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- ๋์ง๋โฅMay 25, 2016Combination SkinAcne Skin
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ConsWhile it doesn't seem to have much oil, I've been experiencing a lot of breakouts. Acne has started appearing around my under-eye area and cheeks. At the time, I didn't know the reason and had to go to a dermatologist for a year, taking medication. After my acne cleared up, I used this for night care for two days, but the acne is coming back. The only thing that's changed is my skincare routine, so it seems this product was the culprit all along. I used it together with the booster it came with.
- ํ์์ฐ์ฃผ๋ณAug 30, 2015Dry 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.ProsI repurchased it. I hate it when it's both dry and sticky, but this one seems to improve my skin texture and doesn't feel sticky at all, yet my skin feels moisturized. The oil level seems to suit me well. The fragrance is also nice, and my mom asked me to get her one as well. It's a night repair product, but I can also use it in the morning, which is great.
ConsI wasn't aware of the potentially harmful ingredients, but it seems there are quite a few. However, with adult skincare products, it's almost like you have to accept that there will be some functionality-oriented components that may not be the safest. It's kind of an unavoidable trade-off.
TipWhen Missha has sales, if you choose carefully, they sometimes give you a toner/skin when you just buy a lotion.
- ๋ฒจ์์Jun 19, 2015Dry Skin
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ConsEthylhexyl methoxycinnamate is primarily used as a UV-blocking ingredient, so I'm not sure why it's included in this product. Perhaps it's because retinol is highly vulnerable to UV exposure, so they've added a certain amount of sun protection. However, the product concept is to restore youthful skin during sleep, so I'm not sure if the inclusion of a sun protection ingredient is necessary. It seems they may have added it for those who use the product both day and night without distinction. But I doubt this small amount would provide adequate sun protection, and for those who only use it at night as intended, this component may be a bit unnecessary. While ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate is not considered harmful, and in Korea, the maximum allowed concentration in cosmetics is 7.5% (which is quite strict compared to other countries), it is an ingredient that doesn't wash off easily with water, as it is only soluble in oils. There have also been reports that Missha's retinol-containing products seem to be more prone to deterioration compared to other brands, so the inclusion of ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate may be to help prevent discoloration (as it is known to have a stabilizing effect on products). Overall, this is a bit of a disappointment. Apart from this, the product seems to be a strong moisturizer.
TipIt's best to gently cleanse your face with a cleanser the next morning after using this product at night. Retinol is highly sensitive to UV exposure, and while ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate is commonly used as a sunscreen ingredient, it's not an especially potent UV-blocking agent.
- ์ง๋ Feb 7, 2015Dry 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 lotion has a slightly watery texture. It absorbs quickly when applied and leaves a dry feeling, so I had to apply it twice. But when I woke up in the morning, my skin was not too oily and still felt moisturized. During use, I didn't experience any breakouts and my skin texture remained smooth.
ConsThere's really nothing disappointing about the product. The only downside is that the price range is a bit burdensome, so I couldn't repurchase it. I'll keep an eye out for Missha's day or skin lotion sales at half-price.