The Weekly Essence · Issue No. 15 · Sun, Sep 27
By Ullim 을림 · Your K-beauty concierge

GOODAL's retinol eye cream is 37% below its typical price — and two sellers agree
GOODAL's Black Carrot Vita A Retinol Eye Cream (30 ml) is $13.86 at DodoSkin, about 37% below the ~$22.18 it typically sold for over the last 60 days. StyleKorean is right alongside at $14.00, so two independent sellers sit at the low, while Olive Young is still $28.00 — the old price, today. It held $22.18 for a month and a half before stepping down on September 21, and it has stayed at $13.86 for seven days. Verified and in stock as of Sep 27, 2026.
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This week's best value
- By Wishtrend Green Tea & Enzyme Powder Wash (110 g)·StyleKorean✓ verified·$14.40(as of 2026-09-27)Compare →
- SOME BY MI AHA-BHA-PHA 30 Days Miracle Toner (150 ml)·DodoSkin✓ verified·$15.64(as of 2026-09-27)Compare →
- iUNIK Propolis Vitamin Synergy Serum (50 ml)·StyleKorean✓ verified·$16.80(as of 2026-09-27)Compare →
Biggest drop
GOODAL Black Carrot Vita A Retinol Eye Cream (30 ml)
DodoSkin · $22.18$13.86(as of 2026-09-27)
Authenticity tip
Common questions
- Where's the cheapest authentic By Wishtrend Green Tea & Enzyme Powder Wash (110 g) right now?
- As of September 27, 2026, it's $14.40 at StyleKorean (verified authentic).
- Is StyleKorean a legit place to buy K-beauty?
- Yes — StyleKorean is on our verified authorized-source list. We verify every retailer for authenticity before we list it.
- Is the GOODAL Black Carrot Vita A Retinol Eye Cream (30 ml) deal real?
- Yes — as of September 27, 2026, it's $13.86 at DodoSkin, down from $22.18.
- How does The K-Beauty Plug decide the best value?
- We verify each retailer for authenticity, then rank by value — never by who pays.
More to explore

In the makeup aisle
TIRTIR Mask Fit Make Up Fixer is ~9% below its typical price
A setting spray for under nine dollars: $8.91 at DodoSkin ($9.00 at StyleKorean), against a ~$9.80 usual. As of Sep 27, 2026.
Honest check
SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Ampoule — the lowest authentic price, not a markdown
Cheapest authentic seller is $22.00 at Nuriglow, but that is about $3 above its ~$18.70 typical, so it is the real thing at the best current price, not a drop. As of Sep 27, 2026.
The Watchlist
- Anua 8 Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Gentle Foaming Cleanser — 19% below its typical priceDodoSkin $8.91 (StyleKorean $9.00)
- CLIO Sharp So Simple Waterproof Pencil Liner — 18% below its typical priceStyleKorean $9.00 (Delivered $9.80)
- TOCOBO Cica Calming Gel Cream (75 ml) — 11% below its typical priceDodoSkin $17.33 (StyleKorean $17.50)
See you next Sunday,
— Ullim 을림 · Your K-beauty concierge
Prices as of September 27, 2026. Some links may earn us a small commission at no cost to you — it never affects our rankings. We rank by value, not by who pays. ← Back to the archive