Living Cleansing Balm

4.8

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars

2,099 Reviews

$39.00

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Our cult-famous cleansing balm melts away sunscreen, makeup, excess sebum, and other oil-based impurities without stripping the skin or irritating the eyes. This sorbet-soft first cleanse leaves skin feeling soft, nourished, and clean.

Size: Full Size - 90g

Full Size - 90g
Travel Size - 20g

Details

As the first step of your double cleanse, the Living Cleansing Balm transforms from a sorbet-soft balm into a silky oil that effortlessly dissolves oil-based impurities while nourishing skin with antioxidants, essential fatty acids, and vitamin E.

A lightweight blend of seaberry, grapeseed, and olive oils helps cleanse and soften skin while supporting its natural moisture barrier. Hints of rosemary, persimmon, and grapefruit create a sensorial, aromatic cleansing experience that leaves skin feeling refreshed and balanced.

Quick Details

90 g / 3.17 oz (TSA Friendly)
For all skin types
Cruelty free
Due to natural seaberry coloring and citrus fragrance notes, color and scent may fade with time but does not compromise the efficacy of the formula.

Awards

Select Awards & Honors:

Winner of the 2024 Vogue Thailand Beauty Award for Best Cleansing Balm
WWD Beauty Inc.'s 2021 Top 100 Greatest Skincare Products of All Time List
Caroline Hirons' Choice for 2020 Product of the Year
Winner of the 2020 Very Good Light Lightning Beauty Award
Winner of the 2020 Soko Glam Best of K-Beauty™ Award
Winner of the 2019 Allure Best of Beauty Award
Winner of the 2019 Byrdie Skincare Award
Winner of the 2019 Total Beauty Award

Full Ingredient List

OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) FRUIT OIL, VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPE) SEED OIL, CETYL ETHYLHEXANOATE, PEG-20 GLYCERYL TRIISOSTEARATE, PEG-8 ISOSTEARATE, MICROCRYSTALLINE WAX/CERA MICROCRISTALLINA/CIRE MICROCRISTALLINE, HIPPOPHAE RHAMNOIDES OIL, CERESIN, SYNTHETIC WAX, ORBIGNYA OLEIFERA SEED OIL, DIOSPYROS KAKI FRUIT EXTRACT, ANIBA ROSODORA (ROSEWOOD) WOOD OIL, CITRUS PARADISI (GRAPEFRUIT) PEEL OIL, ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS (ROSEMARY) LEAF OIL, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, BIS-DIGLYCERYL POLYACYLADIPATE-2, ETHYLENE/PROPYLENE COPOLYMER, LIMONENE

How to Use

For the first step of your double cleanse, use spatula to scoop a dime sized amount onto dry skin and gently massage in circular motions. Add a splash of warm water to emulsify and remove oil-based impurities. Rinse thoroughly before moving to step two, a water-based cleanse with the Soothing Tea Cleansing Gel.

Step One:
Living Cleansing Balm

Our oil cleanser combines a blend of lightweight grape seed, olive and seaberry oils. Hints of rosemary, persimmon and grapefruit make this a sensorial, aromatic experience designed to delight your senses and leave your skin soft and clean.

Removes Oil-based Impurities

Sebum
Sunscreen
Makeup

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Featured Ingredients

Seaberry/Sea Buckthorn Oil

Rich in fatty acids such as stearic acid, oleic acid, linoleic acid, and omega-6. The bright orange coloring is due to high lycopene and carotenoid content. With time the coloring will fade but does not diminish the effectiveness of the cleanser.

Olive Oil

This nourishing antioxidant has anti-aging and anti-inflammatory benefits and protects your skin barrier as it is high in oleic acids and hydrophilic phenols. Studies show that the combination of olive oil and sea buckthorn restores compromised barriers.

Persimmon Extract

Also known as diospyros kaki, this extract is a free radical scavenger that prevents premature aging and photo damage. It is known for its skin brightening effect by reducing hyperpigmentation, and can also regulate sebum production.

Grape Seed Oil

An antioxidant-rich emollient, this plant oil derived from grape seeds nourishes the skin while removing oil-based impurities gently. It has a high content of linoeleic acid, vitamin E and phenolic compounds, and an anti-inflammatory effect.

Vitamin E

Vitamin E is an essential component of healthy skin, that prevents premature aging due to its powerful antioxidant properties.

"Massaging a nourishing oil cleanser high in antioxidants from persimmons and seaberries, truly makes a difference to your skin."

Charlotte Cho, Founder of Then I Met You

FAQ

Can I use the Living Cleansing Balm every day?

Yes. The Living Cleansing Balm is gentle enough to use every morning and night. For the most thorough cleanse, follow with the Soothing Tea Cleansing Gel as the second step of your double cleanse.

My cleansing balm has faded in color. Is it still okay to use?

Yes. The Living Cleansing Balm gets its naturally marigold hue and citrus fragrance from antioxidant-rich sea berries and citrus fruits. Over time, exposure to light and air may cause the color and fragrance to fade, but this does not affect the product's safety or performance.

Is the Living Cleansing Balm suitable for sensitive skin?

The Living Cleansing Balm is formulated without artificial colorants, parabens, drying alcohols, mineral oil, or silicones, making it suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin.

Will it remove waterproof makeup and sunscreen?

Yes. The Living Cleansing Balm is designed to melt away long-wear makeup, sunscreen, excess oil, and daily impurities without stripping the skin or irritating the eyes.

Do I need to double cleanse?

Yes, we believe in the science behind the double cleanse. Skin can break out and premature aging is a result of not thoroughly cleansing your skin of oil based and water based impurities. We recommend starting your double cleanse by massaging the balm into your dry skin and massaging the Living Cleansing Balm. Rinse off and with a damp face, follow it with the Soothing Tea Cleansing Gel for a complete cleanse.

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NATARAJAN S.
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9/27/26
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Amazing amazing
This cleanser does a great job of melting away makeup, dirt, and impurities without leaving my skin feeling stripped or dry. It works perfectly as the first step in my cleansing routine and creates a clean, refreshed base for my second cleanser. Easy to use, effective, and a great addition to a double-cleansing routine.
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9/20/26
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Holy Grail
I used it since they launched! Just get it
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Melissa A.
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9/19/26
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Favourite cleanser
This cleanser is perfection! Repurchased many times and is my favourite cleansing balm by far!
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