Olive Young
올리브영 · ollibeuyeong
Short answer
Olive Young is Korea's dominant health and beauty retailer. The app and website are useful for checking products, stock and promotions, while travelers can still use physical stores without any setup.
English support
Partial
Korean phone number
Not required
Korean card / bank
Required to pay
Price
Free
Pros
- Useful for Korean skincare and beauty shopping
- Physical stores are easy for tourists
- Good product discovery before visiting a store
Cons
- App checkout is easier with Korean setup
- Promotions and reviews are often Korean-first
- Not essential if you only shop in-store
Best for: Travelers and residents shopping for Korean beauty, health and daily-care products
FAQ
Is Olive Young available in English?
Partly. Olive Young offers some English, but parts of the app stay in Korean — a translation app helps fill the gaps.
Can tourists use Olive Young?
Olive Young usually needs a Korean-issued card or bank account to sign up or pay, so short-term visitors often can't finish setup. Best for: Travelers and residents shopping for Korean beauty, health and daily-care products.
How much does Olive Young cost?
Olive Young is free to download and use (Free).
