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Global Report: K-Beauty Soars 131% in Two Years, Reshaping the World Beauty Market

首爾美妝室7/24/2026 2 min read

K-Beauty is redefining the global beauty landscape, solidifying its position as a powerhouse with double-digit sales growth. Major retailers are actively exploring new markets, further fueling the K-Beauty craze.

According to the latest 'K-Beauty Goes Global' report from consumer intelligence company NIQ, K-Beauty's global sales surged by 53% year-over-year and an impressive 131% over the past two years. These figures clearly demonstrate K-Beauty's pivotal role in the rapidly expanding global beauty market.

https://www.premiumbeautynews.com/en/k-beauty-s-global-boom-sales-up,27952, https://www.linkedin.com/posts/beauty-packaging_niq-kbeauty-beautymarket-activity-7483853881756663809-D7Yd
53%Year-over-Year Growth
131%2-Year Growth
Source: NIQ 'K-Beauty Goes Global' Report

NIQ analyzed that K-Beauty is redefining consumer expectations, accelerating innovation cycles, and reshaping competitive dynamics across the global beauty market. K-Beauty's influence is driving structural changes that go beyond mere trends.

Global Retailers Target the K-Beauty Market

Powerhouses in the global beauty market, Sephora and Olive Young, announced last year that they would host flagship consumer festivals to target key markets. Sephora held 'Sephoria' in London, UK, last October, showcasing a global beauty experience, while Olive Young is also promoting similar events in major markets, contributing to the spread of K-Beauty.

https://cosmeticsbusiness.com/sephora-to-olive-young-beauty-s-big-retailers-are

The 'Korea Visit Effect' Social Media Craze

On international social media, videos comparing appearance before and after visiting Korea, asking "Does a trip to Korea make you prettier?", gained huge popularity on TikTok and Instagram Reels. This phenomenon is analyzed as a combination of high interest from international consumers in K-Beauty and a positive perception of Korean culture as a whole.

Actually, Beauty of Joseon Sunscreen (조선미녀 선크림), often called the '100 Million K-Sunscreen Myth,' topped Amazon, receiving an explosive response overseas. Such instances of specific K-Beauty products achieving global success attest to K-Beauty's quality and innovation.

https://www.mk.co.kr/en/pick/12104414

K-Beauty Enters 'Phase 3' for Structural Growth

According to a report by The Korea Economic Daily (한국경제), K-Beauty is entering 'Phase 3,' where regions, distribution channels, and product categories are expanding simultaneously. This signifies a new phase of structural growth beyond short-term export boosts. It means K-Beauty is broadening its influence across the board, not just limited to specific items or regions.

NIQ's data, the strategic moves of major retailers, and the enthusiastic response on social media all indicate that K-Beauty has cemented its place as a core driving force in the global beauty market, far beyond a passing trend. K-Beauty's innovation and expansion are expected to continue leading global beauty trends in the future.

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