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The Moon Goddess and the Jade Rabbit As tonight’s full moon marks the Mid-Autumn Festival (October 6, 2025), celebrated across China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Singapore, Malaysia, and Korea, families gather to honor the moon and share mooncakes beneath its luminous glow. One of the festival’s best-known legends centers on Chang’e, the moon goddess, who …
The tradition of counting down to Christmas has transformed over time into a celebration of discovery and anticipation. Beauty advent calendars, a relatively modern innovation, have captured this spirit, offering a daily moment of indulgence in the weeks leading up to the holidays. Originally inspired by the curated offerings of high-end department stores, they have …
SOSU Cosmetics has recalled its Peach Dreams eyeshadow palette after testing revealed unsafe levels of arsenic in several shades. The European Union flagged batch number 20210405, manufactured in China, citing excessive arsenic content in multiple shades. This week, the Irish beauty brand took immediate action to withdraw the palette from the market. The EU found …
China’s haircare market is entering a new growth phase (pun intended). With projections estimating a reach of 23.5 billion USD by 2030 and an annual growth rate of over 8 percent, the market is reportedly expanding more rapidly than the relatively mature U.S. haircare sector. As Jing Daily has noted, the market is evolving with …
S kincare for men is no longer just shaving cream and aftershave. From gym floors where bodybuilders perfected the “glow” long before anyone knew how to contour, to city streets where sunscreen and moisturizers are essentials, men are embracing routines that prioritize hydration and long-term skin health. Around the world—from Tokyo to Berlin—men are leveling …
Beyond refill pods and messy pouches, Kolmar Korea has reimagined the very form of beauty packaging—earning global design honors and a place on TIME’s list of the world’s most sustainable companies. Refillable has become the beauty industry’s shorthand for sustainability, yet it often feels like a compromise. Refilling can be clumsy, unhygienic, and rarely addresses …
Switzerland’s precision and regenerative science inform 64K Cellssense, a brand integrating cellular technology to support skin health and overall vitality. Their flagship Supreme Diamond Rejuvenation Miracle Capsule combines proprietary complexes like CELLNUTRIA® and MPNutria™, designed to deliver nutrients at the cellular level, targeting pathways associated with skin firmness, hydration, and elasticity. The brand was named …
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If you’ve ever been wary of the word “peel” in skincare, you’re not alone. Many of us associate it with tingling acids, tight skin, or even a little redness. But Beauty of Joseon’s Apricot Blossom Peeling Gel is a totally different experience. Despite the name, this isn’t a traditional chemical peel or a mask that …
CoverGirl vs. Maybelline: Which Stick Concealer Is the Cleanest? If you’ve ever struggled with undereye concealer that creases or disappears by noon, you’re not alone. While many concealers come in liquid or cream formulas, they often have too much slip. Great for blending, but not always great for staying put. That’s why concealer sticks are …
St. Ives Fresh Skin Apricot Scrub has remained a fixture in skincare aisles for decades. Long marketed as a natural, effective exfoliator, it holds nostalgic value for many, especially those who came of age in the ’80s and ’90s. But as ingredient transparency becomes more important to consumers, questions about the scrub’s formulation, safety, and …
When most people think of Swiss skincare, they imagine glacier water, cutting-edge science and eye-watering price tags. Brands like La Prairie offer creams priced well over $500, including the La Prairie Caviar Spectaculaire Set at $2,200 and Cellcosmet’s Ultimate Skincare Collection topping $3,000. These high-end products showcase Swiss precision and rare ingredients, some of which …