How do you say makeup in Korean?

Makeup is 화장 (hwajang). The verb to put on makeup is 화장하다 (hwajang hada), and to remove makeup is 화장을 지우다. The word for cosmetics overall is 화장품 (hwajangpum).

What is K-beauty skincare vocabulary in Korean?

Key K-beauty steps: 클렌징 (cleansing), 토너 (toner), 에센스 (essence), 크림 (cream), 선크림 (sunscreen). Sheet masks are 마스크팩. 보습 means moisturizing, and 피부 means skin.

How do you say sunscreen in Korean?

Sunscreen is 선크림 (seonkeurim), literally sun-cream. It's a staple in the K-beauty routine. SPF products are very popular in Korea — you'll see 선크림 everywhere in Korean pharmacies and beauty stores.

Korean Beauty WordsK-beauty & skincare words with romanization — free list

K-beauty has its own vocabulary: 화장품 (hwajangpum, cosmetics), 스킨케어 (skincare), and the key verb 화장하다 (to put on makeup). This free list covers Korean skincare steps, makeup products, and haircare with romanization.

Korean	Romanization	Meaning
화장품	hwajangpum	cosmetics
화장	hwajang	makeup
스킨케어	seukinkeeo	skincare
로션	rosyon	lotion / moisturizer
크림	keurim	cream
토너	toneo	toner
에센스	esenseu	essence / serum
마스크팩	maseukeu paek	sheet mask
선크림	seonkeurim	sunscreen
클렌징	keullenjing	cleansing
립스틱	ripseutik	lipstick
파운데이션	paundeiisyon	foundation
아이섀도	aisyaedo	eye shadow
마스카라	maseukara	mascara
향수	hyangsu	perfume
매니큐어	maenikyu'eo	nail polish
머리	meori	hair / head
미용실	miyongsil	hair salon / beauty salon
피부	pibu	skin
보습	boseup	moisturizing / hydration
거울	geoul	mirror
빗	bit	comb
샴푸	syampu	shampoo
비누	binu	soap

💡 Good to know

화장 means makeup (noun); 화장하다 = to put on makeup; 화장을 지우다 = to remove makeup. 화장품 = cosmetics overall. The Korean skincare routine (K-beauty) emphasizes layering: toner → essence → serum → moisturizer → sunscreen, each with its own Korean name.

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FAQ

How do you say makeup in Korean?: Makeup is 화장 (hwajang). The verb to put on makeup is 화장하다 (hwajang hada), and to remove makeup is 화장을 지우다. The word for cosmetics overall is 화장품 (hwajangpum).
What is K-beauty skincare vocabulary in Korean?: Key K-beauty steps: 클렌징 (cleansing), 토너 (toner), 에센스 (essence), 크림 (cream), 선크림 (sunscreen). Sheet masks are 마스크팩. 보습 means moisturizing, and 피부 means skin.
How do you say sunscreen in Korean?: Sunscreen is 선크림 (seonkeurim), literally sun-cream. It's a staple in the K-beauty routine. SPF products are very popular in Korea — you'll see 선크림 everywhere in Korean pharmacies and beauty stores.

Written by Alvin Lim Certified Korean Language Teacher (Level 2)