Are these sale prices exact?

They're converted from Korean won for quick reference and reflect the September Big Sale set/promo pricing. Your actual checkout total can vary by store, coupon, and exchange rate — always confirm at the shelf or app.

Which of these brands are the safest buys for foreign shoppers?

Anua, Torriden, Round Lab, numbuzin, and Mediheal come up most in Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Japan travel hauls — high repeat-purchase, gentle formulas, and consistent stock during Big Sales.

Do the buy-one-get-one and double sets actually save more?

Yes. Items marked '1+1' or 'double set' usually have a bigger effective discount than the single-unit price, so prioritize those if a brand offers both.

The Olive Young Brands Foreigners Actually Buy — September 2026 Sale Prices

The Olive Young brands foreign travelers actually buy — Anua, Torriden, Round Lab, numbuzin and more — with real September 2026 sale prices and how to shop them in Busan.

Olive Young’s September sale covers hundreds of products, but the brands travelers from Taiwan, Hong Kong, and beyond actually put in their cart are a much shorter list. Instead of listing everything on sale, this roundup covers only the brands with real international demand, along with their current sale prices. New to the sale itself? Start with our Olive Young September Big Sale dates & up to 70% off guide. Olive Young runs a Big Sale every quarter (March, June, September, December), so this brand list stays useful for the next one too — bookmark it before your trip.

Most Popular Brands Among Foreign Shoppers

These are the names that keep showing up in travel forums and Instagram haul posts. If you’re short on time in-store, start here.

Brand	Product	Sale Price
Anua	PDRN Hyaluronic Acid Capsule 100 Serum 30ml, double set	~$19
Anua	Daily Care Mask Pack, 10 sheets (4 types)	from ~$10
Torriden	Dive-In Low Molecular Hyaluronic Acid Serum 50ml set (+10 multi pads)	~$11
Torriden	Balance Full Men’s Cica Oil-Free Lotion 200ml	~$12
Round Lab	Birch Juice Moisturizing Tone-Up Sunscreen 50ml, buy-one-get-one	~$17
numbuzin	No.3 Skin-Softening Pore Care Sheet Mask, 4-pack	~$6
Medicube	PDRN Pink Peptide Ampoule 30ml, limited set	from ~$17
Mediheal	Sanrio Characters Edition Derma Toner Pad, 100+100 sheets (3 types)	from ~$20

(Prices converted from KRW for reference; actual checkout total may vary.)

🏨 Most of these brand stores cluster around Seomyeon and Nampo-dong. See budget-friendly stays in Seomyeon →

Popular Picks by Category

Skincare

VT Reedle Shot Men’s All-in-One 100 Ample Plus 150ml — from ~$13
Dr.G Red Blemish Men’s Calming Lotion 150ml, 2-pack — from ~$12
Aestura Atobarrier365 Cream 80ml set — ~$18
AHC Onli Men’s Essence Double Set (120ml x2) — ~$16

Makeup

3CE Mood Recipe Face Blush, single/set — from ~$10
CLIO Crystal Glam Balm Bare, single/set — from ~$8
HERA Black Cushion Foundation set — from ~$43
HERA Sensual Nude Gloss 5g, 13 colors — from ~$22

Cleansing & Body

Banila Co Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm 100ml set — from ~$10
L’Oréal Oil Mask Hair Pack 250ml, buy-one-get-one — ~$19

Tips for Getting the Most Out of This Sale

Shop in this order for the season: sunscreen first, then soothing/hydrating skincare, then cleansing — this order best matches what you’ll actually use before fall
Check for “buy-one-get-one” or “double set” labels first — items marked this way in the list above tend to have a bigger effective discount than single items
Stack your coupons — confirm both the app coupon and cart coupon are applied before checkout

For the full store list, tax-refund walkthrough, and skin-type breakdowns, see our Olive Young Busan store guide, tax refund guide, and 20 Must-Buy K-Beauty Items.

🚌 Want to save time hopping between stores? Some city tours include shopping stops on the route. Check the Busan shopping itinerary →

Pay Smart While You Shop

Sort out how you’ll pay before you hit a crowded store — fewer declined cards, no exchange hassle, and easier tax-refund thresholds when purchases land on one receipt.

WOWPASS Korea Multi-Currency Card (with T-money Transit Function)

Load Korean won with your overseas card and spend it at Olive Young, department stores, and convenience stores — with a built-in transit card. Fewer declined cards and less exchange hassle mid-shop.

KKday

Klook

Visit Busan Pass (transit card + attraction discounts)

Some versions include a free Olive Young gift, plus free or discounted entry to attractions — so it pays off beyond the shopping run.

KKday

Klook

Check This Before You Book

Before booking your Busan itinerary, take a moment to check for the latest KKday / Klook discount codes — the same ticket can end up hundreds of NTD cheaper with the right code. See Latest Discount Codes →

📌 Also worth reading: Olive Young September Sale Dates & Up to 70% Off · Where to Stay in Seomyeon · Busan Shopping Itinerary

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