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Olive Week July 2025: 25.07-31.07.2025. How to save the most while shopping at Olive Young

by Lina Clémence
written by Lina Clémence


It’s this time of the month! Olive Young is one of the most popular Korean drugstores, and it also has a global online version. Each month, this shop hosts an event for its members, offering discounts on OY orders. Olive Week has started on July 25th, and today I’d like to share some recommendations and what I’ve received this month.

What’s Olive Young?

Olive Young is a South Korean retail chain focused on Health and Beauty. It has stores all over SK and, a few years ago, opened a global website. Olive Young has self-developed brands like Bioheal BOH or Bring Green, but you can buy from other Korean brands (and non-Korean brands if you’re visiting SK stores).  
The first Olive Young store in Korea was opened in 1999. It is part of the CJ Group, a conglomerate with interests in various industries, including food, entertainment, and retail. Olive Young has over 1200 stores all around Korea. In 2012, Olive Young launched the skincare brand Shingmulnara. In 2013, the first Olive Young overseas store was opened in Shanghai. The same year, Olive Young introduced a new brand – Bioheal BOH. In 2015, the company added two other brands to its portfolio – WAKEMAKE and Round A’Round. The stores are designed to create a vibrant shopping experience, and they often incorporate modern aesthetics.  
Source: Olive Young


Olive Week? What’s that, and why should you shop at Olive Young during this event

I’ve made a huge post on Olive Young last year, a few things have changed, but you still might want to check this post. Olive Week happens each month, but we never know when it will happen. Each time you get a coupon – it makes your shopping more affordable. Each month, we also get some benefits.

Read more about: Olive Young & Olive Week

The first benefit for July is 30% off coupon that works sitewide. It’s an exclusive for all members, but it works on orders above $139, and the maximum discount you can get is $50. So if you plan to spend more, this coupon is going to be more affordable, and you should claim the coupon on the Olive Young website. 
Source: Olive Young
The second benefit is coupons that work on a single item. I usually choose coupons since I don’t spend a lot – in the EU, we have to pay additional tax when we shop outside the EU, and sadly, Olive Young has no deal with shipping companies like some other K-beauty stores. Baby Olives get -40% off coupon (max discount is $10). Pink and Green Olive accounts get -50% off (max discount $13). Black Olive users get -60% off (max discount is $15), and Gold Olive users get -70% off coupon (max discount $18). You have to claim these coupons on the Olive Young website. 
Source: Olive Young
If you have a Gold Olive membership, then Olive Young helps you save an additional $15, but you have to shop first and then sign up for the reward back event. After the event ends, you will get $15 in the form of points, which you can later use. I recommend saving these points and waiting for the next Olive Week. I recommend reading more details on this event on Olive Young’s website. 


Want to save more? Use affiliate codes

If you want to save even more, use affiliate codes when placing the order. It’s not a lot, but I don’t know how about you, if I can save even a few cents, I’m going to use it. Feel free to use my affiliate code BETWEEND0 to save on your order.


What did I get during July Olive Week?

I was waiting for the entire month for this event, and usually when the event is back, I’m not sure what I want to get. I ordered only three items this time, because I’m trying not to go crazy with the amount of stuff I buy.
ARZTIN Regenerative Schild Cream


ARZTIN Regenerative Schild Cream

Water, Glycerin, Cyclopentasiloxane, Propanediol, Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Betaine, C12-16 Alcohol, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Mineral Water, Panthenol, Palmitic Acid, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Dimethiconol, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Isohexadecane, Polysilicone-11, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Trehalose, Octyldodecanol, Nylon-12, Silica, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sophora Angustifolia Root Extract, Citrus Junos Fruit Extract, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract, Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Fruit Extract, Eugenia Caryophyllus (Clove) Flower Extract, Polysorbate 80, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Adenosine, Mannitol, Glyceryl Stearate, Disodium EDTA, Ribes Nigrum (Black Currant) Seed Oil, Sorbitan Oleate, Allantoin, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Polysorbate 40, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Beeswax, Hydrolyzed Pea Protein, Ammonium Glycyrrhizate, Phenoxyethanol, Phytosterols, Lecithin, Caprylyl Glycol, Squalane, Ethylhexylglycerin, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Cholesterol, Pentylene Glycol, Ceramide NP, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil Unsaponifiables, Potassium Sorbate, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Caffeine, Lactic Acid, Zinc Gluconate, Acetic Acid, Tocopherol, Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract, Aesculus Hippocastanum (Horse Chestnut) Seed Extract, Sodium Phosphate, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, sh-Oligopeptide-1, rh-Oligopeptide-2, rh-Polypeptide-1

I’m still surprised why this cream didn’t get popular. I wrote a post about it 6 years ago, and when I found out that Arztin is available at Olive Young, I was waiting to order it. The last two times I wanted to get a tube, it was always sold out, but this month I was able to get it. What’s so good about it? It has EGF. This cream worked like magic on my skin. I might review it once again just to show you the results.
Right now, ARZTIN Regenerative Schild Cream costs $26.45/50g at Olive Young*. 

Read more: ARZTIN Regenerative Schild Cream review

Dr.G Hyper Glow 30% Ampoule Peeling 2-Step Program (Ampoule Peeling 15ml + Soothing Pads 13g*4ea)


Dr.G Hyper Glow 30% Ampoule Peeling 2-Step Program (Ampoule Peeling 15ml + Soothing Pads 13g*4ea)

Peeling: Water, Glycolic Acid, Gluconolactone, Dipropylene Glycol, Lactic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Potassium Hydroxide, Glycereth-26 Glycerin, Isopentyldiol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Betaine, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Trehalose, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, C12-14 Alketh-12, Acacia Senegal Gum, Xanthan Gum, Hydroxyacetophenone, Panthenol, Allantoin, Ammonium Glycyrrhizate, Salicylic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Sclerotium Gum, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Disodium EDTA, Malt Extract, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, PVM/MA Copolymer, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Lecithin, White Willow Bark Extract, Carica Papaya (Papaya) Fruit Extract, Prunus Mume Fruit Extract, Malus Domestica Fruit Extract, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit Extract, Hedera Helix (Ivy) Extract, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Polyglutamic Acid, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Beta-Glucan
Pad: Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethanol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Polysorbate 20, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Cellulose Gum, Allantoin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Panthenol, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Beta-Glucan, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Polyglutamic Acid, Asiaticoside, Madecassoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid
This set cost me about $7-8, but if it’s going to work, then I’ll tell you to run and grab it. I’m a bit sceptical about using 30% acids on skin at home, but that makes me even more curious about where the line between home and professional treatments lies. If you plan to buy it, don’t use it before autumn; summer is not a good time for 30% peels.
The current price for Dr.G Hyper Glow 30% Ampoule Peeling 2-Step Program at Olive Young* is $25.79. 


Purcell Extreme Effect 4-Terpineol

4-Terpineol

It’s a simple formula, but that’s the product you won’t easily get in Europe. 4-Terpineol is an active ingredient found in tea tree oil. I have other products from this brand and I love them, that’s why I plan to give 4-Terpineol a chance.
Purcell Extreme Effect 4-Terpineol costs $29/10ml at Olive Young*. 

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Olive Young Love Summer Campaign


Olive Young Love Summer Campaign

If you love Sanrio and cosmetics, then I’ve got some good news for you: there’s an Olive Young x Sanrio summer collaboration. I’m not going to focus on this collection in this post, but you might want to check my post about all the products you can get from this collection.

Read more: Olive Young x Sanrio Love Summer 2025 Campaign 

AHC Pro Shot Eye Cream For Face 30ml Special Set


AHC Pro Shot Eye Cream For Face 30ml Special Set

[Original Product – AHC Pro Shot Colla-Rejuvenation Lift 4 Capsule-Infused Eye Cream For Face]
Water,Glycerin,Dipropylene Glycol,Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride,Hydrogenated Polydecene,Cyclohexasiloxane,Dicaprylyl Carbonate,Caprylic/Capric/Succinic Triglyceride,Cetearyl Alcohol,Glyceryl Stearate SE,Cetyl Alcohol,Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter,Pentaerythrityl Stearate/Caprate/Caprylate/Adipate, Cetearyl Olivate,Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate,1,2-Hexanediol,Sorbitan Olivate,Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate,Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer,Fragrance,Polyacrylate-13,Behenyl Alcohol,Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate,Vinyl Dimethicone,Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate,Phytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate,Hydroxyacetophenone,Hydrogenated Lecithin,Hydrogenated Polyisobutene,Ethylhexylglycerin,Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer,Xanthan Gum,Propanediol,Adenosine,Ethylhexyl Palmitate,Cholesterol,Disodium EDTA,Pentylene Glycol,Sorbitan Isostearate,Collagen,Ceramide NP,Butylene Glycol,Sodium Laurate,Lauric Acid,Oligopeptide-1,Beta-Alanyl Hydroxyprolyldiaminobutyroyl Benzylamide,Asparagopsis Armata Extract,Tocopherol,Hexapeptide-11,Acetyl Tetrapeptide-9,Dakuchiol, Diisopropyl Adipate,Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil,Soluble Collagen,Squalane,Morus Alba Leaf Extract,Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil,Aluminum/Magnesium Hydroxide Stearate,Medicago Sativa (Alfalfa) Extract,Stevia Rebaudiana Leaf/Stem Extract, Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate,Gigartina Stellata Extract,Caprylyl Glycol
[Special Gift – AHC Pro Shot Colla-Rejuvenation Lift 4 Intra-Serum]
Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, Dipropylene Glycol, Polyglycerin-3, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Methylpropanediol, Panthenol, Diisopropyl Adipate, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, Betaine, Xylitylglucoside, C12-14 Alketh-12, 4-t-Butylcyclohexanol, Anhydroxylitol, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Squalane, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Xanthan Gum, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Allantoin, Bisabolol, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Tromethamine, Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate, Xylitol, Fragrance, Stevia Rebaudiana Leaf/Stem Extract, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Adenosine, Sodium Polyacrylate, Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate, Sodium Phytate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Tocopherol, Oligopeptide-1, Asparagopsis Armata Extract, Beta-Alanyl Hydroxyprolyldiaminobutyroyl Benzylamide, Hexapeptide-11, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-9, Bakuchiol, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil, Morus Alba Leaf Extract, Medicago Sativa (Alfalfa) Extract, Gigartina Stellata Extract, Butylene Glycol, Collagen, Collagen Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Arginine, Cholesterol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Chitosan, Potassium Sorbate, Ceramide NP, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
I love AHC, I keep reviewing AHC eye creams every single year. The truth is that the Pro Shot series is waiting for its shot, but from the entire series, if you want to focus on skin elasticity, then AHC Pro Shot Colla-Rejuvenation Lift 4 Capsule-Infused Eye Cream For Face is the best choice for you. AHC is a company that focuses on innovation and research, which is why I keep going back to this brand.
AHC Pro Shot Eye Cream For Face 30ml Special Set is currently available at Olive Young* for $44. 

Read more: AHC Premier Eye Cream Core Lifting Season 12 

Arencia Holy Hyssop Serum 30


Arencia Holy Hyssop Serum 30

Water, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Methylpropanediol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Arginine, Dextrin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Adenosine, PVM/MA Copolymer, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hyssopus Officinalis Extract, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Ascorbic Acid, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Tocopherol, Panthenol, Pyridoxine, Linum Usitatissimum (Linseed) Seed Extract, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ceramide NP, Glycosphingolipids, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Potassium Hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate

Arencia Holy Hyssop Serum 30 is a product which I started to use at the beginning of the summer, and I started to enjoy it a lot. My skin got a bit dehydrated during warmer days, and Arencia balances the moisture level perfectly. Plus, the texture is lightweight. I know that some people use it instead of a moisturizer since it’s a gel-like texture.
Arencia Holy Hyssop Serum 30 costs $24.51 at Olive Young*. 


belif Aqua Bomb Frozen Cream 50ml Set (+Frozen Cream 10ml+Frozen Toner 50ml)

Cream: Water, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, 1,2-Hexanediol, Betaine, Behenyl Alcohol, Panthenol, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract*+, Mentha Rotundifolia Leaf Extract*, Rosa Canina Fruit Extract*, Melissa Officinalis Flower/Leaf/Stem Water*, Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) Leaf Extract*, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Water*, Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Flower Oil+, Peat Extract+, Populus Nigra Bark/Bud/Leaf/Twig Extract+, Rosa Gallica Flower Extract+, Tuber Magnatum Extract+, Xylitol, Erythritol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Caffeine, Copper Tripeptide-1, Glycine, Beta-Glucan, Niacinamide, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, Triethylhexanoin, Carbomer, Dimethicone, Disiloxane, Tromethamine, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Stearyl Dimethicone, Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, C30-45 Alkyl Dimethicone, Tocopheryl Acetate, Saccharomyces/Potato Extract Ferment Filtrate, Saccharomyces/Barley Seed Ferment Filtrate, Trisodium EDTA, Malachite Extract, Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil**, Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Oil**, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil**, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil**, Limonene, Citronellol, Geraniol, Citral, Linalool
Toner: Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Alcohol Denat., C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Panthenol, Xylitol, Gluconolactone, Sodium Hyaluronate, Melissa Officinalis Flower/Leaf/Stem Water*, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Water*, Niacinamide, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract*+, Mentha Rotundifolia Leaf Extract*, Rosa Canina Fruit Extract*, Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) Leaf Extract*, Peat Extract+, Populus Nigra Bark/Bud/Leaf/Twig Extract+, Rosa Gallica Flower Extract+, Tuber Magnatum Extract+, Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Flower Oil+, Copper Tripeptide-1, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Malachite Extract, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Caffeine, Pentylene Glycol, Erythritol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycine, Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil**, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil**, Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Oil**, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil**, Limonene, Citronellol, Geraniol, Citral, Linalool
Cooling skincare is a thing lately, and belif Aqua Bomb Frozen Cream is so good for the current season. It cools down the skin, and it feels nice. I got one of the sets with this cream, and I’m testing it currently, but the set that’s available at Olive Young contains mini Frozen Toner, which I didn’t have a chance to try.
belif Aqua Bomb Frozen Cream set costs $29.60 at Olive Young*. 
Hanyul Soft Chestnut Flawless Sebum Pore Clay Mask


Hanyul Soft Chestnut Flawless Sebum Pore Clay Mask 

Water, Kaolin (150,000 ppm), Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Alcohol Denat., Silica, Bentonite, Sea Silt (30,000 ppm), Microcrystalline Cellulose, 1,2-Hexanediol, Chestnut Shell Powder (10,000 ppm), Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Iron Oxide Red, Iron Oxide Yellow, Fragrance, Iron Oxide Black, Cellulose Gum, Glyceryl Caprylate, Sodium Metaphosphate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Propanediol, Menthoxypropanediol, Sorbitan Isostearate, Salicylic Acid, Castanea Crenata (Chestnut) Shell Extract (100 ppm), Glycolic Acid, Lactobacillus Ferment, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Brassica Oleracea Italica (Broccoli) Extract, Tocopherol

I love this mask, it’s a clay mask that contains chestnut shell powder and BHA. I plan to repurchase it soon since I have almost finished an entire tube, but it’s one of the clay masks that won’t easily dry on your skin. I just figured out that I didn’t share my full review on Kherblog yet, so you can expect this one very soon.
Hanyul Soft Chestnut Flawless Sebum Pore Clay Mask set costs $25.60 at Olive Young*. 
koy Flow Lifting Wrapping Cream 50ml Set


koy Flow Lifting Wrapping Cream 50ml Set

Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Isononyl Isononanoate, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Castor Oil/IPDI Copolymer, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Sodium Polyacrylate, Glycereth-25 PCA Isostearate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Tribulus Terrestris Fruit Extract, Bupleurum Falcatum Root Extract, Ribes Nigrum (Black Currant) Fruit Extract, Anemarrhena Asphodeloides Root Extract, Trehalose, Betaine, Isopentyldiol, Pentylene Glycol, Adenosine, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Citric Acid, Arginine, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Amodimethicone, Fragrance, Ethylhexylglycerin

I wrote a post about koy Flow Lifting Wrapping Cream on Instagram, and I know lots of people are curious about this brand since it contains Volufiline. For me, this cream is going to be better during autumn and winter, but if you have mature skin and you are searching for something more advanced, then this one should be a good choice for you.
koy Flow Lifting Wrapping Cream set costs $59.40 at Olive Young*. 
Medicube PDRN Pink Tone Up Sun Cream


Medicube PDRN Pink Tone Up Sun Cream

Water, Isononyl Isononanoate, Dipropylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Titanium Dioxide, Dibutyl Adipate, Diisopropyl Sebacate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Methyl Trimethicone, Niacinamide, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Sorbitan Isostearate, Behenyl Alcohol, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, C13-15 Alkane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Glycerin, Silica, Decyl Glucoside, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Polyacrylate-13, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Fragrance, Sodium Polyacrylate, Tromethamine, Alumina, Stearic Acid, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Stearoxy Ether, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Cyanocobalamin, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Xanthan Gum, t-Butyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Sodium Hyaluronate, Collagen Extract, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Glutathione, Hyaluronic Acid, Pentylene Glycol, Potassium Hyaluronate, Sodium DNA (0.05 ppb)

I love this sunscreen, it’s a tone-up solution, so it can give you a delicate pink tint, but for lighter skin, this option is so good. I’m not going to spoil the full review of this one, which is on Kherblog.
Medicube PDRN Pink Tone Up Sun Cream set costs $21.20 at Olive Young. 

Read more: medicube PDRN Pink Tone Up Sun Cream 

numbuzin No. 9 NAD Bio Lifting-sil Essence


numbuzin No. 9 NAD Bio Lifting-sil Essence 

Water, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Polyglycerin-3, Butylene Glycol, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Propanediol, Dimethicone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Methylpropanediol, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Sodium Hyaluronate, Saccharomyces/Copper Ferment, Saccharomyces/Iron Ferment, Saccharomyces/Magnesium Ferment, Saccharomyces/Silicon Ferment, Saccharomyces/Zinc Ferment, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Tremella Fuciformis (Mushroom) Extract, Haematococcus Pluvialis Oil, Heptasodium Hexacarboxymethyl Dipeptide-12, Trifolium Pratense (Clover) Flower Extract, Glyceryl Stearate, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Sodium Polyacrylate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Pentylene Glycol, Tromethamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Sodium Phytate, Cholesterol, Adenosine Triphosphate, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide, Beta-Glucan, Tocopherol, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Copper Gluconate, Capryloyl Dipeptide-17, Thioctic Acid, Glutathione, Potassium Hydroxide, Resveratrol, Hesperidin Methyl Chalcone, Sorbitan Laurate, Steareth-20, Astaxanthin, Sodium Lactate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester, Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate, Panthenol, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Citrate, Dextran, Hexapeptide-2, Magnesium Chloride, Tetradecyl Aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric Urea Trifluoroacetate, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5, Dipeptide-2, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Palmitoyl Dipeptide-5 Diaminobutyroyl Hydroxythreonine, Citric Acid, Biotin, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3, Tocopheryl Acetate, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-8, Dipeptide-4, Hexapeptide-11, Pentapeptide-18, Tripeptide-3, sh-Decapeptide-7, sh-Octapeptide-4, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Ascorbic Acid Polypeptide, Hexapeptide-9, Oligopeptide-3, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12, Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Ubiquinone, Copper Tripeptide-1, Caffeoyl Tripeptide-1, Caffeoyl sh-Octapeptide-4, Galloyl Pentapeptide-33, Kojyl Carboxy Dipeptide-23, Nicotinoyl Tripeptide-1, Octapeptide-7, Oligopeptide-1, sh-Decapeptide-9, sh-Oligopeptide-9, sh-Pentapeptide-19, Asparagine, Glutamine, Tryptophan, Oligopeptide-2, sh-Oligopeptide-1, sh-Oligopeptide-2, sh-Polypeptide-1, sh-Polypeptide-22, sh-Polypeptide-3, Acetyl Octapeptide-3, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-9, Carnosine, Nonapeptide-1, Cetearyl Alcohol, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, Chlorhexidine Digluconate, Potassium Sorbate

Need some skincare for mature skin? Then, numbuzin No. 9 NAD Bio Lifting-sil Essence is a wonderful antioxidant combo. Numbuzin added a few new products to season 9, so you might want to check them too.
numbuzin No. 9 NAD Bio Lifting-sil Essence is available at Olive Young*. It costs $25.20. 
Primera Vitationol Bouncy Lift Serum


Primera Vitationol Bouncy Lift Serum 

Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Methyl Gluceth-20, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Niacinamide, Caprylyl Methicone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, 1,2-Hexanediol, Tromethamine, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Polysorbate 20, Polyacrylate-13, Dimethicone, Panthenol, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Sodium Citrate, Polyisobutene, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract Filtrate, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Zea Mays (Corn) Starch, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Mannitol, Sucrose, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Glyceryl Caprylate, Sphingomonas Ferment Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sorbitan Isostearate, Sodium Metaphosphate, Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Root Extract, Adenosine, Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate, Citric Acid, Retinol, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), CI 77492 (Iron Oxides), Ectoin, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ascorbic Acid, Beta-Carotene, Tocopherol, Pentylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Carbomer, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-11, Acacia Senegal Gum, Propylene Glycol Alginate

Can you mix Vitamin C and Retinol? Yes, you can! Primera proved it, although I don’t recommend mixing it on your own. Recently, Primera did a few changes to Primera AG.VCN™ Youth Radiance Vitatinol Serum and renamed it to Primera Vitationol Bouncy Lift Serum. I want to try it badly, but it’s a product I would wait to add to the routine until autumn.

Read more: Primera AG.VCN™ Youth Radiance Vitatinol Serum

Primera Vitationol Bouncy Lift Serum is available at Olive Young* and a set costs $46. 
PURCELL 24/7 Colostrum Pore Defence Ampoule with Pixcell Biom


PURCELL 24/7 Colostrum Pore Defence Ampoule with Pixcell Biom

Water, Propanediol, Bifida Ferment Lysate (3.6%), Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate (3.6%), Dipropylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Pichia Ferment Lysate Filtrate, Saccharomyces Ferment Lysate Filtrate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Colostrum (7,500ppm), Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Xylitol, Vincetoxicum Atratum Extract, Althaea Rosea Flower Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Milk Lipids, Betaine, Panthenol, Glucose, Glycerin, Fructooligosaccharides, Fructose, Ethylhexylglycerin, Diphenyl Dimethicone, Adenosine, Triethylhexanoin, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Phytate, Citric Acid, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Beta-Glucan, Tocopherol, Magnesium Chloride, Tetradecyl Aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric Urea Trifluoroacetate
This product keeps saving my skin. PURCELL 24/7 Colostrum Pore Defence Ampoule with Pixcell Biom is an ampoule in a spray. If you have acne, this one is like a booster for your skin to heal quicker.
PURCELL 24/7 Colostrum Pore Defence Ampoule with Pixcell Biom costs $35.84 at Olive Young*. 


S.NATURE Aqua Squalane Moisturizing Cream

Purified water, squalane (150,000ppm), glycerin, 1,2-hexanediol, betaine, panthenol, sodium hyaluronate, hydrolyzed collagen, hydroxypropyltrimonium hyaluronate, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, sodium acetylated hyaluronate, acetylhexapeptide-8, adenosine, hyaluronic acid, hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Potassium Hyaluronate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Arginine, Allantoin, Xylityl Glucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Glucose, Butylene Glycol, Ammonium Acrylyl Dimethyl Taurate/V-Picopolymer, Caprylyl Glycol

S.Nature is one of the best-selling moisturizers, and I fully understand the hype. I have a combo skin type, and it hydrates my skin so well. It’s hard to find a cream that works for my skin all year long, but this one does a good job. Right now you have a great deal, since you can get three tubes (60ml each) and a calming pads sample at almost 50% off price. Add a coupon or affiliate code, and you can save quite a lot.
S.NATURE Aqua Squalane Moisturizing Cream set costs $38.86 at Olive Young*. 
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Olive young awards 2023 recap/ Trending K-beauty products in Korea

by Lina Clémence
written by Lina Clémence


With Olive Young being the mega mall housing the most Korean cosmetic brands in one store, I’m not sure why I never knew they had their awards that happen yearly.  They’ve had their award system since 2015 and their awards are pulled from data on which products sold the most in each category.  Compared to Glowpick’s awards, I find Olive Young’s awards to be more generalized and less specific.  Maybe it would be fun to cross reference Olive Young’s to Glowpicks, so let me know if you guys want me to do a recap for Glowpick’s awards as well.  I recognized some products in the title picture already, so let’s discover what was the hot Korean cosmetic trend that was popular in Korea.

P.S. I’ve included affiliated links for all the products down below and have also found the stores with the best prices.  Feel free to use them to help support the blog :).  Also feel free to use “XTINAHELLO10” for extra discount on Olive Young Global.

Best Korean cleansing products 20231st place: Manyo factory pure cleansing oil
2nd place: Bioderma Sensibio H2O
3rd place: Banila Co clean it zero cleansing balm original
Runner up: Be-plain mung bean mildly acidic cleansing foam

Out of the four cleansing products in this picture, I’ve oddly only tried two out of the four.  I have tried Manyo Factory pure cleansing oil, but I don’t feel like it was anything revolutionary or different.  I’m not sure what all the hype is about.  Bioderma is a solid product, which can be found at Shoppers drug mart for those of you who live in Canada.  It removes makeup decently, however, you will need to use oil-based make up remover for eyeliner and mascara if you want to get every inch off of your face.  Oddly, I still haven’t tried the Banila Co cleansing balm, and that one is an absolute classic!

Best korean toners 20231st place: Round lab 1025 Dokdo toner
2nd place: Anua heartleaf 77% soothing toner
3rd place: Bring green tea tree cica soothing toner
Runner up: Abib heartleaf calming toner

Korean toners have become a huge trend, but which one is the best Korean toner you ask?  Round lab being number one doesn’t surprise me.  I have tried it, love it and it is still worth the hype.  It is lightweight, hydrating yet softening and somewhat plumping.  Although it isn’t hydrating enough for me living in Vancouver, it is still a product I occasionally grab to prep my skin.

Anua Heartleaf soothing toner is another Korean toner I’ve tried in the past.  I know it has been super hyped the last year.  I have tried it many times, however, I thought it was just okay and passed it on to a friend.  It is a very calming, soothing, lightweight, watery toner that does the job well.  I just don’t find it to live up to the crazy hype it has at the moment.

I have never tried to Bring green tea tree cica soothing toner.  From the sound of it, it would benefit those with oily to acne-prone skin that needs the tea tree to control sebum and breakouts, while the cica would calm and soothe the skin.

Lastly Abib Heartleaf calming toner I feel like should be in second place and not runner-up.  It was much more memorable than the Anua toner.  I feel like it was much more soothing and hydrating!!

Best korean toner pads 20231st place: Skinfood carrot carotene claming water pad
2nd place: Abib heartleaf spot pad calming touch 
3rd place: Mediheal madecasssoside blemish pad
Runner up: Numbuzin no. 5 vitamin niacinamide concentrated pads

No surprise, the Skinfood carrot carotene calming water pad is number one!!  I recently got the chance to try it and I TOTALLY GET THE HYPE.  Read my review here.  The pad itself has the softness cotton, while the essence was skin penetratingly soothing.  You can also peel the cotton pads into two, making them great for spot masks.  it also works for all skin types too!

Abib Heartleaf Spot Pad Calm Touch was also another product I thoroughly enjoyed.  I sadly didn’t get the chance to write the review here, however, you have to take my word for it.  The pad was super thin, soaked up all the essence well, and just like the Heartleaf toner, it was super calming, soothing, and hydrating.

Mediheal madecassoside blemish pad is currently trending on Tiktok.  I’ve been testing it out for the past month, but I don’t think this version was built for my skin type.  I have dry skin, not prone to acne, so this doesn’t give much results for my skin type.  I saw another girl on TikTok trying out the same version but she has very acne-prone skin.  Within just three days of using it, a lot of her pimples calmed down and were in the process of fading away.  For me, it is just a mildly hydrating pad that somewhat soothes my skin.

I’ve heard lots of great things from the brand Numbuzin, but I still haven’t gotten around to trying the brand.  They are definitely on my radar!!

Best Korean face mask 20231st place: Mediheal tea tree essential mask
2nd place: Torriden dive-in low molecular hyaluronic acid mask
3rd place: Ilso natural mild clear nose pack
Runner up: Hanyul soft chestnut sebum controlling pore clay pack

Best korean serums 20231st place: Isoi blemish serum
2nd place: Goodal green tangerine vita C blemish care serum
3rd place: Torriden dive-in low molecular hyaluronic acid serum
Runner up: Wellage real hyaluronic blue 100 ampoule

I really wish I wasn’t deathly allergic to rose ingredient in skincare.  I’ve heard so much of the Isoi blemish serum that it makes me tempted to try it.  I just don’t want to end up with severely dry, red, and itchy skin for the next two weeks.  

Goodal Green Tangerine Vita C blemish care serum is another product that is getting super hyped right now on Tiktok.  I have tried a small deluxe sample of it and thought it was alright.  I don’t believe the vitamin C content in this is strong enough to use during the day with my sunscreen to combat hyperpigmentation.

Torriden dive-in low molecular hyaluronic acid serum is also another super hyped product and I’m also not surprised it is on the list.  Do I think it is all that?  No, I don’t.  If you are looking for a hyaluronic acid serum that hydrates and plumps your skin, I would suggest you check out Isntree hyaluronic acid water essence.  It does the job amazingly and I loved every drop of it.

Best korean moisturizer 20231st place: Dr. G red blemish clear soothing cream
2nd place: Aestura atobarrier 365 cream
3rd place: Physiogel DMT facial cream
Runner up: La Roche posay cicaplast balm B5+

I’m kind of surprised to see some Western brands in the mix here.  Out of everything on the list, I have only tried La Roche Posay cicaplast balm B5+, which is a solid and reliable product that helps with all sorts of things.  It is also a product I got my goddaughter on for her enzyme, and so far it has been working splendidly.

I still want to get my hands on the Aestura atobarrier 365 cream.  So many people have been hyping it up!  I’m curious to see how well it will work on my dry skin type.

Best korean sunscreen 20231st place: Round lab birch moisture sun cream
2nd place: Dr. G green mild up sun plus
3rd place: Cellfusion C laser sunscreen 100
Runner up: D’alba waterful tone-up sun cream

To my surprise, I have tried every sunscreen here!  Round lab birch moisture sun cream is no surprise.  It is a gorgeously formulated, lightweight chemical sunscreen that leaves no white cast, hydrates the skin, and leaves your skin feeling plump and not dry even after reapplication.

Dr. G green mild up sun plus is more suited for those who have oily to combination skin types.  It fairs more on the matte side and has a little bit of a white cast.

Cellfushion C laser sunscreen 100 is another solid sunscreen.  Lightweight, absorbs into the skin well, and has no white cast.  What more can you ask for?

Lastly, D’Alba waterful tone-up sun cream is similar to Round Lab Birch moisture sun cream with its lightweight and almost watery texture.  There is a bit of a “brightening” effect from the tone though, so I don’t reach for this one much.

Best Korean men skincare products 2023

1st place: Ideal for men perfect all-in-one milk
2nd place: Ulos skin wash
3rd place: Dashu classic style grooming tonic
Runner up: Be Ready true tone lotion

I have never seen any of these brands, nor am I a man.  So…. no comment here.  Let me know if you guys enjoy these products or not.

Best Korean make up products 20231st place: Banila Co prime primer finish powder
2nd place: Too cool for school by Rodin shading no. 1 classic
3rd place: Cosnori whitening dress tone up cream
Runner up: The Saem cover perfection triple pot concealer

Out of all four products, I have only tried the Too Cool for school by Rodin shading powder.  It is still a solid product that isn’t too warm or grey and can still compete in 2024.  Heck, I tried this product back in 2017 and it does not feel dated at all.  To my shock, they’ve expanded not only the contour shade range but the blush and highlighters too!  There are 3-4 shades to choose from for each category, not just one shade!!

Best Korean BB cushion 2023
1st place: Clio kill cover the new founwear cushion
2nd place: Laneige neo cushion matte
3rd place: Fwee cushion glass
Runner up: Espoir pro tailor be velvet cover cushion

All of these cushions seem to cater to those who like matte finishes.  I can’t speak on the Fwee cushion glass or Espoir pro tailor be velvet cover cushion though.  I know for a fact Clio kill cover the new founwear cushion and Laneige Neo Cushion matte are both matte finishes.

I’ve tried the glowy version of the Clio cushion and wasn’t impressed.  I didn’t feel like the formula adhered to my skin well and it clung to every dry patch I had.  As for the Laneige neo cushion glow, I also had the same issue where it didn’t adhere to my skin well and it was kind of drying for me.

Best Korean eyeshadow palette 2023

1st place: Wakemake soft blurring eye pallet 02 vitality blurring
2nd place: Dasique shadow pallet 07 milk latte
3rd place: Rom&nd better than Pallete 06 peony nude garden
Runner up: Lilybyred Mood Keyboard 04 cool

Dasique is a relatively new brand that has come into the scene with a splash.  I had the opportunity to buy two of their matte palettes and love them both to pieces.  I’m curious to try the rest of their palettes and products.  I recently received their concealer palettes and the new hydrating primer, so I’ll report back on that in a separate review.

Best Korean lip tint 2023

1st place: Rom&nd juicy lasting tint in 25 bare grape
2nd place: Peripera ink mood glow tint in 03 rose in mind
3rd place: Muzigae mansion object liquid in 03 stranger
Runner up: 3CE blur matte lipstick in Rosiness

OKAY, I have to say the Romand juicy lasting tint in 25 bare grapes is my new obsession!!!!  I recently added it to my collection because I love that series from Romand.  I can’t believe I didn’t have that shade before.  It is the perfect MLBB with a hint of a grape-purple undertone.  It’s STUNNING.  Check out my review and swatches on those puppies.

Best korean eyeliner mascara 20231st place: Clio kill lash superproof mascara
2nd place: Kiss me heroine make smooth liquid eyeliner
3rd place: Clio kill brow auto hard brow pencil
Runner up: Too cool for school art class frottage pencil

I need to get my hands on the Clio kill lash superproof mascara.  So many people have raved about it online and I still have yet to try it!!

Best korean beauty tools 20231st place: Piccasso make up spatula
2nd place: Filimili eye make up brush set
3rd place: Filimili heating eyelash curler
Runner up: Coringco toktokhara filter eyelash black

Piccaso make up spatula is well worth your money.  I’ve seen people try and replicate it with butter knives, but it just isn’t the same.  The sides of the spatula is rounded, making it easy to apply and spread foundation effortlessly.  Check out my full review on it.

Best korean lip care 20231st place: Bioderma atoderm lip balm
2nd place: Uriage stick lévres original
3rd place: YNM Rainbow Honey lip balm
Runner up: Etude ginger sugar overnight lip mask

I’m shocked my holy grail Etude ginger sugar overnight lip mask is only a runner-up!  The INSULT.  I have been using that lip mask since 2016 every single day without fail and I truly can’t live without it.  I find my lips get flakey and dry without it during the day.  At night, I slather it on and wake up to it still on my lips.  It is on the thicker side, so some people might find that a problem.  For me, I love it because it protects my lips for so long.

I’m very curious to try the YNM rainbow honey lip balm.  The packaging looks interesting and I’m curious to see what the public has to say about that product.

Best korean hand cream 20231st place: Kamill hand & nail cream classic
2nd place: W.Dressroom perfume hand cream no.97 April cotton
3rd place: Beyond classic hand cream deep moisture
Runner up: Sky Bottle white rain perfume hand cream

Best korean body care 20231st place: Illiyoon ceramide ato lotion
2nd place: Bioderma atoderma ultra cream
3rd place: Derma B daily moisture body lotion
Runner up: Tree hut shea sugar scrub

Best Korean perfume 2023

1st place: Forment signature perfume cotton huge 
2nd place: Clean warm cotton
3rd place: John Varvatos Artisan
Runner up: Narciso pure musk for her

Here’s a funny story.  Recently I was organizing my perfume sample collection and found a vial of Clean warm cotton.  I was trying to open it gently to take a whiff of the scent, but I ended up spilling 2 mL of it all over my body and clothes.  At first, I thought to myself “Oh, this smells nice and clean.  Just like laundry!”  After a while, it started to smell like washroom cleaner or hospital gown laundry detergent.  With all that being said, make sure to smell fragrances and not blindly buy it because you think you’ll like the scent profile.  I did that recently with a DKNY Be Delicious perfume and regretted it.

Best Korean hair care products 2023

1st place: Unove deep damange treatment EX
2nd place: Mise-en-scene perfect original serum
3rd place: Healing bird ultra protein no-wash ampoule treatment
Runner up: Growus damage therapy no wash treatment

Best Korean body care products 20231st place: Labo-H hair loss symptom relief shampoo (scalp strengthening)
2nd place: Dr.Forhair polygen shampoo
3rd place: Rausch coltsfoot anti-dandruff shampoo
Runner up: Batiste dry shampoo original

Best Korean hair dye 2023

1st place: Mise-en-scene Hello cream 1CB cool black
2nd place: L’oreal excellence cream in 3 soft black
3rd place: Etude Pangpang hair shadow 01 dark brown
Runner up: Moremo hair color with less keratin damage cool black

Trending korean products 2023
Rejuran healer turnover ampoule dual effect
Primera youth radiance vitaminol serum
Numbuzin in no. 5 glutathione C trace ampoule shot
Bioheal boh probioderm lifting cream
V&A beauty antioxidant radiance ampoule
Sungboon editor green tomato pore lifting ampoule+

Best korean make up 2023Cosnori long active eyelash serum
Bbia last auto gel eyeliner
Wakemake water velvet cover foundation
Heart percent dot on mood lip pencil in 02 creamy pink
Amuse dew jelly vegan cushion

Best korean products 2023S-Nature aqua squalane moisturizing cream
Make prem safe me relief moisture cleansing milk
Round A’round green tea mildly acidic cleansing foam
Dr. Bronner’s pure castile soap tea tree
Goodal green tangerine vita C moisture eye patch

Best korean products 2023

Athé vegan relif sun essence
Colorgram all-in-one aegyosal maker
Delight project peach strips
Just Asiam intensive scalp care shampoo
Vital beautie super collagen

Best korean supplments 2023

Vivliv kkobak kkobab
Teazen Kombucha
BB lab low molecular collagen S
Labnosh protein cookies
Needin Bium enzyme

Did you guys spot any of your favorite products?  Or did your want list just get longer?  I know I got my eye on a couple of products, especially that Clio mascara.  Let me know if you want to see the awards from other Korean websites to compare what is popular in Korea.  Cheers~




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