Pre-Gleanse Rensende Balsam

It glides on like butter and takes off even my waterproof mascara without me having to scrub at my eyes. My skin feels clean but not tight or squeaky afterward, which is exactly what I want from a first cleanse.

This melts down everything—sunscreen, waterproof mascara, the whole day—in about thirty seconds, and my face never feels tight or stripped afterward. I use it every night as step one and my skin actually looks clearer since I started.

I’ve been through a few cleansing balms and this one is the first that doesn’t leave that annoying film on my skin after rinsing. It handles a full face of sunscreen and oil without any tugging, which has made my evening routine feel way less tedious. My skin actually feels clean but not tight after