Description
The Dr. Althea Pure Grinding Cleansing Balm is a gentle Korean cleansing balm that melts away makeup, sunscreen, and daily buildup in one easy step. Its sorbet-like texture turns to a silky oil on contact with skin, then rinses clean with water and no greasy film. Built on just 14 skin-friendly ingredients, this 50ml balm cleanses thoroughly while leaving skin soft, comfortable, and never tight.
Why This Cleansing Balm Works
A good first cleanse relies on the principle that oil dissolves oil. The balm base of emollient esters and wax breaks down makeup, sunscreen, and excess sebum on contact, while built-in emulsifiers let the whole thing rinse away with water instead of leaving residue behind. The result is a deep yet gentle cleanse that respects the skin barrier rather than stripping it, so skin feels clean but still comfortable.
Ideal For
This balm is a great fit for anyone who wears daily makeup or sunscreen and wants a thorough yet gentle first cleanse. The short, fragrance-free formula suits sensitive, reactive, and acne-prone skin, and the non-greasy finish works well for normal to dry skin too. The hygienic grinding dispenser is ideal if you dislike scooping balm from a jar, and the compact 50ml size travels easily.
Ingredients
This minimalist 14-ingredient formula keeps things gentle:
• Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Seed Oil: a nourishing plant oil that dissolves makeup while feeding skin antioxidants and fatty acids.
• Grape Seed Oil: a lightweight plant oil that helps lift impurities and leaves skin conditioned, not greasy.
• Madecassoside: a Centella-derived active known for calming redness and soothing sensitive skin.
• Centella Asiatica Extract and Asiaticoside: soothing botanicals that keep the cleanse comfortable for reactive, acne-prone skin.
• Fragrance-free and vegan: no added fragrance, artificial colour, or parabens.
How to Use
Use as the first step of your evening cleanse:
1. Twist the base clockwise to grind out a small amount of balm.
2. Massage onto dry skin in gentle rolling motions to dissolve makeup and sunscreen.
3. Add a little lukewarm water and keep massaging until the balm emulsifies into a milky liquid.
4. Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water, then follow with a water-based cleanser for a full double cleanse.