What to See, Eat and Do in Korea (and Beyond)
After almost reaching the point of no return (due to Covid), Myeongdong has risen from the ashes and has once again become a tourist hotspot. So we’ve complied a list of places we personally visit and feel would be worth your time and hard earned cash.
Clio’s Harry Potter collaboration may be the best Harry Potter makeup collab out there. No doubt, some gorgeous collections have been released like the ones by Sheglam and ColourPop. But personally, I just love how chic and understated the designs of this collection are.
Clio is one of Korea’s most popular beauty brands and they just launched a Harry Potter collaboration that’s nothing short of magical. So it’s fitting there is be an equally magical pop-up to celebrate the release. I’m not going to lie, I have been anticipating this ever since they started hinting at it on their Instagram back in February.
COSRX is a hypoallergenic skin care brand for sensitive skin. It was and continues to be exactly that. There are obviously A LOT more skincare options now, but there has never been a point (since 2015) where a COSRX product hasn’t been a part of my daily skincare routine.
Greedy Scent is, without a doubt, pretty to look at. The perfume-making stations have samples of each scent in small glass beakers with ground glass toppers giving everything a vaguely ‘potions master’ vibe.
Whether you’ve just moved to Korea or are just stopping by for a visit, you will inevitably come across the ever-popular store, “Daiso.” I’d consider Daiso to be a “dollar store” equivalent, but with way more variety and much better quality (speaking as someone born and raised in the US).
Korean fragrances are always at the top of my recommend list of things to buy when in Korea. The designs and scents are beautiful and unique, you’d be hard pressed not to find something you like. Plus they also make great gifts for family and friends!
I highly recommend checking out the Fwee flagship store in Seongsu. They have dozens of shades to choose from and plenty of little makeup stations to swatch colors to your hearts content. There are even little helpful color charts to help pick colors according to your skin tone.
Matthew Chang Perfumes specializes in floral inspired fragrances that really give off this romantic fairytale vibe. I’m not usually into flowery scents, but this line is so light, lovely and perfect for the spring that I couldn’t resist! So, while they’ve totally won me over with their perfumes they just dropped their new line of hand wash and body lotion and I wanted to check it out.
If you’re looking for something special to bring back from your Korea trip, then a visit to Tamburins should definitely be on your itinerary. Tamburins is a Korean fragrance cosmetic brand that I can only describe as what happens when cosmetics meet fashion and experimental art.
Coming to Korea for a glow-up is increasingly popular. It all makes sense since Seoul is home to some of the best plastic surgery and skincare clinics at affordable prices. But, if your schedule or wallet is a bit tight or you’d prefer something less invasive, there are plenty of other ways to glam up on your next Korea trip. Here’s my go-to glam squad.
I’ve said it before, but I’ll say it a hundreds times more. The real secret to healthy and youthful looking skin is hydration, hydration, HYDRATION! Aside from trying to drink more water, I’ve really been zoning in on using skincare products that focus on hydration.
