Fall 2024 Olive Young Recommendations | Seasonal K-Beauty Recommendations

Olive Young is one of the best places to stock up on Korean skincare, makeup, and hair products! It can get overwhelming since there are so many different products to choose from, so here's a list of the most popular K-beauty products to use during each season of the year.

Be sure to keep checking back to this blog as we will continuously update it as each season comes! Let's go check it out!

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Fall 2024

Skincare 

1. Anua Peach 70 Niacin Serum

The Anua Peach 70 Niacin Serum is a peach-infused skincare product designed to brighten dull skin, improve texture, and promote a radiant complexion with the help of 5% niacinamide. The product stands out for its focus on hydration, skin barrier repair, and environmental responsibility.

2. d'Alba White Truffle First Spray Serum

The First Spray Serum is a globally popular facial mist, designed to provide instant hydration and a glowing, dewy glass skin look. Enriched with Italian white truffle extract and Vitamin E (Trufferol), this versatile mist nourishes the skin, boosts hydration, and can be used before or after makeup for a refreshed, radiant complexion.

3. Laneige Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Moisture Cream

With the colder seasons coming, it is important to keep your skin hydrated. This barrier-boosting cream provides intense, long-lasting hydration for up to 100 hours, thanks to its fast-absorbing Blue HA. It firms and strengthens the skin's moisture barrier using Pepta-Panthenol Complex and squalane, promoting a healthy, resilient complexion. Hypoallergenic and dermatologist-tested, it’s ideal for sensitive skin and comes in a refillable pod, reducing plastic consumption by 70%.

4. MEDIHEAL Toner Pads

These toner pads from MEDIHEAL have been a #1 bestseller Korea for many years and is very popular globally as well. It comes in 7 versions, and you can choose the one that fits your skin concerns. These toner pads keep your skin clean but moisturized, and are very convenient to use!

Makeup

5. Glow Breathable BB Cream 

The Breathable BB Cream offers a customizable, skincare-like application that can be mixed with other foundations to achieve the perfect tone and texture. Infused with green tea water, it brightens and nourishes the skin while delivering natural coverage and a healthy glow. The unique packaging adds a luxurious touch, making it an ideal gift option for those seeking a balanced, radiant complexion.

6. too cool for school Frottage Pencil 

The too cool for school Frottage Pencil offers versatile use as blush, contour, or eyeshadow, providing a soft, blendable texture perfect for any part of the face. Made with cotton powder for smooth, clump-free blending, it delivers an ultralight, airy texture that adheres well to the skin without powder fallout!

7. Jung Saem Mool Essential Mool Cream

This watery primer is perfect for that dewy, glowy skin look or for those with dry skin. You can use it before putting on foundation to keep your skin moisturized and prep your skin for that inner glow!

8. fwee Pink Obsession Stay-Fit Lip Tint

fwee is a brand that has been growing increasingly popular. This lip tint comes in 2 versions; semi matte and semi glow. There are 20 shades of pink to choose from, so you'll definitely find one suitable for you!

Haircare

9. Dr. Groot Aqua Total Care Scalp Tonic

If you have issues with an itchy, dry scalp, this scalp tonic is a great product for you! It contains hyaluronic acid, biotin, AHA, and BHA to help rejuvenate and gently exfoliate the scalp, while also preventing hair loss. You can apply it after washing your hair!

10. narka Hype Fit Hair Mascara

This is a hair mascara, which is great for styling baby hairs and can be used like a hair gel. You can also use it to tame flyaways or frizzy hair! 

Summer 2024

Skincare

1. Fation NOSCA9 Trouble Serum (Olive Young Pick)

This serum is highly praised for its quick absorption and excellent soothing effect, making it ideal for calming irritated skin without causing acne. It significantly reduces redness and moisture loss, improves skin oil, whiteheads, and blackheads, and is suitable for daily use on the entire face without stickiness.

2. VT Reedle Shot 100 Essence

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3. goodal Green Tangerine Vita C Dark Spot Care Serum

This product is loved for its completed tests for primary skin irritation and melanin reduction, which brightens skin. It's ingredient list is impressive, as it features Citrus Tangerina (Tangerine) Extract, which helps reduce skin pigmentation, and Niacinamide, which is doubled in this version to boost the brightening effect. Additionally, the product is free from harmful chemicals such as 7 Parabens and Triethanolamine.

4. MEDIHEAL Derma Modeling Pack

Makeup

5. hince Second Skin Mesh Matte Cushion

This award-winning product with SPF 40 PA++ is perfect for anyone looking for a flawless, long-lasting finish. It combines the best of foundation and cushion technology, providing 48-hour coverage with a lightweight, ultra-adhering formula that feels like a second skin. 

The unique mesh net ensures smooth, clear application, making it ideal for all skin types, including sensitive skin, and the comfort matte texture works beautifully in any season. Plus, the fine particles and X-FINE powder deliver detailed coverage, blurring pores and uneven skin for a radiant, smooth look.

6. Ameli Baked Powder

This unique powder is baked like bread using the terra-cotta method, giving it a special marble wave pattern and fine cracks due to temperature differences during baking. The invisible transparent interference pearls provide a subtle glow, enhancing your skin's contours for added dimension. 

Ameli's precise pressing and processing time ensure high-quality baked powder that absorbs excess sebum without drying out your skin, keeping it matte and fresh all day long.

7. so natural All Day Makeup Setting Fixer

Summer in Korea is brutally hot and humid, which means your makeup won't stand a chance, especially if you have oily skin! This setting spray is a cult favorite in Korea and keeps your makeup in place even on the hottest summer days.

You can spray it all over your face once you've done your entire makeup routine and let it dry for a flawless look! You can also spray it in between steps of makeup, or on your cushion puff and makeup brushes for extra long-lasting effects.

8. ABOUT TONE Blur Powder Pact

Another powder product that's great for keeping your skin smooth and matte during the hot, humid summer is the Blur Powder Pact from ABOUT TONE. This translucent pressed powder comes in multiple shades and is on the more affordable side. It's a favorite among many and perfect to take on the go!

Haircare

9. Dr.ForHair Phyto Fresh Cooling Spray

Cooling your scalp in the summer is crucial because it helps to prevent overheating and reduces the risk of scalp irritation and inflammation caused by excessive heat and sweat. Keeping the scalp cool also helps to control sebum production, preventing greasy hair and potential breakouts, while maintaining a healthy environment for hair growth. 

The Dr.ForHair Phyto Fresh Cooling Spray is an easy, portable way you can do this on a hot summers day. 

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10. H'ar Dr.Mori.N Hairloss Tonic

This product features a natural patented ingredient that soothes the scalp and controls sebum, improving overall hair and scalp health. With 5 types of peptides, it boosts hair root health and elasticity, while hydrolyzed protein enhances skin and scalp protection, providing superior moisturizing power by fortifying protein keratin.

With people washing their hair every 3-4 days, though it has many benefits, it can be overwhelming to the scalp so spritzing a few pumps of this tonic can do wonders. 

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Winter 2024

Skincare

1. Torriden CELLMAZING Firming Cream

Popular K-Beauty brand Torriden has collaborated with beauty YouTuber @sydneytoyou and come out with a new product line called Cellmazing! 

The firming cream contains peptide, amino acids, and 10D hyaluronic acid, which combine to effectively reproduce collagen. It's effective for wrinkles and pores, and already has many positive reviews on Olive Young! 

2. VT Cosmetics Reedle Shot Essence (100, 300, & 700)

This product, which has three different levels of intensity, has been gaining lots of popularity globally on social media for how effective it is in creating smooth, shiny skin after just a few days of use. 

Reedle Shot is a cica essence that contains tiny micro-needles, which helps the skin better absorb the ingredients. You can even feel a tiny prickling sensation! The difference between the different types can be seen below:

Reedle Shot 100: Daily
Reedle Shot 300: Every 3 Days
Reedle Shot 700: Every 7 Days
*Reedle Shots should not be used at the same time.

3. Anua Heartleaf 77 Soothing Toner

This toner went viral in Korea a few years ago when Suho from EXO revealed that it was one of his favorite toners. Given the fact that he has amazing skin, people were quick to pick up this toner, and sure enough, its effects were proven to be amazing! 

Heartleaf, the main ingredient of this toner, has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties and helps reduce redness and acne while refining pores. As a Korean skincare lover, I can personally say that I love this toner and have used nearly 3 bottles of it!

4. Laneige Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Cream (Gel, Moisture, Intensive)

The Laniege Water Bank Cream moisturizes and strengthens the skin while also improving skin elasticity. The cream also comes in three types of intensity, so you can choose one that fits your skin type best! 

The Gel version would be best for those with oily skin, while the Intensive version would be best for those with dry skin. Those with normal or combination skin can opt for the Moisture version!

5. TOCOBO Bio Watery Sun Cream SPF 50+ PA++++

Yet another product that has been popular on social media is this sunscreen from TOCOBO! Sunscreen is very important when it comes to maintaining healthy, glowing skin, but it can be hard to find the right one, as many find facial sunscreens to be too heavy or leave a white cast. 

This sunscreen is loved by many because it is lightweight, moisturizing, and has little to no white cast! It's perfect to use in the winter when the weather is drier and doesn't affect makeup application. Definitely try this one out!

Makeup

6. Dasique Melting Candy Balm

Dasique has been continuously growing in popularity. Originally, the brand was known for its eyeshadow palettes, but has been gaining attention for the lip products as well! This Melting Candy Balm is a super hydrating, glossy balm that is quite pigmented. It comes in five gorgeous colors and an applicator that is easy to use on-the-go. 

It's perfect to use in the winter to keep your lips moisturized and give them a pop of color. Keep in mind that this is not a tint but a balm, so the color can transfer quite easily.

7. CLIO Pro Eye Palette Air

The CLIO Pro Eye Palette Air line is loved by many in Korea, and there have been new additions this winter. The formula is smooth and powdery, with a variety of color palettes to choose from. The pigmentation isn't as noticeable as Western brands, but still get a good color payoff. It's great for everyday makeup looks!

8. CLIO Kill Cover Mesh Glow Cushion

CLIO has always been on top of their cushion foundation game! This cushion foundation is a new addition and has been immensely popular here in Korea. It's great for winter because it has a glowy finish and doesn't dry out the skin. It has a good amount of coverage yet maintains a very natural look. 

The cushion itself is very unique as it has a thin mesh sheet on top of the foundation, making it easy to get the perfect amount on the cushion puff with just a gentle swipe! Unfortunately, there are only 3 shades available. If you prefer more coverage and a matte finish, there's also a matte version called The New Founwear Cushion. 

Haircare

9. Moremo Hair Treatment Miracle 2X

This cream-type hair treatment is loved all over the world! Its meant to be used after shampooing and has amazing, almost immediate effects. It's silicone-free and contains keratin proteins that protect the hair and leave it silky and shiny. 

All you have to do is apply it to any damaged parts of your hair after shampooing, leave it in for a couple minutes, and then rinse it out! It's a great way to easily maintain dry hair during the harsh winter months.

10. GROWUS Damage Therapy No-Wash Treatment

GROWUS is a brand that has been gaining attention for its effective hair care products and aesthetic design. This no-wash treatment contains 7 types of collagen and 5 types of protein ingredients, and also protects the hair from extreme heat. 

It can be used daily, and is really convenient to use as it is in a spray-type bottle! This treatment really helps make your hair soft and glossy!

Spring 2024

Skincare

1. Skinfood Carrot Carotene Calming Water Pad

You may have seen this Skinfood toner pad on social media! It's extremely popular both in Korea and globally for its moisturizing and soothing effects. These pads are infused with beta-carotene, an antioxidant found in carrots, which helps to protect the skin and promotes a healthy, glowing complexion. Plus, it's super convenient to use and made with natural ingredients! 

If you are looking to step up your skincare game but don't want it to be too complicated, this is perfect for you!

2. Laneige Cream Skin Toner (Second Gen Version)

If you're a K-beauty fan, you definitely know about the one-and-only Cream Skin Toner! It is a 2-in-1 toner and moisturizer, so it's guaranteed to keep your skin clear of impurities without stripping your skin of moisture! 

Laneige recently came out with a new second-generation packaging that is more sleek and simple. It's loved by many across the globe!

3. Torriden DIVE IN Low Molecular Hyaluronic Acid Serum

This Torriden serum has extremely high ratings on Olive Young and has been very popular recently in Korea! It's super moisturizing and since it has gentle ingredients, is great for sensitive skin. 

The formula is moisturizing but not sticky, and people with both dry and oily skin have been loving it. If you're looking for a good serum, this is a great pick!

4. MEDIHEAL Tea Tree Essential Mask

This is one of the most popular sheet masks in Korea and has been sitting at #1 since 2020! MEDIHEAL is known for their amazing skincare products and has a variety of sheet masks available. 

Currently there are 6 different types, each targeting different skincare concerns. Out of all of them, the Tea Tree Sheet Mask is the most popular and is known for its soothing effects on the skin. Also, it's almost always on sale, so you can get it at a great price! Be sure to stack up on these before you leave Korea!

Makeup

5. [LIMITED EDITION] CLIO Kill Cover The New Founwear Cushion - Koshort in Seoul Collection

CLIO is back with the CUTEST collaboration product! This cushion foundation is the latest addition and has been blowing up for how cute the packaging is! It comes with 4 adorable cat-themed epoxy stickers that you can decorate the case with, and the cushion puff is in the shape of a little kitten's paw! Not to mention the little cat pawprints on the cushion sponge itself. 

This cushion foundation has a semi-matte finish and claims to last up to 72 hours! It has a good amount of coverage yet applies thinly and is recommended for those that like a natural look. Don't miss out on this limited-edition collection!

6. [LIMITED EDITION] CLIO Pro Eye Palette - Koshort in Seoul Collection

The Koshort in Seoul Collection also includes 2 eye palettes that also come with cute cat-themed stickers and have adorable little designs on the eyeshadow blocks themselves! 

'Napping Cheese' comes in 10 peach- and brown-toned shades and is great for those that are warm-toned. For those that are cool-toned, you can find lilacs, pastel pinks, and ash-toned colors in the 'Lazy Soft Paw' palette! These shades are perfect for spring, which is coming up soon! Treat yourself to this adorable palette!

7. Rom&nd Juicy Lasting Tint - New Bare Series

If you're into Korean lip tints, you definitely know Rom&nd! They have such a huge selection of lip tints that come in different finishes as well. The latest addition to their most famous Juicy Lasting Tint line are three colors that are perfect for spring; Bare Apricot, Bare Berry Smoothie, and Bare Vine! 

Bare Apricot and Bare Berry Smoothie are bright and lively colors, while Bare Vine is a bit more of a muted cool tone. These shades are the perfect ones to add to your spring lip collection!

8. WAKEMAKE Soft Blurring Eye Palette 

WAKEMAKE has been growing immensely as a brand in K-beauty and is especially known for their eyeshadow palettes! The Soft Blurring Eye Palettes come with a whopping 16 shades! There are so many eyeshadow combinations you could put together with all the different colors. 

There are a total of 8 palettes available, with the 2 newest editions being Soda Coral Blurring and Candy Coral Blurring. The latest palette editions fall right into the spring color palette of corals, pinks, and soft browns. You gotta get your hands on these!

Haircare

9. UNOVE Deep Damage Treatment EX

UNOVE is a haircare brand that has grown increasingly popular in Korea over the past couple of years! Beautiful actress Shin Sekyung is the brand model, and her elegant yet chic image matches perfectly with UNOVE! 

This particular product, the Deep Damage Treatment EX, is designed to restore and repair damaged hair. It is packed with natural ingredients, including argan oil and keratin, which leave your hair moisturized, nourished, and shiny. It can be applied on both wet and dry hair, making it convenient to use as well! If your hair needs some nourishing, definitely try out this treatment by UNOVE!

10. GROWUS Damage Therapy Hair Cream Treatment

GROWUS is a haircare brand that has been gaining popularity recently. The damage therapy line is great for dry hair that needs moisturizing and recovering, and this cream treatment is the latest addition to the line. 

Many users have been leaving positive reviews as the formula is silicone free and has high contents of protein to help rebuild damaged hair strands. It is also very light and has a nice rose scent! The spring air can still be quite dry, so you'll want to keep your hair sleek and moisturized with this treatment!

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We hope this list was helpful for you and can narrow things down for you when you go for a shopping spree at Olive Young! Are there any other products from Olive Young that you love? Let us know in the comments below! If you have any questions or concerns, please leave a comment below or send us an email at help@creatrip.com. You can follow us on Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, and Facebook to stay updated on all things Korea!

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