cleansing balm for acne skin

Sephora customers often prefer the following products when searching for cleansing balm for acne skin.

If you're looking for a product to help clear up your skin, look no further than this list of some of the best cleansing balms. These products are designed to gently exfoliate your skin and help to remove dirt, oil, and makeup from the day. Here are some of the best cleansing balms for acne-prone skin.

$32.00

Love this cleansing balm! It’s a great first cleanse to get off all of your makeup & sun screen. ...I've been studying product formulation since January and there's a lot of skin loving ingredients in this makeup cleansing balm to love and not a lot of ingredients that aren't always skin friendly which is very important to me as I am acne prone.

What it is: A PEG-free cleansing balm that smooths the look of skin with natural papaya enzymes, while melting away stubborn makeup, dirt, oil, and SPF.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Pores, Dullness, and Uneven Texture

Formulation: Lightweight Cream

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Papaya Enzymes: Smooth, resurface, and soothe skin.
- Papaya Seed Oil: Keeps skin hydrated.
- Blueberry Extract: Protects skin against environmental stressors.

Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, cruelty-free, gluten-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.

$46.00

Great First Cleanse!...I tried the Kora Active Algae Calming Cleansing Balm in my evening skincare routine. This balm feels nice on the skin and removes sunscreen, makeup and oil from skin. ...This is my favorite cleansing balm because it does such a fantastic job of cleansing my skin and taking off debris and makeup from my daily routine.

What it is: A facial cleanser features microalgae and pineapple enzymes to gently melt away makeup, dirt, and SPF for visibly softer, smoother, and more balanced skin.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Redness, Acne and Blemishes, and Oiliness

Formulation: Balm

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Pineapple Enzymes: Gently exfoliates for a brighter, clearer complexion.
- Jojoba: Melts away excess dirt, oil, makeup, and SPF.
- Squalene: Balances moisture and oil levels while leaving skin feeling hydrated.

Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, gluten-free, cruelty-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.

What Else You Need to Know: This plant-based

$15.00

This is perfect if you a double cleansing Girl! I usually do a soft simple cleanse and then I use a cleansing balm to really get everything off my face. ...Great cleansing balm...It feels amazing on the skin and hasn’t broken me out. I often struggle with my acne and cleansing balms, but this one was great.

What it is: An award-winning, sorbet-soft face cleanser that gently removes pore-clogging oils and visible impurities while melting away waterproof makeup and sunscreen.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Pores, Acne and Blemishes, and Oiliness

Formulation: Balm

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Seaberry/Sea Buckthorn Oil: Is a hydrating antioxidant that visibly evens skin tone.
- Persimmon Extract: Visibly brightens and rejuvenates skin.
- Vitamin E: Is an antioxidant that seals in moisture and protects against free radicals.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone,

$13.00

If you need a nice cleanser that doesn’t overt strip your skin to take off makeup then get this. If you have acne skin I wouldn’t use this just as a normal cleanser....Amazing for double cleansing....I use this in my double cleanse routine, I first cleanse with this then use my cureology gentle cleanser it's amazing for my dry acne prone skin.

What it is: This soft, rich balm removes makeup, SPF and impurities for skin that feels instantly hydrated, nourished and looks more glowing.


Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily


Skincare Concerns: Dryness, Redness and Dullness


Formulation: Balm


Highlighted Ingredients:

- Oat Kernel Oil 3%: Effectively removes impurities and supports skin’s moisture levels 

- Colloidal Oatmeal: Visibly reduces redness and soothes dry, tight and sensitive skin


Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, gluten-free, cruelty-free, and comes in recyclable packaging

$38.00

Gentle for sensitive skin...Love it!! This cleansing balm feels luxurious and texture is gentle for acne skin type! ...First cleanse perfection...I've tried so many cleansing balms but never get the hype - this is quickly a holy grail cleansing balm.

What it is: A gentle cleansing balm, formulated with sensitive skin in mind, that melts away makeup, dirt, and excess oil while restoring moisture.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Dryness and Dullness

Formulation: Balm

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Japanese Indigo Extract: Soothes visible irritation.
- Cleansing Lipids: Remove makeup and restore moisture.
- Hadasei-3: Supports skin’s moisture barrier.

Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, gluten-free, cruelty-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.

What Else You Need to Know: The critical first step in caring for sensitive skin is choosing the correct cleanser—one that won&rsq

$7.00

Great cleansing balm!...pls keep in mind- oil balms are meant to be used for double cleansing, use a water cleanse balm...Great cleansing balm...Great cleansing balm that didn't irritate my sensitive dry skin.

What it is: A rich cleansing balm that melts away makeup and absorbs excess oil without drying or stripping skin.


Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily


Skincare Concerns: Dryness and Redness


Formulation: Balm


Highlighted Ingredients:
- Oat Kernel Oil 3%: Moisturizes and hydrates.

- Colloidal Oatmeal: Visibly reduces redness and soothes irritated skin.


Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, gluten-free, cruelty-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.

$14.00

I am obsessed with this cleansing balm! It is a really great consistency that glides over then skin to really help get the makeup off. ...Great cleansing balm!...I use the double cleanse method. It does not irritate my eyes or skin!

What it is: An unscented formula that combines the powers of an effective makeup remover with a nourishing, cleansing balm.


Skin Type: Normal, Dry, and Combination


Formulation: Balm


Highlighted Ingredients:
- Chlorella: A naturally sourced microalgae known for its balancing action on the skin's pH.

- Polysaccharides: Extracted from brown algae of natural origin and known for their anti-pollution action.


Ingredient Callouts: This product is gluten-free, cruelty-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.

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