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- MascarasJul 26, 2019Combination Skin
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Cons1. Expensive 2. Combination skin may only need one layer in the summer, but for dry skin types, the moisturizing power is weak. 3. The opaque packaging means there's no way to know how much has been used or how much is left. When you press the pump and nothing comes out, it's a letdown... Gotta stock up again, ugh. 4. As far as I know, the 100ml large size is not available at domestic department stores, so I recommend purchasing through overseas direct order or duty-free.
TipPump it 2-3 times and apply it to your nose (I usually don't apply it because I'm worried about getting oily nose,,), and also apply it to your neck! Let's become a pure white Snow White all the way up to your neck ❤️
- illustchoMay 14, 2019Dry SkinSensitive Skin
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ConsEverything else is good, but it's drying. It's really, really drying... If not for that, it would be perfect~~
- 222dbdOct 26, 2017Oily Skin
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ConsThe price... is the most disappointing part ㅜㅜㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ
- 그역할제가할께요Jul 24, 2017Dry Skin
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ConsThe volume is small considering the price.. I have a big face, so I need to pump it twice, and I think I'll use it up in just a little over a month. The lid is too loose, so if I'm unlucky when I put it in my bag for a trip, 3,900 won worth of product can be pumped out ㅠㅠ The container is opaque, so I can't see how much is left. I have to open my wallet with fear and run to the department store when I think I'm running out... I don't know how much I've used.
- 행복준디Nov 25, 2016Combination SkinSensitive Skin
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ConsThe quantity is too small for the price? That aspect seems a bit disappointing.
- 미에로퐈이바Oct 18, 2016Combination SkinSensitive Skin
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ConsI haven't been using it consistently. I use it every winter, but I'm not sure if it's improving my freckles and age spots.
- natoniOct 17, 2016Dry SkinSensitive Skin
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This review was written by The Hwahae Testers who received the product for free and evaluated it with a sense of representing Hwahae. The review is completely unbiased and honest, with no guidelines or restrictions. Reviews by The Hwahae Testers undergo the same strict verification process as regular reviews, and if they don't meet our standards, revisions will be requested.ProsThere is a sense that my skin tone has become a bit brighter. My father liked how soft and smooth it felt.
ConsI had some blemishes on my face, so I had to stop in the middle. Being in the sunlight made my skin feel a bit weaker. It wasn't a big, oily pimple, but rather small, bumpy ones.
- 허브든병Sep 24, 2016Combination SkinSensitive Skin
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This review was written by The Hwahae Testers who received the product for free and evaluated it with a sense of representing Hwahae. The review is completely unbiased and honest, with no guidelines or restrictions. Reviews by The Hwahae Testers undergo the same strict verification process as regular reviews, and if they don't meet our standards, revisions will be requested.Pros1. My skin has become brighter!!! 2. It feels like my skin is being replenished and the redness has disappeared!!
Cons1. The price is too burdensome. The size is not as big as I expected, and the price is burdensome, so it was difficult to repurchase..!
TipThe effects appear quickly! If you use it consistently, your skin will become clear!!!!
- 러블리니노♡Aug 19, 2016Dry SkinSensitive Skin
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This review was written by The Hwahae Testers who received the product for free and evaluated it with a sense of representing Hwahae. The review is completely unbiased and honest, with no guidelines or restrictions. Reviews by The Hwahae Testers undergo the same strict verification process as regular reviews, and if they don't meet our standards, revisions will be requested.ProsI've been using just the essence of this product and the Belief moisturizer, and it's not drying at all, it's great. And it's been three months since I started using it, but you know, expecting dramatic effects from cosmetics is kind of greedy, like the effects you'd get from a dermatologist. However, since there are no whitening ingredients, my skin tone has become much brighter and clearer compared to just using basic skincare, so I've repurchased and am continuing to use it!
ConsIt's fine except for the dryness, which is an issue for my dry skin type. Apart from that, there wasn't really anything I was particularly disappointed with, except when my skin was sensitive.
- 내사랑밀크Jun 23, 2016Combination SkinSensitive Skinproduct.Atopy Skin
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This review was written by The Hwahae Testers who received the product for free and evaluated it with a sense of representing Hwahae. The review is completely unbiased and honest, with no guidelines or restrictions. Reviews by The Hwahae Testers undergo the same strict verification process as regular reviews, and if they don't meet our standards, revisions will be requested.ProsI've been using this consistently for a few years now, and when I went for a facial, they said my face looked brighter. My skin didn't become completely fair, but I still think I saw good results.~~
ConsThe price is a bit steep~~ I also wish the absorption was a bit better, haha