Why Are K-Beauty Products So Popular in the United States?

Everyone who loves beauty knows that some of the most innovative skincare products come from Korea. Whether it is detox essence or sheet masks, Korean beauty products, such as skincare, cosmetics, and bath and body products, commonly known as K-beauty, have set foot in markets outside Asia, especially in Europe and America. 

Four Tenets

K-beauty relies on four tenets of product creation. Unique ingredients, innovation, multi-step skincare regimens, and fierce competition in the market. Here at Seoul Mamas, we know and wholeheartedly believe in these tenets, and we bring the best sheet masks to your company. 

Ingredients

Natural ingredients, like bee venom, bamboo powder, seaweed, and white fungus, are driving interest in and sales of imported skincare products and cosmetics from Korea. K-beauty has developed rapidly in recent years and has outperformed many other key products in the Asian country, such as automobiles and steel. 

Regimens

K-Beauty is not just a marketing slogan for selling products. It also incorporates a new skincare concept, which is the secret to brighter and flawless skin. Legendary Korean beauty rituals, including ten steps (or all the way up to 19 steps) make your skincare routine dynamite. Some tenets include double cleansing your face with special toners and creams, while many people delve into background information on K-dramas stars’ makeup secrets.

Competition

 According to data from market research agency Kline, sales of K-beauty products in 2016 were $225 million. South Korea is the world’s fourth-largest cosmetics exporter behind France, the United States, and Germany. 
Euromonitor International predicts that by 2020, the scale of South Korea’s beauty industry is expected to exceed $13 billion worldwide.

Innovation

So why are these products so popular? First of all, its ingredients have been used in Asian cultures for a long time, but it has not been known to the American public until recent years. Social media has helped take advantage of the K-Beauty boom, while YouTubers continue to tout K-beauty secrets. 

Big Retailers

Target, CVS, and Ulta Beauty all have jumped on the K-beauty bandwagon. These are for B2C customers. As sales continue to climb, you can expect the innovation and competition to increase.

Seoul Mamas & Your Brand

That’s why Seoul Mamas stays on top of market trends. We offer the finest sheet masks for your hotel, spa, salon, or resort to market to your guests and clients. We elevate your brand with our wonderful add-ons to your main products and services. Contact us for more information!