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We spend a lot of time thinking about what goes on our skin—serums, sunscreens, foundations, concealers, setting sprays…the works! But what about taking it all off? Because as important as your skincare and makeup routine is, how you remove it is also very crucial. If you’re a member of the micellar water fanclub, or the cleansing oil fanclub, we won’t judge; however, we are forever fans of the cleansing balm. The sheer ease with which a good cleansing balm can remove even the heaviest of make-up is impressive. Heavy sunscreens, waterproof mascaras, full-coverage foundations…it all comes melting down with these smooth, buttery balms. What’s also noteworthy is how most cleansing balms have a hydrating formula that doesn’t strip the skin off its natural oils, or feel too drying. On the contrary, it nourishes the skin. Here are our top picks for the best cleansing balms to try.
If you’ve been here for a while, you probably know that we are a big advocate for Korean beauty brands. Koreans have a long-term approach to skincare, rather than focusing on quick fixes. One K-Beauty brand that we’re loving right now is Tirtir. Our pick is the Tirtir Hydro Boost Enzyme Cleansing Balm. It gets rid of make-up beautifully! With ingredients like rice, niacinamide, and probiotics, it also tightens pores, clears skin, and strengthens skin barrier. What’s more, it also has mild exfoliating properties that reduce blackheads and whiteheads!
Next on the list is the Good Grease Cleansing Balm, from one of our favourite homegrown beauty brands, d’you. With moisturising ingredients like fermented oils and mango seed butter, this balm is deeply hydrating. Bonus? It comes in a cool refillable dispenser jar that dispenses the product when you twist it.
Another balm that effortlessly melts heavy, full-coverage, and waterproof make-up is the Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm from Clinique. It’s hydrating, yet doesn’t clog pores. It also comes in a charcoal variant that helps in detoxifying, reducing excess oil, and unclogging pores.
Another one of our favourite K-Beauty brands, Beauty of Joseon has some great products. We’re currently loving the Radiance Cleansing Balm. It has Rice bran, which makes it super hydrating, and a particularly great pick for people with dry skin.
As the name suggests, the Forest Essentials Deep Moisture Cleansing Balm works great for providing moisture. It has ingredients like Avocado butter, Kokum butter, and Argan butter, which deeply nourish the skin, and makes it softer and more supple.
And for all the vegan girlies, this one is a great pick. Vegan and cruelty-free, this cleansing balm has a bunch of ingredients that support skin barrier, including hyaluronic acid, ceramides, and peptides. They also improve skin texture, and make the skin more vibrant and hydrated.