Must Buy Items When Visiting Korea

Must Buy Items when Visiting Korea ❤

Korea has been climbing the ranks to become one of the most popular tourist destinations in Asia. And why not!? It’s the home of k-pop and k-drama, its culture is rich, cuisine delicious and novel and the people friendly. So today, we’re compiling a list of several MUST BUY beauty items when shopping in Korea – these are great as a souvenir or as gift for a loved one! ❤

Most of these items can be found in Myeondong, the shopping mecca of Seoul which boasts pretty much all the popular cosmetics brands in Korea! So be sure to get there, shop whilst chewing on traditional Korean snacks, 30cm tall ice creams and swirls of potato crisps and fruits.

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1. Mask Sheets

Korean mask sheets are tremendously popular all over the world! Many beauty advocates and celebrities use a mask a day (#amaskaday) or even two masks a day (teamdoublefisting) and credit it as their secret to youthful, smooth skin! So, it’s definitely worth a try, after all, it’s super easy, convenient and affordable. Which means, many people choose to bulk buy mask sheets!

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2. Cushion foundation

At the very least, all Korean cushion foundations provide hydrating properties and basic coverage. Beyond this, they offer UV protection, anti-wrinkle and brightening elements so it’s often seen as a “super cosmetic”! And it’s so popular that all K-pop idols use or have used them at some point to achieve their characteristic clear, dewy complexion!

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3. Hand Cream

Yes, you can buy hand creams at home! But, have you seen how adorable Korean hand creams are? They often come packaged into the cutest, most loveliest bottles and smell absolutely divine. They’re small and easy to pop into your bag and extremely affordable!

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4. Aloe Vera 92% Soothing Gel

This soothing, moisturizing gel can be used on your entire body without regards to the season. It comprises of natural ingredients so both children and adults can enjoy it and accordingly it comes in a large tub (300g) for family use! This product was such a massive hit that, at one point, it was difficult to find in stock!

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5. BB Creams

Even those who are not quite familiar with Korean cosmetics have heard of BB creams, a product revolutionized and made popular by Korean beauty brands! Now BB creams are a must have item for any modern woman on the go. It’s easy to use, great for uneven skin tones, sallow skin, offers great coverage, UV protection and much more!

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Read more: https://www.stylekorean.com/kbeautytalk/BeautyStory/75/

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