✨Top 5 Olive Young Items Koreans Actually Buy (Not Just Tourist Picks)

byRepublic of Choi – Korean life, Fishing & Travel •12월 11, 2025 • 2 min read

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Real local favorites you should grab before leaving Korea!

Hi~ i'm Fisherman Choi~!!😙

If you walk into Olive Young thinking, “I’ll just buy one thing,”

congrats — you’ll walk out with a full bag and no regrets 😌🛍️

As a Korean who actually uses these products, here are 5 items that locals buy all the time (not tourist traps!).

1. Round Lab Birch Juice Moisturizing Sunscreen 🌳☀️

This sunscreen is a national favorite — light, hydrating, zero white cast, and perfect for daily use.

It feels more like a moisturizing cream than a sunscreen, which is why so many Koreans use it year-round.

Why locals love it:

No white cast
Super lightweight
Works on sensitive skin
Hydrates without stickiness

If you're buying just one sunscreen in Korea… this is the one.

2. Dr. Jart+ Cicapair Cream 🐯💚

A holy grail for anyone with redness or irritated skin.

This stuff is basically Korean skincare’s “calm down” button.

Great for:

Redness
Irritation
Post-acne recovery
Winter dryness

I use it every morning and night, and the best part? You only need the tiniest amount!”

3. Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask (Berry) 🍓💋

You’ve definitely seen this one.
It became viral for a reason — it actually works.

Koreans use it not just at night, but during the day as a super-hydrating balm.
The berry scent? Addictive.

Best for:

Chapped or dry lips
Cold weather travelers
Glossy, juicy lip look

“I put it on before bed, and the next morning my lips are glossy and super soft. I’ve been using the same jar for almost two years — it’s especially amazing in winter.”

4. Round Lab Dokdo Toner 🌊🧴

Simple, clean, hydrating — this is the toner almost every Korean has used at least once.
No heavy scent, no fancy gimmicks, just pure hydration.

Why it’s so popular:

Gentle enough for all skin types
Removes excess oil and fine dust
Hydrates without irritation

If your skin feels tired after traveling, this is a lifesaver.

5. ISOI Blemish Care Serum (Bulg Rose) 🌹✨

When Koreans say “잡티세럼,” this is the one.

It brightens dark spots and helps even skin tone without being harsh.

Good for:

Acne scars
Dull skin
Uneven tone

It’s gentle, smells amazing, and actually shows results when used consistently.

Final Thoughts 🛒✨

These aren’t random tourist picks —

they’re products Koreans constantly repurchase and genuinely recommend.

Olive Young is full of amazing items, but if you want to start with the best of the best, grab these five first.

Thank you so much~!!

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