Special mention must be made of the Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm which is affordable and effective, and the Three Aiming Cleansing Balm, which isn’t affordable, but is lush as hell! 😀

It does not feel dry, tight, nor is there any residue on my skin. It feels so gentle, almost as if I was pouring a rose-scented oil on my skin, nourishing it, even as I cleanse. There's just one problem, though, because I love this stuff so much, I often apply more than needed to my face because it smells and feels so amazing. That means that I'm probably using more than the average person, and let me tell you, that isn't cheap. I personally use cleansing balms, and prefer using cleansing balms to cleansing oils. I have used so many, I have a repository of all the cleansing balms I’ve ever used, and I keep adding to it as I go! 😀 For some reason, I find that the texture of the Elemis Pro-Collagen Rose Cleansing Balm feels lighter and less waxy. It is a soft balm that melts into an oil in the palm of your hand.

A clever cleanser

The Elemis Pro-Collagen Rose Cleansing Balm does smell a little strong. The scent of fresh roses wafts out into the room the moment you open the cover of your tub.

The key is to use a splash of water during the massage stage. It loosens the texture, gives the product a good 'slip' around the face and means you can really break down stubborn make-up and grime. Grazia's Best Cleansing Balms At A Glance:

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Ninee wrote: “Excellent cleansing balm by Pure. Similar to a more expensive brand. Massage a small amount onto the face and then wipe off with muslin or flannel which has been immersed in warm water. Fabulous!”