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What makes Korean sunscreens different? Six reviewed, one debate
On Taiwan's PTT forum (BeautySalon board), someone summed up six Korean sunscreens they had used. Their overview: Western sunscreens tend to be rich and heavy, Japanese ones light and water-resistant but drying, while Ko
0 0Refill stations: are they worth keeping from a brand's point of view?
Refill stations for shampoo and body wash in big stores and zero-waste shops are more common than a few years ago. But brands that have run them seem divided on whether they pay off. The case for Shows sustainability thr
0 0Greener packaging: if you could change just one thing first, what would it be?
Everyone wants sustainable packaging, but budgets and timelines are limited. Among brand managers, "what do we change first?" always splits the room. Options that come up most Mono-material: matching pump, cap and bottle
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0 0Not Myeongdong or Hongdae: Tourists Are Heading to CU in Seongsu
CU, the Korean convenience-store chain, has recently become a new must-visit spot for overseas tourists. Located in Seongsu-dong, Seoul, the ‘CU Seongsu Dessert Park Store’ opened in February this year and quickly drew a
0 0Bukchon Hunters’ Curated Souvenir Shopping Playlist
Bukchon is a neighborhood where the atmosphere of old alleys and the individuality of small business owners coexist. Only after meeting the small shops filled with Bukchon’s own craftsmanship, taste, and stories can you
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