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Hello everyone! I'm Hien, and I'm heading to Korea for the first time for some skin treatments. I'm packing my bags and feeling a bit lost about what I need to bring for post-treatment skincare. I've heard about cooling masks, specialized silicone sheets for scars, and soothing gels, but I'm unsure which are truly essential or what can be purchased in Korea.
I'd love to hear from anyone who's been through something similar! Did you bring your own skincare products from home, or can you find everything you need at local stores there? I'm also not sure what to prioritize if I can't bring everything. Any advice you can offer would be incredibly helpful!
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Hey Hien! That's exciting that you're going for this — quick question, are you planning to get something done while you're there or just stocking up on products for after? I'm wondering if the clinic usually recommends specific product types, or if it's more of a general "keep it simple and gentle" situation?
Hi Hien! I'm also considering getting treatments in Korea, so that's a great question 😊 I've heard that many people actually buy things there after they arrive, because Korea has such a huge selection of skincare products. You don't necessarily have to bring everything from Taiwan; otherwise, your luggage might explode, haha!
Hi Hien! I've also felt confused like this before going to Korea, hehe. Honestly, I prefer buying some basic products there directly because the selection and prices are better, but the first time I went, I brought a few items from home that I was already familiar with just to feel more at ease 😅 Maybe it's better if you focus on bringing items that are hard to find in Indonesia, and then you can find the rest at drugstores or beauty shops in Korea? Hope this helps!
I've been in this situation too! I think the most important thing is to bring a familiar, gentle mask from home because everyone's skin is different. As for other things, you can buy them there because cosmetic stores in Korea are abundant and reasonably priced 😊
Hello! I understand this situation perfectly — the idea that you shouldn't bring anything when you go to Korea for the first time. However, in my experience, you can find excellent products in Korea, so I recommend not bringing everything and instead asking a master for advice! 💙
I went to Korea last time for treatments too. Actually, a lot of basic soothing masks and hydrating products are super cheap there. I recommend just buying them after you arrive, no need to bring everything from China! The main things to pack are sunscreen and gentle cleansers. For everything else, buying fresh products recommended by local pharmacies will actually yield better results 😊
I've been to Korea before, and I actually chose to buy creams and cooling masks there because they're everywhere and affordable! But the important thing I recommend is to bring lotion that works well for your skin from home, because your skin might be a bit sensitive after treatments 😊
I went to Korea before and was determined to be thorough, so I packed moisturizers and masks from home. But I found that Korea has so many options, and they're also affordable, so I ended up buying more there instead of packing my bag full. If you're worried, you could buy the basics at home first and then look for other products based on your needs and recommendations from there. 😊