‘My skin has never looked better’: White House official Karoline Leavitt praises K-beauty
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White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt posting her Korean skincare haul on Instagram.
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SEOUL - White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt has praised Korean skincare, commenting that her “skin has never looked better” after using skincare products purchased during her visit to South Korea, local media reported on Nov 5.
According to local daily Chosun Ilbo, Ms Leavitt, who accompanied US President Donald Trump on a two-day trip for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) summit in Gyeongju, said she “loved South Korea and the Korean people” and hopes to return in the future.
On Oct 29, Ms Leavitt made an unannounced visit to the Olive Young Hwangnam branch, where she reportedly spent around 20 minutes shopping. Later, she posted an Instagram Story to her 2.6 million followers
She was accompanied by US political adviser Margo Martin, who also bought several Korean beauty products, including an emulsion from Mamonde.
During their stay, Ms Leavitt and Ms Martin were spotted strolling around Gyeongju’s popular Hwangridan Street, enjoying gelato and chatting casually with passers-by and YouTube streamers who caught them on camera.
According to local reports, many Apec delegates returned home with Korean sheet masks as souvenirs. THE KOREA HERALD/ASIA NEWS NETWORK
