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Korean Beauty Vocabulary
18 Nov 2019
Guides, Korean Beauty Vocabulary

Korean Beauty Vocabulary Part 1: Product Types

When you first start learning about Korean beauty, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. In fact, what I think is keeping people from approaching K-Beauty most of the time, is the amount of new information to take in. All of a sudden, you’re expected to start approaching your skin in a completely different way, get used to dozens of new products, be familiar with Korean beauty vocabulary and terminology and learn about all these innovative ingredients that we don’t have in the West.

Not last in importance, the language barrier can often pose a problem when researching about Korean beauty. And I know this all too well, because when I first started learning about Korean skincare and my Korean skills left much to be desired, I really struggled to overcome this barrier.

This is why I decided to share some useful Korean beauty vocabulary with you. This series will cover different topics across multiple posts, including skin types, shopping terminology and whatnot. In this first post I put together a list of product types that hopefully will help you navigate Korean beauty aisles and online shops.

Whether you’re a K-Beauty aficionado or you’re just looking to expand your Korean vocabulary, I hope this series will be handy for you.

Navigation:
  • Skincare products
  • Make-up products
  • Body products
  • Hair products
  • Tools and accessories

Skincare products

 

WORD
ENGLISH TRANSLATION
겔마스크
Gel Mask
로션
Lotion
리무버
Make-Up Remover
마사지크림
Massage Cream
마스크
Face Mask
마스크 시트
Sheet Mask
모델링팩
Modelling Mask
미스트
Mist
밀크 클렌저가
Milk Cleanser
부분 마스크
Targeted Face Mask
선로션
Sun Lotion
선블록
Sunblock
선스크린
Sunscreen
선스크린 젤
Sunscreen Gel
선스프레이
Sunscreen Spray
선스틱
Sunstick
선쿠션
Sun Cushion
선크림
Sun Cream
세럼
Serum
솝
Soap Bar
수면팩
Sleeping Mask
수분 크림
Moisturising Cream
스크럽
Scrub
스킨
Toner (‘Skin’)
스킨 부스터
Skin Booster
슬리핑팩
Sleeping Mask
시트 마스크
Sheet Mask
코팩
Nose Strip
크림
Cream / Moisturiser
클렌저가
Cleanser
클렌징 로션
Cleansing Lotion
클렌징 비누
Cleansing Soap
클렌징 밀크
Cleansing Milk
클렌징 젤
Cleansing Gel
클렌징 크림
Cleansing Cream
클렌징 티슈
Cleansing Tissue
클렌징패드
Cleansing Pad
클렌징 폼
Cleansing Foam
클렌징 오일
Cleansing Oil
클렌징 워터
Cleansing Water
트러블 스팟
Spot Treatment
토너
Toner
트리트먼트
Treatment
팩
Face mask
페이스오일
Face oil
포인트리무버
Point Make-Up Remover (Eye and Lips)
필링
Peeling
필링패드
Peeling Pads
필오프 팩
Peel off pack
화장품
Cosmetic products
아이크림
Eye cream
아이 패치
Under-Eye Patch
앰플
Ampoule
애프터선
Aftersun
에멀전
Emulsion
에센스
Essence
워시오프 팩
Wash-off Mask

Make-up products

 

WORD
ENGLISH TRANSLATION
립글로스
Lip Gloss
립라이너
Lip Liner
립라커
Lip Lacquer
립밤
Lip Balm
립스틱
Lipstick
마스카라
Mascara
메이크업 베이스
Make-up Base
메이크업 팔레트
Make-up Palette
메이크업픽서
Make-up Fixer
베이스 메이크업
Base Make-Up
블러셔
Blush
브로우 마스카라
Eyebrow Mascara
비비 크림
BB Cream
쉐딩
Contouring Kit
씨씨크림
CC Cream
젤 아이라이너
Gel Eyeliner
컨실러
Concealer
쿠션
Cushion compact
크레용 립
Crayon Lipstick
크레용 아이즈
Jumbo Eyeshadow Pencil
톤업크림
Tone Up Cream
트윈케익
Twin Cake
파우더
Powder
파운데이션
Foundation
팩트
Compact foundation
포인트프라이머
Point Make-Up Primer (Eye and Lips)
프라이머
Primer
픽서
Make-up Fixer
하이라이터
Highlighter
아이섀도우
Eyeshadow
아이섀도우팔레트
Eyeshadow Palette
아이브로우 파우더
Eyebrow Powder
아이브로우 파우더케익
Eyebrow Powder Palette
아이브로우 펜슬
Eyebrow Pencil
오토 아이라이너
Automatic Eyeliner
워터 틴트
Water Tint
워터프루프 아이라이너
Waterproof Eyeliner

Body products

 

WORD
ENGLISH TRANSLATION
네일리무버
Nail Polish Remover
네일스티커
Sticker Nail Polish
네일컬러
Nail Polish
네일아트
Nail Art
네일영양제
Nail Treatment
데오도란트
Deodorant
데오롤온
Roll-on Deodorant
데오스틱
Stick Deodorant
데오스프레이
Spray Deodorant
데오티슈
Deodorant Wipes
바디로션
Body Lotion
바디미스트
Body Mist
바디밤
Body Balm
바디스크럽
Body Scrub
바디클렌저
Body Wash
바디에센스
Body Essence
바디오일
Body Oil
바디워시
Body Wash
바디크림
Body Cream
바디파우더
Body Powder
핸드마스크
Hand Mask
핸드워시
Hand Soap
핸드크림
Hand Cream

Hair products

 

WORD
ENGLISH TRANSLATION
린스
Hair Conditioner
샴푸
Shampoo
포마드
Hair Pomade
헤어 기기
Hair Electric Tools
헤어 마스크팩
Hair Mask
헤어 미스트
Hair Mist
헤어무스
Hair Mousse
헤어 미스트
Hair Mist
헤어컬러
Hair Dye
헤어 트리트먼트
Hair Treatment
헤어 염색약
Hair Dye

Tools and accessories

 

WORD
ENGLISH TRANSLATION
고데기
Curling Iron
그루프
Hair Rollers
기름종이
Oil Blotting Papers
네일가전
Nail Electric Appliances
마사지기기
Massage machine
메이크업 브러쉬
Make-up Brush
미니 미용가위
Nose Hair Scissors
미용소품
Beauty Tools
뷰러
Eyelash curler
브러쉬
Brush
블러셔 브러쉬
Blush Brush
브러쉬클렌저
Brush Cleanser
빗
Comb
손거울
Hand Mirror
스트레이트기
Hair Strengthener
스펀지
Sponge
컨실러 브러쉬
Concealer Brush
쿠션 케이스
Cushion Case
클렌징 브러쉬
Cleansing Brush
파우더 브러쉬
Powder Brush
파운데이션 브러쉬
Foundation Brush
헤드 마사져
Head Massager
헤어 기기
Hair Electric Tools
헤어도구
Hair Accessories
헤어드라이기
Hair Dryer
헤어롤
Hair Rollers
헤어브러시
Hair Brush
헤어 아이론
Hair Iron
휴대용 손거울
Pocket Mirror
아이마스크
Eye Mask
아이섀도우 브러쉬
Eyeshadow Brush
원형퍼프
Round Make-Up Puff
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Art Director working in beauty. I've been researching the Korean Beauty Industry for over a decade, and on my social channels I translate and make informative content on Korean Beauty trends and history.

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