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- my*******Feb 21, 2024Dry SkinSensitive Skin
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ConsThe fact that the pump has to be purchased separately is a bit disappointing.
TipWhen it gets too dry, mixing it with an ampoule works really well!!
- tw********Nov 19, 2023Combination SkinSensitive SkinAcne SkinSebum/Blackheads
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ConsThe coverage is less than expected, and there is a slight darkening effect.
fo*******Sep 13, 2023Oily SkinSensitive SkinAcne SkinReview under verification
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ConsThe disappointing part is that I have to buy and insert a separate pump. There is a chemical smell.
TipYou must go to the store and test the MAC foundation before purchasing. Otherwise, it may look cakey or fade. The cushions or foundations sold at Olive Young may fit the tone a little off, but they are generally fine... But with the MAC foundation, since the color pigment is so strong, if the color doesn't match, it really looks cakey and weird.
- Hwahae UserFeb 23, 2023Dry SkinSensitive SkinAcne Skin
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Cons1. It doesn't come out well... You have to hit the bottom of the bottle several times to get it out. 2. If you apply it in the morning and go out, you'll need to retouch your makeup around lunchtime.
- dl****Nov 24, 2022Dry SkinInner Dryness
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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.ProsTexture: Dense, creamy Coverage: Good, covers pores and blackheads well Moisturizing: Despite the powdery finish, it doesn't feel overly drying for a high-coverage product
ConsThe typical drawbacks of high-coverage foundations No major dealbreaking flaws
- ku*****Feb 13, 2022Dry SkinSensitive SkinAcne SkinInner DrynessWrinkles/ElasticityEnlarged Pores
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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.ProsAmong department store foundations, this one is accessible at an affordable price. While most foundation brands cost around 70,000-90,000 won per bottle, MAC's is only around 50,000 won, making it quite affordable. Before purchasing, I looked into the most popular department store foundations, and decided to try the most famous yet affordable product. This is my review after using about half the bottle. For reference, I use shades 21-22. I have troubled skin with pigmentation and redness, and fortunately this product matched my skin tone well after purchasing it online. It applies thinly yet adheres well. It glides on smoothly and has a semi-matte finish. As you can see in the photo, I didn't use any concealer, and only applied the foundation once, yet the coverage is still great. The yellow undertone helps conceal my blemishes and redness well. It also has good staying power and doesn't cake or flake. This product is incredibly satisfying for me.
ConsThe only downside is that the pump dispenser has to be purchased separately. I'm not sure why they decided to sell it that way.
TipIf you mix it with a face oil and apply it with a foundation brush, you can achieve a very natural, glowing skin-like effect. The final result varies depending on what you mix it with, so you can experiment to find your preferred application.
- Hwahae UserNov 24, 2020Dry 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.ProsAfter 4 years of being a nomadic foundation user, I finally found the perfect foundation for me!! I have a lot of acne on my chin and cheeks, and my skin is dry, so the foundations I've used before (Estée Lauder, April Skin, etc.) would get cakey and emphasize flakiness when I used them in the winter. The April Skin one didn't cause any more breakouts or anything, since I heard the ingredients are good, but the Estée Lauder foundation would bring up something new on my face every time I used it, and it just didn't work for my dry skin. Then I happened to buy a foundation and powder compact(?) during a MAC sale, and the oil control was just right, and using the compact with it made my skin look so smooth and flawless!! (I don't really like the dewy look, haha) And even though I used it without knowing the ingredients, I didn't get any more breakouts. And even in the winter, there was no cakiness - if anything, as time went on, the oil in my skin made the makeup look even more seamless. I feel like this foundation looks even better a little while after application, rather than right when you put it on.
ConsUgh, everything's great, but when you first buy it, there's no pump :(( So I had to buy one separately on Coupang. I just used it with the cap for a month or two, but I found it really inconvenient ㅜ
TipI think using the powder compact with it is really nice! It sets the foundation well and gives a great finish, so the two products are a perfect match:)
- Hwahae UserJun 18, 2020Dry Skin
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ConsIt's a bit inconvenient that the pump isn't sold together with it. It would be great if they sold them as a set.
- Hwahae UserJun 9, 2020Combination 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.ProsThis is my life's makeup! I've been using this for 4 years It has no darkening, long-lasting, thin and lightweight, and makes my skin look so natural - I love it so much ㅠㅠ I've thrown away a few, but since it's my holy grail, I'm collecting the empties They're all the same color, but why are the empties different colors?🤔
ConsIt's hard to find places that sell the nc12 shade. The coverage isn't the best, but it's the best for skin tone correction. Why do they sell the pump separately? Of course, I always buy a new one every time.
- g3********Jun 3, 2020Oily 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.Pros🌼Skin Characteristics: I used to squeeze my acne too much when I was a student, so my pores are very wide + acne scars + oily skin + uneven skin texture 🌼My skin has such severe unevenness that no matter what I use, it never looks smooth. I can make it work by applying it really thickly, but then it just ends up caking and takes a long time to cleanse, and my skin ends up looking dull. So I thought I'd try using a foundation that makes my skin look good. Since perfection is impossible, I wanted to find a foundation that complements my skin. 🌼Coverage - Medium to High / It covers quite well. Just true to the essence of foundation. And it covers beautifully. It gives a natural glow to the skin while semi-matte, so the bumps and unevenness are barely noticeable. 🌼Adhesion - High / This foundation seems just right for my oily skin. Matte foundations were hard for me to use because they made my skin feel dry, and dewy foundations would just break down unevenly with the oil, so I went through over 10 different ones before settling on this one. There's no transfer when I put my phone to my cheek, and it breaks down beautifully without getting oily. So I don't have to carry a touch-up cushion with me. I just bring a powder compact to blot the oil that comes through occasionally.
Cons🌼Your skin still needs a bit of moisture for the makeup to apply well. Otherwise, it will just cling. 🌼In that sense, it may be difficult for those with extremely dry skin to use. 🌼It can be a bit irritating to the skin. On days when my skin condition is poor, I feel like my skin hurts when I apply it. That's why I'm taking off one star.
Tip🌼Given how well it adheres, you need to spread it out quickly. 🌼Tools - A finishing sponge would be helpful. The main tool can be your fingers, a sponge, or a brush, but for me, applying it in sections on my face and then buffing it out with the Innisfree Water Drop Foundation worked best. I'm currently trying the Rom&nd brush, but having to keep feeding the foundation feels burdensome. 🌼It pairs well with the MAC Strobe Cream.
