Cleansing balm after yoga for sweaty makeup: HEEDA Jirisan Charcoal

What were HEEDA cleansing balm’s texture and container like?

Having used cleansing balms rather than oils, I prefer a balm texture that does not run and is easy to spread over the skin. Compared with other cleansing balms I had been using, this one felt finer-grained and softer.

The black case and balm were distinctive, and the lid was a one-touch design. The spoon could be stored clipped inside the lid, which felt more hygienic than products where I had left the spoon stuck in the balm.

How did I use it to remove light makeup after yoga?

I used it after wearing light base makeup and returning from Ashtanga yoga on a day when I had sweated heavily. Rather than applying it directly to my face, I rubbed it lightly on the back of my hand to melt it with body heat, then applied it to my face once it felt less solid.

It felt softer while rolling when I gently scraped some from the surface instead of scooping deeply with the spoon.

What was my emulsifying and rinsing routine?

• After applying the cleansing balm, I gently rolled it over my whole face for a while.
• I lightly washed my hands with water, then rolled again with wet hands as if massaging.
• I repeated the wet-hand step twice more, for a total of three emulsifications.
• Finally, I rinsed with water about 10 times to finish my first cleanse.

How did it feel after cleansing?

Even though I used it during a period when my skin felt sensitive, it felt gentle without irritation, and I was satisfied that my skin felt less tight after cleansing. On my skin, where whiteheads had been a concern, I felt they improved compared with before as I continued rolling it in, but this is my personal experience.