
About this product
A luxurious oil-based cleansing balm formulated with sea buckthorn, olive oil, and grapeseed oil, designed to remove makeup and sunscreen while nourishing the skin.
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Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, PEG-8 Isostearate, Cera Microcristallina (Microcrystalline Wax/Cire Microcristalline), Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil, Ceresin, Synthetic Wax, Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil, Diospyros Kaki Fruit Extract, Aniba Rosaeodora (Rosewood) Wood Oil, Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Peel Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer
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7 experts · Strong agreementWhat the gurus are saying
This balm melts into a soft, sherbet-like texture that dissolves makeup and sunscreen effortlessly without leaving a waxy residue or film on the skin, earning consistent praise for leaving skin feeling supple and nourished rather than stripped. One expert found the essential oils and fragrance unnecessary and felt it left a sticky finish that was hard to rinse, while the broader consensus celebrates the sensorial experience and the rich oil blend's ability to cleanse while moisturizing, making it especially beloved by those with drier or combination skin. The main trade-off: it carries a premium price, though a little goes a long way and the large size lasts several months.
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A luxurious oil-based cleansing balm formulated with sea buckthorn, olive oil, and grapeseed oil, designed to remove makeup and sunscreen while nourishing the skin.
Mostly yes. 6 of the 7 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 80%.
Then I Met You Living Cleansing Balm holds a Guru Score of 80%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 7 independent expert reviewers we have collected. At least one expert has named it a Top Pick in its category.
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