Cosmetics shopping basics (visitors)

Where people shop

• Chain beauty retailers (e.g. Olive Young) — wide stock, frequent promotions.
• Brand flagships in Myeongdong, Gangnam, Hongdae, etc.
• Duty-free (airport or downtown) — compare prices including tax-refund math.

Exact store hours and stock rotate — check Naver Map / brand apps the day you go.

Smart habits

1. 1
   Know your skin sensitivities; patch-test mindset still applies when trying new actives.
2. 2
   Photograph ingredient lists if you need to compare later.
3. 3
   Watch promotion stacks (membership, coupons, gift-with-purchase) so you don’t overbuy “free” gifts you won’t use.
4. 4
   Keep receipts for tax refund / returns per store policy.