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Seoul<\/a> is arguably the most exciting city for beauty junkies. From the minute you set foot at the Incheon, only to be greeted by striking cosmetic billboards across the airport, to the fact that the city has a town entirely dedicated to beauty, there is truly no beauty haven quite like Seoul.<\/p>

That beauty has become so emblematic of South Korea is unsurprising. After all, Korean beauty<\/a> is in the vanguard of beauty trends. Most of the most definitive beauty fads in recent years, like the cushion compacts and BB creams, all hail from Korea. Which is why getting your hands on K-beauty goodies when you're in Seoul is an absolute must.<\/p>

It can be overwhelming navigating the streets of Seoul for the best beauty products, so we've outlined the best areas for you to visit!\u00a0For the mecca of all things K-beauty, Myeong-dong<\/strong> is definitely a must-visit; and for irresistible beauty steals from your favourite brands like innisfree<\/em><\/a>, the Ewha Women's University Fashion Street<\/strong> is a surprising rare gem.<\/p>

P.S. Quick tip: Bring your passport<\/a> along with you while shopping! Most stores will deduct the taxes on the spot, so you won't have to bother with tax returns at the airport.<\/p>

Sarah Khan<\/em><\/p>

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