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Olive Young Awards 2015
[Update: The post on the Olive Young Awards 2016 is now online]
Olive Young, the largest health and beauty retailer in Korea, revealed the top bestselling products of 2018 in the latest instalment of the “Olive Young Awards“.
Olive Young Awards 2015
Every year the retailer holds the “Olive Young Awards”, an event that celebrates the top-selling products of the year. The results of 2015 are based on the analysis of over 10 million purchase records gathered from 1 January to 1 May 2015.
Since the winners of these awards are based on actual purchase data, the Olive Young Awards are considered by industry experts as a realistic reflection of the latest trends in Korean beauty.
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Olive Young Awards 2015 Winners
best lotion
Clean & Clear – Watery Light Hydrating Lotion
Physiogel – Hypoallergenic Lotion
Dr.Jart+ – Ctrl-A Soothing Moisturizer
Botanic Heal boH – Moist Youth Emulsion
best SKIN / TONER
Mamonde – Rose Water Toner
Hada Labo – Goku Jyun Lotion
Shingmulnara – Peppermint Deep Fresh Toner
best eye care product
Isa Knox – Nox Lab Retinol Eye Cream
DermaLift – Milderm Hyaluronic Eye Lifting Cream
best ESSENCE / SERUM
Isoi – Bulgarian Rose Blemish Care Serum II
CNP Laboratory – Mugener Ampule
Botanic Heal boH – Moist Youth Ampoule Essence
best cream
Physiogel – Hypoallergenic Cream
Physiogel – Hypoallergenic Intensive Repair Cream
Guerisson – 9 Complex Cream
23 years old – Badecasil P
best mist
Thayers – Witch Hazel Aloe Vera Toner Rose Petal old pack
Shingmulnara – Oxygen Water Mist Fixer
Mistian – Anti-Wrinkle Moisturizing Facial Spray
best face oil
Bio-Oil – Skincare Body Oil
Dr.Jart+ – Ceramidin Oil Balm
best facial mask
Faith in Face – After Shower Look Hydrogel Mask old pack
Mediheal – W.H.P White Hydrating Black Mask EX
Mediheal – N.M.F Aquaring Ampoule Mask REX
Mediheal – Teatree Care Solution Essential Mask REX
Freeman – Dead Sea Minerals Anti-Stress Mask
Freeman – Purifying Avocado + Oatmeal Clay Mask
Mediheal – N.M.F Midnight Capping Pack
Dreamworks – I’m The Real Shrek Pack
best cleansing gel / oil / water
Bifesta – Cleansing Lotion Brightup
Bifesta – Cleansing Lotion Brigthening
Dr. Jart+ – Dermaclear™ Micro Micellar Water
best lip & eye make-up remover
Bifesta – Eye Makeup Remover
Bielenda – Avocado Eye Makeup Remover
Pond’s – Clear Face Spa Lip&Eye Make-up Remover
Ellegirl – Just Find Your Lip & Eye Remover
best cleansing oil
Tiss – Deep Off Oil
Neutrogena – Deep Clean Brightening Cleansing Oil
Neutrogena – Deep Clean Hydrating Cleansing Oil
Neutrogena – Brightening Cleansing Oil
best foaming cleanser
Senka – Perfect Whip Cleansing Foam
Happy Bath – Soapberry Bubble Foam
Happy Bath – Soapberry Cleansing Foam
23 Years Old – Pergillus+ 15 Seconds Foam
best peeling & scrub
![Detclear - AHA Peeling Jelly [#Unscented]](https://themonodist.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Detclear-AHA-Peeling-Jelly-Unscented-300x300.jpg)
Detclear – AHA Peeling Jelly [#Unscented]
Carezone – Deep Clean Gentle Peeling Gel
Gowoonsesang – Dr.G Brightening Peeling Gel
Neogen – Bio-Peel Gauze Peeling Lemon
Neogen – Bio-Peel Gauze Peeling Wine
best mascara
Kiss Me – Heroine Make Volume & Curl Mascara EX
Kiss Me – Heroine Make Long & Curl Mascara EX
Majolica Majorca – Lash King Mascara
Maybelline New York – Volum’ Express The Falsies® Waterproof Mascara
Maybelline New York – Colossal Waterproof Mascara
best eyeliner
Kiss Me – Heroine Make Smooth Liquid Eyeliner N [#Black]
![Kiss Me - Heroine Make Smooth Liquid Eyeliner N [#Brown]](https://themonodist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Kiss-Me-Heroine-Make-Smooth-Liquid-Eyeliner-N-Brown-300x300.jpg)
Kiss Me – Heroine Make Smooth Liquid Eyeliner N [#Brown]
![Clio - Gelpresso Waterproof Pencil Gel Liner [#04 Dark Choco]](https://themonodist.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Clio-Gelpresso-Waterproof-Pencil-Gel-Liner-04-Dark-Choco-300x300.jpg)
Clio – Gelpresso Waterproof Pencil Gel Liner [#04 Dark Choco]
![Clio – Waterproof Pen Liner Kill Black Original [#001 Black]](https://themonodist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/23-300x300.jpg)
Clio – Waterproof Pen Liner Kill Black XP [#001 Black]
best eyebrow product
Kate – Designing Eyebrow 3D EX-5
Clio – Kill Brow Tinted Tattoo [#001 Earth Brown]
best lip gloss
![L'Oréal Paris - Shine Caresse Lip Stain [#702 Juliette]](https://themonodist.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/LOreal-Paris-Shine-Caresse-Lip-Stain-702-Juliette-300x300.jpg)
L’Oréal Paris – Shine Caresse Lip Stain [#702 Juliette]
![L'Oréal Paris - Shine Caresse Lip Stain [#801 Princess]](https://themonodist.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/LOreal-Paris-Shine-Caresse-Lip-Stain-801-Princess-300x300.jpg)
L’Oréal Paris – Shine Caresse Lip Stain [#801 Princess]
![Peripera - Peri's Ink [#03 No Way]](https://themonodist.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Peripera-Peris-Ink-03-No-Way-300x300.jpg)
Peripera – Peri’s Ink [#03 No Way]
![Peripera - Peri's Tint Water AD [#01 Cherry Juice]](https://themonodist.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Peripera-Peris-Tint-Water-AD-01-Cherry-Juice-300x300.jpg)
Peripera – Peri’s Tint Water AD [#01 Cherry Juice]
![Peripera - Peri's Ink Lip Tint + Peri's Ink Remover Set [#03 No Way]](https://themonodist.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Peripera-Peris-Ink-Lip-Tint-Peris-Ink-Remover-Set-03-No-Way-300x300.jpg)
Peripera – Peri’s Ink Lip Tint + Peri’s Ink Remover Set [#03 No Way]
best eyeshadow
![Majolica Majorca - Jeweling Eyes [#BR792]](https://themonodist.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Majolica-Majorca-Jeweling-Eyes-BR792-300x300.jpg)
Majolica Majorca – Jeweling Eyes [#BR792]
![Clio - Gelpresso Waterproof Pencil Gel Liner [#01 Beige Shine]](https://themonodist.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Clio-Gelpresso-Waterproof-Pencil-Gel-Liner-300x300.jpg)
Clio – Gelpresso Waterproof Pencil Gel Liner [#01 Beige Shine]
![Ellegirl - Gogo Eyeshadow [#BE05 Carpe Diem]](https://themonodist.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Ellegirl-Gogo-Eyeshadow-BE05-Carpe-Diem-300x300.jpg)
Ellegirl – Gogo Eyeshadow [#BE05 Carpe Diem]
![Ellegirl - Gogo Eyeshadow [#BR02 Thomas Hobbes]](https://themonodist.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Ellegirl-Gogo-Eyeshadow-BR02-Thomas-Hobbes-300x300.jpg)
Ellegirl – Gogo Eyeshadow [#BR02 Thomas Hobbes]
![Clio - Pro Single Shadow [#G10 Perfection]](https://themonodist.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Clio-Pro-Single-Shadow-G10-Perfection-300x300.jpg)
Clio – Pro Single Shadow [#G10 Perfection]
best bb cream
Dr.Jart+ – Rejuvenating Beauty Balm Silver Label SPF35/PA++
Hanskin – Super Light Touch BB Cream SPF30/PA++
Dewytree – Skin Magic White Cream
best make-up base
L’Oréal Paris – Base Magique Transforming Smoothing Primer
best concealer
Maybelline New York – Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circles Treatment Concealer
![Canmake - Cover & Stretch Concealer UV SPF25/PA++ [#01 Light Beige]](https://themonodist.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Canmake-Cover-Stretch-Concealer-UV-SPF25-PA-01-Light-Beige-300x300.jpg)
Canmake – Cover & Stretch Concealer UV SPF25/PA++ [#01 Light Beige]
Shiseido – Spotscover Foundation
best cushion foundation
![Mamonde - Powder Pact Blooming SPF25/PA+++ [#21]](https://themonodist.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Mamonde-Powder-Pact-Blooming-SPF25-PA-21-300x300.jpg)
Mamonde – Powder Pact Blooming SPF25/PA+++ [#21]
Dr.Jart+ – BB Bounce Beauty Balm Moist SPF30/PA++ [#21 Light]
![Botanic Heal boH - Ampoule Cushion SPF50+ PA+++ [#01 Pink Beige]](https://themonodist.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Botanic-Heal-boH-Ampoule-Cushion-SPF50-PA-01-Pink-Beige-300x300.jpg)
Botanic Heal boH – Ampoule Cushion SPF50+ PA+++ [#01 Pink Beige]
![Botanic Heal boH - Ampoule Cushion SPF50+ PA+++ [#02 Natural Beige]](https://themonodist.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Botanic-Heal-boH-Ampoule-Cushion-SPF50-PA-02-Natural-Beige-300x300.jpg)
Botanic Heal boH – Ampoule Cushion SPF50+ PA+++ [#02 Natural Beige]
Clio – Kill Cover Founwear Cushion XP SPF50+/PA+++
best foundation
![Maybelline New York - Instant Age Rewind Eraser Treatment Makeup [#Nude]](https://themonodist.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Maybelline-New-York-Instant-Age-Rewind-Eraser-Treatment-Makeup-Nude-300x300.jpg)
Maybelline New York – Instant Age Rewind Eraser Treatment Makeup [#Nude]
Kate – Powderless Liquid for Cover SPF20/PA++ [#Ochre-B]
![Beyond - Angel Aqua Moisture Foundation SPF20 PA++ [#1 Light]](https://themonodist.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Beyond-Angel-Aqua-Moisture-Foundation-SPF20-PA-1-Light-300x300.jpg)
Beyond – Angel Aqua Moisture Foundation SPF20/PA++ [#1 Light]
best lip care product
Burt’s Bees – Pink Grapefruit Lip Balm
![Vaseline - Lip Therapy [#Aloe Vera]](https://themonodist.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Vaseline-Lip-Therapy-Aloe-Vera-300x300.jpg)
Vaseline – Lip Therapy [#Aloe Vera]
Himalaya – Lip Balm
best body scrub
![Tree Hut - Shea Sugar Scrub [#Tropical Mango]](https://themonodist.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Tree-Hut-Shea-Sugar-Scrub-Tropical-Mango-300x300.jpg)
Tree Hut – Shea Sugar Scrub [#Tropical Mango]
Geomar – Thalasso Remodelling Body Scrub
Plu – Scub Premium Original
best body spray
Body Fantasies – Fresh White Musk Fragrance Body Spray
Happy Bath – Cherry Blossom Body Mist
![ON:THE BODY – Perfume Body Mist [#Rose + Jasmine]](https://themonodist.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ONTHE-BODY-–-Perfume-Body-Mist-Rose-Jasmine-300x300.jpg)
ON:THE BODY – Perfume Body Mist [#Rose + Jasmine]
best body wash
St.Ives – Pink Lemon & Mandarin Orange Exfoliating Wash
best BODY cream / lotion
Body Fantasies – Fresh White Musk Fragrance Moisturizing Lotion
Cetaphil – Moisturising Lotion
Derma:B – Daily Moisture Body Lotion
best BODY cleanser
Body Fantasies – Fresh White Musk Body Wash
Happy Bath – Natural Real Moisture Body Wash
best hand / foot cream
![Kamill - Hand & Nail Cream [#Intensive]](https://themonodist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Kamill-Hand-Nail-Cream-Intensive-300x300.jpg)
Kamill – Hand & Nail Cream [#Intensive]
![Shingmulnara - Perfume Hand Cream [#Peach]](https://themonodist.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Shingmulnara-Perfume-Hand-Cream-Peach-300x300.jpg)
Shingmulnara – Perfume Hand Cream [#Peach]
![Shingmulnara - Perfume Hand Cream [#Cherry Blossom]](https://themonodist.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Shingmulnara-Perfume-Hand-Cream-Cherry-Blossom-300x300.jpg)
Shingmulnara – Perfume Hand Cream [#Cherry Blossom]
Vaseline – Original Protecting Jelly
![Cath Kidson - Hand Cream Trio [#Rose]](https://themonodist.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Cath-Kidson-Hand-Cream-Trio-Rose-300x300.jpg)
Cath Kidson – Hand Cream Trio [#Rose]
best shampoo / conditioner
Syoss – Silicone Free Repair Shampoo
![Batiste – Dry Shampoo [#Original]](https://themonodist.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Batiste-–-Dry-Shampoo-Original-old-pack-300x300.jpg)
Batiste – Dry Shampoo [#Original]
ReEn – Yungo The First Cleansing Shampoo Treatment
best Hair dye
![Freshlight - Foam Hair Colour [#Lemon Blond]](https://themonodist.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Freshlight-Foam-Hair-Colour-Lemon-Blond-old-pack-300x300.jpg)
Freshlight – Foam Hair Colour [#Lemon Blond]
![Mise-en-scène - Hello Bubble Hair Foam Color [#3NT Dark Choco]](https://themonodist.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Mise-en-scene-Hello-Bubble-Hair-Foam-Color-3NT-Dark-Choco-300x300.jpg)
Mise-en-scène – Hello Bubble Hair Foam Color [#3NT Dark Choco]
![eZn - Shaking Pudding Hair Colour [#4.31 Ash Kaki]](https://themonodist.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/eZn-Shaking-Pudding-Hair-Colour-4.31-Ash-Kaki-300x300.jpg)
eZn – Shaking Pudding Hair Colour [#4.31 Ash Kaki]
best hair treatment
Mise-en-scène – Perfect Serum Original
Mise-en-scène – Curling Essence 2X Awesome Curl
Mise-en-scène – Damage Care Perfect Serum
best hair tool
Unix – Takeout Mini Flat Iron UCI-A2501
best hair mask
L’Oréal Paris – Total Repair 5 Instant Miracle Hair Pack
L’Oréal Paris – Elseve Total Repair 5 Deep Repairing Mask
Tsubaki – Damage Care Treatment
best deodorant
Nivea – Pearl & Beauty Stick Deodorant
Nivea – Extra White Deodorant Roll-On
![Crystal – Mineral Deodorant Roll-On [#Unscented]](https://themonodist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Crystal-–-Mineral-Deodorant-Roll-On-Unscented-300x300.jpg)
Crystal – Mineral Deodorant Roll-On [#Unscented]
best sunscreen
Happy Bath – Perfect Sun Cream SPF50+/PA+++
Beyond – Oh My! Sun Cream SPF50+/PA++++
CNP Laboratory – Tone-Up Protection Sun SPF42/PA+++
Dr. Jart+ – UV Every Sun Day SPF50+/PA+++
Shingmulnara – Crystal Clear Sun Spray SPF50+/PA+++
best women’s razor
BIC – Twin Lady Disposable Women’s Razors 5 Pack
Schick – Intuition Renewing Moisture Razor
Gillette – Venus Razor
best hair removal product
Body Natur – Wax Strips Hair Removal Body Normal and Dry Skin with Aloe Vera and Argan
Veet – EasyGrip Ready-to-Use Wax Strips With Aloe Vera For Dry Skin
![Veet - In Shower Hair Removal Cream [#Sensitive]](https://themonodist.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Veet-In-Shower-Hair-Removal-Cream-Sensitive-300x300.jpg)
Veet – In Shower Hair Removal Cream [#Sensitive]
best tanning & after sun product
Hawaiian Tropic – Dark Tanning Oil
Lacvert – CK Aloe Herb Soothing Gel
Aromatica – Soothing Aloe Vera Gel
best men’s fragrance
Ferrari – Black Eau de Toilette
Ferrari – Scuderia Ferrari Light Essence Eau de Toilette
John Varvatos – Artisan Eau de Toilette
Calvin Klein – CK One Eau de Toilette
best women’s fragrance
Lanvin – Marry Me Eau De Perfum
Yves Rocher – Pêche Jaune Eau de Toilette
Salvatore Ferragamo – Incanto Charms Eau de Toilette
Clean – Warm Cotton Eau de Parfum
best bb cream for men
Vonin – The Style Blue Style Finisher BB SFP46/PA+++
Energy Factory – Skin Fit Man’s Balm SPF35/PA++
DTRT – BB Get Ready SPF50+/PA+++
XTM – Style Homme Multi BB SPF50+/PA+++
best shaving products for men
Nivea Men – Sensitive Shaving Foam
Razorpit – Razor Blade Cleaner
best men skincare product
ULOS – Skin Milk
Bulldog Skincare For Men – Original Moisturiser
XTM – Style Homme All In One Freshman
CNP Laboratory – Homme All-in-One Fluid
XTM – Style Homme All In One Expert + Perfect Cleansing Foam Set
XTM – Style Homme All In One Expert
XTM – Style Homme All In One Expert Special Set
best shaving / cleansing product for men
Bulldog Skincare For Men – Original Face Wash
best air freshener / deodorizer / daily necessities
![W.Dressroom – Dress & Living Perfume Mist [#49 Peach Blossom]](https://themonodist.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/W.Dressroom-–-Dress-Living-Perfume-Mist-49-Peach-Blossom-300x300.jpg)
W.Dressroom – Dress & Living Perfume Mist [#49 Peach Blossom]
3M Nexcare – Blemish Clear Cover
Lion – Kyusoku Jikan Cooling Sheet for Legs
best make-up tool
Kai – Compact Eyelash Curler
Shiseido – Eyelash Curler
Gatsby – Powdered Oil Clear Paper
best health SUPPLEMENTS
Rainbow Light – Gummy Vitamin C Slices
CJ – InnerB Aqua Bank
CJ – InnerB Aqua Rich
BYO – Skin Probiotics
Korea Eundan – Vitamin C 1000
Lemona – Lemona-S
Cenovis – Women’s Multivitamins and Minerals
Cenovis – Triplus
Cenovis – Probiotics
best weight-loss SUPPLEMENTS
DHC – Garcinia Cambogia Extract Tablet
best beverage
Kirin – Afternoon Milk Tea
Lotte Chilsung – Today’s Tea Corn Silk Tea
Zico – Zico Premium Coconut Water
best tea product
3:15PM – Milk Tea Original
Coffee Bean – Captain Americano Mini
Jangsu Nongga – Burdock Tea
best Feminine Hygiene Product
Saforelle – Ultra Gentle Cleansing Foam
![Summer's Eve - Feminine Cleansing Wipes [#Normal Skin]](https://themonodist.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Summers-Eve-Feminine-Cleansing-Wipes-Normal-Skin-300x300.jpg)
Summer’s Eve – Feminine Cleansing Wipes [#Normal Skin]
Summer’s Eve – Delicate Blossom® Feminine Wash
Yejimiin – Feminine Wash
best Hygiene Product
Playtex – Gentle Glide Tampons
Lillian – Pure Cotton Sanitary Pads
Lillian – Pure Cotton Sanitary Pads [#Medium]
Lillian – Pure Cotton Sanitary Pads [#Medium]
best snack food
Ritter Sport – Strawberry Yoghurt Chocolate
Haribo – Goldbären
Echigo Seika – Funwari Meijin Kinako Mochi Puffs
HBAF – Honey Butter Almond
Check out the winners of the previous editions of the Olive Young Awards.
Source: Olive Young
Translation: © 2015 Odile Monod. You may not reproduce the above translation for commercial purposes without the express written consent of the translator.
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