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5 Must-Buy Olive Young Skincare Picks (2026)
Walking into Olive Young in Seoul can be overwhelming. Here are five products foreign visitors actually love.
Published on May 11, 2026
Stepping into an Olive Young store in Myeongdong or Hongdae, you'll see endless rows of K-beauty brands. To save you the decision fatigue, here are five products that consistently win over international visitors — and that genuinely deliver.
1. Beauty of Joseon — Relief Sun Rice + Probiotics
The sunscreen we recommend most. Almost no white cast, SPF50+ PA++++. About ₩16,000 per tube.
2. COSRX — Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence
A classic for fading post-acne marks. Lightweight and unbeatable value.
3. Anua — Heartleaf 77% Soothing Toner
For sensitive, reactive skin. Alcohol-free.
4. Torriden — DIVE-IN Low Molecule Hyaluronic Acid Serum
A fast-acting hydration boost — perfect for dry plane cabins.
5. Innisfree — Green Tea Seed Cream
A light moisturizer suitable for any season as a daily base.
