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- yoonypieAug 12, 2022Oily SkinSensitive SkinAcne Skin
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ConsI found out after purchasing that there was an ingredient that didn't agree with me. It was itchy and unusable.
- dybeom03Jan 12, 2018Combination SkinSensitive SkinAcne Skin
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ConsPerhaps due to the many allergens, my face became itchy and red with something coming up after using it, so I changed the cosmetic product.
- BunonDec 23, 2017Dry Skin
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ConsI don't have any complaints at all. The fragrance is absolutely wonderful, and I love it. However, the presence of potential allergens is certain. While it doesn't bother me, some of my friends find it too irritating to use. They say products labeled as "botanical" or "natural plant-based" tend to cause problems for them. If you've had similar issues with other plant-based cosmetics, I'd advise against trying them. As for the price, there are solutions like duty-free shops and Black Friday sales, so don't be too discouraged by the full retail price at department stores.
TipThe three Aveda products I purchase are: - Aveda Botanical Kinetics Hydrating Lotion - Aveda Botanical Kinetics Exfoliant Skin - Aveda Botanical Kinetics Exfoliating Cream Cleanser Even though the word "exfoliant" is included, these products are not at all harsh on my extremely dry skin. They just gently slough off any dead skin cells. For dry skin like mine, the biggest enemy is built-up flaky skin that can harden into a mask-like coating on the face. That's why I always apply the toner by wiping it on, and I only use cleansers that leave my skin feeling supple for at least 30 seconds after drying. The Exfoliating Cream Cleanser, despite its name, doesn't have an intense cleansing power. I don't even expect it to remove makeup thoroughly. But after using it, my skin is left feeling amazingly soft and smooth. I'm always surprised by how gentle yet effective these products are.
- 툴툴미니미니May 13, 2017Combination SkinSensitive Skin
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ConsIt feels very watery, and when I use it, it feels sticky and my face itches. My cheeks don't get the usual flare-ups, but they turn red instead. I haven't been using it daily for 3 weeks, just intermittently, but it's still doing this... I don't think it suits me very well, so my sister used it.
- 지슝슝이Jun 14, 2016Combination SkinSensitive Skin
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ConsI used it together with the toner, but as soon as I applied this product, my face would turn over and become itchy. It didn't suit my skin at all when I applied it to my body. This is a product that causes skin troubles.
- marsnamJun 7, 2016Oily SkinSensitive SkinAcne Skin
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ConsThe price is the most disappointing part. The ingredients are also a bit disappointing. However, seeing that the warnings and allergens are listed further down, it seems like they don't make up a significant portion, which is fortunate. Nevertheless, people with highly sensitive skin should still be cautious. I also experienced a bit of itchiness while using it, so I'm taking away one star.
- 낑깡님May 1, 2016Dry SkinSensitive Skinproduct.Atopy Skin
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ConsWow, it's good that I didn't spend my own money and received it as a gift. But... it really doesn't suit me... Even my sister, when she uses this, it stings and itches. And on top of that, it made my existing acne explode.
- 료우48Aug 27, 2015Combination 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 don't really have anything that's particularly smooth or creamy. If it doesn't work for me, it's just not good.
ConsI bought it because they said it's good for sensitive skin, but after using it for a day, my face got really itchy and I got blisters - it was a total disaster. I had to go to the dermatologist a ton. Now I see it has some serious allergy-causing ingredients; I really want to yell at the store clerk who recommended it for sensitive skin.