WHAT: Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm
WHY: The Candidly team is all in on a double cleanse, but we understand that, for most women, make-up removal requires varying levels of effort and skill. There are make-up wipes for the quickest, laziest option, and micellar water for a slightly more aggressive but still no-frills approach.
But The Queen, aka, the most luxe, ultra-fussy, and effective method of make-up removal is the cleansing balm. Balms are usually thick, rich formulas that come in a wide, round tin that you apply to DRY (yes, dry!) skin, then emulsify with water and remove with a wet washcloth. Yes, that last part is incredibly necessary; trying to simply rinse off a cleansing balm will leave your face oily and full of make-up.
And our favorite version is the Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm because it is the most enjoyable make-up removal experience in existence. It all starts with the scent, which is what we might imagine a spa in heaven might smell like (lavender, botanical, gorgeous).
The formula is also so creamy and delicious, it provides you the perfect opportunity to give yourself a much-deserved facial massage (which will also help you work off that make-up). The inclusion of Elderberry Oil, Starflower Oil (!!!), and some fancy Mediterranean algae, makes us feel like we’re delicately tending to a lush botanical garden that is our face.
Afterwards, your skin will feel refreshed, moisturized, beyond clean.
WHERE: Ulta
PRICE: $64