Cleansing balm for dehydrated oily skin: HEEDA Charcoal

Why have I used two jars on combination-oily, dehydrated skin?

Because I have combination-oily, dehydrated skin, I pay close attention to whether a cleanser leaves dryness or tightness afterward. I have used this product throughout all four seasons, and I found its finish comfortable: my skin felt moisturized and fresh, with less tightness after washing.

It has a soft balm texture that melts easily, so I gently massaged it over my skin. At times, I could feel tiny sebum granules while massaging, and after cleansing, my skin texture felt as though it had been smoothed.

How did it remove heavy color makeup?

I tend to wear heavy color makeup, so cleansing power matters to me too. Lip makeup and eyeshadow came off while I massaged the balm, while eyeliner initially looked as though it remained. However, after rinsing with lukewarm water, it felt as though it disappeared without a trace.

It rinsed away without feeling as though residue was left behind, and it felt good to use even in the dry winter because it caused little tightness.

How did I use it?

I used the included spatula to take an appropriate amount, massaged it over my face, then added water and massaged once more as it emulsified. Finally, I rinsed it off with lukewarm water.

Can it be used with products from the same line?

I also use the foam cleanser from the same line. Following the cleansing balm with the foam cleanser worked well for me.

The product highlights fine charcoal powder, squalane, and jojoba seed oil among its ingredients. Its packaging also states that it uses eco-friendly materials with soybean-oil ink.