Okay, listen up, glow-getters! You know that feeling when your face is basically wearing a full face of yesterday’s party? Yeah, gross. That’s where makeup melting balms swoop in like your skin’s personal superhero. Think of them as the ultimate makeup meltdowns – in a good way! We’re talking silky, buttery goodness that dissolves every last bit of mascara, sunscreen, and whatever else you’ve been slinging on your face.
And because we’re not playing games with clogged pores, we’re double cleansing, baby! First, you melt it all away with the balm, then you come in with a water-based cleanser to finish the job. Trust me, your skin will be thanking you with a ‘glow-up’ that’ll have everyone asking for your secrets.
Here are five of the best makeup melting balms on the market!
EDITOR’S CHOICE: As a leader in the cleansing balm space, JUNO & Co. is a light weight balm sure to remove all your makeup with just a little product. With only 10 simple ingredients and Japanese Pearl Barley Magic, your skin will be left soft and nourished.
If you suffer from dry skin, redness, or eczema, this balm is it for you! Not only will it remove the makeup and skincare, but it will leave your skin calm.
Leaders in skincare, IT Cosmetics’ melting balm is infused with skincare to help improve your skin and keep it hydrated for 24 hours.
BUDGET-FRIENDLY: If you’re looking for in-store options that won’t suck the life out of your bank account, e.l.f. Cosmetics’ balm comes in two sizes, both reasonably priced. However, you won’t be sacrificing quality!
As another budget-friendly option, Garnier’s melting balm holds up to the expensive options. Perfectly paired with the brand’s micellar water offerings, your skin will be popping!
Why Makeup Melting Balms Instead of Makeup Wipes?
First, let’s clear up what double cleansing is! Melting balms are great for your skin; however, they remove makeup, not clean your skin. Follow these skincare steps for best results:
- Remove lashes and any jewels
- Apply melting balm
- Less is more! Start with a palm-sized amount, then add more if needed. Be sure to get in the nooks and crannies.
- Rinse the makeup and melting balm off
- Dry your face
- Use a paper towel so your nice towels aren’t ruined!
- Use a water-based cleanser and wash your face like normal
- Make sure you exfoliate with a brush or use a chemical exfoliating cleanser
- Apply toner
- Apply serum
- Find a serum that addresses your skin concerns! Not very toner is the best toner for you.
- Apply eye cream
- If you are over the age of 25, using an eye cream can significantly reduce wrinkles and bags as you age.
- Apply moisturizer
- Tell yourself you’re beautiful!
Okay, but what’s really wrong with makeup wipes?
Now, you may be wondering: “Why can’t I just use makeup wipes? It’s less messy, removes the makeup, and gets the job done.”
While there are some benefits to makeup wipes, the down-sides outweigh the positives. They’re basically just smearing your mascara and foundation around your face, like a sad little watercolor painting. Plus, they’re often loaded with harsh chemicals that can dry you out faster than a desert wind. But a melting balm? It actually dissolves your makeup, breaking it down so you can gently wash it away. No tugging, no rubbing, just pure, silky goodness.
And because you’re following it up with a second cleanse, you’re getting all that gunk out of your pores, not just pushing it around. Basically, it’s the difference between a quickie wipe-down and a luxurious spa treatment for your face. Ditch the wipes, darling, your skin deserves better.
We promise we’re not just making this up! Board-Certified dermatologist Dr. Kiran Mian agrees too.
“The perfect makeup cleansing balm removes makeup, including long wear makeup and waterproof mascara, while adding hydration and protecting the skin barrier. CeraVe Makeup Removing Cleanser Balm does just that! It gently and effectively removes makeup, dirt, and other impurities from the skin, while jojoba oil and ceramides keep the skin feeling comfortable and the skin barrier maintained. It’s nongreasy, super easy to rinse off, and leaves my skin feeling clean and moisturized!” she said.
Additionally, if you’re prone to wearing a lot of makeup (it’s okay, we like a lot of makeup too!), those makeup wipes never remove all that makeup. How many times have you gone to wash your face and you’re still wiping off makeup? With makeup melting balms, you’ll get it right the first time!
Which of these makeup melting balms will you be grabbing? Let us know in the comments!
