This cleanser is neither a balm nor an oil. Instead, it undergoes a unique transformation from oil to gel. Because of this, it won’t leave behind a greasy residue the way some cleansing balms and oils do. This means your other skincare products will be able to work effectively since they’ll be applied to clean skin free of any residue. It also removes the need for a second cleanser, effectively making it a double-cleanse in one. This cleanser also features a much more lightweight oil than most balms, giving it a modern texture.
Key ingredients:
All ingredients:
Water, Pentylene Glycol, Panthenol, Betaine Salicylate, Aminomethyl Propanol, Carbomer, Polysorbate 20, Trehalose, Sodium Hyaluronate, Allantoin, Propanediol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Leptospermum Scoparium Branch/Leaf Oil, Citrus Reticulata (Tangerine) Peel Oil, 4-Terpineol, Artemisia Herba-Alba Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycerin, Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Leaf Extract, Bixa Orellana Seed Extract, Caramel, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Tin Oxide, Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides
We recommend Better Than Balm for removing heavier makeup, like long-wear foundation. The best way to break down this type of makeup is with oil, and many customers requested we come out with an oil-based cleanser for this very reason. Renée decided to create Better Than Balm because foundation makeup is smarter and longer lasting than it used to be, which means it's also harder to remove.
Vitamin Infused Cleansing Emulsion breaks down makeup as well, but it contains fewer oils so may not be as suitable for stubborn formulas.
It ultimately comes down to your personal preference. If you prefer the texture of an oil over a lotion or vice versa, choose the cleanser you enjoy using the most!
