Korean Job Discussion Forums

Suwon23 · Joined: 24 Jan 2008

1) If a topic like this already exists, sorry. I didn't see one.
2) This is for other people to ask about their favorite hidden toiletries as well.

So... I'm looking primarily for some kind of facial scrub (not face wash- it doesn't exfoliate) with salicylic acid. I already tried Emart. No good. Some lip balm would also be good. I saw some at Emart, but it was mega expensive. The selection of body wash and shampoo was also abysmal. Any suggestions on another store to go to for western toiletries?

jessiaka · Joined: 07 Jan 2006

I buy mine from The Body Shop and LUSH.

Smile

Giant_midget · Joined: 11 Feb 2008

Im not sure if deodorant is a toiletry but regardless I can't find it.

Is there a chain store that stocks it or is it more of a daytrip to a Costco type deal?

normalcyispasse · Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2008 6:19 am Post subject:

sistersarah · Joined: 03 Jan 2004 Location: hiding out

Have you tried the Korean chains like Skin Food and Faceshop?

Personally, I like Skin Food's black sugar facial scrub. It's very natural.

Lib balm... I use The Faceshop's shea butter lip balm.

Believe it or not, the Nivea roll-on deoderant you get at Watson's or Olive Young is pretty good.

If you haven't tried the Korean beauty chains, give them a shot. It's inexpensive to try products there....

Innisfree has a great tea tree oil essence gel...

Atavistic · Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2008 7:15 am Post subject:

smurfetta · Joined: 03 Oct 2007

sistersarah · Joined: 03 Jan 2004 Location: hiding out

Atavistic · Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2008 7:42 am Post subject:

rD.NaTas · Joined: 06 Nov 2007 Location: changwon

Roving_gypsy_gurl · Joined: 29 Nov 2007

[quote="Giant_midget"]Im not sure if deodorant is a toiletry but regardless I can't find it.quote]

There's a shop in Sinchon, right near the bars, that sells various kinds of deodorant. I bought three sticks last time I was there so I'm set. Laughing

They even have sensitive skin brands and "specialty" deodorants.

normalcyispasse · Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2008 6:23 pm Post subject:

OiGirl · Joined: 23 Jan 2003 Location: Hoke-y-gun

What kind of lip balm are you looking for? I won't use anything but Aveeno and have seen it in several small neighborhood supers lately.

Lekker · Joined: 09 Feb 2008 Location: Seoul

The Nivea Roll On Deoderant is made in Germany and Thailand. I like the smell of it, really light and powdery, like a baby's ass.

If you are looking for more conventional deoderant, like what you find in the States, you won't find it at Costco.

Look around Myongdong and Sindang Markets. I have seen deoderant, mostly Old Spice and Speed Stick sold in the sections which sell Western products. Most of the stuff is from the Military base, so it has a bit of a mark up on it. Still, 5,000 won for a stick of Deoderant isn't bad. I'll shell out for that if I have to. You can find the same stuff in Itaewon but they will bend you over and ram it in, at 7000 won for a stick. No good. Thank god my mom sends me deoderant. Yeah, I'm pampered, so what.