A nourishing cleansing balm that melts into an oil to remove makeup, sunscreen, and impurities, enriched with vitamin E, jojoba oil, and avocado oil.
Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Polyglyceryl-6 Dicaprate, Synthetic Wax, Tocopheryl Acetate, Caprylyl Glycol, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Eugenia Caryophyllus (Clove) Leaf Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Eugenol, Limonene
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12 experts · Strong agreementWhat the gurus are saying
This balm melts makeup and SPF away with minimal effort and rinses clean for most, though a few found it leaves a thin residue requiring a second cleanse. The eucalyptus and clove oils create a refreshing spa-like scent that dermatologists praise for comfort and nourishment, but the eucalyptus is strong enough to irritate sensitive eyes and skin in some people, so patch-test first if you have reactive skin. At under $20 for a full-size jar, gurus consistently call it one of the best drugstore cleansing balms for the price.
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Independent of what the gurus think, this is what the published research supports about the main active ingredients here.
Vitamin E is an antioxidant, and it is often in a formula to keep the other ingredients stable rather than as the active itself. It pairs well with vitamin C, though on its own the evidence for visible change is limited.
A nourishing cleansing balm that melts into an oil to remove makeup, sunscreen, and impurities, enriched with vitamin E, jojoba oil, and avocado oil.
Mostly yes. 9 of the 12 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 79%.
Versed Day Dissolve Cleansing Balm holds a Guru Score of 79%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 12 expert reviewers we have collected. At least one expert has named it a Top Pick in its category.
Versed Day Dissolve Cleansing Balm is generally suited to dry skin and sensitive skin.
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