belif Aqua Bomb Makeup Removing Cleansing Balm for oily skin
Average
- AverageOily Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for oily skin; other pre-cleansers fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with oily skin: shine, enlarged pores, blackheads, and blemishes. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.
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Lovi Assistant explains
- Offers moderate suitability for your oily skin as Cetyl Ethylhexanoate and Caprylic Capric Triglyceride effectively dissolve makeup and impurities, though it lacks specialized ingredients for managing excess oil.
- Jojoba Seed Oil and Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract provide general cleansing and hydration benefits, contributing to a balanced feel without exacerbating oiliness.
- The product is safe for your skin, with no risk of irritation due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the inclusion of soothing botanical extracts.
How to apply
- Use this makeup remover PM as the first step of your evening routine. Start 3×/week and increase to daily use if your skin tolerates it well.
- Apply this makeup remover before your regular cleanser and toner. It prepares your skin by melting away excess oil and makeup.
- Gently press a small amount onto your dry skin using your fingertips. Massage softly and avoid harsh rubbing to protect your pores.
- Apply this product on dry skin to effectively break down heavy makeup and surface oil. Massage it gently before washing it off with water.
- Avoid the sensitive eye area during application. Do a patch test before your first use to ensure your skin feels comfortable.
People Say
★4.6Overall rating based on 600+ reviewsThis cleansing balm is highly praised for its unique "sherbet-to-oil" texture that effectively melts away stubborn waterproof makeup without stripping the skin's natural moisture. Users with dry and combination skin particularly appreciate its hydrating formula, enriched with lotus flower and marshmallow root, which leaves the face feeling soft, clean, and refreshed rather than tight or greasy.
Highlights
Hydrating & non-stripping Mostly Mentioned
- “Leaves skin soft”
- “does not dry out face”
- “feels moisturizing”
Effective makeup removal Often Mentioned
- “Dissolves heavy makeup”
- “removes waterproof mascara”
- “melts foundation instantly”
Pleasant texture Often Mentioned
- “Sherbet-like consistency”
- “smooth and buttery”
- “melts effortlessly”
Clean rinse Sometimes Noted
- “Emulsifies well”
- “rinses easily”
- “no heavy film”
Refreshing scent Sometimes Noted
- “Fresh herbal smell”
- “light citrus aroma”
- “spa-like fragrance”
Price point Sometimes Noted
- “A bit expensive”
- “pricey for amount”
- “not budget-friendly”
Eye irritation Rarely Noted
- “Stings eyes”
- “causes blurry vision”
- “sensitive eye reaction”
Scent dislike Rarely Noted
- “Smells like cleaning product”
- “scent too strong”
- “herbal smell unpleasant”
Slight residue Rarely Noted
- “Film on eyes”
- “requires second cleanse”
- “slight oily feeling”
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Questions and answers
How well does belif Aqua Bomb Cleansing Balm work for oily skin?
belif Aqua Bomb Makeup Removing Cleansing Balm works moderately well for oily skin, effectively dissolving makeup and impurities while keeping skin balanced without irritation. However, it lacks specialized ingredients for managing excess oil, so oily skin needs a makeup remover with oil-controlling and lightweight cleansing ingredients.
Which ingredients make this cleanser a good fit for oily skin?
Jojoba seed oil and calendula officinalis flower extract help provide general cleansing and hydration for a balanced feel without making your skin oily. A product of this type needs ingredients that control excess oil to be a great fit for oily skin.
Forschende Komplementarmedizin, 2012Frontiers in Pharmacology, 2024
Where does this cleanser go in a skincare routine for oily skin?
This makeup remover goes in the evening routine before your cleanser, or as a weekly first step before cleansing. Oily skin also needs ingredients that manage excess oil.
Can I use this cleanser with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this makeup remover in your evening routine before your cleanser and treatment, but oily skin needs a cleanser with ingredients that actively manage excess oil and shine.
How often should I use this cleanser?
This makeup remover works as an average fit for your oily skin because it melts away makeup nicely, though oily skin needs a product that also manages excess oil.
Can this cleanser clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?
This cleansing balm works for your oily skin, though other products fit it better because it lacks specialized ingredients for managing excess oil. An oil cleanser for this skin needs lightweight, balancing ingredients that help clear out pores without leaving a heavy layer behind.
Is this cleanser fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (limonene, linalool, geraniol, and citral).
What the research says
Clay jojoba oil facial masks reduced total skin lesions by a mean of 54% after 6 weeks in 133 participants with acne-prone, lesioned skin and mild acne compared to baseline.
Forschende Komplementarmedizin, 2012Topical application of jojoba wax reduced LPS-induced secretion of IL-6, IL-8, and TNFα by approximately 30% and increased the synthesis of pro-collagen III and hyaluronic acid compared to untreated skin in an ex-vivo human skin organ culture model.
Frontiers in Pharmacology, 2024
Ingredients
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Peg-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Peg-10 Isostearate, Polyethylene, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Water, Butylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Nutmeg Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Methylpropanediol, Althaea Officinalis Root Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Jojoba Seed Oil, Chickweed Extract, Alchemilla Vulgaris Leaf Extract, Equisetum Arvense Leaf Extract, Urtica Dioica Leaf Extract, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract Oat Kernel Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Nepeta Cataria Extract, Rubus Idaeus Leaf Extract Raspberry Leaf Extract, Baptisia Tinctoria Root Extract, Mentha Arvensis Oil Leaf, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Bergamot Oil Fruit, Juniperus Mexicana Oil, Citrus Aurantifolia Oil, Lemon Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Limonene, Linalool, Geraniol, Citral
Behind this fit score
Lovi calculates every fit score from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.
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