K-beauty trends that ruled in 2022

From tech futures to fermented products, here are the biggest K-beauty trends that ruled in 2022.

Published on: Dec 21, 2022 11:57 AM IST

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One main reason Korean beauty products stand out is because of their high use of natural ingredients. They come up with the most interesting and innovative products that are not commonly used by other countries. Here are a few K-beauty trends of 2022 that took the internet by storm.  (Unsplash)

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Gadgets: A lot of Koreans use LED masks and ultrasonic facial cleansers as a part of their daily skincare routine. The pandemic led to the growth in demand for at-home and high-tech beauty gadgets.  (Instagram/@kourtneykardash)

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Slime: Also known as snail slime, this is an excretion from the snail that is collected and sterilised after they crawl over the mesh. Brands are slowly introducing ‘phytomining,’ a vegan substitute that mimics the original snail slime.  (Unsplash)

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Multi-use Products: In 2022, Korean beauty brands moved towards simplifying skincare routines by introducing multi-use items. It not just saves time but also treats the skin. (Unsplash)

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Fermented Ingredients: A lot of Korean skincare companies are discontinuing sheet masks and moving towards wash-off masks that contain fermented components such as fermented tea and kombucha. These ingredients are known to have anti-ageing benefits and are becoming increasingly popular.  (Unsplash)