Cleansing balm for dry skin, used after sunscreen: HEEDA Jirisan

Why pick a cleansing balm for combination-dry skin?

On hot days I wear sunscreen every day, and soap or foam cleanser alone never seemed to remove it cleanly, so I started looking for a proper cleansing product. Cleansing oils left an uncomfortable oily film on my face after washing, so I went with a cleansing balm instead — supposedly a middle ground between foam and oil.

I don't usually wear heavy makeup, but on important days I go all in with foundation, eyeliner, blush, and mascara. I wanted something I could use both on plain sunscreen days and on days with a full face of makeup.

How did the HEEDA Jirisan balm feel different from cleansing oils?

The product was black, presumably from the charcoal. My face looked a bit dark while rolling it on, but using it daily for blackhead care, my skin texture felt smoother over time.

Apparently it turns into an oil on contact with skin temperature, then transforms again into a milky texture. What I liked was that after rolling it in, there was no oily residue left behind — just a fresh, powdery-soft finish.

Any tightness after cleansing, or makeup lifting during the day?

Since I have combination-dry skin, I pay close attention to tightness after washing my face. Even cleansers marketed as hydrating have left my skin feeling tight before, but with this one, my skin didn't feel tight even after a single use.

I've been bothered by makeup lifting because of blackheads and whiteheads, and with consistent use, this balm seemed to help with blackhead care and smoothing skin texture. That said, any pore or blackhead improvement figures are from the brand's own testing, so individual results may vary.

Which days does the HEEDA cleansing balm suit best?

It worked well both on days when I just wore sunscreen and on days with heavier makeup than usual. For someone like me with combination-dry skin who found the slick finish of oil cleansers off-putting, this was a balm I reached for whenever I wanted a fresh, clean-rinse feeling.