2 Reviews
- sa02158Aug 21, 2023 (UTC)Dry 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.Pros1. Absorbs well It's incredibly moisturizing and applies smoothly, just like an essence. The coverage is on the lighter side, so it's great to mix a bit with other matte foundations. 2. Hydration I have extremely dry skin, but this doesn't make my skin feel tight after application, which is great. Usually, matte foundations make my skin flake or look patchy, but this product's strong point is its moisturizing effect. However, as time passes, it can look a bit oily when mixed with sebum in the T-zone. 3. Touch-ups I rarely do touch-ups, but this product has some darkening, so I had to use a cushion for touch-ups. Surprisingly, it takes touch-ups extremely well. But I'm not sure if this can be considered an advantage since touch-ups are unavoidable due to the darkening issue.
Cons1. Coverage I didn't expect much coverage, but it really barely covers anything. It's more of a tone correction, so it might work well for those with already good skin. 2. Darkening I had high hopes because it claimed to have no darkening, but there might be individual differences. I was disappointed to find my face looking dull by the time I got off work. I don't usually do touch-ups and am diligent about using powder and fixer right after applying makeup, but it feels more like darkening rather than the product wearing off.
- 퐁실퐁실솜사탕Aug 21, 2023 (UTC)수부지Sensitive 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⭐️Skin Type -Light undertone (shade 23), dark skin with many pigmentation scars -Skin changed from cystic acne to milia -Combination dehydrated skin -Not extremely sensitive, but prone to cystic breakouts with incompatible products (especially those with excess oil or pore-clogging ingredients) ⭐️Overall Review A moisturizing essence-type product. As described, it has low coverage, similar to a brightening moisturizer with SPF. It gives a glow but doesn't have high coverage or longevity. For my combination dehydrated skin, it became too oily after application. The shade was too light for my shade 23 skin. As someone with combination dehydrated skin in shade 23, I wasn't satisfied with either the color or the feel of the product. #Price & Quantity 30mL, retail price 69,000 won, lowest price on Naver 38,000 won. Considering drugstore foundations are around 30,000 won for 30mL (discounted to 20,000 won), this product is on the pricier side. #Packaging Glass container with a pump dispenser. #How to Use The packaging instructs to shake before use and apply 2-3 pumps. #Scent & Texture Not unscented, but has a sweet cosmetic fragrance. The scent is noticeable during and after application. #Color Definitely has a pink base. As someone with shade 23 skin, the base was too light, creating a disconnect and giving my skin an ashy appearance. #Application & Coverage True to its name 'Glowing Essence', it has a fluid, essence-like texture that applies and finishes with a dewy feel. However, being an essence-like product, while it does provide some coverage, it's only about as much as a brightening moisturizer with SPF. The first photo is before use, the second is immediately after application, and the third is 6 hours after application. #Longevity Being a glowy product with minimal coverage, it doesn't last very long. Especially after wearing a hat for about 20 minutes, it completely rubbed off on my forehead. It also mostly rubbed off on my cheeks where I touch my face often. For my combination dehydrated skin, I felt it became too oily over time. #Recommended Skin Types Shade 21 cool tones, dry skin types, those who don't need much coverage and prefer a glowy complexion
Cons#Oiliness Too oily for my combination dehydrated skin. #Color Too light for shade 23 skin, creating a disconnect and a strange ashy tone after application. #Longevity This is somewhat unavoidable, but due to its non-setting glowy formula, coverage was almost completely gone after 2-3 hours.
TipWhile the instructions say to shake before use and that 2-3 pumps is the recommended amount for one application, I found that even one pump was sufficient.