The INKEY List Mini Oat Cleansing Balm 50ml, Dissolves Makeup, Gentle Cleanser, Fragrance-free, Suitable For All Skin Types

I swear by this cleanser. I have used it daily for a year or two and it has never irritated my skin. It removes makeup really well and breaks everything down without rubbing. The scent is pleasant and natural which makes it nice to use at the end of the day. The texture is lovely and leaves my skin feeling soft, clean and a little dewy rather than tight. It is a really reliable cleanser and has become a proper everyday staple for me.

This cleansing balm is one of my favourites. It melts makeup easily, even mascara, without irritating my skin or eyes. The texture feels rich and soothing, and it leaves my face soft and calm rather than tight or greasy. A little goes a long way, and it’s perfect for sensitive or reactive skin. Excellent value for the quality.

I really like this. I know there are mixed reviews on it so I’m going to state the reasons I like it but also the things I don’t think it’s best used for. Now, the reason I like this is for the reason I’ve seen some people complain about and that’s the sort of film it leaves on the skin after cleansing, I personally love this effect. I’m sick of cleansing products that completely strip the skin of any moisture. The film that this leaves on the skin isn’t too much, it’s more just a feeling of soft, hydrated skin. I’m not sure on the ingredient that causes this, I’m interested though so I’m going to research it. I also love the price point, it’s really good value for what it is. I’ve seen this touted as an alternative to the Elemis Pro Collagen Cleansing Balm and having used both products, in my opinion this is not the case. This is just not on that level by any means however it does have its own unique benefits. The Elemis balm is much more rich, it’s more of a treatment for the skin as well as a cleanser, it’s also miles better at removing makeup and you don’t have to put any effort in or pull the skin etc, it just glides off. It’s also much more fragrant than this. This balm is not the best at removing makeup in my opinion, it just doesn’t feel like it penetrates deeply enough into the skin, it will do the job it just wouldn’t be my first choice. I use this balm either as the second cleanser in a double cleanse or on its own if I’m not wearing makeup and haven't been exposed to pollution/irritants that day etc. The reason for this is I love the way my skin feels after, doing a double cleanse often leaves the skin feeling stripped and I find this product helps to negate that. I recommend a generous enough amount say around the size of 2/3 peas onto damp skin and massage gently but firmly for around 30 seconds paying attention to the nose, forehead and chin area. Then rinse until the product is gone but you can still feel that kind of silky feeling on the skin. I’ve personally had no irritation from this and I have semi sensitive fairly acne prone skin. Now onto the smell, it’s not the best tbh, it’s sort of synthetic smelling but very mild, it’s not bad, I actually quite like it but you’re not going to smell it and be like ‘wow’. The consistency is also a bit thin, however a bigger bottle I purchased elsewhere wasn’t as thin as this one which is a bit strange, maybe just a difference in the batch. Overall though, this is a perfect budget skincare staple. Anything for the skin which is decent and is affordable for all gets the thumbs up from me. I personally wouldn’t recommend this as your go to for removing makeup or for a deep cleanse but for a nice simple cleanser that leaves your skin feeling lovely it’s perfect. Hope this helped 💖

You need to know how to use this stuff... It can make you break out in spots so suitable really for a double cleanse and use it first! It removes, oil and waterproof mascara, so ideal for dry/combination skin. Best used with a soft cloth to remove it, followed by a gel based cleanser to remove any residue. It's so good that I have repurchased it, now I know how to use it properly! Absolute staple for the winter as it leaves your skin feeling soft and hydrated 💓

I have been using this for a couple of years but just about to cancel my subscription and try something else. It's not awful, but there is too much about it that's just not "great" either. 1. The packaging is truly awful. It should be in a pot or a softer/metal tube if they must use a tube. I have to cut the tube open before it is anywhere near to empty as the product gets stuck and is impossible to squeeze out after a point. This is a faff and the packaging is not fit for purpose. 2. The "bits" in the cleanser are pointless - not enough of them to actually do any physical exfoliation, but enough to make it feel bitty and leass pleasant to use. Especially around the eyes. 3. It is VERY rich and I can find it hard to break the cleanser down to fully remove it. Even adding water to emulsify it. And using a cloth to remove it. It leaves a heavy feeling residue on the skin. Good points - doesn't dry skin, it hasn't caused any breakouts (despite leaving a residue on my skin), it is totally scent free and doesn't irritate my eyes, it is good at breaking down makeup. Ultimately I just don't like using it very much, due to the above negatives, so I will be looking to try another balm in future.

I saw a influencer praising this balm so I gave it a try. It does the job exceptionally well. Very similar to the expensive double oil cleansera but this one is for the fraction of the price. It takes off make up and all other bits very well, and leaves soaking smooth and hydrated. Definitely will be buying it again.

Works well. Very thick and needed to warm up to get out of the tube. I have dispensed some into a pot for ease of use.

I have hypersensitive and combination skin, my old cleanser started giving me a reaction so I've been looking for a new one. It's always difficult for me to find one that I can even use without it feeling like it burns, then on top of that it has to work for my skin. I've tried a few others before this which also didn't work or were painful to use, so I've given this one nearly two months to see how my skin takes to it. I'd also started reacting to my serum, so I've stripped my routine back to just cleanser and only occasionally moisturising. On the plus side, this is very gentle and I've had no issues at all with sensitivity. I've been getting some rosacea symptoms recently and this also hasn't made those at all worse, so it gets points for that. However, I'm currently experiencing horrible breakouts all over my face - I've never really got many spots even as a teenager, so this might be as bad as it's ever been for me! My skin is now also completely oily in a way it wasn't before, it's even shiny when I look in the mirror. I found it really difficult to even remove all the cleanser when I use this, I've had to resort to going over my face with a cloth to get it all off. I'm left with skin that doesn't feel or look clean, to a point where I'm starting to wonder if I'd even be better not bothering to wash my face at all! Absolutely does not work for my skin at all, and if you have oil-prone skin I'd give this one a miss. Or at least buy a smaller bottle than I did...