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Olive Young Plants Its Flag in the US as K-Beauty’s Retail Expansion Accelerates

The opening comes amid a wave of aggressive K-beauty retail expansion across the U.S. market in 2026.

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4 Ways to Expand the Hair Care Regimen

Waterless products, customized solutions and K-beauty-inspired innovation.

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in-cosmetics Korea Gets in the (Innovation) Zone

Designed to assist Korean, Chinese, Japanese and international visitors in understanding K-Beauty opportunities, the zone will feature information on the future trends affecting the Korean market, as well as novel products from Korean brands.

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Amorepacific's Cushion Sells More Than 100 Million Units

The compact that launched a thousand imitators has reached a major milestone, announcing the maturing of K-beauty.

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Rael's Clean Skin Care Syncs with Menstrual Cycle

According to the brand's website, products utilize naturally derived ingredients and K-beauty innovation.

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K-beauty's Trendiest Skin Care Ingredients of 2018

Three K-beauty ingredients garnered particular buzz in 2018, highlighting the segment's anti-aging, brightening and gentle focuses.

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K-Beauty’s New High-Speed Pipeline to North American Beauty Enthusiasts

Recent launches and expansions reflect a broader trend of professionalizing K-beauty, moving away from whimsical packaging toward clinically proven, microbiome-focused, and biotech-driven solutions.

Boots is getting in on the k-beauty craze.

Boots Coming to Korea in 2017

A new deal will bring Boots stores into malls and shopping districts, and will incorporate k-beauty brands.

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[Slideshow] Inside the CVS Beauty Makeover

From quirky K-beauty and on-trend brands to better-for-you products and formulations, CVS is stepping up its game.

Peach & Lily is launching its first mask products, which will be available at Macy's.

Sheet Mask Sales Will Reach $336.7 Million by 2024

Fueled by the K-beauty craze, the sheet masks market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 8.7% through 2024, expanding from $160.4 million in 2015 to $336.7 million in 2024.

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KimChiChic Beauty Releases Salmon PDRN–Infused Grip Primer

This formula fuses cutting-edge K-Beauty skin care with high-performance makeup wear, delivering both skin benefits and long-lasting hold.

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Peach & Lily Nearing $100M in Sales at 5-year Anniversary

Peach & Lily has tapped ingredients like retinoids and peptides, as well as K-beauty-inspired materials, to launch viral products such as the Glass Skin Refining Serum.

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Have 'A Good Hair Day of Seoul' With New Korean Hair Care Box

Launching on Costco.com on March 1, 2019, consumers can take advantage of A Good Hair Day of Seoul—comprising K-beauty indie brands—which fulfills the specific steps of the Korean hair care regime.

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[video] Top 10 Trends from the Korean Beauty 'Underground'

What's so alluring about K-Beauty? We had to see for ourselves. Join us as we take to Seoul's underground shopping scene, where we emerged with new insights and our top 10 trend picks.

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Don’t Be Left Behind – Facial Sheet Masks are a MUST.

Since 2015 facial sheet masks, have been one of the fastest growing skin care categories. Introduced by K-beauty, this trend is expected to continue to grow through 2024 and reach a whopping $336.7 million.

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Glow Recipe is Headed to The Grove

Hot on the heels of pop-ups in Soho, Henri Bendel and Sak’s Fifth Avenue, The K-beauty purveyor—best known for its Watermelon Glow and Blueberry Bounce product lines—will be coming to The Grove LA Sept. 13-28, 2018.

Nielsen’s recent report confirms that AANHPI women are not just beauty participants but powerful trendsetters in the market.

Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Consumers Are Redefining Beauty Trends: NielsenIQ Report Analysis

AANHPI consumers are reshaping the global beauty industry, driving trends like K-beauty and Ayurvedic practices while significantly influencing spending habits and digital engagement.

igniteXL Ventures Raises $10M for Diverse Founders

igniteXL is led by general partner Claire Chang, "a 20-year Silicon Valley veteran and experienced angel investor with deep connections to the K-beauty industry in her native Korea," per an official announcement.