2026.07.02 · Views 2,327
Hi everyone! Gita here from Jakarta, and I'm heading to Seoul for two weeks next month, and honestly, I'm SO excited. I've been binge-watching all this Korean beauty content, and I really want to experience the whole skincare culture there firsthand, you know?
I'm planning to visit some of the famous beauty districts and maybe get a facial or treatment while I'm there, but I have no idea where to start or what's actually worth doing versus just tourist traps 😅 Does anyone have recommendations for areas I should explore? And have you guys tried any skincare treatments there that actually made a difference? I'm especially curious about facial treatments or maybe some kind of skin analysis – I want to see how they do things differently there.
Also, should I bring my own skincare or just buy stuff when I get there? I've heard the prices are really good, but I'm not sure if that's actually true or just what people say. Any tips for a skincare-obsessed first-timer would be so helpful! Tell me about your Seoul beauty experiences, please 🙏
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I'm also from the Gulf and visited Seoul two months ago, and honestly, the experience was amazing! I recommend buying products there because the prices are genuinely cheaper than here, and the big stores have staff who will help you choose what's best for your skin. Just take your time exploring and don't rush on the first day 😊
Guitar-san, I'm thinking the exact same thing! I'm planning a trip to Seoul next month and really want to try out some skincare experiences. I've been watching Korean beauty culture on YouTube and I'm so curious about what it's actually like, so I'd love it if you could share your experience later, Guitar-san 😊 It would be great if we could explore together, like shopping locally and the atmosphere of the facilities.