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K-POP, KBBQ, K Beauty has been all the rage. I only have surface knowledge of what Olive Young is which is like a Korean Sephora but only "better." Besides beauty/skincare products, they also sell snacks, beverages and supplements. But don't bother with any sunscreen products as it's not the same ingredients from Korea due to USA FDA regulations. So of course I took the opportunity to check out the Pasadena location. I'm surprised to see the low ratings. Maybe they were still trying to work out any kinks since they've been newly opened for about 4-5 months? Part of me feels my sister and I had a better experience because we arrived right when they opened at 10am. The pouring rain during Labor Day weekend may have also helped as there was no line to get in plus hardly anyone was inside the store the first two hours. We were able to take our time to browse through, feel/smell/touch everything. Inventory was fully stocked for the most part except for a hand cream I had my eye on as it was on sale but I was able to find a solid alternative choice. We were able to get some Mediheal facial pads, the viral Anua PDRN hyaluronic acid hydrating mist, some workout weight loss boost supplements (this better work! although my sis is skeptical about this lol), some lip products, make up remover wipes and some salty savory snacks. My sis got some eye makeup products from Clio(?) brand. Did I black out? I wasn't planning on spending what I spent. HOWEVERRRRRRR, I really enjoy/satisfied with the products I purchased. People raved about the samples they give you along with your purchase. But like Sephora, those samples can be a hit or miss. Appreciative to try some stuff but the product is not big enough to see the effectiveness of said item. Cannot comment about the employees' knowledge of the products since we were pretty self sufficient. The cashiers were friendly and patient though. Location is very easy to get to with various parking garages. I parked at Schoolhouse Garage on Green St and it was about a 3 minute walk. DeLacey Garage is also a good option to park at too. Happy shopping!
Wowwww!! The first Olive Young in America!! Shortly after another location opened in Century City but it's about a quarter of the size of the Pasadena location, so you should come here for the full experience. I parked at the Schoolhouse Parking Garage on Green St between Fair Oaks and Raymond, and it was about a quick 5 minute walk over. For those unfamiliar with Olive Young, they are Korea's #1 Beauty store that has everything from face products, sun protection, make-up, and health and wellness. Every time I've passed by previously I've seen a line, so I came prepared to wait. I came with my cousin, who I knew would appreciate the experience with me, so the wait wasn't too bad. We waited under 20 minutes to come in, and spent more than an hour and a half inside. During this time, we had our skin analysis, tried out products with their cleanse bar, look at all the cool products, used our skin analysis to ask staff for help with products they would recommend based on our skin type and diagnosis. It was also cool to get a copy of the detailed skin analysis, which will be active for 7 days so we screenshot it to keep the info longer than that. Shout out to Kayla who did my cousin's skin analysis. I love the way she explained every step. And shout out to Anelia who I asked for help with toner. She was so thorough and helpful. I felt bad cause I found out afterwards she was about to go on break when I interrupted her. She was so nice and helpful. This was the equivalent of a candy store for my cousin and I. The time passed by so quickly we didn't even notice it went by. We stocked up on a lot of goodies. Oh if you sign up for their membership, they give you a $5 credit. At check out we were additionally rewarded with a member sign up gift and some samples to try with purchase. What an AMAZING experience. We had so much fun. I really like the quality of their products and felt very welcomed and encouraged to try things. I know other stores have samples but it doesn't feel as encouraged as it does here. The prices also seem reasonable and some items have single packets or smaller size available for you to try before buying a big size. We really loved it! My cousin and I are already talking about coming back before Christmas to make our wish lists. Until next time!
The Mecca of Korean beauty all in 1 store. You have to wait in line to enter. If you want beauty skin analysis you have to put your name on a long list and wait time is about over 1 hour We waited in line about 30 min one sunday morning and placed our names on the list for beauty analysis but we never had a chance to be seen because the line exceed 1 hour and we had somewhere else to go They have every Korean brand you can name for all skin issues, skin and even a colored contact lens fitting station but you need to make an appointment Their prices are so much more affordable than Sephora. I will definitely devote a full day to come back here again There are so many employees who are so nice and their uniforms are stylish denim
Nothing really stood out during my visit. Not to mention, for such a big store..there was not much service/help available for customers. Staffs seemed busy, but not sure busy doing what lol I tried to ask for assistance. The job was done but it really felt like they didn't want to help. I asked one gal and she tried to have this other gal assist. Then the other gal took off so the original gal had to help look for items. She then told us the items were stored in the back of the display items. We wanted 2 of the foundations, but there was only one so the gal had to go look for it. Luckily, they had more. She gave it to us and took off. Not bothering to ask if we needed further assistance. Besides their own brands, they also offered other familiar brands that you could get at the mall. Kind of odd but whatever they think works for them. They sell some snacks, boxed/packaged tea, and some drinks. Not much deals or promo avail. Staffs at the register were slow. Customers standing in front waiting to check out, but they were busy doing their own things. There were at least 3 there talking to each other instead of helping customers.
Been wanting to go to this since I heard they opened a branch here. Just did a day tour in Seoul during a layover but we didn't explore or at least o didn't see an olive young store where we went so I cannot compare this US location to stores in Korea. Aside from the wait (20 mins in line) I also noticed that while they do have sales people around it's not like a Sephora that can really help you with what you need. I was helped by a guy but just to point me in the right direction of the products that I was looking for. Thanks to AI - I used it to help me find the products that I am looking for - I desperately needed better sunscreen so I got the cell fusion c and the cushion sunscreen from round labs. Also took some dietary supplements and the sheet mask that's 10 pack. I signed up for membership and got a goodie bag for that and the cashier also added another bag with samples. There's a toner I wanted to get but it's out of stock. If you're not patient and if you want hand holding maybe skip visiting and wait until they have more locations. There's a Korean beauty store (small but they sell the popular brands) inside Westfield in Sherman oaks if you live in the valley. Otherwise if you're here - might as well check it out. The good thing about this place is they have testers so go ahead and try those serums, sunscreen and make up. I didn't buy any makeup on this visit though. Sign up for membership to get $5 off.
Olive Young in Old Town Pasadena opened two months ago as its first ever US store. I was here during their opening month and yes the line was wrapped around the corner. The good thing about coming the first month was that they had this promotion where if you bought $100, you get $20 off. The selection is not as huge as the ones in Korea, but still very fun to look around. I returned today just to browse since I was in the area. Even though you can find many of the same items on Amazon for a lower price, I enjoy browsing and sampling all the different skin care and make up products. I make it a point to support the brick and mortar businesses just so I have a place to actually see, touch and feel the products before purchasing. Today, I got a hair oil. It smelled really good (see, I can smell it in person) and I liked the texture. In addition to skin care products, and make up, they also sell tea, snacks, supplements, shopping bags, and colored contact lenses. Pro Tip: If you sign up for membership (it's free), you get a goodie bag that comes with 2 masks!
I've been wanting to check out Olive Young since they opened in Pasadena, so I finally stopped by. Just a heads up, be prepared to wait. We stood outside for about 30 minutes in the heat before being let in, which definitely wasn't the most enjoyable start. Thankfully, once inside, the air conditioning was a lifesaver. The store itself was organized enough to browse comfortably, with shelves packed full of popular Korean skincare brands. If you're into K-beauty, it's easy to lose track of time looking through everything. They also had a skin diagnosis booth that I was really interested in trying, but the wait was over an hour, so I decided to skip it this time. Hopefully I'll be able to check it out on a future visit. One thing that surprised me was how much more they offered beyond skincare. They had a Sanrio section, plus snacks, wellness products, and supplements, which ended up being one of my favorite parts of the store to browse. Overall, it was a fun visit, but I'd recommend going on a weekday or during off-peak hours if you can. The selection is great, but the long wait to get inside definitely took away from the experience.
Welcome to the US, Olive Young! We're happy to have you! This flagship store in Pasadena is much bigger than the second location at Century City Mall in LA (Pasadena is 8,647 sq ft vs Century City's 2,694 sq ft). It's still so new that there will sometimes be a line outside to get in. I went on a weekday morning and although it was packed inside, there was no line to get in - so winning! The security guard at the door was super friendly welcoming me in and actually told me about a bunch of sales, too. However the staff inside was very busy and I didn't talk to any of them as they were all busy helping other patrons. It was still early enough though that there wasn't a big line to check out so that was nice. The amount of products they have in the shop is mindblowing! So many options, it's amazing that you can browse them all plus most have samples, as well. Aside from all the skincare and makeup, they do have snacks and drinks, plus some Sanrio items and other cute things. My biggest disappoint is that the formulations, especially of the sunscreen, are actually different than the products sold in Korea. FDA regulations block some of the things that make these products so great so they aren't being sold. And when Olive Young opened in the US, the online purchases direct from Korea stopped and everything must be bought through the US site so there's no way to get the original formulations anymore. That's quite disappointing! And in general, more Western products are in the store I noticed. I do really want to go back for the skin analysis so plan to take my friends when they're in town in a couple months. However the store is just so darn busy, it seems like the waits for that are quite long right now. I'm very happy this store has opened but think they still have some areas for improvement I'm hoping for in the future!
Trotting to Pasadena to find Olive Young hype hasn't die down yet, there was a long line waiting to get in. We waited approximately 20ish minutes under this humid hot weather. As I stepped in to the store, the cool air of the AC was very comforting. I was overwhelmed by the amount of beauty products they have. I didn't know where to start, but I found my way to compare prices with the same brand that I bought in Korea a few months ago. Holly molly ~~~ I'd rather buy them in Korea lollll Then I approach to a counter where they were giving out free Face Analysis, but the waiting was ridiculous for 1.5 hrs, so I said forget it lollll The store is pretty clean and organized. It has a sink with face wash and beauty wands for your convenience . Most of the products have SAMPLE to try before committing to a product. And of course I tried to spray a few hydrating facial moisturizer for my face. If you need personal assistance, there's always beautician standing by to assist you. After all, since I am a fan of Olive Young it does worth coming in to grab some korean skincare and makeup if you don't mind waiting under the heat ~! There's something that you might like and would not break your wallet when there's a promo going on. Happy Shopping!!
Yay! Because of the World Cup games, I was able to get into the store without a wait! The store is truly overwhelming and filled with thousands, yes thousands of products. They were sold out of the most popular products and colors, yet OY had many other products available to sell. Staff members walk around and every few minutes they give a LOUD CHEER to lift morale. All of the employees were great and able to make good recommendations. Zoey was particularly helpful and was patient with all my questions. They have a facial washing station to try out the skincare lines. Olivia Young will take back items that are brand new or very lightly used within 15 days with the paper receipt. They will refund all items on the receipt, then they recharge you for the items you are keeping. You must have the original receipt and return items to the original store from which you purchased the items. (They just opened Century City too now!) I was in the store for over 2 hours and still did not check everything out. Overall it was a great experience.
My son and I found free parking on 4th of July and only waited 15 min. to get in. The bouncer let us scan the QR code coupon to get our $40 discount off of $100. Upon entering, you go and follow two Instagram accounts and you instantly receive a free mask. Then, the fun begins! The first thing we did was go get a free skin analysis. Something of this type in Orange County would cost you upwards of $120. Here, in Pasadena, the analysis was free. After, you can get suggestions from all of the section reps on what the best sellers and award-winning products are. For us, we walked away with all of my son's skin care needs as we want to prepare him for his stage in puberty as acne is a huge problem and so are large pores. However, the sun damage is what I'm most concerned about since he's been exposed to the beach weather a lot lately. So, we got him a 4 item regiment for him to do nightly: Mixsoon cleansing foam, Round Lab Dokdo toner, Mixsoon bean cream, and last interchangeably, the Torriden dive serum. For myself friends I picked up the new lip color by Muzigae Mansion, object liquid in the "003 stranger" for $15 . In Orange County these go for about $22.
Out of curiosity, wanted to check out the store. Went inside no lines, people are curious checking out different products. As a beauty consultant of over 11 years, I know how different products of skincare works. People who works here are young and I want to be honest o am not really that impressed. For some reason I am a regular cosmetics customer in any Korean store and I buy that I know will works for my skin. Not all who works here are knowledgeable and I should say not all are friendly and welcoming unless you asked or approach them otherwise you're on your way to find out what you need. I believe they need more training to sell skincare and cosmetics. But still 4 is good for this review.
My wife and I have been wanting to check out Olive Young ever since they announced they were opening a U.S. location. If you've ever been to Korea, you know it's basically the Korean version of Sephora--packed with skincare, beauty products, and all the trendy items people rave about. My Mexican wife is obsessed with Korean skincare, so this place has been on her must-visit list since day one. We held off because in social media, people were saying they waited up to two hours just to get in. We finally went a few weeks later, and the wait was only about 40 minutes, which wasn't bad at all. Once we got inside... it was game over. My wife went into full shopping mode. I had to set a $150 spending limit because I honestly think she would've easily doubled that if I hadn't. There are so many products to browse, and it's easy to lose track of time. The biggest surprise was the pricing. I expected everything to be marked up since it's the first U.S. location, but the prices were actually very reasonable--comparable to Sephora or Ulta. It didn't feel overpriced, which made the experience even better. If you're into K-beauty or just curious about the hype, Olive Young is definitely worth checking out.
Basically a Sephora but for k-beauty products (and snacks too?!) They have a free skincare analysis (I didn't do it, but perhaps next time) On the weekend there's a daunting line since it's a newer store. My friends and I waited maybe 20-30 minutes. The line will stagnant because they let in little groups at a time. I also stoped by on a weekday afternoon to grab something and walked straight in. It's a little overwhelming because there's so many products and lines, but things are very well labeled. I like how it's easy to spot what's on sale with the red indicators on the display signs. The cashier who checked me out was really helpful and explained everything my first visit there. Sign up for an account (they also have an app) and get $5 off your first purchase! They also have a decent return policy, can return new or lightly used within 15 days. read more
Olive Young is a very popular Korean cosmetics shop, and this is the first location in the US. They're aggressively expanding, so that won't be the case come 2027; however, you can find a lot of Korean Cosmetics here. I came with my wife on Saturday, and they had a few brands offering samples to people who would follow them on IG. We obliged and took home some cleanser and mask samples. Pricing is pretty comparable to what you can find online; however, it's nice to be able to buy what you need in a brick and mortar location. The thing is that this store is pretty huge, they have extensive offerings, and, unfortunately, it was not really easy to get help about the things they offer. For this reason, we will likely stop by if we are in Pasadena; however, we are likely to go to smaller Korean cosmetics shops in Buena Park or Koreatown that have less offerings, but more customer service. read more
25 days ago
K-POP, KBBQ, K Beauty has been all the rage. I only have surface knowledge of what Olive Young is which is like a Korean Sephora but only "better." Besides beauty/skincare products, they also sell snacks, beverages and supplements. But don't bother with any sunscreen products as it's not the same ingredients from Korea due to USA FDA regulations. So of course I took the opportunity to check out the Pasadena location. I'm surprised to see the low ratings. Maybe they were still trying to work out any kinks since they've been newly opened for about 4-5 months? Part of me feels my sister and I had a better experience because we arrived right when they opened at 10am. The pouring rain during Labor Day weekend may have also helped as there was no line to get in plus hardly anyone was inside the store the first two hours. We were able to take our time to browse through, feel/smell/touch everything. Inventory was fully stocked for the most part except for a hand cream I had my eye on as it was on sale but I was able to find a solid alternative choice. We were able to get some Mediheal facial pads, the viral Anua PDRN hyaluronic acid hydrating mist, some workout weight loss boost supplements (this better work! although my sis is skeptical about this lol), some lip products, make up remover wipes and some salty savory snacks. My sis got some eye makeup products from Clio(?) brand. Did I black out? I wasn't planning on spending what I spent. HOWEVERRRRRRR, I really enjoy/satisfied with the products I purchased. People raved about the samples they give you along with your purchase. But like Sephora, those samples can be a hit or miss. Appreciative to try some stuff but the product is not big enough to see the effectiveness of said item. Cannot comment about the employees' knowledge of the products since we were pretty self sufficient. The cashiers were friendly and patient though. Location is very easy to get to with various parking garages. I parked at Schoolhouse Garage on Green St and it was about a 3 minute walk. DeLacey Garage is also a good option to park at too. Happy shopping! read more
Wowwww!! The first Olive Young in America!! Shortly after another location opened in Century City but it's about a quarter of the size of the Pasadena location, so you should come here for the full experience. I parked at the Schoolhouse Parking Garage on Green St between Fair Oaks and Raymond, and it was about a quick 5 minute walk over. For those unfamiliar with Olive Young, they are Korea's #1 Beauty store that has everything from face products, sun protection, make-up, and health and wellness. Every time I've passed by previously I've seen a line, so I came prepared to wait. I came with my cousin, who I knew would appreciate the experience with me, so the wait wasn't too bad. We waited under 20 minutes to come in, and spent more than an hour and a half inside. During this time, we had our skin analysis, tried out products with their cleanse bar, look at all the cool products, used our skin analysis to ask staff for help with products they would recommend based on our skin type and diagnosis. It was also cool to get a copy of the detailed skin analysis, which will be active for 7 days so we screenshot it to keep the info longer than that. Shout out to Kayla who did my cousin's skin analysis. I love the way she explained every step. And shout out to Anelia who I asked for help with toner. She was so thorough and helpful. I felt bad cause I found out afterwards she was about to go on break when I interrupted her. She was so nice and helpful. This was the equivalent of a candy store for my cousin and I. The time passed by so quickly we didn't even notice it went by. We stocked up on a lot of goodies. Oh if you sign up for their membership, they give you a $5 credit. At check out we were additionally rewarded with a member sign up gift and some samples to try with purchase. What an AMAZING experience. We had so much fun. I really like the quality of their products and felt very welcomed and encouraged to try things. I know other stores have samples but it doesn't feel as encouraged as it does here. The prices also seem reasonable and some items have single packets or smaller size available for you to try before buying a big size. We really loved it! My cousin and I are already talking about coming back before Christmas to make our wish lists. Until next time! read more
The Mecca of Korean beauty all in 1 store. You have to wait in line to enter. If you want beauty skin analysis you have to put your name on a long list and wait time is about over 1 hour We waited in line about 30 min one sunday morning and placed our names on the list for beauty analysis but we never had a chance to be seen because the line exceed 1 hour and we had somewhere else to go They have every Korean brand you can name for all skin issues, skin and even a colored contact lens fitting station but you need to make an appointment Their prices are so much more affordable than Sephora. I will definitely devote a full day to come back here again There are so many employees who are so nice and their uniforms are stylish denim read more
Nothing really stood out during my visit. Not to mention, for such a big store..there was not much service/help available for customers. Staffs seemed busy, but not sure busy doing what lol I tried to ask for assistance. The job was done but it really felt like they didn't want to help. I asked one gal and she tried to have this other gal assist. Then the other gal took off so the original gal had to help look for items. She then told us the items were stored in the back of the display items. We wanted 2 of the foundations, but there was only one so the gal had to go look for it. Luckily, they had more. She gave it to us and took off. Not bothering to ask if we needed further assistance. Besides their own brands, they also offered other familiar brands that you could get at the mall. Kind of odd but whatever they think works for them. They sell some snacks, boxed/packaged tea, and some drinks. Not much deals or promo avail. Staffs at the register were slow. Customers standing in front waiting to check out, but they were busy doing their own things. There were at least 3 there talking to each other instead of helping customers. read more
Been wanting to go to this since I heard they opened a branch here. Just did a day tour in Seoul during a layover but we didn't explore or at least o didn't see an olive young store where we went so I cannot compare this US location to stores in Korea. Aside from the wait (20 mins in line) I also noticed that while they do have sales people around it's not like a Sephora that can really help you with what you need. I was helped by a guy but just to point me in the right direction of the products that I was looking for. Thanks to AI - I used it to help me find the products that I am looking for - I desperately needed better sunscreen so I got the cell fusion c and the cushion sunscreen from round labs. Also took some dietary supplements and the sheet mask that's 10 pack. I signed up for membership and got a goodie bag for that and the cashier also added another bag with samples. There's a toner I wanted to get but it's out of stock. If you're not patient and if you want hand holding maybe skip visiting and wait until they have more locations. There's a Korean beauty store (small but they sell the popular brands) inside Westfield in Sherman oaks if you live in the valley. Otherwise if you're here - might as well check it out. The good thing about this place is they have testers so go ahead and try those serums, sunscreen and make up. I didn't buy any makeup on this visit though. Sign up for membership to get $5 off. read more
Olive Young in Old Town Pasadena opened two months ago as its first ever US store. I was here during their opening month and yes the line was wrapped around the corner. The good thing about coming the first month was that they had this promotion where if you bought $100, you get $20 off. The selection is not as huge as the ones in Korea, but still very fun to look around. I returned today just to browse since I was in the area. Even though you can find many of the same items on Amazon for a lower price, I enjoy browsing and sampling all the different skin care and make up products. I make it a point to support the brick and mortar businesses just so I have a place to actually see, touch and feel the products before purchasing. Today, I got a hair oil. It smelled really good (see, I can smell it in person) and I liked the texture. In addition to skin care products, and make up, they also sell tea, snacks, supplements, shopping bags, and colored contact lenses. Pro Tip: If you sign up for membership (it's free), you get a goodie bag that comes with 2 masks! read more
2 months ago
I've been wanting to check out Olive Young since they opened in Pasadena, so I finally stopped by. Just a heads up, be prepared to wait. We stood outside for about 30 minutes in the heat before being let in, which definitely wasn't the most enjoyable start. Thankfully, once inside, the air conditioning was a lifesaver. The store itself was organized enough to browse comfortably, with shelves packed full of popular Korean skincare brands. If you're into K-beauty, it's easy to lose track of time looking through everything. They also had a skin diagnosis booth that I was really interested in trying, but the wait was over an hour, so I decided to skip it this time. Hopefully I'll be able to check it out on a future visit. One thing that surprised me was how much more they offered beyond skincare. They had a Sanrio section, plus snacks, wellness products, and supplements, which ended up being one of my favorite parts of the store to browse. Overall, it was a fun visit, but I'd recommend going on a weekday or during off-peak hours if you can. The selection is great, but the long wait to get inside definitely took away from the experience. read more
Welcome to the US, Olive Young! We're happy to have you! This flagship store in Pasadena is much bigger than the second location at Century City Mall in LA (Pasadena is 8,647 sq ft vs Century City's 2,694 sq ft). It's still so new that there will sometimes be a line outside to get in. I went on a weekday morning and although it was packed inside, there was no line to get in - so winning! The security guard at the door was super friendly welcoming me in and actually told me about a bunch of sales, too. However the staff inside was very busy and I didn't talk to any of them as they were all busy helping other patrons. It was still early enough though that there wasn't a big line to check out so that was nice. The amount of products they have in the shop is mindblowing! So many options, it's amazing that you can browse them all plus most have samples, as well. Aside from all the skincare and makeup, they do have snacks and drinks, plus some Sanrio items and other cute things. My biggest disappoint is that the formulations, especially of the sunscreen, are actually different than the products sold in Korea. FDA regulations block some of the things that make these products so great so they aren't being sold. And when Olive Young opened in the US, the online purchases direct from Korea stopped and everything must be bought through the US site so there's no way to get the original formulations anymore. That's quite disappointing! And in general, more Western products are in the store I noticed. I do really want to go back for the skin analysis so plan to take my friends when they're in town in a couple months. However the store is just so darn busy, it seems like the waits for that are quite long right now. I'm very happy this store has opened but think they still have some areas for improvement I'm hoping for in the future! read more
Trotting to Pasadena to find Olive Young hype hasn't die down yet, there was a long line waiting to get in. We waited approximately 20ish minutes under this humid hot weather. As I stepped in to the store, the cool air of the AC was very comforting. I was overwhelmed by the amount of beauty products they have. I didn't know where to start, but I found my way to compare prices with the same brand that I bought in Korea a few months ago. Holly molly ~~~ I'd rather buy them in Korea lollll Then I approach to a counter where they were giving out free Face Analysis, but the waiting was ridiculous for 1.5 hrs, so I said forget it lollll The store is pretty clean and organized. It has a sink with face wash and beauty wands for your convenience . Most of the products have SAMPLE to try before committing to a product. And of course I tried to spray a few hydrating facial moisturizer for my face. If you need personal assistance, there's always beautician standing by to assist you. After all, since I am a fan of Olive Young it does worth coming in to grab some korean skincare and makeup if you don't mind waiting under the heat ~! There's something that you might like and would not break your wallet when there's a promo going on. Happy Shopping!! read more
3 months ago
Yay! Because of the World Cup games, I was able to get into the store without a wait! The store is truly overwhelming and filled with thousands, yes thousands of products. They were sold out of the most popular products and colors, yet OY had many other products available to sell. Staff members walk around and every few minutes they give a LOUD CHEER to lift morale. All of the employees were great and able to make good recommendations. Zoey was particularly helpful and was patient with all my questions. They have a facial washing station to try out the skincare lines. Olivia Young will take back items that are brand new or very lightly used within 15 days with the paper receipt. They will refund all items on the receipt, then they recharge you for the items you are keeping. You must have the original receipt and return items to the original store from which you purchased the items. (They just opened Century City too now!) I was in the store for over 2 hours and still did not check everything out. Overall it was a great experience. read more
My son and I found free parking on 4th of July and only waited 15 min. to get in. The bouncer let us scan the QR code coupon to get our $40 discount off of $100. Upon entering, you go and follow two Instagram accounts and you instantly receive a free mask. Then, the fun begins! The first thing we did was go get a free skin analysis. Something of this type in Orange County would cost you upwards of $120. Here, in Pasadena, the analysis was free. After, you can get suggestions from all of the section reps on what the best sellers and award-winning products are. For us, we walked away with all of my son's skin care needs as we want to prepare him for his stage in puberty as acne is a huge problem and so are large pores. However, the sun damage is what I'm most concerned about since he's been exposed to the beach weather a lot lately. So, we got him a 4 item regiment for him to do nightly: Mixsoon cleansing foam, Round Lab Dokdo toner, Mixsoon bean cream, and last interchangeably, the Torriden dive serum. For myself friends I picked up the new lip color by Muzigae Mansion, object liquid in the "003 stranger" for $15 . In Orange County these go for about $22. read more
15 days ago
Out of curiosity, wanted to check out the store. Went inside no lines, people are curious checking out different products. As a beauty consultant of over 11 years, I know how different products of skincare works. People who works here are young and I want to be honest o am not really that impressed. For some reason I am a regular cosmetics customer in any Korean store and I buy that I know will works for my skin. Not all who works here are knowledgeable and I should say not all are friendly and welcoming unless you asked or approach them otherwise you're on your way to find out what you need. I believe they need more training to sell skincare and cosmetics. But still 4 is good for this review. read more
My wife and I have been wanting to check out Olive Young ever since they announced they were opening a U.S. location. If you've ever been to Korea, you know it's basically the Korean version of Sephora--packed with skincare, beauty products, and all the trendy items people rave about. My Mexican wife is obsessed with Korean skincare, so this place has been on her must-visit list since day one. We held off because in social media, people were saying they waited up to two hours just to get in. We finally went a few weeks later, and the wait was only about 40 minutes, which wasn't bad at all. Once we got inside... it was game over. My wife went into full shopping mode. I had to set a $150 spending limit because I honestly think she would've easily doubled that if I hadn't. There are so many products to browse, and it's easy to lose track of time. The biggest surprise was the pricing. I expected everything to be marked up since it's the first U.S. location, but the prices were actually very reasonable--comparable to Sephora or Ulta. It didn't feel overpriced, which made the experience even better. If you're into K-beauty or just curious about the hype, Olive Young is definitely worth checking out. read more
I LIKE OLIVE YOUNG SO FAR ======================= I have been using lots of Korean skincare products for a few years and I'm glad there's a place I can shop close to home. They carry the ANUA line which I really like. I started using the Anua 10+ Niacinamide that I previously purchased at Ulta, but I'm glad they sell it at Olive Young. I got a $5 reward today for signing up online, so I'll use it for my refill for this item. They also carry Medicube products which I like. My sister in Hawaii just sent me at least three of that line's collagen products and I'm looking forward to trying a few more. They carry Torriden products which I love too. When I run out of sheet masks I'll pick some of those up. My neighbor just brought me two boxes last summer after her trip back home to Korea. Olive Young does not carry Beauty of Joseon. I love their eye cream, but I can order that on Amazon. My neighbor uses the eye cream on her face and now I will do that too. It feels so good. My main purpose for my first visit was a lip stain, gloss or balm that was a color I wanted to go along with my mother of the groom dark blue dress. All the staff are helpful and Daphne H. was extra helpful in my search for the right item. I ended up buying the Hera Sensual Nude Balm in Boysenberry 88. I also got $3.00 off for the store's grand opening and a little gift. read more
27 days ago
Felt like a kid in a candy store... I had such a great experience at Olive Young in Pasadena. My group of four did the skin analysis and were impressed. The store is clean, organized, and full of great deals. The highlight was Roy T. He looked at each of our skin analysis results and recommended products tailored to each person, never pushing products. He explained each item clearly, and answered all our questions, incredibly patient. Also, he was just so pleasant to be around--very kind and great energy. Customer service like that is rare, and it made the whole visit memorable. Love this place! One thing to note: you have to wait in line to get into the store, we waited about 20 minutes, but it's well worth the wait. The checkout line was maybe 1 minute long. The store didn't feel overpacked. read more
Olive Young Grand Opening had good discounts if you spend more than 30, 60, or 100! The best part is the "try me" so you can apply these k-beauty brands directly on your face! The store has over 5000 products and it is impossible to really have the Olive Young Experience in only ONE day! On Friday, I didn't sign up for the intense Skin Analysis so on Sunday I did it at the Beauty Lab! Great product demos and recommendations using the THOME Glow applicator. I finally got educated on how to use it. Make sure to get the Korean Cutting Jelly and the tteokbokki from Bibigo. It was so spicy and tasty :) The sink is large and I enjoyed cleaning my face three times with different products. The lines will settle down eventually or go an hour and a half before closing. In the afternoon it was 150 people continuously waiting in line but the line moved fast. They wanted to ensure everyone had a great shopping experience versus a mob and crowding. I learned something new from Jane, the retail operations manager. Korean Culture they do not want trash so make sure to take your waste with you! read more
2 months ago
We were in Seoul South Korea last year on vacation. While we walked around the city we stopped at practically all the OY stores in the city because the lady of the house couldn't bypass an opportunity to see what the next store had to offer. Now that there's an OY store closer to home we made a pit stop to see the goodies that are offered. There was a line to get in but it went fast. read more
The store itself is pretty nice. Kinda like a korean sephora and 7/11 combined cause they sells snacks. Not sure why they had nonkorean brands in here though like batiste. I like that they have skin and hair analysis to show concerns of your face or scalp. The sales associate also said you could try everything at the store so i was able to try some eye bag things and toner pads. Deals are also a little confusing because i saw buy 3 get 1 free for 1 brand but it didn't say what. It was only for facemasks instead of their toner pads. I didn't like that they forced you to change from global to the US but my friend will be visiting korea so she still be getting items for me. read more
4 months ago
This was a great first experience at their brand, new location and the first one in SoCal! The line was bearable... My friend and I waited about 30 minutes. The store is really organized. I came here mostly for skin care, but it was nice to see that they had makeup selections as well. They also have a great selection of colored contact lenses. They even have snacks and other things. My favorite part was the free skin analysis that I received. I had the one that's more thorough, which took about 20 minutes or so. I was so impressed by their customer service that I'm looking forward to go back! read more
Wow! What an explosive opening! i'm glad that we now have a Korean staple in America now. This is the first location to ever open in the US and I think they picked a great location in Old Town Pasadena right next to the Apple store. The staff are really helpful if you're trying to look for something to help you with in regards to your skin for makeup or your skin health. I'm even surprised that they have snacks and K-pop albums for sale here. But now I don't have to travel all the way to West Hollywood for Hapa Kristin contacts! I know a lot of people have mentioned the pricing, but to have a brick and mortar store these days is expensive. Not to mention that this is right across from a Sephora, and there are a noticeable amount of American brands adjacent to Korean brands in the store. But my review is based off of my experience during opening week and after. Based on the helpfulness I've received from staff as well as the selection, I found exactly what I needed. Also getting a free skin consultation made it a lot easier to address problems I didn't know I was having like patches of dry skin and areas of oily skin. read more
I am super impressed with the Olive and Young its so organized and the prices are very reasonable for quality products. There are many employees to help you when needed and it compares pretty well to the ones I have visited in Korea. The products are the same maybe not all of the brands but definitely a large variety. I would be coming here for all my products. I got face wash, lotions, lip gloss and face masks packs for close to $100 but I got $20 off there are deals when you spend certain amounts and when you sign up. Recommend: have fun looking around, ask questions, and try new products. I feel like the brands all help your skin stay healthy and clear versus covering up. read more
9 days ago
I went during grand opening weekend but the lines were so long I didn't want to wait in the lines. They extended the grand opening sales through Monday so I decided to go back then. The lines were equally long. It took an hour and 10 minutes from the end of the line to get into the store. By Monday, a lot of the giveaways were gone. I ended up getting a free mask and a bag with purchase. The sales were good but many of the products that were heavily discounted 40-50% off were sold out by Monday. Bummer! The store is really modern and has so much to offer. I didn't get a chance to try The skin analysis that they offer for free but I'll do that next time. The products seem really great from the few testers I trued out and priced reasonably. There were so many options for the same kind of product that I was going through paralysis by analysis. I had to quickly decide what to purchase bc the click was ticking closer to 8 pm. I will definitely be back but perhaps my next olive young visit will be in Korea? read more
4 months ago
Visited the grand opening of Olive Young US. Keep in mind I have never opened an Olive Young Global account so I have no insight on the membership point system and transfer process. The line to wait for the store had plenty of shade so I did not feel overheated while I waited! Staff brought out flowers and water throughout the day though I believe it's only for the grand opening. There were so many brands to choose from. However, the way it's organized is a bit weird. They organize by the type of product (toner pads, sunscreens cleansers) and also by brands . Sometimes if you want a toner pad by a specific brand they will not show up in the toner pad section only in the brand section which makes it a bit confusing where I should look. There were plenty of staff to help me find the products I needed and they were wonderful and gave my recommendations. There are not Dr Groot or Aestura products nor any of the Korean collabs with Pokemon etc. There is a Sephora across the street which carries Aestura and Dr Groot so I'm not sure if that's the reason why. I did order online and they were extremely quick to deliver my products as the warehouse is based in California! Because of this, I would probably just buy online rather than in person because it is quite a long drive from me! read more
2 months ago
OKAYY OLIVE YOUNG I SEE YOUUUU!!!!!! Tbh, I had a beautiful experience. It was lovely inside and the ambiance was super elevated. The workers are also extremely helpful as well! (I kept asking for help because some products I couldn't find). Jenny, Katie, and Eliza were extremely amazing, giving me skin care recommendations, giving me guidance on where to start. Plus, their skin was GLOWING so I trust them. Can we talk about their snack selection too? I'm highkey obsessed. Also, I genuinely love how the diverse the products were -- they have both Korean and American skin care/self care items which really shows their range as well which I admire. I noticed some people on social media were hating, but for me, it's convenient because they basically have everything, so there's no need to go back n forth. read more
17 days ago
I got greeted when I walked in. It wasn't too crowded. No one asked if I needed help. But it seemed the salespeople weee all busy. I was in awe with the selection and uniqueness of their products. I got SPF, Toner, & a Moisturizer. Overall I recommend this unique Korean beauty store. read more
4 months ago
Well I stood in line for four hours to get inside and didn't get the gift today, but it was still worth it. I had a great time perusing the selection of products and trying them out. Staff were very friendly and helpful. There's a skincare station where they do a free analysis with recommendations. The sunscreen is the US formulation. The axis-y sunscreen was Korean, but had a bit of a white cast. I would say most of the sunscreen was the FDA approved US version. Other Korean stores do have the Korean formulas, so I was hoping for a better selection with some of those, including numbuzin blurring sunscreen and other products that weren't available prior, but were available on the global storefront. They did have a huge selection of other products though, including the skinfood and green tomato, which I haven't seen much in other stores. I wish they had some more different Anua products. For example, they were sold out of the big hyaluronic mist, and I didn't see the BHA serum. Also, I didn't see any Somebymi, which is weird because it's available online. Not sure why they don't carry Laneige. It wasn't on the global site either. Notable, the d'Alba spray and Purito serum I got are cheaper than at Ulta. If you don't want to stand in line for 4 hours, wait a few days, but definitely check this place out. I would be worried if I was the Sephora across the street. read more
4 months ago
I had high expectations since I have been to several locations in South Korea. After waiting about 5 hours(!!), I finally got to go inside on grand opening day! Was sad that I didn't make the cut for first 200 people to get the gift bag but it's ok. I was excited to explore since it was a pleasant experience back in Seoul. Upon walking in, I noticed A LOT of American products, kind of shocked to see it since it's a k-beauty store and that there is a Sephora diagonally across. I picked up a handful of k-beauty items that were on sale and some that I had been wanting to try. I hope that they can stay true to their identy as a k-beauty brand retailer and continue to showcase k-beauty brands Americans have not heard of or are new to, that they can try in the stores. read more
2 months ago
It was my first time going to Olive Young Korea's ultimate health and beauty store. It was filled with trending K-beauty skincare, makeup, haircare, and wellness products. From viral favorites make up, and skin care products, it's the perfect place to find new beauty products and more! It is a must visit place if you are around Pasadena area! read more
2 months ago
It was just as much fun the second time around. This time we took family from out of town to check it out. We went around 4 and there was no line to get in. This time we did the skin analysis, was fun to get the report. We were so excited to see the scalp analysis tech was there so we signed up for that as well. The store was super clean and there was so much to look at. They are constantly adding and changing, so every time you go it's going to be a little different. Staff was very friendly and will answer your questions, more importantly you can try products to see if it's the right one for you. read more
My current favorite item from Olive Young is the Round Lab Birch Juice Moisturizing Sun Stick. Let's be honest, some mornings it's simply impossible to get ready with your full on makeup routine when you're busy going to work or taking care of your toddler. This stick is the perfect way protect your skin from the sun and also feel good with it moisturizing your skin. I sometimes take it with me to apply it as I'm on the road (when I'm stopped at a red light!). read more
This Olive young is located off Colorado blvd & Mills Pl. in Pasadena, CA Yesterday, I went to Olive Young in Pasadena! When I first entered the store I noticed how super clean, highly organized and attention to details. This store is Huge, it's very well lighted, very warm, friendly chic, elegant, and classy! There is so many beauty products to choose from whether it's Korean,Asian, great American brands here too! They have a very wide band of skincare such as : toners, Retinols, PDRNs and so much more! They also have many different sunscreens, mask, makeup, perfumes, skin care,derma care. They also have a skin analysis that asks you questions about your face you pick which best describes your face/skin. So you have to sign in your name most likely there is a line , so Mia ask me for my name and phone number. When time comes they will text you and you have just tell them you got a text. They assign you with someone to go over the scan. So Crystaly helped me, she was super thorough, very sweet how she made sure I was understand the process. They have this skin scan a small device they can parts of you face after that's done the results are in tell you what most need to take help improve your skin. Then they told me ask any of workers and show them on your phone what you would needs & yes you need your phone in able to show the result also I have a suggestion please don't wear any makeup if you want to do this skin analysis scan. SunScreen is fine to wear too . Or you will have to take it off in order for you take the scan. It also tells you the percentage of your wrinkle, skin barrier index, blemishes, acne, moisture, porphyrin, sebum, dark circle, pore size, pore density, redness, skin temp. I was really impressed! I went to the worker Gabriella M. She took a look of my phone she said that there are 2 options for my blemishes, she told this one was very lighter DR.G R.E.D Blemish so i decided to get 2 , she also mentioned about these pads Mediheal Phyto-Enzyme which I got 2, also she told me about Anua 100+ which is a PDRN + HYALURON ANUA PDRN HYALURONIC, ACID 100 MOISTURIZING CREAM, also go 2 too. They also supplements & snacks and little gifts here to and Olive young bags and small bags so cute! I think I ready to check out. Leslie D. Help me check out it was a breeze . All these beautiful workers made my day yesterday! Shout out to Crystaly , Mia, Gabriella M, & Leslie D and Patty for making my day so wonderful! Today, I went back to Olive Young with my sister law & our dear friend. We didn't have to wait in any line, there wasn't too many people. Our dear friend did do a skin analysis too! I had needed to come in here to ask worker, when I saw Tyler G. I told him I had some questions , I asked him that I have a friend that's going through chemotherapy is there some type of sunscreen, lotion, toner, serum. He said yes the Product is call S NATURE! I was thrilled and the variety too! So I got "S NATURE" Aqua Oasis Toner, Agua Oasis Panthe- Allan Calming pads, Aqua squalane & mist & panthenol eye cream. Not only did Tyler tell me about these products he politely showed me the way! So thoughtful of him . I also had some other questions regarding other serums and he answered them beautifully! He not only helped me, he also helped my sister in law and our dear friend. Tyler really listened to all of our concerns & was showing his suggestion which we all felt we would buy what he suggests! I could Tell right off the bat Tyler is a super people person, super polite, so very down to earth, kind, caring, extremely genuine, very sweet and sincere! Tyler G. Has this positive upbeat energy about himself that's truly radiates! Their price points are spot on! As we were waiting in line to check out , we got Tyler G . We so thrilled! He told us If we signed up via email & phone number to get rewards and if you down the app it helps greatly too , will be earning rewards, Tyler also said if we have card hole punch? So basically if you come in there and spend $35 or more you get a card to be hole punched after 3 whole punches you get a $7 off with your next purchase! The icing on the cake . It was so sweet Tyler G gave us all this information we could really see he really cares about the guest or customers here! Tyler G is your Rarest of all Diamonds!! His Shine will never fade! Please Treasure him Greatly!! I would love to especially Thank Tyler G for a Fabulous & Terrific & Memorable Visit!! I would like to Thank the other staff of a awesome 2 day visit : Crystaly, Gabriella M., Mia, Abbey, Patty, Leslie D. And Tyler G!!! Thank you very much Olive Young for wonderful visit! I'll definitely will be back again! I'll tell all My Family & Friends to visit here! read more
3 months ago
It was my first time visiting Olive Young and overall it was a fun experience! When we arrived, there was thankfully no line, so we were able to walk right in. As we browsed the store, we learned that you could sign up for a complimentary skin scan. We signed up and it was about a 30 minute wait which went by quickly while we explored the store and tried different products at the cleansing bar. The skin scan is quick and they provide you with a personalized report. I am excited to try the products I picked up! read more
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Do we still have to wait in line to get in, and how long is the wait?
Yes there's still a wait but it honestly depends on the day and time. I went last Wednesday around 6:30 and there wasn't a line but on the weekends there still is. Wait can be anywhere from 10-20 min just depends.
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