Cleansing balm for acne-prone skin: HEEDA Jirisan Charcoal

What was the first impression on acne-prone skin?

Because I have acne-prone skin that breaks out with even a little irritation, I was concerned about using a cleansing balm with strong cleansing power. When I opened the lid, there was a spatula inside, which felt more hygienic than scooping it out with my hands.

The product was black like charcoal, and at first it felt slightly firm and dense. But when I applied it to my dry face, it melted with my body heat and spread smoothly.

How did I use the cleansing balm?

• I used the spatula to take a small amount and spread it evenly over my dry face.
• I massaged areas where I was concerned about blackheads and pores until the balm melted like an oil.
• I massaged areas with heavy eye makeup and lip products once more.
• I wet my hands, emulsified it until it turned white, then massaged again.
• I rinsed several times with lukewarm water, then followed with cleansing foam as a second cleanse.

Did it remove makeup and eye makeup well?

I used it over face makeup and eye makeup that had broken down after being out all day. As I massaged it in, the initial dense feel lessened and it became softer, and I felt that it removed both face makeup and eye makeup without irritation.

It did not sting or feel sore around my eyes, but perhaps because of the oil ingredients, my vision felt blurry for a moment if it got into my eyes. After rinsing thoroughly, I could see clearly again.

How did my skin feel after cleansing?

After cleansing, my skin felt moisturized rather than squeaky clean. After using the cleansing balm as a first cleanse, I used cleansing foam as a second cleanse to remove any residue.

When I touched my skin afterward, it felt as though the bumpy sebum had been washed away and my skin texture felt smoother. I was especially impressed by the change in texture around my chin, where I had whiteheads.