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Beauty industry

Italy probes Sephora, LVMH for pushing cosmetic sales to minors

Sephora and LVMH premises in Italy were raided on March 26, according to the AGCM. The companies could face substantial fines.
Sephora and LVMH premises in Italy were raided on March 26, according to the AGCM. The companies could face substantial fines.

Not just a young person’s game: Meet the late bloomers carving a niche in Singapore’s beauty scene

(Clockwise from left) Entrepreneurs Mr David Peh, Mrs Monica Goh and Professor James Goh, and Ms Diana Lai.
(Clockwise from left) Entrepreneurs Mr David Peh, Mrs Monica Goh and Professor James Goh, and Ms Diana Lai.

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Singapore’s Romi Beauty launches in Sephora Hong Kong

Romi Beauty Lip Treatment Repair Mask.
Romi Beauty Lip Treatment Repair Mask.

Estee Lauder in discussion to merge with Jean Paul Gaultier owner Puig

The merger talks occur as Estee Lauder attempts to turn around its business amid sluggish demand in the US.
The merger talks occur as Estee Lauder attempts to turn around its business amid sluggish demand in the US.

Royal Secrets Wellness customers lose over $1m after spa’s sudden closure: CASE

More than half of customers affected were older than 46 years old.
More than half of customers affected were older than 46 years old.

Wellness or worry: Inside the rise of beauty and massage shops in the heartland

How far are South Koreans willing to go for the perfect ‘aegyosal’?

The term aegyosal loosely translates to “cute fat,” and its appeal lies in illusion.
The term aegyosal loosely translates to “cute fat,” and its appeal lies in illusion.

Woman uses AI-generated image to fake injury from nail treatment in S. Korea

The suspect allegedly made a fake image of her bloodied fingers and fabricated medical documents using generative AI and ChatGPT.
The suspect allegedly made a fake image of her bloodied fingers and fabricated medical documents using generative AI and ChatGPT.

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Dover Street Market Singapore reopens with bigger store

View of multi-brand retailer of non-conformist fashion Dover Street Market Singapore's expanded area.
View of multi-brand retailer of non-conformist fashion Dover Street Market Singapore's expanded area.

Experts weigh in on whether ‘slapping’ ritual in South Korean skincare works

The slapping technique has even inspired its own onomatopoeia, “chap chap”.
The slapping technique has even inspired its own onomatopoeia, “chap chap”.

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