Korean skincare and cosmetics are world-famous! π If you love K-beauty, knowing key Korean skincare and makeup vocabulary will help you shop for products, follow skincare routines, and talk about beauty trends in Korean.
In this post, you’ll learn:
βοΈ Essential Korean beauty words (makeup, skincare, tools)
βοΈ Common Korean beauty expressions
βοΈ Korean phrases for shopping and skincare routines
Letβs dive into the world of K-beauty vocabulary! π
π Korean Beauty & Skincare Words
𧴠Skincare Products in Korean
| Korean | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| νμ₯ν | hwa-jang-pum | Cosmetics, beauty products |
| μ€ν¨μΌμ΄ | seu-kin-ke-eo | Skincare |
| ν΄λ μ | keul-len-jeo | Cleanser |
| νΌν΄λ μ | pom-keul-len-jeo | Foam cleanser |
| ν λ / μ€ν¨ | to-neo / seu-kin | Toner |
| μμΌμ€ | e-sen-seu | Essence |
| μΈλΌ | se-reom | Serum |
| λ‘μ | ro-syeon | Lotion |
| ν¬λ¦Ό | keu-rim | Cream |
| μμ΄ν¬λ¦Ό | a-i-keu-rim | Eye cream |
| μ ν¬λ¦Ό | seon-keu-rim | Sunscreen |
| λ―Έμ€νΈ | mi-seu-teu | Face mist |
| ν© / λ§μ€ν¬ν© | paek / ma-seu-keu-paek | Face mask |
| νλ§μ € | pil-ling-jel | Peeling gel (exfoliator) |
| μ€ν¬λ½ | seu-keu-reop | Scrub |
| 립밀 | rip-bam | Lip balm |
π Makeup Products in Korean
| Korean | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| λ©μ΄ν¬μ | me-i-keu-eop | Makeup |
| νμ΄λ°μ΄μ | pa-un-de-i-syeon | Foundation |
| 컨μ€λ¬ | keon-sil-leo | Concealer |
| μΏ μ | ku-syeon | Cushion foundation |
| νμ°λ | pa-u-deo | Powder |
| μμ΄μλμ° | a-i-syae-do-u | Eyeshadow |
| μμ΄λΌμ΄λ | a-i-ra-i-neo | Eyeliner |
| λ§μ€μΉ΄λΌ | ma-seu-ka-ra | Mascara |
| μμ΄λΈλ‘μ° | a-i-beu-ro-u | Eyebrow pencil |
| λΈλ¬μ | beul-leo-syeo | Blush |
| 립μ€ν± | rip-seu-tik | Lipstick |
| 립ν΄νΈ | rip-tin-teu | Lip tint |
| νμ΄λΌμ΄ν° | ha-i-ra-i-teo | Highlighter |
| μλ© | swe-ding | Contour (shading) |
ποΈ Beauty Tools in Korean
| Korean | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| νμ₯ν λΈλ¬μ¬ | hwa-jang-pum beu-reo-swi | Makeup brush |
| μ€νμ§ | seu-peon-ji | Sponge |
| νΌν | peo-peu | Puff (cushion sponge) |
| μλμΉ | sok-nun-sseop | Eyelashes |
| μλμΉ λ·°λ¬ | sok-nun-sseop byu-reo | Eyelash curler |
| λ©΄λ΄ | myeon-bong | Cotton swab (Q-tip) |
| νμ₯μ | hwa-jang-som | Cotton pad |
| μκ±°μΈ | son-geo-ul | Hand mirror |
π£οΈ Common Korean Beauty Expressions & Phrases
ποΈ Shopping for Skincare & Makeup
π Korean beauty stores often have sales assistants who ask questions to help you find the right products. Here are some useful phrases!
πΉ μ΄λ€ νμ₯νμ μ°Ύκ³ μμ΄μ? (Eotteon hwa-jang-pum-eul chat-go isseoyo?)
β‘οΈ What kind of beauty products are you looking for?
πΉ κ±΄μ± / μ§μ± / 볡ν©μ± νΌλΆμ μ’μμ. (Geon-seong / Ji-seong / Bok-hap-seong pi-bu-e joayo.)
β‘οΈ It’s good for dry/oily/combination skin.
πΉ μ΄ μ νμ ν
μ€νΈν΄λ³Ό μ μμ΄μ? (I je-pum-eul te-seu-teu-hae-bol su isseoyo?)
β‘οΈ Can I test this product?
πΉ μΆμ²ν΄ μ£ΌμΈμ. (Chu-cheon-hae ju-se-yo.)
β‘οΈ Please recommend one for me.
πΉ μ΄ μμμ΄ μ νν
μ΄μΈλ¦΄κΉμ? (I saek-sang-i jeo-han-te eo-ul-lil-kka-yo?)
β‘οΈ Does this color suit me?
πββοΈ Talking About Skincare Routine
π‘ Koreans are known for their 10-step skincare routine! Here are some common phrases for discussing skincare:
πΉ μΈμ νμ ν λλ₯Ό λ°λΌμ. (Se-an hu-e to-neo-reul bal-la-yo.)
β‘οΈ After washing my face, I apply toner.
πΉ λ§€μΌ μ ν¬λ¦Όμ λ°λ₯΄λ κ² μ€μν΄μ. (Mae-il seon-keu-rim-eul ba-reu-neun ge jung-yo-hae-yo.)
β‘οΈ It’s important to apply sunscreen every day.
πΉ μ΄ ν¬λ¦Όμ΄ νΌλΆλ₯Ό μ΄μ΄νκ² ν΄μ€μ. (I keu-rim-i pi-bu-reul chok-chok-ha-ge hae-jwo-yo.)
β‘οΈ This cream makes my skin moisturized.
πΉ μΌκ΅΄μ΄ λ무 건쑰ν΄μ. (Eol-gul-i neo-mu geon-jo-hae-yo.)
β‘οΈ My face is too dry.
πΉ νΈλ¬λΈμ΄ μμ£Ό μ겨μ. (Teu-reo-beul-i ja-ju saeng-gyeo-yo.)
β‘οΈ I often get breakouts.
π― Practice Time!
Test your knowledge by answering these questions in the comments:
1οΈβ£ What is the Korean word for “lipstick”? π
2οΈβ£ How do you say “cleanser” in Korean? π§Ό
3οΈβ£ Whatβs the word for “eyeshadow” in Korean? π
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