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What cleansing balm should I try next? 40+ skin

60 replies

Levithecat · 22/03/2024 09:32

Hi all,
I don’t want to make a dud investment - love a thick cleansing balm for night time. i like the more herbal smelling ones. I have tried:

eve lom (like this and would get again, but keen to see what else there is)
farmacy
Alpha H
Espa
Elemis pro collagen

thank you!

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ShebaQueen · 23/03/2024 19:08

Another vote for Superdrug - haven't tried the blue pot one, but my skin loves both the the Brightening Hot Cloth cleanser and the Vitamin E version. I moved from Liz Earle as I couldn't justify the £

ChardonnaysBeastlyCat · 23/03/2024 19:15

Penguinsmum · 22/03/2024 21:38

Dies anyone know anything similar in texture/ feel to Emma Hardie? I love the feel of EH but don't like the smell! I might be the only one!

M&S Pure is similar. Not quite as rich, but really lovely and a much better price as well.

Penguinsmum · 23/03/2024 20:29

ChardonnaysBeastlyCat · 23/03/2024 19:15

M&S Pure is similar. Not quite as rich, but really lovely and a much better price as well.

Thank you! I'll check it out 🙂

RedLeopardSilk · 23/03/2024 21:06

@Penguinsmum Inky List Oat cleanser - slightly less solid than EH in texture but very similar when using and same results - next to no scent. I prefer it to EH (less plastic).

Fourmagpies · 23/03/2024 21:21

I really liked the Emma Hardie one but can't justify the cost at the moment. I'm using the Soap and Glory one at the moment which is lovely.

mrssmiling · 24/03/2024 15:42

The Aldi Lacura one is great if you can get hold of it! It’s frustrating that they still offer it only as an occasional special buy. Otherwise it’s another vote for Lyonsleaf - theirs is a really good cleansing balm. Available online, often on offer, and I think they still do sample sizes. I used to use Eve Lom, but now prefer Lyonsleaf - it’s excellent, and good value for money.

Anjelika · 24/03/2024 16:57

Glad someone's mentioned the Soap & Glory one. I'm on my second tub and got it on offer a few weeks ago. It was around £6.25 I think.

Was in a town 2 hours from home today and spotted an Aldi which had both the standard and rose cleansing balms in so bought one of each plus an eyebrow pencil.

Tinybigtanya · 24/03/2024 17:01

Body shop camomile one. Buy lots before they go completely bust.

Back21970 · 24/03/2024 17:08

I’ve just stocked up on a couple of Clinique Take the Day off, points offer on Boots today and a free gift.

However, I hate scented skincare so may not be what you are after as it’s fragrance free.

Brilliant stuff though.

yellowsun · 24/03/2024 17:17

Deviant - I prefer the original. It’s quite earthy so not everyone will enjoy.

la Belle Lune- I have the night bloom one which is more floral. It’s lovely. There is an original version.

I also enjoy Emma Hardie. The Dermalogica pre cleanse oil is very herby. I know you’ve asked for a balm but thought I’d mention as it’s lovely.

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