If you're into skincare TikTok, you'll know that Korean beauty treatments are no joke. South Korea especially is a mecca for all things glass skin and glossy hair. They're world leaders when it comes to procedures, and years ahead when it comes to topical innovations, as well.
Seoul is definitely the capital, but if you can't make it, Sydney is home to a few spots that will give you the Korean beauty treatment experience without the flight. From scalp spas to makeup colour analysis, find the RUSSH guide to K-beauty below.
Arisoo Spa
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Arisoo is a female Korean bathhouse with locations in Paddington and Chatswood. It's a traditional spa — you soak, steam and get scrubbed down (nude, if you wish). Perfect for anyone who wants to elevate the classic sauna experience.
April Brodie Golki Facial
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April Brodie is a well known Sydney facialist, famous for her rigorous massage technique. Her signature Golki Fusion facial gets right into the fascia to sculpt, lift and give you super glassy skin.
Beauty Unnie Aesthetics
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Beauty Unnie is an in the know K beauty clinic in Strathfield that perform facials, scalp treatments and waxing. What's amazing is that they sell memberships for discounted treatments, and program facials for different skincare concerns. The 9-step Aroma Spa scalp treatment sounds incredible.
Kim's Healthcare Clinic
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Kim's Healthcare Clinic is apparently the place to go for a traditional Korean massage. With stacks of 5-star reviews, the massage combines Swedish, Shiatsu and Thai massage techniques to relieve muscle tension while promoting positive energy flow. Sign us up.
Miyoungs Skin Clinic
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This is the spot to go for glossy, glassy, bouncy skin. They offer a range of different intensive or invasive treatments, but also facials designed to hydrate, refine pores and smooth out skin texture.
Studio Peona Colour Analysis
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Korean colour analysis anyone? While not exactly a beauty treatment, Studio Peona will work out if you're a cool winter or warm summer, determining the clothing, hair and makeup colours that will best enhance your features.
L'Amour Skin Clinic
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L'Amour Skin Clinic is well known for its signature glass skin treatment, a treatment involving a deep cleanse, steam, hydrabrasion, micro-needling, a mask and skincare. Expect deep hydration and a dewy finish.
Boniik Store
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If you prefer to do your Korean beauty treatments at home, Boniik in Sydney CBD has everything from Biodance collagen masks to Beauty of Joseon skincare. Don't sleep on it.
Images: April Brodie
