K-BEAUTY, ON YOUR KOREA TRIP
For international visitors shopping for Korean cosmetics. Find where to shop, what to read on a label, and what to check before paying.
A few good questions.
A more thoughtful beauty stop.
K-BEAUTY, AT YOUR OWN PACE
FIND YOUR BEAUTY
Start with the question on your mind.
THE BEAUTY EDIT
THE BEAUTYITEM DETAIL EDIT / LASHESChoose mascara by the result you want to notice first: more visible tips, a denser-looking lash line or a little of both. Then look at the wand and the formula together. A large brush does not automatically answer the volume question, and a product name cannot show how comfortably you will reach the lashes you want to coat.The portraits in this edit are styling..
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Pressed powder and loose powder are different formats, not automatic winners and losers. Choose between them by how you want to collect, apply and carry the product, then check its actual colour and finish. A compact shape alone does not tell you how much coverage a powder provides.If you want a more controlled makeup finish, start with the amount and placement you need. The event portraits in t..
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Choose lip gloss or lip oil by the colour, shine and feel you want to wear. The names are useful clues, but they do not divide every product into two neat groups. A clear gloss, a tinted oil and a pigmented oil-gloss hybrid can fill different roles in the same makeup bag.Start by deciding whether you need colour, a shiny top layer or one easy product to apply alone. The event portraits here are ..
Read moreBEFORE YOU BUY
A little preparation helps you ask better questions in store.
Check the exact store or brand counter and its purchase conditions before you visit.
Check the product name, size, ingredients, directions, and cautions on the item you will buy.
Keep the receipt and check transport, packaging, and return conditions before purchase.
SOURCES & CORRECTIONS
When reading a guide, check its official sources, date, and the exact product or store it covers. Confirm current details with the relevant brand, store, or official service before a purchase.
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