Cleansing balm for oily-dehydrated skin: HEEDA Jirisan Charcoal

How was the texture on oily-dehydrated skin?

I focused on my nose and butterfly zone, where sebum and blackheads tend to bother me. It was a black balm, and when I scooped it out with the spatula and applied it to my skin, it quickly softened with my body heat. I tend to find overly thick textures burdensome, but this one felt light to spread and seemed to cling closely to my skin.

How did I cleanse with it?

• I spread the cleansing balm over a dry face.
• I massaged the areas where pores and blackheads concerned me in circular motions with my fingers.
• After rubbing it over my makeup as well, I added water to emulsify it.
• I rinsed with lukewarm water, then cleansed once more with a gentle cleansing foam.

For light makeup, I used about one-third of a spatulaful; for heavier makeup, about half, and massaged for around 30 seconds. I found the process of removing base and color makeup by massaging it in quite comfortable.

Did my skin feel dry after cleansing?

I used it when my skin felt sensitive and dehydrated underneath, and afterward it felt moisturized rather than tight. I had assumed cleansing balms would feel heavy, but this one seemed to finish refreshingly. I plan to keep using it when I want to care for areas with high sebum production during my cleansing step.

What were the container and ease of use like?

A white spatula was attached to the underside of the jar lid, and a plastic seal sat over the product, which made it easy to keep things tidy before use. The packaging had a neat look with black accents.