Hi everyone😊. This topic might have already been discussed, but I’d appreciate your help and advice. Which products or ingredients help reduce the visibility of pores? I know pores don’t open/close but I know the visibility of it can be managed.

Visible Pores

This cleansing balm is awesome- yet there are a few cons I’d like to mention:

CONs😕
- Pricey
- Stings my eyes occasionally 
- It is fragranced so it might not work well for those with sensitivities to fragrance

Regardless of the above, I truly love this cleansing balm & definitely recommend! 

WHAT IS IT?👀
Gentle cleansing balm that melts into an oil. Breaks down makeup, sunscreen & oils. Best suited as a makeup remover/ first cleanse. Suitable for all skin types🥳

PERSONAL EXPERIENCE🙋🏽‍♀️
Okay, so I am very picky when it comes to oil cleansers esp balms😩

I don’t appreciate oil cleansers that:
1. Leave a film/residue on the skin
2. Dries out/strips my skin
3. Clogs my pores & causes breakouts

I can confidently say this balm cleanser does non of the above💃🏻. It’s incredibly gentle, it smells lovely & effectively breaks down spf & makeup. I must also admit it’s my first ever Korean cleansing balm & I love it🥳. It didn’t really sting my eyes unless I have really stubborn waterproof mascara/eyeliner on. It doesn’t leave a film on my skin after rinsing which is amazing🥰. It felt really good on my skin & left my skin feeling soft, smooth & clean! It melted down well & emulsified well. A little goes a long way & I’m very happy I tried this one! Love Beauty of Joseon products & the balm cleanser did not disappoint💛

REPURCHASE- Yes
WORTH A TRY?- Absolutely!
RECOMMEND- Yes! I think everyone may enjoy this one🥰

FEEL & FINISH? 
- White solidified oil
- Scoops out like sorbet 
- Melts down seamlessly into a silky oil
- Housed in a white screw cap container 
- No residue/film
- Soft, clean & radiant skin

FRAGRANCE?
- Yes- I think I might have the older version
- Soft perfumy floral scent 
- Not overpowering at all

HOW DOES IT WORK WITH OTHER PRODUCTS? 
- 🥰
- No residue/film after rinsing

PROs👏🏽
- Effectively breaks down makeup & spf
- Non drying/stripping
- No residue/film
- Gentle 
- Skin looks radiant
- Pleasant scent
- Longevity (little goes a long way)
- Travel friendly 
- Feels so silky on my skin 


Its not a bad product at all. I just think some who have sensitivity to fragrance may not enjoy it. Unless that, its awesome. 

WHAT IS IT?👀
Gel cleanser that is soothing & gentle. It’s formulated with La Roche-Posay Thermal Spring Water and cleanses SPF, sebum & dirt from the day. It’s best suited for oily, sensitive skin🥰

PERSONAL EXPERIENCE🙋🏽‍♀️
Oooh this is a goodie🥰. This 1 didn’t disappoint! This is really gentle & does not leave my skin feeling stripped/ squeaky clean. Instead my skin feels clean, refreshed & soft. It lathers really well so a little goes a long way! It doesn’t leave a film/residue after rinsing which is great. It didn’t sting my eyes at all👏🏽. It’s formulated for oily, sensitive skin, however, there is added fragrance (Not strong/lingers) so that should be noted. The fragrance doesn’t bother me neither does it irritate my skin. It’s really effective as an AM cleanser & your 2nd cleanse! This one is a winner! It’s a really nice gel cleanser that does what it claims to do. I definitely recommend it to those who enjoy gentle, gel cleansers that foam😊

OVERALL- 8.5/10
REPURCHASE/PURCHASE THE FULL SIZE- Yes, probably the mini again because a little goes a long way
WORTH A TRY? Yes
RECOMMEND -Yeah! For all who want a gentle but effective cleanse!

FEEL & FINISH? 
- Transparent, Viscous, liquidy gel 
- Lathers really well
- Housed in a blue squeeze tube
- Clean refreshed skin 
- Doesn’t leave my skin feeling dry/tight

HOW DOES IT WORK WITH OTHER PRODUCTS? 
- 👏🏽
- Products don’t foam after the cleanser is rinsed 

FAVOURITE QUALITIES🥰
- Gentle
- Non-stripping
- Effectively cleanses 

FRAGRANCE & ALCOHOL?
- Soft floral scent 
    -  Not overpowering (I like it 🥰)
- EO Free

PROs👏🏽
- Effective cleanse 
- Non stripping/drying
- No squeaky clean feel 
- Lathers well
- Accessible 
- Little goes a long way 
- Does not sting the eyes
- Mini travel friendly
- Mini is affordable IMO

A few cons to note:

CONs😕
- Stung my skin when I experienced irritation
- EO- may be sensitising

Regardless, I genuinely enjoy it when my skin barrier is healthy. 


WHAT IS IT?👀
Wash off gel mask formulated with Heartleaf, Centella & Niacinamide. Aims to brighten, calm & soothe skin😌

PERSONAL EXPERIENCE🙋🏽‍♀️
So I really like this mask but I’m also a bit disappointed. Let me explain😅

I accidentally scratched my face while cleansing (I-😂🤷🏽‍♀️) & it left a red mark. After 20 minutes of this mask, the redness significantly reduced & was barely noticeable🤩. This mask is great to have & use for a pick me up during the week & to calm down redness, BUT it didn’t do well when my skin was irritated🥲. It burned & stung the irritation . To be fair, it does say on the instructions to not use on irritated skin so that was my bad. On the flip side-I don’t understand then, with the above mentioned how it’s marketed to “alleviate irritated, sensitive skin” yet it says not to use it on irritated skin🤨(Is it just me?)
Regardless, I genuinely enjoy this mask, but I really hoped I could have used it under any skin condition. Maybe if the EO were omitted it would be different🤷🏽‍♀️. All in all-It feels really good on healthy skin(cooling & calming & relaxes my skin). It didn’t irritate my healthy skin/strip my skin when I rinsed the product off. It rinses well (no residue) & my skin feels soft, refreshed & brighter. I really like this mask but it’s a pity I personally can’t use it to calm irritation🥺

Have you tried this mask? Did you have a different experience?Lmk🥰

OVERALL- 7/10
REPURCHASE-Yes
WORTH A TRY? Yes
RECOMMEND- Sure, if you’re not sensitised to EO

KEY INGREDIENTS🧐
- Centella 
- Heartleaf
- Niacinamide 

FEEL & FINISH? 
- Green gel w/ bits of herbs & leaves
- Dries down to a sticky finish
- Rinses of easily
- Finish- Refreshed skin

FRAGRANCE?
- Yes, fragrant EO

FAVOURITE QUALITIES🥰
- Cooling & Calming

HOW DOES IT WORK WITH OTHER PRODUCTS? 
- 👌🏽
- No residue after rinsing

PROs👏🏽
- Cooling
- Calming
- Reduces redness
- Feels good on healthy skin
- Rinses well 
- Longevity (Tub lasts a while)
- Thin layer will suffice
- Gentle
- Relaxing
- 100ml

I love this serum so much! I must note that it does have a sticky finish especially while its drying down, however, it dries down to a ntural finish! 

Serum that offers hydration to dry & dehydrated skin. Formulated w/ thermal water, sodium hyaluronate & glycerin to hydrate & plump the skin. Best suited for all😊

PERSONAL EXPERIENCE🙋🏽‍♀️
Amazing👏🏽
This serum is incredibly hydrating. I love how it makes my skin look & feel. It’s lightweight serum with some body to it. It’s best applied on damp skin- so I either put it on directly after my essence/ I’ll dampen my skin with water in a spray bottle as it leaves a sticky/ tacky finish but it doesn’t bother me😅. It makes my skin plump & slightly dewy which I love. What I appreciate the most is that it doesn’t dehydrate my skin further neither does it cause irritation. It calms & soothes the redness & blemishes on my skin. It’s been an amazing addition to my routine & I will certainly purchase it again☺️

Have you tried this HA serum? Lmk down below🥰

OVERALL- 9.5/10
REPURCHASE- For sure
WORTH A TRY? Yes👍🏽 
RECOMMEND- Definitely, it’s a good drugstore option for dehydrated & dry skin! 

FEEL & FINISH? 
- Transparent & lightweight 
- Some body to it (Slightly viscous)
- Housed in a glass pump bottle
- Natural to dewy finish 

FRAGRANCE/EO?
- Fragrance & EO Free

MY FAVE QUALITIES🥰
- Hydrating 
- Soothing

HOW DOES IT WORK W/ OTHER PRODUCTS? 
- 🙌🏽
- No piling/foaming
- Does leave a tacky/sticky finish for me 

GENERAL PROs👏🏽
- Hydrating
- Soothing
- Light weight
- Works well
- Plumps my skin
- Helps with redness 
- Accessible 
- Affordable IMO
- Variety of sizes
- 1 pump is enough for me - longevity

CONs😕
- Not sensitive skin friendly IMO
- Tea Tree EO added
- Tea Tree Scent

Cleansing water formulated w/ 70% tea tree leaf water & oil to cleanse makeup, spf & dirt from the day. Best suited for oily, acne-prone skin😊

PERSONAL EXPERIENCE🙋🏽‍♀️
I first used this cleansing water when I made my first Kbeauty purchase back in early 2020. It was part of the Benton discovery set☺️. It was so nice to have it back in my routine! It’s very watery but cleanses my skin well. I use it on my microfibre round & rinse it off before I go in w/ my 2nd cleanse. It doesn’t sting my eyes/ dry out my skin, leaving it squeaky clean. It works well to gently break down spf, makeup & cleanse the dirt & debris from the day. It has a tea tree scent but it isn’t too strong for me. It didn’t really help w/ my acne back then so I cannot speak on the efficacy regarding that. What I can say, it’s a really nice cleansing water that gently cleanses my skin before I go in w/ my gel cleanser. If you enjoy cleansing water & would like to have a product that could potentially help w/ acne, this is a nice option to try out😀

Have you used this cleansing water/keen on trying it? Lmk in the comments❤️

OVERALL- 7.5/10
REPURCHASE/PURCHASE THE FULL SIZE- Probably the mini again
WORTH A TRY? Yes, if it suits your needs, skin type & budget😊
RECOMMEND- Yeah! Acne prone & oily skin may appreciate it more 

FEEL & FINISH? 
- Transparent & watery
- Natural finish
- Takes off makeup/SPF well w/ a re-useable round
- Clean, refreshed skin 

FRAGRANCE & EO?
- Fragrance free
- Tea tree EO 
- Smells like tea tree-not too strong though 

FAVOURITE QUALITIES🥰
- Gentle
- No irritation

HOW DOES IT WORK WITH OTHER PRODUCTS? 
- 👍🏽
- No residue 

PROs👏🏽
- Gentle
- Effective first cleanse
- No irritation
- Light weight
- Doesn’t sting my eyes
- No residue 
- Can be used as a 2nd cleanse
- Non-stripping

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