Charcoal face cleansing balm for blackheads on oily-dry skin: HEEDA

Why dehydrated oily skin chose the HEEDA charcoal cleansing balm

The writer was looking for something to deal with blackheads and sebum concerns. She has dehydrated oily skin and fairly sensitive skin, so she chose this one after hearing it was low-irritation.

The product description mentioning Jirisan bamboo charcoal, along with the promise of removing color makeup and waterproof products while managing blackheads and sebum, was the deciding factor.

Blackheads and skin feel after the first cleanse

Opening the lid revealed a black, charcoal-infused texture, and a spatula was included, making it easy to scoop out. Being in a jar, she thought it would also be handy to bring while traveling.

She compared her nose before and after cleansing using her regular phone camera, and even on the first day, the blackheads in the center looked much reduced. As the sebum was cleared away, her personal impression was that her skin felt moisturized after cleansing.

How to use the HEEDA cleansing balm: rolling and emulsifying

• Scooped out the balm with the spatula and applied it to dry skin.
• For light makeup, about a third of a spatula's worth is recommended; for heavier makeup, about half.
• Rolled it gently for about 30 seconds until the balm melted into an oil-like texture from body heat.
• Rolled more thoroughly over areas with blackheads and pore concerns, then added water to emulsify.
• Rinsed with lukewarm water and finished with a light cleansing foam.

Price, volume and product details checked before buying

The volume is 100ml, and the label recommends use within 12 months of opening. The price at the time of writing was ₩19,800, and she noted that it can be bought by searching the product name on Naver.