I've always heard that you should bring an empty suitcase when traveling to Japan and Korea because you'll end up filling it with treasures—which is exactly why I pack just a carry-on and bring an empty suitcase for all the skincare, food, and souvenirs I'll collect.
During my trip, I discovered amazing products that have genuinely improved my life back home. I was so impressed that I had to track them down in the US! From skincare to snacks, here are my Korea trip favorites, all available on my Amazon storefront.
Take a look and see which ones might become your new daily essentials!
1. Velvet Hair Treatment & Shampoo
While exploring Itaewon, I walked by a store with an incredible scent and couldn’t resist grabbing these products once I found out what the scent was - Citrus Hour from Monclos!:
- MONCLOS Velvet Hair Treatment — Deep conditioner and repair mask for dry, frizzy, damaged hair. Nourishing and perfect for that glossy, glass hair look!
- MONCLOS Velvet Shampoo — Volume shampoo for fine and thinning hair, sulfate-free and peptide-infused for soft, shiny hair.
2. Super Silky Hair Serum
Finish your hair routine with this lightweight oil for a smooth, glossy finish:
- Super Silky Essence Hair Serum — It gives your hair that sleek, glass-like shine, even after a long day of sightseeing.
3. Kombucha Sticks
I love having fizzy, gut-healthy drinks at the ready, and these KAYFOOD Kombucha Sticks are my favorite! The green grape flavor reminds me of Welch’s and makes a refreshing, zero-sugar sparkling beverage — perfect for hot days or after a long walk.
4. Honey Butter Almonds
Travel snacks are a must, and these are my favorites:
- Gilim Honey Butter Almonds (210g, Pack of 3) — Sweet, crunchy, and addictive!
5. Korean-Style Instant Coffee & Concentrates
For coffee lovers, these are a game-changer:
- KANU Mini Instant Coffee Sticks — Koreans are so good at making Americanos. Dark roast, sugar-free, perfect for a quick caffeine boost on the go and very travel-friendly packaging!
- COFFEE @ONCE Latte Coffee Concentrate — This was a new find for me and very unique! An INSTANT nitrogen pressed coffee. Might be the best instant coffee I’ve had.
- COFFEE @ONCE Americano Concentrate — From the same brand, just an Americano version! Also really good.
6. Skincare & Masks
I’ll probably create a full skincare list later on showing my haul, but these are my favorite sheet masks I found this time around:
- medicube Collagen Jelly Masks — Hydrating overnight masks for that glowing skin after your trip.
- medicube Salmon DNA PDRN Pink Collagen Jelly Mask — Hydrating and firming, it gives my skin that glassy glow overnight.
- BIODANCE Deep Mask Duo — Collagen and hydrogel masks for deep hydration and elasticity.
Why I Love These Products
These items truly enhanced my Korea trip experience — from haircare to snacks, they’re all products I’d recommend to anyone heading to Korea or just wanting to try some amazing Korean-inspired products at home.
Explore All My Korea Favorites!
Check out the full list of my Korea trip essentials on my Amazon Storefront. These products made my trip more comfortable, fun, and memorable — and I hope they do the same for you!
Happy travels and happy shopping!
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