Oat Cleansing Balm 5 Fl Oz/150ml, Dissolves Makeup, Nourishing Skincare, Gentle Cleanser, Vegan Friendly, Suitable For All Skin Types

A million thanks to the Sephora team member who casually pointed me towards the INKEY list--the entire line has been blowing my mind! If you're looking for a nice, unfussy balm to take off your makeup before using another cleanser to wash your face (aka double cleansing), this is a fantastic option. I've tried all kinds of makeup removing balms from low to high price points, and the INKEY List Oat Cleansing Balm is my new favorite. You get plenty of it for the price, which is great since I don't believe most brands when they say a dime-sized amount will take off all your makeup in every circumstance. Even if a little does go a long way, I wear a full face of makeup every day and need at least a quarter's worth of any balm to get everything off to my liking. This bottle is going to last me a good while, and it will go even farther for people who prefer the less is more model. More importantly, the formula is awesome, one of those simple and to the point gems. It's both gentle and very effective, a win/win for super sensitive/oily/prone to some serious hormonal acne skin like mine. It's a little thicker than some of the other balms I've tried, but that's been a plus for me. It feels like it's really gripping the makeup on my face rather than just slip-sliding around the top layers of it. This balm also just FEELS clean, if that makes sense--it's not chemical-y at all, it doesn't have any added scents, but it also doesn't smell too strongly or too strangely without them. Most makeup removing balms out there don't sting my eyes, but plenty do get into my eyes and leave a bit of a blurring film. It's another win/win situation with this balm: it removes every bit of makeup off my eyes (no morning raccoon eyes!) but doesn't stick around once I wipe it clean. For clarity, I do use a makeup eraser to wipe the balm off, which I think is a game-changing step no matter what balm you use. After I'm done double cleansing, my skin never feels tight, dry or itchy in between the cleansing and moisturizing steps, and the gentle formula in this balm is a big part of that. I've seen a couple reviewers who say their skin felt greasy after using the balm, but for my part, I've never experienced that. That might be more of an issue if you want to use this as a standalone cleanser, but my skin just feels soft and makeup-free when I use it, even before I reach for the cleanser to complete my double cleanse. In all, I love this simple and effective balm, and I'll definitely be adding it to my subscribe and save list. For the price and the quality, it's won me over from reaching for any other brand I've tried before.

I have really dry and super sensitive skin. Legit even water alone will hurt my face. This is legitimately the ONLY product I've ever used that doesn't hurt my skin. Plus, it leaves it feeling moisturized when I leave the shower. When I have a friend stay the night and use it, they always mention how nice it is. Con: hard to get the very last bit out

I've used a few of Inky List products so I wanted to give this one a try. I typically use a micellar cleansing balm. I like that this is in a bottle so that I don't have to scoop out the product but can squeeze it into my hands. The texture is a little lumpy but I don't mind because the product works really well and doesn't irritate my sensitive skin. I also feel like it's a good value for the amount of product you get.

Absolutely fantastic for my dry skin. The first time you use it you’ll understand the comments of the feeling of it not being washed off but it soaks into the skin. Honestly I don’t feel it at all after my second cleanse my skin just loooves this stuff. I think the process for this is fantastic and Inkeylist has my heart. I’ve noticed more moisture in my skin, my barrier is being replenished. My face started healing almost immediately. Cannot say enough good things about this. It does say to use damp hands but I go on dry and rub a little water if needed. I wait until all the little beads are dissolved and go in with my water based cleanser (Burt’s bees sensitive wash)

I was using this product wrong and it left me very frustrated. It is not a cleanser, despite what the tube says. But it is fantastic as a makeup remover BEFORE you cleanse, if you follow these steps. 1. Start with dry skin (ignore what the bottle says). • Don’t wet your face first. This balm works by melting into oils and breaking down makeup or sunscreen when massaged on dry skin. 2. Use a quarter-sized amount and warm it between your fingers. • It’s thick—almost like Vaseline—so warming it helps you spread it more evenly. 3. Massage into dry skin for at least 60–90 seconds. • Focus on areas with heavy makeup (eyes, lips, forehead, smile lines). • Think of it like loosening a stain—friction helps break down long-wear products. 4. Emulsify by adding a small splash of water to your face. • It’ll turn slightly milky. This step helps it rinse off more cleanly and prevents the greasy feeling. 5. Rinse thoroughly with warm water OR… • Better yet: Remove with a warm, damp washcloth. This will physically lift off the makeup and balm. 6. Follow with your cleanser. • This balm should always be Step 1 in a double cleanse.

I wanted an affordable balm cleanser with fewer synthetic ingredients -- most of the brands that work well have a lot of ingredients I'd rather not use. This is good ingredient-wise, but although it does the job it's so oily I might as well just use a plant oil instead. I live in a cold place but the formula is almost always liquid and I have to store the tube on the narrow end so it doesn't leak everywhere. It does not rinse away fully, so I only use it in the first part of a double cleanse. There's no way I could use this in a hot climate. I have oily, acne-prone skin but it hasn't caused any pimples yet. Still, I would only recommend this for those with very dry skin.

EDIT: I’ve decided to include pictures to emphasize the difference! Pictures of me in brown and blue are while I was using the product, and pictures of me and green are both literally only 5 - 7 days after I STOPPED using it. hope this helps. I highly advise against using this product if you struggle with atopic dermatitis/eczema, or just have sensitive skin in general. This product contains phenoxyethanol, which is a harsh chemical that can make your eczema worse! It’s normal for people like me with sensitive skin to have severe allergic reactions and suffer from skin irritation because of this chemical. I’m quite ignorant when it comes to ingredients and chemicals in products, but when I saw that this was an “oat cleanser” I figured it would work great to soothe eczema patches I would get on my face here and there, while removing makeup. However, when I noticed how terribly my eczema was triggered while I used this cleansing balm, I started doing a little research. At first, I cleaned up my diet and started taking Omega 3 and Vitamin D daily; face was still EXTREMELY dry, especially toward the end of the day. I’ve always been someone with an oily face at the end of the day, but it was suddenly dry like the Sahara Desert. After I read the ingredients and ceased use of this product immediately, I noticed a difference almost overnight. It’s been only five days since I stopped using this, and my skin looks COMPLETELY different. I’m drinking the same amount of water, but it looks so much more hydrated. It took me 2 months to realize this was damaging my skin. Please read this review and take it as a cautionary tale if you have sensitive skin and/or eczema! I never write reviews, but am hoping this deters just 1 person from buying this. We need to start reading the ingredients on the products we use. Phenoxyethanol is NOT a safe product to use for your skin care!

Let me begin by saying I am a serial Tretinoin user, abuser, and quitter. Knowing I’m missing out on amazing benefits from consistent use, twice a year I’ll decide to “give it another shot,” and then I’ll inevitably go too hard too fast. My sensitive skin starts peeling, my makeup up is sliding all over the place- I call this phenomenon the “Tretinoin uglies.” I’ve recently fallen victim to the Tretinoin uglies. I work 12 hour shifts and by the end of the day I look like the last man standing at the end of a horror movie. I saw an influencer’s recommendation of this product for double cleansing, which is something I’ve always wanted to try. The price point is great, so I figured I had nothing to lose. I try a lot of products, many of them end up in my product graveyard. This one, however, has been a game changer. I massage it into my dry skin to remove my makeup, and then follow up with a water-based cleanser. I noticed a difference in my skin immediately. Usually after washing my face, my skin feels tight and dry and I rush to slather on a thick moisturizer. With this product, my skin looks plump and moisturized even before I add serums and lotions. I’m in awe. And the icing on the cake? My face isn’t peeling anymore, my makeup is sticking… This product single-handedly eradicated the Tretinoin uglies! Take all of my money, INKEY List. I’ll be a customer for life.