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- sn************Jun 24, 2024Oily SkinSebum/BlackheadsEnlarged Pores
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ConsIt's not suitable for sensitive skin. It's quite irritating. When this got in my eyes, I almost died for real. My eyes were really, really painful, and I almost had to go to the emergency room. I cried a ton and it eventually resolved... Be careful.
- 77*****Jul 5, 2021Dehydrated SkinSebum/BlackheadsEnlarged Pores
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ConsSince it's a scrub, I haven't been able to use it as often as I thought, and I'm disappointed that I haven't finished it yet.
- Hwahae UserApr 16, 2019Oily 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.ProsMy life scrub! As a man, I need exfoliation, exfoliation. I heard it hammered into my ears, but my skin was so sensitive. Even if I used gel or mud products in addition to the scrub, my skin was so irritated. But this friend I met in the meantime had no irritation at all!! So I'm already on my third purchase, and the smooth feeling after scrubbing is great and the peach-like scent is nice. I use it about twice a week, and for sure, after using it, the blackheads are gone too, so I'm very satisfied with this product. I don't write many reviews, but this is the first time I'm giving a 5-star product.^^
ConsThe only downside is that the cream? that comes with the scrub doesn't seem to wash off well ㅠ I like to scrub until my skin feels squeaky clean, but on some days I can't help but.. Other than that, I'm very satisfied.
TipGuys, be sure to use it on days when you've been exercising or outdoors for a long time, when you've been covered in a lot of dust! They say that if the exfoliation is not done properly, you can get small pimples on your skin!
- mi**********Apr 14, 2019Combination SkinAcne Skin
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ConsThe downside is that it is quite irritating. I don't have any issues with my skin, so I've been continuing to use it, but for those with sensitive skin, it might be difficult to use... The scrub particles are also extremely large and don't dissolve, so if you scrub with too much force, your skin may hurt. When using it, it's important to apply gentle pressure, roll it along the grain of your skin, and have patience while scrubbing. And while the scent was lovely at first, after continued use, it became overpowering - the fragrance is quite strong. That's something to keep in mind.
TipThe product has the highest scrub effect index printed on the back of the container... If you have sensitive skin, I recommend checking the scrub effect index at an offline store like Olive Young before purchasing and choosing a GENTLE~MODERATE product. Also, I've been using this product not only for my skin but also as a lip scrub, and it's really great. I apply a generous amount of Vaseline the night before, then gently roll it on in the morning and apply lip balm - my lips stay moisturized all day long🤭 I think it can also be used as a body scrub substitute.
- Hwahae UserMar 9, 2019Combination SkinSensitive SkinAcne Skin
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ConsIf you scrub too hard, it can be painful, and if you don't rinse it off properly, there might be some residue left on your forehead or in your hair. The texture is a mix of cream and granules, so after cleansing, there might be a slightly slippery or sticky feeling, which isn't very pleasant. In that case, it's better to use a cleansing foam to wash your face one more time.
TipThe key is to gently roll it on your skin. I use it with a bit of lukewarm water, massaging it in. I put a little more pressure when scrubbing my nose, and it feels so refreshing! My blackheads have also decreased. After using this, I follow up with a cleansing foam, preferably one that contains white clay or can absorb pore impurities.
- dk******Feb 23, 2019Oily SkinAcne Skin
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ConsThe granules are quite large, so it feels quite irritating, but there weren't any visible reddening or anything like that. However, since it's not a water-soluble type, even after rinsing repeatedly, the granules remain on my face and hairline. Until then, I had been using a water-soluble type, and I tried the St. Ives Body Wash, which I really liked, but I didn't realize how inconvenient the non-water-soluble type would be. It's okay if I wash my hair as well (although there are still some granules left on the days I use the scrub), but if I just do facial cleansing and skincare without washing my hair, the granules keep coming out from somewhere, and it drives me crazy. It's no exaggeration to say that I'm writing this review because of this issue. I won't be repurchasing.
- Hwahae UserJan 6, 2019Dry SkinSensitive Skin
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ConsThe only downside, hmm well, the particles are a bit large? But even that is not really a big issue, I just wish they were a bit smaller.
TipGently!!!!!!! Absolutely!!!!!!! Rolling!!!!!!Gently!!!!!!!!!
- Hwahae UserDec 25, 2018Oily SkinAcne Skin
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ConsNo troubles at all, it's great. The only downside is that it's a bit more expensive in Korea than in the US.
- ds*******Dec 9, 2018Combination SkinAcne Skin
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ConsFirst disappointing point = It's a shame that 3 out of the 20 main ingredients are concerning... But it's still usable, so it's okay.
- Hwahae UserNov 27, 2018Oily 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.ProsThis is the first time I've used a face scrub, and there's no irritation at all. After using it, my skin feels clean, soft, and refreshed. I bought it at Olive Young during a 50% sale, so it was very affordable.
ConsSince it seems to suit my skin well, I don't have any complaints.