Cleansing Balms

A cleansing balm is a solid balm that will transform into a fluid oil when applying to the face. Ideally a balm will remove all traces of makeup including waterproof mascara and sun cream. With all balms I apply onto clean dry hands and only use a small amount and massage the balm onto dry skin and remove with a warm flannel. Balms are also perfect for all skin types. 

Amazing Face Moringa Cleansing Balm

£34.00

100ml

With cleansing/muslin cloth

I find this cleansing balm does more than other balms I've tried to enhance the appearance of my skin and leaves a quite notable difference overall. My skin feels moisturised and definitely looks bright and clear. It feels luxurious on the skin and smells heavenly! The only annoying issue is the packaging as the plastic lid always cracks. You also have to make sure it is stored in a cool place (definitely not the bathroom! I keep mine in the fridge) as it melts easily. I do use the cleansing cloth with this as you can exfoliate with the more abrasive side on congested areas of the face and the smoother microfiber side for more delicate areas such as under the eyes.

Take The Day Off
125ml
£21.00

This balm is a thinner consistency upon application to the skin as it melts into a lovely and luxurious oil texture. I find this balm in particular perfect for removing eye makeup as it is not so thick, so glides over the eyelashes easily. The Clinique balm is perfect for all skin types and will not irritate sensitive or dry skin. This pot has also lasted me the longest (125ml) compared to the Emma Hardie balm (100ml). 

Cleanse and Smooth Balm
125ml
£20.00
With muslin cloth

The Cleanse and Smooth balm is 100% natural oil based and the only balm out of the four I have tried so far with exfoliating properties in the form of tiny oatmeal grains.  I like the packaging of this balm in the handy squeezable tube which comes with a muslin cloth. You can also buy a smaller size tube (40ml - £10) so this is ideal to take on holiday and for travelling in general.  

97% Organic Hot Cloth Cleansing Balm
65ml
£8.99
With muslin cloth

I found the consistency to be quite thick and greasy and not so fluid when applying to my face, so because of this I didn't try the muslin cloth it came with as I thought it was too rough and wouldn't be able to remove the balm properly. It was still hard to remove with a warm/hot flannel which afterwards felt like there was a layer of film left on the skin. I don't think this balm is ideal for combination skin types (as I am) and it seemed to break me out. I did however like the scent.