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Shop Local: 8 Homegrown Clean Beauty Brands in Hong Kong
Get your glow on with these clean beauty brands from the 852. From deodorants to skin care and hair care, there’s something for everyone.
DIY: 8 Zero-waste Recipes For Glowing Skin
Picture it – it’s the middle of winter and the wind is biting, but your skin has never looked better. Make your beauty products at home this winter with these recipes for hydrated and nourished skin.
8 Clean Beauty Picks For Fall
The cooler weather may be a relief after the sweltering summer, but the dipping temperatures bring its own set of worries. Dry and dull skin is all too common in the colder months, but we’re here to help. Here’s our picks of the best clean skincare that will keep your skin in top condition this autumn!
The Truth About… Clean Beauty
Confused by all the clean beauty jargon? We’re breaking down what clean beauty actually means and demystifying the difference between “cruelty-free,” “vegan” and “organic” cosmetics.
8 Ingredients to Avoid in Your Shampoo
Do you know some of the ingredients in your shampoo could be doing harm on you and the environment? We’ve put together a list of eight ingredients to avoid in your shampoo.
Go Natural: Eco-friendly Deodorants That Actually Work
Navigating life in Hong Kong means knowing how to stay cool and odour-free, especially in hot and humid weather. Here are our picks of the best natural deodorants in Hong Kong.
Does Your Red Lipstick Contain Crushed Bugs?
Did you know? Some lipsticks contain carmine, a red pigment derived from insects called cochineals.
Atelier Cologne Launches Recycling Scheme in Hong Kong
French fragrance house Atelier Cologne have just launched their own recycling scheme in Hong Kong – find out where to drop off your bottles!
8Shades’ top 5 natural, reef safe sunscreens
Summer is edging in, which means it’s time to up our sunscreen game so we don’t have to deal with sunburn, awkward tans, skin aging, and the worst of all – the risk of getting skin cancer. Special occasions such as going to the beach or setting sail on a junk usually call for a […]
Gua Sha, better than botox?
Over the last few years, gua sha has exploded in popularity. Much of the current “clout” surrounding gua sha has been driven by Hollywood Celebrities – from Jessica Alba to Margot Robbie to Justin Bieber – who now swear by gua sha. As one commentator has observed, gua sha has become one of the few […]