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- 밀밀밍Nov 7, 2020 (UTC)Dry SkinSensitive SkinAcne Skin
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ConsWell... while it's affordable and good, I wish it came in a larger size. To be fair, the lack of SPF is a bit disappointing, but then again, this is a brightening moisturizer, not a sunscreen. The small size makes it convenient to carry around, but that also means it gets used up quickly. I'm patiently waiting for them to release a larger size. Unlike many hydrating brightening moisturizers on the market, the texture is more like a sunscreen - slightly tacky. I didn't find it particularly uncomfortable, but depending on your skin condition, you might feel some dryness. My sister, who has very dry skin, mentioned that this product felt a bit drying for her.
TipThese days, I've been using this product for my foundation-free makeup routine. The natural finish makes it great for evening out the skin tone not just on the face, but also on the neck and back of hands. I've tried various brightening moisturizers and sunscreens for foundation-free makeup, but this one really doesn't transfer much onto masks and has good staying power, so I highly recommend it.