Discussion Beauty

What Would You Buy Instantly From This Shelf?

For Whom/What:

Skin type: Normal to combination, slightly sensitive, who also wears minimal makeup

Budget:

₩20,000 – ₩50,000 per item (roughly $15–$40)

Requirements:

Beginner-friendly but actually effective

Glass-skin essentials

Hydration + barrier repair

Sunscreens (I KNOW Korea does this best)

Serums / toners / masks that are worth the hype

Extra Details:

Hi Prugu fam 💖 I’m in Korea for the very first time (!!) and currently standing inside an Olive Young with wide eyes, weak knees, and zero self-control. I’ve heard about K-beauty for YEARS, saved way too many TikToks, and now I’m finally here… staring at shelves packed with products I don’t fully understand but desperately want. So here’s the question: 👉 If you were me, what would you grab instantly from this shelf? I’m looking for holy-grail, no-regret K-beauty picks—the kind of products locals repurchase and beauty insiders swear by.