Korean Skincare Market 'Lost in Seoul' Heads to Penha de França

What happened

Time Out Lisboa reports on Lost in Seoul, an event centred on Korean beauty products in Lisbon. According to the listing, the gathering brings together 12 Korean skincare brands, and rounds out the offer with a DJ set and street food.

The event is organised by MiiN Cosmetics and takes place at Numa Sala, a venue in Penha de França, the neighbourhood lying just north-east of Lisbon's historic centre.

The Time Out piece was published on 22 October 2026, with the page's structured data carrying a timestamp of 21 October 2026. The source summary does not state opening hours, ticket prices or how long the market runs — those operational details are not included in the information available here.

Why it matters for international residents

K-beauty has become a mainstream category in Portugal, and Lisbon now has a retail scene to match. For international residents — particularly those from Asia, or anyone who already buys Korean skincare and has been ordering it online from abroad — an event that concentrates a dozen brands into one venue is a rare chance to compare textures, shades and formulations in person, rather than from product photos and reviews.

Penha de França is a mixed, residential part of the city rather than a tourist-heavy postcard district, which makes the location convenient for people who actually live in Lisbon. A market format with music and food also lowers the barrier for anyone who wants to browse without committing to a full shopping trip — useful if you are new to the city and still working out where to buy the products you used at home.

What to do next

• Check the source listing before travelling. Confirm the date, opening hours and whether entry is ticketed or free, since the available summary does not specify them.
• Look up the venue. Numa Sala is in Penha de França; check the address and the nearest metro or bus connections, as the neighbourhood sits uphill from the centre.
• Plan your brands. If you already use specific Korean products, note the 12 brands represented and check whether your usual ones are among them.
• Follow the organiser. MiiN Cosmetics is named as the organiser, so its own channels are the best place to catch last-minute changes or future editions.
• Bring a payment method that suits you. No information on card acceptance or pricing is available, so it is worth being prepared either way.

This briefing is for general information only and is not legal, tax, medical, or immigration advice.

Sources

• Time Out Lisboa, "Lost in Seoul", published 22 October 2026: https://www.timeout.pt/lisboa/pt/compras/lost-in-seoul