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• 성격만큼예민한피부

  Aug 8, 2018
  Dry SkinSensitive Skinproduct.Atopy Skin

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  Pros

  I went to Lohbs and accidentally bought the wrong product, thinking it was the Clarifying Moisture Lotion I used before. But it's not bad to use this for exfoliating during the summer. I think it's a reliable product for cleansing and refining skin texture. You just need to soak a thick cotton pad thoroughly and wipe your face once. Even without scrubbing hard, you can see residue coming off on the cotton pad, so it seems to work well as a 'toner' as intended. The lack of artificial fragrance is also a plus in my opinion. Of course, the initial strong soju-like smell and the strange smell at the end are unavoidable, but I prefer this over products with artificial scents. Clinique products aren't overly expensive considering the volume (I think I got the 400ml one for around 40,000 won on sale), so if it suits you, it can be a decent option. As a dry-skined person, I used to just use the Clarifying Lotion, but for the oily summer, this product works well without causing much tightness. It also seems to be good for bacne. I've even shared some with my boyfriend. He says it feels soothing and disinfecting around his mouth and chin area after shaving, thanks to the alcohol.

  Cons

  Compared to the regular Clarifying Lotion, the alcohol sensation is definitely stronger in this product. But at least it's denatured alcohol, so my skin, which is sensitive to alcohol, doesn't react too badly to this. The strong scent, however, is unavoidable. No wonder it's nicknamed the 'soju skin' toner. Interestingly, after the alcohol smell fades, an odd fragrance lingers, and it's not a pleasant one. I use SK-II Facial Treatment Essence to help soothe the tightness, and this product's scent is just as stubborn as the Facial Treatment Essence. On the bright side, the lack of artificial fragrance is a plus, which I do appreciate. And true to its name, using this twice a day might be a bit drying. I only use it in the evenings after cleansing, and in the mornings, I just do a water rinse and use a different toner. Even for oily skin types, repeatedly wiping the surface of the skin can be irritating in the long run, especially as the weather gets drier in the fall. Also, while they removed the artificial fragrance, they did include artificial coloring, so the cotton pad has a slight greenish tint when soaked. Those sensitive to dyes may not react well to this. In my opinion, this is a decent summer option, but with so many toner choices these days, I wouldn't consider it a standout best buy. However, it's not just a plain water rinse either, and you can clearly see residue and dead skin cells being removed, so it does stay true to its original purpose.

  Tip

  Unlike the Clarifying Moisture Lotion, this product does a more thorough job of cleansing the skin, so it can potentially cause some tightness. To address the dryness, I recommend following up with a water-based essence, patting it in gently, and then finishing with a lotion or cream. This layering approach helps significantly reduce the dryness compared to just using this toner alone.

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• 하얀사제

  Nov 25, 2017
  Combination SkinSensitive Skin

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  Pros

  When I was young, I wrote 'good' three times, but after a long time, I heard that 1.0 is effective in preventing acne, so I repurchased it. It seems to be somewhat effective in preventing milia acne. Stubborn makeup residue that cannot be wiped off with cheap cleansing tissues is thoroughly removed.

  Cons

  At first, it feels very refreshing and good, but as the days go by, the skin feels slightly irritated and peeled. I remember that I switched to something else after using one bottle of this before. The cleansing effect is good, but if you use this twice a day every day, the skin feels too harsh.

  Tip

  It's good to use when you're too lazy to wash your face in the morning.

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• 정꾜

  Jan 30, 2016
  Combination SkinSensitive SkinAcne Skin

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  Reviewed by Hwahae Trial Reviewers

  This review was written by a Hwahae Trial Reviewer 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. Trial Reviewers' reviews undergo the same strict verification process as regular reviews, and if they don't meet our standards, revisions will be requested.

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  Pros

  It's good for wiping off cosmetic residues, it's not irritating, and the alcohol smell isn't as strong as I thought. It's been fine for my sensitive skin.

  Cons

  The container opening is too large. They say they provide a pump, but they didn't give one in the duty-free.