Cleansing balm for dehydrated oily skin: HEEDA Charcoal Balm

Why did dehydrated oily skin choose this cleansing balm?

I’m in my 30s with dehydrated oily skin. Hot weather and frequent outdoor activities made my pores look larger, and I was bothered by base makeup settling into them, so I looked for a cleansing balm with charcoal.

Even when I needed cleansing, I wanted to avoid the heavy feel of an oil-type product. I chose this one because its balm texture turns into an oil as you massage it in.

How did I use it?

I scooped out the cleansing balm and applied it to my dry face, then massaged for about 30 seconds. Once the texture turned into oil, I added water and rolled it over my skin again for around 30 seconds.

How did cleansing feel after 3 weeks?

Compared with using cleansing oil, it felt like less was left on my face, so my skin felt more comfortable. I was also happy that the moisturized feeling lasted without tightness after washing.

Still, it was difficult to see a distinct visible change. I can’t say my pores changed completely, but makeup did seem to settle less.

What changed with base makeup settling into pores?

Before using it, I was bothered by makeup settling into my pores, but after 3 weeks, my base makeup seemed to stay neater than before. The fact that my skin felt comfortable throughout the day also gave me a reason to keep using it.

What skin concerns did it suit?

I felt it could suit people like me with dehydrated oily skin who worry about pores and makeup settling during hot weather. Still, these changes are based on my own experience and observations.