5 Reviews
- Do.itMay 21, 2019 (UTC)Oily Skinproduct.Atopy Skin
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ConsNatural brightening effect: - While it can cover a wide area with a small amount, it's easy to misjudge the quantity. Using too much can result in an overly white appearance, making your face look unnaturally pale. Longevity: - If you apply it in the morning before leaving home, the brightening effect seems to disappear after about 2 hours. However, the product feels too heavy to carry around for touch-ups. Heaviness/Oiliness: - As mentioned earlier, applying this product after emulsion and sunscreen can make your skin feel heavy and overly rich. Although it has sun protection, I still use sunscreen as I'm not completely confident in its UV blocking ability alone. Pilling: - It tends to pill around the nose and beard area. While not glaringly noticeable, it often requires double cleansing to remove completely.
TipWhen using this with other products, it can become quite rich, so applying a no-sebum powder can help control excess oil.
- biodogmaMay 21, 2019 (UTC)Combination SkinSensitive Skin
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Cons1. Feels heavy. It felt like it created a suffocating layer on my skin. I expected it to bridge skincare and makeup like a primer, but instead it felt more like a barrier that interfered with both steps. 2. Greasiness. Related to the heaviness, this product feels very oily when applied. Rather than spreading evenly, it seemed to clump and felt grainy. Initially, I worried it might interfere with skin breathing, but while that wasn't a major issue, the greasy feeling was disappointing. This isn't about a natural dewy glow blending with base makeup. 3. Too white. It's more whitening than brightening. It doesn't so much even the complexion as simply make it white, which is disappointing. I found ways to work around this, but I wish it had pink or yellow undertones for easier use. I'll share tips on managing this below. 4. Price. There are many other brightening moisturizers on the market. I can't recommend this considering its price-to-performance ratio.
Tip1. What if it's too white? As a first-time user preferring natural makeup, I initially struggled with the whiteness and neck mismatch. Here's how I made it work: 1-1. Mix with cream. If you want a translucent, clear look rather than full coverage, mix it with your final skincare product. I use a 2:1 ratio of moisturizer to brightening moisturizer, followed by sunscreen. This creates a more natural finish and works for body application too. 1-2. Use as a highlighter. You don't need to apply it everywhere. Highlight areas like the forehead, nose bridge, and chin for a more natural glow than dedicated highlighter products. 2. Salvaging mismatched base makeup. If you have base makeup that's too dark due to tanning, changing preferences, or incorrect shade selection, try mixing it with brightening moisturizer. It may take some experimentation to match your skin tone, but it's worth it to revive products you might otherwise discard.
- 원딴딴May 20, 2019 (UTC)Oily 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.ProsThis review is written by one of The Hwahae Testers! I don't have professional knowledge, so I'll just write based on my experience using it. I've been using this product for about ten days, and first off, the pump design makes it super convenient to control the amount. The delivery and packaging were also fine. When I applied it evenly on my face and neck, I was pleasantly surprised by how naturally it brightened my complexion! I've tried two or three brightening moisturizers from other brands, and while they definitely brightened, they often looked unnatural or too obvious. Some even turned white after a while, but this one didn't have any of those issues! As mentioned in the instructions, I also used it on my elbows (though not on my heels), and while the effect wasn't dramatic, I could tell it helped! I think I might actually purchase this product for regular use.
ConsThere was a slight heavy feeling that I couldn't ignore. I usually applied this after cleansing, toning, moisturizing, and applying sunscreen. Since I tend to run hot, both on my body and face, using this on top of sunscreen made my skin feel a bit stuffy. So when I had to get ready quickly and go out before my skin had cooled down, I felt even hotter due to this stuffy feeling. However, I rarely meet people who run as hot as I do, so I don't think most people would find this uncomfortable! I don't use any makeup products other than eyebrow pencil, so I can't really comment on whether it causes pilling with other products. Other than that, I don't think I had any other issues!
- 그런날들May 15, 2019 (UTC)Oily 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.ProsThis is a review from The Hwahae Testers. I have blemishes (including redness) on my face and my complexion is really dark. But I was thrilled to find that even a thin layer of this brightening moisturizer covers the redness! Also, I have extremely oily skin, so I was worried about pilling with other products I apply later, but that wasn't an issue at all! I have super sensitive skin, so I was concerned about potential reactions, but so far I haven't experienced any significant problems.
ConsWhile it's fine now, I did notice a few small pimples appearing during application. After applying, there's a slightly thick feeling? It makes my face feel a bit heavy.
TipApply it in a thin layer~ That's the most natural-looking way to use it!
- 곰탱군May 10, 2019 (UTC)Oily 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.Pros"Review from The Hwahae Testers" -I despise lies- 1. Packaging True to DTRT's style, the packaging is excellent. Particularly, the pump design allows for convenient and hygienic use. The feel of pressing the pump is also satisfying. It's not very pleasant when these things make annoying clicking sounds, you know. 2. Natural brightening Although I naturally have fair skin, I often use BB cream (DTRT, Boys Be Bold). I use it when I want my skin to look polished, but this product provides a more natural brightening effect than BB cream. However, it doesn't offer as much coverage as BB cream. It contains green capsules, giving it a slight green tint when applied, but it looks natural once it's on. I was a bit startled when I first applied it though. I thought it was dirt for a second! 3. Cleansing More than half of it washes off with water initially. Unlike BB cream, you don't need to scrub hard to remove it completely - it comes off easily.
Cons1. Heaviness When applied to bare skin, it feels slightly damp and like there's an extra layer on top. This improves over time, but during the afternoon oil-slick phase typical of male skin, I worry it might start to cake. If applied too thickly, it might feel like it's causing dead skin cells to pill. 2. Scent (may vary depending on personal preference) It has that cool+sharp+concentrated pine needle extract scent often found in DTRT products. It doesn't quite suit my preference for slightly heavier scents, but if you want a fragrance in your skincare, you'd have to apply perfume as a toner, right? 3. Other It's not waterproof, so I'm afraid that if I sweat, it might look like I've spilled white seolleongtang broth all over my face. Also, it doesn't have an SPF rating, so it seems I'll need to apply a separate sunblock product. Men are creatures of laziness, so that's a bit disappointing.