I’d never actually heard of a cleansing balm before THIS video with Caroline Hirons & Pixiwoo, where Caroline (a skincare specialist blogger) spoke about how bad makeup wipes are for your face, and that a cleansing balm is actually the best thing to use instead.
She spoke about the Emma Hardie Cleansing Balm, which I wanted to try, however it seems that it is not a brand that is easily available in the UK (I may just not have searched hard enough, honestly).
Then whilst browsing I saw that Clinique had a cleansing balm, and I then came across a review on this product that Caroline Hirons wrote on her blog, and she said she really liked it.
Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm, £21
But anyway, to cut a long story short I decided to buy it. I really wasn’t sure at all what I was going to think of it as I’d never used a cleansing balm before.
WHAT THEY SAY: "Lightweight cleansing balm quickly dissolves stubborn eye and face makeups, including those with sunscreen. Transforms from a solid balm to a silky, fluid oil upon application. Cleans thoroughly, rinses off completely. Non-greasy. Non-drying. For all skin types."
Honestly, my first experience with it was a very weird one. Not that anything out the ordinary happened but the formulation change of the product, as described in Clinique’s description above.
I love how easily and quickly it just takes everything off without being harsh on the skin.
Though this is a little bit of a splurge (for me it was anyway), I do definitely recommend this product, whatever skin type you are.
It retails for £21 and is available from larger Boots stores and online, Selfridges and Clinique's direct website.
