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ACCA KAPPA Opens First Hong Kong Pop-Up at K11 ART MALL
The activation gives ACCA KAPPA its first Hong Kong pop-up and uses an exclusive My Melody and My Sweet Piano collaboration to drive traffic, gifting appeal and brand visibility.
Kruidvat Launches First Own-Brand K-Beauty Range in Benelux
Anua Brings Selfridges Pop-Up Tour to Manchester
Laneige Reopens Seoul Flagship With Personalized Beauty Focus
Indonesia Seizes More Than Two Million Illegal Cosmetic Products
KorinMi Secures $1.2 Million to Expand K-Beauty Clinics in India
Kao Launches Curél in the Netherlands
Proya Raises Flower Knows Stake to 51%
Eternal Group to Host China Fragrance Market Seminar at Esxence 2026
Samyang Group Moves Into Fragrance With Soda Aromatic Deal
The acquisition gives Samyang a foothold in Japan’s flavour and fragrance market, with relevance for perfume and cosmetics ingredient supply.
Biore Price Increase in Japan as Kao Raises Prices
Higher naphtha-linked material costs are pushing Kao to raise prices for selected Biore products in Japan from July.
Vaseline Taps Jennie for Global Body Care Push
The appointment gives Vaseline a high-visibility ambassador as Unilever expands its body care positioning around Gluta-Hya and Pro Derma.
Albion to Close Tmall Global Flagship Store in China
The move narrows Albion’s cross-border e-commerce presence in China while leaving its domestic marketplace channels in place.
Dr. Jart+ Could Return to Korean Ownership in Acquisition Talks
The talks could bring one of K-beauty’s best-known global brands back under Korean control after years inside Estée Lauder’s portfolio.
Tops Launches Standalone LOOKS Beauty Store in Thailand
Tops will open the first standalone LOOKS store on May 20 at Robinson Lifestyle Srisamarn, marking a strategic shift for the Central…
Amorepacific Reopens AMORE YONGSAN Flagship in Seoul
The revamped store adds AI diagnostics, bespoke product services and research-led experiences as Amorepacific pushes deeper into personalised beauty retail.
China’s Cosmetics Trade Tops $24.8 Billion in 2025
China’s beauty market continued to expand in 2025, with stronger trade flows, rising exports and domestic brands holding a majority market share