How to buy Korean skincare & K-beauty from Korea
Korea is the home of K-beauty — skincare, makeup and haircare, often released here first and priced lower than abroad. K·PARCEL helps you buy it directly: shop Korean beauty stores with a free Korean address, or send us a link and we buy it for you, then combine and ship it worldwide. Here's how — and what can and can't fly.
Why buy K-beauty from Korea
Buying direct from Korea often means lower prices, the full range (not just the few products exported), and early access to new launches and store or brand exclusives. Whether you want a cult-favorite serum, a specific shade, or a limited edition, if it's sold in Korea we can get it.
How to buy — step by step
- Sign up for a free Korean address, or send us the product links to buy for you.
- Shop Korean beauty stores (or we do); orders arrive at our Seoul warehouse.
- We inspect and photograph each item and check it can ship.
- We combine everything into one box and quote the shipping.
- Pay once and track it to your door.
What can and can't ship (important for beauty)
Most skincare and makeup ship fine — cleansers, toners, serums, creams, sheet masks, sunscreen, lipsticks and cushions. But for air-safety, some beauty items are restricted or banned: perfume and eau de toilette, nail polish and remover, hairspray and aerosols, and very high-alcohol products (flammable). We flag any restricted item at checkout and suggest alternatives where possible. See what can and can't ship for details.
Combine & customs
Beauty hauls are usually light, so combining several items into one box keeps shipping cheap per item. On arrival, customs may add duty or VAT above your country's tax-free threshold — we show a customs note before you pay.
Frequently asked questions
Can I buy Korean skincare and ship it internationally?
Yes. Most Korean skincare and makeup — cleansers, toners, serums, creams, masks, sunscreen and color cosmetics — ships internationally without issues. Get a free Korean address to order yourself, or send us links and we'll buy it for you, then combine and ship it.
Can you ship perfume, nail polish or aerosols?
No. Perfume, eau de toilette, nail polish and remover, hairspray and aerosols, and very high-alcohol cosmetics are flammable or pressure-sensitive and are banned on most air carriers. We'll tell you at checkout if an item is restricted.
Is Korean skincare cheaper if I buy it from Korea?
Often, yes — buying direct usually costs less than imported retail, and you get the full local range and new launches first. You'll pay the item cost, our service and shipping, and any customs duty your country charges above its threshold, which we flag before you pay (the final amount is set by your customs).
How do I buy Korean makeup that doesn't ship abroad?
Use proxy buying: send us the link and we buy it in Korea for you, even from stores that only take Korean cards or don't ship internationally. We then inspect, consolidate and forward it worldwide.
For stores that won't ship abroad, we proxy-buy for you. See the full guide to buying from Korea, or the shipping restrictions.