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Microscopic molecules released by food, flowers, fragrance – anything with a scent – stimulate these sensory cells and send messages to the brain.

‘Dirty ashtray wrapped in floral notes’: The unusual perfumes worth trying

Finding a new signature scent sometimes requires thinking outside the box – or bottle.

  • Stephanie Darling

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The needling triggers micro-trauma in the skin, stimulating new collagen and elastin, while the heat generated by the radio frequency tightens it.

Why the greatest beauty aid known to womankind isn’t found in a beautician’s chair

I’m not against the odd tweakment, but face-fiddling to the point of zombification is taking this anti-ageing angst way too far.

  • Kathy Lette
Day one of Royal Ascot: Zara Tindall in Rebecca Vallance; Princess Eugenie in Beulah.

At Royal Ascot, an Australian designer continues her winning streak

Princess Catherine was a scratching on day one, leaving Zara Tindall the reigning royal at the races in the UK.

  • Damien Woolnough

Sunscreen wars: Breaking down the furore Choice created over SPF brands

Does your sunscreen really work? A number of popular Australian sunscreen brands including Ultra Violette have been forced to defend their products.

  • Lauren Ironmonger, Cindy Yin and Jessica Yun
Ugg boots, perfect for every occasion.

Europe has embraced our bogan shame. Why the humble ugg should be taken to the streets

As a country that famously rode on the sheep’s back, why are we sheepish about uggs? They’re a global icon. They are one of Oprah’s favourite things.

  • Lisa Martin
Mark Twiname, founder of Mane Systems in Melbourne, a hair replacement system studio in Melbourne, also wears a hair piece.

‘There’s no shame in it’: The young men normalising toupees

Hairpieces are growing in popularity as a nonsurgical solution to hair loss. And young men are lining up for a fresh head of hair.

  • Lauren Ironmonger
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Hailey Bieber, 27, launched her Rhode beauty brand in 2022.

Hailey Bieber’s ‘glazed donut’ is a $1.5 billion gamble

The new owner of Hailey Bieber’s skincare company has a strong track record of connecting with Gen Z. But there are risks to this deal, the most significant of which is Bieber herself.

  • Andrea Felsted
Ivanka Trump, daughter and adviser to President Donald Trump, waves to supporters during a campaign event in November 2020.

From mob wife to MAGA woman: TikTok trends are losing steam

Whatever TikTok’s fate in the US, its fashion fads have waned. What has replaced them is much more difficult for brands to navigate.

  • Andrea Felsted
Molly Burke with four-month-old future guide dog, Valentina.

Molly went blind at 14. This is her plea to the beauty industry

With more than 3 million followers, this influencer and disability advocate is changing the way the beauty industry thinks about accessibility.

  • Lauren Ironmonger
Jenny Cheah, managing director of South-East Asia, Oceania and India for global beauty brand Sephora.

How beauty giants are battling it out for Australian shoppers

Since entering the Australian market a decade ago, Sephora has struggled to dominate the beauty retail market, with stiff competition from Mecca.

  • Lauren Ironmonger

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