Recommended Brands:
Prices were based on the trips made in Oct & Dec 2011 where exchange was between 140 - 146 KRW/ HKD
In general, expect the prices to be around 20-40% cheaper than Hong Kong.
Missha
Haven't try these yet but pearl masks are suppose to whiten and brighten your skin and snail cream is the new miracle for moisturizing! We got them as they were on sale at the Duty Free Stores (a small section in the store) at the airport at around HK$5-10/each.
The Face ShopSince snail cream is so famous and such a fad recently, we had to try it! After comparing the prices, texture, the brand etc., we decided to try the snail cream from Face Shop.Sseal Snail Cream: Sold at a promotion at buy 2 get 1 free at our Dec 2011 trip. It was around HK$350 each. Skin feels velvety smooth the next morning after the first night trying it!Sseal Snail Mask: Sold at around HK$35/piece Raspberry line & life collagen eye gel mask: Sold at around HK$7/each in a 20 pack
Collagen Gel Masks at around HK$25/piece, feels moist after use but it's a little too cold to use it in the winter time.
InnisfreeA variety of paper masks at around HK$7/piece, sometimes with promotion and will give out free masks after buying 10. In general, many good feedbacks at a very reasonable price! I had many friends asking for the Tea Tree Masks which is excellent for acne prone skin.
Natural Republic
A great product for sensitive skin at a great price! The texture feels light and locks in moisture.
Laneige
And of course, Laneige! Love the recent new product Water Bank Essence and always a fan of the Water Sleeping Pack_EX.
