{"id":2043,"date":"2025-11-05T15:41:55","date_gmt":"2025-11-05T06:41:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.yeoshin.co.kr\/en\/?p=2043"},"modified":"2025-11-05T15:41:56","modified_gmt":"2025-11-05T06:41:56","slug":"k-beauty-chosen-as-the-official-apec-gift","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.yeoshin.co.kr\/en\/k-beauty-chosen-as-the-official-apec-gift\/","title":{"rendered":"K-Beauty Chosen as the Official APEC Gift! Discover the Full Lineup of Globally Recognized Korean Beauty Brands and Must-Buy Items"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

World Leaders Agree: K-Beauty is the New Global Standard at APEC 2025 KOREA<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

K-Beauty Chosen as the Official APEC Gift : CJ Olive Young, the leading Health & Beauty (H&B) platform in Korea, announced that the K-Beauty package they curated was officially presented as a gift to the leaders of the member economies during the\u00a0Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) 2025 KOREA<\/strong>\u00a0summit, held in Gyeongju. This remarkable selection underscores the dramatically increasing\u00a0global status and competitiveness of K-Beauty<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The gift package, titled “The Best K-Beauty Selection,”<\/strong> was meticulously designed by Olive Young to showcase the true charm and balanced strength of the Korean beauty industry. It features a diverse range of products, including offerings from both small and indie brands<\/strong> as well as established premium brands<\/strong> like Sulwhasoo. This composition highlights the wide spectrum and high product quality that K-Beauty offers to the world. \u2728<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Exclusive Lineup: What the World’s Leaders Received<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The K-Beauty package consisted of\u00a017 carefully selected products<\/strong>\u00a0across key K-Beauty categories: Skincare, Base & Makeup, and Hair & Body. This list serves as an incredible guide for international visitors and K-Beauty enthusiasts looking for the absolute best the Korean market has to offer right now!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Skincare<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Product Name<\/td>Brand<\/td>Why It Was Chosen \/ Key Feature<\/td><\/tr><\/thead>
First Care Activating Serum<\/td>Sulwhasoo<\/td>Premium Hanbang (traditional Korean herbal medicine) essence, a luxurious staple for boosting skin’s foundation.<\/td><\/tr>
Reedle Shot 100 Essence<\/td>VT<\/td>A viral hit in Korea! Uses micro-needle components to enhance absorption and “wake up” the skin’s renewal cycle.<\/td><\/tr>
Bio Heal Boh Probioderm 3D Lifting Cream<\/td>Bioheal Boh<\/td>An Olive Young bestseller focusing on anti-aging, elasticity, and restoring firmness.<\/td><\/tr>
Pore Feather Perfect All-in-One<\/td>I’d Mure<\/td>An effective time-saver, providing full skincare in one step, also works great as a primer.<\/td><\/tr>
DIVE IN Low Molecular Weight Hyaluronic Acid Mask<\/td>Torriden<\/td>Highly effective sheet mask for intense hydration and calming sensitive skin with low-molecular hyaluronic acid.<\/td><\/tr>
Yeonjak First Concentrate<\/td>Yunjak<\/td>A high-concentration essence from a natural premium brand, prized for its deep moisturizing capability.<\/td><\/tr>
Essential Mul Cream<\/td>Jung Saem Mool<\/td>A makeup artist brand’s moisturizer known for its watery texture, perfect for prepping skin before makeup.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Base & Makeup<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Product Name<\/td>Brand<\/td>Why It Was Chosen \/ Key Feature<\/td><\/tr><\/thead>
Relief Sun: Rice Probiotics<\/td>Beauty of Joseon<\/td>Known for its lightweight feel and natural tone-up effect, blending traditional Korean beauty with modern sun protection.<\/td><\/tr>
Mask Fit Red Cushion<\/td>TIRTIR<\/td>A global sensation, famous for its high coverage and exceptional adherence that resists transfer to masks.<\/td><\/tr>
Skin Nuder Foundation<\/td>Jung Saem Mool<\/td>Offers a professional finish and natural coverage, living up to the “skin nuder” ideal.<\/td><\/tr>
Icon Quad Palette<\/td>Espoir<\/td>Versatile eyeshadow palette with highly pigmented, blendable colors ideal for daily looks.<\/td><\/tr>
Chui Lip Cheek Blurry Pudding Pot<\/td>Fwee<\/td>Unique pudding-like texture that provides a soft, blurred effect for lips and cheeks.<\/td><\/tr>
Juicy Lasting Tint<\/td>rom&nd<\/td>The definitive K-Beauty lip tint, loved for its vibrant, fruit-like shine and long-lasting color.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Hair & Body<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Product Name<\/td>Brand<\/td>Why It Was Chosen \/ Key Feature<\/td><\/tr><\/thead>
Folligen Sea Salt Scaler<\/td>Dr.Forhair<\/td>A specialized scalp care scrub that effectively removes dead skin cells and sebum for a healthy scalp environment.<\/td><\/tr>
Scalp Reinforcing Clinic Hair Line Ampoule<\/td>LABO-H<\/td>Targets hair loss and thinning hair, focusing on strengthening the scalp and promoting healthy hair growth.<\/td><\/tr>
Scented Hair & Body Mist<\/td>ROUND A’ROUND<\/td>An Olive Young private label favorite, providing a pleasant, subtle scent for everyday use.<\/td><\/tr>
Glam Move Wave Iron<\/td>VODANA<\/td>The popular tool essential for creating the natural, voluminous waves synonymous with Korean hairstyles.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Global Validation: K-Beauty’s Rising Power<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The gift box design itself was inspired by the Silla Golden Crown<\/strong> and traditional Korean knots, symbolizing Gyeongju’s rich heritage, using materials like natural wood and mother-of-pearl<\/strong> to express Korean aesthetic beauty. This packaging ensured the gift delivered not only K-Beauty but also a piece of K-Culture. \ud83c\udf81<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Furthermore, Olive Young didn’t stop at the leaders’ gifts. They sponsored approximately 8,000 K-Beauty souvenir sets<\/strong> for government delegations, senior officials, and the press corps, significantly contributing to the buzz and atmosphere of “APEC 2025 KOREA.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As of 2024, K-Beauty has cemented its place as the No. 1 export item for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)<\/strong> in Korea and stands as the world’s 2nd largest cosmetics export industry<\/strong>. Olive Young, since its launch in 1999, has been instrumental in supporting the market entry and growth of domestic brands. This APEC selection is seen as a symbolic achievement<\/strong>, acknowledging the entire K-Beauty industry ecosystem\u2014especially the indie brands nurtured by the platform\u2014on a global stage. This success story guarantees that the international K-Beauty trend is here to stay! \ud83d\udcaf<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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