Cleansing Balms: The Ultimate Product & Skincare Guide (2022 Update)

From gels to creams to oils, there’s no shortage of cleansing textures in our cleanser collection, but face cleansing balms remain one of our long-standing favourites. If you haven’t tried our bestselling Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm yet, you’re in the right place. In this article, we discuss what a cleansing balm is, how it works, and why it is essential to any skincare routine.

How you cleanse your face is a very personal preference. Depending on skin type, specific concerns, or even the kind of product you like, there are a dizzying amount of options. The beauty of a cleansing balm is that it takes away any of the confusion on figuring it out, because it literally does it all. This guide walks you through step-by-step on how to use a cleansing balm for any skin type or concern.

Cleansing is an essential step for skin health, so every ELEMIS treatment starts with an invigorating double cleanse. This guide walks you though our two-step approach to deliver an even deeper clean, whilst helping to prep the skin for the rest of your skincare routine.

Nothing beats that so-fresh feeling of a clean face at the end of your day. Especially after a full face of makeup or a long tiring day. Up your nightly routine with a therapeutic ritual of a makeup cleansing balm. The 3-in-1 transformative cleanser both cleanses and moisturizes for a hydrated, fresh feeling. We dive into how to use a cleansing balm makeup remover, the benefits of the practice, and whether you should consider making it a part of your daily routine or not.

With the new year comes the promise of a clean slate: new exercise regime, fresh set of goals, the list goes on. Fortunately, when it comes to skincare, there’s no need to do a big overhaul. The small (but often overlooked) step of cleansing in the a.m. and p.m. can make all the difference in your complexion. Enter: cleansing balms vs cleansing oils. In this article, we help you understand the key differences between the products.

While they might look similar with its whipped oil-in-water texture, they do in fact differ in their efficiency. We will help you understand the benefits of both of those skincare staples, and you will finally be able to decide your favourite between cold cream vs cleansing balm.

Everyone is talking about cleansing balms, but are they suitable for dry skin types? The short answer is yes, but some are better tailored to your dry skin needs than others. In this guide, we’ve covered everything you need to know about choosing the best cleansing balm for dry skin.

What is the best cleansing balm for oily skin? You’re dying to try a cleansing balm but unsure if it’s good to use on oily skin. If that’s true for you, you’ve come to the right place. It’s no surprise that oily skin users have concerns. Cleansing balms are essentially solidified oils that gently melt away makeup and impurities from the skin. In this guide, we discuss oily skin and if cleansing balms are the right choice for this skin type.

Is your skin reactive, red, dry, rash- or breakout-prone? Then you might have sensitive skin. But according to board-certified dermatologist Dr. Peter Katz, dermatologists don’t have a hard-and-fast list of criteria they use to diagnose sensitive skin–it’s a grey area. The best way to tell if you have sensitive skin is to keep track of how your skin reacts to different variables. Which brings us to cleansing balms and sensitive skin. Learn what the best cleansing balm is for sensitive skin plus how to add it to your daily skincare routine.

What is the best cleansing balm for oily skin? You’re dying to try a cleansing balm but unsure if it’s good to use on oily skin. If that’s true for you, you’ve come to the right place. It’s no surprise that oily skin users have concerns. Cleansing balms are essentially solidified oils that gently melt away makeup and impurities from the skin. In this guide, we discuss oily skin and if cleansing balms are the right choice for this skin type.

No matter your skin type, healthy skin all starts at the same place, cleansing. While skin type can be determined by genetics, your reaction to products are clear indicators. Learning how to identify and care for yours is as simple as seeing your skin's reaction. In this guide, learn everything you need to know about choosing the best cleansing balm for sensitive skin.

While beauty should be celebrated in all ages, changes in skin are normal and unstoppable forces of nature- you just have to go with it. With care and dedication, products can help put aging on pause and keep your skin looking youthful. That all starts with the most important step of all, using a cleansing balm as the first part of your routine. Learn how to care for and reap the benefits with the best cleansing balm for mature in our latest guide.

No matter the reason you choose to use a cleansing balm, the benefits will be reaped. As an everyday cleansing treat, as an invigorating facial massage, to take extra care of the eye area or as a weekly soothing ritual, ELEMIS cleansing balms stand as a cult-favourite, and we want you to enjoy it.