Magically Melt Away Makeup With Oil Cleansers and Balms

Double cleansing is probably the only way to properly and effectively remove makeup and cleanse the skin. Double cleansing consists of going in first with an oil based cleanser, and then following up with a water based cleanser. The oil based cleanser is used to remove oil-based impurities like sebum, sunscreen and makeup, so it’s very important that if you are someone that wears sunscreen or makeup, that you double cleanse at the end of your day.

A great oil based cleanser will soften and melt down all your makeup, including waterproof eye makeup and matte lipsticks. There are two types of oil based cleansers, a cleansing oil and a cleansing balm. They essentially do the same exact thing, the only difference is the texture. Here are a few great recommendations for oil cleansers and balms that really melt down makeup without stripping or irritating the skin.

Hanskin PHA Cleansing Oil

The Hanskin PHA Oil Cleanser is a 2-in-1 cleansing oil that gently exfoliates the skin while melting down makeup and sunscreen.. It is formulated with polyhydroxy acids, a gentle type of acid that is perfect for sensitive skin types. It also has tea tree oil, aloe vera extract and jojoba oil that helps control breakouts and maintain skin hydration. It’s very lightweight and non irritating so it’s great for those with oily and acne prone skin who may be too scared to try new products.

Sokoglam.com - $25.00

Amazon.com - $27.00

Muji Sensitive Skin Cleansing Oil

The Muji Cleansing Oil is great for those with sensitive skin. It is formulated with 100% plant-based ingredients including olive oil. This lightweight cleanser effectively melts off sunscreen and makeup and has grapeseed and purslane extract, which is very soothing to the skin. It is also free of irritants like fragrances, colorants, mineral oils, parabens and alcohol.

Muji.us - $19.99

Farmacy Beauty Green Clean Cleansing Balm

The Farmacy Beauty Green Clean Cleansing Balm does an amazing job at melting down makeup while keeping the skin hydrated and smooth. It’s formulated with Sunflower and Ginger Root Oils which are great for breaking down even the most stubborn water resistant sunscreens and makeup products. It has a really nice sorbet type of texture to it and super lightweight which makes it perfect for those with oily and acne prone skin. This product is vegan, cruelty-free, and gluten-free, and comes in recyclable packaging. It does contain fragrance so if that does irritate your skin, I would skip this product, but if your skin doesn’t react to fragrance, it’s perfectly fine to use since this is a wash off product.

Sephora.com - $34.00

Amazon.com - $34.00

Then I Met You Living Cleansing Balm

The Then I Met You Living Cleansing Balm is a pretty popular product amongst the K-Beauty fans. The brand was developed by Sokoglam’s creator Charlotte Cho and has been raved about by notable skincare gurus like Michelle Phan and Liah Yoo. This cleansing balm has great ingredients like sea buckthorn oil, which softens and protects skin, and gives the balm its distinctive bright yellow color. Other skin-benefiting ingredients include anti-aging and brightening persimmon extract and nourishing olive oil and vitamin E.

Sokoglam.com - $38.00

ThenIMetYou.com - $38.00