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์ธ๋„ค์ผ
๐ŸŒŸ Why Memorable Naming Sells in K-Beauty

 

Hey beauty lovers!

in skincare, itโ€™s not just the formula that wins hearts. A name that sticks in your head can be the difference between sitting on the shelf and going viral. Letโ€™s break down why naming = marketing ๐Ÿ‘‡
 



 

๐ŸงŠ Naming That Mirrors the USP

 

- When a product name spells out its unique effect, shoppers instantly get it.

 

*Menoqueen Bubble Mask
A bubbly texture mask that works in 30 seconds โ€” the name โ€œBubble Maskโ€ directly signals both the form and benefit.

 

*Medicube Zero Pore Pad
No fluff, just straight to the point: โ€œZero Poreโ€ says pore-tightening loud and clear. It became Amazonโ€™s No.1 K-beauty product thanks to this clarity.

 

- Clear, descriptive names = easy recall and faster checkout.

 



 

๐Ÿ’ฌ Borrowing the Consumerโ€™s Language

 

- Sometimes the best names come from users themselves. Brands that adopt these nicknames create intimacy and organic buzz.

 

*Celimax Jiwoo Gae Pad
Originally a cleansing pad, but fans nicknamed it โ€œJiwoo Gae (์ง€์šฐ๊ฐœ, eraser)โ€ because it wipes makeup so well. The brand embraced it, and the quirky name stuck.

 

*Arencia Tteokslime Cleanser
The mochi-like texture earned it the pet name โ€œTteokslime (=rice cake slime) Cleanser.โ€ The texture alone became the productโ€™s signature.

 

- Fan-made nicknames evolve into viral branding assets.

 



 

โœจ Fun, Visual, and Sticky

 

- Great names spark imagery and emotions. You hear it once, and you remember.

 

*Equalberry Swimming Pool Toner
Just saying โ€œSwimming Poolโ€ makes you think of cool, splashy hydration. The name perfectly aligns with its watery, refreshing formula.

 

*Numbuzin Dark Spot Ampoule (โ€œํ”์ ์•ฐํ”Œโ€)
Instead of a long, scientific name, it simply became โ€œํ”์ ์•ฐํ”Œโ€ (Scar Ampoule). Straight to the concern, straight to the memory.

 

*Mimmua Icy Sherbet Gel
The word โ€œSherbetโ€ immediately conjures up cold, melting refreshment. Perfect for a cooling moisturizer designed for hot climates.

 

- Playful, sensory names turn into mini-marketing campaigns on their own.

 



 

๐Ÿ“ˆ Why It Works

 

- Shoppers recall names before functions.

- A fun, sticky name spreads faster in reviews, hashtags, and word-of-mouth.

- In a crowded market, naming is the sharpest way to cut through noise.

 



 

๐ŸŒŠ The Big Picture

 

From Zero Pore Pad to Swimming Pool Toner and Icy Sherbet Gel, K-beauty keeps proving that names are not just labels theyโ€™re brand stories in one line. A memorable name makes consumers smile, remember, and recommend. And thatโ€™s how products go from shelves to viral hits.

 

 

 101Comments
  1. ์ธ๋„ค์ผ
    ์—ฌ์„ฑ
    ์˜ˆ๋ฏผํ•œ
    1 mo. ago
    โ€œIcy Sherbet Gelโ€ is literally the cutest name ever. I bought it just because of the name ๐Ÿ˜‚
    ์ธ๋„ค์ผ
    ๋‚จ์„ฑ
    ๋งˆ๋ฅธ
    1 mo. ago
    Oh, howโ€™s that product? I was curious about it
    ์ธ๋„ค์ผ
    ์—ฌ์„ฑ
    ์˜ˆ๋ฏผํ•œ
    1 mo. ago
    @๋‚จ์„ฑ/๋งˆ๋ฅธ Itโ€™s cooling just like the name says. Yep, super refreshing!
  2. ์ธ๋„ค์ผ
    ๋‚จ์„ฑ
    ์˜ˆ๋ฏผํ•œ
    1 mo. ago
    Honestly, sometimes the names feel too gimmicky. Like, do I really want โ€œTteokslimeโ€ on my bathroom shelf?
  3. ์ธ๋„ค์ผ
    ์—ฌ์„ฑ
    ์ฝค๋น„๋„ค์ด์…˜
    1 mo. ago
    Zero Pore Pad is a perfect example of clear communication. Straight to the point = easy buy.
  4. ์ธ๋„ค์ผ
    ์—ฌ์„ฑ
    ์ฝค๋น„๋„ค์ด์…˜
    1 mo. ago
    I actually discovered Celimax because of the โ€œJiwoo Gaeโ€ nickname. Fans are better marketers than brands sometimes.
    ์ธ๋„ค์ผ
    Female
    Combination
    1 mo. ago
    fr ๐Ÿ˜‚ same here haha
  5. ์ธ๋„ค์ผ
    ์—ฌ์„ฑ
    ๊ธฐ๋ฆ„์ง„
    1 mo. ago
    Not gonna lie, names like โ€œIcy Sherbet Gelโ€ make me hungry more than anything lol
  6. ์ธ๋„ค์ผ
    ์—ฌ์„ฑ
    ์ •์ƒ
    1 mo. ago
    Naming works, but only if the product delivers. Otherwise itโ€™s just fancy packaging with a catchy label.
    ์ธ๋„ค์ผ
    ๋‚จ์„ฑ
    ์˜ˆ๋ฏผํ•œ
    1 mo. ago
    Exactly! Thatโ€™s why the best brands have both catchy name + real results
  7. ์ธ๋„ค์ผ
    ์—ฌ์„ฑ
    ์˜ˆ๋ฏผํ•œ
    1 mo. ago
    Whatโ€™s the product in pic 4?
    ์ธ๋„ค์ผ
    ์—ฌ์„ฑ
    ๊ธฐ๋ฆ„์ง„
    1 mo. ago
    Pretty sure thatโ€™s the sherbet gel
  8. ์ธ๋„ค์ผ
    Female
    Dry
    1 mo. ago
    Can confirm. bought the Bubble Mask because of the name, stayed because the texture was insane
  9. ์ธ๋„ค์ผ
    Female
    Sensitive
    1 mo. ago
    Interesting!
  10. ์ธ๋„ค์ผ
    Female
    Combination
    1 mo. ago
    Sometimes the names are too playful for my taste. I prefer sleek, scientific branding
  11. ์ธ๋„ค์ผ
    Female
    Combination
    1 mo. ago
    I think names like โ€œSwimming Pool Tonerโ€ or โ€œIcy Sherbet Gelโ€ are fun, but they make skincare sound like candy โœจ
    ์ธ๋„ค์ผ
    Female
    Combination
    1 mo. ago
    Thatโ€™s the point though! It makes them memorable. Iโ€™d rather remember โ€œSherbetโ€ than some chemical-sounding name.
    ์ธ๋„ค์ผ
    Female
    Oily
    1 mo. ago
    @Female/Combination Sure, but skincare is about results. If the product doesnโ€™t work, the name is just fluff
    ์ธ๋„ค์ผ
    Female
    Combination
    1 mo. ago
    @Female/Oily But a catchy name gets you to try it in the first place. No one buys a boring โ€œHydrating Lotion #32.
    ์ธ๋„ค์ผ
    Male
    Sensitive
    1 mo. ago
    I actually skipped โ€œTteokslime Cleanserโ€ because the name grossed me out. Not all quirky names are good marketing
    ์ธ๋„ค์ผ
    Female
    Normal
    1 mo. ago
    @Male/Sensitive Funny, I bought it BECAUSE of the name. I thought, โ€œrice cake slime? I need to see this texture ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ
  12. ์ธ๋„ค์ผ
    Female
    Sensitive
    1 mo. ago
    Icy Sherbet Gel? Sounds intersting
  13. ์ธ๋„ค์ผ
    Female
    Oily
    12 days ago
    Fun is great; clarity on PDP still sells me.
  14. ์ธ๋„ค์ผ
    Female
    Normal
    12 days ago
    Catchy, not gonna lie.
  15. ์ธ๋„ค์ผ
    Female
    Normal
    12 days ago
    Any AOV uplift data?
  16. ์ธ๋„ค์ผ
    Female
    Sensitive
    11 days ago
    User made names can backfire if the formula changes. Keep it consistent, please.
  17. ์ธ๋„ค์ผ
    Female
    Sensitive
    11 days ago
    Fun names sell, but I still check allergens and fragrance right away.
  18. ์ธ๋„ค์ผ
    Female
    Normal
    10 days ago
    Tactile words like โ€œwhippedโ€ or โ€œsherbetโ€ trigger senses, clever move.
  19. ์ธ๋„ค์ผ
    Female
    Normal
    10 days ago
    Clever naming, but donโ€™t bait and switch with tiny active percentages.
  20. ์ธ๋„ค์ผ
    Male
    Normal
    10 days ago
    Great list. Any examples that flopped because the name confused shoppers?
  21. ์ธ๋„ค์ผ
    Female
    Normal
    9 days ago
    โ€œSwimming Poolโ€ makes me think watery toner, not sticky essence, nice alignment.
  22. ์ธ๋„ค์ผ
    Female
    Normal
    9 days ago
    If the name is iconic, make refills so the bottle becomes collectible. I would.
  23. ์ธ๋„ค์ผ
    Female
    Combination
    8 days ago
    Tteokslime Cleanser makes me hungry and curious. Is it low pH?
  24. ์ธ๋„ค์ผ
    Female
    Normal
    8 days ago
    Short, visual, memorable, that is marketing in one line.
  25. ์ธ๋„ค์ผ
    Female
    Normal
    7 days ago
    Nicknames can travel. Translation accuracy matters across markets.
  26. ์ธ๋„ค์ผ
    Female
    Normal
    7 days ago
    I love playful names, but I hate misleading claims. The line is thin, be careful.
  27. ์ธ๋„ค์ผ
    Female
    Dry
    6 days ago
    If the name promises glow, I expect glow, not just sparkle on packaging.
  28. ์ธ๋„ค์ผ
    Female
    Oily
    6 days ago
    Mimmua Icy Sherbet Gel sounds cold already, great for heat waves.
  29. ์ธ๋„ค์ผ
    Female
    Normal
    6 days ago
    Naming helps hashtags. I still want before and afters in daylight.
  30. ์ธ๋„ค์ผ
    Female
    Normal
    6 days ago
    If a name writes a story, Iโ€™ll test it. If results match, I repurchase.
  31. ์ธ๋„ค์ผ
    Male
    Sensitive
    5 days ago
    Zero Pore Pad is blunt and I like blunt. Does it over exfoliate if used daily?
  32. ์ธ๋„ค์ผ
    Female
    Combination
    5 days ago
    Scar Ampoule is unforgettable. Does it target PIH more or texture more?
  33. ์ธ๋„ค์ผ
    Female
    Normal
    5 days ago
    โ€œZero Poreโ€ vs โ€œpore blurringโ€, which is more accurate legally, cheers?
  34. ์ธ๋„ค์ผ
    Male
    Normal
    4 days ago
    Do names affect return rates? Curious if clearer names reduce disappointment.
  35. ์ธ๋„ค์ผ
    Male
    Normal
    4 days ago
    Medicube Zero Pore reads strong. Please publish pore measurement methods. Thanks.
  36. ์ธ๋„ค์ผ
    Male
    Normal
    4 days ago
    Icy Sherbet Gel says cooling comfort, show in use numbers so I know it is not just words.
  37. ์ธ๋„ค์ผ
    Female
    Normal
    3 days ago
    Names from fans feel intimate. I love when brands adopt them with credit.
  38. ์ธ๋„ค์ผ
    Female
    Normal
    3 days ago
    โ€œSwimming Pool Tonerโ€ paints a picture, I remember it instantly. Spot on.
  39. ์ธ๋„ค์ผ
    Female
    Combination
    3 days ago
    Swimming Pool Toner sounds fresh, I picture a light splashy layer under sunscreen.
  40. ์ธ๋„ค์ผ
    Female
    Normal
    3 days ago
    Bold Bullet Glam will trend, make sure the cap locks so bags stay clean.
  41. ์ธ๋„ค์ผ
    Female
    Combination
    3 days ago
    Any AOV/repeatโ€‘purchase data to share?
  42. ์ธ๋„ค์ผ
    Female
    Combination
    3 days ago
    Memorable names make discovery easier guilty as charged.
  43. ์ธ๋„ค์ผ
    Female
    Combination
    3 days ago
    Catchy names make me click so fastโ€ฆ but clarity on PDP still matters pls.
  44. ์ธ๋„ค์ผ
    Female
    Normal
    3 days ago
    Zero Pore Pad is clear, I still expect a line that results vary by skin type.
  45. ์ธ๋„ค์ผ
    Female
    Combination
    3 days ago
    Swimming Pool makes me expect a watery feel, a mist version would match the image.
  46. ์ธ๋„ค์ผ
    Female
    Normal
    3 days ago
    Bubble concepts should rinse clean, residue ruins the fun.
  47. ์ธ๋„ค์ผ
    Female
    Dry
    3 days ago
    Any AOV or repeatโ€‘buy data?
  48. ์ธ๋„ค์ผ
    Female
    Normal
    3 days ago
    โ€œBubble Maskโ€ says exactly what it is. A timer guide would help beginners.
  49. ์ธ๋„ค์ผ
    Male
    Normal
    3 days ago
    When the name says the USP, I remember it and I buy it once to test.
  50. ์ธ๋„ค์ผ
    Female
    Normal
    2 days ago
    Editorial names need editorial photos, show texture under natural light.
  51. ์ธ๋„ค์ผ
    Male
    Normal
    2 days ago
    Some names go too cute. I want clarity, INCI first, vibe second.
  52. ์ธ๋„ค์ผ
    Female
    Combination
    2 days ago
    Fun helps discovery; clarity on PDP seals the deal for me.
  53. ์ธ๋„ค์ผ
    Male
    Normal
    2 days ago
    Cute titles should not bury INCI, I want the ingredient list easy to find.
  54. ์ธ๋„ค์ผ
    Female
    Sensitive
    2 days ago
    Cute names make me click SO fast ๐Ÿ˜ณ but clarity still matters!
  55. ์ธ๋„ค์ผ
    Female
    Normal
    2 days ago
    Swimming Pool makes me expect a mist or watery essence, not a heavy toner.
  56. ์ธ๋„ค์ผ
    Female
    Oily
    2 days ago
    Names that age badlyโ€ฆ yikes risk to watch.
  57. ์ธ๋„ค์ผ
    Female
    Normal
    2 days ago
    Short labels help shelf browsing, long phrases wrap and are hard to read.
  58. ์ธ๋„ค์ผ
    Male
    Normal
    2 days ago
    Scar Ampoule speaks plainly, I prefer names that skip big promises.
  59. ์ธ๋„ค์ผ
    Male
    Normal
    2 days ago
    Tteokslime Cleanser sounds bouncy, I still check surfactants so it does not strip.
  60. ์ธ๋„ค์ผ
    Female
    Normal
    2 days ago
    Fan nicknames make launches warmer, give credit where it started and keep it respectful.
  61. ์ธ๋„ค์ผ
    Female
    Normal
    2 days ago
    Sherbet wording is fun, include a clear do not eat note for safety.
  62. ์ธ๋„ค์ผ
    Female
    Combination
    2 days ago
    Tteokslime could make me think thick, please mention rinse speed and slip.
  63. ์ธ๋„ค์ผ
    Female
    Dry
    2 days ago
    Cute names make me click (guilty).
  64. ์ธ๋„ค์ผ
    Female
    Normal
    2 days ago
    Simple names are easier to search online, that is a real advantage.
  65. ์ธ๋„ค์ผ
    Female
    Sensitive
    2 days ago
    Edge cases: names that age badly risk to watch.
  66. ์ธ๋„ค์ผ
    Male
    Normal
    1 day ago
    Zero Pore is ambitious, add pore look improvement wording to stay cautious.
  67. ์ธ๋„ค์ผ
    Female
    Normal
    1 day ago
    Some names are cute and then confusing at checkout, keep the INCI easy to find.
  68. ์ธ๋„ค์ผ
    Female
    Dry
    1 day ago
    Fun names are great, but clarity still matters on PDPs.
  69. ์ธ๋„ค์ผ
    Male
    Normal
    1 day ago
    Too many quirky names at once can feel noisy, one clear story per line is better.
  70. ์ธ๋„ค์ผ
    Female
    Normal
    1 day ago
    Bubble Mask tells me fast routine, thirty seconds feels playful and direct.
  71. ์ธ๋„ค์ผ
    Female
    Sensitive
    1 day ago
    Any stats linking fun names to repeat buys? so curious.
  72. ์ธ๋„ค์ผ
    Female
    Combination
    1 day ago
    Names matter.
  73. ์ธ๋„ค์ผ
    Female
    Sensitive
    1 day ago
    Icy Sherbet Gel tells me cooling comfort, please show in use temperature data too.
  74. ์ธ๋„ค์ผ
    Female
    Oily
    1 day ago
    Would love examples that boosted search share.
  75. ์ธ๋„ค์ผ
    Male
    Normal
    1 day ago
    Some terms do not travel well, check meanings in other languages before global launch.
  76. ์ธ๋„ค์ผ
    Female
    Normal
    22 hr. ago
    Names that feel like a mood push me to make a set, toner then gel then balm.
  77. ์ธ๋„ค์ผ
    Female
    Oily
    22 hr. ago
    Examples that boosted search share pls.
  78. ์ธ๋„ค์ผ
    Female
    Normal
    22 hr. ago
    One focused story per line works better than a pile of quirky terms.
  79. ์ธ๋„ค์ผ
    Female
    Normal
    22 hr. ago
    Texture first branding works on video, add refill pouches to keep it practical.
  80. ์ธ๋„ค์ผ
    Female
    Normal
    21 hr. ago
    Sticky product names make discovery sooo much easier.
  81. ์ธ๋„ค์ผ
    Female
    Normal
    20 hr. ago
    A memorable name gets me to test once, formula keeps me coming back.
  82. ์ธ๋„ค์ผ
    Female
    Combination
    19 hr. ago
    Any data tying quirky names to repeat purchase or AOV?
  83. ์ธ๋„ค์ผ
    Female
    Normal
    17 hr. ago
    Sherbet wording is cute, please note that it is not for eating to avoid confusion.
  84. ์ธ๋„ค์ผ
    Female
    Oily
    17 hr. ago
    If the name hints at cooling, show how the finish behaves under sunscreen.
  85. ์ธ๋„ค์ผ
    Female
    Dry
    14 hr. ago
    Texture first names fit short video, refill pouches would turn views into repeat buys.
  86. ์ธ๋„ค์ผ
    Female
    Oily
    11 hr. ago
    Edge case: names that age badly how do brands futureโ€‘proof?
  87. ์ธ๋„ค์ผ
    Female
    Combination
    9 hr. ago
    Any stats on fun names โ†’ repeat buys? need receipts
  88. ์ธ๋„ค์ผ
    Female
    Normal
    9 hr. ago
    Zero Pore is a bold phrase, I would add pore look improvement language to keep it cautious.
  89. ์ธ๋„ค์ผ
    Male
    Normal
    9 hr. ago
    Zero Pore can set high expectations, add a realistic line that results vary by skin.
  90. ์ธ๋„ค์ผ
    Female
    Normal
    5 hr. ago
    Bubble Mask as a name sets a 30 second vibe, I want a timer on the cap for fun.
  91. ์ธ๋„ค์ผ
    Female
    Normal
    4 hr. ago
    Zero Pore Pad reads clear and fast, the function is in the name which helps new shoppers.
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