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- Hwahae UserFeb 26, 2020Dry SkinSensitive SkinAtopic Skin
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ConsThe brush is too sensitive and you have to use an expensive one. It has a lot of powder fallout and gets all over your clothes when you apply it. You have to be mindful of that.
TipIt's great for lying about not wearing any makeup ^^
- Hwahae UserJun 19, 2019Combination SkinSensitive SkinAcne Skin
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ConsI wash my hands thoroughly in the restroom and apply the product by hand, but the inconvenience of having to reapply makeup is the most disappointing aspect.
- 25*****Mar 7, 2019Dry SkinSensitive SkinInner DrynessWrinkles/Elasticity
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ConsWhen I used it with Zeroid, it was super oily, but when I used it with Primera, it still looks nice and glowy. And it's less drying. But it did emphasize the wrinkles a bit, though it's fine with a good skincare routine. It's inconvenient to carry around, and the powder flies around and falls on my clothes.
TipIt seems like what cream you use is important... When I apply it with a brush, it adheres well, but there's some wrinkling, so I just pat it on with a puff.
rh****Nov 23, 2018Dehydrated SkinSensitive SkinBrightening/Dark SpotsDark CirclesEnlarged PoresReview under verification
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ConsIt's too dry in the winter, so after scrubbing off the flaky skin, it's all powdery... Finally found the right cushion, so I'm graduating from the Every Day Mineral! I'll post a review on that next. (I'm a bad person who praises something as great and then tears it down when I find something even better.) When I blow my nose, it disappears... 😢 There's no darkening, but the makeup flies off. Due to the weak coverage... I really empathize with the post among the best reviews that said the coverage doesn't work, and the makeup ends up a mess even though I keep applying it! 😂 In fact, it does tone up, but the coverage is almost non-existent. It's better than just wearing sunscreen, but... (It looks like I'm wearing makeup, but after more than 6 hours, it's questionable.) The makeup flies off, so touch-ups are a must after lunch, but with this, touch-ups are impossible... If I try to touch it up on top, it gets messy. (Is it because I applied too much?) I have to wipe it all off except the eye area and redo it, but I'm too lazy to bother with touch-ups. Compared to those who do full makeup, I may look shabby, but what can I do with my sensitive skin? I'll just have to adapt. (I want to use a cushion... I'm envious of the convenient portability.)
TipI apply it by tapping and rolling with the Real Techniques buffing brush. I use a commercial concealer for the dark circles and around the mouth (Wake Make).
- Hwahae UserOct 26, 2018Combination Skin
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ConsAs lightweight as it is on the skin, the coverage is almost non-existent. And since it's a powder, the 'dewy egg yolk' look is simply not possible. I do sometimes miss that luminous, glowy effect.
TipBeing a powder, it's easy to mix and match different shades to create your perfect color match. You can buy multiple colors and blend them to find the right one for your skin.
- Hwahae UserSep 27, 2018Combination SkinSensitive Skin
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ConsBut when I used Bare Minerals, it was really non-irritating. There was no irritation at all when I removed my makeup, and even after sweating a lot outside and coming back in, I didn't get any breakouts. But this one stings a bit. I'm not sure why it stings - maybe because it has more mica content than Bare Minerals? Or maybe because it doesn't have zinc oxide? I can feel a bit of irritation when I'm applying it (just the contact area). And it's definitely drying. After removing it, my skin gets a bit red. So there seems to be some irritation. If anyone knows the cause, please let me know.
- Hwahae UserJun 8, 2018Combination SkinSensitive SkinAcne SkinAtopic Skin
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ConsIf you make the base too dewy, it can look patchy or clumpy. The coverage is a bit lacking compared to other formulas... Sometimes I lightly cover with a regular formula and use it as a finishing powder as well as for coverage.
TipFor those struggling to choose a product color, the first number indicates the brightness (the closer to 0, the lighter the tone), and the following letter indicates the undertone (N: neutral, W: warm = golden, C: cool = rosy).
- li*******May 31, 2018Combination Skin
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This review was written by a Hwahae Trial Reviewer who received the product for free and evaluated it with a sense of representing Hwahae. The review is completely unbiased and honest, with no guidelines or restrictions. Trial Reviewers' reviews undergo the same strict verification process as regular reviews, and if they don't meet our standards, revisions will be requested.Pros1. There is no pore clogging. The powder lightly settles on the pores. If you apply a primer and layer it several times, even those with large pores like me can be covered almost unnoticeably. 2. The colors are diverse, so you can achieve a natural-looking makeup that matches your skin tone. However, you may have to try many different shades to find the one that suits your skin best. 3. I always use the em Pearl Finishing Powder when I do my makeup, and that seems to contribute to the good longevity. The makeup also doesn't break down messily, but rather just fades away. 4. They say it's good for the skin. I didn't have major breakouts even when using BB creams, so I can't say for certain that this is better for the skin, but it does seem to be good.
Cons1. My skin looks a bit dry. Sometimes I want to achieve a dewy, luminous skin look, but the pearl finishing powder can look a bit unnatural. It does become more natural as it mixes with the skin's oils over time, but since my skin is combination, my nose gets shiny while my cheeks are dry... That's why lately I've been using a luminous blush or highlighter to naturally brighten my face at the end. 2. Finding the right color match can be challenging at first. It can be hard on the wallet. 3. Using a powder product can be a bit inconvenient. The powder tends to fly everywhere, so I actually do my makeup in the bathroom ^^;; And when I breathe in the powder through my nose... I worry it might not be great for the lungs, so try to hold your breath as much as possible. 4. Maintaining the brushes is a hassle. Despite these drawbacks, the major benefits are the near-absence of pore clogging and the natural-looking skin finish and lightweight coverage. The inherent downsides of powder foundations are just unavoidable. I think I'll be sticking with this for quite a while (maybe forever?^^).
TipThe em concealer is great for covering the reddish areas around the nose.
- Hwahae UserAug 18, 2017Combination SkinAcne Skin
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This review was written by a Hwahae Trial Reviewer who received the product for free and evaluated it with a sense of representing Hwahae. The review is completely unbiased and honest, with no guidelines or restrictions. Trial Reviewers' reviews undergo the same strict verification process as regular reviews, and if they don't meet our standards, revisions will be requested.Pros✔There are no skin troubles. This is the part I look at the most when buying makeup. Most of the makeup that makes me look pretty ends up making me look ugly after using it for a while, which is an irony. It feels comfortable on the skin and there seem to be no breakouts. ✔The staying power is so-so Foundations like BB creams sometimes crease and make me look older, but this just fades away nicely...
Cons✔Inconvenient to use Since this was my first time using a powder foundation, I spilled it on the desk and got it on my clothes in the beginning. And I end up inhaling it. Even if I'm careful, I still end up consuming it all... ✔Coverage is 1 out of 10 You can say the coverage is practically non-existent. Even when mixing with concealer and powder, the coverage is almost nothing.. It just makes my skin look a bit more matte, which is not what I want. There's no dewy glow or anything. ✔Often applied too thickly It's surprisingly hard to control the amount. I'd think it wasn't enough, so I'd apply more, and then I'd be walking around looking 3 shades darker than my normal skin on the day I first used it. ✔Accentuates flaky skin Even when I apply BB cream, the flaky skin that appears when I have blemishes ends up being very visible.
Tip1. When using, lightly dab the powder brush and apply it in a circular motion. You must shake off the excess powder afterwards. Repeat the process of dapping, shaking off, and applying for a natural finish. 2. Whether liquid or solid, a concealer that can simply cover blemishes and dark circles is best. This foundation is truly a 'bare skin' foundation, so it doesn't cover dark circles. For those of us with acne scars, I don't recommend using it alone. Even for me, it can only cover about half of my scars, and it's still difficult sometimes. 3. Dewy and hydrating finishes clash with this foundation. Finish with a light, semi-moist setting, then apply the foundation... Otherwise, it just clumps up. 4. Since the coverage is so sheer, I ended up just applying the BB cream and not using this foundation at all...?ㅋㅋㅋㅜㅜㅜㅜ
mi********Jun 15, 2017Oily SkinSensitive SkinAcne SkinAtopic SkinReview under verification
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ConsThe case does look a bit cheap, and to get the product out, you have to flip it over while the lid is closed and tap the back part. Using it this way, the case gets dirty easily.
TipAmong the reviews I've written, this goes perfectly with the Happy Bath sunscreen. The Happy Bath sunscreen gives a subtle glow, and when I apply powder on top, it makes my skin look naturally good.
