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Beauty products from Korean brands, tested at home by the writers — with prices as written and where to buy.
HEEDA Jirisan Moist Charcoal Cleansing Balm is a charcoal cleansing balm made in Korea, used here for about one week on combination-oily skin prone to dryness and blackheads. Massaged in and then rinsed off, the HEEDA balm left skin feeling soft and moisturized rather than tight, and blackheads seemed to gradually look less noticeable. A gentle option if post-cleansing dryness is the main concern.
HEEDA Jirisan Moist Charcoal Cleansing Balm is a Korean makeup-removing balm labeled with 10,000ppm of Jirisan oak charcoal. A writer with combination-oily skin used the HEEDA balm after makeup, rolling it mainly over the pores on the nose, and used about 1/3 of a spatula for light makeup and 1/2 for heavier makeup. The soft, quickly melting texture and the lack of tightness after rinsing were what stood out most.
HEEDA Jirisan Moisture Charcoal Cleansing Balm is a charcoal cleansing balm used here morning and evening on combination skin prone to blackheads and sebum around the nose. The balm comes with a spoon that clips onto the lid, and after cleansing the skin felt less tight, with the area around the nose and overall texture looking cleaner. Results can still vary with skin condition, but HEEDA Jirisan Moisture Charcoal Cleansing Balm suited twice-daily use here.
HEEDA Jirisan Moisturizing Charcoal Cleansing Balm is a charcoal cleansing balm tried out for oily, pore-prone skin. On a day with only light skincare and sunscreen applied, one scoop of the HEEDA balm melted smoothly the moment it touched the skin. After rinsing, the skin still felt moisturized rather than tight.
HEEDA Jirisan Moist Charcoal Cleansing Balm (HEEDA 지리산 촉촉 숯 클렌징밤) is a makeup balm remover used here to take off summer makeup. The solid balm melts into an oil-like texture with body heat, and after 30 seconds of gentle rolling and emulsifying with water, HEEDA's balm left skin fresh with no tight feeling. A simple one-step remover for anyone who wants a comfortable, non-stripping cleanse.
HEEDA Jirisan Moist Charcoal Cleansing Balm is a charcoal cleansing balm the writer used on dehydrated oily skin prone to clogged pores and blackheads. The black balm melted softly at skin temperature, had a subtle scent, and removed makeup and sunscreen before rinsing off with water. What stood out most to the writer was how moisturized skin felt after cleansing.
HEEDA Jirisan Moist Charcoal Cleansing Balm is a 100ml makeup-removing cleansing balm, tested here by a writer with dehydrated oily skin. The balm melted into an oil as soon as it met skin temperature and lifted cushion foundation, eye makeup and lip product, which came away after a water rinse and a light follow-up wash with cleansing foam. For dehydrated oily skin, HEEDA Jirisan handled a full face of makeup without needing heavy rubbing.
HEEDA Jiri Mountain Moisture Charcoal Cleansing Balm is a cleansing balm the writer used in place of a cleansing oil while dealing with small under-skin bumps and oily, sebum-prone skin. The balm melted like an oil on contact with the face and lifted makeup cleanly, and the writer felt little dryness right after rinsing. For this writer, HEEDA Jiri Mountain Moisture Charcoal Cleansing Balm was an easy swap for a cleansing oil.
HEEDA Jirisan Moist Charcoal Cleansing Balm is a 100ml charcoal cleansing balm, priced at 19,800 won, used here as a first cleanse to melt off makeup and deal with oil around the nose in summer. The spatula built into the lid made scooping easy, and even after a second cleanse the skin felt smooth rather than tight. For makeup removal on oil-prone skin, the HEEDA balm was comfortable to use daily.
HEEDA Jirisan Moist Charcoal Cleansing Balm is a Korean charcoal cleansing balm priced at 19,800 won. The writer rolled the HEEDA cleansing balm onto bare, dry skin with no water first, then finished with a foam cleanser; it lifted waterproof makeup and left skin feeling moist rather than tight, with sebum around the nose looking softened. For waterproof makeup days, the HEEDA balm handled removal without the post-wash tightness.
HEEDA Jiri Mountain Moist Charcoal Cleansing Balm is a 100ml cleansing balm for makeup removal, tested by a writer with combination-oily skin who wanted to avoid heavy, greasy textures. Pencil drawn on the back of the hand lifted off with rolling alone, and the skin felt less tight after rinsing. HEEDA's balm cleans well without the stuffy feel, though blackhead results need more time to judge.
HEEDA Jirisan Moist Charcoal Cleansing Balm is a face cleansing balm the writer tested on waterproof sunscreen, with combination and oily-dehydrated skin. The balm goes on a dry face and emulsifies once water touches it, using 1/3 of a spatula for light makeup and 1/2 for heavy makeup. HEEDA's charcoal balm left the writer's skin feeling clean without dryness or tightness, and the whole family now uses it.
