1. Sisley Paris Triple-Oil Balm Makeup Remover And Cleanser

Sisley’s balm cleanser is the epitome of sheer luxury. Once applied to the skin, it turns into a fine oil and melts away the day's sins. It should then be swiped off with a warm flannel. You’ll find that there is no need for a second cleanse as it is so efficient! It’s packed with babassu, shea, and macadamia, all of which keep skin soft and nourished without feeling greasy. It is one of the top five Best Luxury Cleansing Balms I have tried.

2. La Prairie Supreme Balm Cleanser

Tough enough to melt away make-up, yet gentle enough to keep skin's natural defences intact, this product makes for a seriously luxury cleanse. It begins as a balm and turns into an oil upon contact with skin. It then transforms into a milky consistency that can be rinsed off easily. I reach for this product when my skin is feeling a little sensitive. It is one of the Best Luxury Cleansing Balms I have tried.

3. Omorovicza Thermal Cleansing Balm

I love a skincare product with interesting, rare properties. This product’s leading ingredient is Hungarian moor mud, a powerhouse for drawing out excess oils and impurities in the skin. I tend to find that this cleanser is the best out of the bunch for removing waterproof mascara.

4. Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm

This product is one of Elemis’ bestselling products – and it’s for a reason! Not only does it do the job of ridding the skin of make-up, but its collagen ingredient also helps with elasticity. I sometimes use this product as a mask, by applying a thin layer onto clean skin and leaving it to work for half an hour before removing it.

5. Valmont Icy Falls Cleansing Balm

This cleanser uses one of the purest waters in the world – Swiss spring water – as its main ingredient. As a result, it removes makeup really well and gives skin a much-needed hit of freshness. I like to use this product in the morning, as it revives my skin ready for the day. It is one of my top five Best Luxury Cleansing Balms.

6. Oskia Micro Exfoliating Balm

One of the most vitamin-rich cleansers I have used, Oskia’s offering is brimming with fruit enzymes and vitamins C and E. It goes onto the skin as an exfoliating creamy balm and buffs away the skin cells while lifting impurities in an instant.

7. Chantecaille Rose de Mai Cleansing Balm

If you love an antioxidant-rich cleanser, look no further! This cleansing balm is full of rosehip, tamanu oil, raspberry stem cell extracts and hyaluronic acid which all get to work on purifying the skin and hydrating it at the same time.

8. Espa Yuzu & Ginger Cleansing Sorbet

Enriched with zingy Ginger and luxurious Yuzu Oil, this cleansing balm from ESPA is all about the spa vibe and good results. It helps to melt away impurities and leave skin with a radiant, healthy-looking glow. The nourishing balm has just the right consistency that does not feel thick and sticky. I suggest using a warm cleansing cloth to remove it.

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I had never tried one of the brand’s hero products, the Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm. But I have been eager to try it for years. I’ve always been a bit wary of using a balm-textured cleanser, as I suffer from breakouts. And my worry was that the thick texture is going to aggravate my skin. Even so, I had never heard anyone complain about this so-called ‘wonder balm’. Therefore, I was excited to finally give it a go.

The cleanser contains a range of skin–loving ingredients, which each operate to serve the skin in a different way. The padina pavonica ingredient helps with skin elasticity, while the mimosa flower wax adds a hit of hydration. It also contains starflower oil, a key ingredient for upping moisture in the skin. There are also almond, coconut, and shea oils that calm and nourish the skin. As if that weren’t enough, there are also ingredients with firming and plumping properties. That includes elderberry seed oil, wheat germ, and vitamin E, which shield the skin from free radical damage.

How I Use It & My Review

On opening the cleanser, I was a bit skeptical of how a product with such thickness could be as gentle on the skin as it claims to be. It also smelled very herbal, a bit like a spa. And I was worried that maybe it wouldn’t get along well with my sensitive skin. But nevertheless, I got stuck in any way!

I followed the instructions on the box and started by smoothing the Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm all over my face, neck, and down to my décolletage. I then gently massaged it into my skin with wet fingertips, before dampening them and working the product into my skin further. I then left the cleanser to work its magic for a couple of minutes. Then, wipe it off with a warm, damp cleansing cloth.

After removing the cleanser from my skin, it instantly felt energized and plump. That is a rare result to get just from a cleanser. I also found that the product is great at nourishing my skin. In addition, it also really helped to remove even the most stubborn of makeup. I like to wear thick layers of mascara – which can be a real pain and effort to remove before bedtime. But this cleansing balm made it a breeze. The smell didn’t seem to bother my skin either, which was a winner!

After using the product daily for a month, I don’t have any complaints. If you want to be instantly transported to an imaginary spa for a facial every time you cleanse, this is definitely for you!

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Then came the big splurge when I moved straight from the deluxe sample size to the biggest size available for this Balm which is 3.5oz/100ml. This might tell you how much I liked the sample that I went on straight to this big tub of cleansing balm. Moreover, when you like something and you know you will use it up, then it is always okay to go for the bigger size.

Omorovicza Thermal Cleansing Balm is described as a Purifying, Healing Black Cleansing Balm and suitable for all skin types. This cleansing balm is rich in Hungarian Moor Mud which has a unique mineral complex. That mineral complex detoxifies and purifies the skin. The balm texture helps remove the makeup, waterproof mascara and helps cleanse the skin. It does not strip the skin leaving the complexion soft, hydrated and radiant.

Key Ingredients

The main ingredients of this Cleansing Balm include:

Hungarian Moor Mud which is harvested in Lake Heviz, the largest thermal lake in Europe. It is rich in Calcium Carbonate and Magnesium Carbonate, Humic Acid, and Fulvic Acid, which together are all helpful in purifying and nourish the skin.

Sweet almond oil which is rich in Vitamin E . Vitamin E replenishes the skin and leaves it soft and hydrated while removing the makeup and impurities of the skin surface.

Hydro Mineral Transference Delivery System which is exclusive and patented by Omorovicza helps firm the skin making it look supple and young.

Hungary's mineral rich healing waters which have curative properties for the skin

This balm has uplifting orange blossom scent which makes the cleansing of skin a ritual.

This cleansing balm is free from any synthetic fragrance, colors, petrochemicals, silicone, PEGs (polyethylene glycol) and parabens. There are dermatological benefits of this cleansing balm which include support of natural collagen and elastin, a tighter lipid matrix to lock in hydration and protect skin from micro-damage, and improved antioxidant defense against free radicals.

My Thoughts

I have used this balm both as a first cleanse to remove makeup as well as a second cleanse to clean the skin. This balm is my go-to as the first cleanse in the evening. I apply a small amount (almost the size of an almond) of this cleansing balm to my dry skin and massage well onto the face including the eye area. I massage my face in circular moments so as to cleanse and stimulate the circulation for a minute or so. Then I take a damp warm face cloth and remove this balm from the face.

I am going to give stress again on the word ‘Face Cloth‘. Also, if you use a cleansing mitt, that is fine too. If you do not use a cleansing cloth to remove this balm, you will have a totally different perspective on this one. This is from my experience. My first experience was massaging it on my face. Then, I tried to emulsify it by wetting my hands and then massaging them on my face. Lastly, washing it off. It left my face oily and I didn't get a nice feeling about it.

Then I went on to see on the brand's website the exact way and there it was the cleansing mitt/washcloth. It is seriously a must to use when using this cleansing balm. My skin did feel clean, plump and radiant when I have cleansed with this balm.

Omorovicza Thermal Cleansing Balm has been nominated and won many awards from various organizations like Harper's Bazaar, Beauty Shortlist and been a favourite of many Beauty Connoisseurs. I do love their Omorovicza Deep Cleansing Mask which I reviewed here if you are interested.

Where To Buy?

• Omorovicza.com Use Code VELVETLIFE to get 15% Off everything, excluding sale.
• NeimanMarcus.com
• Nordstrom.com
• LookFantastic.com
• SkinStore.com
• SpaceNK.com
• FeelUnique

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