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그냥 구경하는 거예요.
geu-nyang gu-gyung-ha-neun guh-ye-yo
I'm just browsing.
Beauty Tip
Staff in Korean beauty shops are very attentive and will follow you. If you want to shop alone, smile and say this. They will kindly let you be.
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제일 잘 나가는 게 뭐예요?
je-il jal na-ga-neun ge mwo-ye-yo
What is the best seller?
Beauty Tip
Olive Young has too many products! Confused? Ask this. The staff will show you the trendiest, fail-proof items currently popular in Korea.
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[트러블]에 좋은 거 있어요?
[teu-ruh-beul]-eh jo-eun guh i-ssuh-yo
Do you have anything good for [skin trouble/acne]?
Beauty Tip
In Korea, acne or pimples are commonly called 'Trouble'. You can use the English word! For whitening/brightening, ask for 'Whitening'.
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저는 [민감성] 피부예요.
juh-neun [min-gam-sung] pi-bu-ye-yo
I have [sensitive] skin.
Beauty Tip
Tell the staff your skin type first. Choose from [Geon-seong] (Dry), [Ji-seong] (Oily), or [Bok-hap-seong] (Combination) to get the best recommendation.
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이거 발라봐도 돼요?
ee-guh bal-la-bwa-do dwae-yo
Can I try applying this?
Beauty Tip
Korean shops have great 'Testers'. Use this phrase when you want to swatch lipstick or lotion on your hand. Staff might even give you a cotton pad.
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샘플 좀 챙겨 주세요.
saem-peul jom chaeng-gyuh ju-se-yo
Could you throw in some samples?
Beauty Tip
The highlight of K-Beauty shopping! Say this sweetly at checkout. They might throw in extra sheet masks or travel kits. (If you don't ask, you might get none!)