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COSTCO CONNECTION
Look in your Costco warehouse or on Costco. com. au for plenty of K-beauty items.
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Beauty Of Joseon Revive Eye Serum 2 x 50ml
Item 1948860 **
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PROSTOCK-STUDIO / STOCK. ADOBE. COM
** AVAILABLE FROM MID-JUNE 2026.
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sophisticated formulas, often at accessible price points.”
According to James Hine, Assistant Buyer, Health and Beauty, you can find well-priced K-beauty items at Costco warehouses and on Costco. com. au to add to your skincare routine.
“ This allows people to experiment and have fun with their routine and not feel tied into a product due to a prohibitively high cost, which many feel is the case with other brands in the market,” he says.
Skincare for all ages
Because of its popularity on social media, many people falsely believe K-beauty products are most suitable for younger complexions.
“ Many Korean formulas are extremely well suited to mature and perimenopausal skin because of their barrier-first approach,” explains Lauren.“ As we age, we lose lipids, hydration levels decline and skin becomes more reactive. Lightweight but lipid-supportive creams, humectant-rich layers and calming actives can make a significant difference without overwhelming the skin.”
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Kaitlyn agrees:“ Ageing requires products that address specific concerns. K-beauty delivers exactly that – whether it’ s hydration or skin elasticity, there’ s something for every skin type and age group. After all, who doesn’ t want to maintain glowing skin regardless of age?”
What’ s next?
While Korean labs have always created products with light textures suitable for layering, new formulas and ingredients are continually being introduced to the market. In coming months, says Lauren, watch out for products with jelly- and pudding-like textures – they may sound like desserts but they can help your skin.
“‘ Jelly’ textures are showing up because they give that plump, fresh look while still feeling weightless and layerable,” she says.
“ Pudding and soufflé-style textures fit into a broader‘ foodification’ movement in beauty. Products are being designed to feel whipped, airy, cushiony and‘ dessertlike’ because it makes routines more sensory and intuitive. Underneath the cute language, it’ s also a formulation direction that supports hydration.”
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Biodance Bio Collagen Mask 24-Pack Item 1847817
Mediheal Toner Pads Madecassoside 100-Pack + 100-Pack Refill Item 1869691
CARRIE
HUTCHINSON
is a Melbournebased lifestyle and travel writer.
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