The 2026 K-Beauty Ingredient Roadmap: What’s Next for Innovation? ✨

In Week 2 of the K-Beauty Trend Summit 2025, the spotlight was on how data and innovation are shaping next-gen skincare.

The keynote, “The 2026 K-Beauty Ingredient Roadmap,” analyzed global review signals from Olive Young, Qoo10, Amazon, Sephora, and TikTok to identify the five skin concerns defining 2026:

• Acne Relief
• Pore Care
• Reverse Aging
• Barrier Care
• Dark Spot Fading

The session reveals how emerging ingredient combinations are raising the bar for efficacy and product innovation.

Watch the full session and in-depth ingredient analysis on Trendier Library.

>>> Access the Full 2026 Ingredient Roadmap

Building on these signals, K-Beauty Trend Summit 2025 highlights four rising ingredients and innovators aligned with the 2026 roadmap—from next-gen barrier tech to advanced brightening and anti-acne systems.

We’re also introducing several standout brands already applying these ingredient shifts in real pipelines, showing how data-connected decisions are shaping K-Beauty’s next wave.

Rising Ingredients & Innovators 🚀

Skin-First Precision by SKIN & LAB ✨

Tone-and-texture care is rising, with SKIN&LAB’s Glutathione Ampoule Toner taking #1 on Qoo10 Japan (May–June 2025). With 40,000+ reviews and strong feedback on smooth, clear, non-irritating results, it is emerging as a key tone-texture solution.

Eye-firming care is surging, with Bakuchiol Eye Serum leading Qoo10’s eye-cream category and entering Amazon U.S. reviews at No.33—highlighting growing demand for wrinkle-care and cooling benefits.

Vitamin C mentions are also up sharply (+120.47% on Amazon U.S., +21.79% at Olive Young), signaling stronger interest in bright, healthy skin.

👉 More trend insights available in the SKIN&LAB page below.

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Rising Ingredients & Innovators 🚀

Hydration That Balances Skin, 9wishes 💧

Global demand for deep hydration is rising, with Amazon Q4 2024 hyaluronic acid mentions up +54.24%. Dewytree aligns with this shift as consumers increasingly link dryness + breakouts, driving interest in calm-hydration solutions.

Deep hydration is trending, with Olive Young showing +741 hydration mentions and “Deep Hydrating” up 18.18% in Q4. Calming benefits also rose 20.43%, highlighting demand for moisture plus soothing.

Hyaluronic acid remains a key driver, up 35.50% QoQ on Olive Young with steady growth on Amazon.

👉 More trend insights available in the 9wishes page below

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Rising Ingredients & Innovators 🚀

Amocosplus: Insight-Led Skin Solutions 🔍

Hydrogel-driven care is gaining attention, with Amocosplus from Jincostech interpreting subtle skin signals and delivering targeted solutions. Though a young brand, its hydrogel-based calming and firming lines are quickly establishing a strong presence.

Anti-aging interest is growing across mask categories, with collagen and NMN products increasing on Japan Qoo10 and Korea’s Olive Young as consumers look for targeted, condition-specific care.

Amocosplus is rising within this trend, with its YouthCica™ Ice Soothing Mask offering cooling relief and firming benefits through its advanced hydrogel formula.

👉 More trend insights available in the Amocosplus feature page below.

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Rising Ingredients & Innovators 🚀

Dewytree’s Next-Gen Skin Care 🌱

Global demand for calming skincare is rising, with “calming” reviews increasing across Olive Young Korea and Qoo10 Japan. Dewytree’s AC Deep Calming Pore Pad reflects this shift toward gentle, sensitive-focused care.

Demand for gentle, barrier-friendly cleansing is rising, with Dewytree’s amino-based cleansing milk gaining attention for its soft, non-tightening finish.

Sun sticks are also surging, up 50%+ QoQ at Olive Young, and Dewytree’s Cooling Sun Stick is standing out for its cooling and soothing formula.

👉 More trend insights available in the Dewytree page below.

>>> Explore Dewytree’s Product Insights

All sessions from K-Beauty Trend Summit 2025—including the ingredient roadmap, brand spotlights, and market deep dives—are now available to watch here:

Coming up next: a first look at the rising K-Beauty brands shaping 2026. Join us in the newsletter for a deeper view into the K-Beauty hot rookie brands influencing next year’s market direction. ✨