About this product
A cleansing balm with a twist-scoop dispenser designed to remove makeup and sunscreen as a first cleanse step.
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The Guru Index verdict
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✓Approved · 70%What the gurus are saying
Gurus consistently praise the innovative packaging for keeping hands clean and mess-free, and confirm the balm effectively breaks down makeup and sunscreen. The core complaint is that the formula itself is average compared to competing balms and even Dr. Althea's own Pore Refresh variant, which reviewers found superior in both performance and ingredient quality. The clever packaging appeals to those bothered by traditional scooping, but doesn't compensate for a formula that feels generic.
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Full ingredients
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Synthetic Wax, PEG-10 Isostearate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Madecassoside, Centella Asiatica Extract, Asiaticoside, Water, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin
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