Clinique Take the Day Off Cleansing Balm

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Packaging:
Small purple acrylic tub with a silver screw off cap. No sifter or extra accessories so I don't sure if this is the same for the full sizes. I do like how you can see the amount of product left.

Smell:
100% fragrance free.

Colour:
White that rubs in clear.

Formula/ Texture:
This is a thick, waxy balm consistency. Using your fingers the balm easily emulsifies into a liquid and glides over the face. This remakes longer makeup and waterproof eye products. There's no lumps in the balm so your left with a patchwork of colour on your face. It's easily removed with a face cloth or tissue.

I would go in with a cleanser afterwards as it does leave a film on the skin. Nothing greasy or irritating for that matter. I should also mention it's allergy and ophthalmologist tested so nothing will get and sting the eyes. I feel like it doesn't clog the pores.

This is my favourite balm remover. Messier then the Bioderma micellar water but super effective at breaking down the makeup without drying the skin out either. I'll skip around the fact you have to use your fingers too.

Available:
From Myer & David Jones Stores, myer.com.au and From Mecca Cosmetica, mecca.com.au for $22 for 30ml/ 1fl.oz, $56 for 125ml/ 4.3fl.oz. Shown as 15m/ 0.5 fl. oz.

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