Cleansing balm for dehydrated oily skin: HEEDA Jirisan Charcoal

I have dehydrated oily-combination skin and worry about whiteheads, blackheads, and texture around my nose. I tried the HEEDA cleansing balm when my skin was feeling dry and sensitive.

How did my blackheads look after 2 weeks?

I compared photos from the first use and after about 2 weeks, but I couldn’t call the change dramatic. Still, to my eye, the blackheads seemed a little smaller, and the redness on my cheeks, where I had felt heat, seemed to decrease ever so slightly.

The texture around my nose is still a concern. Looking closely at my skin for this sponsored shoot made me keep up with caring for it afterward, too.

What did it feel like on dehydrated oily-combination skin?

Because the formula is black, it felt a little like applying camouflage cream at first. It spread smoothly without resistance as I massaged it in, and the scent was subtle.

What I especially liked was that my skin did not feel tight after cleansing. It removed glitter and tint cleanly, and I did not experience any eye stinging while using it. My skin also felt as though the heat had settled down.

How did I use the cleansing balm?

• I spread the product evenly over a dry face.
• I gently massaged areas of concern or areas with heavier makeup.
• I added a little water to emulsify it, then continued massaging.
• I rinsed with lukewarm water, and on days with heavy point makeup, followed with a second cleanse using cleansing foam.

How were the packaging and ease of use?

It came with a spatula and a double lid, which made it easy to judge how much to use. The detailed instructions on the packaging were also helpful the first time I used it.

Rather than expecting blackhead changes alone, this is a cleansing balm worth considering for dehydrated oily-combination skin looking for less tightness after removing summer sunscreen and makeup.