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Zawya
2 days ago
- Business
- Zawya
Al Ghurair Centre welcomes Popular Asian Specialty Store, 1004 Gourmet
New opening brings authentic Asian experiences to the heart of Deira including Korean snacks, groceries, K-beauty favourites, and exciting opening offers Dubai: Al Ghurair Centre has officially opened the doors to 1004 Gourmet, one of the most popular Asian shopping destinations, promising shoppers a taste of Korea in Dubai. Located on the Ground Floor, the store offers an authentic Asian experience for visitors to explore a variety of delicious Korean snacks, groceries, and K-beauty products, all under one roof. For customers craving a dash of gochujang, scouting the next viral skincare product to try, or simply curious about the flavours of Seoul, 1004 Gourmet is the ultimate place to go. It also features a wide selection of premium Asian groceries and lifestyle items, from Korean snacks, ramen, and Tteokbokki, to fresh produce, meats, sauces and ready-to-cook meals. To celebrate the launch, 1004 Gourmet is hosting a weekly special promotion with up to 75% off on selected items. Inside the store, Lamise Beauty, the Korean skincare boutique invites shoppers to explore a wide-range of K-beauty must-haves, from cleansers and toners to serums, masks, moisturizers and eye creams. With more than 50 sought-after brands including Tirtir, Anua, Skin1004 and Roundlab, Lamise Beauty caters to all skin types and concerns. Shoppers can enjoy a special promotion of up to 30% off on selected items, Buy One Get One offers, and special markdowns prices across bestselling skincare and makeup picks *. Adding to the experience is Seoul Street Café, a cosy casual eatery tucked inside 1004 Gourmet, serving up authentic Korean street‑style dishes and signature beverages. The café is currently running a special offer on Iced Americanos at Dh9.99, valid until 31 July. As part of the vibrant Dubai Summer Surprises 2025 '10 Dirham Dish' festivities, customers can also enjoy Mango Bingsoo and Matcha Bingsoo for just Dh10 each, available from 1 to 31 August. About Al Ghurair Centre Al Ghurair Centre, part of Al Ghurair is the first shopping centre in the GCC region consisting of a dynamic master planned residential and commercial community. Al Ghurair Centre is prominently situated in Deira, the heart of Old Dubai, and is one of Dubai's leading shopping and tourist destinations, featuring more than 270 stores, more than 50 dining and entertainment venues. Shoppers can treat themselves to a comprehensive mix of retail brands, including fashion, home décor, accessories, jewellery, local homegrown brands and much more. The Centre is a vibrant shopping hub always buzzing with events throughout the year.
Times
5 days ago
- Health
- Times
The rise of ‘tweakment tourism' to South Korea
W hether or not you're officially on board the K-beauty train, chances are that a Korean influence has crept into your routine. Maybe over the past decade you've mysteriously found yourself drawn to the 'dewy' look. That's mostly down to K-beauty. And if at any point you've purchased a CC cream, a cushion foundation or a sheet mask, then you also have South Korea to thank. But this soft-powerhouse of a country isn't just shaping global beauty trends and exporting some of the most sought-after brands (Laneige, Beauty of Joseon and Erborian, to name a few) to the rest of us. It's also luring tourists into its aesthetics clinics. Beauty isn't so much an industry in South Korea as a way of life. 'There's a mantra there that within a beautiful body rests a beautiful soul,' says Dr Christine Hall, a British-Korean GP who practises aesthetic medicine at the Taktouk Clinic in Knightsbridge. The importance of presenting the best version of yourself is ingrained from young, she explains, and considered a sign of respect for others. 'There are good and bad sides to this — there's a lot of pressure to look good.' It has ultimately led South Korea to be a world leader not only in products but also in treatments: Seoul has more plastic surgeons per capita than anywhere else on the planet. 'It's estimated that South Korea is about 10 to 12 years ahead of us when it comes to beauty innovations. As an example, PDRN [the buzzed-about salmon DNA treatment that has taken off in the UK] arrived in South Korea in 2014. In fact, it was first formulated into a cosmetic injectable there.'
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Immersive K-beauty Pop-up Lands in Hollywood
K-beauty's cultural reign comes to life in Los Angeles with a shoppable pop-up experience that opened Friday and runs through Sunday. Set inside NYA Studios East in the heart of Hollywood, 'K-Beauty Hall of Fame' brings together 10 of South Korea's hottest beauty brands. The immersive showcase spans skin care and color cosmetics, mixing familiar names with emerging indie brands: Tirtir, Ma:nyo, VT Cosmetics, Fwee, Knemo, Laka, Kundal, Axis-y, Haruharu Wonder, Cell Fusion C. More from WWD Chris McMillan Launches Namesake Hair Care Line at Sephora, Bringing Decades of Expertise to Styling Products The Best Beauty Moments at the ESPY Awards 2025: Simone Biles, Azzi Fudd, Ilona Maher and More A Beauty Incubator Tried to Launch an AI Fragrance Influencer. Human Influencers Weren't Impressed Jaden Choi, chief executive officer at Hansung — the beauty brand incubator and manufacturer behind the event — described the activation as a tribute to Korean beauty's growing international reach. 'This pop-up is a celebration of K-beauty's global influence,' Choi said in a statement. 'From heritage brands to modern indie disruptors, this is a rare opportunity to experience the full spectrum of Korean skin care and beauty in one immersive space.' From advanced skin care formulations to trend-driven color cosmetics, the lineup captures a range of K-beauty innovation. Attendees can explore viral products like Tirtir's red cushion and VT Cosmetics' biodegradable microneedling technology, the Reedle Shot. The production houses seven stages, featuring four masterclasses with celebrity makeup artist Daniel Martin and aestheticians Jade Marie and Candace Marino, and plans to host seven influencer meet-and-greets. Along with interactive brand installations, guests have access to personalized K-beauty skin care consultations, raffles, games and exclusive merch drops. Located at 1541 North Cahuenga Boulevard, 'K-Beauty Hall of Fame' is open Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Entry is free with RSVP at and walk-ins are welcomed. Best of WWD Marionnaud Launches Customizable Foundation Under In-House Label Skin Shades Modern Grooming Brand Faculty Raises Seed Round Led by Esteé Lauder How to Buy Becca's Bestselling Products Before the Brand Closes
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Immersive K-beauty Pop-up Lands in Hollywood
K-beauty's cultural reign comes to life in Los Angeles with a shoppable pop-up experience that opened Friday and runs through Sunday. Set inside NYA Studios East in the heart of Hollywood, 'K-Beauty Hall of Fame' brings together 10 of South Korea's hottest beauty brands. The immersive showcase spans skin care and color cosmetics, mixing familiar names with emerging indie brands: Tirtir, Ma:nyo, VT Cosmetics, Fwee, Knemo, Laka, Kundal, Axis-y, Haruharu Wonder, Cell Fusion C. More from WWD Chris McMillan Launches Namesake Hair Care Line at Sephora, Bringing Decades of Expertise to Styling Products The Best Beauty Moments at the ESPY Awards 2025: Simone Biles, Azzi Fudd, Ilona Maher and More A Beauty Incubator Tried to Launch an AI Fragrance Influencer. Human Influencers Weren't Impressed Jaden Choi, chief executive officer at Hansung — the beauty brand incubator and manufacturer behind the event — described the activation as a tribute to Korean beauty's growing international reach. 'This pop-up is a celebration of K-beauty's global influence,' Choi said in a statement. 'From heritage brands to modern indie disruptors, this is a rare opportunity to experience the full spectrum of Korean skin care and beauty in one immersive space.' From advanced skin care formulations to trend-driven color cosmetics, the lineup captures a range of K-beauty innovation. Attendees can explore viral products like Tirtir's red cushion and VT Cosmetics' biodegradable microneedling technology, the Reedle Shot. The production houses seven stages, featuring four masterclasses with celebrity makeup artist Daniel Martin and aestheticians Jade Marie and Candace Marino, and plans to host seven influencer meet-and-greets. Along with interactive brand installations, guests have access to personalized K-beauty skin care consultations, raffles, games and exclusive merch drops. Located at 1541 North Cahuenga Boulevard, 'K-Beauty Hall of Fame' is open Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Entry is free with RSVP at and walk-ins are welcomed. Best of WWD Marionnaud Launches Customizable Foundation Under In-House Label Skin Shades Modern Grooming Brand Faculty Raises Seed Round Led by Esteé Lauder How to Buy Becca's Bestselling Products Before the Brand Closes
Vogue Arabia
6 days ago
- Health
- Vogue Arabia
Ultracol is The Cool, New K-Beauty Injectable in Town
It's safe to say that K-beauty's innovative and avant-garde approach to beauty has got faces glowing across the globe. And its latest, Ultracol, seems to be painting an equally promising picture. Developed by the Korean company Ultra V, this injectable has gained popularity for its collagen-stimulating properties, resulting in safer and longer-lasting results. But what makes it such a crowd favourite? The experts break it down. What is Ultracol? 'Ultracol is a polydioxanone (PDO) based injectable biostimulator designed to stimulate natural collagen production in the skin,' explains Dr Christine Hall, a K-beauty expert and GMC registered general practitioner in medical aesthetics. 'It's primarily used for volumising, lifting, and improving skin texture on the face, neck, and even certain body areas.' Also known as liquid threads, PDO threads began their journey in surgery as a suture material. Ultracol uses this material and a unique technology to turn it into microparticles. Dr Milena Al Mansuri, dermatologist and founder of Dubai's Milena Aesthetics Clinic Group, says that it's the perfect example of technology transfer from classical medicine to aesthetic practice. 'Having become the basis for mono lifting threads, PDO proved to be a reliable and biocompatible component. The cosmetic industry went further: Ultracol is the world's first PDO microsphere filler and is a controlled injectable powder that can be diluted with injection-grade water and administered into the skin,' she adds. How does it work? The magic of Ultracol lies in these very PDO microspheres. According to both experts, when injected into the dermis, they trigger a controlled reaction or an inflammatory response, activate immune cells called macrophages, and stimulate fibroblasts responsible for stimulating the production of collagen types I and III. Over time, this results in the natural restoration of volume, reduction of wrinkles, and improvement in overall skin texture. 'The PDO particles in Ultracol begin to degrade after approximately six months and are completely absorbed by the body within 12 months, leaving no residue,' clarifies Dr Hall. 'This process ensures that the skin remains rejuvenated with no long-term foreign material left behind.' Additionally, Dr Al Mansuri says that the PDO breaks down into glycolic acid during biodegradation and gets completely eliminated from the tissue. What to expect? Ultracol is an injectable biostimulator, which means that it doesn't add instant volume. It can be offered in two forms — Ultracol 200 mg for deeper volumising effects and Ultracol 100 mg for finer applications. 'The treatment is primarily used for facial rejuvenation, targeting areas such as the under-eye region, cheeks, nasolabial folds, marionette lines, and even the forehead,' adds Dr Hall. 'Additionally, Ultracol can be applied to body areas requiring lifting and skin tightening, such as the neck and hands.'
