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Korean Beauty Trends & Industry News: 24-04-02


Olive Young Leads Growth in Color Cosmetics with "Vibe Curation"

    CJ Olive Young has unveiled "Vibe Curation" as this year's color cosmetics trend, achieving a 50% sales increase over the previous year. This growth significantly surpasses the overall beauty market growth rate of 11.4% in South Korea, demonstrating Olive Young's market-leading capabilities. The "Vibe Makeup" concept caters to personalized makeup trends, matching the customer's mood.

This trend shift is attributed to Olive Young's strategy of quickly identifying and proposing the latest makeup trends, such as vegan beauty and personal color. Specifically, the tailored curation based on three main vibes - clean, high teen, and classic - assists customers in creating their desired atmosphere and image.

For the month of April, Olive Young will showcase color cosmetics suitable for "Vibe Makeup" through various promotions and discount campaigns. Additionally, popular brands such as Rom&nd and Coringco will offer discount coupons, and premium brands like Jung Saem Mool and Hera will be sold at reasonable prices.

An Olive Young representative stated, "We plan to drive the growth of the K-color cosmetics market by supporting customers to try diverse makeups based on their 'vibe,' proposing optimal color cosmetics products, and leading new trends." This strategy aims to strengthen Olive Young's competitiveness by adapting to the continuous changes in the domestic and international beauty markets.


Southeast Asian Tourists Drive Surge in K-Beauty Sales

    Southeast Asian tourists' high demand for Korean cosmetics and perfumes, known as "K-Beauty," has significantly boosted sales at Shinsegae Duty-Free shops. Between January and February, beauty-related sales from Southeast Asian tourists rose by about 30% compared to the same period in 2019, surpassing the previous year's growth and marking a noticeable increase from before the COVID-19 pandemic.

The rise in sales is largely attributed to the influence of K-Pop and K-Dramas, with a particular preference for the natural Korean makeup style and "clean beauty" products. Shinsegae Duty-Free is catering to this demand with various promotions and events. The Myeongdong store, for example, is hosting a "Southeast Asia Expo" featuring popular K-Beauty and K-Fashion brands, as well as niche perfume brands.

The economic growth and increased purchasing power of Southeast Asian countries, coupled with the young generation's preference for individuality, are driving the demand for Korean products. Shinsegae Duty-Free plans to actively attract Southeast Asian tourists by creating promotional materials in English, Malay, Indonesian, and Vietnamese, offering shopping support funds, and providing various membership benefits.


Korean Cosmetics Export Sees Rapid Growth in Global Market

According to recent data from the Korea Trade Association, exports of Korean cosmetics to the global market have increased by 36% in the first two months of the year compared to the same period last year. Exports to the United States saw the largest increase at 69.2%, with Japan also showing significant growth. Exports to China also grew by 17.7%, making it one of the major export destinations.

The worldwide interest in Korean cosmetics, driven by the Hallyu wave, especially in functional and premium product lines, has contributed to this export growth. Korean cosmetics have also surpassed France to become the top in market share in Japan, further solidifying Korea's position in the global beauty industry.

Despite a slowdown in growth rates in China due to THAAD-related restrictions, projections for 2024 anticipate a slight increase in exports, centered around functional and premium cosmetics. Additionally, the ASEAN, Oceania, Middle East, and CIS markets are showing potential for growth, with exports to Indonesia increasing by 210.7%, marking a notable achievement.

Excluding Russia, exports have increased to all of Korea's top 10 cosmetic export destinations, gradually strengthening the global stature of Korean cosmetics.


Wando Seaweed Cosmetics Spotlighted at the American Academy Awards

Cosmetics made from seaweed harvested in Wando, South Korea, were featured as sponsors of the 96th American Academy Awards, drawing significant attention. The product, "Marinavi Transformation Cream Essence," developed by Inoflux Corporation with the support of various organizations, has received acclaim both domestically and internationally for its use of natural seaweed.

Ming-Na Wen, star of the American drama "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.," personally chose to use the product, highlighting its popularity. Inoflux has expanded its product line on Amazon and introduced new items at Lotte Duty-Free shops in March.

The sponsorship at the Academy Awards serves as an opportunity to showcase the excellence of Wando seaweed cosmetics on the global stage, said Heeyeon Park, head of the Marine Bio Research Center. This initiative supports the global expansion of local businesses in the Jeollanam-do region.
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