What to Buy When Traveling to South Korea for Shopping? Share a List of 10 Must-Buy Items at Korean Duty-Free Shops

Many friends don't know what to buy when shopping in South Korea. Today, based on years of shopping experience in Korea, I have compiled a list of 10 must-buy items in Korea. Including health nutritional supplements, fashionable trendy items, skincare and cosmetics, and other rich categories. You can save them as needed and easily complete your Korean must-buy list!

1. EXTREME Extreme

EXTREME Extreme from Korea is a nutritional supplement popular in the Korean fitness circle. It not only provides energy and restores vitality for fitness enthusiasts but also offers nutritional support for tired people, helping to relieve fatigue. Its代言人 is Kim Jong Kook, the fitness fanatic known as the "Capability Man," whose self-discipline and inspirational spirit have earned him much trust and recognition.

Black Maca 1800 and Triple Arginine 6200 are star products.

The core ingredient of Black Maca 1800 is high-quality black maca from Peru, a natural herb rich in nutrients that helps reduce fatigue, replenish energy, and activate muscle strength for fitness enthusiasts. It also contains auxiliary ingredients such as black garlic, nightshade, black ginseng, chive seed extract, and zinc. These ingredients help provide nutrition, recover from fatigue, and boost vitality. Suitable for people with fitness habits or those prone to fatigue from long hours of overtime or housework. Taking it before exercise can enhance performance, make muscles stronger, and reduce fatigue.

The core ingredient of Triple Arginine is arginine with a content of up to 6200 mg, an important amino acid that replenishes energy, restores vitality, and offers multiple benefits for fitness enthusiasts. It also contains nutrients like taurine, zinc, malt extract, and vitamin C. The main and auxiliary ingredients work together to boost vitality, improve fatigue, and help replenish and restore energy. Suitable for those who need to supplement protein during exercise, want to revitalize their energy, or need to manage physical strength due to lack of time for exercise.

You can find them at Hyundai Department Store Duty-Free, Shinsegae Duty-Free, Shilla Duty-Free, and HDC Duty-Free. There are also discounts and gifts! At Hyundai Department Store Duty-Free, spending $50 on EXTREME Extreme gets you one pack of its vitamins and minerals. At Shilla Duty-Free, buy one box of Triple Arginine 6200 and receive one water bottle as a gift.

2. HERA Sun Mate Outdoor Sunscreen

In the scorching summer with intense ultraviolet rays, sunscreen is naturally one of the 10 must-buy items in Korea. HERA's sunscreen has always been my favorite. It has a sun protection factor of SPF 50+/PA++++, providing high-level protection with continuous defense for the skin. It uses anti-sweat film technology to form a waterproof film that adheres to the skin, so you don't have to worry even when sweating, always giving your skin peace of mind. It has a water-like texture, lightweight and non-greasy, suitable for both face and body. Reminder: This sunscreen needs to be removed with makeup remover.

3. Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Cream

Using patented ginseng extract, it refines high-concentration ginsenoside CK. Its main effects are "deep repair, contour shaping, and skin renewal." It intensively repairs the skin, improves aging issues, reduces fine lines, and firms the skin. The cream has an ice cream-like texture, spreads well on the skin, absorbs quickly, and is non-greasy and very refreshing, especially suitable for summer use.

4. The History of Whoo Self-Generating Beauty Ampoule

This ampoule contains NAD Power24™ ingredient, which has excellent effects on improving the skin barrier. It protects the skin during the day, giving it radiance, moisture, and strengthening the barrier; at night, it repairs the skin, enhances elasticity, moisturizes while repairing damaged barriers, and replenishes vitality and energy. It effectively alleviates skin issues like wrinkles and roughness caused by external environments. It has a smooth gel texture that is non-sticky, absorbs quickly, and feels great on the skin.

5. BRINGGREEN Vita Bright Eye Patch

Carefully treats eye area issues from dullness to fine lines. Contains adenosine for improving fine lines and comprehensive vitamin ingredient Toning Vita™. The gel patches adhere to the eye area without easily falling off, helping to improve dryness and gently care for the delicate skin around the eyes.

6. 3CE 12-Color Eyeshadow Palette

They say the eyes are the windows to the soul, and eye makeup is crucial in the overall look. 3CE's 12-color eyeshadow palette fulfills all the fantasies of fairy goddesses about eye makeup. Even beginners can create a three-dimensional eye look.

#CHERRY: Grapefruit iced tea tones, vibrant grapefruit color, low saturation and clear, perfect for both beauty and practicality.

#PURELY: Low saturation bright tone combination, jelly cherry blossom pink paired with gentle brown coffee, sweet and soft.

#CREATIVE FILTER: Mainly pink and ink tones, distinct personality, blending sweet and spicy Barbie colors, can be sweet or sexy.

#RAW NEUTRALS: Creates a sparkling cool-toned smoky eye, also features gentle milk coffee tones, suitable for reducing puffiness.

#MOTION FRAME: Low saturation cream tones, perfect for daily light makeup and commuting looks.

7. Abib Heartleaf Spot Pad

Contains heartleaf extract to help cleanse the skin, gently exfoliate, promote skin repair, stabilize and reduce redness, and relieve skin redness and other discomforts, leaving the skin hydrated and smooth. Dual-purpose pad: when needing hydration and repair, use the smooth side to apply on the skin; when needing to cleanse the skin, use the textured side to gently wipe for a cleaner complexion.

8. Amuse Jelly Cushion

Amuse jelly cushion, same as the one used by Jang Won-young, contains 70% low-irritation pure gel essence, offering both elasticity and lifting effects, making the skin glow from within and creating a water-glow complexion. It naturally fits the skin texture in all directions, spreads smoothly, and creates a natural and translucent base makeup that reveals bright and healthy skin. Suitable for sensitive skin as well.

9. MLB Baseball Cap

MLB baseball caps are needed all year round. With various hat shapes, colors, and designs, whether you have a big head or a small head, a round face or a square face, you can find a suitable cap at MLB. MLB baseball caps come in soft-top and hard-top versions. Hard-top material is thicker, with support material at the front, making it stiff and stylish. Soft-top material is thinner, with no support material at the front, fitting the head more closely. Caps at MLB stores in Korea can be tried on, so you can try them on-site to find the one that suits you best.

10. Gentle Monster Sunglasses

Sunglasses are essential in summer. Gentle Monster is the dream eyewear of fashion enthusiasts! The smooth line design reflects a unique aesthetic philosophy. The lens grinding combined with a cool style can both modify the face shape and add style.

The above items are the 10 must-buy things in Korea for 2024! Have you found your favorite items? Quickly add them to your shopping list!