Olive Young Launched in the US and People Are P*ssed

Lauren shares the latest K-Beauty industry news, including Olive Young’s much-anticipated US launch, why fans are frustrated with the brand and product lineup, Kendall Jenner becoming the face of Anua, and Korea’s regulators cracking down on Dr.G and Medicube’s advertising claims.Plus, Lauren shares her thoughts from the APAC Beauty Trends Report, what she’s been working on lately, and some of her favourite K-Beauty finds for June 2026. 

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K-Beauty News of the Month:

• Olive Young USA Has Arrived. So Why Is Everyone Angry?
• Kendall Jenner, Anua and the Celebrity Question in Korean Beauty 
• Dr.G and Medicube Ordered to Suspend Advertising in Korea
• APAC Beauty Is Moving Beyond Trends

What I've Been Up To lately 

Question of the Month: Do you recommend overnight sheet masks?

K-Beauty Product Recommendations of the Week

• Hera Dual Volume & Serum Mascara
• Aestura Atobarrier 365 Body Lotion
• Espoir Strobing Highlighter

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