The 5 Best Balm Cleansers on Amazon in 2026

Why it made the list

• The listing says the balm-to-oil formula changes from a solid balm to an oil when you apply it, and rinses off completely.
• It lists over 95% removal of face makeup, sunscreen and pollutants, which is the maker’s own figure.
• The listing says it is 100% fragrance free, allergy tested, dermatologist tested and ophthalmologist tested.
• Amazon’s own summary lists waterproof makeup removal, no skin irritation and no eye stinging as positives.

Drawbacks

• Amazon’s own summary lists vision effects as mixed, with blurriness noted.
• Amazon’s own summary lists consistency as mixed, with some finding the balm goes on thick.

Watch for this: Clinique sells this balm under more than one listing, and the listings share one review total, so the figures describe one balm in more than one size.

Skip it if you want a thinner texture. Amazon’s own summary says some customers find this one goes on thick.

Why it made the list

• The listing says the balm-to-oil formula goes from a solid to an oil to remove lip, eye and face makeup.
• It lists a fragrance-free formula that it calls ideal for sensitive skin types, and vitamin E.
• The listing says the packaging is travel-friendly.
• Amazon’s own summary lists effectiveness on waterproof sunscreen and heavy makeup, and a moisturizing feel, as positives.

Drawbacks

• Amazon’s own summary lists skin irritation and ease of makeup removal as mixed.
• A critical review says it left red, dry spots around the eyes after months of use.
• Another critical review says the listing named two units but only one arrived.

Watch for this: Check the pack count on the page before you order. One critical review says the listing named two units, and the listing text we read says 2 oz.

Skip it if you want the larger tub. The Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm is 3.8 oz.

Why it made the list

• The listing says the balm is made with a moringa, holy basil and arugula blend, papaya extract and sunflower oil.
• It says to massage the balm onto dry skin, add warm water to turn it milky, then rinse or wipe off with a damp washcloth.
• The maker’s own claim is that it removes over 99% of longwear foundation, waterproof mascara and SPF.
• Amazon’s own summary lists makeup removal, gentleness, a luxurious texture and fragrance as positives.

Drawbacks

• Amazon’s own summary lists skin irritation and value for money as mixed.
• A critical review says it left a residue that the same balm bought elsewhere did not.
• A critical review in Japanese says the scooping spoon was missing from the jar.

Watch for this: Farmacy sells several balms under similar names. We read the Original Balm in the 3.4 ounce size, and the other listings have their own review totals.

Skip it if you want a fragrance free balm. The Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm lists one.

Why it made the list

• The listing says the balm removes heavy eye and lip makeup, and that its texture changes from a rich oil to a milky emulsion.
• It lists mandarin oil and tangerine extract as the scent, and says it is dermatologically tested.
• Amazon’s own summary lists effectiveness, gentleness, no eye stinging and a silky texture as positives.

Drawbacks

• Inference: a citrus scent is a drawback for anyone who wants a fragrance free balm.
• The listing text we read does not name a size.

Watch for this: Amazon’s own summary lists no negative or mixed aspects, so the first drawback above is our own inference from the listing.

Skip it if you want no scent at all. The Neutrogena Makeup Remover Melting Balm says it is fragrance-free.