Cleansing balm for dry skin, first use: HEEDA Jirisan Charcoal

How did it feel on dry skin the first time I used it?

On the day a skin test identified my skin as dry, I tried it as soon as it arrived. The charcoal-containing formula was black and had a soft balm texture that melted smoothly as soon as it touched my skin.

I worried it might be a firm balm, but it loosened easily with my body heat. After massaging it in, adding water to emulsify it, and rinsing several times with lukewarm water, it washed away cleanly with no residue or tightness after the first use.

Was the container and application process convenient?

The black container suited the charcoal concept of the formula. There was a spatula compartment inside the one-touch lid, so it was convenient to put the spatula back after scooping out the balm.

• I scooped out an appropriate amount of cleansing balm with the spatula inside the lid.
• I gently massaged it over my face until it became like an oil.
• I added a little water and emulsified it thoroughly, then rinsed several times with lukewarm water.

Can it be used around the nose?

I massaged around my nose a little more carefully. The product information says it helps care for sebum and blackheads, but what stood out most in this first-use review was how moisturized and clean my skin felt after washing.

What skin concerns might make it worth considering?

It may be worth considering if tightness after cleansing is a concern because of dryness, or if the finish after removing makeup and sunscreen matters to you. However, claims related to improving pores, sebum, dead skin cells, or clinical results come from the product information, so it is best to check how it feels according to your own skin condition.