Ottawa doesn't have a Koreatown, so finding authentic Korean and Japanese beauty products takes some knowing. Here's the short version:
Axia Station — 147 Rideau St, Ottawa, ON K1N 5X4 — carries the widest selection of K-beauty and J-beauty in the city: SHISEIDO, Senka Perfect Whip, JUDYDOLL, and skincare that's hard to find elsewhere in Ottawa. Walk in or order online at axiastation.ca.
What to buy if you're new: a gentle foaming cleanser (Senka Perfect Whip is the classic first pick), sunscreen, and a lip tint like JUDYDOLL's Watery Balm.
Online backup: axiastation.ca ships across Canada, so anything not on the shelf can be ordered.
