Korean beauty websites - any recommendations?

[MotherWol]

Does anyone have any tips on good/reliable websites for Korean beauty brands? I've been using and really liking the Etude House sunscreen, and need to restock, previously I bought through eBay but I'm thinking about trying out some other products as well. Has anyone shopped with YesStyle or Stylevana, or are there other good sites I should check out for K-beauty?

I wouldn’t use either of the ones you mentioned.

I use pure Seoul, they also have a shop in London, Beauty & Seoul. Both UK based and quick shipping. There’s also Soko Glam but their US based shipping can take a while.

I've shopped with both yesstyle and stylevana. Yesstyle is in South Korea and so long as you're buying a lot of things at once it's a good option (just check everything is in stock on the listing) and it arrives reasonably quickly, two weeks at most.

Stylevana is based in Hong Kong and competes a lot more heavily on price especially if you sign up to their loyalty program (but don't ever agree to their newsletter, they send out a barrage of them and its really difficult to successfully unsubscribe). But even if you make sure everything you've put in your cart is in stock it's not always the case and you may still be waiting a long time for it to get shipped. Which is fine if you're not in a hurry as the prices are super low especially when there's a special sale happening but assume at least three weeks before anything shows up and potentially having to chase their iffy customer service.

UK based ones always tend to be more expensive and a better option if you need a few things but do also check the brand specific sites, some have European based ones, I know for sure Misha does but I think etude house may as well.

Thanks @LutonBeds Pure Seoul is doable for me so will take a look in store - they do mini sizes so that might be a good way to try out some new products. @botemp the popups on Stylevana were already irritating me so I think the newsletters would be even worse! Good tip on the brand specific sites, will check that out. Now that I'm wearing SPF more regularly it really has to be one with a nice texture or else I end up skipping it, so I'm prepared to pay a bit more for a brand I'll actually use.

I've used both YesStyle and Stylevana and never had any issues. As long as you're aware that delivery can take a few weeks.

If you're looking for Korean SPF recs I really like the The Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun : Rice + Probiotics SPF50+ and the SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum SPF50+.

I ordered the advent calendar from Stylevana. It arrived pretty quickly. No issues.

I also recommend the Beauty of Joseon spf. I must be on my tenth tube now. Don't think I've ever stuck with one spf for so long.

I usually order from stylvana, never had any issues. Great for a large order and if you're happy to wait a couple of weeks for delivery. My last delivery came after two weeks. But yes, do check that the items you're purchasing are in stock. Made the mistake before not checking and it took absolutely ages to arrive. The SPFs @botemp has recommended are also my two favourites!