Olive Young Awards 2025: the skincare staples that topped their categories

The 2025 Olive Young Awards recap splits skincare into eight categories: toners, serums/essences, moisturizing creams, masks, cleansing, lip care, sun care and patches.

Two headline winners:

Toner: Round Lab 1025 Dokdo Toner, ranked No. 1
Serum/essence: Torriden Dive-In Serum, ranked No. 1

Both are simple, hydration-first products rather than strong actives. That fits a pattern many K-beauty watchers point out: the best sellers are often the gentle, everyday basics people finish and rebuy, not the most dramatic launches.

How to read a list like this:

It tells you what is popular and easy to find in Korea.
It does not tell you what your skin needs. A hydrating toner will not fix every concern.
Check the full ingredient list if you react easily to fragrance or specific extracts.

If you are visiting Korea, winner shelves are usually easy to spot in stores during award season.

Which category winner would you actually buy, and which one do you think is overrated?

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Source: Trazy Blog — Best K-Beauty Products of 2025 from Olive Young Beauty Awards