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Clinique Take The Day Off Charcoal Cleansing Balm Makeup Remover - Ulta Beauty
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Highlights
- Skin Types: Dry Combination, Combination Oily, Oily
- Clinique's #1 makeup remover, now with Japanese charcoal to detoxify and remove excess oil.
- Quickly dissolves tenacious eye and face makeups, sunscreens.
- Rinses off completely—without leaving an oily residue behind.
Description
Clinique Take The Day Off™ Charcoal Cleansing Balm Makeup Remover is a lightweight makeup remover that quickly dissolves tenacious eye and face makeups, and sunscreens. Detoxifying Japanese charcoal unclogs pores, helping clear dirt, oil, pollution, and other impurities. Transforms from a solid balm into a silky oil upon application. Cleans thoroughly, rinses off completely—without leaving an oily or greasy residue behind.
Proven Results
Over 95% removal of face makeup, sunscreen, and pollutants.*
*Average removal of longwearing foundation, hybrid sunscreen, and carbon powder.
Key Ingredients
Japanese charcoal: This purifying ingredient helps deeply cleanse and detoxifies pores.
Safflower seed oil: Works efficiently to help break up natural oil found on skin, plus dissolves hard-to-remove makeup. Rich in linoleic acid, this natural emollient helps leave skin feeling soft and nourished.
Proven Results
Over 95% removal of face makeup, sunscreen, and pollutants.*
*Average removal of longwearing foundation, hybrid sunscreen, and carbon powder.
Key Ingredients
Japanese charcoal: This purifying ingredient helps deeply cleanse and detoxifies pores.
Safflower seed oil: Works efficiently to help break up natural oil found on skin, plus dissolves hard-to-remove makeup. Rich in linoleic acid, this natural emollient helps leave skin feeling soft and nourished.
Scent: Unscented
Health Facts: Phthalate-Free, Paraben-Free, Contains Charcoal, No Fragrance Added, Sulfate-Free
Product Form: Balm
Sustainability Claims: Not Tested on Animals
Beauty Purpose: Makeup Removal
Recommended Skin Type: Sensitive, Normal, Oily, Acne-Prone, Very Dry, Dry, Combination, Mature
TCIN: 87907911
UPC: 192333149119
Item Number (DPCI): 342-01-0902
Origin: Imported
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Shipping details
Estimated ship dimensions: 2.13 inches length x 3.28 inches width x 3.34 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.53 pounds
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Guests are saying
The charcoal cleansing balm is highly effective at removing makeup, including waterproof mascara, and leaves the skin feeling clean and refreshed. Guests appreciate its gentle formula that doesn't dry out the skin. However, some guests experienced issues with eye irritation and found it messy to use. Overall, it is a popular choice for those with oily or combination skin.
Summary created by AI from text of reviews reflecting recent feedback provided across different star ratings (includes incentivized reviews)
4.3 out of 5 stars with 333 reviews
100% would recommend
2 recommendations
1 out of 5 stars
9 September, 2025
originally posted on http://www.clinique.com/
disappointed
The product I received has a stale, rancid smell. I wouldn't use it on my skin or anyone else's. I'm not sure if this is how it is supposed to smell or if I've received an old, expired product. I'm usually happy with Clinique products, order them often, and highly recommend them, but not this one.
3 out of 5 stars
8 August, 2025
originally posted on http://www.ulta.com
Get the original
This works just as great as the original Take The Day Off. However, I thought the smell was terrible. I personally couldn't get past it. I would just buy the original.
2 out of 5 stars
3 August, 2025
originally posted on http://www.ulta.com
Good product, terrible smell
I mean, the product works, but its slightly sticky and it smells like Play-Doh. Not a fan.
5 out of 5 stars
11 July, 2025
originally posted on http://www.ulta.com
Love it
I love this cleansing balm. It works so well at removing makeup. My face is clean and feels great. As far as the charcoal part that some are complaining about, I have had no issues with stains. I actually like tje fact that the black/grey is easy to spot in my sink and rinses away so easily.
4 out of 5 stars
24 June, 2025
originally posted on http://www.ulta.com
Works well, but messy.
I tried this because I love the regular Take Off the Day balm. I have oily skin, and the regular actually seemed to help it, so I thought the charcoal version would be amazing. It does leave a film on the face, as did the original, but my toner took care of that. The charcoal version is so messy and will get all over anything it touches, or drips on when rinsing off. I decided to only use it in the shower because of this. All that being said, my skin is happy with it, but I'll probably switch back to the original version.
5 out of 5 stars
5 June, 2025
originally posted on http://www.ulta.com
Wow!
I'm utterly amazed how good this Take the day off charcoal balm works!!! I can have full face makeup on and this balm gently removes it all!!! I have oily to dry skin (and sometimes sensitive) and I had no irritations whatsoever! I'll forever be a repeat customer for this product!
1 out of 5 stars
16 May, 2025
originally posted on http://www.clinique.com/
All Over Bad Product
I normally love Clinique products, but I HATE this one. The smell is AWFUL! It doesn't remove makeup, just smears it. And finally, leaves a film on face that my cleanser can't take off (nor does the cleanser get rid of the smell). So disappointed that I wasted any money on this product.
4 out of 5 stars
15 May, 2025
originally posted on http://www.clinique.com/
Deep Clean Without the Dryness
The charcoal balm melts makeup and deeply cleanses pores, leaving my skin fresh and smooth. Perfect for a thorough cleanse without stripping the skin!
1 out of 5 stars
24 April, 2025
originally posted on http://www.ulta.com
Won't buy again
I've used Clinique for over 30 years. Always love the products. However I don't like this make up remover balm. Way too greasy for my already oily skin. Feels like crisco on my face. And it smells terrible, like old used cooking oil.
5 out of 5 stars
6 April, 2025
originally posted on http://www.ulta.com
Good
I really love these balm it takes off my whole full face makeup. I really recommend this product.
2 out of 5 stars
1 April, 2025
originally posted on http://www.ulta.com
Better options
This product is very greasy and messy. It does clean, but there are so many other better cleansers that Clinique makes. I would not buy this again.
2 out of 5 stars
26 February, 2025
originally posted on http://www.ulta.com
This product is great...if you like giant messes
I only gave this product 2 stars because it does technically remove makeup like it claims to. But everything else about it is absolutely awful. No matter how careful I am when using it, I always end up with black hair, black hands, black countertops, a black sink, a black towel. This product makes a HUGE mess and stains literally everything. It smells weird. And the charcoal doesn't actually do anything it claims to, so there's no point for it to even be in the product. I would easily put this on a list of my top 3 least favorite products of all time. The original Clinique cleansing balm without the charcoal is great though! Go for that one instead.
5 out of 5 stars
4 February, 2025
originally posted on http://www.ulta.com
Love!
Clinique is THAT girl!
5 out of 5 stars
7 January, 2025
originally posted on http://www.clinique.com/
Wow
I really like this product. At first I was skeptical, but it rinses off nicely. This is my new favorite.
4 out of 5 stars
12 December, 2024
originally posted on http://www.clinique.com/
Better for oily skin
This charcoal containing remover works better for my super oily skin in comparison to original balm. I'm removing one star for incorrect description " for dry combination to oily skin". For dry or dry combination skin types try the original ( white) product
5 out of 5 stars
6 December, 2024
originally posted on http://www.ulta.com
Clinique charcoal Cleansing Balm
Amazing! Removes makeup well and isn't too greasy.
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
16 November, 2024Verified purchase
Great cleaner
Great product for sensitive skin
5 out of 5 stars
10 November, 2024
originally posted on http://www.ulta.com
I would purchase this product again.
Great product to remove makeup.
3 out of 5 stars
3 November, 2024
originally posted on http://www.clinique.com/
Wanted to love this but it stains
I loved this product initially. It feels nice on my skin and takes off a day of heavy makeup! It unfortunately also stained my bathroom counter tops. I have scrubbed them repeatedly and am left with ugly purple stains. I also had on a Samsung watch with a cream band that is permanently stained as well. Very upsetting.
2 out of 5 stars
19 September, 2024
originally posted on http://www.ulta.com
A break up
I've been using this product for over a year and it has been fantastic. I have oily skin and this is the only balm I've found that works for me. I bought a new one a week ago and its not the same! I knew it was different the second I rubbed my hands together. It's really oily and very difficult to wash off completely. I used it every day to see how it affected my skin. Unfortunately it made me breakout terribly. Maybe I got a bad one? 🤷♀️ I will be returning it and I wont risk repurchasing in hopes it was a bad batch. Back to the drawing board😞