Facial Cleansing Brushes: Are They Worth The Hype?

Are cleansing face brushes really the holy grail of skincare - and do they really live up to their not-inconsiderable price tag? Promising a deep cleansing and exfoliating effect resulting in a glowing, flaw-free complexion, tools such as the Clarisonic ... ( read original story ...)

How facial recognition software is slowly eroding privacy

For fans of television crime and spy dramas, it’s a familiar phrase. A face caught on a security camera or ATM is “run through” the system. A hundred faces flash per second until a match is procured. And before the next commercial break a SWAT team ... ( read original story ...)

Rising markets: South Korea and facial skin care

Market intelligence providers, Mintel, announced that the birthplace of K-beauty and K power now ranks in the top 10 for global beauty markets. In 2017, South Korea’s beauty sphere is estimated at over US$13 bn (€12.3 bn). Looking at the nation’s ... ( read original story ...)

What is the face gym and does it actually work?

So we all know the importance of working our body muscles, but few of us will have considered the idea of stretching and strengthening our 40-odd facial muscles. Step forward the Face Gym, which serves a boot camp for the face, comprising a warm up ... ( read original story ...)

Faces of evil: Skin conditions of the worst movie villains

While The Incredible Hulk's nemesis, The Abomination, didn't make it into the list of top 10 villains of film, like many of them, he has some skin issues -- including baldness and skin discoloration -- say researchers from the University of Texas. ( read original story ...)

Anti-pollution claims strengthen emerging facial powder niche

As facial powders have been tipped as the next big thing in the multifunctionality trend, Mintel explains how brands are utilising anti-pollution packaging claims and natural ingredients to boost their popularity. Facial powders, often marketed as ‘loose ... ( read original story ...)