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- bbb0423Sep 1, 2024Oily SkinSensitive SkinAcne Skin
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Cons-Transfers There was some transfer and it tended to cling to my nose area. It had a bit of a white cast, almost like applying sunscreen. This may be an issue for those with more sensitive skin. -Easily comes off, poor longevity It didn't stand a chance against masks (even with setting spray) and would start to wear off after 4 hours.
TipNo repurchase intent While I'm satisfied with learning that BB creams can be a good lightweight option, I'd like to try other products. Recommended for dry skin, for days when you don't want a full coverage look, and can be used like a sunscreen.
- ์ช์ช๋Aug 20, 2024์๋ถ์งSensitive 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.Prosโก Skin Type: Combination skin with oily areas, sensitive skin prone to breakouts when using products with high oil content, shade 22 โก What I Liked: It has medium coverage like a tinted moisturizer, allowing for a light makeup look where only concealer is needed to cover blemishes after application.
Consโก What I Disliked: I'm not sure if it's due to the formula or my skin, but it can clog pores and can become patchy if not applied evenly in thin layers.
Tipโก Tip: To increase coverage, it's best to mix it with foundation. To prevent clogged pores or patchiness, build a solid hydrating skincare base and use a spatula or brush to apply the product thinly and evenly, which will help it from becoming too thick and sliding off.
- a๋ผ๋น์คAug 19, 2024Dry 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.ProsSkin type: Dry/Sensitive/No fermented ingredients It's great for going out lightly without foundation. The thing I liked the most was that it made my skin look really pretty. It gave a radiant glow and made my skin look clear, without any darkening, which was great. Coverage: It provides tone correction and light blemish coverage, a bit less coverage than a BB cream. It's like mixing a tone-up cream and a sun cream. In short, it gives the impression of bare skin, but I experienced some clogging and pore clogging, so I need to use it more to figure out why that happens. I'll update the review later.
ConsAs I mentioned before, there is some clogging and pilling. Right after application, there is a slight transfer, but it gets better later. I wish the shade was a bit lighter. Based on the 21 shade, it doesn't feel like a half-tone up, but more like just applying a cover cream, giving more of a bare skin look.
TipIt's moisturizing, but it tends to slip a bit, so I had to dab it on and then pat it in. I was too lazy to use a puff, so I just patted it on with my fingers and lightly smoothed it out, and it worked fine. +If you mix it with a little foundation, it's amazing - no darkening, still moisturizing. Patting it on prevents any slipping, and it makes the skin look so beautiful. It's lighter than foundation, but the coverage is great.
- ๊ผผ๊ผฌ๋ฏธ์ ์ธAug 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.ProsIt's so moisturizing! It's not dry at all! It can achieve a dewy glow from morning until bedtime! If you love dewy makeup, you'll likely be satisfied :) It has mineral sunscreen, which is great! The ingredients are gentle! I didn't experience any breakouts! It provides a natural-looking coverage and adequately conceals blemishes.
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.
- ๊ฝ๊ฐ์ ์ต:-)Aug 18, 2024Normal Skin
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ConsEven when using this product alone, the skin expression is nice, but it tends to peel off easily and gets wiped off with masks or sweat, which is disappointing. For my fair 21 shade skin, the color can appear slightly dark if not applied carefully, which is also a downside.
TipMixing a small amount into foundation works well, as it enhances the skin expression and the color blends nicely.
- ์นด๋ฆฌ๊พธAug 17, 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.ProsโฅReview by Hwahae Trial Reviewerโฅ โ My skin type: Highly sensitive, dry combination, acne-prone โ As it's an essence-type BB cream, it's quite moisturizing. โ There's no white cast, and it gives a slight brightening effect to match my skin tone. โ A little goes a long way and spreads easily. โ I didn't experience any breakouts while using it. โ It's great for a natural makeup look (a strong skincare base is essential). โ The high SPF makes it suitable as a sun base instead of a separate sunscreen.
Consโ The scent might be divisive. I personally didn't like it. โ It tends to slide around a lot due to the moisturizing formula. โ It's not like a typical BB cream. The coverage is quite sheer. โ Setting powder is a must, or you'll see the BB cream seeping through everywhere. โ If you don't have a solid skincare base, it will cling to pores and separate. It didn't do that when I used it after a facial the previous day. โ The price point is a bit disappointing.
TipIf you use it after a facial the previous day and apply it with a strong skincare base in the morning, you can achieve a clean, glowing skin look! The moisturizing formula also gives a subtle radiance, so make sure to have a solid skincare routine.
- ํธ๋ค๋ฐ๋น์ธํAug 17, 2024Dry 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.Prosโฅ Ingredients The most important thing for sensitive skin! No problems, just clean. โฅ 2-in-1 It's a combination of sunscreen and BB cream, so there's no thick, uneven application like one of the downsides of mineral sunscreens. โฅ Fragrance I prefer fragrance-free, but a natural fragrance is nice. It has a faint floral scent, which I'm satisfied with. โฅ Application It feels like applying a smooth primer, and it adheres lightly and comfortably to the skin. โฅ Tone Correction To the naked eye, the color looks quite dark and has a warm undertone, so I was worried it might be too dark and yellow. But when applied, it brightens up naturally by about one shade, and there's no warm undertone at all (I estimate my skin tone is 22). It's a cool-toned winter shade. Compared to other BB creams, the gray cast is significantly less. There's a tiny bit, but I can overlook that. โฅ No Darkening One of the biggest downsides of BB creams, the darkening effect, is not present. โฅ High Essence Content It was 71% or so, and you can tell - it finishes off moisturized and with a subtle glow.
ConsThe high essence content gives it some viscosity, so it can feel a bit thick. After drying from a watery application, you have to reapply. In the fall and winter when it's dry, I'm not sure if using this alone would be enough, or if I should use a different, less viscous product first. The coverage is quite sheer.
TipAs shown in the photo, dispense the needed amount onto the back of your hand and use a brush to swipe it on lightly and smoothly.
- ์๋ฏผ๋ธ๋ํธ๋คAug 16, 2024Normal Skin
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ConsThere are issues with coverage, lasting power, and the product tends to spread on the skin. The color also has a noticeable yellow undertone.
TipYou know, mixing it with a matte cushion might improve the situation a bit.
- ๊ผฌ๋ฌผ์Aug 15, 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.Prosโค๏ธ Smooth Application It's very moisturizing. Even though it's an essence, it functions as a sunscreen, but it doesn't feel like a cream and is incredibly moisturizing and applies smoothly. When applied to the face, it doesn't feel heavy or thick at all, so it feels light and good. โค๏ธ UV Protection Even though it's close to a BB cream, the UV protection level and function are better than expected. I have sensitive skin and am also allergic to sunlight, so my skin is particularly sensitive, but it doesn't sting much when I go outside, so I'm satisfied! โค๏ธ Size It's compact, so it's good to carry around in a bag. It's a tube type, but it's not a thick, puffed-up type - it's a flat type, so there's no worry about it getting squished in the bag, and it doesn't take up much space, so it's good to take out when going out. โค๏ธ Skin Expression It's not like a concealer, so blemishes or acne won't disappear, but small spots or discoloration (?) are surprisingly well covered. The redness is unavoidable, but those small spots are very well covered, making the skin look great.
Cons๐ค Pilling Since it's very moisturizing, when I was applying makeup on top, there was a bit of pilling ๐ญ Since I was using foundation anyway, it's better to apply it thinly. I just treated it like a cream and applied it, and it started pilling up. ๐ค Cost-Effectiveness To be honest, the amount isn't that much, but the price is a bit high. It's just a simple BB cream-like base product, not a foundation or cushion, but it's expensive, so I don't think I'll repurchase it.
TipApply it thinly... ๐ญ๐ญ If you apply it thinly, you won't get much of the sunscreen function, so you'll need to add a foundation or cushion with sunscreen function on top, or use a separate sunscreen. I was just using a cushion and it started pilling, which really surprised me.
- ์ ์๋ฅAug 12, 2024Combination SkinSensitive SkinAcne Skin
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ConsThe scent is subtle but a bit strong, reminiscent of the lotion my mom used to use when I was little. It has a powdery feel, so it may be a love-it-or-hate-it kind of fragrance for some. Those who prefer unscented products may be disappointed. The staying power is weak, and the coverage is just about what you'd expect, so if you have a lot of areas that need to be covered, this product may not be the best fit. If you use too much skincare beforehand, it can start to slide around, so it's best to make sure your base is fully absorbed before applying.
TipJust one layer and a bit of concealer on the dark circles is enough to create a natural-looking complexion. The subtle glow makes it look almost like you're not wearing anything at all, so it's great for everyday wear. It also works really well mixed in with my usual foundation.