Cleansing balm for dehydrated oily skin: HEEDA Jirisan Charcoal

How did it feel on dehydrated oily skin?

I used it when I was concerned about my skin condition from sweat, sebum, and buildup. The balm was not hard; it felt like sherbet, so I could scoop it out gently with the spatula.

When I massaged it over my face, it melted with body heat and turned oil-like. Once I added water, it emulsified into a milky texture. After cleansing, I felt almost no tightness, so it seemed to leave my skin feeling moisturized.

How did I test its makeup-cleansing power?

I prepared eyeshadow, lipstick, and waterproof eyeliner for a cleansing test. I applied the product, massaged it in, added water to emulsify it, and rinsed.

The makeup I tested came off cleanly. I was worried because waterproof makeup was included too, but in my test, it felt as though it came off without irritation.

What about use and portability?

• For light makeup, I used about one-third of a spatula scoop; for heavier makeup, I used about one-half.
• I gently massaged it over my face for about 30 seconds.
• I added water to emulsify it, then rinsed thoroughly.

I did not throw away the double cap inside the lid and took it along when traveling. It was not bulky and I was less worried about it leaking, so it was easy to carry.

Which ingredients were mentioned?

I checked the original ingredient list for Jirisan charcoal, camellia oil, white rice flower, jojoba seed oil, rice bran extract, green tea water, and Japanese apricot flower extract, among others. The product description stated that it contains 10,000 ppm of Jirisan charcoal, uses a 100% vegan recipe, and is free from 23 ingredients said to cause concern.