Korean cosmetics - what products to bring from Korea

South Korea is a country attractive to tourists, ready to offer different types of recreation. However, in order not to be the main direction of the trip, sightseeing, food tour or business visit, shopping, as a rule, is always present. You can talk endlessly about what to buy in Korea, but Korean cosmetics - this is what more than one woman does not leave the country without. What beauty products to bring from Korea? The editors of the site "bestx.htgetrid.com/en/" will help you understand the variety of choices.

Why buy cosmetics in Korea

Such a question may arise, perhaps, only for those who have never visited beauty boutiques in Korea. It is worth buying Korean cosmetics in the country of manufacture because the selection process is an aesthetic pleasure. In addition, there are more material reasons:

1. With any, even not too expensive purchase, a significant number of various probes will be invested in a branded bag. The more funds are spent, the more pleasant and useful gifts will be received. Sometimes it can even be a complete remedy.
2. The range of products on the territory of the country is significantly different from what is in Russian stores selling Korean beauty products. It is wider. So, for example, finding Korean perfumery in Russia is very difficult.
3. Not all brands that produce cosmetics in the Land of Morning Freshness are represented on our market.
4. For the price, cosmetics will cost less than buying the same product at home. There are, however, exceptions.

Where to buy cosmetics: how Korean stores differ

The hallmark of shopping in Korea is, so to speak, honesty. That is, there is no point in going to different stores looking for a certain cream or lotion at a price "cheaper than in that boutique." The cost will be identical. The same applies to promotions, if at the moment there is some kind of discount program, then it will be in all stores. What is the difference between retail outlets in Korea?

Assortment of presented brands

1. These can be mono-boutiques, that is, selling products of the same brand. It is easy to identify them by the name above the entrance. Seeing a sign, for example, "The Face Shop", you should not look inside for Innisfree cosmetics.
2. There are also shops selling cosmetics of various brands. For example, in the Aritaum network you can buy Laneige, Momonde, IOPE, etc.

By location

1. All monobrand salons are closely adjacent to the main shopping streets - Myeongdong, Gangnam, Insadong;
2. In large shopping and entertainment centers - Coex, Lotte, etc.
3. In hypermarkets, like E-Mart, there are special areas where they sell care and decorative products, the assortment of brands and the goods themselves are often a little more modest than on shopping streets and large centers. However, it is in hypermarkets that you can find some inexpensive mass-market goods that are perfect for modest gifts.
4. In the duty free zone. It is worth considering that the prices for Korean cosmetics in these stores are not lower than in ordinary ones, the only plus is the ability to pay in foreign currency. You can buy in duty-free shops:

• directly in the airport departure area;
• on the territory of the country in special shopping centers, while the goods will have to be received at the airport after passing through security;
• on board international flights, but the range is too limited in this case.

What cosmetics should be brought from South Korea

This selection will reflect both the types of goods and the products of certain brands. Remember that each product is individually tailored to your skin type, so what works for some will not work for others.

Hydro-gel eye patches

This beauty product is suitable and works for almost everyone. The only exception can be the intolerance of certain components. Such patches are provided by almost every brand. These can be patches in jars, designed for a month. There are packaging for one-time use. And there are those where patches are a bonus, for example, for the eyebrow area.

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BeautyDrugs Black & Goldy Spot Hydrogel Eyepatch

The plastic jar contains 60 patches for 30 uses.

The composition is a combination of hyaluronic acid, allantoin, aloe vera extract and a number of other ingredients. Working together, they moisturize skin and reduce expression lines.

After placement, the product must be left for 20 minutes.

Cost: from 12 dollars.

Petitfee Black Pearl & Gold Hydrogel Eye Patch

We can safely say that these are the most famous patches that have appeared in the arsenal of domestic beauties. The packaging is similar to the previous product, i.e. 30 pairs of patches worth using within one to one and a half months, otherwise they will just dry out.

These patches adhere quite well to the skin and are practically non-slip. The holding time is 30 minutes.

Average price in Korea is $ 10.

Petitfee Gold EGF Eye & Spot Patch

These patches are an example of how 30 pairs of under eye strips in a round jar are complemented by 30 round patches that can be used for smoothing eyebrow lines or other point use.

You should know that for additional "rounds" you had to pay with the form of the main patches, it, as the reviews say, is less convenient than the classic one. This product differs from the previous version also in the large amount of gel in the package. This, on the one hand, is a plus, since after opening the patches will be stored longer. On the other hand, such "wet" strips will noticeably slip from under the eyes for the first five minutes.

Cost: about $ 12

Tony Moly Mr. Smile Patch

This tool is designed for one-time use. There are only two strips in the package, original shape and black. These patches are versatile, they can be used not only for the area under the eyes, but also for the nasolabial folds.

The principle of action and duration is approximately the same as for other similar products. They should be kept on the skin for 20-30 minutes.

For the originality of the design, you can safely choose them as a gift.

Cost: $ 1.5.

Did you know that not only patches, but also face masks can be hydrogels.

Such goods are offered by various manufacturers, among the leaders:

• Missha Gold Collagen Hydrogel Face Mask - 24K Collagen Gel Mask;
• Anskin Natural Collagen Hydro Essence Gel Mask with Collagen;
• Manefit Bling Hydrogel Mask with Grapefruit Extract.

Cloth masks

Despite the fact that similar products are in domestic stores, and they do not differ in high prices, we highly recommend paying attention to such masks in Korea, because:

• They are significantly cheaper there;
• Their choice is many times greater than that presented here;
• Such masks are very often sold in promotions of the 1 + 1 type, i.e. paying for 10 packs, ten more go as a gift (maybe 5 + 5).

Each brand has a significant number of masks in the assortment, differing in composition and, as a result, in impact.

It can be:

• Anti-aging and tightening masks, they contain collagen;
• Nourishing and moisturizing - for example with olive extract;
• Whitening - with citrus extracts.

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The price depends on the brand and mainly fluctuates between 500-2000 KRW. Taking into account the ongoing actions, you can save a lot on masks by pampering yourself and your loved ones by presenting them with such masks as a gift.

When deciding which company is better to buy a mask, we recommend paying attention to budget ones - Nature Republic, Elizavecca, eminent ones - Missha, The Face Shop, Innisfree, more expensive IOPE, etc.

Facial care products

The selection of such Korean cosmetics products is very wide. Responsive sales consultants will help you choose your cream or lotion. However, almost every brand has its own hits, which are worth paying special attention to.

Cleansing Foam NEOGEN DERMALOGY Real Fresh Foam Green Tea

This brand produces cleansers with various fillers - cranberries, blueberries, cereals and green tea. They amaze with their packaging, the fact is that at the bottom of the bottle you can see the natural main ingredient, be it blueberries, cereals or tea leaves.

However, this is not what makes it a hit. Absolutely natural composition, the absence of alcohol, sulfates, parabens and other not very useful ingredients - this is the main reason for choosing this product.

Foam with green tea extract is positioned as suitable for any skin type. However, its noticeable drying effect makes it ideal for oily skin.

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Cost: a 160 ml bottle will cost $ 20.

Innisfree The Green Tea Seed Serum

Another hit based on green tea grown on the South Korean island of Jeju. The serum has an antioxidant effect, evens out tone and moisturizes the skin. Constant use allows you to keep the youth and elasticity of the dermis longer.

The product is economical in consumption and very light texture. It is completely hypoallergenic.

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Cost: $ 22

SULWHASOO First Care Activating Serum

Another serum in our roundup of the best beauty products from Korea. Unlike those described above, this brand belongs to the luxury segment.

First Care Activating Serum has been an emergency aid for girls all over the world for many years. It works with almost any imperfections, fights micro cracks, peeling, excessive dryness. Indispensable for rosacea and redness. It has a light texture with a herbal scent. The composition is a variety of natural herbal ingredients and hyaluronic acid.

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The cost of a bottle is within 100 dollars.

Missha Super Aqua Cell Renew Snail Cream with snail extract

The cream is one of the components of a series aimed at improving skin texture, preventing and minimizing signs of fading, eliminating the situation of dehydration, and fighting the first wrinkles.

The consistency of the product is liquid, with slight viscosity and barely perceptible stickiness.I must say that viscosity is an invariable property of skin care cosmetics with snail mucin in the composition. The smell is barely perceptible. The kit includes a spatula for greater hygiene.

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Cost: within 15 dollars.

Elizavecca Milky Piggy Clay Bubble Mask

The brand with a funny hare on the logo is confidently winning the hearts of Russian women. This mask is a viscous-airy consistency that is applied to the face as an additional stage of care, after the usual cleansing. What makes this mask unusual, among other analogues, is that after being applied to the face, the composition begins to actively bubble. This is not just an exciting process, it allows you to control the aging time. That is, as soon as the bubbles have stopped growing, the mask can be removed from the face.

The composition is distinguished by naturalness (coal powder, clay, pomegranate extract, green tea extract, collagen and other ingredients), hypoallergenic, weak aroma. A wide range of effects makes the mask suitable for different skin types, although it will be most effective for dry dermis and with the first signs of aging.

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The cost per jar is within 12 dollars.

Innisfree Olive Real Cleansing Oil Hydrophilic Oil

I must say that oil washing came to our country from Korea.

It should be noted that hydrophilic oil is a necessary product only when you need to rinse off BB and CC creams from your face. If toning is done with powder and light foundation, then you can do without it.

Hydrophilic oils are produced by almost every Korean brand, so among the most popular is Missha's product, which we have already talked about among other hits of Korean cosmetics here.

Innisfree "Hydrophilic" with olive extract contains natural plant components and is able to deeply cleanse pores from excess sebum, perfectly breaks down and removes makeup. The manufacturer recommends its use for all skin types, but it is better suited for those prone to dryness.

Owners of oily skin can apply the composition exclusively in the cold season, since in summer there is a risk of getting an excessive greasy effect.

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Cost: $ 12

Decorative cosmetics

Mascaras, lipsticks, varnishes and other "decorative", originally from Korea, are not very popular with Russians. The reasons for this lie in different types of skin, its shades. Difficulties arise in the selection, for example, of juicy colors of lipsticks.

However, the editors of our website recommend paying attention to some products of the following brands:

• Mascara from The Face Shop, the choice is wide enough. For those who prefer not to think about shedding the mascara, but are not ready to use special means for rinsing, we recommend paying attention to the product marked "Daily proof", and not being afraid to get caught in the rain or dive into the pool, the "Super Proof" agent is capable. It should be remembered that super-resistant mascara can only be washed off with a two-phase liquid.
• Lipsticks from Innisfree. The natural composition of the product provides care for the delicate skin of the lips, excellent hydration and nutrition - a pleasant bonus to the variety of shades.

Perfumery

If you are not chasing exclusively French perfumery and fate suddenly threw you on the sunny island of Jeju, then we recommend visiting Innesfree stores and paying attention to the perfume line.

There are five popular fragrances for women, each based on a specific natural extract. This can be, for example, eau de parfum based on the hallabon mandarin variety that grows here, or with notes of the most delicate peony.

There is also a male line.

The cost of a 30 ml bottle is about $ 28. There are pocket roller options for 10 dollars.

Travel tips: how to make the right choice

The described products are just a small part of what is worth buying in Korea. When making a purchase, it is important not to make a choice mistake:

1. You shouldn't chase after a beautiful bottle. Pandas, bears, fruits, and other packaging are unlikely to make the cream more effective than what comes in a simple plastic bottle. But the fact that the packaging will pull the lion's share of the cost is certainly.
2. It is important to test any foundation on the skin. Do not take such items as a gift. The fact is that the palette of BB, CC creams is very often too light for the skin of a European.
3. Hair cosmetics, no matter how popular it is in Korea, is ineffective for our hair, and sometimes it can even worsen its appearance altogether. The reason is the same difference in the racial characteristics of the hair.
4. It is not necessary to buy the entire line of products from one brand as part of multi-step Korean care. You can form your own line, or skip one of the steps, as an example, all the same hydrophilic oil, which you can not buy for owners of oily skin.
5. Korean cosmetics often bleach, but you shouldn't be afraid of it. After all, this does not mean that the skin tone will lighten a couple of shades, but rather a light radiant shade will appear. Although it is still recommended to use whitening samples before purchasing them.

In custody

The Korean cosmetics industry turns a trip to the beauty boutiques of the Country of Morning Freshness into an exciting journey, accompanied by wonderful aromas, different textures, bright and delicate shades. All of this deserves to bring cosmetics from Korea, be it skin care, perfume, or makeup. However, succumbing to the Korean beauty madness, it is worth remembering that any cosmetics should be selected taking into account the condition and needs of your skin.