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Concerns remain surrounding the breathability and water-permeability of wudu-friendly nail polish products, leading some to question exactly how halal nail polish can be.
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GALLERY: Top 10 APAC cosmetic stories of February 2021
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Layer of defence: Kao confirms fine fibre tech’s protective abilities against pollution and mask irritation
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‘A personal touch’: New Singapore beauty retailer identifies curation and personalisation as key trends in e-commerce
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Clean beauty in China: Can influencer Grace Chow help drive awareness of category with new brand?
Clean & Ethical Beauty
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Just add water: Singapore start-up launches hand soap tablets to bring low-cost sustainability to consumers
Clean & Ethical Beauty
Sweet deal: SUGAR Cosmetics revs up online and offline expansion as it plans to double revenue this year.
COVID-19
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