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- Erin_young2Jun 13, 2022 (UTC)Combination SkinSensitive SkinAcne Skinproduct.Atopy 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.ProsHwahae Trial Reviewer Review✏️ @Skin Type: As I entered my mid-20s, my skin has transitioned from combination to sensitive and dry. I occasionally get blackheads and small pimples. ✔️Spreadability and Absorption 5/5 It applied lightly and moisturized well. It absorbed better than expected, leaving a supple feeling! Although it's a water-based formula, it seemed to form a protective layer on the skin and addressed dryness. ✔️Fragrance 4/5 A natural, herbal scent? It's a refreshing fragrance, but not overpowering, so there shouldn't be strong likes or dislikes. I just wished for a more natural scent, so I deducted 1 point:) ✔️Effectiveness 4/5 I happened to have some skin troubles when using it, but my skin texture definitely improved! However, since it contains shea butter, the calming effect on any emerging blemishes wasn't as noticeable, which was a bit disappointing.
Cons⛔️Product Ingredients There are more allergenic ingredients than expected, which is unfortunate. Especially due to the alcohol content, the cream dries out quickly if I don't apply a thick layer on top, so it might be good for summer but I'm not sure about winter🥲
TipIn the summer, applying it lightly and layering a cream on top seems to create a nice, not-too-heavy combination!
- 퇴근말고퇴사Jun 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 essence has a creamy texture, making it very easy to apply. The scent is a mix of rose and herbal notes, which may be divisive. It's not bad, though - it's a healthy, natural fragrance. Personally, I lean more towards liking it. When applied, it feels very moisturizing and hydrating, but after absorption, it leaves a soft, powdery finish. I think it would be great to use in the morning before makeup, as it doesn't cause any slipping or lifting of the makeup. There are a few ingredients like PEG and limonene that I was worried about, but surprisingly, it didn't cause any breakouts. I think the green tea, centella, and madecassoside components may have actually helped reduce my closed comedones. Quite remarkable! I plan to continue using this product, and I recommend it.
ConsI wish they could remove the PEG and limonene, as those are not ideal ingredients.
- 보보와앙Jun 3, 2022 (UTC)Combination SkinSensitive 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.ProsTexture: It has a refreshing and moisturizing watery texture!! Thanks to the texture, it's easy to apply and absorbs quickly. ㅎㅎ Fragrance: The fragrance is a bit strong, but I'm not sensitive to fragrances and I like this kind of scent! It's the natural scent of a grassy field. ㅎㅎ But when you first apply it, it can strongly prick your nose..! Ingredients: The ingredients aren't extremely green, but they didn't cause any issues for my skin! In fact, after using this, my skin felt more moisturized and the texture improved.. ㅋㅋㅋ Efficacy: True to the description of providing moisture, when I pump and apply it, it quickly absorbs into the skin and doesn't feel sticky at all. It just quenches the skin's thirst and leaves a soft, smooth finish! So I could layer it multiple times without feeling burdened, and it just kept stacking the moisture. ㅎㅎ Overall: What I liked most is that it's an eco-friendly product, and I was worried the amount might be a bit small, but even after using it a lot for 2 weeks, there's still plenty left! So I was satisfied with the quantity as well. The effects were also great - within 3 days, my skin texture improved a lot and felt less dry. As summer is approaching, it won't feel stuffy and has a cooling sensation, so I think I can use it comfortably! (It might be a bit drying in the winter though ㅎㅎ) I recommend this product!
ConsNone! I'll definitely repurchase it 100% once I finish it. ㅎㅎ
TipWhen pumping, if you press down too hard, the contents can gush out a lot and spill. So it's better to pump it slowly. ㅎㅎ
- 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.
- jis0610Jun 3, 2022 (UTC)Combination SkinSensitive 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.ProsA subtle citrus scent. The moment it's applied, the scent dissipates, and it's almost fragrance-free after application. The texture is thinner than an ampoule but stickier than a toner. It applies well. After applying it to the skin, it feels moist and absorbs quickly. After absorption, there's no oily feeling, but a moisturized sensation remains, and the skin feels slightly tacky when touched. It doesn't spread easily when pushed, but has a slightly sticky feel. However, it doesn't make the hair stick excessively. It would likely suit dry skin types well if the cream is not too rich, but could potentially be drying otherwise. It would suit oily skin types well due to the reduced sticky, oily feel. It has minimal oil but is still moisturizing. Those who prefer a refreshing finish would likely enjoy this style. I have sensitive, dehydrated, oily skin. There are no sensitive areas. This product would likely work better in the summer than winter. --------Review after over a month of use-------------------- It manages dryness better than expected. It's not sticky but also not drying. I'm curious to see how it would work in the winter as well.
ConsThe pump could be softer. It's difficult to dispense the desired amount, as pressing hard causes it to shoot out far, while pressing lightly only releases a small amount.
TipI applied a moisturizing toner, then an essence, and finished with a low-oil, high-moisture lotion and cream.
- 루시뚱Jun 3, 2022 (UTC)Combination SkinSensitive 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 Condition: Large Pores, Whiteheads & Blackheads, Milia, Oily T-Zone & Dry U-Zone 👍Quickly absorbing texture and refreshing, non-polarizing scent 👍No breakouts after using the product 👍Skin felt less tight and dry in the morning after using the product, compared to before 👍Immediate hydration and soothing cooling sensation after application
Cons👉Despite having some dryness, the U-Zone's oil-moisture balance still felt disrupted, leaving the skin feeling somewhat dull 👉Seems like a good lightweight option for oily skin types or those who don't experience much dryness, but may not be effective for a wide range of skin types
Tip➕It may be helpful to layer the product with an essence or cream a few times to thoroughly nourish the skin if one application is not enough
- elvinaJun 3, 2022 (UTC)Combination SkinSensitive SkinAcne Skin
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ConsThere's really no major downside, but for those with dry skin, especially those in their 40s like me, using just this toner and product may not be enough. It would be better to finish with a lightweight moisturizer.
- 염미니2Jun 3, 2022 (UTC)Combination SkinSensitive 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 fragrance was pleasantly subtle and natural-smelling! It glided on smoothly and, most importantly, there was no stickiness after application. This is a great feature. Compared to the moisturizing essence I normally use, this product seems to provide more hydration and gets absorbed quickly. When used as a base and with makeup on top, there was no flaking or cakiness - the makeup applied well. I'll have to use it more, but while I used to have a lot of redness due to dryness, I didn't experience any redness or a drying sensation during use! I'll definitely repurchase this when I run out!! ㅎㅎ
ConsThere were no downsides. The hydration, absorption, and fragrance were all satisfactory - I'm completely satisfied!
- 깅딩두Jun 2, 2022 (UTC)Combination SkinSensitive 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 cleansing, I was pleased that the product applied smoothly and felt moisturizing and supple, and it did not interfere with my subsequent skincare routine.
ConsWhile the texture and application were fine initially, after using it, I developed some pimples. I also felt a slight tingling sensation when I applied it. I'm now only using it on my neck, where it seems to work well. The product itself is good, but unfortunately it doesn't seem to agree with my skin.
- 리뷰쓰는주먹밥Jun 2, 2022 (UTC)Combination 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.ProsThe essence has a refreshing yet moisturizing texture. 👍 The citrus scent was pleasant and not at all off-putting. The formula was just right - not too light or too heavy when first applied. It absorbed well into the skin and the moisturizing effect lasted a long time, which I really liked. This essence was perfect for the current spring~summer season, with its refreshing quality. The pump dispenser allowed me to apply it to my face about 3 times, and after cleansing, I could just use this alone and still feel comfortable going to bed. ⭐️
ConsEven after it was fully absorbed, I could still feel a slight stickiness on my hands and face... ㅠㅠ However, it wasn't to the point of being bothersome!