Whip It Up in Seongsu: Make Your Own Skincare at WHIPPED House
In the heart of Seongsu-dong in Seoul, the air buzzes with the excitement of pop-ups and emerging beauty stores. One of the places getting a lot of attention due to their viral concoctions is WHIPPED House.
While WHIPPED is going viral online for its amazingly soft and rejuvenating skincare products, visitors can experience the magic of whipping in person when they visit, learning how to create their very own WHIPPED product and, in the process, appreciating the craftsmanship and the brand’s distinctive ethos and style. Was I excited to see what WHIPPED was all about? I sure was.
If you want to do more than just shop at WHIPPED House, keep reading to join their WHIPPED Class!
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Basic Info
Address: 16 Seongsui-ro 20-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul (서울 성동구 성수이로20길 16)
Hours: Every day: 11:00am ~ 8:00pm
Join A WHIPPED Class: Sign up to join a WHIPPED Class on Creatrip. Creatrip is the exclusive provider of this experience for foreigners.
What To Know About WHIPPED
WHIPPED is a Korean skincare brand that reimagines beauty with an entirely vegan product line inspired by homemade recipes. With a focus on light, airy textures reminiscent of whipped cream, WHIPPED combines fresh, nutrient-rich ingredients with a strong commitment to sustainability. They aim to make products that feel as delicate as they are powerful, matching the effectiveness of the most advanced skincare treatments.
Whipping It Up At WHIPPED House
At WHIPPED House in Seongsu, you can spend your time with staff showing you the ins and outs of their products, but you can also sign up to create your own Whipped cleanser on site.
Step-by-Step Experience
Identify Your Ideal Cleanser: The session begins with a tailored skin assessment that helps you choose the cleanser that suits your complexion. Whether you opt for the bright Yuja Grapefruit, the gentle Fig Butter, or the intriguing Mug Tree formula, each option provides a customized touch to your beauty routine.
Skin Analysis: After making your choice based on the descriptions of the products, you’ll go and have an actual skin analysis. The staff will do a quick review of what the analysis says and ask what cleanser you chose at the start. If you chose a good option for your skin, no changes necessary. If they think one will be better suited for you, they’ll let you know.
A Tutorial on Whipping: With a pre-made cleanser base at hand, you measure, mix, and shape it to your desired consistency, much like a cooking class with a beauty twist.
I wouldn’t say this is so much a cooking class as it is a whipping class though, just to be clear. We don’t work with any of the ingredients. We just measure, whip, and squeeze.
Whipping until it’s the right consistency and texture is not as easy as you think though. Staff sets the timer and we are told to whisk whisk whisk until the bell rings and, trust me, your arm will get a bit tired. It’s a fun rather funny activity as you look around the table at everyone whisking like mad trying to get a perfectly whipped product.
After whipping, we scoop the entirety of the product into a icing bag to try and make it as beautiful and decadent as WHIPPED seems to. Don’t worry, again, staff will jump in to ensure you end up with a fantastic product to take home.
Packaging with Panache: Add a personal touch by wrapping your creation in a style that reflects your personality. Choose from some fun decorations, add them to your box, and you’ll have your own take-home gift.
WHIPPED goes above and beyond so you end up taking home the cleanser that you made, extra travel-sized goods, we got a scratcher to take over to the shop to win another prize (I got a bag), and anything you purchase in shop is 30% off as a class attendee.
Key Details
- Duration & Reservation: The class lasts about 40 minutes, and you need to secure your spot at least three days in advance. Sign up to join a WHIPPED Class on Creatrip.
- Age & Language: Participants must be 14 or older (younger guests can join if accompanied by a guardian). Sessions are available in Korean, English, and basic Japanese, ensuring a welcoming environment for everyone.
What Else To Do In Seongsu
Guide to Seongsu-dong: There are so many fantastic things to do in Seongsu-dong. Before exploring, make sure you check out my guide to Seongsu so you know where to go and what to see.
Amore Seongsu: Amore Seongsu is a multi-space beauty lounge of sorts spanning three floors, a creation of Amore Pacific, the 12th largest cosmetics company globally. Explore over 30 of their brands, including Sulwhasoo, Laneige, Mamonde, Ryeo, mise en scène, IOPE, ETUDE, Innisfree, and HERA.
Visitors are welcomed into the beauty play space to try a ton of products completely free and you can get free samples in very good sizes to take home too, on top of various beauty experiences. Basically, whenever you’re stopping into Seongsu, make sure you walk through here.
Monami Flagship Store: Established in 1963, Monami revolutionized the stationery industry with its groundbreaking Monami 153 ballpoint pen. Conceived by the company’s first president, Song Sam-seok, this pen became a staple in the lives of Koreans, offering convenience and durability.
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