韩妆小笔记
把韩国美妆讲清楚
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What Korean beauty product do you regret buying the most?
It’s not necessarily that the product was bad; it may simply not have suited you. Share your experience with a product that was a miss and help everyone avoid the same pitfalls.
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Category you most often have a bad experience with
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0 1Myeongdong vs. Seongsu-dong: Where should you go to buy Korean beauty products?
Both places are great for shopping for cosmetics, but the atmosphere is completely different.
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Where would you rather go?
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0 1Oily skin in summer: how can you wear a cushion foundation without it coming off?
Cushion foundations are lightweight and convenient, but oily skin tends to get patchy in summer. In fact, long-lasting base makeup depends more on the prep beforehand.
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How long does your base makeup usually last?
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0 1Using a Sheet Mask Every Day—Why Is My Skin Getting Drier?
Sheet masks are convenient, but some people find that after using them every day, their skin is more prone to redness and dryness. The reason may not be the mask itself, but how it’s used.
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How often do you use a sheet mask?
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0 1Do sensitive skin types have to choose “alcohol-free” products?
Many people with sensitive skin treat “contains alcohol” as a red flag, but the “alcohols” listed in ingredient labels aren’t all the same.
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Do you avoid products containing ethanol?
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0 18 Things Cosmetics Store Staff in Korea Often Say
At Olive Young or brand stores, staff often say these things. Understanding them makes shopping much easier.
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The difficulty you encounter most often when shopping in Korea
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0 1Why Are Fermented Ingredients So Common in Korean Beauty?
From “fermented essences” to various “ferment filtrates,” fermented ingredients are practically one of the hallmarks of Korean beauty. This is influenced both by traditional food culture and by formulation considerations
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Have you used a fermented essence?
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0 1How should I plan the next few days after getting a skin treatment in Seoul?
Many people schedule dermatology treatments in the middle of a trip, but the recovery period (redness, scabbing, needing to avoid sunlight) can affect the rest of the itinerary.
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Which day of your trip would you schedule the treatment for?
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0 1Why does Korean-style eye makeup look so “clean”? Three key points
Korean-style eye makeup looks light and sheer, while still making the eyes look bright and defined. The key lies in color choices and placement.
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Which step would you most like to learn?
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0 1Are acne marks red or brown? Different colors call for different approaches
Many people call all the marks left after acne goes away “acne marks,” but red and brown marks are actually a little different.
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What are your acne marks mainly like?
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0 3Korean Men’s Skincare Routines: Why Many Use Tone-Up Cream
In Korea, it’s common for men to use a lightweight tone-up cream or BB cream to make their skin tone look more even, rather than to look “made up.”
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Would you try tone-up cream?
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0 1How to Choose Korean Shampoo: Oil Control, Hair Loss, and Repair
The shampoo section at Korean drugstores is huge, so choosing based on your needs makes things much easier:
0 1What beauty souvenirs from Korea are safe choices to bring back as gifts?
The best choice depends on who you’re giving it to:
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What kind of souvenirs do you buy most often?
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0 1Got skincare questions before your trip to Korea? Ask them here
What to buy, where to shop, how to get a tax refund, how to book a dermatology clinic appointment… Ask in the comments, then turn on “Get Gloshell answers too” to get an answer right away.
0 3Seoul Head Spa Experience Guide
Head spas are a popular experience in Seoul lately: scalp analysis, deep cleansing, and massage, usually lasting 60–120 minutes.
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Would you like to try a head spa?
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0 1Five-Minute Korean-Style Natural Makeup: Ready in Time for Your Commute
The key to everyday Korean-style makeup is a “clean skin look”; you don’t need to do every step to the fullest.
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How long does it usually take you to do your makeup?
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0 1Are the small dots on your nose blackheads or sebaceous filaments?
Many people mistake a neat row of tiny gray dots on their nose for blackheads and squeeze them relentlessly. In fact, they may well be sebaceous filaments—everyone has them, and they grow back quickly after being squeeze
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Do you squeeze the little dots on your nose?
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0 1Can You Buy Korean Cosmetics in Busan Too? A Busan Beauty Shopping Route
Many people only buy skincare in Seoul, but the Seomyeon and Nampo-dong areas of Busan also have large beauty stores and duty-free shops, making them great for shopping while on a beach trip.
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Would you visit Busan?
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0 1What do peptide ingredients actually do?
You’ll often see various “peptides” in Korean anti-aging products. On the ingredient list, they may appear under names like Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1. They’re usually used to help skin look firmer and more elastic. Compared
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What’s your go-to for anti-aging?
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0 110 Common Korean Beauty Terms to Learn Before Shopping in Korea
Tap the speaker to hear the pronunciation.
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Which one do you want to learn first?
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0 1Korean Duty-Free Shops vs. Olive Young: What’s More Worth Buying Where?
In short: Go to duty-free shops for premium brands and gift sets, and Olive Young for affordable skincare and makeup.
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Where do you shop more often?
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0 1Koreans’ Evening Skincare Routine: From Makeup Remover to Face Cream
Basic principle: from lightweight to heavy—use watery products first and creams last.
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How many steps do you do at night?
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0 1How to Choose Korean Sunscreen: Mineral, Chemical, or Hybrid?
Korean sunscreens can generally be divided into three categories, each with its own pros and cons:
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What type of sunscreen do you use?
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0 15 Questions to Ask Before Getting Skin Treatments in Seoul
More and more people are adding dermatology consultations to their Seoul itineraries. To avoid last-minute add-ons and unclear pricing, make sure to ask these questions before booking:
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What kind of treatment would you consider getting in Korea?
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0 1Seasonal redness: Do the “Centella Asiatica (CICA)” products commonly used by Koreans actually work?
CICA refers to ingredients related to Centella Asiatica, which are very common in Korean skincare products and often appear in soothing and repairing products. On ingredient lists, you’ll see things like Centella Asiatic
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Have you tried CICA products?
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0 3Which product got you into Korean makeup?
Everyone’s first Korean makeup product is different: for some, it’s a cushion foundation; for others, it’s a sheet mask or a lip tint. Share your “gateway product” in the comments!
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What was your gateway product?
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0 1How do you get a tax refund on cosmetics bought in Korea? The difference between instant tax refunds and airport tax refunds
There are two main ways to get a tax refund when shopping in Korea: instant in-store tax refund (deducted directly at checkout) and airport tax refund (processed when you leave the country).
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How do you usually get a tax refund?
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0 3Acne-Prone + Sensitive Skin: Are Fewer Skincare Steps Better?
When people break out, many add more products: acne serums, acid toners, masks… The result is an even more sensitive skin barrier, and the acne becomes harder to clear. A more reliable approach is: gentle cleansing + one
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