Zero Balance Cleansing Balm

A cleansing balm is essentially what it sounds like—a thick, rich balm that can be used to cleanse your skin of dirt, oil, and impurities. This type of face wash is formulated with natural oils. If you think back to science class, you may remember the phrase “like attracts like”—which is exactly how face cleansing balms work. The oils in the formula not only rid your skin of all that buildup, but they also help to restore moisture while doing so, leaving your skin clean and hydrated. This is a huge factor in why they’re a popular option for dry, sensitive, and mature skin types, all of which tend to need some extra love in the moisture department. And, as you can probably imagine, cleansing balms are a favorable option during the winter months, since the cold weather can take a toll on your skin.

Cleansing balms and oils are similar in the fact that they both are formulated with natural oils that attract excess sebum away from your skin. The two options are also both hydrating. Really, the difference between the cleansing balm vs. oil comes down to the formula itself and the packaging. Balms have a creamy, solid texture and can often be found in a tub with a spatula that can be used to apply it. Oils have a liquid, oily texture that usually comes in a bottle with a pump for easy use.

Now that you’re in-tune with cleansing balm, how it works, and how it differs from cleansing oil, let’s talk about how to put this trendy face wash option to use. It’s really quite easy. Take a small amount of cleansing balm onto your fingertips (either directly from the tub or using a spatula for a more sanitary option), then begin to massage it onto dry skin in circular motions. Yes, no need for water just yet. As you work the product onto your complexion, the balm will pick up impurities. After you’ve thoroughly worked the hydrating formula over your skin, rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water to reveal a clean, moisturized visage.

In our opinion, one of the best cleansing balms out there is Bye Bye Makeup Cleansing Balm Makeup Remover. This luxuriously creamy formula is infused with a blend of skin-loving ingredients, including vitamin C to visibly brighten your complexion, rosehip oil to nourish and hydrate, ceramides to visibly strengthen the skin barrier, and shea butter to intensely moisturize. Bye Bye Makeup Cleansing Balm is designed to give you a spa-like experience with its rich texture and fresh blend of rose water with hints of citrus. Non-comedogenic, alcohol-free, vegan* and ophthalmologist-tested, it’s suitable for even sensitive skin.