Dr Rachel Ho’s Blog

Stay informed of the latest news and expert insights in skincare science, beauty tips and aesthetic trends.

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.

Heading to Milan, Italy? My 5 best beauty stores in Milan- a curated list of hidden gems and niche cosmetics experiences for the skincare and cosmetic fans to shop in this blogpost, featuring City Labs, Fueguia 1833, Kiko Milano, Officine Universelle Buly 1803, Italian pharmacies, Santa Maria Novella and a bonus at the end!

A dive into Dior's exclusive Rosapeptide™ technology and a doctor's review of Dior Prestige's La Micro Huile de Rose Advanced Serum, Le Nectar Integral and Le Baume de Minuit. Find out if this luxury skincare is worth the investment in this blogpost.

Can a $48 face wrap sculpt your jawline and boost collagen — or is it just another beauty gimmick? A doctor's POV of the viral SKIMS Seamless Sculpt Face Wrap. Dive into the science of face compression and what actually works when it comes to lifting and contouring the jawline. If you're curious about this trending productread this blogpost first!