Practical guides to K-beauty shopping in Korea, written from in-store visits.
What SPF 50+ and PA++++ mean on a Korean sunscreen, the Korean words for water-resistant and mineral formulas, and how to check it's a certified sunscreen.
Olive Young, updated Nov 9, 2026
Spend ₩15,000 or more, show your physical passport, and the tax comes off at the till. The limits, what's excluded, and when you need the airport instead.
Olive Young, updated Nov 9, 2026
We walked the beauty floor of Daiso's Sinsa Garosu-gil store in Seoul: where each section is, what shelf prices looked like, and how to pay at self-checkout.
Daiso Beauty, updated Nov 9, 2026
Before a big Olive Young haul, check your home country's duty-free allowance: US $800, UK £390, Australia AUD900, Canada CAN$200 or CAN$800.
Shopping Tips, updated Nov 9, 2026
What goes in your carry-on, what goes in your checked bag, and how to get glass serums home in one piece — based on Incheon Airport's own rules.
Shopping Tips, updated Nov 9, 2026
