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- sr*****Mar 3, 2025Dehydrated SkinAcne SkinSebum/BlackheadsInner DrynessEnlarged PoresRedness
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ConsEven in the winter, if the indoor temperature is a bit too warm, the formulation melts... In the summer, it will be melted and difficult to use.
- ve*****Feb 16, 2024Oily SkinWrinkles/Elasticity
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ConsThe plum color is too dark and likely won't sell well in Korea. The color is too dark for most Koreans and makes the wearer look older, so I don't recommend purchasing it. This color is only seen in fashion magazines.
- na***Dec 19, 2023Oily SkinAcne SkinSebum/Blackheads
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ConsThe main downside is the price, which is quite steep...💸 It's the kind of product I'd only consider buying if there's a discount or a gift card available ( ˃̣̣̣̣o˂̣̣̣̣ ) The lack of a reverse function isn't as inconvenient as I had expected, though. And as everyone knows, it does tend to cling to the hair^^,,, Even when I've used it in the summer, it felt a bit stuffy, so I've been using it more during the colder months nowadays ꔛꔛ
- sw*****************May 7, 2023Combination SkinSensitive SkinAcne Skin
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ConsIt's too, too, too irritating to use, so it would be great if this part could be improved
- lo*******Apr 13, 2023Dry SkinSensitive SkinInner DrynessWrinkles/Elasticity
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ConsIf I had to pick something, maybe the price? But there's nothing wrong with it...the plumping effect is a bit weak, I suppose?
TipIt has a good plumping effect
- qu*********Apr 8, 2023Combination SkinSensitive SkinAcne SkinAtopic SkinBrightening/Dark SpotsSebum/BlackheadsDark CirclesInner DrynessWrinkles/ElasticityEnlarged PoresRednessDead Skin Cells
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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.ProsI bought it on sale for less than 30,000 won. The luster is pretty and the color is beautiful too. The case is completely gold, so it looks expensive.
ConsThe price is expensive, and the product doesn't have reverse functionality, so I wish I could just turn it around and use it.
- Hwahae UserMar 30, 2023Normal 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.ProsThe shine is really pretty, and while the color may look a bit intense at first glance, it applies transparently and beautifully! It looks great on its own, and also works well as a top coat over any lip product. It even provides a slight plumping effect, so I'd recommend it for those with dry, flaky lips.
ConsThe price is a bit... Plus, the melting texture means that those who use it a lot will go through it very quickly. In short, the cost-effectiveness is not great.