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3 Reviews
- 초미호Jun 3, 2022 (UTC)Combination 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.ProsThe texture provides a dense, viscous feel that absorbs smoothly and silkily. The scent is a refreshing citrus aroma that feels bright and clean. Although it contains oils, it doesn't feel greasy or heavy - it applies with a rich, moisturizing feel and absorbs well when massaged into the skin. After using it for a week (morning and evening), I've used about half the bottle. As the name 'First Essence' suggests, it's a great first step in a skincare routine. The cooling sensation is perfect for soothing flushed, heated skin in the summer. The high-quality ingredients make my skin feel smoother as I apply it. While I usually prefer very watery, layerable formulas for my dry skin, this essence's fluid but dense texture still provides satisfying hydration and a fresh finish.
ConsThe volume seems a bit small. While the quality of the ingredients justifies the price, it goes by quickly. I'm not sure about the brightening effects.
TipThis is definitely a remarkable product that instantly cools and calms the skin - it's a must-have for summer. As someone with dehydrated skin, I find that layering it two or three times allows it to provide the benefits of a toner, essence, and even a light moisturizer all in one step.
- 천도복숭아알러지May 31, 2022 (UTC)Combination SkinSensitive SkinAcne Skinproduct.Atopy Skin
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The content is currently being reviewed by the Hwahae operations team, and the verification will be completed by the next business day (excluding weekends and holidays) from the date the review was written.Reviewed by The Hwahae Testers
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□Spreadability: The essence has a runny watery texture that leaves a slightly sticky feeling for about 5 seconds, but it spreads smoothly and adheres comfortably to the face! I preferred the slightly sticky but adhering sensation over a slippery feel. □Fragrance: I don't like artificial fragrances, but the subtle forest-like scent was pleasant. Since I usually use fragrance-free products, this level of scent is good without being off-putting. □Irritation: Using incompatible or poor ingredients can cause irritation, but I was able to use this without any itchiness or major issues, so the formula seems trustworthy. It seems to minimize skin irritation, which is great.
Cons□Longevity: The moisturizing effect doesn't last very long! It feels hydrating for about an hour after application, but then it actually starts to feel drying. □Efficacy: Applying this essence didn't cause any problems, but it also didn't have any noticeable effects. It was too drying, so for 6 days I used it alone, but my skin became rough, so for the remaining time I used it with my regular cream. I didn't see any noticeable brightening effects even after 10 days of use.
Tip□Usage: I do a toner pack twice or more per day. I soak a cotton pad with toner and then apply the essence on top. This reduces the sticky feeling and makes my skin feel refreshed and hydrated for longer. Doing the pack before makeup also gives a nice, glowy finish.
- 치느님을원해요May 29, 2022 (UTC)Dry SkinAcne Skin
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The content is currently being reviewed by the Hwahae operations team, and the verification will be completed by the next business day (excluding weekends and holidays) from the date the review was written.Reviewed by The Hwahae Testers
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*Hwahae Trial Reviewer Review* Skin Type - Dry (small bumps due to dryness) Thin skin Fragrance - Herbal scent Texture - Watery texture, absorbs quickly After application, it maintains a moisturized feeling. So far, no breakouts have occurred due to the product. However, this alone is not enough to fully hydrate, so I'm also using a lotion or moisturizer to provide additional moisture.
ConsWhile it is a whitening and wrinkle-improving cosmetic, I don't feel it has a whitening effect yet. After application, it feels refreshing and powdery, but it felt drying for my dry skin. The fact that it can only be purchased online makes it difficult to test, which is disappointing.