Our Guide to Cleansing Balms for Combination Skin

A cleansing balm is a game-changing cleanser that starts off as a solid balm that glides on the skin as an oil and moisturises as a milk, before getting wiped away with a cloth. While gentle, they are thorough, and are exceptionally effective when it comes to dissolving and rinsing away makeup, dirt, oil, grime, and other skincare products that can often clog pores. Packed with aromatic and antioxidant-rich oils, cleansing balms repair and protect the moisture barrier, and balance skin's natural pH level, leaving skin looking radiant, healthy, and soft to the touch.

Benefiting almost any skin type, including oily, dry, sensitive, and mature, cleansing balms are especially great for combination skin. Formulated without mineral oils, the natural antibacterial waxes and oils replenishes moisture to skin, without feeling too heavy, or causing excess sebum to build up.

Combination skin is most difficult skin type to keep on top of, and yet the most common. With an oily shine around the T-zone area forehead and nose, U-zone cheeks and jaw area are left feeling dry. With a change in seasons or when travelling can be difficult to maintain consistency and deal with combination skin. What's great about cleansing balms, is that they can be used everyday, and consistency is key when it comes to finding a routine that sticks. Plus, they’re easy to travel with, as it won’t leak as a liquid cleanser would, making your skin changing while on vacation more manageable.

Nourishing ingredients ensure that skin is both balanced and also, not causing any more oiliness on the forehead or dryness along your cheeks. A carefully balanced blend of oils ensures that skin gets the best of both. Skin-loving Optimega™ Oil and Elderberry Oil are high in Omegas 6 and 9, as well as fatty acids that help increase skin’s feeling of smoothness without clogging pores, which is a common concern in combination skin. High in gamma linolenic acid, Starflower oil, also known as borage seed oil, helps soften, smooth & moisturise skin and instantly soothe irritated or inflamed skin. Padina Pavonica, a marine algae found on the Mediterranean coast and a key active in our Pro-Collagen line, is known to support the feeling of hydration, and lock in moisture for a feeling that will last all day. 

Thorough, yet gentle, cleansing balms can be used daily, as the first step of your double cleanse routine. Using at night ensures that your face is clear from the day, and then a second cleanser would tone and treat skin based on your needs. Specially formulated for combination skin, the balm won’t strip any excess moisture, so your skin will be soft and smooth to the touch.

After a good invigorating cleanse, reach for an antioxidant based, alcohol free toner that balances combination skin that replenishes the skin with more moisture. Next follow up with a lightweight serum that penetrates into skin while balancing pH level. If you want, you can layer up some more serum on cheeks areas that are prone to dryness. Lastly, a non-sticky, lotion-type moisturiser leaves a fresh finish for a complete skincare routine for combination skin.

The main goal here is to manage your skincare routine carefully to find what works for you. Perhaps at the end of the night, you want to be immersed in the scent of essential oils, including lavender, chamomile and eucalyptus, or prefer a non-scented version. Customise your routine to suit your skin, after all, when it comes to skincare, it's not one size fits all.

The Iconic Original

This award-winning essential is infused with a unique blend of 9 essential oils including Lavender, Chamomile and Eucalyptus and smells like aromatherapy in a jar.

The Rose-Infused Icon

Formulated with delicate English Rose Oleo Extract, this floral favourite leaves skin feeling soft, smooth and oh-so-soothed.

The Fragrance-Free Cleansing Balm

Fragrance-free version of our bestselling cleansing balm that melts away makeup and impurities for a glowing complexion.