Smart Scanning Guide for K-Beauty Stores
Essential tips when products lack visible labels or are tricky to photograph in stores.
Why Ingredients Might Be Missing on the Bottle
Under Korean Cosmetic Law, small items (under 10ml/10g) or compacts like cushions and lipsticks are legally permitted to omit ingredients on the primary container and list them on the outer paper box or official website only.
🏬 Olive Young vs Daiso Shopping Differences
Olive Young
Skincare items display paper boxes behind testers—scan the box! For makeup (cushions/lipsticks), boxes are stored in lower drawers, so screenshotting from the app is recommended.
Daiso
Some Daiso cosmetics print [Ingredients] directly on the bottle or back sticker even for small items. However, not all products have them, so check the label first.
⚠️ PickSafe is for cosmetics only. Over-the-counter medicines (ointments, antiseptics, pain patches) sold nearby are not supported.
🔍 Key Words to Look for on Labels
Instead of long usage guides or warnings, find either of these two words and capture the text below them.
※ Symbols like [ ], < >, or : do not matter—as long as the word is present, it will be recognized.
🌍 16 Languages Supported for Imported Cosmetics
Imported cosmetics from France (#1 importer), USA, Japan, Germany, and Italy can be scanned in their original language.
🌓 Tips for Lighting & Camera Focus
- 🌓 Avoid glare: Store ceiling lights wash out text. Tilt the product or phone about 15 degrees to deflect glare.
- 📏 Keep distance (15cm): Holding the phone too close blurs small text. Keep about 15cm (6 inches) away and tap the screen to focus.
- 🍾 Transparent bottles: Background clutter makes text unreadable. Place your palm or a dark notebook behind the bottle.
Disclaimer: The results provided by this application are for informational purposes only and do not constitute medical diagnosis or advice. Always perform a patch test before using new cosmetics.
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