Okay, listen up, glow-getters! You know that feeling when your face is basically wearing a full face of yesterdayโs party? Yeah, gross. Thatโs where makeup melting balms swoop in like your skinโs personal superhero. Think of them as the ultimate makeup meltdowns โ in a good way! Weโre talking silky, buttery goodness that dissolves every last bit of mascara, sunscreen, and whatever else youโve been slinging on your face.
And because weโre not playing games with clogged pores, weโre double cleansing, baby! First, you melt it all away with the balm, then you come in with a water-based cleanser to finish the job. Trust me, your skin will be thanking you with a โglow-upโ thatโll have everyone asking for your secrets.
Here are five of the best makeup melting balms on the market!
5 Makeup Melting Balms You NEED
EDITOR'S CHOICE: As a leader in the cleansing balm space, JUNO & Co. is a light weight balm sure to remove all your makeup with just a little product. With only 10 simple ingredients and Japanese Pearl Barley Magic, your skin will be left soft and nourished.
If you suffer from dry skin, redness, or eczema, this balm is it for you! Not only will it remove the makeup and skincare, but it will leave your skin calm.
Leaders in skincare, IT Cosmetics' melting balm is infused with skincare to help improve your skin and keep it hydrated for 24 hours.
BUDGET-FRIENDLY: If you're looking for in-store options that won't suck the life out of your bank account, e.l.f. Cosmetics' balm comes in two sizes, both reasonably priced. However, you won't be sacrificing quality!
As another budget-friendly option, Garnier's melting balm holds up to the expensive options. Perfectly paired with the brand's micellar water offerings, your skin will be popping!
Why Makeup Melting Balms Instead of Makeup Wipes?
First, letโs clear up what double cleansing is! Melting balms are great for your skin; however, they remove makeup, not clean your skin. Follow these skincare steps for best results:
- Remove lashes and any jewels
- Apply melting balm
- Less is more! Start with a palm-sized amount, then add more if needed. Be sure to get in the nooks and crannies.
- Rinse the makeup and melting balm off
- Dry your face
- Use a paper towel so your nice towels arenโt ruined!
- Use a water-based cleanser and wash your face like normal
- Make sure you exfoliate with a brush or use a chemical exfoliating cleanser
- Apply toner
- Apply serum
- Find a serum that addresses your skin concerns! Not very toner is the best toner for you.
- Apply eye cream
- If you are over the age of 25, using an eye cream can significantly reduce wrinkles and bags as you age.
- Apply moisturizer
- Tell yourself youโre beautiful!
Okay, but whatโs really wrong with makeup wipes?
Now, you may be wondering: โWhy canโt I just use makeup wipes? Itโs less messy, removes the makeup, and gets the job done.โ
While there are some benefits to makeup wipes, the down-sides outweigh the positives. Theyโre basically just smearing your mascara and foundation around your face, like a sad little watercolor painting.ย Plus, theyโre often loaded with harsh chemicals that can dry you out faster than a desert wind.ย But a melting balm?ย It actuallyย dissolvesย your makeup, breaking it down so you can gently wash it away.ย No tugging, no rubbing, just pure, silky goodness.
And because youโre following it up with a second cleanse, youโre getting all that gunk out of your pores, not just pushing it around. Basically, itโs the difference between a quickie wipe-down and a luxurious spa treatment for your face. Ditch the wipes, darling, your skin deserves better.
We promise weโre not just making this up! Board-Certified dermatologist Dr. Kiran Mian agrees too.
โThe perfect makeup cleansing balm removes makeup, including long wear makeup and waterproof mascara, while adding hydration and protecting the skin barrier. CeraVe Makeup Removing Cleanser Balm does just that! It gently and effectively removes makeup, dirt, and other impurities from the skin, while jojoba oil and ceramides keep the skin feeling comfortable and the skin barrier maintained. Itโs nongreasy, super easy to rinse off, and leaves my skin feeling clean and moisturized!โย she said.
Additionally, if youโre prone to wearing a lot of makeup (itโs okay, we like a lot of makeup too!), those makeup wipes never remove all that makeup. How many times have you gone to wash your face and youโre still wiping off makeup? With makeup melting balms, youโll get it right the first time!
Which of these makeup melting balms will you be grabbing? Let us know in the comments!
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