Amorepacific Unveils Next-Generation Beauty Technology at CES 2026

Amorepacific made a significant showing at CES 2026 in Las Vegas, presenting a range of beauty technology innovations including an AI-powered skin analysis platform developed with MIT and a smart beauty mirror created in partnership with Samsung.

Why This Matters for Beauty Brands

The convergence of technology and beauty is reshaping how products are developed, packaged, and delivered to consumers. Amorepacific's investment in wearable sensors and AI diagnostics points to a future where packaging may need to accommodate technology integration—from smart dispensing systems to connected devices that work alongside traditional products.

For brands sourcing packaging from Korea, this signals that Korean manufacturers are not just producing containers but developing increasingly sophisticated packaging ecosystems. The same R&D infrastructure that creates beauty tech devices also drives innovation in functional packaging design.

This also reflects the continued premiumization of K-beauty. As leading Korean companies invest in high-tech solutions, the quality standards and manufacturing capabilities across the Korean beauty supply chain continue to elevate, benefiting brands at all price points.

What This Means for Sourcing

While most brands won't be launching sensor-equipped packaging immediately, the underlying manufacturing sophistication matters. Korean suppliers developing components for beauty tech devices bring precision engineering expertise to standard packaging production.

When evaluating Korean packaging partners, consider their broader innovation capabilities. Suppliers connected to Korea's beauty tech ecosystem often offer more advanced finishing techniques, tighter tolerances, and better quality control than commodity manufacturers.

For brands interested in smart packaging or technology-enhanced products, Korea offers a unique advantage: access to both cosmetic packaging expertise and consumer electronics manufacturing in a single supply chain ecosystem.