Cleansing balm for sensitive combination skin, 1 week: HEEDA

How did it feel on sensitive, combination skin?

In summer, sweat and sebum make my skin feel stuffy after makeup, so I looked for a balm instead of a cleansing oil. I wanted something that could remove color makeup without a separate remover and reduce the need for a second cleanse.

HEEDA Jirisan Moist Charcoal Cleansing Balm was introduced as a domestically made product using Korean Jirisan true charcoal. It felt like a firm yet soft sherbet-textured balm.

How did I use the cleansing balm?

I applied the solid balm to my skin and massaged it for about 30 seconds. It melted like an oil with the warmth of my hands, then I rinsed it off with water.

Because it is a black formula containing charcoal, it was a little unfamiliar at first since I could not easily see how clean everything was. Still, it melted softly over my skin while I massaged it.

How did it cleanse color makeup, and did it feel drying?

I applied makeup at 7 a.m. and used it at 7 p.m. to remove makeup mixed with sweat and sebum. In my case, it seemed to remove even color makeup in one go, and there was less of a feeling of residue after rinsing.

I always did a second cleanse when using cleansing oil, but even on days when I did not second-cleanse with this product, my skin felt less stuffy. Right after washing, my skin did not feel dry, and I did not feel irritation even on my somewhat sensitive skin.

What changed after one week of use?

Over one week of use, I did not get any new breakouts and felt as though my skin became more moisturized. When summer back acne and chest acne were bothering me, I used it like a body pack once a week, and it felt helpful for my routine.

I reached for it especially on days when I wanted color-makeup cleansing and a simple routine. Any changes related to back acne or chest acne, and my skin reactions, are personal-use experiences.