Winter cleansing balm for dehydrated oily skin: HEEDA

As the weather became drier, I became concerned about tightness after cleansing, so I tried this cleansing balm on my dehydrated oily combination skin.

How did the balm texture melt on my skin?

When I opened the lid, I saw a black balm formula and a spoon for scooping it out. Once applied to my skin, it melted with my body heat and spread smoothly like an oil, with a subtle scent.

I was concerned that the charcoal ingredient might feel irritating, but it felt gentle to me while I massaged it in. The way it melted away makeup and sebum also felt good.

Did it remove color makeup well?

I applied foundation and lipstick to the back of my hand, added the product, and massaged it for about 10 seconds. When I wiped it off lightly, the color makeup came off quite cleanly.

I also felt little makeup residue on my face, so I felt comfortable skipping a second cleanse.

How tight did my dehydrated oily skin feel after cleansing?

Before using it, my T-zone felt oily while my cheeks felt dry. After cleansing, my skin felt closer to fresh yet moisturized. As expected of a product introduced as a mildly acidic cleanser, it left my skin feeling less tight after washing.

My skin felt hydrated to the touch and its texture felt relatively smooth. Even on days when heater air made my skin feel sensitive, the post-cleansing feel was comfortable.

How did I use it?

• I scooped out an appropriate amount with the included spoon onto dry hands.
• I gently massaged it over my face to melt away eye and lip makeup as well.
• I rinsed with lukewarm water to finish.

Recently, I used this product every evening after returning home. It left little feeling of an oily film after cleansing, and I felt that my makeup pilled less the next day.

Was it suitable for dehydrated oily skin in winter?

It was good to use on days when an oily cleansing balm felt burdensome or when I was concerned about tightness after cleansing. In my experience, it was satisfying for winter evening cleansing on dehydrated oily skin when I wanted both cleansing power and a moisturized finish.