The INKEY List Oat Cleansing Balm for combination skin

Users frequently mention texture separation and packaging issues, with some also noting an oily residue or occasional grainy texture.

Highlights

• +Excellent value Mostly Mentioned

  • “One of the best balms for quality and also price”
  • “Great value for money”
  • “A steal for the amount of product you get”
  • “Beats other balms in terms of price”
• +Gentle and soothing Mostly Mentioned

  • “Safe and gentle especially for my dry, sensitive skin”
  • “Soothes irritation and calms redness”
  • “Absolutely bombproof for sensitive and angry skin”
• –Texture separation Mostly Mentioned

  • “Tube leaks liquified oil when opened”
  • “Came out as a runny oil instead of a balm”
  • “Product separates creating oil leakage”
  • “Had to massage the tube to mix it back together”
• +Effective makeup removal Often Mentioned

  • “Melts away makeup and impurities without drying”
  • “Took off my waterproof mascara 100x easier”
  • “Dissolves all visible traces of makeup”
  • “Great at removing minimal makeup or sunscreen”
• +Hydrating and moisturizing Often Mentioned

  • “Skin feels instantly hydrated, nourished and looks more glowing”
  • “Leaves my skin feeling comfortable and moist”
  • “Can be left on for 10 minutes as a mask”
  • “Perfect for dry skin during the winter”
• –Poor packaging Often Mentioned

  • “Very difficult to squeeze out at first”
  • “Tube gets dirty easily and cap leaks”
  • “Had to use both hands to get it out”
  • “Hard to extract remaining product”
• –Oily residue Sometimes Noted

  • “Leaves a greasy film on face after washing”
  • “Felt like I needed to triple cleanse”
  • “Leaves a light residue requiring a washcloth”
  • “Vision gets blurry if it gets in eyes”
• –Grainy texture Rarely Noted

  • “Felt a bit grainy/scratchy on the skin”
  • “Grittiness felt like a physical exfoliator”
  • “Slightly sharp powder feeling”
  • “Texture can be inconsistent bottle to bottle”

Sources: lovi.care, sephora.com, cultbeauty.co.uk, boots.com, ulta.com, reddit.com, and more