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3 Mins Read What factors should you consider when choosing the best natural sunscreen? We all have different priorities, but below are a few options that include what should be priorities for everyone: reef safe, non-toxic, and effective sunscreens. Before we jump into the products, why should you care about mineral sunscreen, and why are they preferable over […]
4 Mins Read Clean Beauty Columnist Allie Rooke talks you through everything you need to know about entering the China beauty market without testing on animals. She also shares updates on the latest regulatory changes and offers up her view on whether China will ever ban animal testing for good. These days, the most burning question on most […]
5 Mins Read Korea is arguably the beauty capital of Asia. For years now, K-Beauty brands have been pumping out innovative, fun and affordable products. They are famous for setting global beauty trends: the sleeping mask, the compact cushion and the sheet mask all originated in Korea. Their speed of new product output has not been matched anywhere […]
4 Mins Read Is there such a thing as natural nail polish? So far no one has managed to create a nail polish that stays on without any artificial chemicals. So, a completely natural nail polish is still in development…and if you want to stay away from questionable chemicals altogether then you’ll need to completely avoid nail polish…buffing […]
5 Mins Read Over the past few weeks Hong Kong has come into the global spotlight. The spirit of the city has been palpable and I certainly feel proud of the city I call home. In light of this, I thought it would be appropriate to celebrate some amazing local natural beauty brand founders. These brands are all […]
4 Mins Read Non-Toxic Skincare That Doesn’t Cost The Earth? Columnist Allie Rooke Rounds Up Her Faves
5 Mins Read In her regular monthly column, clean beauty expert Allie Rooke picks the best foundations, with a zero-waste option to boot, all of which are free from the litany of nasties most conventional products contain. Natural or ‘clean’ foundation can be a really tricky business. As a product category, they suffer from a bad reputation, which […]