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Beauty products from Korean brands, tested at home by the writers — with prices as written and where to buy.

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Charcoal cleansing balm for dry skin, 2 weeks in: HEEDA

HEEDA Jirisan Moist Charcoal Cleansing Balm is a charcoal makeup cleansing balm, used here for about 2 weeks on dehydration-prone skin to remove makeup and manage sebum. Massaged onto a dry face about 3 times a week, then emulsified and followed with a cleansing foam, the balm left makeup feeling less settled into pores and skin texture smoother. Worth using for everyday makeup removal, though blackheads still need steady, separate care.

Written Aug 3, 2024Product provided
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Charcoal cleansing balm for makeup removal: HEEDA Jirisan Moist Balm

HEEDA Jirisan Moist Charcoal Cleansing Balm (HEEDA 지리산 촉촉 숯 클렌징밤) is a Korean charcoal cleansing balm used to melt off makeup. The writer applied the balm, rolled it for 30 seconds, emulsified it with water and rolled for another 30 seconds, and the skin still felt moist rather than tight afterwards. For summer days when blackheads and pores are on your mind, HEEDA's charcoal balm finished comfortably without that stripped feeling.

Written Aug 2, 2024Product provided
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Cleansing balm for makeup removal: HEEDA Jirisan Charcoal Balm

HEEDA Jirisan Moisture Charcoal Cleansing Balm is a 100ml makeup-removing balm that the writer tested on a day with heavy makeup. Most of the face makeup came off, but mascara residue stayed behind and needed a second cleansing step. As a compact, easy-to-carry balm the HEEDA Jirisan Charcoal Cleansing Balm worked well, especially for travel.

Written Aug 3, 2024Product provided
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Charcoal cleansing balm for blackheads and pores: HEEDA Jirisan

HEEDA Jirisan Moist Charcoal Cleansing Balm is a charcoal cleansing balm the writer tried for blackhead and pore concerns, testing it first on the back of the hand and then on the face. The balm was scooped out with the spoon, melted in the hands, massaged over the face and rinsed off with lukewarm water. The writer found HEEDA Jirisan Moist Charcoal Cleansing Balm smooth to spread and liked how the skin felt after washing.

Written Aug 2, 2024Product provided
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Makeup balm remover for combination skin: HEEDA Jirisan Charcoal Balm

HEEDA Jirisan Moisture Charcoal Cleansing Balm is a Korean makeup balm remover made with Jirisan charcoal. The balm was tested on the back of the hand over foundation, pencil liner and mascara: it melted into an oil at body temperature, lifted all three, and rinsed off with water. After rinsing, HEEDA Jirisan Moisture Charcoal Cleansing Balm left skin feeling hydrated rather than sticky, which suits combination oily-dry skin.

Written Aug 3, 2024Product provided
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Make up cleansing balm for oily-dehydrated skin: HEEDA Charcoal Balm

HEEDA Charcoal Cleansing Balm is a make up cleansing balm that melts into an oil, tested for about 3 weeks by a writer with dehydrated oily skin in her 30s. HEEDA's balm left less residue than a cleansing oil and makeup settling into pores was reduced, but no clear change in pore size was visible to the naked eye. A reasonable pick for makeup removal, less so as a blackhead fix.

Written Aug 3, 2024Product provided
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Make up remover balm for waterproof eye makeup: HEEDA Charcoal Balm

HEEDA Jirisan Moist Charcoal Cleansing Balm is a make up remover balm that the writer used during a trip to Jeju Island and every day afterward. HEEDA's balm was used on base makeup with sunscreen and on waterproof eye makeup, and after the balm melted, emulsified and rinsed off there was no stinging in the eyes and no residue. As of August 2, 2024 the maximum discount price was 18,800 won, and it worked without a separate eye remover.

Written Aug 2, 2024Product provided
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Cleansing balm for makeup removal on an oily T-zone: HEEDA charcoal

HEEDA Jirisan Moisture Charcoal Cleansing Balm is a Korean makeup-removing cleansing balm the writer used on a T-zone prone to sebum and blackheads, covering the nose, chin and forehead. The balm melted smoothly with hand warmth, emulsified easily, and after rinsing it left no oily film sitting on the skin. For blackhead and sebum concerns at the makeup-removal step, HEEDA's charcoal balm was a satisfying finish.

Written Jul 31, 2024Product provided
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Charcoal cleansing balm in summer: HEEDA Jirisan Moist Charcoal Balm

HEEDA Jirisan Moist Charcoal Cleansing Balm is a Korean cleansing balm made with domestic Jirisan oak charcoal. The writer used it for the first time in summer, rolling the solid balm over the face for about 30 seconds, then emulsifying it with water for another 30 seconds before rinsing. After washing, the skin felt moist and soft with no tightness, which made the balm easy to keep using in hot weather.

Written Jul 31, 2024Product provided
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Charcoal cleansing balm for sebum and blackheads: HEEDA Jirisan

HEEDA Jirisan Moist Charcoal Cleansing Balm is a charcoal cleansing balm from Korean brand HEEDA, tested here for sebum and blackhead concerns. Applied to a dry face and massaged for 2–3 minutes, then emulsified and rinsed with lukewarm water, the HEEDA balm left little dryness or greasiness afterwards, and it removed heavy makeup fairly cleanly in an arm test. A 100ml jar costs 19,800 won on Coupang, making it an easy pick for makeup removal and pore care.

Written Aug 2, 2024Product provided
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Cleansing balm for combination-oily skin: HEEDA Jirisan Charcoal Balm

HEEDA Jirisan Moisture Charcoal Cleansing Balm is a charcoal cleansing balm from the Korean brand HEEDA, tested here by a writer with combination-oily skin on eyeliner, lipstick and tint. She applied the balm to a dry face, massaged, then emulsified with water and rinsed with lukewarm water, and her skin felt moisturized and cool afterwards rather than tight. She especially liked how gently the balm let her massage her blackhead-prone nose.

Written Aug 1, 2024Product provided
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Charcoal cleansing balm for blackheads and dry skin: HEEDA Jirisan

HEEDA Jirisan Moisturizing Charcoal Cleansing Balm is a charcoal cleansing balm listing Jirisan bamboo charcoal and 13 naturally derived ingredients. The writer chose the HEEDA balm for blackhead and sebum care, spreading it on dry skin, emulsifying it with water and rinsing with lukewarm water. After makeup removal, the HEEDA cleansing balm left skin feeling less tight than expected.

Written Jul 31, 2024Product provided