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Olive Young Awards 2016
[Update: The post on the Olive Young Awards 2017 is now online]
Olive Young, the largest health and beauty retailer in Korea, revealed the top bestselling products of 2016 in the latest instalment of the “Olive Young Awards“.
Olive Young Awards 2016
Every year at the end of November, the retailer holds the “Olive Young Awards”, an event that celebrates the top-selling products of the year. The results of 2016 are based on the analysis of over 100 million purchase records gathered from 1 April 2015 to 31 March 2016.
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 2016 Winners
best nose strip
CNP Laboratory – Anti-pore Black head Clear Kit
![Elizabeth - Pore Clear Nose Pack [#White]](https://themonodist.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Elizabeth-Pore-Clear-Nose-Pack-White-300x300.jpg)
Elizabeth – Pore Clear Nose Pack
Mediheal – PiggyMom Soak Soak Nose Pack
best face MASK
Mediheal – Teatree Care Solution Essential Mask REX
Faith in Face – After Shower Look Hydrogel Mask
Dr.Jart+ – Vital Hydra Solution Mask
Dreamworks – I’m The Real Shrek Pack
Freeman – Dead Sea Minerals Anti-Stress Mask
Papa Recipe – Bombee Honeyed Pudding Set
best face mist
First place:
Mistian – Anti-Wrinkle Moisturizing Facial Spray
CNP Laboratory – Propolis Ampule Mist
Shingmulnara – Aloe Vera Fine Mist
best sun care product
CNP Laboratory – Tone-Up Protection Sun SPF42/PA+++
Dr.Jart+ – UV Every Sun Day SPF50+/PA+++
Dr.Jart+ – UV Sun Fluid SPF50+/PA+++
best lotion
First place:
Physiogel – Daily Moisture Therapy Facial Lotion
Hada Labo – Goku Jyun Milk
Third place:
Dr.Jart+ – Ceramidin Liquid
best SKIN / TONER
Hada Labo – Goku Jyun Lotion
Mamonde – Rose Water Toner
Thayers – Witch Hazel Aloe Vera Toner: Rose Petal
best eye cream
Botanic Heal boH – Moist Youth Eye Fill Cream
AHC – Premium Real Eye Cream For Face
Isa Knox – Nox Lab Eye Cream
best ESSENCE / SERUM
Isoi – Blemish Care Serum Plus
CNP Laboratory – Propolis Energy Ampule
CNP Laboratory – Invisible Peeling Booster
best cream
First place:
Physiogel – Daily Moisture Therapy Facial Cream
Second place:
Dr.Jart+ – Ceramidin Cream
Third place:
23 years old – Badecasil P
best face oil
Bio-Oil – Skincare Body Oil
Dr.Jart+ – Ceramidin Oil Balm
Trilogy – Certified Organic Rosehip Oil
best cleansing water
Dr. Jart+ – Dermaclear™ Micro Micellar Water
Bifesta – Bright Up Cleansing Lotion
Shingmulnara – Jeju Sparkling Water Cleansing Water
best lip&eye make-up remover
Pond’s – Clear Face Spa Lip&Eye Make-up Remover
Bifesta – Eye Makeup Remover
Yves Rocher – Express Eye Makeup Remover
best cleansing oil
Tiss – Deep Off Oil
Senka – Perfect Watery Oil
Neutrogena – Deep Clean Cleansing Oil
best foaming cleanser
Senka – Perfect Whip Facial Wash
Senka – Speedy Perfect Whip Cleansing Foam
Carezone – CK Deep Clean Foaming Cleanser
best peeling & scrub
Carezone – Deep Clean Gentle Peeling Gel
Neogen – Bio-Peel Gauze Peeling Wine
Mediheal – Peelosoft XP Cotton Swab Clear Shot
best anti-aging treatment
Eucerin – Hyaluron-Eye Eye Cream SPF15
Eucerin – Hyaluron Night Cream
Nuxe – Nuxellence Eclat
best skin-regenerating cream
Avène – Cicalfate+ Repairing Protective Cream
La Roche Posay – Cicaplast Baume B5+
Bioderma – Cicabio Pommade
best skin-soothing / hydrating cream
Avène – Crème Peaux Intolérantes Skin Recovery Cream
Eucerin – Aquaporin Active Rich Cream
Vichy Laboratoires – Aqualia Thermal Night Spa Cream Mask
best thermal water mist
Avène – Eau Thermale
Vichy Laboratoires – Eau Thermale Mineralizing Thermal Spa Water
La Roche-Posay – Eau Thermale Thermal Spring Water
best lip care product
![Vaseline – Lip Therapy [#Rosy Lips]](https://themonodist.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Vaseline-–-Lip-Therapy-Rosy-Lips-300x300.jpg)
Vaseline – Lip Therapy [#Rosy Lips]
Himalaya – Lip Balm
Burt’s Bees – Pink Grapefruit Lip Balm
best body care product
Bioderma – Atoderm Cream
Uriage – Xémose Cérat
Uriage – CU-ZN+ Cream
best concealer
Luna – Long Lasting Tip Concealer
Maybelline New York – Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circles Treatment Concealer
Clio – Kill Cover Pro Artist Liquid Concealer
best cushion foundation
Clio – Kill Cover Liquid Founwear Cushion SPF50+/PA+++
Luna – Essence Water Pact EX SPF35/PA++
Clio – Kill Cover Ampoule Cushion SPF50+/PA+++
best bb cream
Dr.Jart + – Rejuvenating Beauty Balm SPF 35/PA++
Luna – Wonder Essential B.B Founde SPF35/PA++
Dr.Jart+ – BB Dis-A-Pore SPF30/PA++
best foundation
Kate – Powderless Liquid for Cover SPF20/PA++
Revlon – Colorstay Foundation For Combination/Oily Skin
Shiseido – Spotscover Foundation
best mascara
![Kiss Me - Heroine Make Long & Curl Mascara EX [#01 Deep Black]](https://themonodist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Kiss-Me-Heroine-Make-Long-Curl-Mascara-EX-01-Deep-Black-300x300.jpg)
Kiss Me – Heroine Make Long & Curl Mascara EX
Maybelline New York – The Magnum Volum’ Express Waterproof Mascara
Majolica Majorca – Lash King Mascara
best eyeliner
Kiss Me Heroine Make – Smooth Liquid Eyeliner N
![Clio - Waterproof Pen Liner Kill Brown Original [#002 Brown]](https://themonodist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Clio-Waterproof-Pen-Liner-Kill-Brown-Original-002-Brown-300x300.jpg)
Clio – Waterproof Pen Liner XP
Kate – Super Sharp Liner
best eyebrow product
Clio – Kill Brow Tinted Tattoo
Kiss Me – Heavy Rotation Coloring Eyebrow
Kate – Designing Eyebrow 3D EX-5
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]
![Kate - Brown Shade Eyes [#BR-2]](https://themonodist.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Kate-Brown-Shade-Eyes-BR-2-300x300.jpg)
Kate – Brown Shade Eyes [#BR-2]
best lip tint
![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]
![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]
![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]
best lip pencil
![Wakemake - Skinny Lip Crayon [#11 Soft Beige]](https://themonodist.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Wakemake-Skinny-Lip-Crayon-11-Soft-Beige-300x300.jpg)
Wakemake – Skinny Lip Crayon [#11 Soft Beige]
![Son&Park - Lip Crayon [#06 Sugar Tint]](https://themonodist.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/SonPark-Lip-Crayon-06-Sugar-Tint-300x300.jpg)
Son&Park – Lip Crayon [#06 Sugar Tint]
![Woodbury - Lip Pencil Velvet Matte [#Sugar Rose]](https://themonodist.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Woodbury-Lip-Pencil-Velvet-Matte-Sugar-Rose-300x300.jpg)
Woodbury – Lip Pencil Velvet Matte [#Sugar Rose]
best lipstick
![L'Oréal Paris - Tint Caresse [#B06 Rose Blossom]](https://themonodist.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/LOreal-Paris-Tint-Caresse-B06-Rose-Blossom-300x300.jpg)
L’Oréal Paris – Tint Caresse [#B06 Rose Blossom]
![Clio - Virgin Kiss Tension Lip [#09 Pinkvely]](https://themonodist.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Clio-Virgin-Kiss-Tension-Lip-09-Pinkvely-300x300.jpg)
Clio – Virgin Kiss Tension Lip [#09 Pinkvely]
![Wakemake – Rouge Gun Zero [#01 King's Girl]](https://themonodist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/178-300x300.jpg)
Wakemake – Rouge Gun Zero [#01 King’s Girl]
best shaving products for men
Gillette – Fusion ProGlide Power Refills
Gillette – Fusion ProGlide Power Razor With Flexball Technology
Nivea Men – Sensitive Shaving Foam
best bb cream for men
Energy Factory – Skin Fit Man’s Balm SPF35/PA++
XTM – Style Homme Multi BB SPF50+/PA+++
Vonin – The Style Blue Style Finisher BB SFP46/PA+++
best men skincare product
ULOS – All-In-One Moisturizer
XTM – Style Homme All In One Freshman & Style Homme All In One Expert
Bulldog Skincare For Men – Original Moisturiser
best Men’s Fragrance
John Varvatos – Artisan Eau de Toilette
Montblanc – Legend Eau de Toilette
Bvlgari – BLV Pour Homme Eau de Toilette
best woMen’s Fragrance
Salvatore Ferragamo – Incanto Charms Eau de Toilette
Lanvin – Eclat d’Arpege Eau de Parfum
Lanvin – Marry Me Eau De Perfum
best unisex Fragrance
Clean – Warm Cotton Eau de Parfum
Ferrari – Scuderia Ferrari Light Essence Eau de Toilette
Calvin Klein – CK One Eau de Toilette
best oil blotting paper
Gatsby – Powdered Oil Clear Paper
Gatsby – Oil Clear Film
DHC – Oil Control Paper
best beauty tools
Shiseido – Eyelash Curler
Olive Young – Air Cushion Puff
Olive Young – Wedge Make-up Puff & Sponge
best BODY lotion
Cetaphil – Moisturizing Lotion
Naturie – Hatomugi Skin Conditioning Milk
Body Fantasies – Fresh White Musk Fragrance Moisturizing Lotion
best BODY scrub
Geomar – Thalasso Remodelling Body Scrub
Geomar – Thalasso White Musk 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]
best BODY wash
Body Fantasies – Fresh White Musk Body Wash
Cetaphil – Gentle Skin Cleanser
Happy Bath – Grapefuit Essence Cooling Body Wash
best BODY spray
Body Fantasies – Fresh White Musk Fragrance Body Spray
Body Fantasies – Pink Grapefruit Fantasy Fragrance Body Spray
![Duft&Doft - Body Mist [#Pink Breeze]](https://themonodist.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/DuftDoft-Body-Mist-Pink-Breeze-300x300.jpg)
Duft&Doft – Body Mist [#Pink Breeze]
best lip care product
Burt’s Bees – Pink Grapefruit Lip Balm
Himalaya – Lip Balm
Vaseline – Lip Therapy [#Rosy Lips]
Best Intensive Moisturisers
Cetaphil – Moisturizing Cream
Happy Bath – Natural Real Moisture Body Oil
Neutrogena – Body Oil
Best hand cream
Kamill – Hand & Nail Cream Classic
Herbacin – Kamille Hand Cream
![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]
Best deodorant
Nivea – Dry Comfort Anti-Perspirant
Nivea – Extra Whitening Antiperspirant Deodorant Spray
Dove – Go Fresh Grapefruit & Lemongrass Deodorant
Best hair removal product
Veet – BodyCurv™ Underarm Hair Removal Cream
Body Natur – Wax Strips Hair Removal Body Normal and Dry Skin with Aloe Vera and Argan
Veet – EasyGrip Ready-to-Use Wax Strips
Best body razor
Schick – Intuition Renewing Moisture Razor
Gillette – Venus Comfortglide Spa Breeze Women’s Razor
Gillette – Venus & Olay Razor
best hair treatment
L’Oréal Paris – Elseve Total Repair 5 Instant Miracle Hair Treatment
Mise-en-scène – Perfect Serum Treatment
Tsubaki – Damage Care Treatment
Tsubaki – Damage Care Hair Mask
best shampoo
Tsubaki – Damage Care Shampoo
Syoss – Silicone Free Repair Shampoo
OGX – Rejuvenating Cherry Blossom Ginseng Shampoo
Alpecin – Caffeine Shampoo C1
best Hair dye
![Mise-en-scène - Hello Bubble Hair Foam Color [#10G Vanilla Gold]](https://themonodist.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Mise-en-scene-Hello-Bubble-Hair-Foam-Color-10G-Vanilla-Gold-300x300.jpg)
Mise-en-scène – Hello Bubble Hair Foam Color [#10G Vanilla Gold]
![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]
![Freshlight - Foam Hair Colour [#Lemon Blond]](https://themonodist.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Freshlight-Foam-Hair-Colour-Lemon-Blond-300x300.jpg)
Freshlight – Foam Hair Colour [#Lemon Blond]
![L'Oréal - Excellence Crème [#1 Black]](https://themonodist.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/LOreal-Excellence-Creme-1-Black-300x300.jpg)
L’Oréal – Excellence Crème [#1 Black]
best hair essence
Mise-en-scène – Perfect Serum Original
L’Oréal – Elvive Extraordinary Oil Extra Rich
L’Oréal – Elvive Extraordinary Oil
best hair tool
Unix – Takeout Mini Multi-Iron UCI-A2504
Unix – Takeout Mini Flat Iron UCI-A2504
Unix – Ceramic Hair Straighteners UCI-2932A
best Hair styling product for women
Mise-en-scène – Curling Essence 2X Volume Curl
Forest Story – Super Hard Water Spray
![Ma Cherie - Hair Gelée [#Soft Wave]](https://themonodist.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Ma-Cherie-Hair-Gelee-Soft-Wave-300x300.jpg)
Ma Cherie – Hair Gelée [#Soft Wave]
best Hair styling product for men
Gatsby – Super Hard Set & Keep Spray
Gatsby – Moving Rubber Spiky Edge Hair Wax
Mise-en-scène – Mugshot Evil Rocking Water Spray
best Feminine Hygiene Product
Lillian – Ultra Absorbent Sanitary Pads
Lillian – Pure Cotton Sanitary Pads
![Sofy - Guierang Sanitary Pads [#Medium]](https://themonodist.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Sofy-Guierang-Sanitary-Pads-Medium-300x300.jpg)
Sofy – Guierang Sanitary Pads [#Medium]
best Feminine Hygiene Product
Perioe – White Now Whitening Patch
Dentiste – New Plus-White PRO Toothpaste
Zoomreal – Kit 2 Teeth Whitening Kit
best air freshener / deodorizer
![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]
![Kakao Friends - Car Air Freshener [#Tube]](https://themonodist.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Kakao-Friends-Car-Air-Freshener-Tube-300x300.jpg)
Kakao Friends – Car Air Freshener [#Tube]
![W.Dressroom – Dress & Living Perfume Mist [#97 April Cotton]](https://themonodist.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/W.Dressroom-–-Dress-Living-Perfume-Mist-97-April-Cotton-300x300.jpg)
W.Dressroom – Dress & Living Perfume Mist [#97 April Cotton]
best health SUPPLEMENTS
Korea Eundan – Vitamin C 1000
Lemona – Lemona-S
CJ – InnerB Aqua Rich
best weight-loss SUPPLEMENTS
DHC – Let’s D-Time Garcinia + Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA) Diet Set
DHC – Garcinia Cambogia Extract Tablet
Wellers – Diet Garcinia
best eye care product
Alcon – Opti-Free Value Pack
Kao – MegRhythm Steam Eye Mask
Bausch + Lomb – Renu Fresh Multi-Purpose Solution + Renu Sensitive Multi-Purpose Solution
best foot care product
Lion – Kyusoku Jikan Cooling Sheet for Legs
Scholl – Velvet Smooth Express Pedi Electronic Foot File
Chok Chok Gells – Gel Socks
best SKIN PATCHES
3M Nexcare – Blemish Clear Cover
Olive Young – Care Plus Wound Cover Spot Patch
CNP Laboratory – Anti-blemish Spot Patch
Best Processed Food
Jangsu Nongga – Burdock Tea
3:15PM – Milk Tea Original
Coffee Bean – Captain Americano Mini
Best snack Food
HBAF – Honey Butter Almond
7D – Dried Mango
Echigo Seika – Funwari Meijin Kinako Mochi Puffs
Best beverage
HBAF – Honey Butter Almond
7D – Dried Mango
Echigo Seika – Funwari Meijin Kinako Mochi Puffs
Rap Phyto® – Gel Jambes Légères
![Wakemake - Crayon Comte [#1 Poppy Red]](https://themonodist.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Wakemake-Crayon-Comte-1-Poppy-Red-300x300.jpg)
Wakemake – Crayon Comte [#1 Poppy Red]
Round A’Round – Skin Scent Eau de Cologne
![Yves Rocher - Rinsing Vinegar [#Raspberry Vinegar]](https://themonodist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Yves-Rocher-Rinsing-Vinegar-Raspberry-Vinegar-300x300.jpg)
Yves Rocher – Rinsing Vinegar [#Raspberry Vinegar]
Dr. Jart+ – Vital Hydra Solution Mask
23 Years Old – CXDX Derma Air-Tox Mask
![Revlon - Ultra-HD Matte Lipcolor™ [#625 Love]](https://themonodist.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Revlon-Ultra-HD-Matte-Lipcolor™-625-Love-300x300.jpg)
Revlon – Ultra-HD Matte Lipcolor™ [#625 Love]
Delight Project – Fresh Strawberry Chip
Rausch – Swiss Herbal Hair Tonic
Schick – Hydro Silk TrimStyle Razor
Best Wellness Duo:
Lion – Kyusoku Jikan Cooling Sheet for Legs
Best Wellness Duo:
Mediheal – W.H.P White Hydrating Black Mask EX
Best Hair-Volumising Duo:
Mise-en-scène – Perfect Original Serum
Best Hair-Volumising Duo:
L’Oréal Paris – Elseve Total Repair 5 Instant Miracle Hair Treatment
Self Hair Care Essential Duo:
Olive Young – Clip Hair Rollers
Self Hair Care Essential Duo:
Unix – Takeout Mini Multi-Iron UCI-A2503
Best Cleansing Duo:
Senka – Perfect Whip Facial Wash
Best Cleansing Duo:
Tiss – Deep Off Oil
John Varvatos – Artisan Eau de Toilette
Andes – Creme de Menthe Thins
![Redondo - Luxury Cream Wafers [#Chocolate]](https://themonodist.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Redondo-Luxury-Cream-Wafers-Chocolate-300x300.jpg)
Redondo – Luxury Cream Wafers [#Chocolate]
Burt’s Bees – Pink Grapefruit Lip Balm
Kamill – Hand & Nail Cream Classic
Lanvin – Marry Me Eau De Perfum
W.Dressroom – Dress & Living Perfume Mist [#49 Peach Blossom]
Shingmulnara – Perfume Hand Cream [#Peach]
La Roche Posay – Cicaplast Baume B5+
Rubelli – Beauty Face
Mediheal – N.M.F Aquaring Ampoule Mask REX
Mise-en-scène – Perfect Original Serum
Check out the winners of the previous editions of the Olive Young Awards.
Source: Olive Young
Translation: © 2016 Odile Monod. You may not reproduce the above translation for commercial purposes without the express written consent of the translator.
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