A Seoul local’s honest guide to your first skin clinic visit: clinic vs skin care shop, real prices, monthly event deals and how not to overpay.
Author: Karen Kim
I'm Karen Kim, a licensed esthetician (Korean national skin care license) living in Seoul. Before Glosi Korea I worked in beauty marketing for years, including trade shows where I helped international customers choose Korean skincare. I test products myself at Olive Young, tell you what I'd buy and what I'd skip, and no brand pays me for reviews. I have combination skin, and pores are my biggest worry.
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