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LG H&H Partners With SBA to Back K-Beauty Startups
The partnership extends corporate support for early-stage beauty and wellness companies in Seoul, with commercialisation, overseas expansion and possible investment built into the programme.
Chando Restarts Hong Kong IPO Process
The refiling puts one of China’s largest domestic skincare groups back into the Hong Kong listing pipeline with a business still heavily concentrated around its flagship brand.
Hong Kong Cosmetics Retail Sales Rise 16.4% in February
The February increase points to stronger momentum in Hong Kong beauty retail as visitor arrivals and broader consumer spending continue to recover.
U.S. Overtakes China as Top Market for South Korean Cosmetics
The shift marks a major change in K-beauty’s export map as growth in the U.S. offsets a prolonged decline in shipments to China.
Mamonde to Shut China Online Stores After 21 Years
The closure adds to the retreat of legacy K-beauty brands in China as weaker channel performance and tougher local competition continue to pressure older market-entry models.
Estée Lauder and Puig Confirm Merger Talks
A potential combination would deepen Estée Lauder’s fragrance exposure as the group looks to rebalance under pressure in prestige beauty and China.
Cocoon Enters France Through Orien Trade Partnership
The move gives the Vietnamese vegan cosmetics brand a formal distribution foothold in France, with a Paris activation scheduled for April as part of the market entry.
Lucas Meyer Cosmetics Unveils Vegan PDRN Alternative at PCHi 2026
The launch targets formulators looking for faster-acting hydration and plumping claims without relying on animal-derived PDRN or higher-cost hyaluronic acid systems.