Korean Makeup Shopping Guide for US Buyers
· ppasong
Where to buy Korean makeup at domestic prices, and which shade systems to watch out for.
Where Korean buyers shop
Olive Young for multi-brand, plus direct brand stores for 3CE, rom&nd, Clio and Peripera. Brand sites usually carry the newest collections first.
Shade numbering
Korean foundation shades often run lighter and pinker than equivalent US numbers. Check swatch photos rather than trusting shade codes.
Collections sell out permanently
Limited collections are produced once. If a shade is in stock and you want it, buy it that week.
Makeup is light
A full makeup haul often weighs under 1 kg, which makes it an ideal category to combine with something heavier.
Send us the link. We'll buy it and ship it.
No Korean card, no phone verification, no Korean address. Pay once in USD.
Frequently asked
Cosmetics are generally final sale in Korea once opened. Inspection catches damage and wrong items.
Many brand sites include samples with orders automatically.
Yes, and they are checked before shipping.