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A Foreigner's Guide to Olive Young in Korea

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A Foreigner's Guide to Olive Young in Korea If you've spent any time on K-beauty TikTok or YouTube, you already know about Olive Young. And if you're visiting Korea, chances are it's on your list. But walking into an Olive Young for the first time — especially one of the big ones — can be genuinely overwhelming. Thousands of products, brand names you've never heard of, and no obvious place to start. Here's your complete guide to shopping Olive Young like you've done it before. "Olive Young—Korea's largest health and beauty retailer with over 1,300 stores. This is where K-beauty shopping begins." The Quick Answer Olive Young is Korea's largest health and beauty retailer — think Sephora meets CVS, but Korean. With over 1,300 stores nationwide, you'll never be far from one. Foreign cards are accepted, an English-language global app exists, and tax refunds are available. This guide covers everything: what to buy, where to go, how to save mo...