Then I Met You Living Cleansing Balm 90g
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If you've been dreaming of adding Then I Met You to your skin care rituals, chances are this is the formula that captured your attention. Earning glowing write-ups from the beauty buffs at Allure, Glamour and Refinery29, not to mention copious awards - you're looking at Caroline Hirons' Choice for 2020 Product of the Year - the Living Cleansing Balm melts away sunscreen, make up and excess sebum to reveal a perfectly refreshed, calm complexion. The supremely sensorial formula has hints of rosemary, persimmon and grapefruit to delight your senses as vitamin E and plant oils feed your face with antioxidants and fatty acids and free it from impurities. It was all so dull, then we met the Living Cleansing Balm...
A staple in the rituals - it transcends the passive act of routine - of beauty editors and skintellectuals alike, Then I Met You's Living Cleansing Balm effortlessly melts away make up, sunscreen and excess sebum while feeding your skin with antioxidants and fatty acids.
The ultimate first cleanse, this sorbet-soft balm is designed to be massaged into skin - pause to appreciate the sensorial notes of rosemary, persimmon and grapefruit - to easily melt away oil-based impurities. It's crafted from a luxurious blend of lightweight plant oils including sea buckthorn oil (adored for its abundance of fatty acids such as stearic acid, oleic acid, linoleic acid, and omega 6); olive oil (a nourishing antioxidant that boasts anti-inflammatory properties and supports your skin barrier); finally, grapeseed oil (an antioxidant-rich emollient that nourishes as it gently lifts impurities - cue round of applause). It doesn't end with that holy trinity of oils though - it's also laced with persimmon extract to protect your skin from free radicals and promote a brighter tone, plus vitamin E to promote a healthy, youthful finish. We're so glad we met this formula...
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil (Olive), Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil (Grape), Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Peg-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Peg-8 Isostearate, Cera Microcristallina, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil, Ceresin, Synthetic Wax, Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil, Diospyros Kaki Fruit Extract (Persimmon), Aniba Rosaeodora Wood Oil (Rosewood), Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil (Grapefruit), Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil (Rosemary), Tocopheryl Acetate, 1,2-hexanediol, Bis-diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer, BHT, Limonene
As there are differences between US and European labelling requirements, you may notice a slight variation amongst ingredient listings on differing sites. Limonene, for example is a compound found in Grapefruit Oil, and the UK requests it to be listed out separately. Then I Met You can assure you that all products boast the same formulation, with the same sorbet soft texture that everyone loves!
For the latest information, it is recommended to review the ingredient list printed on the packaging of the product prior to usage or consumption.
For the first step of your double cleanse, use the spatula to scoop a dime-sized amount onto dry skin and gently massage in circular motions. Add a splash of warm water to emulsify and remove oil-based impurities. Rinse thoroughly before moving to step two, a water-based cleanse with the Soothing Tea Cleansing Gel.
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It's ok
Nothing beats the farmacy green clean, sorry, this leaves a residue on the skin, it doesn't wash off on it's own, so you always need a second cleanse, also it just doesn't remove makeup as well. I'll finish this but I'm going back to farmacy.
by katia Verified Purchase
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Just OK
I’ve found this to be a perfectly fine cleanser. Does what I require & removes SPF, makeup, everyday stuff. I haven’t tried to remove eye makeup with it. Hasn’t irritated my skin. All in all, a standard cleanser- no better/worse than my usual brands. Fragrance free. 1 star off for the livid yellow/orange colour which I find rather off putting.
by Mary Verified Purchase
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Actually amazing
You won’t regret buying this if you get sore eyes from oil cleaners or any other type of irritation. Gentle on skin and lashes and removes mascara with ease, doesn’t leave any residue after second cleanse and no break outs.
by Nicole Verified Purchase
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Love it!
Smells incredible, great little scoop is super handy, slightly pricey but well worth it!
by Georgia Verified Purchase
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Good
My skin always feels really lovely after using this cleansing balm and it never fails to remove any oil build up on my face. However the actual experience of cleansing you face with it is a little bit hard but the balm feels so lovely on your skin it is fine. However it is really expensive so I am unsure whether I am willing to spend this amount of money on this product.
by Juliana Verified Purchase
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The best
Amazing clensing balm but very expensive unfortunately.
by Frida Verified Purchase
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Absolutely Fabulous
As the title says this is absolutely fabulous. Wonderful texture, cleanses beautifully and leaves my skin soft and refreshed. I love the Oskia Renaissance cleanser but I think this just has the edge for me.
by Lindaylou Verified Purchase
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Love this
I love this cleansing balm. You only need a pea sized amount and warm it up in your hands and it spreads into a beautiful citrusy oil/cream that just needs the smallest amount of effort to melt off all makeup and mascara. It doesn't sting your eyes and no film when you wash it off. It leaves your skin feeling soft but clean.
by Alexandra Verified Purchase
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THE BEST
This cleanser is no question the best cleanser I have used, its super gentle on the skin I feel like I could rub it into my eyes and it wouldn't sting at all (not that I would recommend trying that out...) but it removes my makeup extremely well even on full coverage days. It also seems to help keep my cloths much cleaner - I use microfibre cleansing cloths and they tend to get a lot of foundation build up on them even after washing but since I have been using this cleanser it seems to wash off the cloths a lot easier too. It also lasts forever I have been using for nearly a year now and only on my second pot.
by Francesca Verified Purchase
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NO BRAINER!
I’m very picky about the cleansers I choose for my skin, but this one glides on so smoothly and feels lovely, soft, and its such a thorough cleanser that really breaks down any makeup on your face! Smells amazing also. An all rounder!
by Erica
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