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Which cleansing balm is best?

27 replies

FabMum1 · 09/02/2014 20:04

Over the last few weeks I've been using Elemis Pro Collagen Cleansing Balm and I love it. I'm now coming to the end and am thinking of reordering, the smell, texture and results are wonderful.

But I've also heard some wonderful things about the Emma Hardie Balm and wondered if any ladies could help me decide which one to go for?

OP posts:
Marylou2 · 09/02/2014 20:58

For me it goes like this. Just got work bonus=Eve Lom. Pay Day normal month=Liz Earle. Post Christmas OMG I can't believe I spent that much!= Superdrug in the green tube one. Amazingly there isn't the difference you'd expect given the vast disparity in the pricing.

spacegirl81 · 09/02/2014 21:02

boots botanics is lovely too, normally around £9 Smile

buttercrumble · 09/02/2014 21:06

This stuff is amazing m.boots.com/mt/www.boots.com/en/LOreal-Paris-Skin-Perfection-15-Second-Miracle-Cleansing-Oil-Face-and-Eyes-150ml_1299736/ it feels fabulous when you gently massage it in and rinses clean away with warm water, it smells devine and is really good value.

ThenAgain · 09/02/2014 21:08

I love Emma Hardie, only thing I repeat buy.

charitygirl · 09/02/2014 22:10

Currently loving the smell and feel of the Balance Me one (can get it in Waitrose), but planning on Emma Hardie nxt.

bigbuttons · 09/02/2014 22:16

Neals yard rose balm, brilliant.

MrsGiroud · 09/02/2014 22:18

Another vote for the boots botanics one - lovely smell and does a great job. I've not bought any of the more expensive ones so I've got nothing to compare it too, but while I save up for the Emma hardie one, the botanics one is perfect.

BabylonReturns · 09/02/2014 22:19

Actiderm micellar lotion. £11.50 will last for at least 6 weeks used morning and night - truly amazing!

WeGotAnnie · 09/02/2014 22:20

Eve Lom is superb, but I cannot justify buying it these days.

I'm using the Superdrug one and for fifty odd quid in price difference, its pretty bloody good.

goodasitgets · 09/02/2014 22:21

I like Occo wax balm and the balmology neroli one

sotiredfornow · 09/02/2014 22:31

I wonder if Clinique Take The Day Off Balm will EVER come back in stock Confused

LittleBabyPigsus · 09/02/2014 22:54

Isn't Eve Lom mostly mineral oil, so it's basically fancy vaseline?

What's The Body Shop's new camomile one like? What about Evolve?

Bunbaker · 09/02/2014 23:14

I had a look at The Bodyshop one, but found it too greasy. I am currently using Liz Earle hot cloth cleanser and it is fine, but I'm sure a cheaper alternative will work just as well.

teta · 09/02/2014 23:15

I bought some in my local Boots this week So tired.Though it seems to be sold out online everywhere apart from Amazon where they're asking around £30 for it.Blooming cheek.

PinkandTwinkly · 10/02/2014 06:13

I love the Emma Hardie one, but stop myself buying it as the Boots Botanics one gives the same result.

Recently i had a test of both the Merumaya balm and the Organic Pharmacy balm so one if those will be next of my list.
The OP one smelt fatabulous, but its stupidly expensive.
I get the same results with a cheaper balm - is it worth paying more for a nice smell.

Levantine · 10/02/2014 07:38

Boots botanic is vg.

Allthingsprettyreturns · 10/02/2014 07:41

I love the Eve Lom as a treat fory skin and use it once a month. Liz Earle is my everyday one. Hated the Botanics one. I still have a three quarter full pot of it. It felt like applying lard to my skin.

SarahBeenysBumblingApprentice · 10/02/2014 07:46

Emma Hardie is lovely but I prefer the smell of the balance Me one. Neither upset my acne prone skin. Liz Earle is too greasy for me and gave me spots.

Hoping to try the Clinique one some day!

whatiswrongwithyou · 10/02/2014 07:49

Another vote for Boots Botanic.

evertonmint · 10/02/2014 07:57

I'm with Mary Lou on the Superdrug green one (called naturally radiant or something like that)

Others I like are from the body shop - sumptuous camomile butter and Nutriganics cleansing gel oil.

I've read good things about Clinique take the day off balm and am thinking of trying that as a treat, although the high street ones have been great for me.

ipodtherforipoor · 10/02/2014 08:06

I like Temple Spa "in the beginning" - feels like a deep clean and a hug all in one! Pricey though

coffeewithcreamm · 10/02/2014 11:50

Emma Hardie.

OneLittleLady · 10/02/2014 12:04

I use the Superdrug one (it is called naturally radiant) and I really rate it. I've got other more expensive ones as well like Elemis but keep going back to the superderug one

goodasitgets · 10/02/2014 12:11

I might have to try the temple spa one, it looks gorgeous

squoosh · 10/02/2014 14:54

I have dry skin and love the Body Shop's Camomile Cleansing Butter, gets everything off without making my skin feel the slightest bit dry.

Don't like any of the Superdrug ones.

Did like the Boots Botanics one but the Body Shop one is now my fave budget option, especially when it's often half price.

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