Cleansing balm for dehydrated-oily skin: HEEDA Jirisan Charcoal

Why did I choose a cleansing balm for dehydrated-oily skin?

As I made sure to wear sunscreen every day in hot weather, I started looking for a cleansing product because soap or foam cleanser alone did not seem to remove it thoroughly. Cleansing oils felt uncomfortable because they seemed to leave oil on the surface of my face after washing, so I chose a cleansing balm, which is said to sit somewhere between foam and oil.

I do not usually wear heavy makeup, but on important days I use foundation, eyeliner, blush, and mascara. I wanted something I could use from days when I wore sunscreen to days when I did my makeup more carefully.

How did HEEDA Cleansing Balm feel different to use?

The product was black, perhaps because of the charcoal ingredient. My face could look a little dark while I massaged it in, but using it daily for blackhead care made my skin texture feel soft.

It is said to turn into oil when it meets the warmth of the skin and then change back into a milky texture. What I liked was that after massaging it in, it finished soft and fresh without the feeling of oil left behind.

How did my skin feel after cleansing, and did makeup cling?

I have dehydrated-oily skin, so I tend to pay attention to tightness after cleansing. I have felt tightness even with cleansing products known for being moisturizing, but after using this product once, my skin did not feel tight.

I was concerned that blackheads and whiteheads would make my makeup lift, but with consistent use, it seemed to help with blackhead care and smoothing my skin texture. However, any pore or blackhead improvement figures are test results presented by the product, so they may differ from individual experience.

What kinds of days was it good to use?

It was good to use both on days when I wore sunscreen every day and on days when I did my makeup more carefully than usual. For me, with dehydrated-oily skin and an unfamiliarity with the slick finish of oil cleansers, this was a cleansing balm I reached for when I wanted a fresh-feeling cleanse.