
About this product
A luxurious cleansing balm designed to remove makeup, sunscreen, and impurities on dry skin. It melts into an oil when warmed, then emulsifies into milk when water is added, and rinses clean without stripping.
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Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, PEG-8 Beeswax, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sorbitan Stearate, Sambucus Nigra Oil, PEG-60 Almond Glycerides, Silica, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Oil, Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Wax, Glycerin, Lecithin, Borago Officinalis Seed Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Linalool, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Geraniol, Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax, Rosa Multiflora Flower Wax, Tocopherol, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Collagen, Limonene, Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Oil, Fragrance (Parfum), Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Menthol, Eugenia Caryophyllus (Clove) Leaf Oil, Citral
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6 experts · Moderate agreementWhat the gurus are saying
This balm melts away stubborn makeup, waterproof mascara, and sunscreen completely while leaving skin soft and nourished rather than tight or stripped. Gurus praise how it transforms from balm to oil to milky solution, making it an elegant first step in double cleansing, and note it works particularly well for those with water-resistant products or hooded eyelids. One standout: it is polyethylene-free, avoiding the plastic slip agents found in many balms. The main trade-off is texture and scent; a few found it quite thick, and those sensitive to fragrance will want the fragrance-free Naked version instead. At the higher price point, the generous size means it lasts well, though a second water-based cleanser after is still worth doing.
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A luxurious cleansing balm designed to remove makeup, sunscreen, and impurities on dry skin. It melts into an oil when warmed, then emulsifies into milk when water is added, and rinses clean without stripping.
Yes. All 6 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 84%.
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