December 2025 Issue • Data sourced from Olive Young, Hwahae, Coupang

Cover Story

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Editor's Letter

The New Era of
Korean Beauty

In 2025, Korea solidified its position as the world's second-largest cosmetics exporter, with $3.6 billion in Q1 alone. The U.S. market saw a remarkable 53% year-over-year growth.

This issue presents the products that are defining the global beauty conversation—curated from Korea's most trusted sources: Olive Young, Hwahae, and Coupang.

$3.6B

Q1 Exports

53%

US Growth

7.7M

#KBeauty Posts

The Edit

December's Must-Have Products

Beauty of Joseon

Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics SPF50+

The sunscreen that redefined SPF. Lightweight, invisible on all skin tones, with traditional Korean rice extract.

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Anua

Heartleaf 77% Soothing Toner

Minimalist Korean skincare at its finest. 77% Heartleaf extract delivers instant calm to reactive skin.

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The Ritual

2025 K-Beauty Routine

한국에서 유행하는 "스킵케어" 트렌드. 더 적은 단계로 더 건강한 피부를.

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The 3-Step Morning

Cleanser (or water) → Serum → Sunscreen. That's it.

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The 4-Step Night

Double Cleanse → Toner → Treatment → Moisturizer.

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Listen to Your Skin

Redness or irritation? Cut back. Healthy glow? You're doing great.

Quality Over Quantity

One excellent serum beats five mediocre ones.

Total: 5-7 min

The modern Korean morning routine focuses on protection and lightweight hydration. In 2025, the trend is "Skip-Care" – using fewer, smarter products.

Pro Tips

  • 2025 트렌드: 3-step routine (Cleanser → Serum → Sunscreen) is the new standard
  • Listen to your skin – skip steps if it feels overloaded
  • Humid days? Go even lighter with just sunscreen