Looking for Korean makeup in Hong Kong? These beauty brands are colourful, cute, natural, and daring, which means there's something for everyone.
Korea is famed for its Kpop superstars, great shopping districts, quirky fashion, and for cranking out some truly spine-chilling thrillers. While we love to shop Korean fashion and travel to underrated cities in South Korea, here in Hong Kong, we don’t have access to all the amazing Korean skincare, makeup, and beauty lines that come out of the country. However, you can get your hands on some if you just know where to look! So here’s our list of amazing Korean makeup brands that you can find in Hong Kong.
Our fave places to shop Korean makeup in Hong Kong
1. Jung Saem Mool
Named for the illustrious Korean makeup artist Jung Saem Mool, these stunning beauty products pursue natural beauty through expertise and artistry. The Skin Nuder Cover Layer Cushion will give you thin yet powerful coverage all day – helping you achieve that elusive “nude makeup” look. Additionally, if you’re sick of unreliable lipsticks, live the smudge-free life with the New Classic Glaze Lipstick. Both glazing and plumping your lips, this lipstick will have you smooch-ready in just one application – the ultimate wingwoman!
Jung Saem Mool is sold at multiple locations across Hong Kong.
2. Peripera
Read our lips when we say that we’re lovin’ Peripera’s amazingly dewy lip tints! Coming in an array of colours, the Ink Mood Glowy Tint is perfect for daily use – giving your lips some vibrant moisture without leaving a stickiness that you’ll get your hair stuck in. The Night Peri Sugar Twinkle Duo Eye Stick never lets us down as well, by not only concealing undereye bags but making them shimmer.
Shop Peripera online at Kosmetics Beauty.
3. 3CE
Standing for “3 Concept Eyes”, 3CE by Stylenanda is one of the coolest make-up brands in Korea, thanks to its bold colours and variety of finishes. If you envy the dewy tones on the lips of Korean celebrities, this is the place to find the perfect wet-look lip products. We’re also big fans of 3CE’s Eye Switch – a fantastic item to make your eyes shimmer and pop.
3CE is sold at multiple locations across Hong Kong.
4. Clio
One of the longest-enduring Korean makeup brands in Hong Kong and beyond, Clio believes that women are the most confident when they can freely transform themselves using makeup. With products distributed by Kosmetics Beauty here in the 852, Clio’s face, eye, and lip products are still killing the game today. In addition to its natural Veganwear products, we can’t help but love the adorable pawprints in its Kill Cover air cushion!
Clio is sold at multiple locations across Hong Kong.
5. Tonymoly
Billing itself as a “street culture” brand that’s all about an urban beauty lifestyle, Tonymoly is one of the most well-known Korean makeup brands in Hong Kong. In typical Korean style, it adds a little more fun to mundane routines such as removing make-up by creating super cute products that just look better – panda-shaped compact, anyone? With a huge selection of face, eye, and lip makeup products, you can easily build your whole routine from Tonymoly’s collection alone.
Tonymoly has multiple locations across Hong Kong.
6. Innisfree
Utilising many key ingredients from Jeju, a picturesque island in South Korea, Innisfree appeals to many young adults thanks to its natural-looking packaging and restrained tones. Its selection of makeup comes in relatively muted hues, which is perfect for everyday wear. We especially love the Auto Eyebrow Pencil for getting that perfect cat-eye every time!
Innisfree has multiple locations across Hong Kong.
7. Laneige
Known by beauty fans for its unique use of water science in its products, Laneige offers Korean makeup and skincare products that’ll help make your skin smooth and supple. Laneige’s makeup products, including serums and tints, keep you moisturised. Additionally, we love that these products are designed to be as long-lasting as possible with just a single application, maintaining your skin’s integrity without losing the look.
Laneige has multiple locations across Hong Kong.
8. VDL
One of the leaders in the Korean makeup field, VDL is all about bringing catwalk-ready styles onto the streets. VDL’s Lumilayer Primer series is a particularly hot commodity, helping thousands define, contour, and brighten their faces. This is also a great brand for you to pick out some new foundation or colour-correcting powder to build the perfect look.
VDL has kiosks in Mong Kok and Tsuen Wan.
9. Sulwhasoo
A unique Korean brand that follows a holistic approach to beauty and skincare, Sulwhasoo utilises a selection of traditional Korean medicinal herbs, most notably Korean ginseng, for its range of products. In addition to best-selling skincare products, Sulwhasoo’s makeup like the Perfecting Veil Base helps protect your skin before a face of makeup. Blending modern science and Asian wisdom, the Perfecting Powder, Perfecting Foundation, and Perfecting Lip Colour all make sure you look your best without sacrificing your skin’s long-term health!
Sulwhasoo has multiple locations across Hong Kong.
