1. Nature Republic
Created in March 2009, Nature Republic is a cosmetics brand that utilizes natural ingredients for their products. The brand’s philosophy is “A Sense of the Beginning.” Rain became the first idol to endorse the brand, and more recently groups such as Girls’ Generation and EXO have joined in to promote Nature Republic!
2. Face Shop
The Face Shop is a South Korean skin-case and cosmetics manufacturer, retailer and a franchise business. It is a subsidiary of LG Corperation, and it’s products include body, bath, skin care and make-up aimed at both women and men. You’re sure to find a Face Shop anywhere you go in Seoul!
3. Innisfree
Innisfree is known for being South Korea’s first all-natural, organic, brand. Their popular products include the Super Volcanic Pore Clay Mask, Olive Real Cleansing Foam, and the Wine Peeling Jelly Softener. Girls`Generation Yoona and actor Lee Minho are some recent endorsers for innisfree.
4. Etude House
Etude House is a Korean cosmetics brand owned by Amore Pacific. They specialize in daily make-up products such as BB cream, but they also have a wide variety of skin care products as well. SHINee and f(x)’s Krystal and Sulli recently became models for Etude House.
5. Skin Food
The Owner of Skin Food has been involved in the skin-care business since 1957. The concept of the company is to create products with nutritional values of food. They use all-natural food ingredients, including fruits and vegetables. Some of their popular products include Aloe Sun BB Cream, Peach Sake skincare line, Rice Mask Wash-Off, Coffee Body Scrub and Carrot Collagen Eye Sheet. Their packaging is inspired by plastic containers for condiments and foods, which also includes labels and instructions in English.
Which brand’s products would you like to try out?
BONUS: Taecyeon tells you how to take care of your skin ㅋㅋㅋㅋ
