Buying cosmetics in Korea: airport duty free or Olive Young?
On the last day of a Korea trip, a lot of travellers wonder whether they can just pick up anything they missed at Olive Young in airport duty free. Here is how people usually compare the two.
Olive Young and other city stores
- A wide range of smaller brands and buzzy new launches
- Some periods bring in-store sales and bonus sets
- Many stores offer tax refunds above a minimum spend
Airport and downtown duty free
- Mostly big brands and department store labels
- You buy right before departure, so less time carrying bags
- Liquids bought at duty free and sealed in the special bag can often go in your cabin bag (check if you have a connection)
A common split
- Trending Korean brands: city stores
- Big-brand skincare and fragrance: duty free
- On an early flight, check duty free opening hours first
Which is cheaper depends on current sales and exchange rates, so there is no single answer.
Where do you usually finish your last-day shopping?
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