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- 적나라하게리뷰Feb 26, 2024Dry SkinAcne Skin
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ConsMy skin generally doesn't react much to common ingredients, so I didn't experience any major issues. However, in the long run, I don't think I'll repurchase this. Especially since my skin is quite thin, I tend to pay close attention to the ingredients, and this one seems to contain quite a bit of fragrance and some pore-clogging ingredients. It might be fine in the winter, but I think it would be too heavy for my skin once oil production increases.
TipFor those with extremely dry skin, applying this cream thinly and twice a day, then going to bed, might make your skin feel a bit more supple the next day.
- jessyblueFeb 3, 2024Dry SkinSensitive Skin
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This review was written by a Hwahae Trial Reviewer 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. Trial Reviewers' reviews undergo the same strict verification process as regular reviews, and if they don't meet our standards, revisions will be requested.Pros✔️As a Hwahae Trial Reviewer, I have written this review as honestly and objectively as possible. ✔️Skin type: Dry/Sensitive ▪️Texture: The texture is like a lightweight lotion, with a subtle oily feel when applied. It absorbs quickly without feeling too heavy, so it may not be enough for those with dry skin to use on its own. However, for combination or oily skin types, it can be used without any issues of greasiness or stickiness. Overall, it would be suitable for general use, except for severely dry skin, and would work well in the summer as it has a non-sticky finish. ▪️Spreadability: The soft, lotion-like texture allows for good absorption without any clumping or dragging. It feels comfortable to use as a base under makeup in the morning. ▪️Effectiveness: While the short duration of use did not allow me to fully assess its brightening benefits, I did notice a temporary improvement in skin tone after application. I believe with continued use, it could provide some brightening effects. ▪️Irritation: Products for brightening and addressing pigmentation concerns often have the potential for irritation, but this one did not cause any redness, stinging, or discomfort. The fragrance, which has a mild floral cream-like scent, may be a matter of personal preference for those sensitive to fragrances, but overall, it seems suitable for even sensitive skin.
ConsAfter using it for a few days, I noticed some small breakouts starting to appear, likely due to the presence of a pore-clogging ingredient. I had to discontinue use as a result. While the texture and finish were not problematic, I would recommend checking the full ingredient list carefully before purchasing.
- 105646Feb 1, 2024Dry SkinSensitive Skin
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ConsSo far, there haven't been any issues, but I'm a bit concerned about the pore-blocking ingredients that are marked with a red flag.
- 스리고Jan 25, 2024Dry SkinSensitive SkinAcne Skin
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This review was written by a Hwahae Trial Reviewer 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. Trial Reviewers' reviews undergo the same strict verification process as regular reviews, and if they don't meet our standards, revisions will be requested.ProsAlthough I have dry skin and dislike the heavy, stuffy feeling, I've been using a lightweight moisturizer. But with the dryness of winter, I won the Hwahae Trial Reviewer opportunity and got to try this product. Even though it's not a moisturizer, it feels less tight on my face than the moisturizer I was using before. There also seems to be almost no oiliness, but my face feels more comfortable overall. I apply a generous amount and it spreads well. When I gently pat it in, it absorbs quickly. I liked the application and feel of this product.
ConsI used it every night for about 10 days and was a bit worried about the pore-clogging ingredients. Fortunately, I didn't get any breakouts, but it was still a concern. I don't really think the fragrance is particularly nice, and I'm a bit disappointed that it contains fragrance. And since I haven't used it for very long, I haven't noticed any whitening or blemish improvement effects yet.
TipThere's no special tip, just apply a generous amount until it's absorbed!
- champ3456Jan 11, 2024Normal SkinSensitive SkinAcne Skinproduct.Atopy Skin
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This review was written by a Hwahae Trial Reviewer 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. Trial Reviewers' reviews undergo the same strict verification process as regular reviews, and if they don't meet our standards, revisions will be requested.ProsThis product advertises improvement of freckles and blemishes within 2 weeks. It is recommended to use the product for about 4 weeks to see the effects. Since I have only been using it for about a week, I couldn't confirm the improvement of freckles yet. I was interested in freckle creams and had tried other companies' freckle creams before, and I felt the effects were clear after using up almost an entire container. I think I will be able to judge the effectiveness of this product once I've used up an entire container as well. In the meantime, I felt that the redness has improved. This was a period when my redness was quite prominent, but I noticed the redness had significantly faded the day after using this product. I'm satisfied that there don't seem to be any particularly bad ingredients in this product.
ConsCauses acne It seems to definitely cause acne. I hadn't been getting acne recently, but I got one pimple the very next day after using the product, and within a week I got one more suspected blemish/cyst. Those with oily skin or who are prone to acne should be cautious. I'm sensitive to clogged pores, and it's clear this product has triggered my acne, which is very disappointing. Fragrance The fragrance wasn't extremely unpleasant, but it's not a pleasant fragrance either. It has a chemical-like, unappetizing scent, almost like plastic. I checked the ingredients and found the fragrance is added somewhere in the middle, so it seems to be quite heavily fragranced.
TipCaution: May cause acne, blemishes (cysts, milia, etc.)
- 물만쮸Jan 3, 2024Oily SkinAcne Skin
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This review was written by a Hwahae Trial Reviewer 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. Trial Reviewers' reviews undergo the same strict verification process as regular reviews, and if they don't meet our standards, revisions will be requested.Pros👉 Buttery feel After application, it has a slightly greasy sensation, but it absorbs well and seems to form a protective film on the surface. 👉 Contains niacinamide 👉 The tube format is neat and convenient for portability. 👉 Don't expect it to whiten your skin! 👉 It helps brighten the complexion and minimize the appearance of enlarged pores.
ConsSo far, there are no issues with breakouts or clogged pores. I will update my review after further use. :)
Tip👉 All niacinamide cosmetics should be used in conjunction with retinol! The products I have are all in ampoule form, so I'm glad this cream-type niacinamide allows me to have a lighter base step. :)
- 봄동이이Dec 18, 2023Combination SkinSensitive Skin
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This review was written by a Hwahae Trial Reviewer 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. Trial Reviewers' reviews 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! 〰️T-zone oily + the rest dry combination skin 〰️Me: Severe acne-prone sensitive skin xx / Concerned about large pores and sebum 〰️Texture: When first applied, it has a soft, velvety texture, almost like the Benefit primer! The feel is so nice! 〰️Absorption👍🏻👍🏻: This was the part I liked most about this product. The most absorbent product I've used so far is the Laneige Water Bank Hyaluronic Cream. The Melaris cream absorbs into the skin with a moisturizing sensation, not a greasy feeling, which I really liked! It's almost like an affordable version of the Laneige cream, which I'm quite satisfied with! 〰️Hydration: It makes my skin so dewy the next day that I don't even need a separate base! It feels just right to use comfortably in the winter? Wouldn't this be a godsend product for someone like me who's too lazy to apply everything step-by-step? 〰️Brightening: I think this is the most important point! After application, my whole face looks brighter the next day due to the increased moisture.
Cons〰️Brightening: I probably didn't use it for the recommended period (6 weeks, twice a day) that's why. I'm currently in my 2nd week of use. I'll revise the review after using it for 6 weeks! I didn't really notice significant brightening effects on specific concerns like pores or pigmentation. That's why I applied for this lotion...😞 As a serial 'brightening product' hopper, I just want to find something that works dramatically so I can stick to it.💫 〰️Breakouts: Since the ingredients are gentle, I didn't experience any other breakouts! My sensitive-skinned sister also tried it and said it was gentle and good.
TipAn affordable version of the Laneige Water Bank cream! Overall brightening effect due to the hydration🫧 Great all-in-one cream for brightening and hydration👍🏻👍🏻
- cocojujuDec 14, 2023Dry SkinSensitive SkinAcne Skin
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This review was written by a Hwahae Trial Reviewer 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. Trial Reviewers' reviews undergo the same strict verification process as regular reviews, and if they don't meet our standards, revisions will be requested.ProsPersonally, I have a connection with Won-jin haha 🤣 But still, I will write this review very honestly. I started using it from the very evening I received the package. My skin is extremely sensitive and prone to troubles, and it reacts immediately. The texture is creamy, lightweight, and smooth. Great!👍🏻 It applies smoothly, absorbs well, and is moisturizing. There's no stickiness or heaviness. Good moisture content, no oiliness, and a refreshing finish!! Great!👍🏻 The scent is not strong, but personally, it's not my style. It's like a herbal or ointment-like scent? Hard to describe haha. It might be polarizing. The packaging has changed to a tube form, which is much better in my opinion!!! Great!👍🏻 The expiration date is quite generous, over 1 year from today. As you may know, it has a very 'Won-jin' vibe, and it looks like a medical cosmetic. Price-wise, it's reasonable, especially if you buy it during a sale event. I recommend it for oily, combination, and dry skin types. It's not heavy but moisturizing enough, and suitable for all skin types. My husband and I used it together, and he (with combination skin, freckles/blemishes, slightly dull, and sensitive) loved it so much that he wants to keep using it. (I'll keep buying it for him) I can see his skin getting brighter too! Continuous use will likely bring even better results.
ConsOh no, it seems like the product doesn't agree with my skin due to some incompatible ingredients. 😭 I was a bit concerned about the pore-clogging ingredients even before using it, but I thought it might be okay. But as expected, it did cause some troubles... (Stearic acid is not compatible with my skin, you see.) And the fragrance, while not too strong, is still something I'm not a big fan of. Personally, I think the product would be better off without those two ingredients. Other than that, the only other thing is the scent, which is just not my personal preference. For these reasons, I'm deducting one star.
TipI had to stop using it after just one day due to the incompatible ingredients. (Just in case, I started using it together with my husband from the first day.) My husband and I both genuinely felt that our skin was getting brighter. For people with skin like ours, the results may vary, but we saw almost immediate effects. Nowadays, even men are into skincare, so depending on your skin type, I think most people would be able to use this product well.
- tapuyes2Dec 12, 2023Dry SkinAcne Skin
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This review was written by a Hwahae Trial Reviewer 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. Trial Reviewers' reviews undergo the same strict verification process as regular reviews, and if they don't meet our standards, revisions will be requested.ProsAlthough I was worried that the whitening ingredients would be irritating and cause breakouts, it turned out to be very gentle and moisturizing. It's only been 5 days, so the effects aren't noticeably visible yet, but my mom said my skin looks brighter. I think continuing to use it will be helpful! And it's great that the whitening ingredients can be used in the morning as well. I'll add a review after using it for about a month!
ConsThe disappointing part is that since I have large pores, I'm sensitive to ingredients that clog pores, and one of those was included. However, even when I applied it to my pores, it didn't cause any bumps or issues.
- 규듸Dec 12, 2023Dry SkinSensitive Skin
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This review was written by a Hwahae Trial Reviewer 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. Trial Reviewers' reviews undergo the same strict verification process as regular reviews, and if they don't meet our standards, revisions will be requested.Pros1. The overall usage feels oily, so when applied, the moisture retention is quite good! 2. This product alone provides sufficient moisturization. After applying a detailed moisturizer, the oily nature of this product helps maintain the moisturized feel, especially during the dry winter season.
ConsThis product is said to have features like skin whitening, freckle and blemish improvement, and wrinkle reduction, but I think it will take about a month to start feeling the effects. However, I've actually been experiencing constant pimples and breakouts. Since the product is highly nourishing, it has a lot of oil content, and I think my pores got clogged, preventing sebum secretion, which led to the constant pimples. In fact, I only used it for 3 days, and as the skin issues continued, I couldn't use it anymore.
TipIt seems it's better to apply only a small amount and use it together with other products.