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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 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
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Charcoal foam face cleanser for sensitive skin: HEEDA Cleansing Foam

HEEDA Jirisan Moisturizing Charcoal Hydrating Cleansing Foam is a mildly acidic foam face cleanser from Korea. The writer, who has acne-prone, sensitive combination skin and does not wear makeup, chose HEEDA Cleansing Foam for everyday washing because of its mildly acidic formula with bamboo charcoal and hyaluronic acid, and applied moisturizer right after rinsing. For plain daily cleansing without makeup, HEEDA Cleansing Foam suited her skin, with a few points worth noting.

Written Dec 18, 2024Product provided
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Makeup balm remover for dry skin: HEEDA Jirisan Moist Charcoal Balm

HEEDA Jirisan Moist Charcoal Cleansing Balm is a 100mL makeup balm remover used here as a first cleanse after makeup. The balm melted into an oil on contact with body heat, and once emulsified with water it rinsed away with no residue left behind. For a first cleanse, HEEDA's charcoal balm removed makeup without a greasy or tight finish.

Written Dec 18, 2024Product provided
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Low pH foam cleanser for oily, sensitive skin: HEEDA Charcoal Foam

HEEDA Jiri Mountain Moist Charcoal Water Cleansing Foam is a 150ML foam cleanser the writer used on oily, sensitive skin that gets sunscreen and makeup layered on top. The dense lather and the moisturized feel right after cleansing stood out, and the writer felt no irritation. For oily, sensitive skin, HEEDA's charcoal foam cleans thoroughly without leaving the skin tight.

Written Dec 19, 2024Product provided
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Korean cleansing balm for dry winter skin: HEEDA Jirisan Charcoal Balm

HEEDA Jirisan Moist Charcoal Cleansing Balm is a Korean cleansing balm the writer started using after trying it at a friend's house. Winter dryness had been making makeup lift and flaking show, but after cleansing with the HEEDA balm the skin felt less tight and noticeably smoother. A simple pick for dry winter skin that wants makeup off without the squeaky, stripped feeling.

Written Dec 17, 2024Product provided
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Foam face cleanser for dry, sensitive skin: HEEDA Charcoal Foam

HEEDA Jirisan Moisture Charcoal Foam Cleanser is a low-pH foam face cleanser the writer used for about 2 weeks as a sensitive-skin type who felt dryness in the changing season and tightness after washing. The writer found less tightness even after washing off light makeup and sunscreen, though skin changes can differ from person to person. A 150ml tube came to 14,900 won.

Written Dec 17, 2024Product provided
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Gentle cleanser for sensitive skin: HEEDA Jirisan Charcoal Foam

HEEDA Jirisan Moisture Charcoal Foam Cleanser is a low-pH foam cleanser the writer first tried at a friend's house before using it at home. She used the HEEDA cleanser as a second cleanse after a cleansing balm, hoping for mild foam and a finish that left little tightness. A straightforward pick to consider if you want a gentle cleanser for dry or sensitive skin.

Written Dec 17, 2024Product provided
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Korean cleansing balm for dry skin: HEEDA Jirisan Charcoal Balm

HEEDA Jirisan Moist Charcoal Cleansing Balm is a Korean cleansing balm the writer used to take off leftover BB cream. The writer has atopic dermatitis, severely dry skin under an oily surface, and concerns about texture and sebum, and scooped the balm with a spatula, emulsified it with a little water, then rinsed. After washing, the writer found far less stiffness and tightness than usual, which was the most satisfying part.

Written Dec 16, 2024Product provided