The Best Cleansing Balms

Remember when everyone was nervous to put anything thicker than a foaming cleanser on their face? Not anymore! (Thankfully.) Instead of stripping every last ounce of moisture from our skin, we’ve come to our senses… and learned a thing or two about how our skin works! I’ve been using a cleansing balm for years and haven’t looked back. Let’s dive into what a cleansing balm is, why use one, how to use them and my favorite balms on the market. What is a Cleansing Balm? A cleansing balm is made from oil. It can be used as an every day facial cleanser but is especially great at removing makeup and deep cleansing impurities. Instead of stripping the skin as you cleanse, you are actually moisturizing when you use a cleansing balm. Cleansing Balm vs. Cleansing Oil A cleansing balm and a cleansing oil are super similar. The main difference is the consistency of the products. A cleansing balm is a butter-like consistency that is more solid than a cleansing oil which is liquid. Both are great for deep cleansing your face! I personally reach for a cleansing balm more often because I don’t like when oil drips between my fingers (…)

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