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The Rise of Daiso's Exclusive Brand 'Zoom by Jung Saem-mul' Daiso, a well-known retail giant, has recently made waves in the beauty industry with the launch of its exclusive brand 'Zoom by Jung Saem-mul.' This collaboration with the renowned South Korean makeup artist Jung Saem-mul has resulted in an overwhelming response from consumers. The brand was released on the 5th and quickly sold out both online and offline. As of the morning of the 10th, all eight products, including the Glossy Up Cushion, Light Prep Booster, Makeup Fixer, and Skin Pad, were completely out of stock. Affordable Luxury with High-Quality Products 'Zoom by Jung Saem-mul' offers a range of base makeup products such as foundation, cushion, and fixer, with prices ranging from 1,000 to 5,000 Korean won. This is significantly lower compared to Jung Saem-mul’s existing brand, which typically ranges from 20,000 to 50,000 Korean won. The price difference can be as high as 90%, making these ...

Chinese dancer Liu Xiaoli, mother of actress Liu Yifei, is gaining widespread attention for her elegance and “fairy-like” stage presence. Actress Liu Yifei's mother, Chinese dancer Liu Xiaoli. Photo from Douyin On Tuesday, the keyword "Liu Yifei’s mother’s beauty" surged to the top of Weibo’s trending topics as users shared videos of her performances and everyday photos. Liu Xiaoli, 66, was a professional dancer who toured extensively in the 1980s and became known for her portrayal of Lady Xiang, a goddess in Xiang River folklore. In 1989, she held a solo dance showcase in Wuhan. On Weibo, thousands of users described Liu Xiaoli as the embodiment of traditional Eastern beauty, elegant, refined and serene. Video clips of her dancing were praised as "ethereal" and "fairy-like." When Liu Yifei was 10, Liu Xiaoli divorced her husband and gave up her career to take her daughter to the U.S. to study. Five years later, they returned to China, where Liu...

Raul Rocha, the president of the Miss Universe Organization, has faced significant backlash following his remarks about Olivia Yace of Ivory Coast not winning the Miss Universe 2025 title. Rocha suggested that Yace’s inability to travel visa-free to many countries was a key factor in her not securing the crown. Olivia Yace, who represented Ivory Coast at the Miss Universe 2025 contest. Photo from Yace's Instagram According to reports, during a livestream after the Nov. 21 finale in Bangkok, Rocha was questioned about why Yace, who was considered one of the top contenders, did not win. Speaking in Spanish, the Mexican executive stated, "Look at how many countries Ivory Coast needs a visa to enter: 175! What? Yes, 175!" He emphasized that a Miss Universe winner must travel extensively, implying that Yace’s visa restrictions would hinder her ability to fulfill the responsibilities of the title. Yace finished as the fourth runner-up at the 74th Miss Universe competition ...

Annika Xue Sager, who represented Singapore at Miss Universe 2025, shared her feelings about the competition’s outcome, expressing surprise when Mexico’s Fatima Bosch was crowned as the winner. Annika Xue Sager, who represented Singapore at the Miss Universe 2025. Photo from Sager's Instagram In an interview, Sager mentioned that she had been hoping for contestants from the Philippines and Ivory Coast to make it into the top two positions. Both countries’ representatives finished as third and fourth runner-up in the final held in Bangkok on November 21. "I was hoping for them to be in the top two. So, yes, I was a bit shocked by the results," she said. "When I rewatch the videos and hear their responses in the pageant’s Q&A round, I get goosebumps, especially from Ivory Coast." Sager also praised Ahtisa Manalo of the Philippines, calling her "extremely prepared." She noted that the Filipino contestant has participated in 18 beauty pageants, s...

Olivia Yace, the representative of Ivory Coast in the Miss Universe 2025 competition, has made a surprising announcement that she is stepping down from her title as Miss Universe Africa & Oceania 2025. This decision came just days after she received the sash at the Miss Universe finale in Thailand. Yace, who finished as the fourth runner-up at the pageant on November 21, shared her news through an Instagram post on Monday. In her statement, she reflected on her experience and expressed her reasons for leaving the role. "As the representative of the Ivory Coast at the Miss Universe 2025 competition in Bangkok, I witnessed firsthand that I was capable of accomplishing great things despite adversity," she wrote. "But to continue on this path, I must remain true to my values: respect, dignity, excellence, and equal opportunity, the strongest pillars that guide me." She continued by stating her intention to step away from the title and any future involvement wit...

The experience of perceiving the world is deeply personal, shaped by individual senses and memories. In a recent performance, a Chilean actor named Ebana Garin posed a thought-provoking question: “To me, the blue of the sky is the color of solitude and nostalgia, homesickness. What color is your nostalgia?” This question was met with a response from Hilda Snipper, a Dutch amateur actor who has only 1% of her visual ability remaining. She replied, “When I hear the word nostalgia, I recall purple velvet curtains and the smell of dust.” Their exchange highlighted how two individuals can look at the same landscape yet perceive it in entirely different ways. In a society that often prioritizes sight as the most valuable sense, the act of “seeing” is frequently equated with truth and understanding. However, this assumption may not hold true. A recent play titled Last Hope , performed at the Modu Art Theater in Chungjeongno, Seoul, challenged these preconceptions and explored the power of e...

The Evolution of Expression In the realm of aesthetics and communication, there has always been a tension between natural and artificial. A conversation with an acquaintance in the aesthetic medical field brought this to light when discussing the so-called "Gangnam Beauty." While it may align with conventional beauty standards, the distinctive plastic surgery often results in an eerie imbalance. This led me to question why anyone would pursue such transformations. The explanation was that Gangnam Beauty emphasizes unnatural contrast on the face, making one appear exceptionally photogenic. However, the answer felt too polished, prompting further inquiry after moving our gathering. With a slurred tongue, they finally confessed: some find post-surgery unnatural beauty preferable. Even a doctor who saves lives agreed. This old discussion resurfaced after encountering recent admonitions about the AI-driven writing trend. Writing is a method of systematically translating human t...

The Science Behind Blue Eyes: A Deceptive Hue One of the first things we notice about someone is their eye color. But for those who are particularly drawn to blue eyes, there might be a surprising revelation—blue eyes aren’t actually blue at all, according to scientific research. Experts have discovered that the blue hue of an iris doesn’t come from pigment but from the way light interacts with the eye’s structure. This phenomenon is known as the Tyndall effect, similar to how the sky and sea appear blue despite being clear. Dr. Davinia Beaver from Bond University in Australia explained that melanin, a substance responsible for skin and hair color, plays a key role in determining eye color. “Brown eyes contain a high concentration of melanin, which absorbs light and creates their darker appearance,” she noted. “Blue eyes, on the other hand, have very little melanin. In these cases, the shorter wavelengths of light—such as blue—are scattered more effectively than longer wavelengths l...

A Unique Gathering of Facial Hair Enthusiasts Competitors from across Europe have come together in Austria for the European Beard Championships, an event that celebrates the art of facial hair. The competition brought men with an array of unique beards and mustaches to a gym in Leogang, where they showcased their most impressive styles. This gathering was more than just a contest; it was a celebration of creativity, dedication, and personal expression. The event provided a platform for participants to display their grooming skills, with some contestants defying gravity by creating intricate shapes and sizes using their facial hair. These elaborate designs required not only time and effort but also a high level of artistic talent. Others focused on the length of their beards, with some growing them to such an extent that they nearly covered their shirts. These individuals had spent years avoiding their razors, prioritizing the growth of their facial hair over regular grooming. The co...