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Not 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 0Dongmyo Flea Market
Dongmyo Flea Market began in the late 1980s. Although it has shrunk considerably compared with its former reputation, it still gathers all kinds of rare items. It covers everything from clothing, shoes, and wallets to wa
0 0Seongsu Kuoca | A Fresh Handmade Skincare Experience
Kuoca draws its name from the Italian word for chef, cuoca, and reflects the idea of conveying refined flavors with a chef’s sincerity, much like fine dining, to delight all five senses. Instead of mass-produced goods, t
0 0Insadong-gil
Insadong remains one of Seoul’s signature streets. It is the street most visited by foreign tourists, and a neighborhood where tradition runs so deep that even Starbucks once changed its sign to Hangul. Antique shops hav
0 0Olive Young Myeong-dong Flagship
This Olive Young store is clearly different from the usual branch in terms of size. It features 14 concept zones where visitors can try things out and enjoy the experience. Representative zones include the perfume bar, b
0 0Points to watch when labeling “Vegan” and “Not tested on animals”
Vegan labels tend to get a positive response from consumers, so using them without evidence can easily cause problems.
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Is vegan certification worth getting?
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0 1Ask Anything — Skincare, Ingredients & Routine Questions
Please leave short questions here in the comments if they don’t quite warrant a separate post. Turn on "Get answers from Gloshell too" to get an immediate reply.
0 3Strawberry Nose: Should You Stop Using Pore Strips?
Those little black dots on the nose, often called a “strawberry nose.” It feels satisfying to remove them all at once with a pore strip, but many people say they come right back after a while…
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What do you do to care for strawberry nose?
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0 1My cushion foundation gets darker by the afternoon (darkening) — what could be causing it?
When a cushion foundation looks just right in the morning but a shade darker and duller after lunch, it’s commonly called “darkening.” It often happens when it mixes with sebum.
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Have you experienced darkening?
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0 3Got 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 3Oily on the surface, tight underneath… What should I change about “dehydrated skin”?
By afternoon, your T-zone is shiny, but after washing your face, your cheeks feel tight. This is a condition often called “dehydrated skin.” There’s often plenty of oil, but the skin doesn’t retain moisture well.
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The first thing you changed when your skin felt dehydrated
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0 3Scalp care is huge in Korea. Here’s the routine behind it
Korean drugstores have whole aisles for scalp scalers, scalp serums and "head spa" tools. The logic: healthy-looking hair starts with a calm, clean scalp.
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Do you wash hair at night or in the morning?
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0 3Daiso 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 1Breakouts on my chin every time before my period—should I change my routine that week?
It’s really common to hear about recurring breakouts on the chin and around the mouth during the week of hormonal changes. If they show up around the same time every month, many people try slightly changing their routine
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What do you do that week?
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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
0 3Placing your first K-beauty order? Tell us your skin and we will help narrow it down
The first order is the hardest: everything looks good and the carts get huge. A useful rule is to replace one step you already use rather than adding five new ones. Reply with your skin type and your one goal, and you wi
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What is your first-order goal?
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0 3Tiny bumps on the forehead: What should I do instead of squeezing them?
Tiny bumps on the forehead and chin (closed comedones) aren’t inflamed, so they may be less noticeable, but they keep bothering you when you touch them. Squeezing them can easily cause redness or leave marks, which is wh
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This worked best for my tiny bumps
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0 3Sinsa-dong Garosu-gil
Garosu-gil has been one of the hottest neighborhoods in Seoul in recent years. Ten or twenty years ago, it was once packed with galleries, and at another time it was full of designer shops. There was also a period when f
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 0Gwangjang Market
As one of the liveliest traditional markets in Seoul, it is also easy for travelers to visit because it is located in the center of the city. This traditional market, which formed in the early 20th century and has a long
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