This is a sponsored post. All opinions are my own. Even the most expensive skincare can’t work well on dirty skin. Properly removing makeup, sunscreen, and other impurities is a crucial first step to a good routine. My personal favorite way to cleanse is to use an oil-based product first and finish off with a foaming wash. A cleansing oil or balm can help dissolve sunscreen, makeup, excess sebum, and other impurities. Right now I’m using JUNOCO Clean 10 Cleansing Balm as my f

This post contains affiliate links. The Glow Recipe Papaya Sorbet Enzyme Cleansing Balm contains three types of papaya ingredients and promises smooth, bright, moisturized skin. Glow Recipe says that while papaya enzymes are exfoliating, the formula is gentle enough to use daily. It’s available on Glow Recipe and Amazon. How to use: Apply to dry face with dry, clean hands and massage Add a bit of water, massage some more (the formula will emulsify) Rinse with water Follow wit

Double cleansing is becoming more and more popular and for a good reason - it’s one of the easiest ways to thoroughly cleanse the face without harsh rubbing. The first step, typically a cleansing oil or balm, dissolves oil-soluble impurities such as makeup and sunscreen. I’ve been using Audrey&Young Cica Biome Cleansing Balm as my first step lately. It promises to be safe even for dry, sensitive skin, to control sebum, and soothe. It’s available on* Amazon. How to use: Gently

I’m not sure how I lived without double cleansing for 25 ish years. I can no longer imagine my skincare routine without it. If you aren’t familiar, the first cleanser is what dissolves oil-soluble impurities (makeup, sunscreen) and the second cleanser is what washes off all the rest. Hanskin PHA Pore Cleansing Balm is a first step cleanser. It removes makeup and other impurities, while the PHA (polyhydroxy acids) gently dissolve dead skin buildup. This balm is made without pa

I am yet to try an I’m From product that I don’t absolutely love. All of them have been amazing so far. And the new I’m From Fig Cleansing Balm is no exception. It’s sold on the official* Wishtrend site, as well as eBay and YesStyle (use reward code KBHOBBIT for extra savings). A cleansing balm is an alternative to cleansing oil and is used as the first step to remove makeup and oil-soluble products (such as sunscreen). I’m From developed a proprietary way of processing figs

Reading posts about people not double cleansing (using a combination of an oil balm / cleanser and a foaming cleanser) makes me shudder. Even without makeup, everyone should be using SPF daily, and sunscreens do not get fully removed with foaming cleansers alone. Not to mention any other oil-soluble impurities. An oil cleanser is a must for removing excess skin sebum, BB cream, sunscreen, and more. Improper cleansing can lead to clogged pores that appear larger than they real

I purchased Innisfree Blueberry Rebalancing 5.5 Cleanser for a few simple reasons: I was out of foaming cleansers, it had a good price point, and I typically like #Innisfree products. I didn’t realize it was such a popular item until reviews started to pop up everywhere. It’s sold on eBay, Amazon, and YesStyle. The purpose of any foaming cleanser is to remove impurities (if used in the morning) or to wash off the remaining cleansing oil (if used in the evening). The Innisfree

I’ve been wanting to try a cleansing balm for some time. Last time I tried buying one, it ended up being a cleansing cream instead, which isn’t the same thing at all (but you can read that review here). Cleansing balms are used as the first step of cleansing, instead of cleansing oil. Products of this type will remove dirt and sunscreens as well as makeup. Typically, the next step would be a foaming cleanser and then the rest of your evening routine. The Atopalm Real Barrier