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Dongdaemun Must-buy Cosmetics

Korean Cosmetics | Dongdaemun Beauty Shops Review

Jeongyeong Yeo
7 years ago
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Hello everyone! We are Creatrip, and we deliver you the latest Korean travel news.


Dongdaemun! It is one of the most popular attractions for foreigners visiting Korea.

When you come to Korea you must be interested in looking for Korean cosmetics, but you might not have the idea where to look for and what to buy.


I tried to solve this problem for you guys!

We wrote this blog to give you idea on "South Korea must buy Dongdaemun beauty special".



【Dongdaemun】Must-buy Cosmetics

Map of Cosmetic Stores

Daongdaemun Beauty Shops & Must-buy Cosmetics


If you are worried that internet might go out while you are traveling, we recommend that you download the above map right now.

In addition to MISSHA the map has full of beauty shops you need to visit. It will come in handy!


【Dongdaemun】Must-buy Cosmetics

1. Etude House

Daongdaemun Beauty Shops & Must-buy Cosmetics


Etude uses pink princess style as their identity.

Whether you are a grown up or a young girl you will love the pink colors from Etude.

You can purchase items for cosmetics you wear outside, or home products for skin care!


Daongdaemun Beauty Shops & Must-buy Cosmetics


Etude House's best-selling items are eye shadow tray with wine colors, colorful popsicle tints, soothing relief toner, and more!

These items are very practical, and comes in lovely packaging.

These are the first items listed in the must-buy cosmetics list!


Address : 서울특별시 중구 장충단로13길 7



【Dongdaemun】Must-buy Cosmetics

2. SKINFOOD

Daongdaemun Beauty Shops & Must-buy Cosmetics


Skin Food is a make-up brand with high reputation!

I heard that Skin Food products are popular among Thai royal family!

The reason for their popularity is because Skin Food focuses on making quality cosmetics with healthy ingredients.

Let's go get some healthy cosmetics made from healthy ingredients用食材做化妝品是不是很特別呢!


Daongdaemun Beauty Shops & Must-buy Cosmetics


Skin Food has 1. Fruit Voluming Serum 2. Propolis Enrich Toner 3. Zero-seubum poweder, and more.

Skin Food products are popular among locals who care about ingredients. Skin Food products cause less trouble for your skin^^



Address : 서울특별시 중구 장충단로13길 13



【Dongdaemun】Must-buy Cosmetics

3. THE FACE SHOP

Daongdaemun Beauty Shops & Must-buy Cosmetics


In recent years, many new cosmetics brands have appeared, but THE FACE SHOP stands atop among Korean cosmetic shops.

THE FACE SHOP provides best quality natural beauty items, and for this reason popularity among locals are still high.

Daongdaemun Beauty Shops & Must-buy Cosmetics


What are the popular items of THE FACE SHOP?

1. Beauty masks 2. Rice Water Bright Cleansing Foam are the reason why THE FACE SHOP is popular among locals.


Daongdaemun Beauty Shops & Must-buy Cosmetics

@ THE FACE SHOP Official Website



Address : 서울특별시 중구 을지로43길 38



【Dongdaemun】Must-buy Cosmetics

4. It'S SKIN (Dongdaemun Migliore)

Daongdaemun Beauty Shops & Must-buy Cosmetics


Some of you might feel that this brand is a bit old fashioned.

However, it is still popular among locals!

It'S SKIN is located inside Dongdaemun, Migliore.


Daongdaemun Beauty Shops & Must-buy Cosmetics


If you ask any local girl on Korean street, the most popular products from It's SKIN are 1. Prestige Eye Gold Patch, 2. Prestige Creme D'escargot.

These two items are the most representative items of It'S SKIN and you won't be disappointed!


Address : 서울특별시 중구 장충단로 263 1층 216호



【Dongdaemun】Must-buy Cosmetics

5. innisfree

Daongdaemun Beauty Shops & Must-buy Cosmetics


innisfree is one of my favorite Korean brands!

innisfree's 1. Green tea cleansing oil water, 2. Blueberry Rebalancing Cleanser, 3. No-sebum Mineral Powder are the popular items from innisfree.

You can enjoy various items in addition to listed items.


Daongdaemun Beauty Shops & Must-buy Cosmetics

@ innisfree Official Website



Address : 서울특별시 중구 장충단로13길 11



【Dongdaemun】Must-buy Cosmetics

6. ARITAUM

Daongdaemun Beauty Shops & Must-buy Cosmetics


ARITAUM is a department store for Korean beauty brands!

ARITAUM has IOPE, LANEIGE, Mamonde, HERA, and so on.

It is a place where you can purchase variety of popular brand products!


Daongdaemun Beauty Shops & Must-buy CosmeticsDaongdaemun Beauty Shops & Must-buy Cosmetics

@ Amore Pacific Official Website


IOPE's Sun Protector EX、

Mamonde's Rose water and Narcissus emulsion, and so on.

You can choose from many popular items!



Address : 서울특별시 중구 장충단로 13길 13





【Dongdaemun】Must-buy Cosmetics

7. Nature Republic

Daongdaemun Beauty Shops & Must-buy Cosmetics


Nature Republic's products are made with healthy natural plants!

Nature Republic's best product is, Shine Blossom Blusher.

It is popular among locals, because of the quality and promotion events!


Daongdaemun Beauty Shops & Must-buy Cosmetics

@ Nature Republic Official Website


Its color is a mixture of pink and coral, with a slight pearl in it.


If you put on the blossom blusher which gives a natural pink tone to your face, and it looks very beautiful.

I have it in my pouch, and is one of my favorite products!



Address : 서울특별시 중구 장충단로 259





【Dongdaemun】Must-buy Cosmetics

8. too cool for school

Daongdaemun Beauty Shops & Must-buy Cosmetics

@ visitkorea Website


too cool for school's three-color multi shading is very famous~

It gives natural color to your face and locals love this item!

Almost all female college students and office workers own this product!

I definitely recommend that you take this item home.

Daongdaemun Beauty Shops & Must-buy Cosmetics

@ too cool for school Official Website


In addition, "Artclass by Studio de Teint Liquid Air" is also famous!

If you visit "too cool for school" be sure to check out these items.


Address : 서울특별시 중구 장충단로 251




【Dongdaemun】Must-buy Cosmetics

9. MISSHA (LOTTE FITIN)

Daongdaemun Beauty Shops & Must-buy Cosmetics

@ Naver Store


MISSHA is a well known cosmetics brand in Korea!

MISSHA is located in LOTTE FITIN mall~


Daongdaemun Beauty Shops & Must-buy Cosmetics

@ MISSHA Official Website


MISSHA's popular goods are

1. Modern Italprism Eye shadow, 2. MISSHA Art tool honey powder brush #201, 3. All-around safe block toning sun tension.



Address : 서울특별시 중구 을지로 264 롯데피트인 6층




【Dongdaemun】Must-buy Cosmetics

10. VDL

Daongdaemun Beauty Shops & Must-buy Cosmetics

@ VDL Official Website


You might not be familiar with the Korean cosmetics brand VDL.

However many locas love this shop because they provide high quality products.


Daongdaemun Beauty Shops & Must-buy Cosmetics

@ VDL Official Website


Most popular products are 1. Perfecting Last Foundation, 2. Master Skin Concealer, 3. FESTIVAL LIPSTICK #607(JARED).

If it is your first time visiting VDL, go to Dongdaemun and find your favorite cosmetics!


Address : 서울특별시 중구 장충단로 251



【Dongdaemun】Must-buy Cosmetics

11. TONYMOLY

Daongdaemun Beauty Shops & Must-buy Cosmetics


TONYMOLY is also another popular brand in Korea!


Me and my friends think that TONYMOLY has the best lip glosses.

Most of the lip glosses from TONYMOLY gets good feedbacks!ㅎㅅㅎ


Daongdaemun Beauty Shops & Must-buy Cosmetics

@ TONYMOLY Official Website


1. KISS LOVER STYLE M, 2. Perfecting Lips Shocking Lip, 3. Crystal Blusher, 4. Liptone Get It Tint Velvet are the popular items from TONYMOLY.


Get a perfect lip gloss for you from TONYMOLY Dongdaemun branch!


Address : 서울특별시 중구 장충단로 257




Today, we have introduced cosmetic shops located near Dongdaemun. Next time you visit Dongdaemun, don't stop at just shopping clothes.

Check out the blog to pick up the most popular cosmetic items among locals!