MISSHA Glow Skin Balm

I bought this popular social media item out of curiosity, as I have dry skin. In the last week of December 2024, I applied my usual skincare routine and then added this cream to my cheeks and chin, which are my driest areas, before going out for an appointment with makeup on. About 6 hours later, my cheeks and chin started feeling hot and tingly. Even after washing my face that night and applying plenty of my regular skincare products, the areas were red and irritated. I ended up having to visit the doctor... diagnosed with dermatitis and redness. I used to have combination dehydrated skin on my T-zone and dry but healthy skin on my cheeks and chin. My friends always complimented me on my good skin... Now, after using this cream just once, I've been going to the doctor for 4 months, taking medication. They say I'll even need laser treatment for the redness. I don't know when my skin will get better. I've switched to emulsions and creams that are supposed to be good for the skin barrier, I'm diligently taking my medication, and I'm not doing anything else to my skin. I've completely stopped exfoliating, minimized my skincare routine, and only wear makeup on special occasions. I used to wear makeup every day... I wish I could go back to before I used this cream!

Despite being a cream, it doesn't provide any sense of hydration or richness to my skin. It doesn't work for me at all, not even when I tested it on the back of my hand as a hand cream substitute.

My skin was seriously struggling with dead skin cells, but when I apply a thin layer of this and smooth it over my face, not only does it eliminate any flakiness, but it gives me that perfect 'egg-shell smooth' complexion. It's absolutely incredible!

There's not really anything bad to say, but if you apply too much, it might make you look like you have an overly oily glow!

Apply a thin layer!