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Kolmar Korea Expands with Second US Factory Amid K-beauty Boom
The site's ability to produce locally allows it to avoid certain American import tariffs.
Jul 21st, 2025
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K-Boom: Laneige is the Newest K-Beauty Brand to Expand in the US
"To further reach key consumers, Laneige will also be available at Sephora.com beginning June 2017, as well as in 150 Sephora door locations across the US, beginning September 2017."
Apr 7th, 2017
From Korean supplier GFC co., ltd., Gold ginseng is made from a rare Korean ginseng with golden berries. It is rich in saponin (ginsenoside), which gives it properties without any toxicity, per Summit Cosmetics Europe.
Summit Cosmetics Europe Offers Bio-GoldGinseng, K-Beauty Ingredient
From Korean supplier GFC co., ltd., Gold ginseng is made from a rare Korean ginseng with golden berries. It is rich in saponin (ginsenoside), which gives it properties without any toxicity, per Summit Cosmetics Europe.
Dec 20th, 2023
Yepoda, a Korean beauty brand known for sustainable and clean formulations, has secured Series B funding led by Verlinvest, with support from V3 Ventures and JamJar Investments.
K-Beauty Brand Yepoda Secures Series B Funding Round Led by Verlinvest
Yepoda has secured Series B funding led by Verlinvest, with support from V3 Ventures and JamJar Investments. The funding will drive retail expansion, including partnerships with Sephora and the company's ambitious plans for European expansion.
Mar 25th, 2025
Otzi, from Sephora and MBX, brings a GenZ-focused approach to K-beauty.
Sephora x MBX Launch Otzi K-beauty Skin Care Brand
Sephora and MBX previously partnered in 2018 on the Kaja color cosmetics brand.
Dec 7th, 2020
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Chinese Beauty Brands May Give K-Beauty Brands a Run for Their Money
China's beauty market is expected to grow to nearly $62 billion by 2020 as demand among young and affluent consumers picks up.
Jan 12th, 2018
'Society often dictates rigid standards of beauty and skin care, but we believe that everyone deserves access to products that enhance their natural beauty without limitations,' said Sunny Oh, who serves as the brand's CEO. 'With Mixik Skin ,we're not just offering sanitary skin care; we're offering empowerment—the freedom to embrace your unique skin journey confidently, conveniently and consistently.'
Mixik Skin Debuts Range of K-beauty Skin Care Mists
The minimalist, travel-friendly brand was founded by Sunny Oh alongside Christine Moon and Lena Park.
Apr 2nd, 2024
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SMD Cosmetics International Brings K-Beauty Stateside with Inhyunjin Anti-Aging Line
SMD Cosmetics International has launched a line of anti-aging products featuring fermented ingredients.
Mar 13th, 2017
The 5-in-1 formula comprises a biobased mucin alternative derived from 'Japanese roots and plants' (konjac is often used as a plant-based mucin alternative, for example).
Byoma’s New Phyto-Mucin Glow Serum Pairs K-Beauty & Plant-Based Innovation
The non-stick skin barrier repair serum can act as a primer for makeup application and imparts the ever-popular "glass skin" effect.
Feb 7th, 2025
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Deer Milk: a Soothing K-beauty Solution
Deer milk is at the center of a forthcoming South Korean skin care launch, inspired by the ingredient’s skin-soothing properties.
Feb 10th, 2019
Target is partnering with a range of beauty brands, including Pixi, for 2017.
Target Stocking Pixi, Sonia Kashuk, Peach & Lily K-beauty and More
The retailer is updating its chemical policy and bring a range of new SKUs to its shelves.
Jan 27th, 2017
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[Interview] Ajay Salpekar, TikTok Shop's Head of Beauty, On Online Shopping, K-Beauty Trends and Small Businesses
TikTok Shop is transforming the beauty landscape through personalized exploration and discovery. Global Cosmetic Industry spoke with Ajay Salpekar, TikTok Shop's head of beauty, for more insights.
Nov 13th, 2025
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Ulta Beauty Expands Wellness, K-beauty and Hair Wellness with Ritual, Nutrafol and More
"Our partnership with Ulta Beauty marks an exciting milestone for Nutrafol," said Cindy Gustafson, CEO of Nutrafol.
Jul 21st, 2025
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How K-Beauty Trends Have Taken Over Skin Care: from Acne Care to PDRN
This report explores how each brand, product and trend addresses certain skin concerns.
Aug 20th, 2025
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Medipeel, CJ Olive Young × Sephora, and Fine’ry Signal Next-Phase Global Expansion Across Prestige, K-Beauty, and Fragrance Retail
Together, the moves highlight how brands and retailers are scaling through prestige doors, curated global partnerships and omnichannel distribution models.
Jan 20th, 2026
K-beauty is as hot as ever.
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These are the hottest trends in K-beauty today.
Nov 7th, 2016
Olive Young, South Korea’s leading H&B store, saw sales exceed $1.6 billion as of 2021.
Korea’s 2023 Top 10 Beauty Market Trends
South Korea—the birthplace of K-beauty—has the eighth largest cosmetics and personal care market in the world.
Jun 12th, 2023
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Ulta Beauty Shines Bright: Growing Sales and Global Expansion; Plus: K-Beauty Takes Mexico
Ulta has increased its full-year net sales forecast from a range of $11.5 billion to $11.7 billion to a range of $12.0 billion to $12.1 billion.
Aug 28th, 2025
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