Item: CICA Green Bar
Rating: 5
Author: gh*********

I've been using the OMG cleansing bar for a month now, and I'm attaching some before and after photos. To be honest, it lathers up so well that you can cleanse your face with just a couple of swipes on your hands. I was really enjoying it until the soap suddenly fell off its holder, leaving quite a sight (see the last photo)! I'm a bit puzzled about why they included a soap holder - it was quite a surprise! As for the product itself, I'm extremely satisfied. I'm not sure if it's entirely due to this cleanser, but my blemishes have significantly reduced lately. The before and after photos are included. The Galaxy camera really shows every pore in detail - it's a bit embarrassing, but I'm sharing anyway! The 'before' photo was taken during my period, and since then, I've unexpectedly started a new job, which has led to a more regular lifestyle and unintentional diet control. I've lost a bit of weight compared to two weeks ago, so please keep that in mind when looking at the photos. Coincidentally(?), my skin went haywire the day I received the Cica Balm. It was fine for a while, then suddenly flared up overnight. I recently heard from a friend that products with Cica are good, so I bought a Cica cream, but it didn't really have any effect. For skin prone to blemishes and acne like mine, doctors often recommend frequent soap cleansing. I usually do a first cleanse with cleansing oil or water, followed by a cleansing foam, and then use a separate cleansing soap. I have combination dehydrated skin, so using soap usually makes my face feel super tight, but if I apply moisturizer thoroughly afterwards, it actually reduces excess oil production later. I hadn't used soap for a while as I didn't have many occasions to wear makeup, barely managing to use cleansing foam. But winning this Hwahae Testers opportunity got me back into it. The product itself lathers up really well with just a little rubbing - I'm very satisfied with this aspect. And even though I received this through the Hwahae Testers, I noticed the retail price is really reasonable for a cleansing bar. If the product continues to work well for me, I intend to keep using it. In the photos, you can see that apart from some scarring, the blemishes themselves have completely cleared up. Of course, as I mentioned earlier, the 'before' was during my period and when I was unemployed, so my lifestyle was more irregular then, which likely had an impact. I think I need to use it a bit longer to really tell. I'll keep using it consistently and come back with an update!

Actually, among cleansing bars, there are some that don't dry out your skin and leave it feeling moisturized, but this product completely strips away oil... and moisture along with it! As the weather gets colder and drier, I don't think I'll be able to handle the heater air in the office. Even with a mask on and constantly spraying mist, my skin feels dry. On the flip side, it definitely reduces excess oil production throughout the day at the office. As for the scent, while I'm not particularly sensitive to smells, this one isn't pleasant.

Since it's a soap, it doesn't feel like it cleanses thoroughly enough for a first cleanse, so I'm using it as a second cleanse after removing my makeup carefully with a cleansing foam. I'm making good use of the soap holder they sent along. I just stuck it on quickly because I was lazy, so it's a bit crooked, but that kind of thing doesn't bother me, so it's fine.