Cleansing balm for dehydrated oily winter skin: HEEDA Jirisan

How did the texture feel on dehydrated oily skin?

My skin gets a little oily in the morning, especially around the T-zone, but moisture disappears quickly after cleansing, so I have dehydrated oily skin. I feel drier in winter in particular, so I pay close attention to how a cleansing step leaves my skin feeling.

The balm itself was black. It felt moisturizing from the moment I applied it to the back of my hand, and when I massaged it without water, it melted softly against my skin. It rolled even more smoothly on my face as it warmed to my body temperature.

How did I check its cleansing power?

Since sunscreen was difficult to assess, I tested it by applying the foundation I usually use to the back of my hand. I also used it on my face in the evening, massaging my whole face for about three minutes, focusing on the area around my nose where I have blackheads. I used a separate remover for eye makeup as usual, so that was excluded from this test.

After washing, my skin felt as clean as if I had followed up with foam cleanser. However, because the formula is black, my face looked black while I was massaging it, almost as though I were wearing a mask.

Did it leave tightness or residue after cleansing?

What I liked most was the moisturized feeling after cleansing. I sometimes feel tightness after using a cleansing balm or oil before applying lotion, but this time it felt as if a thin protective layer remained on my skin without feeling stuffy.

It felt cleanly rinsed without residue, and the area around my nose also felt comfortable after massaging. Compared with Banila Co cleansing balm, HEEDA left a lighter, more moisturized finish for me, and I preferred this one in winter.

Who might it suit?

If you have dehydrated oily skin and are concerned about tightness after cleansing or want a moisturized finish in winter, my experience may be useful. However, I did not check how well it removes eye makeup in this trial.