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- yelizabetaAug 30, 2024Oily SkinAcne Skin
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ConsWhile the cleansing power is the strongest, it lacks moisture, leaving my skin feeling quite dry after use. Using it as a foam is more convenient, but the cleansing power is too strong for frequent use. When using it as a pack, the texture doesn't spread well and it doesn't dry properly. I think using other face packs would be better. It's definitely not recommended for dry skin types. Using this product would strip away all the moisture from your skin.
TipUnless you have extremely oily skin that's prone to sebum overproduction, this may not be an easy choice.
- suhnooAug 27, 2024Combination 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.ProsThe skin is somewhat sensitive (occasional breakouts and a little uneven texture). 1. Cleansing power <Used for evening and post-workout cleansing> -1st and 2nd cleanse for 50 seconds each, rolling (on days when the 1st cleanse is not used as a mask) If water just flows off and beads up after wetting the face before cleansing (as in photo 5), the 1st cleanse (photo 6) thoroughly removes a lot, with the water fully absorbing. The 2nd cleanse leaves a squeaky-clean feeling. - 1st mask for 1 minute, then 2nd foam cleanse for 50 seconds, rolling (once every 3 days) After using the 1st mask and before the 2nd cleanse, the uneven texture was noticeably reduced. 2. Breakouts As mentioned in point 1, when using the mask for evening cleansing once every 3 days, breakouts appeared on the jawline on the 3rd day, but it's unclear if it was due to this product. After that, no further breakouts occurred, so it doesn't seem to be an issue with this product. 3. Dryness Being mildly alkaline, it leaves a squeaky-clean feeling after cleansing. Despite the glycerin, hyaluronic acid, and various extracts, it was drier around the lips compared to other mildly alkaline products. Those with dry or sensitive skin should use a slightly acidic product after cleansing. 4. Ingredients While high concentrations of salicylic acid and citric acid can be problematic for sensitive skin, they didn't cause issues for me. They were helpful for controlling dead skin and sebum. 5. Lather It produces a very dense, rich lather (as shown in photo 4). 6. Fragrance I liked the subtle mugwort scent, but the ingredient list shows added fragrance, so those sensitive to fragrance should take note.
ConsUnlike when using multiple pore and sebum removal packs, this product did not dry out but remained like a lotion, so I'm not sure if it truly functions as a pack, but it was suitable for use as a foam.
Tip1. Since it is mildly alkaline, I recommend using it for evening cleansing rather than morning cleansing. After cleansing, it leaves a squeaky-clean feeling. 2. I recommend using it together with a moisturizing lotion or cream to combat dryness. 3. For those who only use a cleansing foam, using this product as the first step and then a mildly acidic product as the second step can significantly reduce dryness. (This is how I've tried using it.) 4. Please note that it contains fragrance ingredients.