Notes on making products with Korea’s manufacturers
Guides for brands launching new products, from the first brief to production.
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Making collagen jelly sticks and inner beauty supplements in Korea
How brands make collagen jelly sticks, drinks and other inner beauty products with Korean manufacturers: formats, ingredients, the rules in each market, minimums and what to ask.
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Making cushion compacts and lip tints in Korea: what brands need to know
How brands make K-beauty makeup such as cushion compacts and lip tints with Korean manufacturers: formulas, cases and puffs, shades, SPF and color rules, minimums and what to ask.
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Making hair and scalp care products in Korea
How brands make shampoos, scalp scalers, serums and hair treatments with Korean manufacturers: formulation choices, claims that change the rules, packaging, shipping and what to ask.
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Broker, sourcing agent or manufacturing partner: who is really making your product?
How brokers, sourcing agents and manufacturing partners differ, the red flags to watch for, and the questions to ask before you hand over your product.
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From brief to production: a realistic timeline for your first beauty product
What happens between your first brief and finished goods, how long each step usually takes, and where most launches lose time.
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How to find a cosmetics manufacturer in Korea: OEM, ODM and what to ask
A practical guide for brands making skincare and beauty products in Korea: OEM versus ODM, what to prepare, the questions to ask and what your markets will need.
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Reading a hand cream quote: what’s included, and what isn’t
Hand cream quotes from Korean manufacturers can cover very different things. How to check the tube, cap, printing, carton, testing and minimums before you compare prices.
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What to send a Korean cosmetics manufacturer before you ask for a quote
A one-page brief gets faster, more accurate quotes you can actually compare. What to include, what to leave out, and an example brief for a first skincare product.
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Why your sheet mask MOQ is set by the pouch, not the essence
Sheet mask minimums usually come from printed pouches, sheets and boxes rather than the essence. What sets each one, and how to plan a smaller first order.