True or False: Cleansing Balms Are One of the Best Things You Can Use for Acne
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Shirazi loves this balm from Farmacy because it's formulated without fragrances or essential oils, which means it's great for sensitive skin. She even uses it herself, so you know it's good.
Pond's cleansing balm melts away even the heaviest of makeup and provides extra hydration for smoother, radiant skin.
If you couldn't tell by the name, this cleansing balm is an absolute dream for its potent blend of berry antioxidants and hyaluronic acid. Goji, maqui, and açaí berries neutralize oxidative stressors that may cause damage to the skin. It also utilizes non–pore clogging oils like jojoba.
Another recommendation from Shirazi is this oat cleansing balm. It's formulated specifically for sensitive and irritated skin with oat-kernel oil and other natural ceramides.
The Jeju volcanic clusters in this gentle balm help reduce excess sebum and draw out other impurities in the pores.
This luxe restorative cleansing balm from 111Skin contains niacinamide, colloidal silver, and hyaluronic acid, which are all great for acne-prone skin and a boost of hydration.
This is not a drill—cult-loved brand Glow Recipe also has a cleansing balm, people. The formula contains papaya enzymes and blueberry extract to thoroughly protect the skin against environmental aggressors.
Belif's Aqua Bomb is fragrance-free and contains inflammation-soothing ingredients such as calendula extract and oat-kernel oil.
This butter-like cleansing balm removes even water-resistant makeup. It also contains bamboo and charcoal powder to help exfoliate and unclog pores.
This velvety, omega-infused balm contains a skin barrier–repairing complex and jojoba-seed oil to soften skin and prevent moisture loss during your second cleanse.
This is another great budget option formulated without comedogenic oils. It's also pH balanced and contains polysaccharides known for their anti-pollution properties.
Clinique's silky balm works overtime so you don't have to. It quickly removes makeup and leftover oil on the surface of skin and is formulated to work well for all skin types.
Formulated with acne-prone skin in mind, this balm contains salicylic acid and a blend of nourishing (non–pore clogging) oils to purify pores on a deeper level.
In addition to its anti-inflammatory ingredients such as turmeric, this balm also contains gentle exfoliants like lactic acid and azelaic acid to clear away surface congestion that can cause acne.
Green-tea extract, cherry-blossom extract, and malachite stone revive a dull complexion and pull out impurities from the skin.
This balm has only 10 ingredients and even removes waterproof mascara. It contains Japanese barley, which is a great source of vitamins and antioxidants that help regulate melanin production.
The vitamin E, jojoba oil, and avocado oil in this cleansing balm soften into a milky texture to help you dissolve your day's junk in a snap.
The Farmacy Green Clean balm is another great option for acne-prone skin and a personal favorite of mine. It contains ingredients such as moringa extract, turmeric, and ginger-root oil, which always leave my skin feeling baby soft.
This all-in-one cleansing emulsion truly does it all and is one of my all time favorites. It contains six nutrient-rich oils that can act as a cleanser, mask, and glow oil to remove makeup and protect the skin. Pro tip: I like to take a few drops and melt it into an oil consistency to use as a face oil ove my moisturizer.