About this episode

Lauren Lee discusses the $435 million acquisition of Round Lab and its implications for the K-beauty industry.

In Episode 268 of The Korean Beauty Show , host Lauren Lee dives into the latest updates from the K-beauty world. This episode covers the shifting retail trends in Korea, the rise of convenience stores as beauty destinations, and the $435 million acquisition of Round Lab by Goodai Global. Plus, we explore the growing trend of dermacosmetics and the exciting news of Jelly Ko’s official launch in the UAE . Tune in for insights on what's shaping the future of K-beauty! CONNECT WITH LAUREN 📅 Book a Consultation: https://stylestory.com.au/pages/k-beauty-consultancy ▶️ Watch the Show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thekoreanbeautyshowpodcast 🧵 Follow me on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@lauren.kbeauty 📸 My Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/lauren.kbeauty 🛍️ Shop K-Beauty: http://www.stylestory.com.au/ 🍓 Shop Jelly Ko: http://www.jellyko.com.au/ 🎥 Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stylestory_kbeauty 💌 Stay up to date with K-Beauty: https://stylestory.com.au/pages/free-gift-signup 🧴 Take the K-Beauty Product Quiz: https://stylestory.com.au/tools/perfect-product-finder/find-your-perfect-k-beauty-product#/ K-Beauty News K-Beauty Retail: Convenience Stores…

People in this episode

Host: Lauren Lee

Topics covered

• K-beauty acquisition
• retail trends
• dermacosmetics
• Jelly Ko launch
• beauty destinations

Keywords

• K-beauty
• Round Lab
• Goodai Global
• dermacosmetics
• Jelly Ko
• retail trends
• Cosmobeauty Expo

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Round Lab, Goodai Global, Jelly Ko

Places: UAE, Korea, Seoul, Myeong-Dong, Seongsu-dong, Hongdae

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