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The 2026-W33 issue.
Every story we published from the 2026-W33 snapshot, in one place. 3 stories so far — more open through the week. The raw data is in the 2026-W33 archive →
Signals2026-08-16
Reddit loves it. Does the shelf?
Reddit's K-beauty enthusiasts have their favorites, and this week the loudest were Beauty of Joseon, COSRX, SKIN1004 and Aestura. Cross that list against where those brands actually chart on America's
LabSun2026-08-14
Korea reaches for barrier. Its global shoppers reach for the ampoule.
Same retailer, two storefronts: Olive Young at home in Korea, and Olive Young Global, where international — largely US — shoppers browse. Read the top 100 of each by the ingredients on the label, and
Signals2026-08-12
We now ask four AI engines, not two. Here's the K-beauty they name.
We changed how we listen. Until this week, "what AI recommends" here meant two engines and ten questions. Now it's four engines and sixty-five. Here's the K-beauty they name — and why we're calling it