{"id":1187227,"date":"2026-09-05T04:15:22","date_gmt":"2026-09-05T04:15:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/1187227\/"},"modified":"2026-09-05T04:15:22","modified_gmt":"2026-09-05T04:15:22","slug":"uks-largest-korean-beauty-brand-lands-in-22-primark-stores-including-edinburgh","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/1187227\/","title":{"rendered":"UK&#8217;s largest Korean beauty brand lands in 22 Primark stores &#8211; including Edinburgh"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">K-beauty has officially come to Primark stores. The high street retailer has teamed with Pureseoul on an exciting new collaboration that is now available at 22 stores across the UK &#8211; including Edinburgh.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Officially launched on September 1, the partnership has been inspired by Korea&#8217;s &#8216;mini mart&#8217; beauty trend. Designed exclusively for the fast fashion giant, the edit will not be available anywhere else, reports<a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyrecord.co.uk\/lifestyle\/fashion-beauty\/uks-largest-korean-beauty-brand-37628638\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\"> The Record.<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">It&#8217;s exciting news for Scottish shoppers, as the list of locations includes three stores across the country. These are Glasgow, Edinburgh and Braehead.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">It mixes the beauty brand&#8217;s K-beauty expertise and curation with Primark&#8217;s famed accessibility and playfulness.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"The exclusive edit boasts 'sister' brands curated by some of the biggest names in Korean beauty\" loading=\"lazy\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/0_Screenshot-2026-09-04-180851.png\" \/><\/p>\n<p aria-label=\"The exclusive edit boasts 'sister' brands curated by some of the biggest names in Korean beauty\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">The exclusive edit boasts &#8216;sister&#8217; brands curated by some of the biggest names in Korean beauty(Image: Pureseoul)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The sister-brands have been designed to allow established Korean brands to bring their products to a wider audience, making them &#8220;easier than ever to explore&#8221;. From everyday essentials to skincare heroes, it offers a wide range of products to choose from.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Some of the new brands include \u2018The Essential\u2019 by Ariul, the name behind some of Korea\u2019s No.1 best-selling cleansing wipes. There&#8217;s also First Edition\u2019 by Sungboon Editor, an ingredient-led skincare brand that has been sold in over 3,000 shops in the US.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Meanwhile, the by Realbarrier\u2019 by REALBARRIER provides the chance to try products from a brand that one of Korea\u2019s most widely used atopic moisturisers that is used in one out of 10 households. There&#8217;s also \u2018Dropbe\u2019 by The Saem to provide targeted serums for specific skincare concerns.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The K-pop group-loved Milktouch has created the &#8216;Dear Thing&#8217; line, providing a &#8220;playful take on Korean makeup&#8221;. Lastly, &#8216;Dermablock\u2019 has been curated y Cell Fusion C, a clinic-first brand that is behind one of the number one bestselling sunscreens in South Korea.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The launch marks an exciting partnership between one of the most recognisable names on the high street and the UK&#8217;s largest Korean beauty brand. Featuring no &#8216;dupes&#8217;, it marks a chance to bag &#8220;exclusive accessible collections from some of Korea&#8217;s favourite brands.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">As a Primark exclusive, beauty buffs won&#8217;t find the K-beauty mini mart brands in any Pureseoul store, of which there are now a total of 18. This includes its most recent opening in Edinburgh&#8217;s St. James Quarter &#8211; marking its only store in Scotland.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Leslie Tang, CEO of Pureseoul said: &#8220;We are so excited to partner with Primark for the launch of our K-Beauty Mini Mart. In Korea, many of our brand partners are creating \u2018mini\u2019 or \u2018sister\u2019 brands to meet the growing demand for more accessible K-Beauty, and we saw an opportunity to curate this for the UK.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">&#8220;There is no better partner than Primark for this concept. It allows us to combine Pureseoul&#8217;s deep K-Beauty expertise with a retailer that champions value, accessibility and an ever-growing beauty offering.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">&#8220;The range is completely exclusive to Primark, giving customers something genuinely unique while allowing us to build on the work we\u2019ve been doing to introduce, educate and grow K-Beauty in the UK since 2019. We can\u2019t wait to see customers discover these brands and products for the first time.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>What Primark stores are stocking the K-Beauty Mini Mart?<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Scotland<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Edinburgh<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Glasgow<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Braehead<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Rest of the UK<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Belfast \u2013 Castle Street<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Derry<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Leicester \u2013 Fosse Park<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">York \u2013 Monks Cross<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Coventry<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Southampton<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Norwich<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Lakeside<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Meadowhall<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Cardiff<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">London \u2013 Oxford East<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Manchester \u2013 Trafford Centre<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Rotherham<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Manchester \u2013 Market Street<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">London \u2013 Oxford Street West<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Liverpool<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">London \u2013 Stratford<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Leeds \u2013 Trinity<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Birmingham \u2013 High Street<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"K-beauty has officially come to Primark stores. 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