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Beauty industry

PDRN skincare is everywhere in Singapore. Does it even work?

PDRN has become a mainstream ingredient in serums, creams, masks, ampoules and eye products.
PDRN has become a mainstream ingredient in serums, creams, masks, ampoules and eye products.

Beauty industry prepayment losses up almost 18 times to over $1.9 million in first half of 2026: CASE

The closure of Royal Secrets Wellness on Feb 28 resulted in prepayment losses over $1 million.
The closure of Royal Secrets Wellness on Feb 28 resulted in prepayment losses over $1 million.

Tate McRae’s beauty secret? Not necessarily touching the products

In the TikTok video, a make-up wipe grazes McRae’s skin, seemingly leaving her face as made up as when she began, and a moisturizing cream is applied with an ultra light touch.
In the TikTok video, a make-up wipe grazes McRae’s skin, seemingly leaving her face as made up as when she began, and a moisturizing cream is applied with an ultra light touch.

K-Beauty wants to fix the ‘Ozempic face’ problem

A customer receiving treatment at a skin care clinic in Seoul, South Korea.
A customer receiving treatment at a skin care clinic in Seoul, South Korea.

How Medicube’s founder pivoted from lacklustre apps to a skincare empire

Kim Byung-hoon, the 37-year-old founder and chief executive officer of APR Corp, created the third-largest pure-play beauty company in the world.
Kim Byung-hoon, the 37-year-old founder and chief executive officer of APR Corp, created the third-largest pure-play beauty company in the world.

$1 million refund for DNA Brands customers after unfair sales, pressure tactics

DNA Brands operates beauty and wellness outlets under names including The Mineral Boutique, Beautique, SAE-REN, Jingran, Harmonix, Allura and Comfeet.
DNA Brands operates beauty and wellness outlets under names including The Mineral Boutique, Beautique, SAE-REN, Jingran, Harmonix, Allura and Comfeet.

Style News

K-idol Hwang Min-hyun to host meet-and-greet in August, will select eyewear for five lucky fans

South Korean singer and actor Hwang Min-Hyun will make an appearance in Singapore in August.
South Korean singer and actor Hwang Min-Hyun will make an appearance in Singapore in August.

K-star Bae Suzy makes Singapore fan’s dream come true at Tsubaki pop-up event

South Korean singer-actress Bae Suzy (left) posing with Singaporean meet-and-greet winner Ong Poh Hoon at Tsubaki’s 20th anniversary pop-up at Plaza Singapura on July 17.
South Korean singer-actress Bae Suzy (left) posing with Singaporean meet-and-greet winner Ong Poh Hoon at Tsubaki’s 20th anniversary pop-up at Plaza Singapura on July 17.

Easy, breezy, Gen X: CoverGirl stops chasing Gen Z to focus on middle-aged women

Covergirl’s new campaign targets Gen X.
Covergirl’s new campaign targets Gen X.

The men embracing facelifts to get sculpted looks

American online streamer and influencer Braden Peters has for years been peddling a single idea: looking good at whatever the cost.
American online streamer and influencer Braden Peters has for years been peddling a single idea: looking good at whatever the cost.

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