Double cleansing is a great way to remove the dirt, dust and sebum that has accumulated on our faces throughout the day. One of the ways to do this is through a cleansing balm, which emulsify into a liquid upon contact with skin, and help draw out the impurities. Cleansing balms are also a great choice for those with dry skin as it doesn’t strip natural oils off the face.
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Banila Co Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm

There’s a reason why this is a cult favourite: it is both affordable and effective at removing makeup. In fact, it’s so popular that one is sold every few seconds. Now with a new and improved formula (think vitamin C-rich acerola extract and skin-friendly vitamin E acetate), it is usable for all skin types, though different variations of the balm exist to cater to every skin condition.
Available online at Banila Co.
Farmacy Green Clean Makeup Meltaway Cleansing Balm

This balm easily dissolves makeup, dirt and oil from face, leaving smooth, but never stripped, skin behind in its place. It also smells delightfully of lime. With moringa tree extract to neutralise dirt and pollutants, alongside sunflower and ginger root oils to deep-clean and condition, this gentle formula is suitable for all skin types.
Available online and in-store at Sephora.
Glow Recipe Papaya Sorbet Enzyme Cleansing Balm

A luxurious cleansing balm that uses papaya enzymes to gently exfoliate and resurface skin, while removing stubborn makeup at the same time. A combination of other ingredients go into this cocktail to leave your skin softer than before. Antioxidant-rich blueberry, soothing apricot kernel oil, and moisturising camellia seed oil leave skin clean, bouncy and glowing.
Available online and in-store at Sephora.
Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm
Effortlessly dissolving even the most tenacious makeup and sunscreen, this cleansing balms leaves no trace behind. Its non-greasy, non-drying, lightweight formula nourishes skin. Skin is thoroughly cleansed, so that all that’s left is a fresh, dewy glow. Vitamin E soothes skin, while also reducing the appearance of pores.
Available online and in-store at Sephora.
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