One of my favorite ways to cleanse my face during my evening skincare routine is by starting off with a good cleansing balm. They’re fantastic for removing makeup, including waterproof products and helping to remove any left over dirt and debris on the skin. Today I want to talk about the Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm and why I am loving it so much.
First off, this isn’t like any of the other cleansing balm that I’ve used before. It starts off as your typical cleansing balm, but then it it turns into an oil that is really lightweight in texture and then it gets almost like a milky texture. It’s probably the lightest cleansing balm, as far as texture, that I’ve ever used. While this is hydrating, I wouldn’t say it’s super hydrating like some of the other cleansing balms that I’ve used, but this still does a really nice job at leaving my skin feeling moisturized.
To use the Clinique Take The Day Off™ Cleansing Balm, take out a small amount of product from the jar and work it all over the face, concentrating on areas where you have makeup that you want to remove. You’ll notice the texture change to an oil after you work it into the skin and when you add water to it, it will change into a milky texture. To remove, use water or a cloth and wipe away the product. I normally follow up with another cleanser if I’ve had on a lot of makeup, but sometimes I just use this cleansing balm and call it a night.
PROS and CONS
PROS
- It’s very lightweight and not heavy on my skin. I don’t think it leaves a residue behind either.
- This formula has not irritated my skin at all, which is great for any other sensitive skin types out there. Great for all skin types!
- This does seem like it leaves my skin feeling pretty hydrated, but it doesn’t leave my skin feeling too oily or anything.
- The price on it is right under $30 which is incredible compared to the others that I’ve been using
- Removes makeup very easily
CONS
- This rarely happens, but I honestly don’t see a single thing wrong with this product! It’s excellent
I’m super impressed with the Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm and I honestly understand why people have fallen in love with this product. Not only is it a lot more affordable than some of the other cleansing balms that are out there, but it works great on all skin types! I’ve got to give it to Clinique on this product because it’s fantastic!
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I love Clinique, their skincare has been a fave since high school! Did you see they now have a Take the Day Off Eye Stick? I think its for mascara and eyeliner, check it out at Sephora!
I think the sales lady was showing that to me when I was at the counter. I might actually have to look into that!
This sounds really great. I’m actually in the market for a new cleansing balm. I might try this one
It’s really good, Kristina! I think as long as you know that this isn’t a heavy texture and you’re ok with it being a little bit more lightweight, it’s great!
I received a sample of this product with something I bought. Unfortunately, I didn’t have as good luck with it perhaps because it was a smallish round dot of the balm that might be similar to scooping a bit out of a jar. It was messy and greasy for me. I thought my reaction to it was strange because I really like the NUDE Cleansing Balm that is quite similar though perhaps easier for me to use because it comes in a tube so I can just squeeze out a little bit.
I’ve actually never had a cleansing balm that was in a tube before, that would be awesome! I didn’t have any issues with it being messy, only when I was actually slathering it all over my face, ha! I’m going to have to look into the NUDE product because I really like the idea of a tube for traveling!
I actually liked Clinique TTDO more than the much-raved-about Emma Hardie, which was just too thick and greasy for me. Now I use Oskia’s Renaissance, which is even lighter, and comes in a pump-bottle.
I haven’t tried that one yet but I’ll have to look into it!
I was sooooo super excited when I saw that you reviewed this!! I am a little bit Clinique obsessed and this is one of my all time favorite cleansers ever!!! So gentle yet so powerful!! I am so glad you loved it!!
It’s really impressed me!
I love cleansing balms! My current favorite is the one from Colleen Rothschild, but I know it’s pricey so once I’m done I might switch to this!
Oh girl, I love the Colleen Rothschild one. The Clinique isn’t as heavy as that one or probably as moisturizing, but it’s still good, especially at the price point it’s at.
This cleansing balm is incredible – the best I’ve ever tried. So gentle, so effective, and I love the look of the packaging. I rely on sample sizes because its $55 in my country, but one day it’ll be mine.
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It’s a fantastic product!!
ive really been wanting to try a cleansing balm and this is right in my price range for something i’ve never tried before. Amazing review as always!!
Thank you so much! It’s a fantastic cleansing balm at a great price point. I know some of the other brands I’ve featured have been pretty pricey, so this is a great alternative!