JUNGSAEMMOOL Essential Star-cealer Foundation [SPF30/PA++] [Medium] Reviews

Name: Essential Star-cealer Foundation [SPF30/PA++] [Medium]
Brand: JUNGSAEMMOOL
Rating: 3.84 (225 reviews)

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혜구마
Nov 13, 2021
Combination Skin
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Pros
Wow, why doesn't everyone buy this?ㅠㅠㅠㅠ It was so hard for me, a Hwahae Trial Reviewer, to find the right foundation, but this is perfect. It doesn't look cakey or cling, and it doesn't feel like it's just sitting on top either. It also doesn't heavily transfer onto my mask! The coverage is pretty good for this texture. It's just right for covering my acne scars with a bit of concealer. I'll definitely repurchase this. Hwahae Trial Reviewers, you have to get this. The longevity is great too.
Cons
I don't use the concealer because it's too thick.ㅠ It also seems like there's not enough product, so I'd rather have more foundation instead of the concealer. The concealer is too dry and cakes up... And the cap feels a bit flimsy, so it's a bit inconvenient when I'm doing touch-ups.

badaegal
Sep 1, 2019
Dry Skinproduct.Atopy Skin
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Pros
1. Coverage 5/5: Only the T-zone has a few blemishes and is slightly oily on my dry skin. I've never had any breakouts, so my face is free of any marks. While it may vary from person to person, the coverage was amazing for me. I truly don't think I need any better coverage than this. 2. Longevity 4.5/5: Incredibly long-lasting. However, it doesn't look great when it starts to break down. 3. This is not a hydrating foundation. It's not very dewy, so you need to prep the skin well to prevent it from looking cakey. 4. The shade is beautiful~ It got a bit darker in the summer, but the medium tone is just perfect. 5. The case is quite nice.
Cons
1. The remaining product volume is not visible. 2. It doesn't look great when it starts to break down. 3. Dryness. 4. The accompanying concealer is too matte.

CheshireS2
Dec 9, 2017
Combination SkinSensitive SkinAcne Skinproduct.Atopy Skin
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Pros
I usually don't prefer cushion products because the coverage tends to wear off easily and the makeup looks patchy, especially for someone like me with a lot of peach fuzz on my face. The coverage doesn't adhere well and the longevity is not great. However, this cushion was amazing! It has great adherence and after setting it with powder, the makeup lasted all day without needing any touch-ups. I bought the new Pale Light shade and it was a perfect match for me. The Studio Fixer shades tend to run a bit dark, so I opted for the Pale Light and it gave me a natural, brightened look. I'm around a 21 shade and sometimes use 13, so this Pale Light was just the right brightness for my skin tone.
Cons
The coverage is almost non-existent, so I wouldn't recommend this to someone looking for heavy coverage. But if you're like me and just want a quick, light base that doesn't require a lot of touch-ups, this could be a good option. The built-in concealer also tends to get a bit dry and cakey, especially in this dry weather. So the longevity of the concealer isn't the best.
Tip
This cushion doesn't play too nicely with very oily sunscreens. Make sure to have a good skincare base, use a slightly more matte finish sunscreen, and then press the cushion on with a damp Realtechniques sponge for the best longevity. The included puff isn't as good as using a dampened sponge.

미니립스틱
Nov 13, 2017
Combination Skin
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Pros
The staying power is incredible! After using this, I don't think I'll be able to go back to any other cushion. When I do my makeup with this in the morning, it lasts until the evening.
Cons
It's drying :( The concealer hardens too quickly, so I can't use it all up every time.

ㅈㅊㅈㅊ
Aug 26, 2017
Combination SkinSensitive SkinAcne Skin
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Pros
The texture may be a bit thick and heavy, but it can be applied thinly. I also liked that the concealer shade matches well. I used it well during the summer for my oily skin. I normally use shade 23 from a drugstore brand, and the medium shade here is true to that, so I use the light shade. It also pairs really well with the included puff. The puff quality is also quite good.
Cons
I'm not sure if it's the concealer brush, but it feels too thick and doesn't spread evenly. I've been using it since winter through spring, summer, and now the transitional season, refilling it twice, and it definitely feels drying in the winter.
Tip
As the director Jeong Saem-mool mentioned in her YouTube video, you really can cover your whole face with just a small amount. Applying it with a brush to the thicker areas of your face and then blending it out gives a thin, well-covered skin expression. It sets quickly, so dotting it all over your face and then patting it in with a puff or brushing it out is not recommended as it can leave marks.

혲엉2
May 6, 2017
Combination SkinAcne Skin
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Pros
Applies very thinly and lightly. Medium coverage on its own, good when used with a concealer on the side.
Cons
Drying. I don't know if it's because I have combination/oily skin, but it felt drying.

kangju3357
Jan 12, 2017
Dry SkinAcne Skin
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Pros
Even a clumsy person like me could apply it well. ㅋㅋㅋㅋ The 23rd shade from Innisfree matched my skin tone perfectly, so I'm not sure if I can tell if I applied it or not, but it gave me a slightly radiant look. The makeup didn't cake or crease. It provided a nice matte finish, though I'm not sure if it will be the same in the summer since I haven't tried it yet. But it's not too matte for the winter, which I like.
Cons
The price and ingredients...? I'm pretty sure I checked the caution ingredients before buying, and there were only 4, but that's weird. ㅋㅋㅋ I might have looked at it wrong. It doesn't really cover the blemishes on my cheeks intensely, but it gives a natural, 'bare skin' look, which I like. Not recommended for dry skin!! It can really feel drying.
Tip
* First purchase gets 10% discount * Downloading the app gives additional discounts * Sometimes they have 35% off, so it's best to sign up as a member and buy it then ㅋㅋ * The refill is around 27,000 won for 15g, but it would be great if they could give a discount on that too. * Apply it thinly with a brush and dab with a puff for the best result * As Samwol said, mixing the concealer and foundation works well for better coverage! * Check out Samwol's video for application tips!

hanjiwoo
Nov 27, 2016
Dry SkinSensitive Skinproduct.Atopy Skin
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Pros
The YouTubers said the coverage wouldn't be good, but I was pleasantly surprised that the coverage was great. I'm satisfied with the natural skin expression. I bought the makeup*** foundation for 60,000 won, but this one seems better than that. I also tend to pay attention to the packaging design, and I like how Jeong Saem-mul pursues simple yet practical packaging designs and pouches. The design is pretty, and the contents are good.
Cons
There wasn't really anything bad. (Maybe because I didn't use the full-size product) When I used the sample, the application was good... But after a few hours, it started to tug on the dry, atopic parts of my skin, and the flakiness came up.
Tip
I mix it with a face oil before applying. Sunscreen is a must before that.

안알려줭
Sep 30, 2016
Dry SkinSensitive Skinproduct.Atopy Skin
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Pros
The adhesion is great, so there is hardly any crumbling. Except when my skin condition is poor, my skin also looks good.
Cons
Since my skin is dry, I often felt a tightening sensation in my skin by the afternoon. Other than that, this is a really great product.

darling85
Sep 10, 2016
Combination SkinSensitive Skin
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Pros
It worked really well in the winter. Even though my skin is very oily, it had a nice glow and good adhesion. I was also happy that there was a concealer to use together, but the foundation alone was enough to cover everything.
Cons
Hmm, I don't know, the oily parts were a bit greasy and the dry parts felt a bit dry... It seems like they were trying to compromise to catch two birds with one stone. For me, when it breaks down, it's good, but if even a strand of hair gets stuck, it leaves marks, and it gets so bad that if I pat it with my bare hands, it goes back to that state^^;; The pros are the cons...
Tip
If you use a stick foundation like this and then dab on a matte highlighter (on the T-zone and under-eye triangle area), it looks perfect even when the oil breaks through.