Dr.Althea Pore Refresh Cleansing Balm, Korean Vegan Skin Care, 1.69 Fl Oz

At this point I’ve used enough cleansing balms to know that most of them promise the same thing. They remove makeup, melt sunscreen, and claim to leave skin soft and refreshed. The difference usually comes down to how well they actually perform and how your skin feels afterward. This one ended up being much better than I expected. As a 52-year-old woman with post-menopausal dry skin, I’m far more concerned with barrier health than aggressive cleansing. A cleansing balm needs to remove sunscreen and makeup completely, but if my skin feels tight afterward, I’m not interested. This formula managed to do both. The texture starts as a firm balm and quickly melts into a lightweight oil during massage. It breaks down sunscreen, foundation, and daily buildup easily without requiring a lot of rubbing. Once water is added, it emulsifies properly and rinses away cleanly. My skin felt clean afterward, but not stripped. Looking at the ingredient list, the formula relies on a blend of soybean oil, jojoba seed oil, rice bran oil, glycerin, vitamin E, green tea extract, turmeric root extract, and aloe flower extract. The oils do the heavy lifting when it comes to dissolving sunscreen and makeup, while the botanical extracts help support the skin during cleansing. Nothing here feels trendy or gimmicky. It’s a straightforward cleansing formula built around ingredients that have been used successfully for years all with minimal fragrance. One thing I noticed quickly was the balance of the formula. Some cleansing balms leave behind a waxy coating that requires a second cleanse just to feel comfortable. Others remove every trace of oil and leave the skin feeling dry. This sits comfortably in the middle. My skin felt soft, smooth, and ready for the rest of my routine. The grinding dispenser deserves a mention because it is genuinely useful. Instead of digging into a jar, you twist the top and dispense the amount you need. It’s cleaner, more hygienic, and easier to control than the traditional jar-and-spatula approach. It’s not the reason I like the product, but it is a nice improvement. I also like seeing that this product is manufactured by NFC Corporation in Korea. While consumers may be more familiar with names like Kolmar, Cosmax, or Cosmecca, NFC has extensive formulation and manufacturing experience and produces products for numerous Korean beauty brands. Who is this best for? I think dry skin, mature skin, normal skin, and combination skin will get the most out of it. Anyone who wears sunscreen daily should appreciate how easily it removes buildup without disrupting the skin barrier. Who may not love it? Very oily skin types who prefer extremely lightweight cleansing oils may find this richer than necessary. And if you dislike cleansing balms as a category, this probably won’t change your mind. After several weeks of use, what stands out most is that it consistently does its job well. It removes sunscreen, rinses clean, leaves my skin comfortable, and fits easily into a daily routine. Sometimes that’s exactly what you want from a cleanser.

Excellent cleansing balm that takes off makeup (double cleansing is always better) and leaves your skin smooth. Will repurchase

the best makeup remover that I have ever used. It doesn’t dry me out. Easy to get the right amount without contaminating the remaining quantity.

I love this cleansing balm. I’m a big fan of Dr. Althea products—from the vitamin C serum to the Relief 345 cream. This balm does a great job removing makeup without feeling heavy or overly greasy, which is perfect for my oily-combination skin. The only downside is that it didn’t last as long as I expected, so I’m taking one star off.

A very good makeup remover; it isn't heavy, you don't need to use much product, and it leaves my face clean and silky.

This balm removes any makeup or sunscreen residue very quickly—it’s really effective and leaves the skin feeling hydrated, not tight or dry. The only downside is that it comes in a small amount, so it doesn’t seem like it will last long. But in terms of quality and performance, it’s excellent.

Pros! - Highly effective (my waterproof makeup easily came off without the need to rub/reapply more balm, though I did use one and half quarters for this) - Very gentle (it did not irritate my eyes that are highly sensitive) - Easy to use (the soft balm-like texture changed into milky liquid mixture with the use of water without leaving behind oily residue) - More hygienic method of dispensing product

Excelente producto y entrega

Cleans all makeup

Superb cleanser for the oil based product, one of the best used so far. A little costly but worth the money.

Me gustó demasiado, retira muy fácil el maquillaje y deja la piel muy suave, no me ha provocado brotes y eso que mi piel es muy reactiva. Lo recomiendo 💯

Great product to remove all day makeup and keep your face clean and fresh in one go I will definitely re purchase this product again

love how easy and non messy this is to use however was disappointed at how quickly i went through it - that's why i gave it only 4 stars. Just expected it to last longer. Overall great for sensitive skin, loved the texture and it has no smell which is so important for me.