Name: Essential Perfecting Balancing Water
Brand: Sulwhasoo
Rating: 4.44 (16 reviews)

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Essential Perfecting Balancing Water

Not Effective for Pore Care

Rich

Oily

Hydrating

Easy to Apply

Moisturizing

Pleasant Scent

Easily Absorbed

Doesn't Cause Breakouts

Effective for Inner Dryness

It was particularly helpful during seasonal changes and winter. Adding it to your skincare routine when your skin feels dry can be beneficial.

Sulwhasoo products in general might be a bit rich for those with oily skin. I recommend testing it out before committing to regular use!

It works well even for oily skin types, preventing blemishes and providing great hydration! I received it as a gift and it's been a pleasant experience to use.

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Given the price point, there's a bit of a barrier. I might look for a more affordable alternative in the future.

It absorbs well and feels moisturizing. It reminds me of my mom's skincare products. Although it's not a brand I usually go for, I'm really impressed now that I've tried it. The formula is perfect for getting through winter, especially for my dry skin.

The 'Perfecting' version is for department store sales, while the regular 'First Care Activating Serum' is for department stores and online. They say the Perfecting version has additional ingredients and is better, but in actual use, the regular version works better for deep dryness and overall hydration.

Tiny white bumps appeared all over. Not sure if it's due to excess oil or if it's clogging the pores, but it caused small blemishes.

Absorbs well. Great for deep dryness. Applies smoothly. The texture is not completely watery, more like a runny gel. The scent is reminiscent of ginseng and ginger, which wasn't unpleasant. Provides good hydration.

There's not really anything to complain about, except maybe the price is a bit high. When I use it with an emulsion, I always run out of the toner first.

As someone prone to small blemishes, I haven't had a single breakout since I started using this. It's perfect for my combination skin, keeping it hydrated. I'm really enjoying it!

I'm not used to these gel-type toners, so I can't really tell what's good about them or where they excel. Sometimes when I get samples like this, I keep them in the bathroom and apply them after my exfoliating toner, but I don't notice any significant difference.

I tried a sample I received. Based on the expiration date, I think it's the one on the right side of the back of my hand, below the sample. Using it side by side with the pre-renewal version, its advantages really stand out. The texture is a bit thinner, making it feel more like a toner. It's less heavy than the previous version, but the hydration level feels similar.

Everything else is good, but I don't know why my pores seem more prominent... Is it just my imagination?...

It's moisturizing. In the summer, I think you can apply it twice as a layered product. It spreads well while being a bit watery.
The scent is the signature Sulwhasoo scent? And the color is around a brown tone.
I'm using it comfortably without any issues.^^

There's not really any major downside, but the fragrance might be polarizing.

I was satisfied with the product as it had good spreadability, absorption, and lasting power.

My skin didn't improve significantly. It seems to just provide basic moisturization. It feels moisturized right after application, but the effect doesn't last long even after using the Sulwhasoo skin toner and emulsion. Cheap can be good, and you don't always need to buy expensive products if they don't suit you. I'm honestly not sure if the high price means it's better.

* Skincare products can't dramatically improve your skin - that's something you're born with. The most important thing is to have a good basic moisturizing routine! *

The product has a nice slip and the runny texture makes it easy to absorb. The amount is also quite generous.

After applying the Yun-jo Essence, using the Ja-eum Toner afterwards provides even more hydration!

The packaging is heavy and doesn't dispense well, which is inconvenient~

It feels moisturizing and deeply nourishing. Even just applying this, it doesn't feel dry! The texture isn't watery, but a bit runny, and it feels moisturizing when applied~

 The price is expensive.
The glass container makes it heavy.
And the skin alone is drying, so a lotion is also necessary.

 The amount is generous at 150ml.
It does not have a strong scent.
Overall, it is satisfactory.
It does not cause any skin issues.
The usage period is one month.

The opening is a bit inconvenient to use. Controlling the amount is difficult, and it would be better if the opening was just changed.

I thought Korean herbal cosmetics would be too rich, but the finish is surprisingly refreshing. The subtle herbal scent is nice, and it has a gentle feel. The moisture level is good, and it effectively prevents dryness. It's not a completely watery skin, but has a slight viscosity, so it's easy to use regardless of skin type.

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