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- ๊ธ์ ํ์ธMar 11, 2025Dry SkinSensitive Skin
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ConsThe coverage is significantly reduced and, above all, it becomes dry after a short while. I bought it because it was said to have a high essence content, but I'm disappointed. Isn't it supposed to be moisturizing if the coverage is weak?
- ๊ฐ๋ณด๋ผAug 19, 2024Combination SkinSensitive Skin
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ConsHowever, the coverage is not particularly strong, so for someone like me who prioritizes coverage, I can only use it for quick trips out of the house.
- ๋ดํ๋ Aug 19, 2024Dry SkinSensitive Skinproduct.Atopy Skin
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ConsThe coverage is on the lighter side, and the longevity is somewhat lacking. Frequent touch-ups may be necessary. The price is quite high, making it a bit burdensome.
TipWhile the coverage is light, the skin looks lovely and blemishes are minimized. This could be a useful option for those who prefer a lightweight makeup look.
- ํ๋ฏ์ดAug 19, 2024Combination Skin
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This review was written by a Hwahae Trial Reviewer 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. Trial Reviewers' reviews undergo the same strict verification process as regular reviews, and if they don't meet our standards, revisions will be requested.Pros๐ก Advantages 1. Time-saving: The BB cream and sun protection are combined into one, allowing you to shorten your morning skincare routine. 2. Summer comfort: It applies lightly even in the hot summer, so you can use it without burden. 3. Natural tone adjustment: It blends naturally with your skin tone, suitable for a variety of skin tones from #17 to #23. 4. Lightweight adherence: Thanks to the collagen ingredient, it adheres lightly to the skin and adds a subtle glow, allowing for a natural skin expression even with multiple applications.
Consโ ๏ธ Disadvantages 1. Limited coverage: While it covers redness, it may not be enough to completely conceal blemishes or acne scars, so additional foundation or concealer may be needed. 2. Preference for glow: The subtle glow may be preferred by some but disliked by others, depending on individual skin expression.
- ๋ฅ~*Aug 19, 2024Oily SkinSensitive Skin
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Cons- The coverage is a bit weak. It's okay to use it lightly as a tone-up sun cream or foundation-free sun cream, though. - It has a lot of great features, so I was very satisfied, but the price is a bit disappointing when I look at it.
Tip- It's obvious, but there's a noticeable difference in how it looks on the days I apply my base thoroughly versus the days I don't. On the days I apply it haphazardly, it tends to look a bit uneven.
- ๋ฏธ์ด์บฃ๊ฑธAug 19, 2024Combination SkinSensitive SkinAcne Skin
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This review was written by a Hwahae Trial Reviewer 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. Trial Reviewers' reviews undergo the same strict verification process as regular reviews, and if they don't meet our standards, revisions will be requested.Pros* Skin condition: Diagnosed with rosacea last year. Combination skin (oily T-zone), enlarged pores and loss of skin elasticity due to long-term skin troubles, resulting in wrinkles. ๐ Texture (essence-type BB cream, moisturizing) The essence-type BB cream has excellent spreadability and is not matte. I'm currently using a foundation, but it's matte and tends to make my face feel dry and stiff when applied, so it's difficult to apply (which is why I have the inconvenience of mixing in an essence separately). This product, as the name 'essence BB' suggests, contains essence, so it spreads very smoothly. So I don't even need to add extra essence, which is great! Above all, it's a BB cream but it's moisturizing. Gooooood!! ๐ Tube-type with a squeeze dispenser The tube-type dispenser is less prone to contamination, comes out better than a pump bottle, and is more convenient for controlling the amount. ๐ Ivory color, neutral... a color that blends well with any skin tone, and also provides a nice tone-up effect! I was diagnosed with rosacea and I'm between shades 19-21, so I sometimes mix and use it. This product seems to be a single shade... It has an ivory tone. (The color expression in the photo doesn't seem to be very accurate.) When applied, it really enhances my skin tone well (not overly so, just the right amount of radiance), and it suits my skin tone well. So I think it would suit most Koreans, except maybe those who use shade 23. ๐ Great SPF 50+ and PA++++! It also includes sun protection, so I can go out quickly without having to apply sunscreen separately. ๐ Subtle pearl finish When applied, it has a slight pearly glow. So it's possible to achieve a dewy makeup look. ๐ Faint floral scent There's a slight scent, like a floral scent, but it's not overpowering. You can smell it if you bring your nose close. (I'm quite sensitive to scents, but I found this one to be okay.)
Cons๐ค Coverage, hmm... As for my face with troublesome skin and many acne scars, I'm not quite sure about the coverage. The tone-up is definitely effective, but the coverage was a bit disappointing. ๐ค Longevity, hmm... When I checked it at lunchtime, hmm, well. My face became quite shiny, and it didn't feel like it lasted, though not completely bare-faced. ๐ค Accentuating troubled skin? (This is the opinion of my sister who has tried it) She said it felt like the poor skin texture was more accentuated. (She also has skin with a lot of acne scars.) What should I call it, a protruding unevenness? (But I couldn't quite agree with this opinion.) ๐ค Price The price on Hwahae is 52,000 won... It feels a bit on the expensive side.
TipApplying it with your hands makes it spread more smoothly and evenly. Nowadays, foundations are often applied with a spatula, but for this product, I found it's actually more comfortable and applies better when using my fingers.
- ๊ผผ๊ผฌ๋ฏธ์ ์ธAug 19, 2024Combination SkinSensitive SkinAcne Skin
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ConsSince it's so moisturizing, the coverage is lacking! (It doesn't do much as a concealer, so blemishes aren't covered very well) It's extremely shiny right after application! (But it becomes more natural-looking by lunchtime) It can slide around a bit when applied with fingers! (Wearing glasses, you can see the product moving on the nose area, but I think this is common with many products) It doesn't apply evenly when using a puff! (This is probably because the essence-based formula is so hydrating)
Tip* I'd recommend applying it with your fingers, like a sunscreen, in thin layers for better coverage. * For blemishes, you can dab on a bit of concealer and lightly pat it in.
- ๋ค์ํด๋ก๋ฒ ์ฌ๋Aug 19, 2024Oily SkinSensitive SkinAcne Skin
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This review was written by a Hwahae Trial Reviewer 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. Trial Reviewers' reviews undergo the same strict verification process as regular reviews, and if they don't meet our standards, revisions will be requested.ProsIt has a very smooth and moisturizing texture! It felt like an essence BB cream, with the essence infused in it. The color is a bit dark for my bright 21 shade, so it would likely apply more naturally on those with 22 or 23 shades. The coverage is a bit lacking, as it tends to cling and doesn't cover well. Being an oily-skinned person, it leaves a dewy, glowy finish. My mom used it and was quite satisfied with itโจ Personally, since I have a bright complexion, mixing it worked well for me! I didn't experience any breakouts either! The darkening effect wasn't too severe for a BB cream.
ConsThe color is a bit dark... I had to mix it to get the right shade for my skin tone! It may suit dry skin types well with its moisturizing formula. The coverage was a bit disappointing too :(
TipIt pairs well with a powdery sunscreen! Mixing it with a brighter shade can make your complexion look more radiant~
- ๊ฝํAug 19, 2024Combination SkinSensitive Skin
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This review was written by a Hwahae Trial Reviewer 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. Trial Reviewers' reviews undergo the same strict verification process as regular reviews, and if they don't meet our standards, revisions will be requested.Prosโ๏ธ Lightweight and smooth application โ๏ธ Creates a naturally radiant skin tone โ๏ธ As an essence-based BB cream, it has a moisturizing application with a soft, powdery finish and a dewy glow โ๏ธ Kind ingredients with a subtle fragrance
Consโ๏ธ Relatively low coverage โ๏ธ Can clog pores โ๏ธ Would prefer a slightly lower price
- ๋ผ๋ฒค๋๊ณฐ๋Aug 19, 2024Combination SkinSensitive SkinAcne Skin
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This review was written by a Hwahae Trial Reviewer 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. Trial Reviewers' reviews undergo the same strict verification process as regular reviews, and if they don't meet our standards, revisions will be requested.ProsI usually don't wear makeup and just use beige sunscreen/tone-up sunscreen, so I was hoping this product would allow me to achieve a similar makeup-free look. 1. Packaging - The packaging reminds me of the old French cosmetics brand Vichy BB cream. It's very easy to open and close, just a simple twist, and doesn't feel cheaply made. 2. Texture - It gives a lovely, dewy and beautiful skin expression. There's no clogging of pores or settling into fine lines. For those who find regular foundation heavy or irritating, this would be perfect. The 'essence BB' name suits it well - it has a light, hydrating quality that creates a glowing, skin-like finish. 3. Ingredients - It's gentle. Even with my acne-prone skin, I didn't experience any breakouts from using this product.
Cons1. Tone - The tone may appear a bit dark for very fair skin tones (photo attached of the lightest shade tested). 2. Longevity - By the end of the day, it seems to have worn off completely. Oily skin types may also experience more shine. 3. Coverage - Don't expect the coverage of a regular foundation. Compared to other tinted sunscreens I've tried (Plant Nara Tone-up, Numberz Pade Skip Tone-up Beige), this has the least coverage and staying power. 4. Price - The price tag was quite a surprise. To be honest, I probably wouldn't repurchase this at the current price point.
TipFor those with brighter complexions, pairing this with a tone-up sunscreen can help adjust the overall tone. For areas that get overly shiny, lightly dusting with powder can help. Leaving the blush areas as is will create a subtle, dewy glow. This may work better in the cooler autumn weather compared to the sweat-inducing summer, for an effortless, radiant skin look.