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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A fantastic cleansing balm
This product is amazing, completely takes everything off, all your make up even waterproof mascara. I just love how it leaves your skin after.
by Julie Verified Purchase
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In love
I’ve been using this for months now and I absolutely love it. The smell, the texture, everything. Well everything but the price! It’s worth it though and I wouldn’t go without it. I use this for my first cleanse to remove my make up and products from the day before using a gentle cleanser for my second cleanse. It melts like butter as you rub your hands together and feels so luxurious on your face as you massage it in. I genuinely look forward to doing this every night it’s like a full spa experience. I haven’t tried the gel cleanser they recommend as a follow up to this as my current works so well I’m scared to try and fix something that’s not broken! Definitely recommend this, and it’s something I will continue to use for years to come I’m sure!
by Nik Verified Purchase
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LOVE
I love the way that after I use this my skin feels sooo soft and clean. Puts away all the dirt and spf from my skin.
by Virg Verified Purchase
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Don't Get The Hype
This doesn't work well for me it leaves my skin feeling dry & doesn't remove all my makeup effectively. I would recommend Banilla Clean It Zero instead.
by Anne Verified Purchase
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Controversial, but it's not good
I think there's been a lot of hype created around this based on the packaging as it looks great, but I have now tried it and I don't get the hype at all. It really struggles with removing mascara and I don't even use waterproof. If I have to rub my eyes hard to get rid of makeup it defeats the purpose of what a balm cleanser should be. If it only works on light makeup, it's not good. The high price point really doesn't justify the product. There are a lot better cleansers out there, that will do the job for a fraction of the money. I recommend Drunk Elephant's Slai or Hemish's cleansing balm.
by Monica
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Don't understand the hype
I bought this product as it was popular. It's nice, but that's as much as I'd say. I really don't understand its popularity at all. Plus it's very expensive, so I would definitely not purchase this again.
by Emily
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It broke me out
I have to say that I was looking forward to try this out. The texture is super nice, it has a faint pleasant smalls. It glides on the skin really nicely and works pretty good to get rid of the make up. But it does not work at all for my skin. Every time I used it I broke out, and it is all over the face and it takes a long time to balance my skin again. It is weird because my skin is not reactive and I have hardly ever had this reaction. It happened the same to my friend when she tried, so not sure If I got a bad batch or the product does just not agree with us.
by Alicia Verified Purchase
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Favourite cleansing balm
This was a repeat purchase of this cleansing balm. It removes all traces of make-up and SPF without leaving my skin feeling dry. Also has an amazing smell.
by Iris Verified Purchase
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Good but not worth the price
Good, melts right in easily. Also, it doesn’t leave the greasy film some cleansing balms do. Has a very citric smell but isn’t irritating. I would say its good but not worth the price point.
by N Verified Purchase
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Dry, sensitive skin - try this product
I’ve been trying to get hold of this for a while and now it’s mine! This balm works excellently on my dry sensitive skin. I can gently apply this to the entire eye area to remove all makeup and spf. It just melts it all away with ease and then I’m left feeling as though I’ve applied nothing to my face which is a massive positive for me. I’m not feeling any irritation at all. The packaging is nice, it feels special to use. I go in with a water cleanser (CeraVe) then follow with TIMY’s Essence and the rest of my routine. It has a very subtle citrus smell that I enjoy, the whole experience of using this balm is amazing! My skin loves this product and I will be using every single day until it runs out. And then I’ll be stocking up ;)
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