Cleansing balm for less post-wash tightness: HEEDA Jirisan Charcoal

Why did I choose a cleansing balm for dry skin?

After pregnancy, my skin was dry and I was also getting many small bumps, so I wanted to change my cleansing routine. My usual cleansing water felt irritating and seemed to leave residue, while I did not reach for cleansing oil often because it felt like it ran down my hands. I chose a cleansing balm because I could scoop out only the amount I needed.

How were the packaging and spoon storage?

The product arrived neatly packaged in a square box. It came with a dedicated spoon, and I liked that the lid section was separated from the product itself, giving me a separate place to store the spoon.

Was it easy to use?

I used the spoon to take out the amount I wanted, spread it evenly over my skin, then gently rolled and emulsified it. I paid a little more attention while rolling over areas with more sebum or heavier makeup. I found it convenient that I did not need a separate second cleanse.

How did it feel removing full makeup, and after washing?

I used it on days when I wore full makeup, including eyeshadow and eyeliner. I felt that it removed my base makeup and even the shimmer in my eye makeup without additional cleansing. Compared with cleansing water, it felt as though it cleaned into the corners of my pores more thoroughly, and my skin felt moisturized afterward because I experienced less of the inner tightness I usually felt with cleansing foam.

If you have dry skin and are concerned about both makeup removal and post-wash tightness, it may be worth checking how it feels based on your skin condition and how much makeup you wear.