Reading Korean Cosmetics Date Codes and Expiration Labels
Korean packaging shows manufacture dates, expiry dates and PAO symbols differently from US products. Here is how to read them.
Read guide →KOREAN SHOPPING GUIDES
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Practical guides for Korean stores, K-beauty, K-pop and international shipping.
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Korean Refills and Jumbo Sizes: Cutting Cost Per Milliliter
Korea sells refill pouches and oversized versions that never reach US shelves. Here is when they are worth the shipping weight.
Read guide →How to Get Korean Beauty Launches Before They Reach the US
New Korean products typically reach US retail a year or more after domestic launch. Here is how to shorten that gap.
Read guide →Buying Korean Sheet Masks in Bulk: Types, Prices and Packing
Sheet masks are the cheapest thing to import from Korea by value. Here is how to buy them intelligently.
Read guide →Korean Cleansing Oils and Balms: Choosing and Shipping Them
The first half of the double cleanse is the step Korea does best. Here is what to buy and what leaks.
Read guide →Korean Lip Tints: Formulas, Finishes and How Shades Translate
Tints are Korea's signature lip product. Here is how to choose one from a screen rather than a store counter.
Read guide →Korean Eye Makeup: Palettes, Liners and Lash Products Worth Importing
What Korean eye makeup does differently, and which items are worth space in a box.
Read guide →Korean Exfoliants: AHA, BHA, PHA and LHA Explained for Buyers
How Korean chemical exfoliants are formulated and labeled, and what percentages to look for.
Read guide →Korean Anti-Aging Skincare: Collagen, Peptides and What the Claims Mean
How to read Korean anti-aging marketing and which product types are worth importing.
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