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Beauty industry

Beauty can be made but ‘natural beauty’ still matters in South Korea

Some netizens argued that Miss Korea should favour contestants with no history of cosmetic procedures. Others noted that the pageant does not prohibit surgery.
Some netizens argued that Miss Korea should favour contestants with no history of cosmetic procedures. Others noted that the pageant does not prohibit surgery.

‘I was really lost’: Beauty course helped N-level student find her calling on the world stage

Winnalyn Tay, a third-year Higher Nitec in beauty and wellness management student at ITE College East, practising a facial treatment on her coursemate.
Winnalyn Tay, a third-year Higher Nitec in beauty and wellness management student at ITE College East, practising a facial treatment on her coursemate.

Style News

Uniqlo U drops final collection by Christophe Lemaire and Sarah-Linh Tran

Uniqlo U Fall-Winter 2026 collection campaign.
Uniqlo U Fall-Winter 2026 collection campaign.

Can a $699 toothbrush change the world? James Dyson and son Jake break down their boldest launch yet

James Dyson with Dyson CameraJet toothbrush
James Dyson with Dyson CameraJet toothbrush

HK actress Charmaine Sheh wows netizens with age-defying look in latest ad

Girls’ Generation’s Yoona to appear at Ion Orchard on Sept 11 for Sulwhasoo pop-up event

K-pop singer and actress Yoona with Sulwhasoo’s Concentrated Ginseng Rejuvenating Cream.
K-pop singer and actress Yoona with Sulwhasoo’s Concentrated Ginseng Rejuvenating Cream.

S. Korea’s medical tourism continues double-digit growth

Foreign nationals spent 213 billion won (S$197 million) on medical services and related products during the month in July.
Foreign nationals spent 213 billion won (S$197 million) on medical services and related products during the month in July.

Look out, K-Beauty! T-Beauty is winning over South-east Asian consumers now

Thai beauty brands like INGU Skin (pictured) and Srichand are increasingly looking beyond their home market.
Thai beauty brands like INGU Skin (pictured) and Srichand are increasingly looking beyond their home market.

Sales of Medicube’s capsule cream to resume; small amounts of banned dye detected in only 2 batches

Affected batches where the prohibited substance Sudan IV was detected have been recalled.
Affected batches where the prohibited substance Sudan IV was detected have been recalled.

Neutrogena admits making Hayden Panettiere feel ‘unsupported’ after her claims spark boycott calls

Late actress Hayden Panettiere (pictured here in West Hollywood, California on April 24) spoke openly about her mental health struggles.
Late actress Hayden Panettiere (pictured here in West Hollywood, California on April 24) spoke openly about her mental health struggles.

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