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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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Low-pH charcoal foam cleanser for dry skin: HEEDA Jirisan

HEEDA Jirisan Moist Charcoal Hydrating Foam Cleanser is a low-pH foam cleanser tested by a writer with dry, sensitive skin in Korea. I used it as the second step after cleansing oil and mineral sunscreen; the creamy foam did not sting my eyes or leave my skin feeling dry.

Written Apr 8, 2025Product provided
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Cleansing balm for dry skin: HEEDA Jirisan Moist Charcoal

HEEDA Jirisan Moist Charcoal Cleansing Balm is a Korean cleansing balm tested on very dry skin. It melted softly with skin warmth and left my hands feeling fresh without tightness after rinsing. Verdict: a cleansing balm I want to keep using on dry, texture-conscious skin days.

Written Apr 2, 2025Product provided
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Cleansing balm for troubled combination skin: HEEDA Jirisan Charcoal

HEEDA Jirisan Moist Charcoal Cleansing Balm is a Korean cleansing balm I used two to three times a week while dealing with dehydrated, oily combination skin and breakouts. It melted and spread smoothly, and the lid-mounted spatula was convenient, though any skin changes should be taken as part of my personal routine.

Written Apr 1, 2025Product provided
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Cleansing balm for sebum and texture: HEEDA Charcoal

HEEDA Jirisan Moist Charcoal Cleansing Balm is a Korean soft-balm cleanser with fine charcoal particles. I used it on dry skin for makeup and sebum cleansing, then added water and massaged until it emulsified white; the key was taking time with that emulsifying step before rinsing.

Written Mar 31, 2025Product provided