Must-Buy Products from Olive Young in Korea: 2024 Summer Version

Jaehyeon
20 May 2024
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"Discover the top-rated and best-selling products from Korea's leading beauty brand, Olive Young!"



OLIVE YOUNG is the must-visit place in Korea as you know as well.

If you hesitate to what you should buy something in OLIVE YOUNG, please enjoy these posts today. I'll show you the best products. 

As a “Black Olive,” the highest level of Olive Young membership, you can trust that these are the products I really recommend.๐Ÿ’š

*Most of the images used in this blog are from OLIVE YOUNG official website.



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1. Skin Care

   1-1. NUMBUZIN No. 3 Super Glowing Essence Toner

   1-2. VT Reedle Shot 100 Essence

   1-3. d'Alba White Truffle First Spray Serum

   1-4. AESTURA Atobarrier 365 Cream

   1-5. Torriden Dive In Low Molecular Hyaluronic Acid Toner

   1-6. ILLIYOON Ceramide Ato Lotion

   1-7. MEDIHEAL Tea Tree Calming Moisture Ampoule

   1-8. SKINFOOD Carrot Carotene Calming Water Pad Special Set

2. Color Makeup Products

   2-1. rom&nd Juicy Lasting Tint

   2-2. nuse Liquid Care Cheek

   2-3. NATURE REPUBLIC Honey Melting Lip

   2-4. AOU Glowy Tint Balm

   2-5. WAKEMAKE Soft Blurring Eye Palette 6 color

   2-6. [WINTER's Pick] espoir Real Eye Palette All New

   2-7. CLIO Kill Lash Mascara Special Set

   2-8. too cool for school Frottage Pencil

3. Food

   3-1. Teazen Kombucha

   3-2. DELIGHT PROJECT Bagel Chip (corn soup, real pizza)

   3-3. Delight project Honey Yakgwa

   3-4. OSULLOC Green Tea Langue De Chat 10P

4. Tools & Masks & Hair product

    4-1. Piccasso Makeup Spatula

    4-2. Fillimilli Eye Make Up Brush Set

    4-3. Sheet Masks from MEDIHEAL / Abib

    4-4. Lindsay Modeling Mask Cup Pack / MEDIHEAL Derma Modeling Powder [Hyaluronate for Deep Moisture]

    4-5. MUMCHIT Fabric Living Perfume

    4-6. Olive Young Care Plus Scar Cover Spot Patch




1. Skin Care


1-1. NUMBUZIN No. 3 Super Glowing Essence Toner

I have previously used this NUMBUZIN No. 3 Toner and found it to be effective in promoting smooth skin. However, some users may experience discomfort due to the fermented nature of the ingredients. Therefore, it is advisable to test the product before purchase. 


1-2. VT Reedle Shot 100 Essence 

The best viral essence among Koreans recently is this one. Ingredients in the form of microneedles open the absorption path into the skin.  For this reason, you may feel a tingling sensation on the skin after application, but the effect is guaranteed!



1-3. d'Alba White Truffle First Spray Serum

This is a spray serum that you shake and use. It looks like a mist, but the oils in the bottle are mixed together to create a long-lasting spray of moisture. It's also vegan, so it doesn't contain any animal ingredients. 


1-4. AESTURA Atobarrier 365 Cream

This cream is said to create a skin barrier. I have dehydrated skin for all seasons, and this cream keeps my skin moisturized for a long time. It doesn't cause dermatitis or acne, so it's great. The scent isn't too strong, so you can use it without any discomfort. If you have sensitive + dry skin, you should buy it!




1-5. Torriden Dive In Low Molecular Hyaluronic Acid Toner

The No.1 Moisture Toner that makes your skin feel refreshed! It has hydration skin-soothing, skin texture soothing, and moisturizing effects. It also received a lot of awards including HWAHAE Best New Product from 2020. Immediate skin improvement and sensitivity skin irritation tests have been completed, so they are safe to use.


1-6. ILLIYOON Ceramide Ato Lotion

This vegan-certified body lotion is perfect for sensitive skin, having passed the rigorous German dermatest. It contains ceramides to strengthen the skin barrier and is free from harmful ingredients like parabens. Also, it’s light, non-greasy, and transforms into a soft gel-like texture, providing a healthy glow. It’s highly moisturizing, so try it if you have dry skin!



1-7. MEDIHEAL Tea Tree Calming Moisture Ampoule

MEDIHEAL’s Tea Tree Calming Moisture Ampoule has been the top tea tree product for 11 years. It enhances the calming and moisturizing effects, especially soothes irritation by 80% in 30 seconds, so it is suited for all seasons. Ideal for quickly soothing breakouts, it is gentle on sensitive skin, addresses inner dryness, and offers freshness without stickiness.


1-8. SKINFOOD Carrot Carotene Calming Water Pad Special Set

This product was the top-selling pad in the Olive Young section for 2022, winning 18 Beauty Awards and achieving over 1.5 million sales! It is a soothing cotton pad that calms red skin and maintains hydration. According to user reviews, it has a 100% satisfaction rate for skin moisturization and softness.


2. Color Makeup Products

Before I start recommending some color makeup products, I would like to note that Korean eyeshadows lack pigmentation. Korean consumers tend to prefer natural, soft colors. If you are interested in purchasing an eyeshadow palette, I suggest testing it on your skin before making a purchase!


2-1. rom&nd Juicy Lasting Tint

The rom&nd tint is already well-known, but it remains my top recommendation. It can be long-lasting wear. With a wide range of shades to choose from, you can select the color that you need or want. Among the various colors, ‘bare grape’ is the most popular in Korea. The soft mauve color will attract your attention.


2-2. nuse Liquid Care Cheek

It's a liquid blush with a dewy finish and comes in a variety of shades, especially the ‘Taro Mousse Mauve Solid’ shade is known to have been used by Lesserafim Chaewon in her stage makeup. This brand is also the second brand to come out of  rom&nd! 



2-3. NATURE REPUBLIC Honey Melting Lip

Super glossy lips are the secret to the lip makeup of Kpop idols! This product is very affordable and high quality. However, you might not be able to find it in Olive Young offline stores, so If you see it, buy it right away!


2-4. AOU Glowy Tint Balm

We recommend products from AOU, whose director is @biyaaaa, an artist who does a lot of makeup for famous K-pop female idols such as aespa, NMIXX, Jennie, and New Jeans. Among them, AOU Glowy Tint Balm is the most famous. In addition to the clear and moisturizing lip makeup of K-pop idols, you can also use it on your cheeks for glowy cheek makeup!



2-5. WAKEMAKE Soft Blurring Eye Palette 6 color

This No.1 ranked Olive Young product went viral upon release. Especially the lime color, selected as the 2024 S/S trend, features refreshing glitters to keep you shimmering. WakeMake offers delicate color matching with step-by-step brightness and saturation, including wet, baked, and powder glitter types for a uniquely colorful sparkle.


2-6. [WINTER's Pick] espoir Real Eye Palette All New

This cherry cool-toned eyeshadow palette has a velvety texture that glides on smoothly to create a variety of looks, from natural to soft smokey eyes. This is the one aespa’s Winter has been using for photo shoots! I love that I can do everything from blush to highlighter with this palette. 



2-7. CLIO Kill Lash Mascara Special Set

The gel formula coats every single lash perfectly. It's volumizing, smudge-proof, and has great curl staying power! If you're looking to buy a mascara with great staying power, this is the one to buy.


2-8. too cool for school Frottage Pencil

It can be drawn and styled in various styles such as aegyosal, shadow, blush, and highlighter with wearable texture. It has easy blending that can be spread easily with fingers due to its soft puffiness. The colors are pretty and the glitter isn't overpowering, so it's a great product to use casually!



3. Food


3-1. Teazen Kombucha

This is the product that BTS's Jungkook is known to drink: kombucha from Teazen. It's a low-calorie drink that doesn't contain any sugar. It's also affordable, making it a great souvenir for traveling. SHINE Muscat and Peach are the most recommended flavors.

 

3-2. DELIGHT PROJECT Bagel Chip (corn soup, real pizza flavor)

You MUST have to try these bagel chips. It is so crispy and savory and is made from thinly sliced toasted bagels. They come in a variety of flavors, so you can choose what you like. Pick your favorite flavors but I highly recommend you to try ‘Corn soup’ and ‘Real pizza’ flavors. You might be surprised at how small the portions are, but I still think it's worth buying.



3-3. Delight project Honey Yakgwa

Do you know the traditional Korean snack "yakgwa"? It's made up of several layers of pastries, deep-fried and dipped in a sweet syrup, crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside. Koreans love them so much that they were once sold out of stock! They're not too sweet and not too savory, so many people buy them over and over again, and they make great souvenirs.


3-4. OSULLOC Green Tea Langue De Chat 10P

This premium sanding cookie features the rich flavor of green tea from Jeju's OSULLOC fields, paired with crispy Langue de Chat. The organic green tea provides a refreshing, sophisticated taste, while the buttery cookie and green tea cream offer a delightful texture. Individually packaged, it's a simple snack perfect for any tea setting.



4. Tools & Masks & Hair product


4-1. Piccasso Makeup Spatula

Applying foundation with a spatula is a viral trend in South Korea. 

These days, K-cosmetics trends often start with the way the professionals in charge of K-pop idols' makeup do it. 

The products that idols use on stage and the way they apply their makeup are highly talked about, and since some idols' makeup artists have been spotted applying foundation with a spatula, the tool seems to be gaining popularity among the general public as well. 



4-2. Fillimilli Eye Make Up Brush Set

This is an inexpensive little brush set. I've been using it well and would recommend it! The case is small and portable, so it's great for traveling. I love the mirror on the inside of the case. 



4-3. Sheet Masks from MEDIHEAL / Abib

Personally, my favorite step in a Korean skincare routine is a mask, as it helps provide instant hydration. I recommend choosing a product that suits your skin type, whether you have dry, acne-prone, or oily skin. I usually use mask sheets when my skin is red from the sun or very dry, so I'll share my recommendations accordingly. I hope you'll try them if you have similar concerns as me!


  • MEDIHEAL Watermide Essential Mask Sheet 10ea (+2ea) (OY-Exclusive)

  • MEDIHEAL Tea Tree Essential Mask Sheet 2ea Special Set (+2ea)

  • Abib Gummy Sheet Mask Collagen Milk Sticker 10P

  • Abib Mild Acidic pH Sheet Mask Heartleaf Fit 10P


4-4. Lindsay Modeling Mask Cup Pack / MEDIHEAL Derma Modeling Powder [Hyaluronate for Deep Moisture]

In Korea, modeling masks have become very popular since last year, and one of the last steps in skincare at skincare shops or dermatologists is a modeling mask. I think it's popular because it's a simple and affordable way to do it.

K-pop idols such as NCT Mark, Stray Kids LEE KNOW, Seventeen Vernon, and more have been photographed applying their own modeling masks. If you want the flawless skin of idols, you should definitely buy it. The price is also very affordable!



4-5. MUMCHIT Fabric Living Perfume

Olive Young also sells a lot of scented products like perfumes and fabric fragrances, and this one in particular is always at the top of the Olive Young sales rankings. You can choose from soap scents, floral scents, herbal scents, and more!


4-6. Olive Young Care Plus Scar Cover Spot Patch

Care for your scar without worrying about falling off with slim thickness! According to reviews, it is a product that says, "Even compared to other products, this product has the best cost performance," "It doesn't show even when wearing makeup, so it's good to use without hesitation," "There is no product like this one." Easy to use with dual film that pays attention to hygiene and a patch bottom film with half cuts for easy folding.


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