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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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Cleansing balm for oily, acne-prone skin: HEEDA Jirisan Charcoal Balm

HEEDA Jirisan Moist Charcoal Cleansing Balm is a charcoal cleansing balm the writer used on skin prone to acne and heavy sebum. The balm melted with body heat and spread across the whole face, and after rinsing with lukewarm water the oiliness around the nose felt reduced. For oily skin, HEEDA's charcoal balm cleansed without leaving a tight, stripped feeling.

Written Dec 21, 2024Product provided
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Facial cleanser for dry skin with charcoal: HEEDA Jiri Mountain

HEEDA Jiri Mountain Moisturizing Charcoal Cleansing Foam is a facial cleanser for dry skin, tested here by a writer with combination-dry skin who wears sunscreen every day. Instead of a squeaky-clean finish, the HEEDA foam left a thin film of moisture that felt comfortable for morning washing, though the unfamiliar finish took about a day to get used to. For dry, tight mornings it is an easy everyday cleanser, but fans of a tight, stripped finish may find it odd at first.

Written Dec 22, 2024Product provided
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Make up cleansing balm for dry, sensitive skin: HEEDA Jirisan charcoal

HEEDA Jirisan Moist Charcoal Cleansing Balm is a 100ml make up cleansing balm, tested here by a writer with dry, sensitive skin. After rolling the balm over makeup and emulsifying it with water, the writer felt little dryness or tightness while washing off, and the skin felt moisturized afterward. For dry, sensitive skin, HEEDA Jirisan reads as a gentle, comfortable first cleanse.

Written Dec 22, 2024Product provided
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Charcoal face wash for winter double cleansing: HEEDA Cleansing Foam

HEEDA Jirisan Moist Charcoal Hydrating Cleansing Foam is a 150ml mildly acidic charcoal face wash, used here for daily washing and as a second cleanse through the winter. The foam is black from the charcoal, yet HEEDA lathers softly and builds plenty of foam from a small amount. Almost no stinging or tightness was felt while washing.

Written Dec 21, 2024Product provided
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Charcoal face wash on combination skin in winter: HEEDA Jirisan

HEEDA Jirisan Moist Charcoal Hydrating Cleansing Foam is a charcoal face wash the writer, who has combination skin, used through the winter. After washing off sunscreen and base makeup, the writer noticed a finish that was neither squeaky-tight nor slippery, plus unusually rich foam. For combination skin worried about winter tightness, HEEDA Jirisan cleansing foam left a comfortable finish.

Written Dec 22, 2024Product provided
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Makeup balm remover for combination-dry skin: HEEDA Charcoal Balm

HEEDA Jirisan Moist Charcoal Cleansing Balm is a makeup balm remover sold on Coupang, used here for makeup removal and facial massage on combination-dry skin. The balm has a rich, heavy texture but emulsified with water and rinsed away smoothly with lukewarm water. After cleansing, HEEDA's charcoal balm left less tightness and makeup went on more smoothly.

Written Dec 22, 2024Product provided
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Charcoal face wash for winter dry skin: HEEDA Jirisan Moist Charcoal

HEEDA Jirisan Moist Charcoal Cleansing Foam is a hydrating charcoal face wash used here as a daily winter cleanser. Tested on the back of the hand and on the face, the HEEDA foam lathered softly and left little tightness or slippery residue after rinsing. For winter washing, HEEDA Jirisan Moist Charcoal felt gentle rather than stripping.

Written Dec 20, 2024Product provided
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Charcoal face wash for dry skin: HEEDA Jirisan Moist Charcoal Foam

HEEDA Jirisan Moist Charcoal Foam is a charcoal face wash the writer used during a stretch of dry weather. The black formula turned into a rich lather once it met water, and the writer felt less tightness even after this first cleansing step. For dry-feeling skin, HEEDA Jirisan Moist Charcoal Foam washed clean without the usual squeaky pull.

Written Dec 20, 2024Product provided
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Charcoal facial cleanser for dry, sensitive skin: HEEDA Jirisan

HEEDA Jirisan Moisture Charcoal Cleansing Foam is a low-pH charcoal facial cleanser that the writer, who considers her skin sensitive, used morning and evening for about a week. The black formula lathered once mixed with water, and after washing the writer felt her skin was more hydrated with less visible redness. For a week of twice-daily use, HEEDA Jirisan Moisture Charcoal Cleansing Foam left the writer's skin comfortable rather than tight.

Written Dec 22, 2024Product provided
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Makeup balm remover for sensitive combo skin: HEEDA Jirisan Charcoal

HEEDA Jirisan Moist Charcoal Cleansing Balm is a makeup balm remover the writer tried in place of cleansing tissues on sensitive combination-oily skin. The balm melted makeup away cleanly, and after rinsing the skin felt hydrated rather than tight. For sensitive combo skin tired of tissues, HEEDA's charcoal cleansing balm was an easy swap.

Written Dec 21, 2024Product provided
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Charcoal cleansing balm for sensitive skin: HEEDA Jirisan balm

HEEDA Jirisan Moisture Charcoal Cleansing Balm is a charcoal makeup-removing balm cleanser, tested here on combination, oily, and sensitive skin. The HEEDA balm rolled over the skin smoothly, and after rinsing with water it felt less tight and more hydrated to the writer. A gentle pick if you want a charcoal cleansing balm for sensitive skin.

Written Dec 20, 2024Product provided
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Facial cleanser for dry skin in winter: HEEDA Charcoal Cleansing Foam

HEEDA Jirisan Moist Charcoal Hydrating Cleansing Foam 150ml is a Korean foam face cleanser used here as a daily facial cleanser for dry skin through a dry winter. The gray, thick texture of the HEEDA foam lathered well once it met water, and skin felt less tight even after sunscreen and light color makeup were washed off. A gentle everyday option if winter dryness is the main concern.

Written Dec 19, 2024Product provided