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This article was the subject of a Wiki Education Foundation-supported course assignment, between 30 September 2020 and 11 December 2020. Further details are available on the course page. Student editor(s): Maria.Au20. Peer reviewers: Kristen RL, Fronado, Ellass22, Iriszhou99.
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Korean beauty products
[edit]K-Beauty (Korean: 케이뷰티; RR: Keibyuti) is an umbrella term for skincare products that are derived from South Korea.[1][2][3][4] The fad gained popularity worldwide, especially in East Asia,[5][6] Southeast Asia,[7][8][9] South Asia[10][11][12] and the West,[13][14][15][16] and focuses on health, hydration and an emphasis for brightening effects.Although the focus for these beauty products are on skin aesthetics such as health, hydration, and luminous textured skin, glowing "glass skin" is favored by South Koreans. Rather than having layers of foundation, it is preferred to have a lengthy skincare regimen with a focus on toning and clarifying. Various natural ingredients are utilized in the creation of these products in addition to the numerous steps involved in a skincare routine. The skincare and cosmetics industry continues to lead the way in terms of economic gain, as displayed by the growth and expansion of Korean skincare domestically and internationally.[21] The history of Korean skincare has influenced the standards for the ideal beauty and skincare routine which have become engrained into Korean norms over time.[22] The result of which has led to several controversies and movements against harmful and rigid beauty standards set upon the Korean people.[22]
The Asia-Pacific holds the largest market share in the K-beauty industry as of December 2020, with Asian countries/regions such as China, Hong Kong, India and South Korea being some of the largest consumers of K-beauty products.[23] There is also a growing market for K-beauty products in Western countries such as the United Kingdom 112.211.131.107 (talk) 02:31, 8 January 2022 (UTC)
- K-Beauty should not be called a "fad". ("The fad gained popularity worldwide"). Just call it K-Beauty or K-Cosmetics.
- When I first started watching K-pop in 2014, people in the US were calling it a fad and saying it would disappear in 5 years. And of course it's doing just fine here in 2025.
- If I can post a link here, check out this Reuters article from June 5, 2025:
- K-beauty startups bet booming US demand outlasts tariff pain | Reuters 2601:603:201:2D0:9D64:2C85:ECC1:C7CC (talk) 08:34, 7 June 2025 (UTC)
Makeup
[edit]Why does the article not mention korean makeup? Doesn't the term K-beauty refer to korean makeup as well? ☆SuperNinja2☆ 04:25, 7 May 2023 (UTC)
- okay I will edit it! Zachpark (talk) 11:58, 2 February 2026 (UTC)
Wiki Education assignment: Introduction to Digital Media
[edit] This article was the subject of a Wiki Education Foundation-supported course assignment, between 30 September 2024 and 11 December 2024. Further details are available on the course page. Student editor(s): Xochill.21 (article contribs).
— Assignment last updated by Xochill.21 (talk) 00:55, 6 October 2024 (UTC)
Edit request: add Anua (COI disclosed)
[edit] | This edit request by an editor with a conflict of interest was declined. |
- Suggested placement: Industry section of the K-beauty article, near the existing discussion of South Korean cosmetics companies, only if editors agree a brief sourced company example fits.
- Specific text to be added: Anua is a South Korean skincare_hydration brand.[1]
- Reason for the change: The proposed wording is limited to a verified brand fact and is offered only if editors consider a brief company example appropriate for the article's scope.
- References supporting change: https://aubeautybazaar.com/blogs/news/an-honest-review-of-the-anua-heartleaf-77-soothing-toner-a-sensitive-skin-savior, https://axiastation.ca/products/anua-pdrn-hyaluronic-acid-100-moisturizing-cream-60ml-set-30ml, https://beautylau.fr/en/blogs/marques-coreennes-a-la-loupe/skin1004-vs-anua
Paid contribution disclosure: I am affiliated with Anua and am making this request in accordance with WP:PAID and WP:COI. I will not edit the article directly.
Jayjiuhaha (talk) 11:43, 29 June 2026 (UTC) Jayjiuhaha (talk) 11:43, 29 June 2026 (UTC)
Not done. A name drop of a particular vendor has no place on Wikipedia, this is not a place to advertise. - MrOllie (talk) 13:13, 29 June 2026 (UTC)