Item: Pure Apricot Seed Deep Cleansing Oil
Rating: 5
Author: Hwahae User

This is a review from The Hwahae Testers ♥ My skin is currently transitioning to dry, with severe acne. I used to have bumpy, oily, dehydrated skin with serious acne, but since discovering Hwahae, I've been gradually controlling my acne and going through a transition phase. If you have acne-prone skin, you might avoid oil-based cleansers, fearing they'll worsen blemishes. However, I actually experienced breakouts from using cleansing water, and once I started using cleansing oil correctly, I noticed fewer pimples and significant reduction in sebum and whiteheads. (So don't be afraid to use cleansing oils!) As the product name suggests, apricot kernel oil is the main ingredient, along with other plant-based oils like camellia and jojoba, and various plant extracts. Though I'm not an expert and was initially concerned about caprylic and sorbitol, I trusted Hwahae's safety screening and tried it. Throughout my use, I never experienced any skin reactions and was quite satisfied. Compared to other cleansing oils, this one feels lighter, non-sticky, and refreshing. I used three pumps, and found it had excellent cleansing power, emulsified well, and effectively removed sebum. I've tried several cleansing oils, including Etude House Real Art (caused breakouts), Hera Purifying (discontinued), BRTC Orange (intense deep cleansing), Yuri Pibu Grante (good ingredients, gentle), and Sandawha Camellia Oil (good ingredients, deep cleansing). Comparing only the recommended products: * Cleansing effectiveness: Beautyclo Pure Apricot Seed = Sandawha Camellia Oil > Yuri Pibu Grante * Gentleness: Yuri Pibu Grante > Beautyclo Pure Apricot Seed = Sandawha Camellia Oil * Stickiness: Sandawha Camellia Oil > Beautyclo Pure Apricot Seed > Yuri Pibu Grante * Post-cleanse hydration: Beautyclo Pure Apricot Seed > Sandawha Camellia Oil > Yuri Pibu Grante The biggest advantage of Beautyclo Pure Apricot Seed Deep Cleansing Oil is that it provides deep cleansing while leaving skin less dry afterward. They emphasize the moisture barrier protection in their product description, and it truly did leave my skin less dry. I plan to repurchase.

I trusted this product because of its 100% plant-based ingredients and used it well for a week. However, just the day before yesterday, I got a bit stressed and a pimple appeared. I can't pinpoint the exact cause, and acne can appear even when using good products if something goes wrong. While I can't solely blame this cleansing oil, it left me feeling a bit disappointed.

It's worth noting that this product is preservative-free and should be used within 6 months after opening. The company also states they are against animal testing. There's a seal on the product box opening, which means it can't be returned once opened.