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Korean beauty has, in many ways, set the stage for how we approach skin care. The concepts of glass skin, glazing , essences, and ingredient-focused formulas introduced many of us to new skin care goals and the multi-step regimens to achieve them.

With advancements in bioactive beauty, new ingredient discoveries, and deeper forays into hair care, the K-beauty trends on the radar for 2026 will certainly get us closer to the clearer, smoother skin and lush, full hair we all want.

Caroline Choi, founder of the K-Beauty brand Mizz Korea , says that Korean Beauty is heading toward a new wave of intelligent minimalism: “Ski

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