Olive Young Autumn Sale: 10 Items Checked — Korea’s Own Site Beats Global by 40%
Olive Young’s autumn sale (올영세일) is back from 30 August to 5 September, seven days covering around 34,000 autumn beauty and wellness products. With Buy&Ship’s Korean proxy shopping and forwarding service you pay Korean domestic prices. We have picked 10 bestsellers and checked every one against Olive Young Global — eight are sold on both sides, and together they cost about 40% less on Korea’s own site.
📌 The one-minute version
・Dates: 30 August (Sun) to 5 September, seven days, around 34,000 products
・A daily-changing “deal of the day” (오늘의 특가), with autumn colour makeup as this round’s focus and Sanrio collaborations discounted alongside
・Korea’s own site has the lowest prices, but checkout needs a Korean mobile verification and a Korean credit card — which is what proxy shopping is for
・Olive Young Global is the same brand’s official overseas store, priced separately from the Korean site and noticeably higher — across the eight items sold on both, the gap is RM358.58, about 43%
・Another 2 items are not listed on Global at all
・Check before you order — perfume, nail polish, hair dye and anything aerosol (spray sunscreen, setting spray) cannot be shipped
Contents
→ I. Olive Young sale calendar
→ II. Global vs Korea + proxy shopping
→ III. Autumn colour is this round’s focus
→ IV. 10 picks
→ V. What can’t be shipped to UK?
→ VI. Forwarding costs from the Korea warehouse
→ VII. How to order through proxy shopping
→ FAQ
I. Olive Young sale calendar
When does Olive Young go on sale?
The 2026 autumn sale (올영세일) runs from Sunday 30 August to 5 September, seven days. Around 34,000 autumn beauty and wellness products are included — of the four quarterly sales Olive Young runs, this is the one that lines up with the change of season.
| Sale | Dates |
|---|---|
| Monthly special (three days) | 25th–28th of each month |
| Autumn Big Sale | 30 August – 5 September 2026 |
| Summer Big Sale | Usually late May to early June; dates announced each year |
| Black Friday | Late November; dates announced each year |
| Year-end Big Sale | Early December; dates announced each year |
Within the window there is a daily-changing “deal of the day” (오늘의 특가): a brand that is not on today’s list is often on tomorrow’s. Beyond that, limited-edition sets (기획세트) and 1+1 bundles are separate products in their own right and usually work out cheaper per unit than buying singly — they are the format worth watching in a sale like this. Sanrio collaboration items are also discounted this round.
II. Olive Young Global vs Korea’s own site with proxy shopping
Decide where you are buying before you decide what. Shoppers in UK have two routes: Olive Young Global ships here directly, or you order on Korea’s own site and forward the parcel. Global is the same brand’s official store for overseas customers — one brand, but priced separately from the Korean site and promoted separately. So the same product carries two different prices, and a sale widens the gap.
How do you pay on Olive Young Korea?
This is the practical barrier: the Korean site needs a Korean mobile number for identity verification, and payment has to go through a Korean-issued credit card. It is not a language problem — without Korean identity you cannot complete checkout. That is the step proxy shopping removes: we place and pay for the order on the Korean site, and all you supply is the product link, the variant and the quantity.
| Olive Young Global | Korea’s own site + proxy & forwarding | |
|---|---|---|
| Can you order it yourself? | Yes, an international card is enough | No — Korean mobile verification and a Korean card are required, so we buy it for you |
| Unit price | Higher | Lowest — Korean domestic pricing |
| Sale pricing | Its own promotions; different products, different depth | The Korean site’s listed price on the day, including deals of the day and set pricing |
| What you can buy | Only what Global has listed | The whole site, including Korea-only items, limited sets and 1+1 bundles |
| Shipping | Free over a threshold that varies by destination | |
| Service fee | — | 6% of the item price |
And there is a difference that is not about price: what you can buy at all. Of the 10 picks, HOLIKA HOLIKA’s Sanrio eyeshadow and JUNG SAEM MOOL’s limited-edition cushion are not listed on Global. Korea-only items, limited sets and 1+1 bundles usually are not — if you want them, the Korean site is the only place.
So which one?
Buying one or two things, and landing just over Global’s free-shipping threshold — Global saves you the forwarding and the service fee and may well come out ahead. But that window is narrow: past that line the unit-price gap outruns the shipping it saves.
Buying several things in a sale, or after Korea-only sets — use the Korean site with proxy shopping. The unit price is lower to begin with, and forwarding is shared out: you pay the first pound once, so the more you consolidate, the less each item carries. The more you buy, the more the proxy route wins.
🧮 Working it out yourself? A proxy order comes to:
item price (the Korean site’s price on the day) + service fee (6% of the item price) + forwarding
plus any domestic Korean delivery the seller charges. Your order page lists the full breakdown before you pay, and that breakdown is the final word.
III. Autumn colour is this round’s focus
Olive Young has weighted this sale towards colour cosmetics, and the reason is plain in its own numbers: last September, searches for “colour makeup” (색조) on its site rose 20% month on month, and the narrower terms rose far more — autumn warm palettes (가을웜 팔레트) +379%, autumn lip (가을립) +344%, autumn blush (가을 블러셔) +327%.
Korean shoppers swap their whole colour story the moment autumn arrives, and those products are at their cheapest during the sale. The autumn colour items Olive Young itself named are peripera (페리페라) rose tints, NAMING (네이밍) pencil liner, OFRA Cosmetics (오프라 코스메틱) highlighter and the VDL cushion set (쿠션 기획세트).
The wellness side is broad too, with magnesium (바이오렉트 마그네슘), low-molecular collagen (비비랩 저분자 콜라겐), protein shakes (올더베러 단백질 쉐이크) and a Mediterranean oil cleanse drink (푸드올로지 지중해 오일만 클렌즈) all named. And the items tourists buy most — BIODANCE deep masks (바이오던스), ANUA PDRN cream (아누아 PDRN 크림), ARENCIA cleanser (아렌시아 프레시 클렌저) and Torriden DIVE-IN hyaluronic masks (토리든 다이브인) — are on special too.
IV. 10 picks
Prices below were checked on both sites on 31 August 2026, with Olive Young Global’s price alongside for comparison. Prices move during a sale — the site on the day is the final word.
MEDIHEAL (메디힐) – Derma Toner Pad, 100+100 sheets, 3 types (+ travel case & character stickers)
One of the headline Sanrio collaborations of this sale. Two versions: the purple PDRN Pore Pad (Kuromi) works on pore tightening, the pink Collagen Firming Pad (My Melody) on firmness. Two tubs, 200 pads in total, with a travel case and character stickers included.
It has taken first place in the hwahae awards partial-mask pad category and carries 80,940 reviews at an average of 4.8 in Korea. That works out to roughly 142 won a pad — the longest-lasting buy on this list.
Global price: GBP27 (US$34.04)
Korea sale price: GBP15 (KRW28,330)
2AN (투에이엔) – Dual Cheek, 17 shades (limited edition / single)
An Olive Young exclusive, boxed with Cinnamoroll artwork. Two shades per compact across 17 combinations, with a base and a contour pan side by side — one compact covers a full cheek look.
It is one of this round’s official picks (올영 PICK) and comes with a Cinnamoroll stress ball. Collaboration sets like this are sold on the Korean site only.
Global price: GBP9.6 (US$12.24)
Korea sale price: GBP8 (KRW14,800)
narka (나르카) – Hype Fit / Hard Fix Hair Mascara (+ cap, folding comb & phone pouch)
The flyaway stick Koreans nickname “hair mascara” — a brush applicator for smoothing baby hairs along the hairline, in two strengths: Hype Fit and Hard Fix.
This is the Hello Kitty collaboration, bundled with a character cap, folding comb and waterproof phone pouch. Note the listing states it ships from 6 September — worth factoring in when you order.
Global price: GBP16 (US$21.90)
Korea sale price: GBP9.44 (KRW17,490)
Anua (아누아) – PDRN Hyaluronic Acid Capsule 100 Serum 30ml, double pack
The deepest discount on this list at 53% off — a double pack down from 57,500 won to 26,900 won, about 4,483 won per 10ml.
Anua’s PDRN line is the brand’s biggest seller of recent years, pairing PDRN with hyaluronic acid for hydration and repair, and it took an MD’S PICK in the 2025 Olive Young Awards serum category. This run comes in Sanrio packaging with a Cinnamoroll pouch included.
Global price: GBP36 (US$45.85)
Korea sale price: GBP14 (KRW26,900)
BRANDEN (브랜든) – Safe Plus Wallet Bag
The only non-beauty item here. A small Hello Kitty collaboration handbag in leopard, pink and all-over print, compartmented enough for earphones, a compact and a lipstick.
Rated 5.0, though on only 103 reviews — it is newly listed. Collaboration merchandise sells out and is not usually restocked.
Global price: GBP33 (US$42.23)
Korea sale price: GBP15 (KRW34,700)
HOLIKA HOLIKA (홀리카홀리카) – My Fave Piece Eyeshadow / Gel Tail / Piece Beam / Piece Balm
The cheapest thing on this list at 4,480 won after the discount, and it carries 209,553 reviews at an average of 4.8 — a long-running single-pan eyeshadow.
This is the Sanrio version, with My Melody and Kuromi on the case and pressed into the pan itself. Beyond the eyeshadow the range now includes the new Gel Tail texture plus Piece Beam and Piece Balm. At this price it is worth taking several shades.
Not sold on Global Korean site only — proxy shopping is the only route
Korea sale price: GBP2.5(KRW4,480)
MEDIHEAL (메디힐) – Essential Mask, 10+1 sheets, choose from 7 types
50% off, down to 9,900 won — roughly 900 won a sheet. Buy 10 and you get one more free, mixing and matching 7 formulas including madecassoside, PDRN and hyaluronic acid.
Korea’s number one seller for 15 consecutive years and winner of the 2025 Olive Young Awards mask category, with 487,770 reviews at an average of 4.9 — by far the largest body of feedback here. The listing states it is a limited run for the 7-day sale only.
Global price: GBP10 (US$13.36)
Korea sale price: GBP5 (KRW9,900) was RM58.48 (KRW20,000) / 50% off
JUNG SAEM MOOL (정샘물) – Essential Skin Nuder Cushion, limited edition set
The eponymous brand of Korea’s best-known makeup artist, and its signature cushion foundation took first place in the 2025 Olive Young Awards cushion category, with 39,107 reviews at an average of 4.7.
This is a limited edition set with a mini cushion and puff included — useful for touch-ups or travel. It sits in the 30 August to 5 September “steady seller” pricing.
Not sold on Global Korean site only — proxy shopping is the only route
Korea sale price: GBP19 (KRW37,920)
beplain (비플레인) – Mung Bean pH-Balanced Cleansing Foam 160ml, double pack
What Koreans call the “national cleanser”: over 20 million units shipped, and a five-year run of Olive Young Awards cleansing category wins. The formula is pH-balanced and built on mung bean extract, so it does not leave skin tight — it is a common pick for sensitive skin.
This is the 160ml double pack, about 713 won per 10ml. The smallest discount on this list at 12%, but it is a daily staple, so two at once is the sensible buy.
Global price: GBP23 (US$27.72)
Korea sale price: GBP12 (KRW22,800)
rom&nd (롬앤) – The Juicy Lasting Tint (Kuromi / Hangyodon)
Korea’s best-selling lip tint, glossy and pigmented without drying, with 268,960 reviews at an average of 4.7 — the most-reviewed product on this list.
This run comes in new Sanrio packaging, with Kuromi and Hangyodon printed on the tubes, and a Sanrio lip pouch and keyring set included. The listing states it ships from 3 September.
⏰ This price is a “deal of the day” (오늘의 특가), 31 August only. It reverts to the standard sale price the next day — which is exactly how the daily deal works: a brand that is not on today’s list is often on tomorrow’s.
Global price: GBP7.8 (US$10.71)
Korea sale price: GBP4.4(KRW8,900)
*Prices and availability change as stock sells through; the retailer’s own site is the final word, and product image copyright belongs to the respective stores. Local currency figures are approximate, converted on 31 August 2026, and exclude domestic Korean delivery, the proxy service fee and forwarding.
V. Before you order: what can’t be shipped to UK?
The thing most likely to go wrong in a sale is not picking the wrong product — it is buying something that cannot be shipped. Beauty is the category the restricted list catches most often. All three items below sit under All Warehouses, so shipping from Korea is no exception.
| Restricted item | Official wording (extract) | What it catches in a sale |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol & products with alcohol | Alcoholic drinks and products with alcohol, such as perfume. | Perfume, alcoholic drinks |
| Flammable items | Flammable solids or liquids and any substance that releases flammable gases when in contact with water (such as activated carbon, titanium powder, rubber debris, safety matches, phosphorus, sulfur, metal powder, nail polish, hair dye products). | Nail polish, gel polish, hair dye |
| Gas & compressed gas cylinders | Such as compressed air, dry ice, fire extinguishers, inflatable spheres, lifesaving devices, airbags, aerosols, gas lighters, light bulbs, canned and carbonated drinks. | Spray sunscreen, setting spray, hairspray |
Perfume is the one to watch on the UK list. There is no separate fragrance category here — perfume sits inside Alcohol & products with alcohol, which is easy to miss if you are scanning the list for the word “fragrance”. Aerosols are the other frequent catch: spray sunscreen, setting spray and hairspray all count, and those crowd Korea’s autumn bestseller lists. Nail polish and hair dye sit under flammables.
⚠️ Check the product yourself before ordering. Restrictions get updated and formulations differ between ranges from the same brand — this article cannot tell you whether a particular item qualifies. Read the restrictions page first, and ask customer service if you are unsure.
VI. What does forwarding from the Korea warehouse cost?
| Delivery option | Rate |
|---|---|
| Buy&Ship Delivery | First 2 lb RM50, each additional lb RM22 |
| UPS | First lb RM32, each additional lb RM30 |
UK bills on actual weight, so bulky-but-light packaging is not penalised, and beauty products are light to begin with — forwarding is rarely a large share of the total.
The way to keep it down in a sale is to buy in one go and consolidate: you pay the first pound once and everything after that is per pound, so the more items share a shipment, the less each one carries. Parcels from different countries can be consolidated at the sorting centre for free. A consolidated shipment cannot exceed 20 lb, no side may exceed 100cm, and the three sides together must stay under 150cm. Part pounds round up.
VII. How to order through proxy shopping
✅ Using the proxy shopping service
Step 1: Pick on the Korean site and copy the link
- Browse Olive Young Korea
- Once you have chosen, copy the URL of that product page
Step 2: Submit the proxy shopping request
- Go to the proxy shopping page and fill in the product link, variant, shade, quantity and any notes
- 📌 One order covers one website only, up to 10 items
- You will see the item cost and the service fee estimate once submitted
Step 3: Confirm and pay
- Check the item details and fees, then pay
- Buy&Ship places the order to your specification and receives it at the Korea warehouse
- 📌 You never need a Korean credit card or a Korean address
Step 4: Arrival notice
- We track the order status for you after it is placed
- You are notified once the item reaches the Buy&Ship Korea warehouse and is checked in
- 💡 The retailer may dispatch an order in more than one batch, so items from one order will not necessarily arrive together
Step 5: Consolidate, pay the shipping fee, receive
- At the sorting centre you can ship it on its own or consolidate with other parcels to save on shipping (up to 20 lb in total)
- The system charges on actual weight; confirm and pay
- Track it in the Buy&Ship app or on the website from there
FAQ
When is the 2026 Olive Young autumn sale?
It runs from Sunday 30 August to 5 September 2026, seven days, covering around 34,000 autumn beauty and wellness products. Olive Young runs this sale four times a year, once a quarter.
Olive Young Korea won’t ship to UK. How do I buy from it?
The Korean site needs a Korean mobile number for identity verification and a Korean-issued credit card at checkout, so shoppers here cannot order directly. The answer is proxy shopping: send us the product link, variant and quantity, we place the order and receive it at the Korea warehouse, then forward it to you — no Korean address or payment method needed. Note that one proxy order covers one website only, up to 10 items.
Is Olive Young Global or the Korean site cheaper?
Global is the same brand’s official overseas store, priced separately from the Korean site, and its sale line-up and discount depth differ too. Of the 10 picks in this article, 8 are sold on both: Global comes to RM837.60 against RM479.02 on the Korean site, about 43% apart, and still about 39% apart once the 6% service fee is added back. If you are buying one or two things and land just over Global’s free-shipping threshold, Global may well be fine; but the more items you buy, the more the unit-price gap outruns the shipping it saves. Two of the 10 are not on Global at all.
Can skincare be shipped to UK?
Most of it, with a few exceptions. Perfume, nail polish, hair dye and anything aerosol are restricted — spray sunscreen and setting spray are the ones most often missed. Ordinary creams, serums, masks and cleansers are otherwise fine. Formulations and packaging differ, so check the restrictions page or ask customer service before ordering.
What does forwarding from Korea cost?
From rm50 for the first two pounds and rm22 per additional pound, plus the RM2/lb fuel surcharge in place since 22 April 2026. Part pounds round up and the charge is based on the weight recorded at check-in. Proxy shopping adds a 6% service fee. See the pricing page for current rates.
What’s worth buying this round?
Olive Young has weighted the sale towards colour cosmetics, because autumn shades are exactly what Korean shoppers search for at the change of season — colour makeup searches rose 20% month on month last September, and autumn warm palettes 379%. Section IV above has 10 picks at discounts from 12% to 53%, of which Anua’s PDRN serum double pack at 53% off and MEDIHEAL’s 10+1 masks at 50% off are the deepest.