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- yaetoFeb 12, 2025Dry Skin
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ConsThe smell is really, really, really toxic. I don't like this kind of smell, but this is too much. Whenever I apply it on the back of my hand, I get a headache, so I couldn't use it properly.
- jools123Oct 7, 2024수부지
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ConsThe scent becomes too strong when applied. The scent of the product itself is not bad, but when rolling it on the face, the scent is a bit exaggerated and smells somewhat unpleasant.
- 구수밥Sep 1, 2024Dry Skin
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ConsThe worst part for me was the fragrance. It has an extremely strong bubblegum or fruity scent that's just overpowering. Since this is a product you apply to your face, the artificial and intense fragrance lingers for hours after application. And the grainy texture they advertised as a unique feature actually ended up being a downside. The tone-up cream is separated from the serum or oil, so you have to spend a long time mixing it on your hand before applying to avoid clumps. It's just too much of a hassle, especially when you're in a hurry and want a multi-purpose base product with sunscreen.
- 대충살다Mar 16, 2024Dry SkinAcne Skin
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Cons1. Fragrance The fragrance is too artificial, and I felt averse to applying it because of the smell. If they could just change the fragrance, this product would be great. 2. Clumping Because of the purple particles in the product, I had to rub it in multiple times, and it would end up clumping. This caused skin irritation and a rise in skin temperature.
- 기믱슈Mar 14, 2024Dry 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✔️Tone-up The fact that it gently brightens the overall tone was a good thing. ✔️Moisture Being a serum, it had more moisture than other sunscreens, so my skin felt hydrated and comfortable when I put on makeup. It applies lightly and thinly, so makeup applies well on top of it and my skin feels comfortable.
Cons✔️Fragrance It had a rather artificial, perm-like scent that was quite strong. Those sensitive to fragrance may not like it. ✔️Texture While the thin, lightweight application was a plus, the problem was that it didn't layer well. Clumsy people like me need to be careful when applying, or it can look uneven. If you have a heavy skincare routine, this product may also pill when applying on top of it. It's best to use it after your skincare has fully absorbed. ✔️Lasting Power At first, it provided a hydrated, smooth skin finish, but over time, I felt my skin getting drier. But this may just be the case for my extremely dry skin.
TipWhen you first use it, the product may seem separated, with an oil layer, but that's normal - you just need to shake it up before using. If you're having trouble applying it evenly, try warming it up on the back of your hand first, then gently patting it onto your face.
- ttoniiMar 11, 2024Dry Skin
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ConsThe capsules inside break and powder comes out, and it clumps up when that happens😭 So I can't use it as a base, and I only apply it at the end of my makeup routine. I'm sensitive to scents, and the fragrance is a bit strong for me.. Even when I use other products and then apply this, the scent doesn't get covered up ㅠ
TipThe clumping can be reduced a bit by squeezing and applying it little by little. If you squeeze it all out at once and apply, it gets clumped up and is hard to smooth out🫠 I've tried mashing the clumps with my hands and then applying, and that's not bad either, but it's too much of a hassle, so I use the method I mentioned🌟
- 김다감.Mar 10, 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.Pros1. Radiant glow when applied I think this is an area of personal preference, but as someone with dry and non-oily skin, I found it to be quite pleasant. 2. Hygienic packaging for application 3. Interesting formula with good spreadability 4. Effective as a sunscreen 5. No breakouts★ As someone with sensitive skin, this is an important factor, and I found it to be fine for me.
Cons1. The smell is not great There's a typical sunscreen odor, and it seems like they've added some fragrance which gives it an odd scent. Personally, I didn't like it. 2. It's thick and difficult to apply The product instructions say to apply an amount the size of a 500 won coin, but even half that amount is hard to spread without it feeling thick and heavy. And with the natural glow, applying more would just make it look overly shiny. 3. Poor value for money The instructions say to apply an amount the size of a 500 won coin, but the product doesn't have a large volume, so using that much each time would make it run out very quickly. (Of course, it's difficult to apply that much, but still.) There are better and more affordable options out there. 4. Minimal tone-up effect Even though it's called a 'tone-up sun serum', the tone-up effect is barely noticeable. There's no coverage either. It has a purple tint, but I didn't really feel any color correcting benefits. This may be because I applied less than the recommended amount, though.
TipIt was easier to apply by first dispensing the product onto the back of my hand and then applying it to my face, rather than directly applying it to my face.
- 쏘야16Mar 10, 2024Dry SkinSensitive Skin
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ConsIt cakes up like mud. Just by applying this, my friend said there was gunk coming out of my face all day long when I met them. No matter how well I do my skincare, it cakes up. The scent is too strong, similar to men's skincare, and it lingers all day long. There must have been an ingredient that didn't agree with me, as it caused a breakout all over my face.
- 올링은Mar 10, 2024Dry 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*My skin type - Dry-combination skin / I used to have acne-prone skin so it's sensitive The color capsule product that spreads and bursts to become a tone-up base is such an amazing product!💜 You don't need to shake it, and by applying the right amount and bursting all the capsules while massaging it, it becomes brighter and gives a tone-up effect💜 😎The tone-up effect also comes with the highest UV protection of SPF50+ PA++++, so there's no need to apply a separate tone-up cream and sunscreen!! 🤔At first, I thought it might be too oily, but as I apply it, it turns into a moisturizing finish and ends up feeling quite powdery. 💛I've completed the irritation test and sensitive skin test, and there was almost no skin irritation.
Cons✔️The floral scent is very strong at first and continues to linger even after application ㅜ There are many products these days that have great scents, so this one might not be favored even by those who are not sensitive to fragrances..ㅜ The scent is quite disappointing. ✔️The recommended amount is about the size of a 500 won coin, but just a little bit is enough to get the tone-up effect, so adjusting the amount is essential ㅜ (I wonder if this will affect the sun protection effect.)
TipI've been applying it more focused on the areas with more discoloration, like around the lips, or the parts I want to brighten, rather than all over my face.😝
- 용맹한홀앙희Mar 5, 2024Dry 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💙 Natural Glow The tone-up effect is very natural! It's not that the tone-up is unnoticeable, but rather it brightens the skin in a very transparent and thin way. There's no grainy feeling, and the skin tone becomes nicely radiant. 💙 Smooth Application It applies smoothly and moisturizes well! At first, I was worried the capsules wouldn't spread evenly, but once I applied it to my face, it melted in nicely and spread smoothly. 💙 Skin Finish The skin finish is really clean... When I go out, just applying this makes my skin look so good - it's just perfect for a clean and bright skin expression. 💙 Price The price also feels reasonable. When it's on sale, I'd repurchase it in a heartbeat (50000% chance!)
Cons🤔 Fragrance The fragrance... is too strong. It's not a bad scent, but is it really necessary for it to be this potent? 🤔 Application You might think it's contradictory since I said the application was good, but there's an issue with the application as well. When I first applied it on the back of my hand, the capsules didn't spread out evenly! However, when I applied it to my face, it went on really well. So it seems like it might be difficult to apply directly on dry skin. You have to rub it in a bit more to get it to spread out.
Tip🍯 Be sure to thoroughly prep your skin and apply it carefully!