Dr. Althea Pure Grinding Cleansing Balm 50ml

Dr Althea cleansing balm starts as a solid, wax-based texture that melts into an oil the moment it meets warm, dry hands, built to dissolve makeup, sunscreen and the general grime of the day. Camellia seed oil and grape seed oil do the actual makeup-dissolving work, while madecassoside, Centella Asiatica extract and asiaticoside sit in the formula specifically for comfort, a combination more associated with barrier creams than cleansing balms. At 50ml, it's sized for regular double-cleansing use rather than an occasional deep clean.

Why You'll Love It

• The balm-to-oil melt makes it genuinely effective at breaking down makeup and sunscreen before a second cleanse.
• Madecassoside and Centella Asiatica extract bring a comfort-focused ingredient set not usually found in a cleansing balm.
• Camellia and grape seed oils handle the dissolving work without stripping skin the way some foaming cleansers can.
• Works well as the first step of a double cleanse, paired with a gentler water-based cleanser afterwards.

Full Ingredients (INCI)

Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Synthetic Wax, PEG-10 Isostearate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Madecassoside, Centella Asiatica Extract, Asiaticoside, Water, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin.

Check the packaging for the current batch listing if you have a known sensitivity to any ingredient above.

How to Use

Use on dry hands and a dry face. Massage gently to melt makeup, sunscreen and daily impurities, then add a little water to emulsify the balm into a milky texture. Rinse thoroughly, then follow with a water-based cleanser if double cleansing.

Suitable For

This balm suits most skin types looking for a first-cleanse step that removes makeup and SPF without a harsh, stripped after-feel, including those managing sensitivity thanks to the Centella-based comfort ingredients.

Product Details

Brand Introduction

Dr. Althea is a Korean skincare brand best known for gentle, dermatologist-informed formulas built around Centella and barrier comfort. See more in the Dr. Althea collection.

FAQ

Q: Does Dr Althea Cleansing Balm remove waterproof makeup?
Ans: The oil-based formula is built to break down makeup and sunscreen effectively, including most waterproof formulas, though very stubborn products may need a second pass.

Q: Is this balm suitable for double cleansing?
Ans: Yes, it's designed as the first oil-based step, followed by a water-based cleanser.

Q: Does this balm contain Centella ingredients?
Ans: Yes, madecassoside, Centella Asiatica extract and asiaticoside are all included for comfort, alongside the oils that do the cleansing work.

Q: Will this balm leave an oily residue?
Ans: It emulsifies into a milky texture once water is added, which helps it rinse away rather than leaving a heavy oil film.