Transformative Escapes Mood-Enhancing Spots for a Fresh Look

Recently, hot issues in the beauty industry are ‘eco-friendliness’, ‘naturalism’, and ‘vegan’. This trend can also be seen in Gangnam, where ‘clean beauty’, which has been proven around the world, is proposed according to strict standards. From external beauty to deep inner beauty, we dream of meaningful change that takes both people and the environment into consideration.

Garosu-gil Label C

Label C curates clean cosmetics that take people and the environment into consideration, focusing on the hottest issues such as ‘eco-friendliness’, ‘vegan’, and ‘naturalism’. The first flagship store of Label C, a clean beauty specialty shop of the fashion division of Samsung C&T, is located in Garosu-gil. We have gathered brands that even people who are sensitive to chemical ingredients in cosmetics can use with confidence, as they are made up of products that are proven by clean beauty shops around the world to be less irritating to the skin and good for the environment. BAMFORD, a British natural beauty brand containing plant-based extracts, has a diverse lineup ranging from diffusers to cleansing, foundation, and body products. You can also find various brands such as Maison Louis Marie, famous for its vegan perfume, and Absolution, a French natural clean beauty brand.

Garosu-gil Label C Garosu-gil 54

Gangnam Medical Tour Center

Gangnam, the world's best medical tourism city, operates the Gangnam Medical Tour Center to provide premium medical services to foreigners. When you enter the center located at Apgujeong Station, you can first receive specialized guidance by language at the information desk. You will receive all information for medical tourism, from airport pickup, interpretation, hospital information, hotel reservations, and information on nearby tourist attractions. The Healing Zone, which provides private healing time, provides opportunities to experience actual medical equipment, and has a community room and shared office, so it can also be used as a meeting place for the foreign community. Free Wi-Fi is provided and an unmanned robot cafe is also in operation, so it can be used as a space to relax in a cozy atmosphere.

Gangnam Medical Tour Center Apgujeong-ro 161 Gangnam Tourist Information Center 1st floor

Sulwhasoo Dosan Flagship Store

Sulwhasoo Dosan Flagship Store uses the metaphor of a ‘lantern’, a vessel containing warm light, and contains the history of Sulwhasoo since 1966. The entire building, from the basement to the fifth floor, has a bronze glow, and Sulwhasoo's oriental warmth has been incorporated into the architecture. The basement is a premium oriental medicine anti-aging spa that maximizes the efficacy with special tools using traditional Korean materials such as jade amber and white porcelain, the first floor is a heritage room that embodies the spirit of Sulwhasoo that has been in use since 1966, the second floor is a boutique where you can quickly find products and new products that can only be found at the Sulwhasoo Dosan Flagship Store, the third floor is a culture lounge where you can feel the culture of Sulwhasoo, and the fourth floor is a contemporary room. Oriental Medicine Balance Spa, the 5th floor consists of an outdoor lounge where you can fully enjoy the clear nature.

Sulwhasoo Dosan Flagship Store 18 Dosan-daero 45-gil

Dear Dahlia Dosan Flagship Store

The flagship store of Dear Dahlia, a 100% vegan brand inspired by the dahlia flower, is located near Dosan Park. We oppose the use of animal ingredients, which are commonly used in color cosmetics, and introduce products that use natural ingredients to keep the skin moisturized without irritation. Dosan Flagship Store is filled with photo spots here and there, taking full advantage of the neat and colorful beautiful image of dahlia flowers. The first floor is a beauty atelier where you can experience a variety of products, including Dear Dahlia's new products, and the second floor is a vegan cafe & bakery where you can taste brunch and desserts that are popular with celebrities.

Space C

A complex cultural space established by Coreana Cosmetics. This space, which seeks to create a new culture through the harmony of traditional and modern culture, houses the Koreana Cosmetic Museum, the only specialized museum in Korea that introduces Korea's traditional makeup culture, and the Koreana Art Museum, which showcases modern art. In particular, the Koreana Museum of Art provides inspiration to people by operating exhibitions and programs that encompass not only visual art but also various genres such as music, theater, dance, and literature.