Korean Beauty & Skincare Words & Phrases

K-beauty has taken the world by storm, and knowing the vocabulary is essential for navigating Korean skincare shops and understanding product labels. From essences to sheet masks, these terms will help you discuss routines, ingredients, and techniques like a native. Perfect for beauty enthusiasts and anyone shopping in Korea.

100 words

스킨케어

seukin keo

Skincare

Beginner

토너

toneo

Toner

Beginner

에센스

esenseu

Essence

Intermediate

세럼

seorom

Serum

Intermediate

시트마스크

siteu maseukeу

Sheet Mask

Beginner

더블 클렌징

deobeul keulleonjing

Double Cleansing

Intermediate

각질 제거

gakjil jegeo

Exfoliation

Intermediate

달팽이 크림

dalpangi keurim

Snail Cream

Intermediate

BB크림

bibi keurim

BB Cream

Beginner

쿠션 팩트

kushyon paekteu

Cushion Foundation

Intermediate

립 틴트

rip tinteu

Lip Tint

Intermediate

아이라이너

ai raineo

Eyeliner

Beginner

마스카라

maseukaera

Mascara

Beginner

아이섀도

ai syaedo

Eyeshadow

Beginner

블러셔

beulleosyeo

Blusher

Beginner

파운데이션

paundeyisyon

Foundation

Beginner

컨투어링

keonteuoring

Contouring

Intermediate

하이라이터

hairaiteo

Highlighter

Intermediate

유리알 피부

yurial pibu

Glass Skin

Intermediate

모공 관리

mogong gwanri

Pore Minimizer

Intermediate

여드름 패치

yeodeurem paechi

Acne Patch

Beginner

미백

mibaek

Brightening / Whitening

Intermediate

노화 방지

nohwa bangji

Anti-Aging

Intermediate

히알루론산

hiallureon san

Hyaluronic Acid

Advanced

레티놀

retinol

Retinol

Advanced

나이아신아마이드

naiasinaramaideu

Niacinamide

Advanced

프로폴리스

peuropoliseu

Propolis

Advanced

성형수술

seonghyeong susul

Cosmetic Surgery

Intermediate

피부과 클리닉

pibu gwa keulllinik

Dermatology Clinic

Intermediate

레이저 시술

reijeo sisul

Laser Treatment

Advanced

페이셜 마사지

peisyeol masaji

Facial Massage

Intermediate

클렌징 오일

keulleonjing oil

Makeup Remover

Beginner

콜라겐

kollagen

Collagen

Intermediate

여드름

yeodeurem

Pimple

Beginner

다크서클

dakeu seokeul

Dark Circles

Beginner

미용실

miyongsil

Beauty Salon

Beginner

염색

yeomsaek

Hair Color

Beginner

파마

pama

Perm

Beginner

네일아트

neil ateu

Nail Art

Beginner

스파

seupa

Spa

Beginner

향수

hyangsu

Perfume

Beginner

바디로션

badi rosyon

Body Lotion

Beginner

페이셜 오일

peisyeol oil

Face Oil

Intermediate

숯 마스크

sut maseukeу

Charcoal Mask

Intermediate

틴티드 립밤

tintiteu ripbam

Tinted Lip Balm

Beginner

10단계 피부관리

sip dange pibu gwanri

10-Step Skincare

Intermediate

피부 타입

pibu taip

Skin Type

Beginner

아이크림

ai keurim

Eye Cream

Intermediate

클레이 마스크

keullei maseukeу

Clay Mask

Intermediate

자외선 차단 지수

jawoiseon chadan jisu

SPF (Sun Protection Factor)

Intermediate

립 스크럽

rip seukeureop

Lip Scrub

Beginner

각질 제거 산

gakjil jegeo san

AHA / BHA Exfoliant

Advanced

뷰티 트렌드

byuti teurendeu

K-Beauty Trend

Beginner

클렌징폼

Keullenjingpom

Cleansing Foam

Beginner

오일 클렌저

Oil Keullenjeo

Oil Cleanser

Intermediate

미셀라 워터

Misella Woteo

Micellar Water

Intermediate

립글로스

Ripgeullloseu

Lip Gloss

Beginner

립라이너

Rip Raineo

Lip Liner

Intermediate

립스틱

Ripseuttik

Lipstick

Beginner

컨실러

Keonsillo

Concealer

Beginner

세팅 파우더

Seting Paudeo

Setting Powder

Intermediate

세팅 스프레이

Seting Seupeullei

Setting Spray

Intermediate

프라이머

Peuraimeo

Primer

Intermediate

눈썹 펜슬

Nunssop Pensel

Eyebrow Pencil

Beginner

페이스 마스크

Peiseu Maseukeul

Face Mask

Beginner

앰플

Aempeul

Ampoule

Advanced

에멀전

Emelljeon

Emulsion

Intermediate

미백

Mibaek

Brightening

Intermediate

홍조

Hongjo

Redness

Intermediate

모공

Mogong

Pore

Intermediate

지성 피부

Jiseong Pibu

Oily Skin

Beginner

건성 피부

Geonseong Pibu

Dry Skin

Beginner

복합성 피부

Bokhabseong Pibu

Combination Skin

Intermediate

민감성 피부

Mingamseong Pibu

Sensitive Skin

Intermediate

세라마이드

Seramaideu

Ceramide

Advanced

펩타이드

Peptaideu

Peptide

Advanced

비타민C 세럼

Bitamin C Serom

Vitamin C Serum

Intermediate

녹차 추출물

Nokcha Chuchulmul

Green Tea Extract

Intermediate

병풀 추출물

Byeongpul Chuchulmul

Centella Asiatica

Advanced

알로에 베라

Alloe Bera

Aloe Vera

Beginner

로즈힙

Rojeuip

Rose Hip

Advanced

페이스 미스트

Peiseu Miseuteu

Face Mist

Beginner

괄사

Gwalsa

Gua Sha

Intermediate

옥 롤러

Ok Rolle

Jade Roller

Beginner

곤약 스펀지

Gonyak Seuponji

Konjac Sponge

Beginner

메이크업 브러시

Meikeuop Beureosi

Makeup Brush

Beginner

뷰티 블렌더

Byuti Beullendeo

Beauty Blender

Beginner

헤어 마스크

Heeo Maseukeul

Hair Mask

Beginner

두피 케어

Dupi Keo

Scalp Care

Intermediate

헤어 세럼

Heeo Serom

Hair Serum

Beginner

헤어 스타일링

Heeo Seutailling

Hair Styling

Beginner

피부 톤

Pibu Ton

Skin Tone

Beginner

언더톤

Eondeonton

Undertone

Advanced

비비 쿠션

Bibi Kusyon

BB Cushion

Beginner

스킨 토너

Seukin Toneo

Facial Toner

Beginner

수면 팩

Sumyeon Paek

Sleeping Pack

Intermediate

피부 장벽

Pibu Jangbyeok

Skin Barrier

Advanced

민낯 메이크업

Minnat Meikeuop

No Makeup Look

Intermediate

물광 피부

Mulgwang Pibu

Dewy Skin

Intermediate

셀프 케어 루틴

Selpeu Keo Rutin

Self Care Routine

Beginner

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