NOTTYCURLY CALMING BALM Reviews
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58 Reviews
- cossuhaJan 24, 2025Combination SkinSensitive SkinAcne Skin
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ConsOne downside is that the product is packaged in a metal tube. While it is aesthetically pleasing and beautiful, it was difficult to use! The sides would easily tear and it would become sharply crumpled. Once it's crumpled, it's hard to restore, so you have to be careful when handling it.😂😂
- 아리다운Sep 23, 2024Combination SkinSensitive SkinAcne Skin
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Cons🖤 Usage Experience The only downside to the usage experience is that it doesn't have an abundance of moisture, so those with dry or dehydrated skin may feel a bit dry after application. In the dead of winter, I'd recommend pairing it with an additional moisturizer. 🖤 Breakouts I'm not sure about its effectiveness in improving blemishes - I didn't experience any new breakouts after using it. 🖤 Tube Design Maybe it's just me, but I find the tube cap to be quite stiff and difficult to open.
Tip🍯 Pro Tip I used to do a pad-serum-cream routine to get through the summer, but as the transitional season approached and my face started feeling tight, I've been applying the Calming Balm as the last step in my nighttime routine lately. I've noticed my face feels less tight in the morning, and my makeup applies better as well!ㅎㅎ
- 솔티드카라멜oSep 20, 2024Dry SkinSensitive Skin
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Cons🌼 Hardly any disappointing aspects, a near-perfect product✨ - While using other calming balms, there are often some downsides or disappointing aspects, but the Nautical Calming Balm was a product I reached for frequently without any particular issues.
Tip🌼 Use Vitamin C serum before the Calming Balm✨
- jjjjjhyeeSep 20, 2024Combination SkinSensitive SkinAcne Skin
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ConsTo be honest, I don't really have any major downsides. But it might be a bit heavy to use in the middle of summer!
TipIt works best if you apply a thin layer all over and then layer it on the drier areas.
- 소찌다Sep 20, 2024수부지Acne Skin
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ConsIt still feels a bit heavy on my dry skin, so I think it will work better for me in late fall and winter
TipIt works great as a moisturizing balm for dry areas like elbows and knees, just like Vaseline 🍯
- 04년생 꼬부기Sep 20, 2024Dry 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.ProsI had a lot of trouble with acne when I was in high school, so I went to a dermatologist. They recommended a medical acne soothing cream that I should apply before bed, and I really felt like my skin became clearer after using it. It had a nice, creamy texture that was great for applying before bed. As soon as I started using this product, I felt like the creamy texture and applying it before bed was similar to acne creams, and the results were also really good.
ConsThe scent was a bit disappointing, but I think I could get used to it.
TipIf you apply it too thickly, it can cause acne to flare up the next day, so it's best to apply it in multiple thin layers and let it absorb, which can help give your skin a healthy glow.
- bbi1548Sep 20, 2024Normal 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.ProsThe texture is slightly dense, like night cream! It's fragrance-free, so there's no burden. I didn't feel any stickiness at all, and it seems to be a highly moisturizing product. I used it in the summer, but it didn't feel heavy or sticky at all, which was great! I applied it on a day when my skin was sensitive, and I could feel my skin calming down the next day. Overall review: Even though I used it in the summer, the texture wasn't heavy, and it wasn't sticky, so I think it's a good product to use as a daily night routine.
ConsThose who dislike the unique scent of fragrance-free products may be disappointed.
TipI recommend just applying this one cream and going to sleep, as it can take care of your skin all by itself!
- 쟤이걍Sep 19, 2024Combination 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.ProsThis product faithfully performs the function of a 'night' product. It has good moisturizing power, and I think it would be perfect to use as a skin care occlusive, especially in transitional seasons or winter when you have dry skin!!!! Most importantly, sometimes when I apply night-type cosmetics incorrectly, there's an unpleasant... scent that I can't seem to smell, but I felt comfortable applying this and the texture was good too 😁 The texture is thicker than a typical cream, but it didn't feel overly heavy when I spread it out. The texture spread out quite transparently and had good coverage. After applying and over time, my skin definitely feels more plump and moisturized. I have an oily T-zone, but my cheeks are the least oily area, and while it felt a bit heavy at first on my cheeks, the texture gradually absorbed. After about 5 minutes, it finished off quite refreshingly on my oily skin!
ConsPersonally, if I wasn't oily, I think I would have really liked using this... haha I gave it 4 stars because I liked the product, but honestly, it wasn't quite right for my skin type. With my oily skin, especially in the current season, it was too heavy and oily for me. Since my whole face is quite oily, it was even more so for me 😢 Maybe because of the rich texture, I was a bit worried that it might cause breakouts after applying it. However, I didn't notice any visible breakouts after using it!!!
TipPersonally, if I wasn't oily, I think I would have really liked using this... haha I gave it 4 stars because I liked the product, but honestly, it wasn't quite right for my skin type. With my oily skin, especially in the current season, it was too heavy and oily for me. Since my whole face is quite oily, it was even more so for me 😢 Maybe because of the rich texture, I was a bit worried that it might cause breakouts after applying it. However, I didn't notice any visible breakouts after using it!!!
- 사랑스러운새코미Sep 19, 2024Combination 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*This review was written after the product was provided to the Hwahae Trial Reviewer.* The reviewer has T-zone oiliness and U-zone dry combination skin. After using toner layering and serum, the product was used. 🌟 Texture and Formulation: As the name 'Calming Balm' suggests, the formulation is thick and creamy. It felt similar to the cream in the Cetaphil tub. Please refer to the photo to get a sense of the texture. 🌟 Fragrance: It is almost fragrance-free. This is good for those sensitive to fragrances, as they can use it without any concerns. 🌟 Packaging: The product I received was in a plastic packaging, unlike the previous metal packaging. The malleable packaging made it easy to squeeze out the desired amount, and the ointment-like format allowed me to use it until the very end. 🌟 Functionality: This is the most important aspect that readers would be curious about. I applied the product generously, as per the product description, thinking of it as a face pack. Since I did not have any active blemishes, it was difficult to assess the calming effect. However, after using it and cleansing lightly the next day, I found that my skin did not lose any moisture, and my makeup application looked great, indicating excellent moisturizing benefits.
ConsThis Hwahae Trial Reviewer has a T-zone that is oily and a U-zone that is dry combination skin. I used toner layering and serum after application. ‼️ Usage Experience: Those who have never used the product before may find it a bit heavy. The formula itself is slightly firm, so it may feel a bit clumpy. ‼️ Price: At 60mL for the retail price of 32,000 won, some may feel the price is a bit steep compared to other basic skincare products.
TipThis reviewer has combination skin with an oily T-zone and dry U-zone. After using toner layering and serum, they applied this product. 🍯 For those worried that the texture may be heavy, it is recommended to mix this with a lighter lotion/cream or serum. By scooping out a generous amount and blending it with a lightweight lotion and serum, the texture becomes more lightweight, and you can create your own customized moisturizing pack that serves the desired functions. 🍯 This product is the most effective for repairing the skin barrier. It also has great moisturizing power, so after exfoliating, using a deep cleansing product, or when the skin seems to lack deep hydration, applying this generously over a hydrating toner and serum can yield noticeable results the next day. 🍯 The ingredients are gentle, and the next-day effects are immediately apparent, making this an exceptional product. The reviewer plans to repurchase this in the future.
- 하루새4164Sep 19, 2024수부지Sensitive SkinAcne Skin
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ConsIt may be a bit too heavy for daily use! Those with very dry skin may be able to use it daily, but for those who tend to get oily, I'd recommend using it at night. It might be difficult to use in the summer. On humid, hot summer days, it could feel stuffy and overly oily.
TipIf you apply it before bed and just rinse with water the next morning, then follow up with a light lotion, your skin will feel super soft and glowy.