Why are Daiso cosmetics cheap? A comprehensive guide to famous brands and new products (2026) 🛒

Everyone! 😎 There is one thought that crosses my mind every time I go to the beauty section at Daiso.

“The cosmetics are 3,000 or 5,000 won, but are they really okay...?” 🤔

These days, from VT and Son & Park to IPKN and Mediheal
It was even more fascinating to see familiar brands at Daiso.

So today, let's start with the reason why Daiso cosmetics are cheap.
Let's take a look at the brands currently available, up to the new products for 2026!

✅ Is the reason Daiso cosmetics are cheap because of low quality?

Daiso is currently From 500 won to a maximum of 5,000 won until
We offer 6 types of flat pricing.

To meet this price, reduce costs, and
Depending on the product Simplify capacity or packaging or
Daiso exclusive products/brands A method of planning it separately is utilized. 😮

Also, regarding cosmetics, brands do not manufacture all products directly.
Companies like Kolmar Korea, Cosmax, and Cosmecca Korea
Professional cosmetics manufacturer There are also cases where it is produced using the OEM/ODM method.

*OEM: The ordering company designs, and the manufacturer only makes it.
**ODM: When a manufacturer directly develops and designs a product and supplies it to a client, the client simply attaches their brand name and sells it.

Rather than the fact that it was made via OEM or ODM being the reason for the low price,
In accordance with the price and concept desired by the brand
It is more accurate to view it as a structure capable of planning and producing products!

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👉 Rather than saying 'it is unconditionally cheap because it uses inexpensive ingredients'
Adjusting the product composition and distribution structure to match Daiso's price range It is close to.

However, even if it is a product of the same brand
Product size or composition with products from other sellers,
This does not mean the product composition is identical, so it is recommended to compare them separately!

✅ Famous cosmetic brands available at Daiso

If there were many unfamiliar brands in the past
These days, there are quite a few familiar names among Daiso cosmetic brands.

VT including the riddle shot of Son & Park , Medipil , big mouth , A'Pieu etc.
Established brand products You can also find it at Daiso.

Here, existing brands matched the Daiso price range
There are also cases where a separate line is introduced.

Representative examples Tony Moly's Bonsep , Luna's ToEdit like
Based on the know-how of existing beauty brands Daiso exclusive brand This is the method of making it.

So these days, it is not just a place that sells unfamiliar low-cost brands.
Existing famous brands and Daiso exclusive brands are coming together
It feels like it's become closer to a beauty channel! 🙌

✅ What are the new Daiso products for 2026?

New Daiso cosmetic products continue to be added in 2026 as well 👀

In April of this year Scynic , Kim Jeong-mun Aloe , AHC , Too Cool for School, Coacos etc.
New products from various brands were unveiled, and

⬆️ Scynic Enjoy Aqua Air Fit Sun Stick

⬆️ Kim Jeong-mun Aloe La Sens Loe Cure Intensive 2X Cream

Also in June Bonsep , Prelude Dinto , Klavuu , ToEdit , Mamicare etc.

A variety of new products have been added ✨

⬆️ Bonsep Water Veil Tint

⬆️ Klavuu Balancing Long Wear Lock Foundation

The new product launch cycle is relatively fast, so
Brands that you used to see at Olive Young or brand malls
It seems like there are increasingly more cases where products exclusive to Daiso are appearing.

Ultimately, the reason Daiso cosmetics are cheap is
Matching the price range of 5,000 won or less
This is because capacity, packaging, and distribution structures are designed differently. You can see it as such.

Daiso cosmetics are now more than just simple low-cost cosmetics

famous brands in small sizes or dedicated lines
I think it has become closer to a channel you can try out without any pressure haha.

If you are actually wondering which product to buy

Also, check out the Daiso cosmetics recommendation/introduction post 😜😉