I know she said as someone with oily skin you won’t lean to oil cleansing balms but as someone with oily skin, I LOVE cleansing balms because they help break down all the oil and build-up my skin gets throughout the day
100%, I'm combo oily but would never give up my oil cleanser! I think the key is just finding one that emulsifies and rinses off well so u don't feel that yucky residue feel
This may be odd, but I'm so thankful you just posted this, Dr. My father is in the hospital because of COVID. They're putting him on a ventilator today, and I need this normalcy. Any kind of normalcy. I look forward to your Saturday videos. ❤ Whoever is reading this, if you are religious/spiritual in any way, please pray for my father to heal and come home.
I love the Clinique Balm. I’ve tried the Drunk Elephant and the Green Farmacy but always go back to the Clinique. I did keep the scooper from the Drunk Elephant and it fits perfectly inside the Clinique jar. Not a heavy makeup wearer but I like how it breaks up sunscreen and mascara without irritation.
@@rushmiar Gonna say this again because you felt the need to post this on several people’s comments. People are allowed to have a nice product and like it, I’m sorry that the Clinique balm hurt you so bad that you need to try and take away joy from others for liking it or being able to have it.
@@orozcoaj69 So funny you mention this, as I just used the Beauty of Joseon one for the first time today after using the Clinique nonstop for years. I don't think the Beauty of Joseon is an exact dupe, but definitely veeeeery comparable. Definitely on the way to becoming my favorite cheaper cleansing balm. Beauty of Joseon is the closest I've found to the Clinique out of all the other popular balms I've tried over the years (Elemis, Farmacy, Heimish, Drunk Elephant, etc.).
@SimplyRini have you tried Then I Met You? I'm trying to decide whether to buy the Clinique or Then I Met You. I have very sensitive skin that generally reacts poorly to skincare with inedible ingredients.
Honestly as someone with extremely oil skin, no combo. I love a cleansing balm, ensure you have a good cleanser to ensure its all off especially if you suffer with clogged pores. I honestly love the Paula’s choice cleansing balm and the clinque take the day off oil.
I cannot tell you how much I appreciate your intelligent, honest reviews. Other dermatologists on You Tube will partner with sponsors and sometimes they will acknowledge that and other times they won’t. So you have no idea if they are being honest or paid. You give very honest and intelligent reviews that I can trust every time. So grateful.
I absolutely LOVE Dr. Shereene Idriss, following her from Greece way back and am SO sad I do not live in NY because I would definitely visit her! Me and my skin, which is oily like a McDonald’s deep fryer. So what I´ve learned, water and oil do not mix. Oil attract oil, so do not be afraid of cleansing balms when you have oily skin!
I adore cleansing balms. Yes, my favorite is the Clinique balm. It’s amazing and rinses away beautifully. I’ve been experimenting with the Paula’s choice, Good molecules, and Versed balms but Clinique still holds the top spot!!
It’ s pity Clinique is not cruelty free, so not for me at all. But want to try Aromatica’ s Cleansing Orange Sherbet, which happens to be vegan as well.
@@rushmiar People are allowed to have a nice product and like it. You even apparently had to seek out several comments to write this on here for the same product lol so I’m sorry that the Clinique balm hurt you so bad that you need to try and take away joy from others for liking it or having it.
As someone with eczema, I reach for Albolene. It's inexpensive and fragrance free. I initially got it to take off waterproof mineral sunscreen, then fell in love with the way it feels when I'm massaging it onto my face. It's also what I reach for when I feel the first sting of eczema.
I prefer Albolene as well. It really does seem to do the best job breaking up waterproof eye makeup and tenacious mineral sunscreen. Yes, it has to be removed with a soft, warm cloth b/c it doesn't emulsify, but my skin feels cleaner after Albolene than any cleansing balm or oil I've tried, including the Clinique (which would still be my top choice for emulsifying first cleansers). I follow with CeraVe foaming cleanser. Boring, but after trashing my skin with trendy products for years, I long for the comfort of the boring and the excellent.
Yes! I love Albolene too! I’ve tried all different kinds in the past and nothing compares to it! A little goes a long way & the amount that you get is awesome! No fragrance or irritating ingredients.
I have a tub of it I got a year or so ago. I’ll try it again I didn’t like it the first time…but I think I need something balmy to remove heavy sunscreens
@@lizzzarduh I have dry skin, and like how my skin feels post Albolene plus cleanser, even on my body in the shower. I've started doing a better job of wearing my sunscreen all over because I no longer dread taking it off. Worst case scenario, if you don't like it, you can use it for an overnight foot mask.
I’ve been using the Clinique for over a year now and love it! I smear it on all over my face, especially eyes. Brush my teeth and then rinse off adding an additional swipe with my makeup removing cloth. Add more water to my face then wash with Cetaphil or CereVe. Anyway…Clinique is awesome!!
I love Good Molecules instant cleansing balm. It has a short list of ingredients & no essential oils. It does have shea butter & sea buckthorn oil. Thanks, Doc!
Just got the elemis one on sale at Ulta. It is my favorite cleansing balm of all time. The texture is just so dreamy unlike any other balm I've used (and trust, I've used a TON). Emulsifies well and breaks down sunscreen super easily. The Beauty Pie Apricot cleansing balm comes in at a close second for me.
I love cleansing balms!! Beauty of Joseon has a wonderful one. I am using Heimish one right now and really liking it. Inkey List cleansing oat balm is great too. You can find unscented or lighter fragrant ones and like with all skin care read the ingredients! The key with cleansing balms is to emulsify.
I’m oily and switched to cleansing oil vs a balm… I wear waterproof sunblock and waterproof mascara. I despise products in tubs/jars, especially in the shower. I will say that I did love the Juno cleansing balm formula, and you can’t beat the price!
I like ELFs Holy Hydration cleansing balm. It has a slight scent that I like. Also love the Inkey List’s Oat Cleansing Balm. Both are great as first cleanses for my dry skin and light makeup use.
I’ve used the Clinique balm for years, it breaks down really well without lumps, is fragrance free, and really effectively takes off makeup and sunscreen. Doesn’t leave a residue whatsoever once washed off, and my skin usually feels really nice and clean afterward. I’ve never tried another balm because I don’t feel like it could get better lol
Thanks for this. I’ve tried a lot and always come back to Clinique’s Take the Day Off balm. It’s not fragranced and just does the job at a pretty reasonable price! But I do love the Farmacy original one.
Clinique’s is the GOAT but I’ve been trying to go cruelty free as much as possible so I’ve looked for alternatives. I love the The Ordinary Squalane cleanser. Good at makeup removal, non irritating, and a good price point.
Sensitive skin with oily t-zone. BIG FAN of the Caudalie cleasing oil (sweet almond, castor, grape seed and sunflower oils) that turns into a milk the moment you add a bit of water in the mix. All the other stuff (micellar water from all brands) or normal milks... leave my skin either stripped or overly triggered.
I use Vaseline as a kind of "cleansing balm", I originally started using it on just my eyelashes because when I was 14 I used the waterproof great lash, Vaseline was the only thing that got it off without destroying my lashes. (I'm 18 now) recently I started using it to remove ALL my makeup and it works great for my sensitive, dry, acne prone skin.
Skin nerd here. Thanks to you… you either confirmed I was doing things right, and/or elevated and educated me more on my skin game. You also helped me with my kids skin. Love you and keep doing what you do, I appreciate it and wait for each video. Love you
Love, love, love the original Elemis balm. It smells like calming herbs to me. I have oily-combination skin and good cleansing routine is a must. Besides melting away makeup, I like to do 5-10 minute face massages with the balm. I noticed that with the massage, the larger pores get cleansed better and the plugs melt away. I have tried cheaper options (body shop) and more expensive ones (Eve Lom) but nothing compares to Elemis. I usually buy it during Ulta or black friday sales when they have 50% off and buy a year worth of product (3-4 jars).
Same. I’m obsessed with the smell and the texture, using it feels like a luxury spa moment in my own bathroom. I just think of it as a self-care/mental wellness expense. 😂
Hi Dr Shereene, regards from CT. Spent the day in NYC yesterday- you are not kidding about the grime and filth…Love your content , quick wit and cheery manner. You make me smile every Saturday morning. Thank you. 😃
Farmacy is my jam! I use it to remove sunscreen and heavy makeup. I love the original scent and recently purchased the unscented and they both get me nice & clean. They have a scooper also and I love that. I'm dry rosacea on my face.
I have dry, sensitive and aging skin and love, I mean love, the Naturium balm. It calms my skin down and actually helps when I have a breakout starting.
Elemis changed my life. Used it for years. Not even mad everyone knows my secret because if everyone goes and buys it they will never ever stop making it and Elemis will never be taken away from me. The rose scented balm is goddessy.
Clinique take the day away user here!! I have very dry + sensitive skin (I have mast cell activation dysfunction) I used to love the Farmacy green clean until I became allergic around the 6th jar. I'm extremely allergic to the elemis one, it has sweet almond oil (I'm allergic to almond) and I cannot try the DE one as it has sweet almond oil. For a very sensitive skin user the clinique one is the best! it's odourless and colourless, I'm on my 5th jar and going strong!
I'm a little late to this show,, but I've really grown to love the glow I get from Naturopathica's Manuka Honey Cleansing Balm. I feel as if I get the benefits of the healing Manuka Honey (real manuka honey) and my face glows for the day when I use it as a mask. Love it!
I LOVE the Clinique cleansing balm (unscented, very oily…breaks down everything without tugging and washes off very well with water)-it’s amazing for full makeup, glitter, long wear lipstick. I don’t use it daily as I’m a minimal makeup wearer during normal times and prefer a micellar water.
I still prefer oils for my 1st cleanse. I ❤️ Hada Labo (J Beauty) cleansing oil in a pump which has that little security clip to prevent leaking for travel.
Yes I’m an cleansing oil girl too 💕 I haven’t tried that one yet but I’ve heard so much about it! I’m trying out the DHC oil right now and I love it! Comes with a security clip too. Never had issues with leaking whilst travelling either
I have extremely dry skin. People tend to recommend cleansing balms to people with dry skin. But in my experience my skin feels more dry after washing my face with a balm but it’s hard to give up on them as i love the feeling and texture of balms. And i want more and more oily skinned people to know about them and stop being afraid of them as it can do wonders for oily skins. Lovely video!
I am a sunscreen wearer and I reapply often. Elemis balm is the only balm that I feel gets through makeup and sunscreen. Melts it away, then I add a little water to make the cleansing milk, and wipe with a warm, soft cloth. Perfection in a jar.
I'm so surprised the banila co clean it balm didn't make it into the list. It's so affordable, is one of the first cleansing balms i ever tried and takes all my makeup off waterproof or not. If you haven't tried it, then you absolutely must give this one a try (and they have different kinds for whatever your skin needs)
I absolutely love to double cleanse. It’s the only way I am able to completely remove mascara and eye shadow. I use a cheap one from Korea and then a regular face wash (from Neutrogena). I have oily skin but I have noticed it gives breakouts. I am so happy you made this video, now I have to pick one product and try!
I use the Elemis one sometimes. I put on dry skin while I’m getting ready for my nighttime shower. Leave on my skin for about 5 minutes while I get ready. In the shower I rinse off. I don’t cleanse a second time because I don’t think it’s needed. My skin is left feeling soft and moisturized. The other thing I use it for is to clean my dirty hands and nails with a nail brush, after gardening. It does a really good job. I do use gloves when I garden but my nails still end up filthy.
Elemis rocks the superb one !!! The only one in list that doesn’t give you itchy eye, blurry vision yet it works great and makes yr skin moisturizes . Try to buy the small size if you have doubts ( $17)
I really love the inkey list oat cleansing balm. I don't use it if I wear heavy makeup, but I do use it for daily makeup and I always use it as a mask for 10 minutes because of the 3% oat kernel oil, colloidal oatmeal, fragrance and essential oil free, and its in a sweet almond oil base. After I wash it off,, my skin always feels so moisturized. I would love a review on that one!! This video was great though, i want to try more of these cleansing balms
I have used the Take The Day Off cleansing balm by Clinique and I love it. Definitely took off all of my makeup, even the stubborn stuff. That was the first one I ever tried and I’ve used a couple different ones since but seem to go back to the Clinique. I used the original balm by Banila Co. called Clean it Zero and got a crazy rash all over my face. A couple of their other formulas however didn’t do that to me, so it was just something about that original formula.
While not a cleansing balm, my favorite is NIOD's Low Viscosity Cleansing Ester. It's been my go to for nearly 6 years, never irritates, no fragrance/essential oils, not to mention it's a huge bottle and one lasts me almost a full year! Not enough people are talking about this product/not aware of it and it's a shame!
So many people have said this but I’m gonna chime in and say the Clinique is def the best of the best I’ve tried. I’ve tried Elemis, Farmacy, Banila, Clean it Zero, Sunday Riley, and I always come back to Clinique cuz it’s just so good. Washes off clean while leaving the skin hydrated and just so effective
combo hormonal acne prone skin here. I have been using “cleansing oil “ever since I start using sunscreen n make up. And ALWAYs do double cleansing - or my combo acne skin can get whitehead/acne. I started with many bottles of Japanese emulsifying cleansing oil. Now, I had used up many bottles of IErno Lazno cleansing oil (the original one) with their black charcoal soap .. it helps with my blackheads too!! EL cleansing system has been a stable for the past 10 years. And my mom for past 5 decades
Thank you for comparing all of those cleansing balms. I have used Clinique, Farmacy, and Elemis. I actually love the original Farmacy balm. It does a nice job and I love the light lime scent.
I’ve been using the Elemis one for a really long time. I like that one the most with Clinique as a close second. I found the same issue with Drunk Elephant, it just didn’t remove anything. I’ve tried some others but I stick to my faves now.
As someone with combination skin prone to acne, I love cleansing balms. I use the Take the Day Off Charcoal from Clinique, and it is such a nice balm I managed to double cleanse and oil grit my nose free from sebaceous filaments. Yes, I know they're a natural structure of the skin, so I do it every other night. My skin didn't break out at all, and I noticed my serums had a tad bit more effectiveness from the extra cleansing. I wouldn't lean on using cleansing oils since I feel I'd make a big mess of myself; anyway, this video was very informative. Thanks doc.
The Elemis one is one of my favorites the Clinique one is really good and the Body Shop one. I tried the farmacy ones and I like them but Elemis rose balm is one of my favorites 💕
Elemis has another cleansing balm which is VERY similar to the one by Then I Met You, it’s called a cleansing butter and it has pumpkin something in it. I love it so much that I bought another immediately after I’d used up the first one. Also a cleansing butter by a Korean brand Banila (the orange one) is very very nice and it smells amazing!
I live in the high desert at 5000 ft. This is great information (as well as the earlier videos about products without Hyaluronic Acid). The air here is so dry, it's a constant struggle to maintain the skin barrier on the entire body!
Ive used all these except Elemis, and also many others like Elf, Im from Fig, the other Farmacy scents, Banila, Heimish and Beauty of Joseon and out of all, BoJ was my favourite for texture, effectiveness and it being non fragranced and so easy dissolve instead of having to rub them so much in your hands
Thank you Dr Shereene. Elemis does a rosewater version of their iconic cleansing balm and this is to die for. I recommend to everyone. I also read a lot about the Then I met you balm does not leave any "blurry" feeling on the eyes when you use it (have not tested myself yet). Thank you for this video as always and I am looking forward to your next one. Xoxoxoxo, Alice
For me: I'm From Fig Cleansing Balm is my Holy Grail 👑. Light, beautiful scent, elegant formulation, washes off beautifully preparing your skin for a cleanser.
I've atarted using ELF holy hydration cleansing balm mostly because of the price point and it's available at my local drugstore. As I'm in Canada so many things are online only purchases for me. I have to admit I've only tried a few but ELF is so far my favourite
I Love the Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm Makeup Remover, does not irritate my skin, I have combo sensitive, works very well removing, make up and spf.
I have dry, sensitive skin and have tried many cleansing balms to no avail (all made my skin feel almost sunburned around my eyes). I use Neutrogena light sesame formula body oil (fragrance free), which works like a charm, is cheaper, and does not irritate my skin. I also use the Mizon One Step Cleansing Water as well.
Of the ones I’ve tried (Elemis and GR being the only ones I didn’t), I also loved Then I Met You’s the most (I have oily skin, btw). I didn’t care for Drunk Elephant’s or Belif’s, and I was so-so on Farmacy’s. Then I Met You’s cleansing balm might be my favourite of all time, actually.
Dr Idriss as a Dermatologist, I would love to hear your thoughts on hand tools like jade/derma rollers, gua sha etc- whether increased circulation in conjunction with balms, cleansers is another key to healthy glowing skin. Or is it all just hype? Ty x
As a person with oily skin, I love cleansing balms and oils as first cleanse as they get all my spf and foundation/base products and remnants of eye make up off. My favs are The body shop Camellia cleansing oil or balm, Drunk Elephant Slai, the Farmacy Green clean (currently have the trio they released), or Decleor Micellar Cleaning oil or Elisabeth Arden Cleansing oil. The good molecules one is really good too but not easily available in the UK.
The Body Shop brand is the first cleansing balm I ever tried and I loved it for years! Only complaint was the container. Tried a few different brands before landing with Clinique take the day off. I really like it a lot and feel like it’s not too expensive compared to some others out there.
I’ve tried almost all of these. The best cleansing balm I have come across is the new Alpha H melting moment one. It’s THE BEST. It has the softest quickest to melt down texture of any balm out there. It’s nicer to use than Then I Met You, and that’s saying a lot.
Another nerd hopping on to sing the praises of Banila Co Clean it Zero!! They have a few formulations, but I’ve only tried the moisturizing (yellow) version, but may try another formula (the revitalizing/teal). I have silicone spatulas that have the scooper on one end and small nubs on the other. Fantastic to scoop product out and also gently massage the skin while spreading the cleanser. Thank you for all your wisdom!!!
Pond’s Cold Cream Makeup Remover - forever and ever, best method to remove SPF, mascara etc - no tugging on the skin. Love the topic & thanks for all info Dr!!
Everytime I hear people mention Ponds I'm incredibly skeptical. I haven't tried it, but because it doesn't seem oil based I assume people who use it don't really wear much makeup at all. For example, I wear sunscreen and foundation and powder, eyeshadow, eyeliner and mascara. Would it be strong enough to melt off all of that? I'm just imagining using so much cream and so many tissues with that.
@@Kay2be2mr hey I do wear full makeup too - Ponds removes all as step one, next I go with wet soft towel and after with CeRaVe cleansing lotions. The combo wins. At least for me. I actually got this routine from others :)
Yes! I like Ponds cold cream for first step. It breaks up everything well (even waterproof mascara) very gently. I like to use a wet microfiber face cloth to wipe off, then a gentle water based cleanser. Some nights if my face is drier I'll skip the second cleanser and add my moisturizer.
I got Clinique take the day off balm as a freebie . I wasn’t sure about it but now I really like it . Take the tiniest amount , warm it in my hands and apply to my face . Rinse off , pat dry gently then use the redness solutions cleanser afterwards ..follow with the rest of my routine
The Clinique one is good, but if you are looking for more affordable options, Elf Holy Hydration balm and Beauty of Joseon Radiance balm are very good, too. They don't leave a film at all, and you can be very gentle on your eye area.
I use cleansing oil in liquid form for my sebaceous filaments, and also if I have any flaking skin, it removes that really easily. My skin isn't usually flaky, but it does struggle a whole lot with desquamation, like, shedding those dead skin cells away that shouldn't still be stuck around. Cleansing oil really helps to get in there and either dissolve that glue that holds it on, or at least get under it to remove it. I use the Softymo DEEP one, rather than the speedy one. Speedy rinses off the face easier, but I am always going in with cleanser/benzoyl peroxide wash afterwards anyway so it doesn't matter, and the deep/thicker oils are better at dealing with sebaceous filaments.
I actually like the Versed cleansing balm. It has a slight eucalyptus scent, but since it is being rinsed off--- there are no problems with irritation for my combo sensitive skin.
I love skin & tonic’s calm clean cleansing balm. My skin hates friction and I find using a balm means my fingers aren’t rubbing directly on my skin but still removes every bit of sunscreen.
Love a cleansing balm - currently using one by Beauty Pie. It works well, but think I'm addicted to the smell of Elemis. So when I finish Beauty Pie-I'm back to Elemis. Thanks for the tips on how to multi-task with these balms.
I’ve also been interested in the Then I Met You cleansing balm. The high price scared me off though. But I’m taking notes while watching this video! 📝 I’m using some facial oils before I use my regular cleansers. I’ve noticed that rosehip oil, safflower oil and oils with linoleic acid in their inci lists are very beneficial to the skin. And as you say about these cleansing balms, to let them sit and do some good for ten to fifteen minutes; that’s what I let my oils do (sometimes even longer, depending on how much time I’ve got). And for those kind of “oil masks”, I sometimes put a couple drops of sea buckthorn oil in the mix (The Ordinary has a very nice sea buckthorn oil and it’s very affordable too!). I sleep with some castor oil and/or rosehip oil on my hands. I also got this “cuticle oil” from my local dollar store, it was sold at a price point equivalent to one dollar, and I just say WOW!! ✨😺✨ Seriously, it’s about 15ml’s of an oil with ingredients such as jojoba oil, argan oil, retinyl palmitate et cetera.. Yes 👏👏👏 I will definitely buy myself a few more vials of that oil the next time I’m there. I use it as an all round beauty oil. Thank you so much for this channel!🌸 It’s very informative yet fun and I’ve learned so much from you and I’m so inspired. For me, skincare is therapy and it might have saved me years of therapy both in time and money. And it’s fun too 😺👏 Thanks!🙏 🙏 🙏 Lots of love ✌️😽💗
Thank you for clarifying this issue. It confirms my thinking that, depending on ingredients, balms can be used for several purposes. It’s all about ingredients for me. Since I use a mineral tinted sunscreen every day, I use the Boscia cleansing oil in combination with the Grown Alchemist foaming cleanser, then I rinse well.
Paula's Choice is a great cleansing balm. I use a bit of micellar water to start the eye make removal process. Then go in with the balm. It takes everything off including sunscreen. No need for a double cleanse. It's unscented and comes in a tube.
I know she said as someone with oily skin you won’t lean to oil cleansing balms but as someone with oily skin, I LOVE cleansing balms because they help break down all the oil and build-up my skin gets throughout the day
100%, I'm combo oily but would never give up my oil cleanser! I think the key is just finding one that emulsifies and rinses off well so u don't feel that yucky residue feel
Same. The Ordinary’s squalane cleanser strips my makeup off perfectly and I follow that up with a water-based cleanser.
Saaame. I’m an oily combo mess and love my oil cleanser for removing my sunscreen :D
I agree that oil cleanser help oily skin, but i think she's specifically meant THICK oil balms that can leave oil residue on the skin.
@@lief5902 which one are you using?
This may be odd, but I'm so thankful you just posted this, Dr. My father is in the hospital because of COVID. They're putting him on a ventilator today, and I need this normalcy. Any kind of normalcy. I look forward to your Saturday videos. ❤ Whoever is reading this, if you are religious/spiritual in any way, please pray for my father to heal and come home.
Stay Strong, I will be praying for him 🙏
Ameen 🙏
Ameen! Sending lots of strength and love your way, I am Muslim and will be praying for him 🤲
So, vaccination didn’t work for your father? Which one did he get? My mom is 86 and she got the Pfizer vaccine.
Praying your father regains health and is free of fear and pain.
If you hate water (or oil in this case) running down your arms when you wash your face add scrunchies to your forearms! It helps a looot
Why didn't I think of that?! Great tip
@@lyn9291 right?? Saw it on Tiktok and have never gone back
Um.. leaving the house to buy scrunchies...
Great idea!
Brilliant idea! Thanks!!
I love the Clinique Balm. I’ve tried the Drunk Elephant and the Green Farmacy but always go back to the Clinique. I did keep the scooper from the Drunk Elephant and it fits perfectly inside the Clinique jar. Not a heavy makeup wearer but I like how it breaks up sunscreen and mascara without irritation.
My problem with Take The Day Off is that it goes rancid. I prefer Drunk Elephant maybe because I don't wear heavy-duty eyeliner
Clinique one changed my all make-up remove procedure 😂 That product works so good :)
@@ebruyldz4680 how do you feel about the polyethylene in it?
Clinique's Take the Day Off is definitely an all star for a reason. I've tried tons of balms and it's truly the best.
@@rushmiar Gonna say this again because you felt the need to post this on several people’s comments. People are allowed to have a nice product and like it, I’m sorry that the Clinique balm hurt you so bad that you need to try and take away joy from others for liking it or being able to have it.
I heard Beauty of Josean is a great dupe. I haven’t tried either so not sure but I think one of the dermatologist here in YT said it 😉
@@orozcoaj69 So funny you mention this, as I just used the Beauty of Joseon one for the first time today after using the Clinique nonstop for years. I don't think the Beauty of Joseon is an exact dupe, but definitely veeeeery comparable. Definitely on the way to becoming my favorite cheaper cleansing balm. Beauty of Joseon is the closest I've found to the Clinique out of all the other popular balms I've tried over the years (Elemis, Farmacy, Heimish, Drunk Elephant, etc.).
@SimplyRini have you tried Then I Met You? I'm trying to decide whether to buy the Clinique or Then I Met You. I have very sensitive skin that generally reacts poorly to skincare with inedible ingredients.
Honestly as someone with extremely oil skin, no combo. I love a cleansing balm, ensure you have a good cleanser to ensure its all off especially if you suffer with clogged pores. I honestly love the Paula’s choice cleansing balm and the clinque take the day off oil.
I cannot tell you how much I appreciate your intelligent, honest reviews. Other dermatologists on You Tube will partner with sponsors and sometimes they will acknowledge that and other times they won’t. So you have no idea if they are being honest or paid. You give very honest and intelligent reviews that I can trust every time. So grateful.
I absolutely LOVE Dr. Shereene Idriss, following her from Greece way back and am SO sad I do not live in NY because I would definitely visit her! Me and my skin, which is oily like a McDonald’s deep fryer. So what I´ve learned, water and oil do not mix. Oil attract oil, so do not be afraid of cleansing balms when you have oily skin!
I adore cleansing balms. Yes, my favorite is the Clinique balm. It’s amazing and rinses away beautifully. I’ve been experimenting with the Paula’s choice, Good molecules, and Versed balms but Clinique still holds the top spot!!
It’ s pity Clinique is not cruelty free, so not for me at all. But want to try Aromatica’ s Cleansing Orange Sherbet, which happens to be vegan as well.
@@rushmiar People are allowed to have a nice product and like it. You even apparently had to seek out several comments to write this on here for the same product lol so I’m sorry that the Clinique balm hurt you so bad that you need to try and take away joy from others for liking it or having it.
I hated the Paulas choice because it was so hard to get the last 40% of the product out of the stupid tube
I have tried the Clinique one and Paula's Choice. I couldn't see what the fuss was about with Paula's Choice products!
As someone with eczema, I reach for Albolene. It's inexpensive and fragrance free. I initially got it to take off waterproof mineral sunscreen, then fell in love with the way it feels when I'm massaging it onto my face. It's also what I reach for when I feel the first sting of eczema.
I prefer Albolene as well. It really does seem to do the best job breaking up waterproof eye makeup and tenacious mineral sunscreen. Yes, it has to be removed with a soft, warm cloth b/c it doesn't emulsify, but my skin feels cleaner after Albolene than any cleansing balm or oil I've tried, including the Clinique (which would still be my top choice for emulsifying first cleansers). I follow with CeraVe foaming cleanser. Boring, but after trashing my skin with trendy products for years, I long for the comfort of the boring and the excellent.
Yes! I love Albolene too! I’ve tried all different kinds in the past and nothing compares to it! A little goes a long way & the amount that you get is awesome! No fragrance or irritating ingredients.
I have a tub of it I got a year or so ago. I’ll try it again I didn’t like it the first time…but I think I need something balmy to remove heavy sunscreens
@@lizzzarduh I have dry skin, and like how my skin feels post Albolene plus cleanser, even on my body in the shower. I've started doing a better job of wearing my sunscreen all over because I no longer dread taking it off. Worst case scenario, if you don't like it, you can use it for an overnight foot mask.
Albolene is the only cleansing balm I use. I breakout when I try other products. I like how gentle it is and it doesn’t have any irritants.
I’ve been using the Clinique for over a year now and love it! I smear it on all over my face, especially eyes. Brush my teeth and then rinse off adding an additional swipe with my makeup removing cloth. Add more water to my face then wash with Cetaphil or CereVe. Anyway…Clinique is awesome!!
I love Good Molecules instant cleansing balm. It has a short list of ingredients & no essential oils. It does have shea butter & sea buckthorn oil. Thanks, Doc!
I bought Clinique as my first balm and I was so satisfied that I didn’t feel the need to try out anything else.
Just got the elemis one on sale at Ulta. It is my favorite cleansing balm of all time. The texture is just so dreamy unlike any other balm I've used (and trust, I've used a TON). Emulsifies well and breaks down sunscreen super easily. The Beauty Pie Apricot cleansing balm comes in at a close second for me.
I love cleansing balms!! Beauty of Joseon has a wonderful one. I am using Heimish one right now and really liking it. Inkey List cleansing oat balm is great too. You can find unscented or lighter fragrant ones and like with all skin care read the ingredients! The key with cleansing balms is to emulsify.
I’m oily and switched to cleansing oil vs a balm… I wear waterproof sunblock and waterproof mascara. I despise products in tubs/jars, especially in the shower. I will say that I did love the Juno cleansing balm formula, and you can’t beat the price!
I like ELFs Holy Hydration cleansing balm. It has a slight scent that I like. Also love the Inkey List’s Oat Cleansing Balm. Both are great as first cleanses for my dry skin and light makeup use.
I’ve used the Clinique balm for years, it breaks down really well without lumps, is fragrance free, and really effectively takes off makeup and sunscreen. Doesn’t leave a residue whatsoever once washed off, and my skin usually feels really nice and clean afterward. I’ve never tried another balm because I don’t feel like it could get better lol
Same! I agree. Have tried a lot and always come back to the Clinique
Thanks for this. I’ve tried a lot and always come back to Clinique’s Take the Day Off balm. It’s not fragranced and just does the job at a pretty reasonable price! But I do love the Farmacy original one.
Clinique’s is the GOAT but I’ve been trying to go cruelty free as much as possible so I’ve looked for alternatives. I love the The Ordinary Squalane cleanser. Good at makeup removal, non irritating, and a good price point.
Sensitive skin with oily t-zone. BIG FAN of the Caudalie cleasing oil (sweet almond, castor, grape seed and sunflower oils) that turns into a milk the moment you add a bit of water in the mix. All the other stuff (micellar water from all brands) or normal milks... leave my skin either stripped or overly triggered.
I use Vaseline as a kind of "cleansing balm", I originally started using it on just my eyelashes because when I was 14 I used the waterproof great lash, Vaseline was the only thing that got it off without destroying my lashes. (I'm 18 now) recently I started using it to remove ALL my makeup and it works great for my sensitive, dry, acne prone skin.
Thank you 🙏
I love the unscented version of Elemis and it takes off all make and sunscreen without oils or fragrance.
Skin nerd here. Thanks to you… you either confirmed I was doing things right, and/or elevated and educated me more on my skin game. You also helped me with my kids skin. Love you and keep doing what you do, I appreciate it and wait for each video. Love you
Love, love, love the original Elemis balm. It smells like calming herbs to me. I have oily-combination skin and good cleansing routine is a must. Besides melting away makeup, I like to do 5-10 minute face massages with the balm. I noticed that with the massage, the larger pores get cleansed better and the plugs melt away. I have tried cheaper options (body shop) and more expensive ones (Eve Lom) but nothing compares to Elemis. I usually buy it during Ulta or black friday sales when they have 50% off and buy a year worth of product (3-4 jars).
Same. I’m obsessed with the smell and the texture, using it feels like a luxury spa moment in my own bathroom. I just think of it as a self-care/mental wellness expense. 😂
I absolutely love the Elemis balm but it is way too expensive to put in a bath to soak in as suggested. Kudos to you if you afford to bath in it.
Farmacy Green Clean is by far my favorite. I've been using it for years and it works great to remove waterproof mascara!
Hi Dr Shereene, regards from CT. Spent the day in NYC yesterday- you are not kidding about the grime and filth…Love your content , quick wit and cheery manner. You make me smile every Saturday morning. Thank you. 😃
To me, nothing beats the Clinique one. Not messy, not expensive, great on oily skin. ♥️
Farmacy is my jam! I use it to remove sunscreen and heavy makeup. I love the original scent and recently purchased the unscented and they both get me nice & clean. They have a scooper also and I love that. I'm dry rosacea on my face.
I have dry, sensitive and aging skin and love, I mean love, the Naturium balm. It calms my skin down and actually helps when I have a breakout starting.
Elemis changed my life. Used it for years. Not even mad everyone knows my secret because if everyone goes and buys it they will never ever stop making it and Elemis will never be taken away from me. The rose scented balm is goddessy.
I’ve used 3 of these cleansing balms for my double cleanse process and my absolute favorite is Then I Met You.
Clinique take the day away user here!! I have very dry + sensitive skin (I have mast cell activation dysfunction) I used to love the Farmacy green clean until I became allergic around the 6th jar. I'm extremely allergic to the elemis one, it has sweet almond oil (I'm allergic to almond) and I cannot try the DE one as it has sweet almond oil. For a very sensitive skin user the clinique one is the best! it's odourless and colourless, I'm on my 5th jar and going strong!
Please do a video on haircare products 💕💕
I had no idea you can do all that with a cleansing balm, so helpful. Clinique take the day off all the way.
I'm a little late to this show,, but I've really grown to love the glow I get from Naturopathica's Manuka Honey Cleansing Balm. I feel as if I get the benefits of the healing Manuka Honey (real manuka honey) and my face glows for the day when I use it as a mask. Love it!
I have sensitive skin and have been using Elemis for over a year now and absolutely love it. Its pricey, but so worth it!
Clinique take the day off is amazing. I used it to take off a very heavy black smoky eye after Halloween
I LOVE the Clinique cleansing balm (unscented, very oily…breaks down everything without tugging and washes off very well with water)-it’s amazing for full makeup, glitter, long wear lipstick. I don’t use it daily as I’m a minimal makeup wearer during normal times and prefer a micellar water.
I still prefer oils for my 1st cleanse. I ❤️ Hada Labo (J Beauty) cleansing oil in a pump which has that little security clip to prevent leaking for travel.
Yes I’m an cleansing oil girl too 💕 I haven’t tried that one yet but I’ve heard so much about it! I’m trying out the DHC oil right now and I love it! Comes with a security clip too. Never had issues with leaking whilst travelling either
Holy grail 💛💛💛
I have extremely dry skin. People tend to recommend cleansing balms to people with dry skin. But in my experience my skin feels more dry after washing my face with a balm but it’s hard to give up on them as i love the feeling and texture of balms. And i want more and more oily skinned people to know about them and stop being afraid of them as it can do wonders for oily skins. Lovely video!
I honestly just stopped double cleansing, and now only use the balm rinsed off with water. My dry skin loves it.
I am a sunscreen wearer and I reapply often. Elemis balm is the only balm that I feel gets through makeup and sunscreen. Melts it away, then I add a little water to make the cleansing milk, and wipe with a warm, soft cloth. Perfection in a jar.
I'm so surprised the banila co clean it balm didn't make it into the list. It's so affordable, is one of the first cleansing balms i ever tried and takes all my makeup off waterproof or not. If you haven't tried it, then you absolutely must give this one a try (and they have different kinds for whatever your skin needs)
Yes! I love that one and hate take the day off!
I’m not surprised as everything featured are overpriced and expensive. Banila is hands down best. I always go back to it.
@@rachelkirkpatrick493 yes Take the Day Off is so boring too.
And, the original “zero” version had minimal ingredients, including potentially irritating essential oils.
Yes!! Affordable 👍. A bit pricey is Clinique use a coupon from Ulta helps🥰
I love using cleansing balms! I'll put my balm on, do gua sha, then continue with my routine.
The Body Shop cleansing balm has chamomile and isn't too scented. I enjoy using it and it's inexpensive. Thanks Dr for your detailed product reviews.
I use that one too. I wet a facecloth and then wipe off the balm and makeup on my face. I'm eyeing the ELF balm...
Body Shop camomile is indeed such a fab one for the price 👍🏼
The TBS cleansing balm is a hidden gem! I'm always surprised it doesn't get more notice.
I have extremely sensitive skin and I swear by the original Pharmacy balm and love it with no irritation.
I am a heavy makeup wearer and i use the elf makeup melting balm. Its cheap and so effective. Highly recommend it.
I absolutely love to double cleanse. It’s the only way I am able to completely remove mascara and eye shadow. I use a cheap one from Korea and then a regular face wash (from Neutrogena). I have oily skin but I have noticed it gives breakouts. I am so happy you made this video, now I have to pick one product and try!
I use the Elemis one sometimes. I put on dry skin while I’m getting ready for my nighttime shower. Leave on my skin for about 5 minutes while I get ready. In the shower I rinse off. I don’t cleanse a second time because I don’t think it’s needed. My skin is left feeling soft and moisturized. The other thing I use it for is to clean my dirty hands and nails with a nail brush, after gardening. It does a really good job. I do use gloves when I garden but my nails still end up filthy.
Elemis rocks the superb one !!! The only one in list that doesn’t give you itchy eye, blurry vision yet it works great and makes yr skin moisturizes . Try to buy the small size if you have doubts ( $17)
I love the Clinique TTDO balm. I have dry sensitive rosacea skin and this doesn't irritate me.
I really love the inkey list oat cleansing balm. I don't use it if I wear heavy makeup, but I do use it for daily makeup and I always use it as a mask for 10 minutes because of the 3% oat kernel oil, colloidal oatmeal, fragrance and essential oil free, and its in a sweet almond oil base. After I wash it off,, my skin always feels so moisturized. I would love a review on that one!! This video was great though, i want to try more of these cleansing balms
That sounds dreamy! I need to check it out based on your description.
@@jessicabrown7353 yes its great!! It is only $10 US dollars for 5 ounces so it's definitely affordable
I also have it and love it...but it's not save to use around the eyes.
I have used the Take The Day Off cleansing balm by Clinique and I love it. Definitely took off all of my makeup, even the stubborn stuff. That was the first one I ever tried and I’ve used a couple different ones since but seem to go back to the Clinique. I used the original balm by Banila Co. called Clean it Zero and got a crazy rash all over my face. A couple of their other formulas however didn’t do that to me, so it was just something about that original formula.
I like Beauty of Joseon cleansing balm. It has nice skin barrier promoting ingredients, no fragrance and it cleans off the skin well.
While not a cleansing balm, my favorite is NIOD's Low Viscosity Cleansing Ester. It's been my go to for nearly 6 years, never irritates, no fragrance/essential oils, not to mention it's a huge bottle and one lasts me almost a full year! Not enough people are talking about this product/not aware of it and it's a shame!
I have dry/sensitive skin and have been using cleansing balms for a few years now and absolutely LOVE Colleen Rothschild's cleansing balm.
So many people have said this but I’m gonna chime in and say the Clinique is def the best of the best I’ve tried. I’ve tried Elemis, Farmacy, Banila, Clean it Zero, Sunday Riley, and I always come back to Clinique cuz it’s just so good. Washes off clean while leaving the skin hydrated and just so effective
combo hormonal acne prone skin here. I have been using “cleansing oil “ever since I start using sunscreen n make up. And ALWAYs do double cleansing - or my combo acne skin can get whitehead/acne.
I started with many bottles of Japanese emulsifying cleansing oil. Now, I had used up many bottles of IErno Lazno cleansing oil (the original one) with their black charcoal soap .. it helps with my blackheads too!! EL cleansing system has been a stable for the past 10 years. And my mom for past 5 decades
Thank you for comparing all of those cleansing balms. I have used Clinique, Farmacy, and Elemis. I actually love the original Farmacy balm. It does a nice job and I love the light lime scent.
i love the cleansing balms because I have dry skin , so appreciate your channel
I’ve been using the Elemis one for a really long time. I like that one the most with Clinique as a close second. I found the same issue with Drunk Elephant, it just didn’t remove anything. I’ve tried some others but I stick to my faves now.
As someone with combination skin prone to acne, I love cleansing balms. I use the Take the Day Off Charcoal from Clinique, and it is such a nice balm I managed to double cleanse and oil grit my nose free from sebaceous filaments. Yes, I know they're a natural structure of the skin, so I do it every other night. My skin didn't break out at all, and I noticed my serums had a tad bit more effectiveness from the extra cleansing. I wouldn't lean on using cleansing oils since I feel I'd make a big mess of myself; anyway, this video was very informative. Thanks doc.
The Elemis one is one of my favorites the Clinique one is really good and the Body Shop one. I tried the farmacy ones and I like them but Elemis rose balm is one of my favorites 💕
Elemis has another cleansing balm which is VERY similar to the one by Then I Met You, it’s called a cleansing butter and it has pumpkin something in it. I love it so much that I bought another immediately after I’d used up the first one. Also a cleansing butter by a Korean brand Banila (the orange one) is very very nice and it smells amazing!
I live in the high desert at 5000 ft. This is great information (as well as the earlier videos about products without Hyaluronic Acid). The air here is so dry, it's a constant struggle to maintain the skin barrier on the entire body!
Ive used all these except Elemis, and also many others like Elf, Im from Fig, the other Farmacy scents, Banila, Heimish and Beauty of Joseon and out of all, BoJ was my favourite for texture, effectiveness and it being non fragranced and so easy dissolve instead of having to rub them so much in your hands
Thank you Dr Shereene. Elemis does a rosewater version of their iconic cleansing balm and this is to die for. I recommend to everyone. I also read a lot about the Then I met you balm does not leave any "blurry" feeling on the eyes when you use it (have not tested myself yet). Thank you for this video as always and I am looking forward to your next one. Xoxoxoxo, Alice
For me: I'm From Fig Cleansing Balm is my Holy Grail 👑. Light, beautiful scent, elegant formulation, washes off beautifully preparing your skin for a cleanser.
I absolutely love face balms. Been using for decades and so hard to source a decent priced one.
I like giving my face a 10 minute massage with Kose's cleansing oil because it coaxes out all the oil plugs and leaves my skin feeling really smooth.
I've atarted using ELF holy hydration cleansing balm mostly because of the price point and it's available at my local drugstore. As I'm in Canada so many things are online only purchases for me. I have to admit I've only tried a few but ELF is so far my favourite
I just started using Clinique balm. Love it. Takes off makeup and washes off easily.
I Love the Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm Makeup Remover, does not irritate my skin, I have combo sensitive, works very well removing, make up and spf.
I have dry, sensitive skin and have tried many cleansing balms to no avail (all made my skin feel almost sunburned around my eyes). I use Neutrogena light sesame formula body oil (fragrance free), which works like a charm, is cheaper, and does not irritate my skin. I also use the Mizon One Step Cleansing Water as well.
Of the ones I’ve tried (Elemis and GR being the only ones I didn’t), I also loved Then I Met You’s the most (I have oily skin, btw). I didn’t care for Drunk Elephant’s or Belif’s, and I was so-so on Farmacy’s. Then I Met You’s cleansing balm might be my favourite of all time, actually.
She has a calming presence
Dr Idriss as a Dermatologist, I would love to hear your thoughts on hand tools like jade/derma rollers, gua sha etc- whether increased circulation in conjunction with balms, cleansers is another key to healthy glowing skin. Or is it all just hype? Ty x
I have sensitive skin and the Clinique one is great for getting all kinds of makeup off and is non-irritating with no scent.
Clinique balm is my holy grail. I've gone through a lot, it works really well!
As a person with oily skin, I love cleansing balms and oils as first cleanse as they get all my spf and foundation/base products and remnants of eye make up off. My favs are The body shop Camellia cleansing oil or balm, Drunk Elephant Slai, the Farmacy Green clean (currently have the trio they released), or Decleor Micellar Cleaning oil or Elisabeth Arden Cleansing oil. The good molecules one is really good too but not easily available in the UK.
The Body Shop brand is the first cleansing balm I ever tried and I loved it for years! Only complaint was the container. Tried a few different brands before landing with Clinique take the day off. I really like it a lot and feel like it’s not too expensive compared to some others out there.
I’ve tried almost all of these. The best cleansing balm I have come across is the new Alpha H melting moment one. It’s THE BEST. It has the softest quickest to melt down texture of any balm out there. It’s nicer to use than Then I Met You, and that’s saying a lot.
If you get curious to try a new one, conditioner Naturium. It’s the bomb balm.
THE BODYSHOP one is the best one I’ve used ! And much cheaper than Clinique :)
Can you post a video on a skin care guide for a sensitive dry acne prone skin?😭
It would really help a lot!
Another nerd hopping on to sing the praises of Banila Co Clean it Zero!! They have a few formulations, but I’ve only tried the moisturizing (yellow) version, but may try another formula (the revitalizing/teal). I have silicone spatulas that have the scooper on one end and small nubs on the other. Fantastic to scoop product out and also gently massage the skin while spreading the cleanser.
Thank you for all your wisdom!!!
Pond’s Cold Cream Makeup Remover - forever and ever, best method to remove SPF, mascara etc - no tugging on the skin. Love the topic & thanks for all info Dr!!
Everytime I hear people mention Ponds I'm incredibly skeptical. I haven't tried it, but because it doesn't seem oil based I assume people who use it don't really wear much makeup at all. For example, I wear sunscreen and foundation and powder, eyeshadow, eyeliner and mascara. Would it be strong enough to melt off all of that? I'm just imagining using so much cream and so many tissues with that.
@@Kay2be2mr hey I do wear full makeup too - Ponds removes all as step one, next I go with wet soft towel and after with CeRaVe cleansing lotions. The combo wins. At least for me. I actually got this routine from others :)
Yes! I like Ponds cold cream for first step. It breaks up everything well (even waterproof mascara) very gently. I like to use a wet microfiber face cloth to wipe off, then a gentle water based cleanser. Some nights if my face is drier I'll skip the second cleanser and add my moisturizer.
I got Clinique take the day off balm as a freebie .
I wasn’t sure about it but now I really like it .
Take the tiniest amount , warm it in my hands and apply to my face .
Rinse off , pat dry gently then use the redness solutions cleanser afterwards ..follow with the rest of my routine
The Clinique one is good, but if you are looking for more affordable options, Elf Holy Hydration balm and Beauty of Joseon Radiance balm are very good, too. They don't leave a film at all, and you can be very gentle on your eye area.
I love the Farmacy one, mine is almost empty. Smells like a margarita 😀🍹
When it's done I'm on the Paula's Choice one, which is outstanding.
I use the Clinique Take the Day Off. I received both the Farmacy ones free from my work and I still love the Clinique one.
I use cleansing oil in liquid form for my sebaceous filaments, and also if I have any flaking skin, it removes that really easily. My skin isn't usually flaky, but it does struggle a whole lot with desquamation, like, shedding those dead skin cells away that shouldn't still be stuck around. Cleansing oil really helps to get in there and either dissolve that glue that holds it on, or at least get under it to remove it.
I use the Softymo DEEP one, rather than the speedy one. Speedy rinses off the face easier, but I am always going in with cleanser/benzoyl peroxide wash afterwards anyway so it doesn't matter, and the deep/thicker oils are better at dealing with sebaceous filaments.
😁I just love you and your totally true self!! Love that your come with nothing but truth!!
I actually like the Versed cleansing balm. It has a slight eucalyptus scent, but since it is being rinsed off--- there are no problems with irritation for my combo sensitive skin.
As always you made waking up on Saturday fun and informative! Thank you for giving us part of your day! ❤️
I love skin & tonic’s calm clean cleansing balm. My skin hates friction and I find using a balm means my fingers aren’t rubbing directly on my skin but still removes every bit of sunscreen.
Love a cleansing balm - currently using one by Beauty Pie. It works well, but think I'm addicted to the smell of Elemis. So when I finish Beauty Pie-I'm back to Elemis. Thanks for the tips on how to multi-task with these balms.
I’ve also been interested in the Then I Met You cleansing balm. The high price scared me off though. But I’m taking notes while watching this video! 📝
I’m using some facial oils before I use my regular cleansers. I’ve noticed that rosehip oil, safflower oil and oils with linoleic acid in their inci lists are very beneficial to the skin. And as you say about these cleansing balms, to let them sit and do some good for ten to fifteen minutes; that’s what I let my oils do (sometimes even longer, depending on how much time I’ve got). And for those kind of “oil masks”, I sometimes put a couple drops of sea buckthorn oil in the mix (The Ordinary has a very nice sea buckthorn oil and it’s very affordable too!).
I sleep with some castor oil and/or rosehip oil on my hands. I also got this “cuticle oil” from my local dollar store, it was sold at a price point equivalent to one dollar, and I just say
WOW!! ✨😺✨ Seriously, it’s about 15ml’s of an oil with ingredients such as jojoba oil, argan oil, retinyl palmitate et cetera.. Yes 👏👏👏 I will definitely buy myself a few more vials of that oil the next time I’m there. I use it as an all round beauty oil.
Thank you so much for this channel!🌸
It’s very informative yet fun and I’ve learned so much from you and I’m so inspired. For me, skincare is therapy and it might have saved me years of therapy both in time and money. And it’s fun too 😺👏 Thanks!🙏 🙏 🙏
Lots of love ✌️😽💗
This is so helpful. Thanks for doing this. Love when your family comes in and out of the room, makes it so genuine 💕
Thank you for clarifying this issue. It confirms my thinking that, depending on ingredients, balms can be used for several purposes. It’s all about ingredients for me. Since I use a mineral tinted sunscreen every day, I use the Boscia cleansing oil in combination with the Grown Alchemist foaming cleanser, then I rinse well.
Can you do a video about restoring your skin barrier? 🙏🙂
Use la Roche posay cicaplast baume
Paula's Choice is a great cleansing balm. I use a bit of micellar water to start the eye make removal process. Then go in with the balm. It takes everything off including sunscreen. No need for a double cleanse. It's unscented and comes in a tube.