10 K-Beauty Brands Owned By Women

As we come to celebrate International Women’s Day, we dedicate this post to celebrate women in the beauty industry. There are several K-beauty brands that are owned by women as they understand our needs the best!

Most businesses are believed to be male-dominated domains. And even though women outspend men in the beauty market, only 29% of leadership roles are helmed by women (LedBetter’s Gender Equality Index).

So, we are celebrating women’s success in the Korean beauty industry because an empowered woman empowers other women.

Here are ten K-beauty makeup and skin care brands that you didn’t know are owned by women! Women Power!!

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Rom&nd

Romand is the brainchild of blogger, author, certified colorist, and beauty lecturer Saerom Min. Her journey started with her Naver blog Gaeko’s Open Studio, where she quickly gained a massive following for sharing her valuable and transformative makeup tips. Romand has a wide range of products, but they’re especially famous for their amazing lip tint formulas that have become favorites among Korean and global beauty enthusiasts.

Founder: Saerom Min

Best Lip Tint of 2023: Rom&nd – Juicy Lasting Tint [#25 Bare Grape]

The Pure Lotus

The Pure Lotus is the brainchild of Eugene Oh. It is a natural skin care brand from Jeju Island. The brand’s products are formulated with extracts from white lotus grown in a pond at the Beophwasa temple. The woman behind the impressive packaging is the founder’s very own mother, artist Kang Myeong-sun.

Founder: Eugene Oh

PESTLO

Lee Da Young’s mission with PESTLO is to make skincare simple and honest. PESTLO’s formulas are tested by dermatologists, are cruelty-free, and are vegan. They use modern science and technology with traditional medicine to create premium skin solutions. Think of the brand as your personal apothecary. They use old, proven methods, but also celebrate new ideas and knowledge.

Founder: Lee Da Young

Logically, Skin

Logically, Skin products are based on scientific principles, including skin biology and chemistry. Eunju Shin, the founder, has a deep understanding of how different factors can affect the skin. Logically, Skin uses ingredients that work well to address common skin concerns, reduce inflammation, fight signs of aging, and treat acne breakouts.

Founder: Eunju Shin

3CE

Kim So-hee started 3CE (3 CONCEPT EYES) way back in 2009. She was even lauded as one of Asia’s Latest Star Businesswomen in Forbes Asia’s ‘The Emergent 25’ list. The Korean beauty brand is known for its vibrant and highly pigmented products. The colors are bold and are not meant for the faint of heart. You can find neon greens to hot oranges and everything in between.

Founder: Kim So-hee

SOME BY MI

Products from SOME BY MI are formulated with mild and skin-friendly ingredients. They are free of any harmful chemicals such as parabens and colorants, making them suitable for sensitive skin. The Korean skin care brand is well known for its AHA, BHA, PHA 30 Days Miracle series.

Founder: Lee Ji Eun

Peach C

Cosmetic brand Peach C was founded by the Korean model and blogger, Ha Neul. It’s a new Korean beauty brand that boasts fresh, bright and easy-to-wear shades. Ha Neul also runs the eponymous lingerie brand Haneul Haneul. The brand is famous for its matte lipsticks and eye shadows in sweet and juicy colors for a youthful look.

Founder: Ha Neul

TROIAREUKE

TROIAREUKE is a professional Korean skin care brand that’s been around since 2011. The “areuke” in its name means beginning and foundation. TROIAREUKE’s foundation is built on providing perfect solutions for different types of skin. These products cater to various skin concerns from dry or aging skin to acne-prone skin. The brand was launched by a mom who was worried about her daughter’s skin.

CEO: Mikyung Lee

iUNIK

iUNIK is a brand that has gained over 97% of customer satisfaction. The brand is an acronym for ‘Ideal, Unique, Naturalism, Ingredients, and Know-how.’ It is a hypoallergenic brand that has streamlined skin care with minimal ingredients. The formulations are for every skin type from oily to dry. It’s a minimalist brand with only 15 products in the range.

RiRe Cosmetics

RiRe is a Korean brand that offers an array of skin care and makeup products. It has a wide variety of exfoliating products, and Style Black Head Brush Cleanser is one of the best sellers. It is a member of the cosmetics manufacturer, IW Company. The brand also offers a variety of body and hair care products that are cruelty-free and all made in Korea.

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