Dr Rachel Ho’s Blog

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A doctor's review of the limited edition CHANEL Holiday Makeup 2025 Collection, with the help of a professional makeup artist to create two looks- a simple polished day look for work; and layering upon this base for a more glamorous festive look. Plus, my honest thoughts on Chanel makeup's textures and finishes in Singapore's humidity. Does Chanel makeup deliver beyond than pretty pieces?

The first-ever Skin Alliance Malaysia–Singapore 2025 was a landmark event for bridging medical education and clinical practice in the region. At this event, I had the honor of moderating the key panel on digital platforms to reshape patient education for healthcare professionals. Sharing the highlights and insights from this event in this blogpost.

Can Volufiline creams truly replace facial fillers? Volufiline™ skincare has taken TikTok by storm, with The Ordinary and Sungboon Editor's serums going viral for supposedly, filling up hollowness in the face. A doctor's review of the science and research behind Volufiline™ in this blogpost. Discover whether this buzzworthy ingredient is all hype or a genuine breakthrough in regenerative aesth

Heading to Seoul, Korea? Sharing my expert picks for must visit beauty shops for all your trending and cult favourite cosmetics; budget beauty finds, flagships, personalised beauty labs, niche scent houses, pro makeup tool shops, Korean pharmacy recommendations with insider tips to get the most of your K-beauty shopping.

Is dermaplaning the secret to baby smooth skin? This DIY home treatment uses a blade to exfoliate dead skin and remove vellus “peach-fuzz” hairs. The result: instantly smoother skin. But dermaplaning is not without risks- infections and inflammation can be worsened. A guide to dermaplaning safely at home in this blogpost.

My review of Chanel’s new lip oil, Sublimage L'extrait Huile Levres Ultimate Lip Oil. At $458 for 7mls, it is a very expensive lip care product. An in depth look at its ingredients, wearability and hydration before it launches in September 2025.