Cleansing Balms Are Our New Favorite Makeup Remover
Removing makeup will never be the same!
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We'll be the first to tell you that we love the convenience of makeup-remover wipes, but the truth is that they're not actually all that great for your skin. Between foundation, dirt, and pollution, it's tough to remove every layer with just one sweep of a wipe. But who wants to spend all night hunched over the bathroom sink washing their face?
Enter cleansing balms! This style of cleanser usually features a solid formula that turns into a liquid upon contact with fingertips and skin. It's weird at first, but you'll soon love how easy it is to apply, and you'll really love how quickly makeup dissolves and rinses off. It's best to still follow up with a cleanser to remove every trace of debris from the day, but cleansing balms are an amazing alternative to face wipes that work just as quickly.
For us, they've made it realistic to keep up with a double-cleansing routine ... and our skin is so thankful! Here are some of the best options worth giving a try.
Ashley is the beauty and style editor at BestProducts.com, and her work has been featured on Cosmopolitan and Town and Country. She has an obsession with designer handbags, Liberty prints, 1960s fashion, and owns more shoes than she’s willing to admit. She's been using her learnings from owning a boutique and her shopping addiction for good since 2015. She’ll never accept that black isn’t a color. Away from the computer, you’ll likely find the Texas native binging on a British period drama or theorizing over Game of Thrones. She has yet to find a real cup of queso in NYC.
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