Low-pH cleansing duo for less-tight skin: HEEDA Jirisan Charcoal

How did the foam cleanser feel after two weeks of use?

I had not been particularly selective about foam cleansers, but this one had a creamy texture that looked almost black when I squeezed it into my hand. When I added water, it produced a milky lather easily, and I could barely notice any scent.

Even the lather I made in my palms without a foam net spread softly over my face. My face often feels tight after cleansing, but over two weeks of use, I felt that some moisture remained immediately after washing.

How did I use it to remove sunscreen and makeup?

On days when I wore sunscreen or base makeup, I checked its cleansing power. After washing once with the foam, it felt like most makeup apart from my eyebrows and lips had been removed.

However, I ended up double-cleansing to remove sunscreen thoroughly. This was different from my usual habit of using cleansing cream or oil only when I wore eye makeup.

Did the cleansing balm feel less sticky?

I scooped out the cleansing balm with a spatula and massaged it over my face. At first it felt like a firm balm, but once it met my body heat, it changed into a soft, oil-like texture.

I do not prefer sticky oil textures, but this balm felt relatively soft and moisturizing as I emulsified it with lukewarm water and rinsed after massaging. On days when I wore only sunscreen, I thought it would be fine to use as a first cleanse.

Who might like this cleanser texture?

It may suit people who want to cleanse gently with hand-lathered foam and prefer a less-tight feeling after washing. My skin felt comfortable after using both the foam and balm, though skin reactions can vary from person to person.

The packaging also noted that paper packaging materials and soybean-oil ink were used.