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I wanted to love this… but it’s complicated.
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I wanted to love this… but it’s complicated.

 

Let me start with the good: it’s soothing, super gentle, and doesn’t irritate my skin even when it’s feeling extra sensitive. 

And I really respect the clean formulation — no harsh alcohols or artificial fragrance.

 

BUT. The texture is much runnier than I expected, almost watery-milky, and if I don’t massage it in carefully, I’m left with this faint tacky feeling that doesn’t go away. 

 

Maybe it’s my skin type (combo/oily), but I noticed my pores looked a little congested on days I used a thicker SPF or skipped toner underneath.

 

It’s not a bad product at all. 

In fact, I’d still recommend it to dry or very sensitive skin types who want lightweight hydration. But for me, it’s just not the effortless daily go-to I thought it would be. 

 

More of a “use when skin is mad at me” type of product.

I wouldn’t blame you for giving it a try tho.

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    Influencer
    24 days ago
    yeah no the stickiness annoyed me too, especially mid-day like pls stop clinging
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    Influencer
    23 days ago
    Especially now the weather is getting hotter & more humid, I literally CANNOT stand the stickiness
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    Influencer
    24 days ago
    why did it make my SPF separate?? 💔 I was rooting for u
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    Influencer
    24 days ago
    Hmm i didnt notice that 🤔 it may be due to your sunscreen... what sunscreen have you used with this?
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    Influencer
    23 days ago
    Yes I thought it was supposed to help with all the routines after it???
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    Influencer
    23 days ago
    Personally taking time to absorb it helped A TON. I hated it until I actually gave it time
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    Influencer
    23 days ago
    Ain't got time to take time when I'm rushing in the morning (which is basically every day) 😅😅
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    Influencer
    24 days ago
    y’all keep hyping this and now I feel gaslit 😐😐😐😐😐
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    Influencer
    24 days ago
    I still keep it around for emergencies but def not everyday-friendly for me
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    Influencer
    24 days ago
    Same w/ u! It's just my 911 for the breakouts
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    Influencer
    24 days ago
    I've seen a lot of ppl saying exactly what you two are saying.
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    Influencer
    23 days ago
    Yes I noticed it helped a little with my skin texture (rather than the barrier) but I wouldn't use it every day....I use it every other day only in the morning
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    Influencer
    24 days ago
    not horrible but also… not for oily skin girlypops. it just sits there like
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    Influencer
    24 days ago
    My quick review here,

    pros
    + sinks in beautifully without grease
    + actually calms irritation
    + works under all my sunscreens
    + clean ingredient list

    cons
    - not moisturizing enough for winter
    - bottle design wastes product
    - hrd to find outside Korea
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    Influencer
    24 days ago
    Wait does the tackiness go away if you layer it over a hydrating toner? Also, how does this compare to the Soon Jung emulsion for sensitive skin? Trying to decide between them!
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    Influencer
    24 days ago
    Appreciate for your honesty
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    Influencer
    24 days ago
    Ugh I feel this so hard. The tackiness drove me nuts! I kept using it hoping my skin would adjust but nope. Now it just sits in my skincare for occasional flare-ups. Such a bummer because the ingredients list is so great😮‍💨😮‍💨
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