Heimish All Clean Balm for oily skin
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Shea Butter
Coconut Fruit Extract
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil Lavender Oil
Tocopheryl Acetate
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 benefits for your oily skin as Ethylhexyl Palmitate and Cetyl Ethylhexanoate effectively cleanse impurities, while Citrus Aurantifolia Fruit Extract and Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil provide some oil control.
- The formulation is generally safe for your oily skin, with no harsh ingredients that would cause irritation.
- While it addresses basic cleansing needs, it does not offer specialized ingredients to manage excess oily shine.
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
★4.8Overall rating based on 30.0k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this first cleanser is highly recommended by users, particularly those with dry and sensitive skin, for effectively removing stubborn makeup without compromising the skin's moisture. The formula is frequently praised for leaving skin feeling soft and hydrated. However, some users note that the essential oil content can be a concern for those with fragrance sensitivities or acne-prone skin, and a moderate number of users report temporary blurry vision if the product enters the eyes.
Highlights
Effective makeup removal Mostly Mentioned
- “Dissolves waterproof mascara instantly”
- “Removes everything in one go”
- “Melts off heavy stage makeup”
Luxurious texture Often Mentioned
- “Melts like butter on skin”
- “Texture is silky and smooth”
- “Emulsifies into a nice milk”
Non-stripping, hydrating Often Mentioned
- “Skin feels soft not tight”
- “Doesn't strip my dry skin”
- “Leaves face feeling hydrated”
Convenient packaging Sometimes Noted
- “Love the flip-top lid”
- “Spatula storage is genius”
- “Packaging is very practical”
Strong scent Sometimes Noted
- “Smell is too strong”
- “Scent gave me a headache”
- “Overpowering herbal fragrance”
Temporary blurry vision Sometimes Noted
- “Gave me cloudy vision”
- “Eyes were blurry for minutes”
- “Leaves a film on eyes”
Essential oil irritation Rarely Noted
- “Broke me out in cysts”
- “Stung my sensitive skin”
- “Reaction to the essential oils”
Slight residue Rarely Noted
- “Left a greasy film”
- “Hard to rinse completely off”
- “Felt waxy after rinsing”
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Questions and answers
How well does Heimish All Clean Balm work for oily skin?
Heimish All Clean Balm works moderately well for oily skin by effectively clearing away makeup and impurities without causing irritation. However, because it contains heavier butters and oils, it does not help manage excess oily shine. A makeup remover for oily skin needs lighter cleansing ingredients and oil-controlling extracts to keep shine under control.
Which ingredients make this cleanser a good fit for oily skin?
Ethylhexyl Palmitate and Cetyl Ethylhexanoate effectively cleanse impurities, while Citrus Aurantifolia Fruit Extract and Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil provide some oil control. For oily skin, a makeup remover needs ingredients that help manage excess shine and balance oil production without clogging pores.
What does Butyrospermum Parkii Butter do for oily skin?
Butyrospermum parkii butter is a rich ingredient that may feel too heavy for oily skin and can sometimes clog pores. For oily skin, a moisturizer needs lighter ingredients that hydrate without feeling greasy or heavy.
What does Coconut Fruit Extract do for oily skin?
Coconut Fruit Extract helps nourish oily skin while keeping it feeling fresh and balanced. It is unlikely to clog pores and works well in daily lightweight routines.
Where does this cleanser go in a skincare routine for oily skin?
This makeup remover goes in the evening routine before a cleanser. Oily skin also needs ingredients like niacinamide to help manage excess shine.
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 this type of oily skin needs specialized oil-controlling ingredients and lightweight, non-greasy hydrators to properly manage shine.
How often should I use this cleanser?
This makeup remover works for your oily skin in your evening routine and weekly routine, though other products fit your skin better. To better manage excess oily shine, an oily skin type needs specialized ingredients like niacinamide or clay.
Can this cleanser clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?
Heimish All Clean Balm is unlikely to cause purging, but since it is an average fit for oily skin, a cleanser of this type needs lighter ingredients and oil-controlling properties to better manage excess shine and keep pores clear.
Is this cleanser fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (limonene, citral, and linalool).
What the research says
A combination cream of stimu-tex AS and saccharide isomerate reduced erythema, increased skin capacitance, and reduced transepidermal water loss compared to placebo in 20 subjects after fractional CO2 laser procedure without causing serious adverse events.
Lasers in Medical Science, 2025A skin barrier restoring cream with shea butter, silkflo, and vitamin E increased type I procollagen synthesis, enhanced antioxidant enzyme activity, decreased reactive oxygen species generation, and promoted hyaluronic acid production in H2O2-stimulated human keratinocyte cells compared to untreated cells.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2025Polysaccharide-based O/W emulsions incorporated with lavender essential oil applied to cellulosic support are non-irritating, provide softness and moisturizing effects, and are safe for topical patch applications.
International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2021Gellan gum hydrogel films co-encapsulating ofloxacin with tea tree or lavender oil achieved 98% wound contraction and completely healed epidermis in rats after ten days of treatment compared to baseline.
International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2021Topical application of lavender oil significantly promoted wound contraction, collagen synthesis, and fibroblast differentiation with up-regulation of TGF-beta in a rat model compared to control.
BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2016Topical application of an antioxidant serum containing 15% ascorbic acid, 0.5% ferulic acid, and 1% tocopherol prevented particulate matter-induced degradation of extracellular matrix components, inflammation, and oxidative stress in the skin of 15 female volunteers compared to untreated controls.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025Dermatological products containing d-alpha tocopheryl acetate showed non-comedogenic potential with less than a 50% increase in microcomedones in 12 healthy male subjects compared to octyl palmitate.
Contemporary Clinical Trials Communications, 2021Topical application of an antioxidant mix containing 15% ascorbic acid, 0.5% ferulic acid, and 1% tocopherol prevented PM and UV-induced skin barrier perturbation, lipid peroxidation, inflammatory markers, MMP9 activation, and Type I collagen loss in 15 healthy females compared to untreated exposed skin.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024
Ingredients
Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Peg-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Polyethylene, Peg-8 Isostearate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Shea Butter, Coconut Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantifolia Fruit Extract, Freesia Refracta Extract, Iris Versicolor Extract, Jasmine Extract, Lilium Tigrinum Extract, Leontopodium Alpinum Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Narcissus Pseudo-Narcissus Flower Extract Daffodil Flower Extract, Rose Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil Lavender Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Oil Flower, Amyris Balsamifera Oil Bark, Grapefruit Peel Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Oil Leaf, Melaleuca Alternifolia Tree Oil Leaf, Juniperus Mexicana Oil, Boswellia Carterii Oil, Bergamot Oil Fruit, Tocopheryl Acetate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Water, Butylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Limonene, Citral, Linalool
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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