4 Reviews
- 떽콩Aug 14, 2019 (UTC)Oily SkinSensitive SkinAcne Skin
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ConsCurrently not using it in midsummer as it feels a bit rich, possibly due to the hyaluronic acid content.
- 아쿠아유니버셜Jun 29, 2019 (UTC)Combination SkinAcne Skin
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Cons👎Slight richness: This might vary from person to person, but some may perceive it as slightly rich. As someone with oily skin, I'm okay with a bit of richness, so this level was fine for me. In fact, I tend to produce more oil when using products that are too light.
Tip(Update) While I previously recommended using it as a skin pack, it's now advised against doing so.
- ♡애기늘보♡Jun 6, 2019 (UTC)Combination SkinSensitive Skin
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ConsIf you're expecting a purely hydrating product, this might be slightly different from what you imagine. Perhaps due to the hyaluronic acid or its slightly acidic nature, there's a hint of richness to it. I'd say it feels about 70% hydrating and 30% rich. This balance worked fine for me, and I think it could be suitable for summer use too. However, it doesn't have a cooling effect on the skin, which is a bit disappointing as it's not refreshing. Update: The more I used it, the more I noticed a tingling sensation upon application. My skin texture became rough, and the toner would warm up in my hands due to body heat. I started using this around the same time as isntree's Hyaluronic Acid Gel Cream, so I wasn't sure which was causing the issue. My skin became red as if it was about to bleed, felt stinging, and parts of it swelled up. Even after reducing my skincare routine to just soothing products, my skin wouldn't recover, so I had to visit a dermatologist. After thoroughly researching the ingredients on the 'Hwahae' blog, I discovered that both this toner and the Dokdo Cleanser I was using contained exfoliating ingredients. For a soothing toner... exfoliating ingredients? Shouldn't they mention this in the product description? The Hwahae ingredient list didn't flag it as exfoliating either, so I unknowingly did a skin pack and it irritated my skin. Another suspicious ingredient common to both is Rosemary Leaf Extract (a fragrance). Products with high aloe content often include strong ingredients for preservation and pH balance, and 'Trometamine' is classified as a harmful substance in Europe, so I suspect it might be causing severe allergic reactions. Even after weeks of using steroid ointment and oral medication, the redness hasn't subsided. I think it might be contact dermatitis, but I'm not sure as I've always had good skin and rarely get blemishes. I'm certain about the toner, but I was unsure about the Hyaluronic Acid Gel Cream. When I tried it again, I noticed tiny bumps forming, as if it was clogging my pores. isntree was my most trusted and loved brand. I even bought 6 more products including creams for my family... But after this toner and gel cream damaged my skin, I'm planning to use all the products I have left just for my body. I'm so disappointed.
TipUsing it just as a wipe-off toner didn't provide enough hydration, so I found it worked best to wipe once, then apply once or twice more with my hands, or do a '2-toner method' with my hands.
- ralph12Sep 19, 2018 (UTC)Combination SkinSensitive SkinAcne Skin
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ConsOver time, it starts to feel a bit ambiguous as the oily residue floats around.