Published Date : Nov 29, 2021 / Edited Date : Jun 20, 2023
There seems to be no way to be rid of COVID-19. Social distancing seems to have taken a heavy toll on most industries. However, even with the current pandemic situation, the cosmetic industry is still booming. In the case of Korea, it has risen to 3rd rank in terms of sales due to the popularity of K-Beauty. This is even more sales than electronics or mobile phone industry and the numbers are expected to continue to rise should the pandemic come to an end. What is it that makes K-Beauty so attractive, even to those in the States and Europe? We will soon find out by visiting 4 flagship stores, the symbol of K-Beauty.
Help me find a color of my own! Etude foundation factory
When choosing cosmetics, one must first consider his or her skin tone. Depending on the skin tone, the same cosmetics may lead to different results, which is why this is a problem that everyone must think through. However, Etude has a just the perfect solution; the Etude foundation factory. In here you can identify what your skin tone is and find the most suitable cosmetics for yourself. The process includes a one-on-one consultation and afterward, you can have a custom made foundation or lipstick. In the case of lipsticks, Etude has 240 colors that normal shops do not have on their shelves! A dream come true for those shopping for cosmetics. If you are curious about your skin tone and what cosmetics are best suited, this is a perfect opportunity for you to have a professional consultation and find your own cosmetics!
A place where customers can enjoy cosmetics shopping and Vegan life simultaneously! DEAR DAHLIA Flagship store in Dosan
DEAR DAHLIA was created based on an inspiration from Dahlia flowers. It is a beauty brand that keeps to the Vegan way by not resorting to animal experiemts and using only Vegan-friendly ingredients. Unique and quite trendy, DEAR DAHLIA has opened a flagship store in Dosan. Another thing of note is that unlike other flagship stores, Dosan Flagshipstore has not only cosmetics but also desserts and beverages available for customers as well. I think this is another example of DEAR DAHLIA’s Vegan motto. If you enter the front of the flagship store, customers are first met with luxurious octagonal marble decorations and they feel compelled to take a picture as a memento. If you are interested in healthy cosmetics, and a healthy vegan life, you must take a visit.
Curation book stores in a Cosmetics store? Klairs Seoul
As soon as we enter the flagshipstore, we notice the unique interior design. eco-friendly texture of granite and wood, the use of bricks and plants placed intermittently, they are all meant to express Dear Klairs’ ecological priority. Dear Klairs is a brand that specializes in cosmetics for those with tender skin, and its flagship store interior is all about expressing their aesthetics. This includes infographics that explain how this brand came to be, a special tea room for collaboration with other brands, and even a book talk to provide an educational place for customers. Furthermore, Klairs also changes the interior contents routinely and prepares numerous events for customers as well. If you are interested in the aesthetics of the brand that brought about the popularity of K-Beauty, you should come by.
Address Klairs Seoul 44, Nonhyeon-ro 153-gil, Gangnam-gu Seoul
Hours 12:30-21:00 Everyday, closed on holidays and 1 day before& after holidays
Le blanc seing by Rene Magritte come to life? Shangpree flagshipstore in Dosan
Rene Magritte’s Le blanc seing is based on Surrealism and portrays a women riding a horse in the forest. How would it be like to have this painting be made into a building? You can find the answer in Shangoree flagshipstore in Dosan! The interior from B1 to the 5th floor was made so that it reminds everyone of a secret garden. You can experience the flagshipstore’s products and also try the spa that Shangpree is so famous for. If one questions whether cosmetics could become more than just a product and become art in itself, Shangpree flagshipstore will tell you the answer!
Address 27 Dosan-daero 51-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul Hours 12:00-20:00 every day
Tel 02-2135-6480
Transportation Metro Apgujeong Rodeo Station Suin Bundang line Exit 5 (374m)
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