The Cleansing Duo
Yellow creamy balm texture and glossy honey-colored gel texture side by side.
Then I Met You Double Cleanse Duo with lavender cleansing balm jars and matching tube cleanser on glass shelf.
The Cleansing Duo
The Cleansing Duo
The Cleansing Duo

The Cleansing Duo

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Our essential Korean double cleansing routine pairs the cult-favorite  Living Cleansing Balm with the Soothing Tea Cleansing Gel to thoroughly remove makeup, sunscreen, excess sebum, sweat, and daily impurities without stripping skin.
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The Cleansing Duo brings together the two foundational steps of the Korean double cleanse for skin that feels thoroughly clean, soft, and refreshed.

Start with the Living Cleansing Balm, our sorbet-soft oil cleanser formulated with grapeseed, olive, and seaberry oils to melt away sunscreen, makeup, excess sebum, and other oil-based impurities.

Follow with the Soothing Tea Cleansing Gel, a gentle pH 6 water-based cleanser formulated with fermented rice water, PHAs, tea tree, glycerin, and sodium hyaluronate to remove sweat, city grime, and remaining impurities while helping keep pores clear and skin hydrated.

Quick Details

  • Includes Living Cleansing Balm, 90 g / 3.17 oz
  • Includes Soothing Tea Cleansing Gel, 100 mL / 3.38 fl oz
  • Both products are TSA Friendly
  • For all skin types
  • Cruelty free and vegan
  • Two-step oil + water-based Korean double cleanse
Awards
  • Caroline Hirons' Choice for 2020 Product of the Year, Living Cleansing Balm
  • Winner of the 2020 Very Good Light Lightning Beauty Award, Living Cleansing Balm
  • Winner of the 2020 Soko Glam Best of K-Beauty™ Award, Living Cleansing Balm
  • Winner of the 2019 Brides Beauty Award, Soothing Tea Cleansing Gel 
Full Ingredient List

Living Cleansing Balm
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

Soothing Tea Cleansing Gel
WATER/AQUA/EAU, RICE FERMENT FILTRATE (SAKE), GLYCERIN,DIETHYLHEXYL SODIUM SULFOSUCCINATE, SORBITOL, POTASSIUM COCOYL GLYCINATE, ACRYLATES/BEHENETH-25 METHACRYLATE COPOLYMER, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, DISODIUM LAURETH SULFOSUCCINATE, DIGLYCERIN, POTASSIUM COCOATE, GLYCYRRHIZA GLABRA (LICORICE) ROOT EXTRACT, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, ORYZA SATIVA (RICE) BRAN OIL, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS FLOWER OIL, CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT, SODIUM HYALURONATE, CENTELLA ASIATICA EXTRACT, MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA (TEA TREE) LEAF EXTRACT, PANTHENOL, SALIX ALBA (WILLOW) BARK EXTRACT, GLUCONOLACTONE, CITRIC ACID, THEOBROMA CACAO (COCOA) EXTRACT, GLYCERYL CAPRYLATE, POLYACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER-6, THUJA OCCIDENTALIS LEAF OIL, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, CITRUS AURANTIUM AMARA (BITTER ORANGE) FLOWER EXTRACT, POLYGLYCERIN-3, DEXTRIN, DISODIUM EDTA, GLYCERYL ACRYLATE/ACRYLIC ACID COPOLYMER, T-BUTYL ALCOHOL, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, MALTITOL

How to Use

Step 1: Living Cleansing Balm
Using the spatula, scoop a dime-sized amount onto dry skin and gently massage in circular motions. Add warm water to emulsify, then rinse thoroughly.

Step 2: Soothing Tea Cleansing Gel
Lather a pea-sized amount with wet hands, massage onto damp skin, then rinse thoroughly and gently pat dry.

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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 nourished and clean.

Removes Oil-based Impurities

  • Sebum
  • Sunscreen
  • Makeup

Step Two:
Soothing Tea Cleansing Gel

This sulfate-free cleanser has a gentle pH of 6 and is formulated with PHAs and tea tree to clear pores and prevent breakouts. Meanwhile, a fusion of herbal licorice root and mandarin citrus scents awakens your senses for an elevated experience with every use.

Removes water-based impurities

  • Sweat
  • City Grime
  • Impurities
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Featured Ingredients

Charlotte Cho, Founder of Then I Met You

"I actually look forward to the time that I spend taking off my makeup and city grime every evening."

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Featured Set
The Cleansing Duo

Featured Set
Living Cleansing Balm
Living Cleansing Balm
Best Seller
Living Cleansing Balm
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.
$39.00
Soothing Tea Cleansing Gel
Soothing Tea Cleansing Gel
A gentle, sulfate-free gel cleanser that removes impurities without stripping the skin. This refreshing second cleanse helps keep pores clear and prevent breakouts, while leaving skin feeling soft, balanced, and hydrated.
$31.00

FAQ
Are any animals harmed in the making of Then I Met You products?

No, all Then I Met You products are cruelty free and Leaping Bunny certified! 

Are Then I Met You products vegan?

All Then I Met You products, with the exception of the Snail Mucin Eye Cream, are vegan!

Are Then I Met You products fragrance free?

Most Then I Met You products contain natural fragrances with the exception of the Rose Resurfacing Facial Mask. Please refer to each product page for the full ingredient list!

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  • AG
    Amanda G.
    Verified Buyer
    9/15/26
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    The Cleansing Duo
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    dependable cleaning duo

    Been using this duo for a couple years. Once I tried each of them I never looked back and the set is really convenient.

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    Pat F.
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    9/13/26
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    The Cleansing Duo
    Rated 2 out of 5 stars
    Too early???

    I have used the products every day for 3 weeks but I have seen no difference.

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  • SK
    Sarah K.
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    Age 45-54
    Skin Type Normal
    9/7/26
    Age 45-54
    Skin Type Normal
    Reviewing
    The Cleansing Duo
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Double cleanse duo

    Obsessed! Love the consistency of both and the clean feel when done. It is my nightly ritual! I’m obsessed with all your products!!!

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