8 Reviews
- 은빈잉ㅇSep 18, 2020 (UTC)Oily SkinSensitive SkinAcne Skin
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ConsFor those with oily skin, it might feel a bit rich. Just apply a moderate amount!
- 제이서니May 8, 2019 (UTC)Combination 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 decided to purchase this product after doing a patch test on the back of my hand and finding that the texture wasn't sticky.
ConsFor me, the drawbacks outweigh the benefits. First off, the fragrance is extremely irritating, and when I use this product, it feels like it's clogging my pores. Instead of absorbing, it seems to sit on top of the skin, and when it mixes with natural oils, it creates a heavy, suffocating feeling that leads to closed comedones. I bought it for $40 at Olive Young, only to find it discounted by more than half on internet sites. I had considered reordering after trying it, but even at half price, it just doesn't work for my skin, so I decided against it.
- pretty6184Nov 8, 2018 (UTC)Combination 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.ProsAs a winner of a Hwahae event, I'm leaving this review after using the product, and I highly recommend it to those with dry skin! ✔️Hydration Well, this product doesn't have a light, fresh, or airy moisture feel. Instead, it has a rich, almost sticky hydration that's overflowing. Honestly, I don't think it's the kind of hydration that oily or combination skin types would enjoy. However, I strongly recommend it for dry skin types. I was curious how it would work on dry skin, so I tried it on areas with less oil and more dryness like my neck and the back of my hands - it was perfect! No words needed. As the ampoule slowly absorbs into the skin, you can feel that rich, bouncy hydration I mentioned earlier! ✔️Absorption I'm still unsure if this varies by skin type or if it's just how this product works... My skin is combination, with a bit of oiliness, and when I apply this ampoule, it doesn't absorb well and seems to sit on top of my skin. But as I mentioned earlier, it absorbs incredibly well on drier areas like the back of my hands or neck. It almost feels like a product specifically targeted for dry skin. ✔️Blemishes This is really funny - I only realized later through other reviews that this product doesn't absorb well for combination skin like mine. When I applied it, it didn't absorb and left my skin so shiny, I thought I'd wake up to a breakout party the next day. But surprisingly, while my skin was still glowy the next morning, there were no blemishes at all! I really expected my pores to clog and my skin to react badly due to the excess oil, but even after a day or two, no blemishes appeared. It felt more like I'd slept with a nourishing pack on. In the end, as you can see from the Hwahae ingredient analysis, there aren't many components likely to cause blemishes, so it wasn't bad! ✔️Overall I only applied it before bed, and it always felt like sleeping with a slightly rich and sticky mask on. You might wake up with an oily face, but after cleansing, I noticed my complexion looked a bit clearer and my skin seemed more elastic compared to when I didn't use the product.
Cons✔Scent, Unpleasant Smell The smell is somewhat reminiscent of old-fashioned men's toner. It's definitely a scent that people will either love or hate, and I really, really disliked it. ✔️ONLY for Evening Use (Oily/Combination Skin) Absolutely can't use it in the morning! If you use it in the morning, your skin will be excessively shiny. For oily & combination skin types, I recommend using it only at night. To be honest, even at night, it absorbs too slowly and feels sticky for me, requiring some patience. But after using it a few times, as I mentioned above, it just feels like sleeping with a rich, sticky mask on. ✔️Not Recommended for Super Sensitive Skin When I first used it, my skin felt a bit itchy. I was selected as a Hwahae Tester, so even though it felt itchy and didn't absorb well on the first day, I continued using it for a few more days. However, those with sensitive skin should be cautious! (Fortunately, the itchiness only occurred on the first day and disappeared afterwards.)
TipIt's fine for dry skin types, but for oily/combination skin, I recommend using it only for night care. I even applied this ampoule after toner and finished my skincare routine there... I couldn't layer any emulsion or cream on top of it. And really, just a tiny bit is enough! If you apply too much without knowing, well...
- 이혜민0212Nov 8, 2018 (UTC)Combination SkinAcne Skin
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ConsWhile the absorption isn't bad, it does leave a slightly oily film on the skin, which I'm not particularly fond of. As someone with oily skin, it feels a bit heavy.
TipSince I have oily skin and find it a bit heavy, I'd recommend those with oily skin to use it only at night before bed.
- ottttNov 8, 2018 (UTC)Combination SkinSensitive SkinAcne Skin
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The content is currently being reviewed by the Hwahae operations team, and the verification will be completed by the next business day (excluding weekends and holidays) from the date the review was written.Reviewed by The Hwahae Testers
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.Pros**A review from The Hwahae Testers** First off, the best thing is that it's not drying. Many serums I've tried left my skin feeling dry when I woke up, but this one doesn't. It also didn't cause any blemishes. It absorbs well, so I can gently pat a small amount all over my face and apply sunscreen without any pilling.
Cons1. It doesn't provide deep hydration from within. It's not an oily film either, but it's hard to explain. While it's not drying, it doesn't give that surge of moisture from the inside, and it feels too rich to be called just moisturizing. 2. The fragrance will definitely be a love-it-or-hate-it situation. It's a bit overwhelming. 3. It's quite sticky, so I only apply a tiny amount as a single 'coating' on my face to finish my skincare routine. When I sleep, I layer it two or three times, but it's a mess in the morning, so I always put a towel on my pillow.
TipLayer it using very small amounts.
- 모래의행성Nov 6, 2018 (UTC)Combination SkinSensitive SkinAcne 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 got to try this as an event prize! My skin is super sensitive and combination dehydrated. I'm a fan of the Lirikos Marine Energy line, so I was really excited to try this! The scent might be hit or miss for some, but I love it. I think it would be great for dry skin during seasonal changes and winter months.
ConsIt's a bit sticky! Instead of deep hydration, it feels like it just makes the skin surface shiny. As someone who doesn't like oily textures, I found it uncomfortable. Also, I think the amount you get is too small for the price.
- 자몽의습격Nov 3, 2018 (UTC)Combination 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.ProsThe texture and absorption are great. Although it's an ampoule, it's not as runny as water - more like a perfect balance between a hydrating cream and a liquid. I also appreciated that it's transparent with no added pigments. It feels more rich than hydrating, so it might be worth trying for those with dry skin. The moisturizing power is definitely good. I received this as a sample from an event win, so the amount wasn't huge, but a little goes a long way. It should last quite a while.
ConsDespite being called a 'Waterful Ampoule', it feels much more rich than hydrating. For someone like me who was expecting more hydration, this product wasn't a good fit. Also, the fragrance is too strong - you can smell it as soon as you open it and dispense some onto your hand. While the scent isn't unpleasant, I wonder if they really needed to add so much fragrance. It feels like applying perfume to your face. While I didn't experience any blemishes after using this, I didn't notice any benefits either, so I can't really recommend this product.
- HGMRYSYINov 2, 2018 (UTC)Combination SkinSensitive Skin
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The content is currently being reviewed by the Hwahae operations team, and the verification will be completed by the next business day (excluding weekends and holidays) from the date the review was written.Reviewed by The Hwahae Testers
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. The consistency isn't too runny, making it easy to control the amount. 2. It applies smoothly and evenly. 3. The scent is pleasant and not overwhelming. 4. While it feels a bit sticky right after application, it becomes velvety soft after a short while.
Cons1. It's quite sticky. 2. It creates a film on the skin that feels moisturizing on the surface but leaves the deeper layers dry. 3. It makes the skin oily over time. 4. It can cause blemishes to appear. 5. It leads to dead skin cells building up. 6. The price is on the expensive side.