ProsSkin type: Combination
Purchase motivation: It's my own money. I've always used 1% retinol products to prevent wrinkles, but I wanted to try a higher concentration since I've been using them without any side effects like becoming more sensitive to 1%. I usually use other brands, but Hwahae seems to have the highest concentration, so I bought it.
Texture: It's a cream that's slightly less thick than an ointment. It has a yellowish tint and can separate into cream and water when used for a long time. It has more of a balm-like feel than an oily one.
User experience: While the goal is wrinkle prevention, it seems to be a case of too much of a good thing. Using this product for 2-3 days in a row causes my skin to peel. Applying it around the eyes makes the skin there rise up, deepening wrinkles, and using it on the 8 area causes peeling and worsens wrinkles, making makeup application difficult.
So I've adjusted to using it only once a week, but I think using 1% daily would have been better. Don't blindly trust your own skin - using it once a week may be fine, but I'm doubtful it's effective for wrinkle prevention when used so infrequently.
Price: I got it on sale for around 50,000 won, which was a great deal for such a good product, but I'd recommend testing it first before purchasing.
Packaging: The plastic packaging is UV-protected, and the pump works well, making it convenient to use.
However, those with truly healthy skin may see good results. For me, the concentration is too high... Oh well...
ConsThose who claim that high concentrations are not irritating really need to be tested.
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