Brand News
Hero Co-Founder Launches Vize With K-Beauty-Inspired Sunscreen
Ju Rhyu and dermatologist Aimee Paik are launching a U.S. sun care brand built around the lightweight textures and skincare-first approach associated with Korean sunscreen.
K-Beauty Brings 64,000 New Customers to THG Beauty in H1
Kao Expands Curél Into Nordic Markets and Finland
Beauty Brand thim beauty Lands Harrods Pharmacy Listing
ACCA KAPPA Opens First Hong Kong Pop-Up at K11 ART MALL
Anua Brings Selfridges Pop-Up Tour to Manchester
Laneige Reopens Seoul Flagship With Personalized Beauty Focus
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%
The transaction gives Proya control of a fast-growing makeup brand and broadens its exposure beyond skincare into China’s Gen Z color cosmetics segment.
Eternal Group to Host China Fragrance Market Seminar at Esxence 2026
The session will position Eternal Group as a market-entry partner for fragrance brands seeking compliance, distribution and consumer insight support in China.
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.
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.