One of the coolest things about cleansing balms is how the consistency changes from the container to the palm of your hand. Our overall winner starts with a firm consistency when it's initially scooped out, but once rubbed into the skin, it becomes smooth and milky, and it practically melts away makeup in less than a minute. Beloved by Brooke Shields, this cleansing balm is fortified with a multitude of oils like sunflower, avocado, and jojoba. Ingredients like turmeric help to brighten the skin while gentle exfoliating acids like lactic and azelaic help reveal smoother, more even skin. We found this balm to be particularly oily and creamy, which made its consistency especially pleasant on dry skin. It spread easily and left our skin feeling soft and smooth as well as deeply moisturized. One tester has sensitive skin that can appear red after cleansing, but the True Botanicals balm left her skin feeling noticeably soft with no redness. From gels and foams to scrubs and oils, there are so many different ways to wash your face, but there are lots of reasons why you might choose to use a cleansing balm over any other type of cleanser. If your skin feels dry or looks dull, if you wear makeup on a daily basis, if you’re a fan of double cleansing, or if you simply like to take a luxe approach to your skincare routine, then a cleansing balm is the one for you.

But we don’t stop there: We also regularly re-review the categories in which we’ve awarded the PEOPLE Tested seal of approval — because the best product of today might not be the best of tomorrow. And by the way, companies can never buy our recommendation: Their products must earn it, fair and square. Beth Gillette is the beauty editor at Cosmopolitan with four years of experience researching, writing, and editing skincare stories that range from ice rollers to whiteheads. She’s an authority in all skincare categories but is an expert when it comes to cleansing balms, thanks to years of personal testing. I love makeup just as much as the next beauty writer, but I sincerely hate taking it off at night. Knowing that my friendly dermatologist would verbally eviscerate me for sleeping with mascara on, I decided long ago that on the days when I knew I wouldn't have the energy to scrub away a full face of makeup, I just wouldn't wear any. No makeup, no problems, right?Another tube iteration, this cleanser, while presenting as a cream, actually has a surprising grainy texture to it which we actually quite appreciated. This helped to not only soften the skin but also slough away makeup and residue even better. And, since it's not as oily as other balms we've tried, it didn't leave any greasy residue. Though cleansing balms are inherently more moisturizing than, say, gel cleansers, they can still be a great option for all skin—not just dry types. If you have oily or acne-prone skin, look for cleansing balms with lightweight oils, like jojoba oil and safflower oil, as well as gentle exfoliants like AHAs and BHAs, says Dr. Fahs, to help keep pores clear. When I was really speechless, however, was when my makeup melted off. Like, foundation, eyeshadow, and even mascara gone after rinsing.

Todavía no hemos traducido «Edited». ¡Estamos trabajando en ello! Por ahora, puedes usar Google Translate para leer en tu idioma preferido, pero estate atenta por si hay novedades.While this cleansing balm is free of synthetic fragrances, it’s naturally scented with ginger root, mandarin, and neroli oils, so expect a fresh, albeit strong, scent when you twist this skincare savior open. If your regular makeup routine includes liquid eyeliner, waterproof mascara, and a full-coverage foundation that promises to last all day, we’d bet that you’ve felt challenged to remove it at least once in your life. On one hand, that’s great, because it means that you’ve finally found products that live up to their all-day claims; on the other, it’s not so great, because it might prompt you to rub and scrub your complexion to smithereens in hopes of getting it clean. Cleansing balms in general are great for people with dry skin due to their hydrating formulas, but they’re certainly not all created equal. While some have drier, more crumbly textures, others—like this one—are richer and more oily. Formulated with a blend of nourishing oils, like avocado, jojoba, and clove leaf oils, it’s no surprise that this formula is pretty oily on the skin. Mona Gohara, MD, is a board-certified dermatologist in Hamden, CT. Dr. Gohara is an associate clinical professor at Yale School of Medicine and president of the Women’s Dermatologic Society. Her areas of expertise include medical and surgical dermatology and treating skin of color. Formulated specifically with oily skin in mind, Innisfree Pore Clearing Volcanic Cleansing Balm works well to slough away pore-clogging makeup, dirt, and bacteria to reveal a clean complexion beneath. “This is amazing at removing my makeup,” our tester says.