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March 8th is International Women’s Day, the annual celebration of women worldwide and their achievements in all facets of life. Dedicating this day to women is to remind ourselves to work towards a gender-equal world that is free of bias, discrimination and stereotypes. This year’s theme is Inspire Inclusion, calling all to understand and value women’s inclusion while taking the necessary steps to enhance inclusion.
To celebrate the strong and talented women everywhere, we’re putting the spotlight on 6 K-beauty brands in our catalog that you may or may not know are founded by women. These ladies are killing the K-beauty game and are definitely inspiring inclusion in the beauty space. Without further ado, keep scrolling to discover the brands.
Haruharu WONDER
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The Stylevana Family is no stranger to clean, vegan K-beauty skincare brand Haruharu WONDER; you’ll consistently find their products on our bestseller charts. Jae Won Jeong, founder and CEO, developed the brand to seamlessly align with their audience’s everyday lifestyle. Each addition to their lineup is powered by plant-derived ingredients with clinically-proven benefits, providing safe and sustainable solutions to attain healthy, glowing skin. It’s Haruharu WONDER’s goal to help skincare enthusiasts make well-informed decisions about what they use in their daily routine.
The Black Rice Hyaluronic Toner (Fragrance Free) is a VANA Award-winning toner enriched with fermented Black Rice and Hyaluronic Acid, made to douse the skin in nourishing hydration post-cleanse.
The silky-smooth formula of the Black Rice Pure Mineral Relief Daily Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ takes care of day-to-day UV protection, with Rice Bran Oil offering antioxidant protection and Niacinamide evening skin tone.
Effortlessly fade dark spots and hyperpigmentation with the Centella 4% TXA Dark Spot Go Away Serum: it features Tranexamic Acid to target melanin formation, as well as Centella Asiatica to calm sensitivity.
TirTir
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Established in 2017 by Lee Yubin, TirTir aims to bring out the most radiant you. Their product lineup encourages skincare lovers to live within beauty and happiness each day, showering themselves with love through the meticulous routines they craft with TirTir’s products. Since their inception, TirTir has swiped covetable awards in Korea for their brand, customer satisfaction, and industry achievements; it’s only a matter of time before they take over the global world of K-beauty.
Everyone and their mothers are dying to get hold of the Milk Skin Toner, a deeply moisturizing toner that supports the skin barrier and helps you reach glass skin status. Key ingredients include Rice Bran, Panthenol, and Ceramide.
Rich in nutrients and radiance-boosting ingredients (we note Squalane and a Vegan Milk Complex), the Ceramic Milk Ampoule hugs the skin to uncover a porcelain-like smoothness and glow.
The Mask Fit Red Cushion SPF40 PA++ is Japan’s No.1 pick for clinching a flawless canvas. It hydrates, protects against UV rays, and delivers a comfortable semi-matte finish that lasts all day.
Axis-Y
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Community stands at the forefront of Axis-Y, founded by Maggie Yue in 2019. The K-beauty label’s products are created for the community by the community, fostering a safe environment of inclusivity and positivity. Axis-Y’s notion of beauty centers around individual values and uniqueness, rather than abiding by societal standards and pressure. Working together with their community, they inspire skincare lovers to indulge in self-care to look and feel good in their own skin.
The Axis-Y Dark Spot Correcting Glow Serum is loaded with Niacinamide to nix hyperpigmentation and revitalize dull skin tone. Plant-based Squalane gives this serum an additional splash of moisture.
The newest product to join the Axis-Y lineup is the Vegan Collagen Eye Serum, made with Vegan Collagen and a 5-Peptide Complex to prevent dark circles, fine lines and undereye puffiness.
Repair a compromised skin barrier with the Artichoke Intensive Skin Barrier Ampoule, an anti-inflammatory reparative booster with Artichoke and Hawkweed extract.
iUNIK
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Quality skincare doesn’t have to be complex, as demonstrated by K-beauty skincare brand iUNIK. Founded by Michelle Kim, the Seoul-based company believes in a minimalist approach to skincare based upon natural ingredients with science-backed results and their professional know-how. iUNIK’s products are geared towards aiding the skin’s healing function and helping it recover from the stresses of everyday life.
Centella Asiatica Leaf Water and Tea Tree Leaf Water are combined in the Centella Calming Gel Cream, their synergy soothing and protecting irritated complexions.
The Centella Calming Daily Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ shields the skin with a barely-there layer, supported by Centella Asiatica, Beta-Glucan and Niacinamide.
Rejuvenate inflamed or damaged skin with the Propolis Vitamin Synergy Serum that includes nourishing Propolis and nutrient-rich Seaberry extracts.
Saturday Skin
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Founded by Sidney Beck, Saturday Skin is the skincare lovers’ gateway to the world of K-beauty. The name originates from the idea of the glowing, plumped skin that comes from resting and relaxing on the weekends. Saturday Skin works with CHAUM Life Center in Seoul to perfect their products, incorporating cutting-edge technologies, medical research and smart ingredients for skincare that feels as good as it looks.
Unbind impurities, makeup and SPF from the skin with the Melt+Cleanse Makeup Melting Balm. Pumpkin and Camellia Seed oils cleanse and nourish the complexion, while a Purple Complex delivers refreshing antioxidant protection.
The Waterfall Glacier Water Cream drenches the skin in calming, mineral-rich moisture, thanks to Alaska Glacial Water and Iceland Moss.
Avocado and Peptides make up the Brightening Eye Cream, a lightweight eye cream made to visibly hydrate and illuminate dull undereyes.
Peach C
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Discover your next MOTD staples from Peach C, the sweet and youthful makeup brand founded by Korean influencer Haneul. Their range of juicy shades and iconic products are meant to help you express your true self-concept and style, putting you in charge of defining yourself. Peach C’s fun-loving spirit glows through the lineup of affordable yet high quality makeup bag must-haves, from eye-catching lip tints to sparkling eyeshadows fit for all routines and occasions.
Set your makeup look up for success with the Peach Glow Makeup Base that contains Peach and Lychee extracts for a hydrated, radiant complexion.
Waterproof and smudge-proof, the Brush Fixxyliner stays put all day to give the eyes sleek definition.
Achieve an alluring blurred lip look with the Blurry Filter Tint; the comfort blur formula adheres to the lips without feeling heavy or dry.
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