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Picks9 min
What We'd Actually Buy at Olive Young Right Now
A named-product shortlist built from Olive Young's own purchase data rather than from what films well: the toner, serum, cleansing oil, sunscreen, and cream Korea actually buys — plus what we'd leave on the shelf.
Skincare6 min
Why Everyone Is Looking at Korean Beauty Differently Now
Korea passed the United States to become the world's second-largest cosmetics exporter — and 71% of that came from small brands you've never heard of. What that actually changes, and why we started this magazine.
Haircare7 min
Korean Haircare Is Having a Moment — Here's Where We'd Start
Olive Young's haircare sales tripled in a year and scalp ampoules are outgrowing shampoo four to one. Here's what actually changed, and the three products we'd start with.
Skincare7 min
The Korean Beauty Brands We'd Tell a Friend About First
A starter pack for Korean beauty — five brands sorted by what they're for, chosen from what Korea actually rebuys rather than what markets best abroad, plus honest notes on the ones you already know.
Haircare7 min
Why Seoul Is Taking Scalp Care Seriously
Scalp care in Korea stopped being a middle-aged concern and became a twenty-something one. How that shift built an entire industry — salon scopes, head spas, ₩1 trillion of it — and what's worth believing.
Haircare7 min
The Korean Hair Brands Worth Knowing
UNOVE, LABO-H, Ryo, Dr.Groot, AMOS, Mise en Scène, JSOOP, Kundal, Dr.FORHAIR. What each is actually known for, what we'd try first, and who each one is really for.