The myeongdong pharmacy that starts with a skin test
Measure, then consult, then choose. Slots are taken in 30-minute increments, any time this myeongdong pharmacy is open.
The shelf is not the starting point. Your skin is.
Walk into most shops and the recommendation comes from whatever is on promotion. At this myeongdong pharmacy it comes from a reading: the device checks moisture, pores and pigmentation, and you see the result on screen while the pharmacist explains it. Slots can be reserved in 30-minute increments through the official booking page.
The skin test and consultation, filmed on the shop floor.
① Reserve a slot
Pick a time in 30-minute increments on the official booking page. Walk-ins are welcome too, subject to how busy the floor is.
② Measure
The device reads your current condition — moisture, pores, pigmentation. The result appears on the screen beside you.
③ Talk to the pharmacist
A pharmacist goes through the result with you, explaining ingredients and the order to use them in. The desk carries an ingredient chart in four languages.
④ Take only what fits
Only the items that match the reading get recommended. Tax refund and global shipping can be arranged straight afterwards.
The skin test is a measurement to make your current skin condition visible. It is not a medical diagnosis and does not replace treatment. Tell the pharmacist about any medication you are taking.
Book a skin testSkin playing up while you're in Myeongdong?
Walk-ins are fine, but booking the skin test means no waiting. This korea pharmacy is open 09:00–23:30, every single day.