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Makeup removal on combination skin: HEEDA Jirisan Charcoal Balm

HEEDA Jirisan Moist Charcoal Cleansing Balm is a makeup-removing cleansing balm used here on combination skin that is dry underneath and oily on the surface. Matte lip and foundation lifted off during the rolling step, while mascara and tinted lip stain came away once the balm was emulsified with water. For this combination skin, HEEDA Jirisan Moist Charcoal Cleansing Balm cleared makeup in one round without a tight feeling afterwards.

Written Sep 13, 2024Product provided
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Charcoal cleansing balm for an oily T-zone: HEEDA Jirisan Moist Balm

HEEDA Jirisan Moist Charcoal Cleansing Balm is a charcoal cleansing balm the writer used on combination, dehydrated skin, where sebum and blackheads around the T-zone and nose were the main concern. After cleansing with the HEEDA balm, the writer's skin felt refreshed and ended up with a moist rather than a dry finish. The verdict: a cleanse that clears the T-zone without leaving skin tight.

Written Sep 14, 2024Product provided
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Cleansing balm for summer oiliness: HEEDA Jiri Mountain Charcoal

HEEDA Jiri Mountain Moisture Charcoal Cleansing Balm is a charcoal cleansing balm used here for a few days instead of a cleansing oil, during summer when oiliness, whiteheads and blackheads were a concern. Color makeup swatched on the back of the hand rolled off smoothly, and the balm, which comes with a spatula built into the lid, left no residue. For combination skin in summer, HEEDA Jiri Mountain Charcoal Cleansing Balm finished fresh rather than greasy.

Written Sep 11, 2024Product provided
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Cleansing balm for makeup removal on damp skin: HEEDA Jirisan Charcoal

HEEDA Jirisan Moisture Charcoal Cleansing Balm is a black charcoal cleansing balm for makeup removal, tested here by a writer who wears makeup every day and has pore and sebum concerns. The firm balm melted on contact and spread smoothly even on a damp face, and after a single cleanse the skin felt less dry than expected. A solid pick if you want a makeup balm remover that does not leave skin tight.

Written Sep 9, 2024Product provided
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Cleansing balm for oily-dry skin: HEEDA Jirisan Charcoal Balm

HEEDA Jirisan Moist Charcoal Cleansing Balm is a cleansing balm the original post presents as a low-irritation option for combination oily-dry skin. The post mainly lists ingredients such as coconut oil, olive oil and charcoal extract, and does not record how long HEEDA Jirisan Moist Charcoal Cleansing Balm was used or how it felt on the skin. Useful as an ingredient check rather than a real-use review.

Written Sep 10, 2024Product provided
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Cleansing balm for dry skin, 6 weeks in: HEEDA Jirisan Charcoal

HEEDA Jirisan Moisture Charcoal Cleansing Balm is a charcoal cleansing balm sold in Korea, and the writer, a woman in her late 30s with dry skin, used it for about a month and a half. The balm melted softly on the skin and left little tightness after rinsing, which the writer was happy with, though any change in her skin is her own personal experience. For dry skin bothered by tightness after cleansing, it was a comfortable daily choice.

Written Sep 11, 2024Product provided
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Charcoal face cleansing balm on blackhead-prone areas: HEEDA Jirisan

HEEDA Jirisan Moisture Charcoal Cleansing Balm is a face cleansing balm the writer, who has sensitive skin, used 2 to 3 times a week. She watched how sebum changed around her nose and on her chin, the spots where blackheads form most easily. After makeup removal, the HEEDA balm left her skin moist with little tightness.

Written Sep 11, 2024Product provided
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Korean cleansing balm for dehydrated oily skin: HEEDA Jirisan Charcoal

HEEDA Jirisan Moisturizing Charcoal Cleansing Balm is a Korean cleansing balm made for dehydrated, oily-leaning skin and comes in a 100ml jar. The writer used HEEDA Jirisan Charcoal Cleansing Balm to take off evening makeup, rolling it over eyeshadow swatched on the back of the hand, then adding water to emulsify and rinsing with lukewarm water. A moisturized feel stayed after cleansing and the scent never came across as strong or irritating.

Written Sep 12, 2024Product provided
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Cleansing balm for makeup removal on combo skin: HEEDA Charcoal Balm

HEEDA Jiri Mountain Moisture Charcoal Cleansing Balm is a Korean cleansing balm for makeup removal, tested here on combination, oily-and-dehydrated skin. The writer used the HEEDA balm on eyeshadow, lipstick and waterproof eyeliner, watching it turn from balm to oil and then to a milk when water was added. After rinsing, the HEEDA charcoal balm left little tightness, making it an easy pick for skin that is oily but dehydrated.

Written Sep 8, 2024Product provided
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Makeup cleansing balm for dehydrated oily skin: HEEDA Charcoal Balm

HEEDA Jirisan Moist Charcoal Cleansing Balm is a 100ml cleansing balm the writer used to remove makeup on dehydrated oily skin. The balm melted softly with the warmth of the hands and, after rinsing with water, left no residue and a moist finish. For dehydrated oily skin, HEEDA's charcoal balm was a satisfying makeup remover.

Written Sep 8, 2024Product provided
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Makeup balm remover for combination-oily skin: HEEDA Charcoal Balm

HEEDA Jirisan Moist Charcoal Cleansing Balm is a charcoal makeup-removing balm that the writer, who has combination-oily skin, used at home. The HEEDA balm spread softly as soon as it met skin warmth and left a fresh finish after washing off, and the area around the nose felt smoother. An easy, low-irritation balm cleanser for combination-oily skin that worries about blackheads.

Written Sep 7, 2024Product provided
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Cleansing balm for makeup removal on dehydrated oily skin: HEEDA

HEEDA Jirisan Moist Charcoal Cleansing Balm is a vegan charcoal cleansing balm that the writer used on dehydrated oily skin. The balm is rolled over the face for about 30 seconds and then emulsified with water, using about 1/3 of a spatula for sunscreen or light makeup and 1/2 for heavier makeup. After washing, HEEDA's balm left less of the tight, dry feeling that usually had the writer reaching straight for lotion.

Written Sep 8, 2024Product provided