UV accelerators  for that perfect bronze glow this summer – but it’s important to know the risks too. Photo: Handout

Explainer | Goddess glow: how to use sunless self-tanners and UV accelerators for summer

Summer is here! If you’re looking for that radiant bronze glow, you may want to consider safe, sunless self-tanners or UV accelerators – while understanding the risks

13 Jun 2023 - 4:34PM
Everyday Humans founder Charlotte Chen. Photo: Handout

Everyday Humans founder Charlotte Chen on skin suncare – and inclusivity

Charlotte Chen launched Everyday Humans, a TikTok-favoured, millennial-friendly sunscreen brand that stocks its products at Ulta and Sephora – we sit down with the brains behind the concept

15 Jun 2023 - 4:32PM
People are now embracing the idea of rotating fragrances rather than sticking to one signature scent. Photo: Atelier Cologne

Explainer | Rotating scents: how to build your own fragrance wardrobe

Bye bye, signature scents – brands are now allowing individuals to create unique blends through personalised and customised perfume services … find out how to build your own fragrance wardrobe

13 Jun 2023 - 6:47AM
The baby skincare market is continuing to expand, with brands like Tubby Todd at the forefront. Photo: Handout

Explainer | Does your baby need a dedicated skincare routine? Kids’ brands to know

The global baby skincare market is expected to reach US$30 billion by 2030, as more brands continue to develop sensitive solutions for your little ones – but how necessary are they really?

7 Jun 2023 - 8:00AM
It is essential to choose the right cleanser for your skin type as you might end up spending a tonne of money trying to reverse the adverse effects from an inappropriate cleanser. Photo: Handout

Cleansing 101: how to find the perfect product for your skin type

Choosing the right cleanser is essential to get the best results for your skin’s health – here’s Style’s definitive guide to 6 different types to boost your beauty regime

5 Jun 2023 - 4:41PM
Charlotte Tilbury with her ambassadors. Photo: Handout

How celebrity make-up artists dominated the beauty scene with social media

Today’s make-up artists to the stars are almost as famous as their A-list clients, building bespoke brands through the astute use of social media

4 Jun 2023 - 10:00AM
Topical and ingestible skincare are popular methods used by beauty gurus to keep their complexion looking flawless. Photo: Handout

Explainer | What’s better – topical or ingestible skincare? From collagen to vitamin C

While toners, sera and moisturisers have long been a staple in many beauty routines, ingestible skincare supplements are also proving to be popular these days – but which is better?

4 Jun 2023 - 8:00AM
Up-and-coming skincare brand Cary has just the product for men going into summer. Photo: Cary

6 new beauty launches in May 2023, from an Aesop trio to a Cary eye cream

We’ve rounded up this month’s top beauty and skincare launches, from a trio of Aesop’s favourite products to Cary’s AM tinted eye cream designed exclusively for men

26 May 2023 - 12:24PM
The newly launched six-star Atlantis The Royal is the epitome of Dubaian decadence, focused on offering luxury experiences. Photo: Atlantis The Royal, Dubai

Review | Is Dubai’s Atlantis The Royal really the world’s ‘most ultra-luxury’ hotel?

Dubai is known as the Las Vegas of the Middle East for a reason, so does 2023’s biggest hotel opening really deliver the level of luxury it promises? Style checked in to find out

17 May 2023 - 2:27PM
The spa suite at Four Seasons Hong Kong offers majestic views while you’re getting a massage. Photo: Four Seasons Hong Kong

6 of Hong Kong’s most luxurious hotel spa treatments to indulge in

Looking to treat yourself or your loved ones to a massage or facial? Check out these spa treatments in Hong Kong’s most luxurious hotels … from The Mandarin Oriental to the Four Seasons

11 May 2023 - 8:00AM
Luxury hotels like Paris’ Hôtel de Crillon are adding therapists and dedicated programmes to help guests sleep better. Photo: Hôtel de Crillon

The best nap of your life? Inside luxury hotels’ sleep therapy programmes

It’s not always easy to nod off in an unfamiliar bed, which is why luxury hotels are adding therapists and dedicated programmes that beat counting sheep

5 May 2023 - 9:00AM
Caudalie is a French skincare brand. Photo: Handout

Explainer | Beyond red wine: everything you need to know about resveratrol in skincare

We all know that drinking red wine and eating dark chocolate is that guilty pleasure we don’t need to feel too guilty about when it’s done minimally – but what ingredient makes it so healthy?

21 Apr 2023 - 10:00AM
To avoid retinol burn, developers have come up with ingestible versions such as True Botanicals’ Phyto-Retinol Vitamin A Booster. Photo: Handout

Explainer | Fed up of retinol burn? Ingest it for anti-ageing benefits without red skin

The new global beauty market of vitamin A, beta-carotene and retinol supplements is expected to reach US$8.3 billion by 2030 – so how exactly do they work?

19 Apr 2023 - 12:26PM
Bella Hadid – pictured at a benefit concert in Las Vegas, in 2010, then at Mugler’s women’s spring/summer 2020 ready-to-wear collection fashion show in Paris, in September 2019 – is rumoured to have undergone buccal fat removal. Photos: AFP, Getty Images

6 ways to get a slimmer face – and not just buccal fat removal

Buccal fat removal is becoming a highly requested procedure – especially with rumours that celebrities from Bella Hadid to Sophie Turner have gotten it – but it’s not the only way to slim down your face

29 Mar 2023 - 4:21PM
Actor Pedro Pascal looked like a million bucks at the Oscars this month. Photo: AFP

How to get Pedro Pascal’s youthful Oscars 2023 glow, from La Mer to Solawave

Pedro Pascal’s 3-step Oscars skincare prep involved a mix of La Mer products and a red-light therapy wand from Solawave – here’s how to achieve his youthful glow

28 Mar 2023 - 12:30AM
Drinking the right amount of water, not too much or too little, can benefit your skincare regime. Photo: Shutterstock

Drinking more water is not a magic skin cure-all, despite what TikTok says

Drinking more water isn’t always a good thing … H2O might be the baseline for healthy skin, but it doesn’t necessarily fix acne or wrinkles … try these 3 dermatologist-approved hacks instead

27 Mar 2023 - 8:00AM