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Seoul stores, clinics and beauty spots
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Going to a jjimjilbang with sensitive skin? A few things to know
Korean saunas are a great experience, but heat, steam and scrubbing can be a lot for sensitive or recently treated skin.
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Have you tried a Korean body scrub?
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0 1Show this to the staff: how to ask for products in Korean stores
Staff at big Olive Young branches often speak some English, but smaller shops may not. These short phrases go a long way.
0 1Rainy day in Seoul? A beauty-themed indoor plan
Seoul has plenty to do when the weather turns. Here is a loose indoor plan built around beauty.
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Your ideal rainy-day activity
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0 1Buying at Olive Young as a tourist: in-store, app, or ship it home?
There are a few ways to shop Olive Young on a trip, and each has trade-offs. Store stock, promotions and tax refund options can differ, so it helps to decide before you go.
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How do you shop K-beauty?
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0 3Flying home after a skin treatment in Seoul: an aftercare checklist
Cabin air is very dry, and your skin may be more sensitive after a treatment. Follow your clinic’s instructions first — this list is just a reminder of what to pack and ask.
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Did you ever fly right after a treatment?
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0 1Daiso Korea beauty finds: why tourists leave with full baskets
Daiso in Korea is not just household goods — the beauty aisle has low-priced skincare, makeup tools and brand collaborations. Stock changes fast and popular items sell out.
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Daiso or Olive Young for tools?
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0 1Seongsu-dong: Seoul’s pop-up capital for beauty brands
Seongsu is where many Korean brands test new launches with pop-up stores — often with free trials, photo spots and limited items. Pop-ups change weekly, so check brand social accounts before you go.
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Pop-up stores: fun or queue hell?
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0 1Myeongdong beauty guide: how to shop it without getting overwhelmed
Myeongdong is the classic first stop: dozens of cosmetics stores within a few blocks, street food in the evening, and staff who speak several languages.
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Would you go to Myeongdong?
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0 1Packing list for a Korea beauty haul (so nothing leaks on the way home)
Liquids, glass bottles and sheet masks add weight and risk fast.
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Biggest haul item?
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0 1Treatments tourists often ask about at Seoul skin clinics (and what to ask)
Menus vary a lot between clinics, and the right choice depends on your skin — only a doctor who examines you can say what suits you. These are names you will see a lot, with the questions worth asking:
0 1When is the best time for a Seoul beauty trip?
Every season has a different beauty angle in Korea:
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0 3Jjimjilbang 101: how to do a Korean sauna like a local
A jjimjilbang (찜질방) is a Korean bathhouse and sauna — part spa, part hangout. Scrubs, hot rooms, cold drinks, and yes, eggs cooked in the sauna.
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0 4Personal colour analysis in Seoul: is it worth a slot in your itinerary?
Personal colour (퍼스널 컬러) studios drape fabric swatches under controlled light to find which tones make your face look brighter. It is part fashion advice, part fun experience — and a very Korean one. What a session usual
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Do you know your personal colour?
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0 3Visiting a dermatology clinic in Seoul: what to ask before you book
Skin clinic visits are a big part of many beauty trips. Before booking anything, it helps to know how clinics differ and what to ask — especially when you only have a few days. Every skin is different, so treat reviews a
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0 3Getting around Seoul for a beauty trip: maps, cards and transit
Two things surprise first-time visitors: Google Maps is weak for walking and transit directions in Korea, and almost everything else is card-friendly.
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What stressed you most on your first Korea trip?
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0 2First time at Olive Young in Seoul: a no-panic shopping plan
Olive Young is Korea’s biggest health & beauty chain, and the flagship-size stores in tourist areas can be overwhelming. A little plan saves you an hour and a lot of impulse buys.
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Your Olive Young weakness?
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0 3K-Beauty Places Born as Complex Cultural Spaces
Cosmetics brand stores are evolving. They are being reborn from places that simply ‘sold’ cosmetics into spaces that offer consumers more than that and, further, embody brand values in a sensory way. Along with modern in
0 0Enjoy Myeongdong, where K-beauty and K-pop meet
Norazo, the male duo loved for their unique style, and GHOST9, the nine-member boy group, rewrote Norazo’s signature song “Superman” for Play with Seoul, a promotional video for the Seoul Tourism Special Zone. Here are t
0 0K-Beauty at Its Finest: Flagship Stores
K-beauty refers to Korean cosmetics and Korean makeup methods. Driven by the K-beauty wave, Korea’s cosmetics industry recorded the world’s third-largest exports after France and the United States. The endless appeal of
0 0AMOREPACIFIC / K-Beauty Makeup Class
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0 02023 Seoul Hallyu Travel Guide “Person:able Seoul”
When deciding to travel and choosing a destination, the most common next step is gathering information about the place. Travelers search for what kind of city it is, must-see attractions, foods, and shopping items. Thoug
0 0More Beautiful Through Hands-On Experiences! Beauty Flagship Stores from K-Beauty Brands
In Korea, there is an old saying that seeing something once is better than hearing about it a hundred times. Experiencing things firsthand is important in everything. In particular, beauty products require a testing stag
0 0espoir / K-Beauty Makeup Class
Radiant makeup of Korean actors and K-pop idols. Learn the secrets with espoir. From touch-ups by a professional makeup artist, to 'Powder and Play,' where you can create your own powder to suit your skin tone and makeup
0 0A Special Seoul Trip into K-Content Soul Spots
Seoul is a city where nature and downtown, day and night, reveal different charms and leave happy memories. It is also where K-content began. Seoul, a city with a wide range of pleasures like an OTT channel, is especiall
0 0Bukchon Hunters’ Curated Souvenir Shopping Playlist
Bukchon is a neighborhood where the atmosphere of old alleys and the individuality of small business owners coexist. Only after meeting the small shops filled with Bukchon’s own craftsmanship, taste, and stories can you
0 0Bukchon Hunters Local Experience Playlist
Bukchon is a neighborhood where the atmosphere of old alleys and the individuality of small business owners coexist. Only when you visit the small shops filled with Bukchon’s own handiwork, tastes, and stories do you see
0 0K-Content Emotion Travel Begins at the Soul Spot Travel Information Center
In June, when summer is in full swing, an event will take place that once again vividly highlights Seoul, the center of K-content. That event is the 2025 K-Content Seoul Travel Week, held from June 28 to July 6. This eve
0 0Bukchon Hunters Gourmet Outing Playlist
Bukchon is a neighborhood where the atmosphere of old alleys coexists with the individuality of small business owners. Only when you meet the small shops filled with Bukchon’s own craft, tastes, and stories do you see th
0 0Not Myeongdong or Hongdae: Tourists Are Heading to CU in Seongsu
CU, the Korean convenience-store chain, has recently become a new must-visit spot for overseas tourists. Located in Seongsu-dong, Seoul, the ‘CU Seongsu Dessert Park Store’ opened in February this year and quickly drew a
0 0Seongsu-dong Food and Photo Spots Guide, Seoul Must-Visit
Seongsu-dong is a favorite for independent travelers in Korea. With hidden eateries, stylish cafes, and distinctive local shops, it is one of the best areas for a Seoul city walk. Here is a one-day Seongsu-dong itinerary
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