Melt away the day with these super-soothing cleansing balms! Whether you wear makeup daily, are a gym bunny or are simply a skincare aficionado, a deep cleanse using products like cleansing balms at the end of the day is the perfect way to take you into relaxation mode!
What is a cleansing balm?
A cleansing balm is a gentle, yet thorough cleanser that melts away impurities, makeup, pollutants and dirt without stripping it of its natural moisture. Cleansing balms use oils and emollients to break down makeup, dirt, SPF, sweat, excess oils, and other impurities that might be on the skin, leaving it clean and refreshed.
Why should I use cleansing balms instead of other cleansers?
Cleansing balms are a luxurious way to cleanse your skin and you can literally see and feel the difference when it comes to skin health. Cleansing balms melts away makeup, leftover SPF, every-day dirt, residue, and anything else hiding in your pores, leaving your skin refreshed, revived, and prepped for the rest of your skincare routine.
How to use cleansing balms?
It’s so easy to use cleansing balms and your entire face can be cleansed in less than a few minutes. Simply, scoop out a small amount of your cleansing balm of choice with clean, dry hands and warm the balm between your fingers.
Once you feel it starting to melt, apply to your dry face, and begin to gently massage in circular motions all over your face. We recommend that you massage for between 30 seconds to two minutes for your entire face, however, if you have been wearing eye makeup on throughout the day, pay particular attention to this area and lightly massage the eye area until the makeup starts to break down and be removed.
Wet a clean muslin cloth with warm water and squeeze out the excess, then smooth it over your face. The hot cloth will remove the balm and will open up your pores, deep cleansing your skin for a refreshed and revitalised look. Use sweeping motions to remove the balm with the cloth and you will be left with squeaky-clean skin!
What are the benefits of using cleansing balms?
Your skin is deeply and thoroughly cleansed. Cleansing balms are great for melting away makeup, even heavy makeup and heavy layers of SPF which have a propensity to being hard to remove. Cleansing balms are oil-based and because of this will also help to remove excess oil and oil-based impurities from skin.
Cleansing balms are kind to your skin
They are more nourishing and soothing than other cleansers, particularly foaming facial washes which can strip and disrupt your skin barrier. Cleansing balms are also non-irritating and won’t dry out your skin either, nor will they disrupt its pH.
The moisturising properties of cleansing balms keep your skin baby-soft!
Since cleansing balms are jam-packed with soothing oils, they are incredibly nourishing and moisturising, leaving skin feeling soft and smooth even after cleansing. Plus, the whole process of using cleansing balms is super relaxing and more environmentally-friendly than a disposable face wipe.
Cleansing balms are mess-free!
We’ve all been there, when that purple hair conditioner or face mask has left your bathroom in a mess. Well, with cleansing balms, they tend to be less messy (especially in comparison to cleansing oils which can create havoc in the bathroom!) Cleansing balms are thick and easier to use, plus you only need a tiny amount.
What are the best cleansing balms to use?
If the world of cleansing balms leaves your head in a spin, fear not! If you are looking to incorporate a cleansing balm into your beauty routine but don’t know where to start, then you are in luck as Team Coco have rounded up the very best cleansing balms that should be in your bathroom cabinet right now!
1- Lush Ultrabland Cleansing Balm
Inspired by a (nearly) 2,000 year old recipe from Ancient Greek physician Galen, the skin wizards at Lush have blended a great selection of cleansing balms which includes the Ultrabland. It has skin-soothing ingredients like hydrating almond oil and anti-inflammatory honey to create its bestselling Ultrabland cleanser.
Ideal for sensitive skin, the Ultrabland cleansing balm is super gentle, but it is also incredibly effective for removing every single iota of makeup and dirt from your skin without interrupting the skin barrier.
£23
2- Wildsmith Active Repair Nourishing Cleansing Balm
This luxurious cleansing balm from Wildsmith deeply cleanses the skin, whilst its ten precious essential oils and nine botanical oils, rich butters nurture and replenish your skin effortlessly melts away makeup, SPF residue and dissolves away impurities, daily dirt and grime. The result? Your skin is left clean, clear and radiantly-healthy! When it comes to super star cleansing balms, this one should definitely be on your must-try list!
£90
3- Superfacialist Rosehip Skin Therapy Meltaway Cleansing Balm
Melt the day away with Superfacialist’s buttery-smooth Rosehip Meltaway Cleansing Balm, formulated for even the most sensitive skin types.
A hydrating cleansing balm which melts away make-up and impurities while nourishing and comforting the skin. It’s blended with moisture-locking Hyaluronic Acid, Rosehip Oil and Babassu Oil to leave skin feeling smooth, soft and nourished. It also has added Squalene helps nourish and support the skin’s natural barrier and smells divine to boot!
£20
https://www.superfacialist.co.uk
4- Then I Met You Living Cleansing Balm
This award-winning cleansing balm has been earning glowing accolades from the beauty buffs in the industry.
The Living Cleansing Balm melts away sunscreen, make up and excess sebum to reveal a perfectly refreshed, calm complexion. The supremely sensorial formula has hints of rosemary, persimmon and grapefruit to delight your senses as vitamin E and plant oils feed your face with antioxidants and fatty acids and free it from impurities. It may be one of the newest cleansing balms on the block, but we have a feeling it will become a real classic!
£38
5- KORA Organics Active Algae Cleansing Balm
This buttery cleansing balm melts into the skin to gently smooth and sweep away stubborn makeup, dirt and oil for a calmer, clearer, more balanced complexion.
The Active Algae Calming Cleansing Balm is powerful, gentle, and effective, an organic cleansing solution that combines strength with gentleness using the most sublime organic ingredients.
£43
6- Inkey List Oat Cleansing Balm
There’s a reason why this softening cleanser has gone viral! If you are looking for a cleanser to melt away makeup, SPF and impurities in one swipe, then you’ve found the one!
Inkey List Oat Cleansing Balm is suitable for all skin types including sensitive souls and is a non-stripping, non-drying formula with a soft, rich texture. It’s been specially formulated to deeply cleanse and dissolve all traces of makeup and will even remove waterproof and long-wear products. Simply apply, smooth and remove to reveal skin that feels instantly hydrated, nourished and more glowing.
£12
7- IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Makeup 3-in-1 Makeup Melting Balm
A multi-tasking marvel that cleanses, removes makeup whilst hydrating the skin. The IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Makeup 3-in-1 Makeup Melting Balm is enriched with shea butter and rosehip oil and the creamy formula leaves your face and neck moisture-kissed and feeling soft and supple, while Vitamin C gives your complexion a brighter appearance. The balm works to melt away impurities and daily dirt effortlessly, leaving you with clean and nourished skin.
£34
8- Revolution Pro Miracle Vegan Collagen Cleansing Balm
Completely vegan and cruelty free, the Revolution Pro Miracle Vegan Collagen Cleansing Balm is as kind to your face as it is to the planet. This nourishing cleansing balm literally melts away traces of makeup, SPF and impurities. It transforms from a rich buttery balm into a hydrating cleansing milk which effortlessly melts away traces of makeup, SPF and impurities to leave your skin feeling silky smooth.
Charged with a blend of nutrient-rich oils, such as castor, sweet almond and oat kernel, the nourishing cleansing balm indulges the skin with moisture, while plant-based collagen visibly plumps fine lines. Skin is left feeling refreshed and revitalised with a soft-to-touch finish.
£15
https://www.revolutionbeauty.com
9- Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm
This award-winning 3-in-1 cleansing balm with a transformative texture that nourishes skin, melts away makeup and hydrates your skin leaving it soft and soothed. It contains some intriguing products like padina pavonica, a brown algae rich in fatty acids, helps to retain moisture and improve the look of skin elasticity.
It also has a blend of nine essential oils, including lavender, chamomile and eucalyptus which not only enrich the balm, but it also offers a heavenly, spa-like scent during your cleansing ritual.
£49
10- Glow Recipe Papaya Sorbet Enzyme Cleansing Balm
We all know that fruit is good for you, but we can’t help but be crushing on this fruity marvel in the shape of the Papaya Sorbet Enzyme Cleansing Balm from Glow Recipe.
It contains papaya, an antioxidant-rich fruit which is as gentle as it is powerful to cater for your complexion’s ever-changing needs. When it comes to hard working cleansing balms, this fruity number lifts away stubborn oils, make up and every last trace of the day leaving you with irresistibly soft skin that is bright and nourished.
£29
11- Drunk Elephant Slaai Makeup-Melting Butter Cleanser
One of the coolest cleansing balms around, this sumptuous cleansing balm from Drunk Elephant is a multi award-winning cleanser with a gentle, nutrient-rich formula. It is nutrient-rich with fruit extracts and African plant oils and also contains fatty acids, omegas, vitamins, and antioxidants. All of which go a long way to revitalises your skin’s glow and clarity.
£36
