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Korean Beauty Trends & Industry News: 23-09-01

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Post-Pandemic Online Beauty Market: A Fierce Battle Among Coupang, Naver, and Olive Young

The Online Surge

The aftermath of the pandemic has accelerated the shift towards online shopping, and the beauty market is no exception. A fierce competition has ensued among major e-commerce platforms like Coupang, Naver, and Olive Young, each vying for a larger share of the market.

Coupang's All-in-One Strategy

Coupang is positioning itself as an all-in-one solution for beauty needs. With its Rocket Delivery service and a wide range of products, Coupang aims to make shopping as convenient as possible for consumers.

Naver: The Curated Experience

On the other hand, Naver focuses on a curated shopping experience. Utilizing its strong data analytics capabilities, Naver aims to offer personalized product recommendations and an enhanced user experience.

Olive Young: Bridging Online and Offline

Olive Young aims to leverage its strong retail presence to offer a seamless online-offline shopping experience. Their strategy includes integrating online sales with in-store consultations and events.

Market Outlook and Strategies

While each company has its unique strengths, they all face challenges such as coping with a saturated market, ensuring quality control, and abiding by regulations. For sustainable growth, diversification and specialization seem to be the key strategic directions for these platforms.

Conclusion

The post-pandemic landscape has intensified the competition among major e-commerce platforms in the beauty sector. As each platform tries to gain an upper hand with distinct strategies, the online beauty market is expected to continue its rapid growth and transformation.


K-Beauty: Secrets to Global Success and Future Strategy

Thorough Brand Management for Sustainable Success

Over the past few years, the K-Beauty industry in Korea has experienced remarkable growth. Choi Hyun-kyu, a representative of the Korea Cosmetics Technology Institute, explains that the key to this growth is meticulous brand management. This also includes the emergence of small to medium-sized indie beauty brands. Strengthening brand competitiveness is considered the core strategy for K-Beauty's ongoing success.

Global Popularity: K-Beauty's Success in the U.S. and Beyond

K-Beauty is gaining attention not only in the U.S. but also in other countries. Its innovative use of ingredients and a diverse range of products across different price points have contributed to its global success. The global recognition of Korean cultural content has cemented the brand's success.

Differentiation and Areas for Improvement in the U.S. and French Markets

Consumers in the U.S. and France have pointed out several areas for improvement despite their overall positive views on K-Beauty products. In the U.S., for example, concerns have been raised about products being 'sticky,' 'heavy,' or 'oily.' In France, there's a demand for more detailed information about the ingredients and raw materials.

Conclusion

The K-Beauty industry needs to go beyond brand image to focus on the specific ingredients, functionality, and consumer experience of their products. This will enable the industry to achieve further success in diverse global markets.


Cosmetic Industry Faces Various Penalties for Frequent Law Violations

Background and Situation

The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) announced that there have been frequent cases of violations of cosmetics laws in July and August. Major violations include misleading advertising, poor hygiene during the manufacturing process, and inaccurate labeling of products.

Key Administrative Actions

A total of 31 cosmetic companies were caught, and diverse administrative actions were taken against them. Noteworthy examples include Next Vision, Taeyang, Chroma, Nature Republic, Crown Ballpen, and Good Price.

Advertising Suspensions

Next Vision and Good Price had to temporarily halt advertising activities due to misleading advertisements that could be confused with pharmaceutical products.

Manufacturing Suspensions

Taeyang and Bonvein had to temporarily stop manufacturing activities due to poor hygiene practices.

Sales Suspensions

Chromah, iPhilo, and Minyong had to temporarily halt sales due to issues with product labeling.

Registration Cancellation and Outlook

Companies that did not actually have manufacturing facilities also had their cosmetics manufacturing registrations canceled. These cases emphasize the need for the cosmetics industry to strictly adhere to the law. The MFDS also plans to strengthen supervision and regulations to protect consumers.

Conclusion

The cosmetics industry has once again realized the importance of legal compliance in various fields, such as advertising, sales, and manufacturing, due to these incidents.
Location: South Korea

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