about Balm cleansers.
Nothing lifts waterproof mascara and a day of sunscreen quite as pleasantly as a cleansing balm, which melts from a solid scoop into silky oil the moment it meets dry skin. Banila Co's Clean It Zero is the original sherbet balm, and the Banila Co Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm Original clears sunscreen and waterproof makeup in one go while leaving skin moist.
For stubborn eye makeup, the Beauty of Joseon Radiance Cleansing Balm is a buttery rice balm that dissolves waterproof mascara and eyeliner without blurring your vision. Oily, congested skin does well with a green tea and charcoal balm from numbuzin's No.3 line. Each one turns milky with water and rinses clean, ready for your second cleanse. A solid tub never leaks in a bag, and KBeauty Shop sends yours straight from Seoul.
questions, answered.
Which cleansing balm should I choose?
Most people are happy with the Banila Co Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm Original, and sensitive skin can switch to its centella sister, the Banila Co Clean it Zero Calming Cleansing Balm. If clogged pores are your worry, the numbuzin No.3 Pore & Makeup Cleansing Balm With Green Tea And Charcoal is the one. If you prefer a short ingredient list, the Dr.Althea Pure Grinding Cleansing Balm keeps its vegan formula pared back.
How do I use a cleansing balm?
Start on dry skin with dry hands. Take a fingertip of balm, warm it between your fingers and massage it over the face for a full minute, paying attention to the nose and jaw. Add a little water so it turns milky, rinse, then follow with a gel or foam cleanser. Use it in the evening, or any time you have worn sunscreen or makeup.
Does a cleansing balm take off waterproof mascara and sunscreen?
That is the job most people buy one for. Give the massage a full minute so the balm has time to loosen everything, and for waterproof mascara hold a warm, damp cloth over the lashes for a few seconds before you rinse. Keep the eye area slow and light, and finish with a water-based cleanser so nothing is left on the skin.
Can I use a cleansing balm every day?
Yes, every evening, as the first of two cleanses. Mornings rarely need it: what is left on your face after a night's sleep is light enough for a water-based cleanser on its own. For a soft, comfortable finish, give the massage about a minute and rinse with lukewarm water.
