‘This cleansing balm will always be my holy grail makeup remover’
Colder weather can be harsh on the skin, leaving it in need of a little extra care. With the shift in seasons, it’s the perfect excuse to slow down, run a hot bath, and indulge in something soothing at the end of a long day.
For shoppers looking to elevate their evening ritual this autumn, LookFantastic is selling the Elemis Cleansing Edit for £34, a set of Elemis’ best-selling Pro-Collagen balms. When bought separately, the three items are worth £43.50.
Once massaged into the face, the balm melts into an oil that clears makeup and impurities, the brand says. It can also be emulsified into a hydrating milk by simply adding water, leaving skin soft, nourished, and delicately scented.
Inside the set are three 20g tubs, starting with the Original Cleansing Balm, infused with calming lavender, chamomile, and eucalyptus. The Green Fig Cleansing Balm is inspired by Mediterranean notes of fig, raspberry, and bergamot, while the Black Cherry Cleansing Balm offers more decadent aromas like vanilla, cherry, and almond.
A cheaper option for a skincare set is the Inkey List Cleansing Balm & Pads bundle from Boots, which costs £21. It comes with a 150ml bottle of the Inkey List’s Oat Cleansing Balm, which the brand says uses natural oat kernel oil to dissolve makeup and debris. Included are three reusable cleansing pads with a soft side for cleansing and a rougher side for gentle exfoliation.
The Elemis Cleansing Edit
£34
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It’s available to buy from LookFantastic and it’s worth £43.50
For those who want to truly pamper themselves, Estée Lauder is selling a set of 11 beauty favourites worth £427 for just £90. It includes the brand’s Advanced Night Cleansing Gelée, a selection of repair creams and moisturisers, and even a selection of makeup.
Many shoppers are pleased with the Elemis Cleansing Edit. On the brand’s website, the original Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm is rated an impressive 4.9 out of five, with over 6,400 reviews. A buyer said: “Hands down the best cleanser. I have used it for years, and love the formulation, scent, and convenience of removing makeup so easily.”
Another added: “This cleansing balm will always be my holy grail makeup remover. I’m always stocked up and will always repurchase this when I run out. It removes all my makeup, including mascara, and leaves my skin so hydrated.”
A third simply said: “Incredible value of the iconic balm, great for gifting too.”
One shopper loved the balm, but did comment on the tub it came in: “I love this product, but I wish they would invest in better packaging. Every time I buy this, the top silver lid falls off the plastic lid and it’s very annoying. Love the product otherwise, but this is annoying!”
A second mentioned the scent: “Just tried this out for the first time as it’s the number one recommended product. I love using the balm to take off heavy makeup days.
“My only complaint is that this is heavily fragranced! Sometimes I feel like I’m putting perfume on my face and then my cheeks get red. I will definitely be trying the non fragrance version.”
