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How K-Beauty Revolutionized Skincare — And Became Obsessed with Perfection

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WHYY
Published
Tue 30 May 2023
Episode Link
https://www.npr.org/2023/05/30/1178809572/how-k-beauty-revolutionized-skincare-and-became-obsessed-with-perfection

When NPR host Elise Hu moved to South Korea to be an international correspondent, she ended up getting a crash course on Korean beauty and the country's billion-dollar cosmetics industry. She explains the rise of the industry, its appeal, and the high standards it sets for appearance. On this episode, a conversation with Elise Hu about her new book, "Flawless: Lessons in Looks and Culture from the K-Beauty capital."

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