3 Reviews
- 내열쇠는Sep 19, 2019 (UTC)Combination SkinSensitive Skin
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ConsFor a gel cream meant for oily skin, it feels a bit heavy. Is it too rich? Also, if you don't control the amount well, it doesn't absorb properly and leaves a white cast on the skin.
- 베느니너눚May 4, 2019 (UTC)Oily SkinSensitive SkinAcne Skin
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ConsThe absorption is slow. If you apply too much thinking it's good, it doesn't absorb well and feels sticky. The quantity seems a bit small. I wish it was about 80ml. I've already used about a third of it. When first applied, it feels like it creates a film, slightly suffocating? But once absorbed, that feeling disappears completely, leaving skin smooth and powdery.
TipIt seems really good to use this cream after removing sebum with a cleansing oil and applying an aloe pack. I used Sidmool Apricot Seed Oil and an aloe pack. If you have dry skin, try mixing it with a few drops of oil in your hand before applying. I mix it with oil at night, and my skin feels soft and nice in the morning.
- 으에앵Apr 27, 2019 (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.ProsHere's a review from The Hwahae Testers: Usage period: - April 23 to May 7 Skin type: - Combination dehydrated skin (closer to dry in winter, oilier in summer) - Slight milia on forehead and face perimeter - Redness mainly on cheeks - Skin doesn't react much to products (doesn't improve or worsen significantly with product use) Products used in combination: - Shu Uemura / Porefinist Cleansing Oil - Krave Beauty / Matcha Hemp Hydrating Cleanser - Mamonde / Chamomile Pure Toner (as a toner pack) - Dermatory / Pro Tector 3.2 - Krave Beauty / Beet The Sun - Krave Beauty / Great Barrier Relief Texture: - As the name suggests, it's a gel-type cream Pros: - I personally prefer the tube packaging. It takes up less space on my vanity than jar-type creams and is more hygienic. - As I use perfume, I prefer fragrance-free products. This cica gel cream has no added fragrances and doesn't have any noticeable scent, which I appreciate. - Unlike some cica products on the market that contain potentially irritating ingredients, this cica gel cream has zero such ingredients. I felt it stayed true to its purpose. - On the first day, I used it alone for an accurate assessment. It felt like a classic, refreshing hydrating gel cream on the back of my hand, but on my face, it had a slight film-like texture. After an hour, I felt some deep dryness, so I applied another cream (Physiogel) on top. When used in the combination of <toner pack + essence + cica gel cream + regular cream>, it provided just the right amount of hydration, so I continued with this routine for nighttime care. - When I tried makeup with just essence, cica gel cream, and sunscreen, there was slight emphasis on dead skin cells, but I didn't feel dry! The combination of <cica gel cream + moisturizing sunscreen> seems to work really well. The next day, I increased the amount of essence and sunscreen before makeup, and there was no emphasis on dead skin cells or dryness. I think it would pair well with Espoir Water Splash Sun Cream! - As my skin doesn't typically react strongly to products, I found this product's charm to be its unassuming nature.
ConsCons: - While the texture might suggest a cooling effect and freshness, surprisingly there was no cooling effect at all. Instead, it felt like it created a film and was somewhat stuffy. The stuffiness disappeared after it was fully absorbed, but the film-like feeling was particularly strong with this cica gel cream compared to other similar products I've tried, which was disappointing. - When using this product alone, I felt like my skin temperature slightly increased. It probably didn't actually increase, but it felt that way due to the film-like sensation. - If you apply too much at once, it can mix with previously applied products and turn white! Moreover, it absorbs slowly, so when it turns white, you need to pat and roll it quite a bit. It's better to apply small amounts gradually. + The whitening effect seems to occur when the previous layer of product isn't fully absorbed. When I made sure the previous products were fully absorbed, I could apply a generous amount without it turning white! - In the mornings when I'm busy and can't wait for previous products to fully absorb before applying makeup, this product tends to clump up white and takes a long time to absorb. So unfortunately, I don't reach for it often in the mornings. - There are many similar products with better absorption at lower price points, so I probably wouldn't repurchase this with my own money.
TipPro tip: - I didn't like the warm feeling on my skin when rolling this product, so I started keeping it in the refrigerator, which worked great! If you also experience that warm feeling when applying this product, I highly recommend storing it in the fridge.