SEOUL, Dec. 14 (Korea Bizwire) — Months into the coronavirus pandemic, protective masks have become an everyday necessity. While many people are struggling with the inconvenience and restrictions that the pandemic era has created, some people point out that they don’t have to care about their looks since they spend most of their day at [...]
SEOUL, July 13 (Korea Bizwire) — The coronavirus is bringing an unexpected change to makeup trends in South Korea. Among today’s beauty YouTubers, so-called “foundation-free” makeup techniques are increasingly popular. Foundation-free makeup techniques refer to a trend in which the basic makeup essential foundation is omitted. The key factor behind the rising popularity of this [...]
SEOUL, June 2 (Korea Bizwire) — With South Koreans donning protective masks for an extensive period due to the ongoing coronavirus crisis, sales of cosmetic products that effectively raise the tenacity of makeup are increasing as the weather grows hotter each day. Olive Young, a beauty and health brand run by retail conglomerate CJ Group, [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 26 (Korea Bizwire) — Men wearing makeup, once a practice unique to TV stars and celebrities, is becoming a part of the popular culture we see in our everyday lives. As an increasing number of South Korean men are purchasing clothes, cosmetics, and other beauty products to take care of their looks, cosmetics [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 7 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korean consumers prefer to buy new cosmetics products at offline stores, while bestselling products are most often sold online, a new market report has revealed. According to a Wednesday statement by CJ OliveNetworks, which runs the country’s major cosmetics store chain Olive Young, new products within three months [...]
SEOUL, May 24 (Korea Bizwire) – The Korean Intern Resident Association expressed deep concerns Tuesday over a dress and appearance manual for doctors that is currently being developed at the Catholic University of Korea Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital. According to the KIRA, articles in the manual specific to female doctors include wearing “vibrant makeup” because [...]
CHEONGJU, South Korea, March 14 (Korea Bizwire) – Although regional educational offices leave rules regarding use of makeup at the discretion of individual elementary, middle and high schools, students are still restricted in terms of their makeup choices at many Korean schools. “Our school guidelines don’t specify the individual cosmetics products allowed or banned,” said [...]
GOYANG, South Korea, Sept. 29 (Korea Bizwire) – The 2016 Craftsmanship Competition for Small Businesses showcased on Thursday the 2nd International Makeup Competition, featuring amateur and professional make-up artists from both Korea and overseas. Taking place at Goyang’s KINTEX (Korea International Exhibition & Convention Center), the contestants were highlighted in eight different categories – Wedding, [...]
SEOUL, May 24 (Korea Bizwire) – South Korean cosmetics manufacturers have grown quickly in China on the back of their advanced production technology and K-beauty boom in the fast-rising market, industry officials said Tuesday. Chinese cosmetics brands have expanded their partnerships with Korean original design manufacturers (ODMs), which design and manufacture a product as specified and [...]
SEJONG, April 5 (Korea Bizwire) – Sales of Korean cosmetics abroad have shown dramatic growth over the past few years, with exports now eclipsing the three trillion won mark. The Chinese market showed particular interest in Korean beauty products. According to data from the Korea Customs Service, exports last year increased by 53.1 percent compared [...]