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Olive Young Awards 2018
[Update: The post on the Olive Young Awards 2019 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 2018
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 2018 are based on the analysis of over 100 million purchase records gathered from 1 January to 31 October 2018.
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.
Olive Young Awards 2018 Winners
best face MASK
First place:
Mediheal – Teatree Care Solution Essential Mask REX
Second place:
Mefactory – 3 Step Piggy Nose Strip
Third place:
Dreamworks – I’m The Real Shrek Pack
Olive Young’s Pick:
Dewycel – Private Care Mask
best SKIN / TONER
First place:
Uriage – Xémose Moisturizing Toner
Second place:
Avène – Gentle Toning Lotion
Third place:
Hada Labo – Goku Jyun Lotion
best sun care product
First place:
Anessa – Perfect UV Sunscreen Aqua Booster SPF50+/PA++++
Second place:
Cell Fusion C – Laser Sunscreen 100 SPF50+/PA+++
Third place:
Dr. G – Brightening Up Sun+ SPF50+ / PA++++
best ESSENCE / SERUM
First place:
Isoi – Blemish Care Serum Plus
Second place:
CNP Laboratory – Propolis Energy Ampule
Third place:
Vely Vely – Artemisia Balance Essence
Olive Young’s Pick:
Rovectin – Skin Essentials Barrier Repair Face Oil
Olive Young’s Pick:
Eucerin – Hyaluron-Eye Eye Cream SPF15
best cream
First place:
Physiogel – Daily Moisture Therapy Facial Cream
Second place:
Dr. Jart+ – Ceramidin Cream
Third place:
Avène – Cicalfate+ Repairing Protective Cream
Olive Young’s Pick:
Botanic Heal BoH – Probioderm Repair Lifting Cream
best cleansing product
First place:
Senka – Perfect Whip Cleansing Foam
Second place:
COSRX – One Step Original Clear Pads
Third place:
Bioderma – Sensibio H2O
Olive Young’s Pick:
Dr.G – Brightening Peeling Gel
best nail product
First place:
Dashing Diva – Magic Press Press-On Pedicure
Second place:
Wakemake – Nail Gun
Third place:
Dashing Diva – Magic Press
Olive Young’s Pick:
Gelato Factory – Hatto Hatto Nail Fit Sticker
best lip make-up product
First place:
3CE – Velvet Lip Tint
![Peripera - Ink the Velvet Lip Tint [#008 Sellout Red]](https://themonodist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Peripera-Ink-the-Velvet-Lip-Tint-008-Sellout-Red-300x300.jpg)
Second place:
Peripera – Ink Velvet
Third place:
3CE – Mood Recipe Matte Lip Color
Olive Young’s Pick:
WakeMake – Rouge Gun Zero [#02 Kill Me Red]
Olive Young’s Pick:
Wakemake – Lip Paint
![Colorgram - Thunder Speed Beauty Kit [#02, #03]](https://themonodist.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Colorgram-Thunder-Speed-Beauty-Kit-02-03-300x300.jpg)
Olive Young’s Pick:
Colorgram – Thunder Speed Beauty Kit [#02, #03]
Olive Young’s Pick:
Clio – Mad Matte Lip
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)
First place:
Kiss Me – Heroine Make Long & Curl Mascara EX
Second place:
Maybelline New York – Magnum Volum Express Waterproof Mascara
Third place:
Kiss Me – Heroine Make Volume & Curl Mascara Advanced Film
best BASE MAKE-UP product
![Too Cool For School – Artclass By Rodin Shading [#01 Classic]](https://themonodist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Too-Cool-For-School-–-Artclass-By-Rodin-Shading-01-Classic-1-300x300.jpg)
First place:
Too Cool For School – Artclass By Rodin Shading
Second place:
Clio – Kill Cover Founwear Cushion XP SPF50+/PA+++
Third place:
Luna – Long Lasting Tip Concealer
Olive Young’s Pick:
Vely Vely – Aura Glow Cushion SPF50+/PA+++
best eyeliner
First place:
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)
Second place:
Clio – Waterproof Pen Liner Kill Brown Original
Third place:
Kiss Me – Heroine Make Smooth Liquid Eyeliner Super Keep
best BEAUTY TOOL
First place:
Real Techniques – Miracle Complexion Sponge
Second place:
Face Halo – Face Halo
best fragrance
First place:
John Varvatos – Artisan Eau de Toilette
Second place:
Ferrari – Scuderia Ferrari Light Essence Eau de Toilette
Third place:
Clean – Warm Cotton Eau de Parfum
Olive Young’s Pick:
Philosophy – Amazing Grace Ballet Rose Eau de Toilette
best fragrance
First place:
John Varvatos – Artisan Eau de Toilette
Second place:
Ferrari – Scuderia Ferrari Light Essence Eau de Toilette
Third place:
Clean – Warm Cotton Eau de Parfum
Olive Young’s Pick:
Philosophy – Amazing Grace Ballet Rose Eau de Toilette
best BODY CARE product
First place:
Cetaphil – Moisturising Lotion
Second place:
Illiyoon – Ceramide Ato Lotion
Third place:
Derma:B – Daily Moisture Body Lotion
Olive Young’s Pick:
Body Fantasies – Signature Wedding Day Body Spray
best lip care product
First place:
Uriage – Stick Lèvres
Second place:
Bioderma – Atoderm Lip Stick
Third place:
Burt’s Bees – Pink Grapefruit Lip Balm
Olive Young’s Pick:
Burt’s Bees – Overnight Intensive Lip Treatment / Conditioning Lip Scrub
best BODY moisturiser
First place:
Derma:B – Daily Moisture Body Lotion
Second place:
Naturie – Hatomugi Skin Conditioning Milk
Third place:
Body Holic – White Potion Hair & Body Mist
![W.Dressroom – Dress & Living Clear Perfume [#97 April Cotton]](https://themonodist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/W.Dressroom-–-Dress-Living-Clear-Perfume-97-April-Cotton-1-300x300.jpg)
Olive Young’s Pick:
W.Dressroom – Dress & Living Clear Perfume [#97 April Cotton]
Olive Young’s Pick:
Bring Green – Tea Room Hand Cream
best Hair Cleanser
First place:
Yves Rocher – Raspberry Rinsing Vinegar
Second place:
Aromatica – Rosemary Scalp Scaling Shampoo
Third place:
TS – Premium Shampoo
Olive Young’s Pick:
Yves Rocher – Refresh Vinegar With Moringa
best Hair dye
First place:
Freshlight – Cool Black
![Mise-En-Scène - Hello!! Bubble Foam Colour [#3NT Dark Choco]](https://themonodist.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Mise-En-Scene-Hello-Bubble-Foam-Colour-3NT-Dark-Choco-300x300.jpg)
Second place:
Mise-En-Scène – Hello!! Bubble Foam Colour [#3NT Dark Choco]
Third place:
eZn – Light Up Hair Bleach Black Remover
best hair treatment
First place:
Mise-en-scène – Perfect Serum Original
Second place:
L’Oréal Paris – Total Repair 5 Instant Miracle Hair Pack
Third place:
Chakan Factory – 90% Milk Protein Treatment
Olive Young’s Pick:
Moremo – Hair Treatment Miracle 2X
best health SUPPLEMENTS / various food items
First place:
Grn+ – After Green Light Green Tea Catechin 7+
Second place:
Grn+ – Before Green Light Garcinia 12+
Third place:
Graphico – Nakatta Kotoni Supplement
![Dano Shop - Soy Milk [#Unsweetened]](https://themonodist.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Dano-Shop-Soy-Milk-Unsweetened-300x300.jpg)
Olive Young’s Pick:
Dano Shop – Soy Milk [#Original / #Unsweetened]
best menstrual / Feminine Hygiene Product
First place:
Natra Care – Ultra Pads [#Small, #Medium, #Large]
Second place:
Yuginong Bon – Organic Sanitary Pad [#Medium]
Third place:
It’s Me – Organic Cotton Sanitary Pads
best SKIN PATCHES / targeted treatments
First place:
Olive Young – Care Plus Scar Cover Spot Patch
Second place:
Dr+wonder – Wonder Patch
Third place:
3M Nexcare – Easy Pick Blemish Patch Care
Check out the winners of the previous editions of the Olive Young Awards.
Source: Olive Young
Translation: © 2018 Odile Monod. You may not reproduce the above translation for commercial purposes without the express written consent of the translator.
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