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Makeup balm remover for oily, sensitive skin: HEEDA Jirisan Charcoal

HEEDA Jirisan Moisture Charcoal Cleansing Balm is a makeup balm remover tested here by a writer with oily, sensitive skin. The black, sherbet-like balm melted with body heat and was easy to roll over the face for about 30 seconds before emulsifying and rinsing with lukewarm water. After cleansing, HEEDA Jirisan left skin feeling moisturized rather than tight.

Written Sep 27, 2024Product provided
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Makeup melting balm for combination skin: 3 months with HEEDA Charcoal

HEEDA Jirisan Moist Charcoal Cleansing Balm is a 100ml makeup melting balm the writer used for about 3 months on combination skin prone to whiteheads, small bumps, blackheads and enlarged pores. A small amount was enough to break down makeup, and the spatula that clips onto the lid kept storage simple. After rinsing, HEEDA's charcoal balm left skin feeling moisturized rather than tight.

Written Sep 27, 2024Product provided
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Cleansing balm for combination oily-dry skin: HEEDA Jirisan Charcoal

HEEDA Jirisan Moisture Charcoal Cleansing Balm is a charcoal cleansing balm from the Korean brand HEEDA (HEEDA), tested here on combination oily-dry skin. After rinsing, the HEEDA balm felt less greasy than an oil cleanser, and skin showed less tightness and less makeup settling into pores after washing. A gentle everyday option for skin that is oily on top but dry underneath.

Written Sep 25, 2024Product provided
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Hydrating charcoal cleansing balm tested: HEEDA Jirisan Moist

HEEDA Jirisan Moist Charcoal Cleansing Balm is a charcoal cleansing balm the writer, who wears sunscreen and concealer, used to cleanse her face and neck. She applied HEEDA Jirisan Moist Charcoal Cleansing Balm to a dry face, massaged it in and rinsed with lukewarm water. After cleansing, the writer felt less tightness and said her skin stayed hydrated.

Written Sep 26, 2024Product provided
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Korean cleansing balm with no tight skin: HEEDA Jirisan Charcoal Balm

HEEDA Jirisan Moist Charcoal Cleansing Balm is a Korean cleansing balm the writer, who has dehydrated oily skin, used as the first step of double cleansing to take off makeup. The balm melted with body heat and spread like an oil, and after rinsing, HEEDA's charcoal balm left skin moisturised with no tightness and no greasy film. For combination oily-dry skin, it worked as a makeup remover that does not strip the skin.

Written Sep 24, 2024Product provided
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Gentle makeup melting balm used daily: HEEDA Jirisan Moist Charcoal

HEEDA Jirisan Moist Charcoal Cleansing Balm is a makeup melting balm used every day after makeup, like a regular cleanser. The balm melts on contact with skin temperature, left less tightness after rinsing, and nose blackheads seemed to improve gradually with continued use. For a low-irritation daily cleansing balm, HEEDA Jirisan Moist Charcoal was an easy one to keep using.

Written Sep 15, 2024Product provided
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Makeup melting balm for combination skin: HEEDA Jirisan Charcoal Balm

HEEDA Jirisan Moisture Charcoal Cleansing Balm is a makeup melting balm made with Jirisan bamboo charcoal. The writer, who has combination-oily-dry skin, used the HEEDA balm on point makeup and around the nose, and found the melting texture and barely-there scent gentle. Skin still felt moisturized after rinsing, which made the balm an easy fit for combination-oily-dry skin.

Written Sep 24, 2024Product provided
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Cleansing balm for dehydrated oily skin: HEEDA Jirisan Charcoal

HEEDA Jirisan Moist Charcoal Cleansing Balm is a makeup cleansing balm made with charcoal from Jirisan in Korea. A writer with dehydrated oily skin tried it during the change of seasons, spreading and massaging the balm onto a dry face, then emulsifying it with water and rinsing with lukewarm water. The writer found HEEDA Jirisan Moist Charcoal Cleansing Balm lifted makeup around the nose and cheeks, and left less tightness after washing than before.

Written Sep 23, 2024Product provided
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Face cleansing balm for dehydrated-oily skin: HEEDA Charcoal Balm

HEEDA Jirisan Moist Charcoal Cleansing Balm is a face cleansing balm used here on dehydrated-oily skin for both morning cleansing and evening makeup removal over several days. The balm was spread on a dry face, rolled gently around the nose and butterfly zone, then emulsified with water before rinsing. After rinsing, the HEEDA balm left less tightness and less heavy residue than expected, which makes it an easy pick for skin that is oily but still dry.

Written Sep 24, 2024Product provided
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Cleansing balm for oily-combination skin: HEEDA Jirisan Charcoal Balm

HEEDA Jirisan Moist Charcoal Cleansing Balm is a makeup-removing cleansing balm tested here by a writer with oily-combination skin who used more than half the jar. The balm melted mascara and heavy makeup easily, and the writer found the after-wash finish moist yet squeaky-clean. For oily-combination skin that dislikes a tight, stripped feeling, HEEDA's charcoal balm was worth repurchasing.

Written Sep 23, 2024Product provided
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Makeup balm remover for oily-combination skin: HEEDA Charcoal Balm

HEEDA Jirisan Moist Charcoal Cleansing Balm (HEEDA 지리산 촉촉 숯 클렌징밤) is a face cleansing balm from the Korean brand HEEDA, tested here on oily-combination skin. The solid black balm melted into an oily, translucent texture while rolling over the face, and after rinsing HEEDA's balm left a hydrating finish rather than a slippery film. A comfortable option if you want a makeup balm remover that does not leave skin feeling greasy.

Written Sep 21, 2024Product provided
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Make up cleansing balm for dry skin on the go: HEEDA Jirisan Balm

HEEDA Jirisan Moisture Charcoal Cleansing Balm is a solid makeup cleansing balm made with Jirisan natural charcoal, camellia oil and jojoba seed oil. A dry-skinned tester removed a full face of makeup with the balm, which melted into an oil with skin heat and turned milky once water was added. Skin felt less tight after rinsing, and the solid stick form was easy to pack for travel.

Written Sep 22, 2024Product provided