There are many ways to clean the makeup and impurities on your face — micellar water, makeup wipes, cleansing oil, and more. However, the cleansing balm could be the best way out there to melt away all your makeup and sunscreen, especially for dry, sensitive skin.
Here is why you should switch or add your face cleansing agent to these silky, oil-based formulas cleansing balms. It removes dirt and oil from your face effectively. Yet, not drying out your face. Thus, the cleansing balm should be the first step of your beauty routine before using a regular cleanser.
Here, I’ve sorted out Malaysia’s best cleansing balms for 2024.
1. Heimish All Clean Cleansing Balm
A hypoallergenic, paraben and alcohol-free cleansing balm, and the main ingredients are coconut extract and shea butter. Heimish All Clean Cleansing Balm effectively removes heavy makeup, dirt and sunscreen without drying out the skin. The gentle formula makes you feel like you have gone to a spa.
Specification
- Product Weight: 120ml
- Ingredients: Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Polyethylene, PEG-8 Isostearate, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Fruit Extract, Freesia Refracta Extract, Iris Versicolor Extract, Jasminum Officinale (Jasmine) Extract, Lilium Tigrinum Extract, Leontopodium Alpinum Extract, Nelumbium Speciosum Flower Extract, Narcissus Pseudo-Narcissus (Daffodil) Flower Extract, Rose Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil, Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Peel Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Juniperus Mexicana Oil, Boswellia Carterii Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, 1,2-Hexanediol
- Country of Origin: Korea
Price: RM41.90
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
2. Mizon Cicaluronic Cleansing Balm
Packed with Cica and hyaluronic acid, Mizon Cicaluronic Cleansing Balm is powerfully but gently removes makeup, dirt, impurities, and sunscreen on your face thoroughly. Also, the Centella extract, aloe vera extract, and Moringa Oleifera seed oil keep your skin smooth and hydrated.
Specification
- Product Weight: 80ml
- Ingredients: Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Polyethylene, PEG-10 Isostearate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Amber Powder, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Solanum Melongena (Eggplant) Fruit Extract, Water, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Butylene Glycol, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Potassium Hyaluronate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Pentylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Phenoxyethanol, Fragrance
- Country of Origin: Korea
Price: RM55.00
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
3. Banila Co Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm
Melting away the makeup and sunscreen quickly without drying out the face with essential oils. Also, the vitamin C-riched papaya and acerola extracts exfoliate your skin softly and give an instant glow after using them. This cleansing balm comes in different formulas to target different skin types.
Specification
- Product Weight: 100ml
- Ingredients: Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, PEG-10 Isostearate, Synthetic Wax, Onsen-Sui, Phenoxyethanol, Butylene Glycol, Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Fragrance, Ethylhexylglycerin, Water, 1,2-Hexanediol, Bambusa Vulgaris Leaf/Stem Extract, Aspalathus Linearis Extract, Angelica Archangelica Root Extract, Malpighia Glabra (Acerola) Fruit Extract, Polydiethyleneglycol Adipate/Ipdi Copolymer, Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer, Acrylates/Methoxy PEG-15 Methacrylate Copolymer
- Country of Origin: South Korea
Price: RM49.90
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
4. Obsess Cleansing Balm
Obsess cleansing balm is an oil-based cleansing balm that fills with shea butter, argan oil, orange peel oil, geranium oil, and chamomile oil. It can wash away all the sunscreen, excess oil and even the most stubborn eye and face makeup. Yet, it hydrates your skin with squalane.
Specification
- Product Weight: 100ml
- Ingredients: Squalane (Olive), Ethylhexyl Palmitate, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Argania Spinosa (Argan) Kernel Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax, Ascorbyl Palmitate (Vitamin C), Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Boswellia Carterii (Frankincense) Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens (Geranium) Flower Oil, Anthemis Nobilis (Chamomile) Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil
- Country of Origin: Malaysia
Price: RM17.50
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
5. The Inkey List Oat Cleansing Balm
The Inkey List Oat Cleansing Balm is formulated with oat kernel oil and colloidal oatmeal that does the cleansing and the hydrating job at once. The gentle formula is perfect for those with sensitive skin. Also, the oat kernel flour riches in antioxidant properties.
Specification
- Product Weight: 50ml
- Ingredients: Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Oil 3.0%, Candelilla Cera (Cire De Candelilla), Silica, Sorbitan Stearate, Tribehenin, PEG-60 Almond Glycerides, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Flour 1.0%, Aqua (Water/Eau), Benzyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Lecithin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Tocopherol, Biosaccharide Gum-4, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
- Country of Origin: United Kingdom
Price: RM37.00
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
6. HANAJIRUSHI Okra Extract Cleansing Balm
Enrich with natural plant extracts like calendula, citrus oil, okra extract, Avena extract, peppermint extract, and thymus leaf extract; HANAJIRUSHI Okra Extract Cleansing Balm cleans and nourishes your skin all at once. It won’t irritate your skin without alcohol and mineral oil.
Specification
- Product Weight: 70ml
- Ingredients: Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Astaxanthin, Avena Strigosa Seed Extract, Butylene Glycol, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ci 77492, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Oil, Citrus Junos Fruit Extract, Glycerin, Hibiscus Esculentus Fruit Extract, Isotridecyl Isononanoate, Lecithin, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Leaf Extract, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, PEG-6 Glyceryl Isostearate, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Polyethylene, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Potassium Sorbate, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) Flower/Leaf Extract, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Water
- Country of Origin: Japan
Price: RM39.99
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
7. SUHADA BATAKE Massage Cleansing Balm
SUHADA BATAKE Massage Cleansing Balm removes heavy makeup in an instant. Still, it is easy to clean. With the three simple steps, the stubborn makeup washes away together with the cleansing balm. Scoop out a cherry-sized cleansing balm and massage it in a circular motion. Then, wash off with lukewarm water after changing to a milky colour.
Specification
- Product Weight: 50ml
- Ingredients: Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Oil 3.0%, Candelilla Cera (Cire De Candelilla), Silica, Sorbitan Stearate, Tribehenin, PEG-60 Almond Glycerides, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Flour 1.0%, Aqua (Water/Eau), Benzyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Lecithin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Tocopherol, Biosaccharide Gum-4, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
- Country of Origin: Japan
Price: RM67.50
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
8. CLINIQUE Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm
CLINIQUE Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm is an Ophthalmologist tested product, and it contains zero alcohol, fragrance, and essential oil. Massage it on your face in circulation, and it will melt away all your face makeup, sunscreens, excess oil, and dirt on your face.
Specification
- Product Weight: 125ml
- Ingredients: Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate, Polyethylene, Peg-5 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Water, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol
- Country of Origin: United States of America
Price: RM128.00
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
9. Then I Met You Living Cleansing Balm
Then I Met You Living Cleansing Balm is an award-winning cleansing balm. You will quickly fall in love with the sensory experience. The fatty acid-rich seaberry (sea buckthorn) oil is the product’s star ingredient that washes away all the impurities and makeup without drying out your skin.
Specification
- Product Weight: 125ml
- Ingredients: Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Peg-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Peg-8 Isostearate, Cera Microcristallina (Microcrystalline Wax/Cire Microcristalline), Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil, Ceresin, Synthetic Wax, Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil, Diospyros Kaki Fruit Extract, Aniba Rosaeodora (Rosewood) Wood Oil, Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Peel Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer
- Country of Origin: Korea
Price: RM215.00
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
10. TATAGALTIER Cherrywood Cleansing Balm
Deep cleanse your face with natural ingredients with TATAGALTIER Cherrywood Cleansing Balm: sweet cherry to reduce the flaking skin, Calendula flower oil as anti-inflammatory property, papaya enzymes gently exfoliate your skin effectively, and soothe your skin with the honey extract.
Specification
- Product Weight: 50ml
- Ingredients: Isononyl Isononanoate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Prunus Avium (Sweet Cherry) Seed Oil, Calendula Officinalis Flower Oil, Capernica Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Honey Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil & Papain.
- Country of Origin: Malaysia
Price: RM59.00
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
Here are the steps to use a cleansing balm:
- Ensure your hands and face are dried before scooping out a quarter of cleansing balm and warming it up between your fingers.
- Massage it on your face gently and softly in a circular motion. Massage longer on the eye area if you’re wearing eye makeup.
- Once the makeup breaks down, wash off with lukewarm water.
A cleansing balm is a rich, creamy cleanser that removes makeup, dirt, and impurities without feeling tight and stripped. Unlike other cleansers, cleansing balms can be used around the eye area as they are well-known to meltdown stubborn eye makeup. Also, it can break down the excess oil that can cause clogged pores. So, keeping one or two cleansing balms will only do you good.
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