TIRTIR Hydro Boost Enzyme Cleansing Balm 120ml
Hydro Boost Enzyme Cleansing Balm, TIRTIR's oil-to-balm cleanser with Niacinamide and Centella Asiatica. It is part of TIRTIR's Korean-market skincare lineup.
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- Suited to
- Normal to oily skin needing a thorough but gentle cleanseSkin prone to clogged pores or visible textureSensitive skin that reacts to stronger sulfate-based cleansers
- Helps with
- The first step of a double cleanse to remove makeup and sunscreenSkin that feels stripped after a standard oil cleanserA calming-forward oil cleanse for sensitive or reactive skin
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How it works
The balm melts from a solid oil base, carried by rice bran, camellia seed and jojoba oils, into a lightweight cleansing oil on contact with warm skin, lifting makeup and sunscreen before the second cleanse. Niacinamide, Allantoin and Panthenol sit in the base for calming, alongside fermented ingredients (Bifida and Lactobacillus ferment filtrates) and Centella Asiatica Extract, so the first cleanse does not strip the skin the way a purely oil-based balm can. It is meant to be rinsed thoroughly with lukewarm water rather than hot, since hot water alone can undercut what a gentler surfactant base is built to avoid. This particular listing is the 120ml size TIRTIR sells for the line, packaged and formulated for the Korean market rather than a separate US release.
Key benefits
- Oil-to-balm texture that melts on skin contact
- Rice bran, camellia and jojoba oils carry the cleanse
- Niacinamide, Allantoin and Panthenol for calming
- Fermented ingredients and Centella Asiatica in the base
- Sourced with intact Korean-market packaging and batch coding rather than repackaged for a US-only release
Key actives
NiacinamideTone and texture
A well-studied B3 vitamin derivative that Korean formulators lean on for evening tone and refining the look of surface texture, and it sits high enough on this row's own ingredient list to be doing real work.
Centella Asiatica ExtractCalming botanical extract
A whole-plant Centella Asiatica extract, the calming botanical at the centre of Korean cica skincare, carrying the plant's full profile rather than an isolated single compound.
PanthenolProvitamin B5, soothing
Provitamin B5, a staple soothing and moisture-holding ingredient across Korean toners, serums and creams, chosen for how reliably well most skin tolerates it.
AllantoinSoothing, skin-conditioning
A mild, widely tolerated soothing ingredient long used across Korean skincare to keep a formula comfortable even when it is doing other, more active work.
SqualaneLightweight emollient
A plant-derived emollient that mimics the skin's own natural oils, chosen across Korean formulas for a lightweight, fast-absorbing feel rather than a heavy, greasy one.
Do I still need a second cleanser after this?
Yes, for a full double cleanse. This balm is the oil-based first step meant to lift makeup and sunscreen; a water-based cleanser afterward removes any remaining residue and sweat. This is general guidance rather than a fixed rule, so adjust it based on how your own skin or the product itself responds.
Will this leave an oily residue?
Adding a small amount of water before rinsing emulsifies the balm into a milky texture that rinses cleanly, rather than leaving the oily film a straight oil cleanser can. This is general guidance rather than a fixed rule, so adjust it based on how your own skin or the product itself responds.
Is this gentle enough for sensitive skin?
The formula leans on Niacinamide, Panthenol, Allantoin and Centella Asiatica for calming, which is a supportive base, though anyone with reactive skin should still patch test any new cleanser. This is general guidance rather than a fixed rule, so adjust it based on how your own skin or the product itself responds.
Is this the same formula sold in Korea, or a version made for the US market?
This is TIRTIR's Korean-market formula, sourced and shipped with its original Korean-market packaging and batch coding rather than a separate US-reformulated version. Korean Pharmacy stocks the exact SKU sold through Korean retail rather than a substitute built for US shelves, which is the point of buying from a specialist rather than a general beauty retailer.
How should I store this to keep it in good condition?
Keep the cap or compact closed between uses and store it away from direct sunlight and heat, the same way you would any cosmetic. A cool, dry spot such as a drawer or cabinet keeps the texture and finish consistent for longer than leaving it exposed on a warm windowsill or in a hot car.
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Where this unit came from
- 1Seoul
Bought as Korean-market stock - 2Customs
Duty paid by us before it enters the US - 3California
Ships domestically, no international leg
We stock the version of a formula that is sold in Korea, not the release a brand prepares for another market under the same name.
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How to use
- Scoop a small amount with dry fingers or a spatula, warm it between the palms, then massage over dry skin to dissolve makeup and sunscreen. Add a little water to emulsify before rinsing, and follow with a water-based cleanser for the second step.
Worth knowing
- Avoid combining a clay or acid cleanser with a strong exfoliating treatment on the same day.
- Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm rather than hot water, which helps avoid stripping the skin further.
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The first cleanse, without the strip.
Verify your unit when it arrives
Verify your unit when it arrives
Korean-market stock with the original barcode and batch code intact, exactly as it left Korea.
Match the batch code on the box against the code printed on the bottle or tube itself; the two are stamped separately and should agree.
On the unit itself
- The Korean-market barcode, unaltered from the retail package.
- The manufacturer’s batch code, exactly as the maker printed it.
정품Genuine article, Korean-market stock
What professionals say
What professionals say
What skin-care professionals say about the key actives in this formula, quoted from the medical sources linked beside each.
Centella can make your skin appear more hydrated, plumper and healthier.
Samantha Stein, PA-CDermatology physician assistant, Cleveland Clinic Pantothenol is a common ingredient in skin care and hair products I recommend, particularly for people who are prone to dryness.
Taylor Bullock, MDDermatology resident, Cleveland Clinic
1 more professional perspective
Niacinamide helps reduce the appearance of pores in a few ways. By strengthening the skin barrier and improving elasticity, pores appear less noticeable and more even.
Ashlyn YankeAesthetician, Cleveland Clinic
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