7 Reviews
- 심풀땅Mar 4, 2023 (UTC)Oily SkinSensitive SkinAcne Skin
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ConsShould I not use this daily? I've heard it's not good to be greedy with it, so I'm only applying a tiny amount. But the results are so good that I'm tempted to use more!
- luxenDec 7, 2022 (UTC)Combination SkinAcne Skin
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ConsTo be honest, there weren't any drawbacks. It wasn't too rich, and it absorbs well.
TipIt seems the effects are doubled when used together with The Ordinary's Niacinamide serum from the same brand.
- 박케찹Jan 27, 2022 (UTC)Dry Skin
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ConsThe short shelf life of 3 months means you need to use it quickly. There's not much leeway. I haven't seen significant effects on pores and blackheads yet. The blackheads seem to have reduced slightly, but I'm using other products too, so I can't attribute it solely to this one.
TipI'm using it twice a week, and make sure to apply sunscreen the next day. It's good to use it alongside soothing products.
- sunonesunoneOct 27, 2021 (UTC)Dry 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.ProsLately, I've noticed more wrinkles and a loss of firmness, so I've been researching retinol-based products like crazy. I came across retinoids and decided to try them for the first time. While I'd heard great things about their effectiveness, I was worried because there are so many things you shouldn't use with them. But after using it, I can actually feel my wrinkles becoming less noticeable! I got excited and used it every day for about a week, but today I noticed some blemishes, so I've temporarily stopped. Once my skin calms down, I plan to continue using it and let my skin adapt.
ConsThe dropper-style packaging isn't great. You have to keep taking it out and putting it back in... But I guess for the price, it's not too bad...
TipMake sure to keep your skin deeply hydrated. At first, use it every other day or so to give your skin time to adjust.
- 로함Jul 2, 2021 (UTC)Combination SkinAcne Skin
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ConsAt first, I naively applied it like a regular emulsion and my skin felt like it was peeling off - the dead skin cells were shedding like crazy. Now I use the right amount and it's fine. It works on small blemishes, but occasionally I still get larger, pus-filled pimples. It doesn't prevent hormonal breakouts during my period either. I'm in my 20s, so I can't speak to its effectiveness on wrinkles. The skin around my eyes and mouth feels irritated when I apply it there, which is unfortunate since that's where I have the most wrinkles. Compared to Differin, it's definitely less effective. Differin dried up my sebum so well that I could cleanse with just water, but with this, I feel a bit greasy and need to use soap. The smell is really, really strange - unlike anything I've ever encountered. It's hard to describe... like a pungent chemical? Just weird. Also, the English instructions say to refrigerate after opening, but the Korean doesn't mention this. What's up with that? I bought it from Market Kurly - why not consider Korean customers too? The dropper doesn't have a rubber seal, so it's loose and comes off easily. I thought retinoids shouldn't be exposed to air, but I guess the experts know what they're doing? I'm just a high school graduate, so what do I know?
TipI mix a drop with my emulsion and apply it all over my face, avoiding the eye area and around the mouth, then let it absorb. For areas with more sebum production (forehead, nose, etc.) or where I have small blemishes, I apply a drop or two of this product alone. Start with a small amount and gradually increase, because if you use too much at first, your face will feel like you've scrubbed it raw.
- 배쥬쥬쥬Feb 21, 2021 (UTC)Oily 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.ProsYou can really see the improvement in acne scars. It's less irritating than retinol. With retinol products, you initially get a surge of acne and dead skin cells, but this product didn't cause any of that. For The Ordinary, it has great absorption and hydration! On days when my skin isn't too dry, I don't even need a separate emulsion - the texture is that good. And the price? Well, it goes without saying, but it's truly unbeatable...
ConsIt smells like soap made from used cooking oil, fried in a pan, then sprinkled with slightly burnt cracked black pepper. The scent is so strong, I feel like I can taste it on my tongue, as if I ate it instead of applying it. I had to deduct a star because of the fragrance.
TipHold your breath when you apply it
- jleebeanDec 13, 2020 (UTC)Combination 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.ProsThere's also a 5% squalane version, but I love both. I was worried this 2% might be less effective, but it seems to absorb even better, perhaps due to its texture. It's actually gentler, so I can use it daily without worrying about spacing out applications, which I really like. Despite being milder, its effectiveness is still impressive. When I apply it before bed, my acne scars noticeably improve overnight.
ConsA minty scent? It's not a major issue. There's just a slight fragrance, but since I'm quite sensitive, I avoid applying it under my nose.
TipI used this alongside Krave Beauty's Great Barrier Relief, and it was the perfect combination for nourishment and skin recovery!