By: Kyrie Sismaet By: Kyrie Sismaet | March 26, 2024 | Style & Beauty, Guides,
Korea is globally renowned as a pantheon for innovation in everything skincare, and thankfully there are plenty of shops here in San Francisco that carry the country’s amazing anti-aging and skin renewal products.
From facemasks to serums and creams, all these shops are devoted to ensuring customers receive only the finest glow from the products brimming along their walls. You are sure to leave with a handful of beneficial items once you not only see their wide selections but also enjoy their friendly service.
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San Francisco’s Japan Center, 1737 Post St. #300; 415-771-8262 / Website
Located in the lovely Japan Center, The Face Shop is the local storefront for K-pop Beauty, which also counts locations in San Jose’s Grand Century Mall, Santa Clara’s Valley Fair, and more. Known for its expansive offering of face masks, as well as an inventory of Tony Moly and Timeless Snail products, you will truly feel like a superstar under the bright, runway-type lights. Browse and sample top-of-the-line selections, and have fun doing it.
1737 Post St. #385; 415-503-9288 / 3251 20th Ave.; 415-251-7285 / Website
Candy Doll has the most helpful staff, and this store carries more than 4,000 different Japanese, Taiwanese and Korean beauty items, so you know you’ll get something catered and personalized to your skin type! Definitely peruse the thoroughly hydrating gel creams and jelly masks, as well as the expansive makeup products in a diverse range of shades and tones.
1600 Post St.; 415-533-1181 / Website
Zen Aesthetics is an innovator in modern dermatology. With highly experienced aestheticians and skincare specialists, you can receive cutting-edge Intense Pulsed Light, Laser Hair Removal and Fractional Laser treatments to tighten and contour your face, along with the purchase of individual beauty products. These services are guaranteed to improve skin texture by ameliorating hyperpigmentation, acne scars and large pores.
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2350 Junipero Serra Blvd, Daly City; 650-758-1900 / Website
Korean-based Aritaum has more than 50 stores in North America, and the closest to San Francisco is Daly City. With the highest quality imported products, this is the place to obtain beneficial brands not found elsewhere, such as IOPE, Sulwhasoo, Laneige, and innisfree. These will not only add uniqueness to your collection, but also lavish refinement.
With the superior items from these impeccable shops, you will truly be glowing in the city! Keep pampering yourself with a trip to one of our favorite spas in San Francisco.
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