The product and shipping are. Some countries charge import duties on parcels from Korea — that part is yours, and the form says so before you apply.

Where does my review go?

To CYoung and the brand — and, for rounds confirmed from October 27, 2026, onto the product's page on cyounginyou.com: your review, scores and photos, under your nickname, always marked "Received free for testing". Photos can show just the product. Rounds confirmed before that date stay private unless you chose to publish, and you can ask us to take a published review down at any time.

Do I have to post on social media?

No. The review on this site is the whole obligation. A public account helps your application, but the programme runs on honest reviews, not follower counts.

What if I don't like the product?

Say so, and say why. A three-star review with a clear reason is exactly what a brand needs to hear and what a five-star reflex hides. Reviewing honestly — good or bad — earns more entries in the next draw.

Become a Product Tester

Korean indie brands send products to CYoung and to community testers at the same time — free, shipped to you, in exchange for one thing: your honest review. She tests on her skin, you test on yours. Korean indie skincare, suncare and haircare from small labels that want real feedback from real skin. See what's in the programme right now →

How it works

01Apply once. Your skin type, concerns, country and shipping address, plus what you'd like to test — skincare, sunscreen, lip care, makeup, hair and body, devices or supplements. Instagram or TikTok handle is optional.
02Get matched. Each product goes to testers who have the concern it addresses and want that category. The draw is a fairness lottery: nobody receives a second product while someone eligible still has none, and marking a product you want on the products page puts you ahead in the queue for it.
03Receive the parcel. Shipped from Korea at no cost to you. You confirm arrival from your account — that is what starts your review window, so a slow courier never eats into it.
04Use it, then review it. Use the product for 2–4 weeks and write your review within 21 days of arrival: five scores (feel and finish, does it do the job, scent, overall quality, would you buy it again), your words, and at least one photo of the product in use.

Who can apply

Anyone with a free CYoung account and a shipping address we can reach. Members from dozens of countries are already in the pool; pick yours from the list or type it in. All skin types are wanted — a product for oily, acne-prone skin needs oily, acne-prone testers, and a barrier cream needs the sensitive ones. What we ask for is a commitment to actually use the product and tell the truth about it.

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Members: 74
Countries testers apply from: 357
Tester reviews delivered: 4.1 / 5
Average tester rating: 30
Active Korean brands: 29
Products tested

Updated daily. Real counts from the platform.

Common questions

Is it really free?: The product and shipping are. Some countries charge import duties on parcels from Korea — that part is yours, and the form says so before you apply.
Where does my review go?: To CYoung and the brand — and, for rounds confirmed from October 27, 2026, onto the product's page on cyounginyou.com: your review, scores and photos, under your nickname, always marked "Received free for testing". Photos can show just the product. Rounds confirmed before that date stay private unless you chose to publish, and you can ask us to take a published review down at any time.
Do I have to post on social media?: No. The review on this site is the whole obligation. A public account helps your application, but the programme runs on honest reviews, not follower counts.
What if I don't like the product?: Say so, and say why. A three-star review with a clear reason is exactly what a brand needs to hear and what a five-star reflex hides. Reviewing honestly — good or bad — earns more entries in the next draw.

Create your free account first

Your application lives in your account — it's how you track your match, confirm your parcel arrived, and write your review. It also means you can edit your details any time instead of applying again.

Applied before, without an account? Sign in with the same email you applied with and your application will be waiting — nothing is lost. Check your status