The Crème Shop

Budget

Playful, character-driven K-beauty makeup and skincare.

United States·Founded 1988·by Theresa Kim & Lawrence Kim

The Crème Shop is a Los Angeles-based, Korean-American beauty brand founded by Theresa and Lawrence Kim, rooted in a family cosmetics-manufacturing business that dates back to the late 1980s. The company evolved from a contract manufacturer into a consumer-facing brand built to bring playful, affordable K-beauty culture to young American shoppers, with a cutesy aesthetic anchored by high-profile licensed collaborations with characters like Hello Kitty, Sanrio, and Disney.

The range spans lip, complexion basics, and color makeup alongside its well-known sheet masks, lip masks, and skincare — all wrapped in collectible, character-driven packaging at pocket-money prices. Backed by a controlling investment from LG Household & Health Care in 2022, the brand has expanded across Target, Ulta, and other mass retailers, making it a go-to for budget-friendly, gift-able K-beauty-inspired makeup and treatments.

Known For

Character licensing collabs (Hello Kitty, Sanrio, Disney)Affordable K-beauty-inspired makeupCollectible cute packagingLip masks and sheet masksMass-retail availability

Flagship Products

  • Character-collab lip balms and lip masks
  • Overnight Lip Mask
  • Sheet masks
  • Complexion and color makeup
  • Under-eye masks

Brand Philosophy

Make beauty fun, cute, and accessible — bring K-beauty culture and character-driven collectibility to everyday makeup and skincare at approachable prices.

FAQ

For Brands & Creators

Unverified

Public collaboration and press contact channels for The Crème Shop. Researched from official brand sources — always confirm before sending.

Similar Brands