Olay Cleanse Nourishing Cleansing Balm Dry Skin, 150ml

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Unlike similar products we've used in the past that left our oily skin feeling even more oily, we loved that this cleansing balm left the face feeling clean, balanced, and hydrated. Those of us with dry skin also loved how gentle and hydrating it felt while still providing the adequate cleanse we needed. It takes very little effort to remove a full face of makeup, has a nourishing formula, doesn’t leave a greasy residue behind, and is affordable, making it a product we can't recommend enough.

Cleansing and makeup removal are likely the most tedious steps in your skincare routine—but find a great cleansing balm, and suddenly you’ll trade several minutes of harsh scrubbing for just a moment of gentle cleansing. Yep, you heard that right—you can combine two steps in one (kind of), to painlessly remove a day’s worth of makeup and grime. If you are wondering what cleanser does for your face and if you should use it, here’s what you should know: Facial cleansers help remove make-up, oil, dirt and pollution from your skin to reveal a brighter, more refreshed complexion. They are an essential product to use in your face cleaning routine. Don’t forget that water resistant make-up may require extra cleansing beforehand.

What are the best cleansing balms?

How many times your wash your face every day depends on the type of skin you have and to what elements it is exposed. In general cleansing twice a day is enough to keep skin clean and moisturised. Washing more than that can remove your skin’s protective oil barrier which can actually dry out skin. Over washing can be very harmful to skin especially for those with sensitive skin. Depending on your preferences and skin needs you can add eye creams, serums and moisturisers to your morning or evening routines. If you want to go hard on moisture, you can choose a face mask for extra hydration and softer skin. Choose a mask that’s best for your skin type and enjoy some pampering. While we (and most of the beauty community) highly recommend it, there are a few things that could be improved on. First, it’s not ideal for breaking down waterproof makeup—it requires some rubbing to fully remove mascara and stubborn makeup. The texture can also be slightly clumpy—when you apply it to your skin, it doesn’t melt evenly. However, we think the pros far outweigh the cons, so it’s absolutely a product we recommend. After cleansing your skin is prepped for moisturising. Hydrating with a moisturiser is an essential part of any skincare routine as it helps to replenish lost moisture and keep your skin hydrated. This cleansing balm is incredibly well-loved in the beauty community, and its popularity is absolutely justified. The most notable thing about it is its heavenly texture—it’s like a hybrid of a solid balm and a cream, making it both pillowy soft, and workable. It’s formulated with a blend of nine different hydrating oils, ensuring that it won’t strip the skin of moisture as it does its job.

Alyssa Kaplan is an experienced writer in the beauty industry and product tester specializing in cosmetics. She has many cleansing balms, including several on this list. She received a bachelor’s degree from the Fashion Institute of Technology, where she studied marketing and product development in the cosmetics industry as well as fashion business marketing. Alyssa has been a commerce writer at Byrdie since 2022, where she covers all things beauty. verifyErrors }}{{ message }}{{ /verifyErrors }}{{

The best cleansing balms for 2022 are:

Double cleansing is a very effective way of removing make-up and grime where an oil based cleanser, balm or cleansing milk is first used to remove make-up and this is followed by a water based cleanser to remove any remaining dirt.

Cleansing balms are cleansers that use oils and emollients to remove dirt, makeup, and buildup from the day without the need for harsh scrubbing," says board-certified dermatologist Carmin Castilla. "They are able to cleanse without stripping the skin of its natural oils and damaging your skin barrier." While most skin types will still want to go in with your usual face wash after using a cleansing balm, these formulas make the entire getting unready process so much easier. Although this luxe cleansing balm did help make the skin feel more hydrated, we felt that the texture was too slippery, making it difficult to work it into our skin and get a solid cleanse. If you have oily skin, try and avoid from face cleansing products containing wax or oil, as those only make your skin even more oily. If you have dry skin, face cleaning products with added moisturisers can prevent it from drying out even more. It effectively removes makeup, SPF, and grease, and we loved how seamlessly it transitioned from a balm to an oil to a milky consistency—it made using it foolproof. Because the formula isn’t overly oily, isn’t dry and crumbly, and doesn’t contain exfoliating acids, it’s a great choice regardless of your skin type. It’s effective and soothing, and the formula feels luxurious thanks to the gorgeous texture, but it is quite pricey compared to other similar options on the market, which is why we're naming it our runner-up. When you cleanse your face really depends on the type of skin that you have. Oily skin requires more cleansing, so cleansing twice a day, once in the morning and once at night is a must.Generally, you should cleanse your face at least twice a day in the morning and at night. Morning is the time to cleanse away the build up of oils and dead skin from during the night. Your night time cleanse is the time to remove make-up and clean your face from dirt, pollution and the sebum produced by your skin during the day. Cleansing balms tend to be much more hydrating and gentler on the skin than other cleansing formulations such as gels.