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Beauty Economy

Beauty, healthcare and wellness as industries, not moods.

Conceptual illustration of three expanding growth arcs connecting Seoul and Boston
Analysis · K-Beauty

Why K-Beauty Is Entering Its Next American Growth Cycle

The first wave was novelty. The second was Amazon. The third is being built on retail shelf space, clinical claims and a very different American consumer — and it is already visible on Newbury Street.

By Moonkyung Jeong·Jul 20, 2026·2 min read