Looking Good in the Future
How far will you go to achieve lost youth and collagen? Cheah Ui-Hoon trawls through the recent BeautyAsia trade fair to see what's next in cutting edge beauty and technology.
SNAIL slime. Argan serum. Ultrasonic waves to hydrogen sprays. You name it, some scientist from Korea, Japan or Taiwan would have figured out a way to turn it into a beauty serum or hand-held device to force feed your epidermis with nutrients. They may or may not work, but the only sure thing is that you will put your money on it.
At this year's BeautyAsia, a swarm of brands from around the world descended upon the trade fair in Singapore, showcasing the latest trends and technology that will drive the beauty market in the coming years.
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