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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 Moisture Charcoal Cleansing Balm is a charcoal cleansing balm priced in the 20,000-won range, tested here by a writer with combination-oily skin on nose sebum and blackheads. The balm melted smoothly with hand heat and removed makeup, and the writer felt little tightness or residue after rinsing. For skin that is dehydrated but shiny on the nose, HEEDA's charcoal balm was an easy daily first-step cleanser.
HEEDA Jirisan Moist Charcoal Cleansing Balm is a charcoal cleansing balm the writer, who has dry skin, tried on a day she wore sunscreen. She rolled HEEDA Cleansing Balm over her face and around her nose, then emulsified it with water and rinsed. The writer noted less tightness after washing and skin that felt soft rather than stripped.
HEEDA Jirisan Moist Charcoal Cleansing Balm is a Korean cleansing balm for makeup removal, used here through a summer of frequent sunscreen reapplication. The balm has a sherbet-like texture that melts with the warmth of the back of the hand, and the spoon stored in the lid makes scooping out a portion easy. For sunscreen-heavy summer days, HEEDA's charcoal balm made washing off the day simple and comfortable.
HEEDA Jirisan Moisture Charcoal Cleansing Balm is a black charcoal balm for makeup removal, tried here out of concern about blackheads and pores. The HEEDA balm melted into an oil-like texture on contact with skin temperature, lifted waterproof mascara, and left little feeling of tightness once the second cleanse with a mildly acidic foam was done. A cleansing balm worth keeping for daily makeup removal.
HEEDA Jirisan Moisturizing Charcoal Cleansing Balm is a 100ml charcoal cleansing balm used here as a makeup balm remover for summer sebum and makeup. In a wrist test with about 15 seconds of rolling, waterproof mascara and lip tint stain partly remained, and a second cleanse with the HEEDA balm removed them. The 100ml jar lasts well but needs decanting into a small case for travel.
HEEDA Jirisan Moisture Charcoal Cleansing Balm is a make up cleansing balm made in Korea with domestic Jirisan charcoal and natural ingredients. The writer massaged the balm over makeup areas, then emulsified and rinsed it off with lukewarm water. The writer said the HEEDA balm suited their combination-oily skin well.
HEEDA Jirisan Moist Charcoal Cleansing Balm is a 100ml solid makeup cleansing balm that the writer, who has dehydrated oily skin, used for about one week. The writer rolled the balm over the face for 30 seconds, emulsified it with water, then rinsed, and found that HEEDA's balm left little tightness after makeup removal. For dehydrated oily skin, the writer rated it a moist, easy one-step cleanse at 25,900 won.
HEEDA Jirisan Moist Charcoal Cleansing Balm is a 100ml charcoal cleansing balm made in Korea, tested here by a writer with very dry skin at home on a day she wore no makeup. She scooped a small amount with the spatula, rubbed it over her face for about 30 seconds and rinsed with water. The black balm melted like an oil and the scent stood out, making HEEDA Jirisan an easy cleansing step for very dry skin.
HEEDA Jirisan Moist Charcoal Cleansing Balm is a make up cleansing balm that the writer, who has dehydrated oily skin with breakouts and marks, used at night. On days she wore sunscreen, her skin felt less prone to redness after cleansing with the HEEDA balm, and the finish felt moisturized. For dehydrated oily skin, it worked out as a gentle nightly makeup remover.
HEEDA Jirisan Moisture Charcoal Cleansing Balm is a charcoal balm the writer used as a first cleanse at home, priced at 23,900 won. The thick balm is scooped with the spatula, rolled over the face for 30 seconds and then emulsified with water, followed by a second wash with foam cleanser. In the writer's waterproof eyeliner test, the HEEDA balm removed the liner cleanly.
HEEDA Jirisan Moisture Charcoal Cleansing Balm is a charcoal cleansing balm the writer scooped out with a spatula and rolled over the face for 30 seconds. The writer found that color makeup came off relatively quickly and that blackheads around the nose looked less noticeable after rinsing. For anyone shopping for a cleansing balm for makeup removal, the 30-second rolling routine is the part worth copying.
HEEDA Jirisan Moist Charcoal Cleansing Balm is a Korean cleansing balm for makeup removal, tested here by a reader with combination oily-dry skin. The balm melted softly on contact with body heat, and after rinsing and a foam cleanser there was almost no tightness, leaving a moist finish. Verdict: a gentle balm cleanse that suits combination skin that dries out after washing.
