We buy it in Seoul and ship it to you
HANSO shops at Olive Young in Seoul for you, from the full Korean range, so the exact cleanser or sunscreen you saw on TikTok is fair game. It works like this:
- Send us the link on the request page, on WhatsApp or by Instagram DM.
- We reply with one all-in price in rand: the item, shipping from Seoul, customs duty, import VAT and our service.
- Once you pay, we buy it in Seoul and send it with our next shipment. It arrives in about 3–4 weeks, with nothing to pay at the door.
No customs bill at the door
Every parcel from Korea goes through South African customs, where SARS charges duty by product type and 15% import VAT. We pay all of that before your order reaches you, so the price we quote is the price you pay. Our guide on import costs from Korea explains how it's worked out.
Tips before you buy Korean skincare
- Buy from Olive Young or the brand itself. Marketplace listings are where most fakes turn up.
- Check the expiry date and the size. Korean stores often sell bundles and travel sizes that look identical online.
- Patch-test anything new, especially exfoliating acids and retinol.
- Opened skincare can't be returned unless it's faulty, so be sure about a product before you order it.
About HANSO
HANSO is an independent South African business. We're not affiliated with or endorsed by Olive Young.