A year ago I published an article where Filipinos could buy Korean beauty products locally, and since then it has been one of the most viewed articles in this blog. But it’s not only Filipinos who are interested in buying K-beauty products, almost anywhere in the world does now, so I also wrote about where people from the UK and US could buy it. And now, I am doing this as a series starting with where to buy Korean beauty products in Singapore! After a little research here is what I find: there are many online stores and some of them also ship to the Philippines. But they also have physical stores.
1. STYLE KOREAN – This one is my favorite K-beauty shop because they have a vast range of brands and products. Seriously, if there’s a K-beauty product you couldn’t find, there’s a HUGE chance you’ll find it here. The best part is they ship worldwide, including Singapore and other parts of Southeast Asia, and they offer free shipping.
2. OLIVE YOUNG – This is a health and beauty product store based in South Korea. If the US has Sephora, South Korea has Olive Young. And good news for us, they ship globally. Use my code “ALYPICKS12” to get a discount.
3. SASA – This is a cosmetic specialty store where you can be sure to buy Korean skincare products at affordable prices, although the Korean brands available are a little limited which include Soo Beaute, Dr. G, Mediheal, and Chosungah22.
4. YES STYLE – This is one of the most popular online Asian Fashion & Beauty shops. I think a majority of fashion and beauty influencers have collaborated with this shop. They have almost everything from clothes, and shoes and a vast array of Asian beauty brands from 3CE, Hada Labo, Innisfree, Secret Key, CosRx, Biore, Canmake, and more! And don’t forget to use the code ALYSSA12 to get 5% off your first order and 2% off your future orders.
5. WISHTREND – I love this company’s motto “We believe that as long as you ‘WISH’ to be beautiful, you will be beautiful.” The best part, they provide many cruelty-free and vegan-friendly products including their namesake brand, By Wishtrend. They ship worldwide, including Singapore, and offer free shipping on orders above $69 straight from South Korea. You can also use this code 254778502 to get $5 in your Wishtrend account.
6. SOKO GLAM – Charlotte Cho created Soko Glam in 2012 with the help of her co-founder and husband Dave to help Western customers discover Korean cosmetics, beauty trends, and skincare regimens. She scours the South Korean market, looking for only the best and most popular products to bring to the US, personally testing and reviewing every single item that crosses her path. Soko Glam ships to Australia, Canada, France, India, Ireland, Italy, New Zealand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Norway, Poland, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the UK.
7. CULT BEAUTY – This is a UK-based online shop that offers free shipping worldwide. They have brands like Charlotte Tilbury, Pixi, Lime Crime, Huda, Anastasia Beverly Hills, and more, but they also sell Korean beauty brands such as Innisfree, CosRx, and more! And don’t be intimidated by the prices because it includes the UK and EU tax, but if you live outside of those countries it will be deducted before you checkout.
8. TOFU SECRET – A mega online skincare retailer, offering customers a wide variety of renowned Asian brands from mainly South Korea, Japan, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. We sell the same quality goods at an affordable price, in the hope that Asian skincare can be accessible and affordable to everyone outside Asia. They ship internationally and offer free shipping.
PHYSICAL BEAUTY RETAILERS IN SINGAPORE
1. SEPHORA – If you’re a beauty junkie, going to Sephora when you’re in Singapore is a must! Although they are also available online, it’s much nicer to visit the physical store so you can try the samples yourself, or even get samples before purchasing them. They have a vast selection of brands from Western and of course Asian notable Korean brands like 3CE, Dr. Jart+, Moonshot, and CAOLION, as well as LANEIGE and Mamonde, etc!
2. WATSONS – This is a drugstore with an amazing selection of beauty products. Although their Korean skincare selection is much smaller in comparison to online stores, they do carry cult brands such as COSRX, JAYJUN, Mediheal, and SNP, which currently do not have retail stores in Singapore.
3. GUARDIAN – If you want to buy Korean skincare products from brands like Aprilskin and Medicube, you have to pay a visit to your nearest Guardian store in Singapore because these two brands are sold exclusively in Guardian!