HA is a global staple, yet heavily reliant on imported Chinese and European supply chains. Tariff hikes of up to 50% could cause product prices to jump 20–40%.

Packaging is another tariff casualty. Beauty brands may “source packaging from China,” sometimes with as much as 145% duties, boosting costs even for supposedly American made products. That glass jar on your cleanser could add a shocking extra few dollars to per unit costs.

Even tools are affected, titanium coated rollers or $10 LED gadgets often employ imported electronics or packaging. These TikTok famous skincare tools are often sourced from China. Increasing duties make DIY replication harder, shifting demand toward more expensive domestic alternatives, or driving tool shortages.

France is another high tariff zone. Acid toners and chemical peels sourced from Europe may see cost increases above 25%, hurting mid range skincare brands.

Benefiting from South Korea’s import popularity, sheet masks are feeling the pinch. With the loss of the $800 de minimis exemption under OBBBA, even low cost packs are facing duties

As biotech ingredients from Europe and Asia become more expensive, emerging “luxury actives” like exosomes and peptide boosters may shift to prestige-tier pricing, or fade from U.S. routines altogether.

Smaller formats are often imported. As tariffs and shipping challenges mount, brands may cut these convenient sizes altogether, removing affordable entry points for trial routines.

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act isn’t just about taxes and debt ceilings, it’s reshaping the very supply chains behind your skincare favorites. With steep tariffs and deep cuts in federal support, your go to luxuries, from K‑Beauty sunscreens to peptide serums, may soon vanish, reformulate, or double in price. But smart consumers can adapt: shifting to local brands, stocking up thoughtfully, and seeking refillable or ingredient-transparency solutions.

Disclaimer: This list is solely the author’s opinion based on research and publicly available information.

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