Beauty Beat: Beauty Balm Battle

After a night of partying or a day of toiling, your face can feel heavy and loaded with sebum and remnants of your favorite products, be they foundation, concealer, a heavy moisturizer or, paramount of all, sunscreen. A good beauty balm will help prep you for your cleanse and increase the moisture retention of your skin care routine. Beauty balms, more commonly known as cleansing balms, are an excellent way to start your skincare routine for the end of the day. 

In that vein, check out some of our favorite beauty balms and the benefits of using them to cleanse away your beat, in no particular order.

Green Clean by Farmacy

A favorite of many people who look for clean beauty products is the Green Clean. The spritely, green color of this balm, followed by the airy smell of Echinacea helps unclog pores while melting away the most stubborn makeup. It even includes papaya enzymes to help exfoliate and beautify the skin, fighting pollution intake. This cleansing balm is great with or without makeup. It has to be tried to be believed. Not to mention, this product is cruelty free and certified clean.

Take the Day Off Balm by Clinique

If you are someone who loves a full face but suffers from sensitivity issues, then the OG Clinique has you covered with this balm. A smooth and silky balm which transforms into a milk when making contact with your face, this cleanser is a heavy-duty makeup remover that is vegan and cruelty free. Leaving a lightweight, non-greasy finish when wiped or rinsed off, truly, Clinique made this balm for the heavy-handed makeup artist!

Slaai Makeup-Melting Balm

If you loved the sound of Green Clean, then you will adore Slaai. This balm is formulated with fruits high in antioxidants, such as blueberries and strawberries, and blended with baobab fruit and Drunk Elephant’s signature marula oil. The combination ensures that makeup is not only removed, but so are any local pollutants. Oh, and to top it off, Drunk Elephant includes a vial of bamboo charcoal powder for a quick exfoliation when needed.

Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm

Of the four cleaning balms on the list, this balm leans more toward skin longevity. While still cleaning the skin, this balm is packed with skin-hugging collagen. It also has some essential oils such as chamomile, lavender, and eucalyptus to help keep the skin calm and hydrated. Rose extract and mimosa wax are also key players in this cleanser to help reduce lines and wrinkles over time. Keep this balm in mind the next time you want to create an even more intense anti-aging routine.

This is only a portion of what sort of balms that are on the market, highly coveted by the people who use them. Though not always needed, a cleansing balm will set the tone for what sort of routine to come as the (of course) balmy texture allows the skin to absorb more active ingredients than a regular cleanser.