melting cleansing balm

Apply the balm to dry skin and gently massage to melt makeup and oils. Add a little water to emulsify the balm into a milky texture, then either rinse thoroughly or wipe away with a damp cloth before following with a water-based cleanser if desired.

Many melting cleansing balms are marketed for multiple or all skin types. Listings commonly note suitability for normal, dry, oily, combination, sensitive (including extra-sensitive), and mature skin.

Product descriptions commonly list humectants and barrier-supporting ingredients such as hyaluronic acid, ceramides, peptides, squalane, jojoba oil, beeswax, purple ginseng, and linoleic-rich oils.

Descriptions and reviews commonly state that these balms emulsify with water and rinse clean, typically without leaving a heavy or greasy residue.

Yes — several brands offer travel- or trial-sized versions, and some product descriptions highlight travel-friendly packaging.

Melting cleansing balms are commonly used as the first step in a double-cleanse to dissolve makeup and surface impurities, and are typically followed by a water-based cleanser to remove any remaining residue.