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Meet Lisa Hoffman, Hollywood actor Dustin Hoffman’s perfumer wife

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Crafted with exceptional concentration, the luxury brand’s exclusive scents for the region promise a sensory journey for every occasion.

Hong Kong beautician jailed for 7 weeks over role in botched botulinum toxin jab

Lau Lo, 38, helped her unlicensed manager administer botulinum toxin shot to victim, who later suffered blurred vision and increased heartrate.

Beautician Lau Lo has been sentenced to seven weeks in prison. Photo: Brian Wong

Yoshinoya to grow ostrich rice bowl sales by selling more ostrich skincare

Fast food chain’s skincare subsidiary farms ostriches for beauty products, while it uses their meat. Yoshinoya aims to expand sales of both.

An ostrich version of a roast beef bowl served at a Yoshinoya restaurant in Japan. Photo: Instagram/@ryu_jiro

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

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Miss Hong Kong Ellyn Ngai aims to promote women’s rights, redefine beauty

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How Prince William’s stately stubble sparked an internet frenzy

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Qatrisha Zairyah is the first married trans woman to be a finalist in a Miss Universe Singapore pageant. Photo: Instagram/qatrisha_zairyah

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

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Australian hair and skincare brand Aesop has just launched its latest scent, Virēre, inspired by the summer memories of nose Barnabé Fillion. Photo: Handout

Who is Keely Shaye Smith, Bond star Pierce Brosnan’s wife?

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Minnie Driver’s body positivity journey: from being trolled to owning the internet

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

Seen all over Instagram and TikTok in recent months, Biab is a thick gel formula that offers the high-gloss and durability of Shellac and acrylics without damaging natural nails

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How to pick the right kinds of make-up primer for you

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9 September, 2024
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