Frequently Asked Questions from Foreign Friends: Where Should I Shop, at Duty-Free Stores or Olive Young?
This is what foreign friends tend to find most confusing. The brand selection itself is quite different.
Duty-Free Stores vs. Olive Young
- Main focus
- Olive Young
- Luxury and imported brands, large-size sets
- Prices
- Olive Young
- Duty-free prices, set discounts
- Requirements
- Olive Young
- Departure information required
- Recommended for
- Olive Young
- Gift sets like Sulwhasoo and Whoo
| Duty-Free Stores | Olive Young |
|---|---|
| Main focus | Luxury and imported brands, large-size sets |
| Prices | Duty-free prices, set discounts |
| Requirements | Departure information required |
| Recommended for | Gift sets like Sulwhasoo and Whoo |
Useful phrases to share with a friend
- 면세 돼요?myeonse dwaeyo?
Is it duty-free?
- 세일 언제예요?seil eonjeyeyo?
When is the sale?
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If your friend is looking for a product to try right away, Olive Youngis a good choice; if they’re departing soon and looking for a high-end brand or a duty-free exclusive set, it’s convenient to start with aduty-free store. Olive Young is a good place to compare skincare, makeup, and hair products all in one spot, and sales and in-store stock may vary by location. Duty-free stores have different brands and set offerings, and pickup procedures may apply, so it’s safest to check the passport and flight requirements and pickup location in the official information before buying.
Brand flagship stores are good for trying new products or browsing limited-edition items, and Daiso is worth recommending for affordable accessories and basic skincare products. However, you’ll need to check each store to see whether it has the product you want.
Useful things to say to a friend