Seoul’s Skincare Scene Drives Global Beauty Trends
It’s almost impossible to imagine that barely 30 years ago, Seoul, South Korea’s beauty industry revolved around small herbal shops and local aestheticians. Today, the city not only serves as the nucleus of the K-Beauty phenomenon, but it has also become a global powerhouse in shaping how th
5 Modern Fragrances That Maximize Sacred Aromatics
Smoke rising to the heavens, clouds of sweet scent carrying a message to the gods. It’s an evocative image, and among the reasons why aromatics have been integral to medicinal and spiritual practices since prehistoric times. Used as medicine, as well as a popular temple incense in Ancient Egyp
Power Ingredients That Belong in Your Skincare Routine
The hunt for the best skincare routine is never-ending, and thankfully it isn’t because of a lack of product—it’s never been easier to incorporate elements that richly benefit your skin. From hydrating and brightening to reducing puffiness and wrinkles, these premium products feature some of s
The Ancestral Glow-Up: Fable & Mane’s Root Revival
Influenced by the ancestral wisdom of its founders’ South Asian heritage, Fable & Mane haircare has managed to capture a shift that’s overtaken the beauty industry: the desire for slow, ritual-based care. The brand’s success lies in its ability to refine ancient traditions for a new er
The End of a 10-Step Skincare Routine
The era of the multi-step skincare routine—whether it was the influence of Korean beauty or the extra coddling we craved during Covid—now appears to be dying out and more power-packed formulations that will achieve multiple goals are gaining traction. “I would say it was a very motivated patie
The Sweet Smell of Summer
With videos that have amassed billions of views and influential voices speaking to millions of followers, the potency of #PerfumeTok shows no sign of fading away. And unlike the perfume purveyors who’ve come before, the younger generation of fragrance lovers aren’t just looking for a scent to ab
Science Meets Sensitivity: How Plastic Surgeons Preserve Ethnic Integrity
When Dr. Jamil Asaria was studying to be a plastic surgeon in the early aughts, he was taught that the ideal eyelid is 10 mm high — a standard rooted in Western cosmetic textbooks. These generalizations were common at the time, like “ski jump” rhinoplasties that surgeons idolized well into t
Nine Beauty Brands Honouring Their Founder’s Heritage
Inspiration can often be found close to home, and that’s certainly the case for the latest must-try beauty brands that are honouring sacred cultural traditions and rituals from around the world. With familial ties to India, West Africa, Korea and the Middle East, a growing group of founders are le
