Review: Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm

Clinique's Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm is a great product that does what it promises: it removes makeup and impurities without strong perfume or irritating ingredients. A big plus is that it is odourless, which is great for people with sensitive skin or who are simply not fans of perfumed facial care. However, I myself have experience with other products that perform just a little better when it comes to thoroughly removing makeup — especially with waterproof mascara or longwear foundation. I also found it a bit difficult to use at first. The balm has a firm texture that only becomes really supple when you warm it up between your hands, but that takes some getting used to if you're used to liquid cleansers or oils. All in all, this is a decent product that certainly does the job, but personally, I would prefer an alternative that is easier to apply and cleans more vigorously.

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