Kolmar Korea: The Global Opportunity Behind the K-Trend

Kolmar Korea is leveraging the global rise of the “K-trend” – the growing influence of Korean beauty – as a major opportunity for international expansion. In an interview with Formes de Luxe, Global Chief Commercial Officer Philippe Warnery highlighted how the company’s innovation, speed, and manufacturing expertise position it as a key partner for global brands looking to tap into K-beauty’s success.

Warnery emphasized that the K-trend has evolved from a regional movement into a worldwide standard for product development and creativity. To meet global demands, Kolmar Korea has expanded its footprint with a second U.S. facility and a North American R&D center, aiming to strengthen collaboration with international partners and tailor products to local markets.

By combining advanced R&D, flexible production, and cross-market insight, Kolmar Korea aims to bridge Korean innovation with global beauty expectations – helping brands deliver products that are trend-driven, high-performing, and globally relevant.

Philippe Warnery, Kolmar Korea: “K-trend is a huge opportunity for global brands”