Olive Young USA: US Online Store or Pasadena Store
AI-generated imageYes, Olive Young has a way in for US shoppers: its US Online Store, or its first US store in Pasadena. The Olive Young Global site does not ship to the US, which means none of the 50 states or Washington, D.C.
US shoppers can use the US Online Store or the Pasadena store
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| Option | Ships to the US? | Pay in | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global site | No, the 50 states and D.C. are excluded | Not available for US orders | Nothing, if you live in the US |
| US Online Store and app | Built for US shoppers | US$ | Everyday orders, with an app promo of US$20 off |
| Pasadena store | You walk in | In person | Browsing shelves and trying the skin analysis |
A Korean health and beauty chain
AI-generated imageCJ Olive Young Corporation is a Korea-headquartered retail chain selling cosmetics, health products and beauty goods, known simply as Olive Young.
The company formed a joint venture with Dairy Farm International (DFI) Retail Group in 2002. It lasted until 2008, when CJ Group bought all of DFI's stake.
K-beauty trends at friendly prices explain the buzz
AI-generated imageOlive Young shows off the newest K-beauty trends. It stocks skincare, makeup and health products, and the prices stay affordable. Visitors from abroad have taken to it, and it has become a favorite on trips to Korea. The Global site goes further and calls itself Korea's No. 1 Health & Beauty Store.
Cell Fusion C's Aquatica cooling sunscreen is described as light, quick to absorb and moisturizing, and it is said not to sting the eyes or the skin. Banila Co's romantic blush is said to blend well and not cause breakouts on sensitive skin.
The free iPhone app saves you money, and you pay in dollars
The OLIVE YOUNG US app is free and designed for iPhone. The app's update notes say it opened a dedicated U.S. store with a fully localized experience for US users. Its headline promise is that you can save US$20 by shopping in the app.
Final payment is in US$ or ¥, and the amount charged can shift with the exchange rate at checkout. So a total that looks right in the cart may differ slightly on your card statement.
The Global site now points US customers elsewhere
No. The Global site no longer lets US customers shop and sends them to the new US Online Store instead. Glowing posts about it still turn up, including ones about its November 11:11 sale, but they don't change where a US order can go today.
Olive Young Pasadena rewards early arrivals, and Seoul has more stores
The Pasadena store is the first Olive Young location in the US. People of all ages have lined up along the sidewalk about an hour before the doors open. Inside, a skin analysis is on offer, and if you arrive before the full staff is in, it may be the only thing you can try yet.
One shopper's bag held two glossy lip potion products. Stock up the way people do in Seoul and the receipt may run as long as one from CVS.
One is open 10:00 to 21:30 and sells cosmetics, miscellaneous goods, ginseng and herbal health supplements, and food products. The Mecenatpolis branch is on the ground floor at 45, Yanghwa-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul. It is open 10:00 to 22:00 and sells perfume and cosmetics. Both are listed as tax refund shops.
Mix-ups that send US shoppers to the wrong place
- Searching the App Store and installing the wrong app. The one made for you is called OLIVE YOUNG US.
- Treating Seoul store listings as US stores. Gangbyeon and Mecenatpolis are in Korea.
- Expecting a full service desk on arrival. A skin analysis may be all that runs before the whole staff is in.
- Trusting the cart total to the cent. The final charge can still move with the rate.
- Skipping the app's reviews. Its rating sits at 1.9 stars alongside negative reviews, so read the recent ones before you rely on it.
Where to start your first order
Start with the US Online Store, or visit the Pasadena store in person.
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