I've never been a fan of makeup removers, as they've usually resulted in left over make up or stinging eyes. Until my junior year in college I never really cared all that much for skincare in general, *shocker*, but even when I did start to love it, the idea of an ADDITIONAL step in my admittedly lengthy routine just didn't appeal to me.
And that's where cleansing balms come in. These bad boys do the job of two products. Since learning more about skincare, I've really wanted to try one out, because Cetaphil was just not doing the job of taking off my make up and cleaning my face. Brief side note: I switched back to Cetaphil after running out of a more expensive cleanser, and the difference was pretty apparent. My makeup wasn't being removed entirely, and I developed really sensitive eyes and random dry patches. Now that I've stopped using it they're almost gone and I don't wake up with mascara still on. Take what you will from that. End side note. When the great and powerful Ms. Hirons recommended this one, I decided I wanted to try it pretty much instantly, and once I finally got my hands on it (thanks to a generous younger sister ;) I was not disappointed.
In the pot it is just a solid, white balm, but once you've taken out the small amount you need and start massaging it into your skin it quickly melts into an oil. It takes off every bit of makeup on your face quickly and without hassle, including stubborn waterproof eyeliner and mascara, and you can massage it over your eyes and into your lashes with no fear of stinging. I haven't experienced any break outs or clogging as a result and neither has my sister whom I share it with.
Ingredients: Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Carthamus Tinctorius (safflower) seed oil, Caprylic / Capric Triglyceride, Sorbeth-30, Tetraoleate, Polyethylene, Peg-5, Glyceryl Triisostearate, Water/Aua/Eau-Tocopher-ol, Phenoxyethanol
As you can see it has got no fragrance or mineral oil in it, both big pluses in my book!
I like to use it as my morning cleanse if I'm having a good skin day and my first night cleanse, wipe it off with a hand-hot, wet flannel or muslin cloth, and then go in for the second cleanse with something a little stronger.
So, what are the pros?
Because you need such a small amount it will last for ages.
Good for pretty much any skin type, even sensitive/oily, due to its lack of fragrance and other break out inducers.
Takes off stubborn make up quickly and without stinging.
Not too expensive, I would call it mid range.
Washes off nicely, leaving no residue.
Cons?
Pretty much nothing, but don't use it alone on days when you're looking for something to really nourish your skin. This is a no mess, no faff cleanser without bells and whistles.
Possible hygiene issue with the dipping pot style, but as long as you wash your hands before you cleanse (which you should do anyways) there should be no issue.
Final Score: A-
I would definitely recommend this to anyone who is looking for a cleansing balm/cleanser for taking off make up and leaving their skin soft and clean!
You can find it here for $28.50.
*Disclaimer: I received this as a gift and was not paid to give my opinions. No affiliate links.
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