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Pro Collagen Makeup Melting Cleansing Balm.

Elmus Pro Collagen Makeup Melting Cleansing Balm
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About this product

A balm-to-oil cleansing balm designed to remove makeup, sunscreen, and daily impurities from the skin, formulated with English rose extract, elderberry oil, and padina pavonica.

Guru Score

79%

Yay

5 experts · Moderate agreement
5Gurus
4Yay
0Mixed
1Nay

What they liked

  • Melts away makeup and SPF thoroughly
  • Soft, smooth, hydrated finish without grease
  • Balm-to-oil texture with pleasant scent

What they flagged

  • Pricey at $72 for 100 ml
  • Not more effective than cheaper alternatives

What the gurus are saying

This balm melts away makeup and SPF completely, leaving skin soft and hydrated rather than greasy or tight, and gurus prize it as much for the luxurious ritual and scent as for cleaning power. Apply to dry skin, work it in well, then rinse with water. The main trade-off: at $72 for 100 ml it is pricey, and while the experience and nourishing oils justify the cost for those who want a spa-like moment, it does not clean significantly better than a less expensive balm would.
Synthesized from 5 expert reviews · most recent take November 2025

What the gurus are saying.

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Yay
"I love double cleansing and I am particularly lowkey addicted to Elmus cleansing balm. I have the original. I finished the black cherry. I love them both."
Top Pick: cleansing balm
All 3 takes from Dr. Aleksandra Brown
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"This cleansing balm is my favorite by far. It's a best way to start winding down for the night. It just melts into my skin, removes all traces of makeup, eye makeup, SPF, anything from my skin that I've collected throughout the day is going to be melted off with it. The key point with the cleansing balm is to make sure to apply it to dry skin, lather it in really good, and then wipe it off and wash it with water. The key ingredients in this one is the English rose oolio extract, the elderberry oil, the padina pavonica. It's my go-to for the cleansing balm. It's a must try."
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"This is the Elmus Pro Collagen Cleansing Balm. And it's pricey. $72 for 100 ml jar. It's about $72 per ml. That's not cheap, okay? But it is luxurious. This balm to oil texture that like literally melts away your makeup, your SPF, all the junk from your face. It leaves your skin super soft, smooth, hydrated, not greasy, not tight. The key ingredients here are the English rose oolio extract, the elderberry oil, and padina pavonica. It's more than just a makeup remover. For me it's like a ritual. I love the smell. I love the feel. I have the same routine every single night. This is in my shower. You apply it to dry skin. The way it goes on, the way it smells, the way it cleans. It's just something special for me. It has this really rich texture, the nourishing oils, has this aroma therapy level scent. I really like scents in some of the skincare, which is really an experience for me. So, if you want your cleanser to feel like a mini spa moment, this one's worth the price for that purpose."
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"I love double cleansing and I am particularly lowkey addicted to Elmus cleansing balm. I have the original. I finished the black cherry. I love them both."
Yay
"I've gone through so many jars. [...] If you wear sunscreen and makeup daily, double cleansing is key. And this balm does an incredible job at removing stubborn makeup, sunscreen, dirt, and oil all in one go. It's packed with botanical oils like starflower oil, which is a rich natural source of omega6 fatty acids and gamma linolenic acid, which helps to soften and nourish the skin. Elderberry oil, which is a natural antioxidant that's rich in essential fatty acid, smooths your skin without leaving that greasy feeling. An Optimega oil, which is a balanced blend of pressed wheat germ and oils that help reduce TEWL or transepidermal water loss in the skin to help keep it more hydrated. These oils not only gently dissolve makeup, even your stubborn sticky mascara, but they also nourish the skin while cleansing. The texture here is kind of like a buttery solid balm that melts into a creamy oil upon contact with your skin and then it emulsifies into a gentle milk when you add water. I love using this as part of my winddown nighttime routine. It really feels like I'm taking care of myself, like an important step in my self-care routine when I give myself a massage with this balm every night. This is a great option, too, for dry or mature skin types because it maintains the skin's lipid balance even after washing, never stripping the skin."
Yay
"Another great one for this step is the Elmus Pro Collagen Makeup Melting Cleansing Balm, which is like an oldie but a goodie, but I've been desperate to try this brand properly. It's one of those brands that you like keep for nice, but I'm trying not to do that ever because life's short."
Yay
"I really love the Elmus Pro Collagen Cleansing Balm. I use this a lot, especially if I have a lot of makeup on or I'm using really thick, waterresistant sunscreens that are a little bit more difficult to remove at the end of the day. That's when I will opt for a cleansing balm or even a cleansing oil. But I've actually been using this the most and I really love this. So, if you're looking for a good cleansing balm, this one is really good."
Nay
"I don't think this did a very good job of removing my makeup. I actually left quite a lot of makeup on my face. The ingredients start off with sweet almond oil which is comedogenic for some people, so if you have oily acne prone skin please avoid this product. It's got glycerin in it which is good, it's a humectant, but the downside of this product is insane. It's got lavender oil, coconut oil which again is comedogenic, pelargonium flour, eucalyptus oil, geranium, lemon, and fragrance. They just loaded the boat. Three to four percent of the population get contact dermatitis down to fragrance, so why would you load the product with the thing that people become irritated by? It's purely a marketing gimmick. You smell it and you feel like you're dancing under a rainbow and that's what they're betting on."

Frequently asked.

What is Elmus Pro Collagen Makeup Melting Cleansing Balm?

A balm-to-oil cleansing balm designed to remove makeup, sunscreen, and daily impurities from the skin, formulated with English rose extract, elderberry oil, and padina pavonica.

Is Elmus Pro Collagen Makeup Melting Cleansing Balm worth it?

Mostly yes. 4 of the 5 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 79%.

What is Elmus Pro Collagen Makeup Melting Cleansing Balm's Guru Score?

Elmus Pro Collagen Makeup Melting Cleansing Balm holds a Guru Score of 79%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 5 expert reviewers we have collected. At least one expert has named it a Top Pick in its category.

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