Health & Beauty

Double Cleansing: 10 Best Cleansing Balms + Oils To Try

January 15, 2025

Double cleansing has become a skin care routine staple over the years, especially in the winter months when skin tends to lose moisture and can feel dull or congested. It not only ensures that makeup, sunscreen, and impurities are fully removed, but also helps to maintain hydration and balance, which is especially important in colder weather.

Right now, with so many of us focusing on nourishing and protecting our skin during the winter season, double cleansing has become the perfect way to give our skin that extra layer of care especially with hydrating cleansers and balms. 

We’ve hand-picked 10 of the best products to help you achieve your double cleansing goals. —Farah Khan

Naturium Purple Ginseng Cleansing Balm

Naturium’s Purple Ginseng Cleansing Balm is a gentle yet effective product and it’s great for all skin types. It melts into the skin, thanks to its nourishing blend of purple ginseng and plant-based oils, leaving your skin feeling clean and hydrated. 

e.l.f. Skin Holy Hydration! Makeup Melting Cleansing Balm 

e.l.f. Skin’s Holy Hydration! Makeup Melting Cleansing Balm is a game-changer for removing makeup while keeping skin super soft and hydrated since it’s packed with hyaluronic acid, ceramides, and peptides. It transforms into a nourishing oil and then a milk-like texture as you massage it in, gently lifting away dirt and makeup without stripping your skin.

Skin Proud – Face Melt – Gentle Hydrating Cleansing Balm with Hyaluronic Hydrating Complex 

This balm-to-oil formula is perfect for melting away makeup, dirt, and all the stress of your day while the smooth, sorbet-like texture feels amazing on your skin. The nourishing oils like rice bran, argan, coconut, and rosehip oils help condition and hydrate as they clean your skin. Plus, with the added boost of Hyaluronic Acid, your skin feels soft and fresh.

grace & stella Cleansing Balm

This grace & stella Cleansing Balm is super gentle yet effective that makes taking off even the toughest makeup a breeze. It melts away everything from mascara to long-lasting foundation. The balm transforms into an oil when massaged into the skin, gently dissolving makeup while leaving your face feeling clean and refreshed.

Burt’s Bees Facial Cleansing Oil

The Burt’s Bees Facial Cleansing Oil has coconut and argan oils to gently remove dirt and makeup while leaving your skin soft and nourished. The oils cleanse without a greasy residue, and its antioxidant-rich formula helps soften skin. Dermatologist-tested and 100% natural, making it a gentle choice for your skin.

Neutrogena Cleansing Balm

Make removing tough makeup easy with this silky Neutrogena Cleansing Balm that leaves your skin clean, soft, and conditioned. It even removes stubborn waterproof mascara without any hassle. The 74-gram jar is packed with makeup-melting power, making it a must-have for your skincare routine. 

Farmacy Honey Vanilla Clean Meltaway Cleansing Balm

This Farmacy Honey Vanilla Clean Meltaway Cleansing Balm effortlessly removes stubborn makeup without drying your skin. Sunflower and Ginger Root Oils melt away long-wearing makeup while keeping your skin soft. Turmeric and Moringa Extracts clear away dirt, SPF, and excess oil without leaving any residue. Plus, Papaya Enzymes naturally exfoliate pores for a smooth, fresh feel.

Sephora Collection Melting Cleansing Balm with Algae Extract

An unscented cleanser that combines the effectiveness of a makeup remover with the nourishment of a balm. This Sephora Collection Melting Cleansing Balm contains chlorella, a microalgae that helps balance your skin’s pH, and polysaccharides from brown algae, which protect your skin from pollution. 

Youth To The People Superberry Dream Cleansing Balm

Youth To The People Superberry Dream Cleansing Balm is a fast-melting formula that quickly dissolves long-wear makeup, water-resistant sunscreen, and oils. It not only removes impurities but also leaves your skin hydrated, with moisture lasting long after you rinse.

Biossance Squalane + Antioxidant Makeup Removing Cleansing Oil

Biossance Squalane + Antioxidant Makeup Removing Cleansing Oil is a gentle, antioxidant-packed oil that removes long-wear makeup and impurities. It cleanses effectively while leaving your skin feeling hydrated and refreshed.

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