makeup melting cleansing balm

Cleansing balms commonly come in sizes from about 0.6 ounces up to roughly 3 fl oz, with many products offered in the 1–3 oz range. Trial and travel-size options are also available for several formulas.

Many of the balms in these listings are described as able to dissolve long-wear and waterproof makeup — including waterproof mascara — making them suitable for heavier or resistant formulas.

Both options exist. The listings include scented formulations as well as unscented or “No Fragrance Added” products, with items explicitly labeled 'Scented' or 'Unscented'.

Many cleansing balms start solid or sorbet-like and melt on contact into an oil or an oil-to-milk emulsion. They break down long-wear makeup while typically leaving skin feeling nourished, smooth or hydrated and rinsing clean with minimal residue.

Across the products, manufacturers list suitability for normal, dry (including very dry), oily, combination, sensitive (including extra-sensitive), mature, and acne-prone skin.

Most directions advise applying the balm to dry skin (a dime- to pea-size amount), massaging to dissolve makeup, then adding water to emulsify the formula into a milky texture and rinsing with warm water. Many products recommend following with a second water-based cleanser and gently patting skin dry.

They are often described as melting, velvety or buttery, leaving the skin feeling hydrated, silky, nourished or plumped. Many users report they rinse clean with little greasy residue and feel gentle around the eyes and on sensitive skin.