Cleansing balm for blackheads and texture: HEEDA Jirisan Charcoal

How did I use it when blackheads and uneven texture concerned me?

After a series of days when I could not remove my makeup promptly after company dinners, I became concerned about blackheads and rough skin texture around my nose and chin. I changed my habit of finishing with cleansing foam alone, reordered HEEDA Jirisan Moist Charcoal Cleansing Balm from Coupang, and used it daily.

I had also tried blackhead packs and peeling gels, but with repeated use my skin felt sensitive. I avoided extracting them by hand because I worried about inflammation, and on days when I wore makeup, I went back to removing it first with a cleansing balm.

What did the solid cleansing balm feel like?

When I first opened the jar, its firm solid form felt unfamiliar. After scooping some out and melting it with the warmth of my hands, it turned into a soft, oil-like texture on my face. I rolled it thoroughly over areas that concerned me, such as my nose and chin, as if massaging them.

I then added water for the emulsifying step, when it turned white, before rinsing it off. After using it a few times, I quickly got used to this method.

How did my skin feel after cleansing?

In my case, my skin texture felt soft after cleansing, and it felt less tight than when I used other products. With continued use, the uneven texture seemed to feel smoother, and I felt that my base makeup applied better than before.

Still, these changes are based on how it felt in my own experience. Even though my skin felt less dry after cleansing, I applied moisturizer separately.

What should you know before using it for the first time?

Using a solid balm that needs to be melted can feel a little confusing at first. But once I got used to melting it thoroughly in my hands, rolling it over my skin, emulsifying it, and rinsing it off, it was not difficult.