Kat Burki Vitamin C Nourishing Cleansing Balm for combination skin
Ascorbic Acid
Cranberry Seed Oil
Mangifera Indica Butter
Rosehip Seed Oil
Shea Butter
Average
- AverageCombination Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- ExcellentSafety
Works for combination skin; other pre-cleansers fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with combination skin: an oily T-zone, enlarged pores, and dry cheeks. 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 combination skin as coconut oil and shea butter provide emollient action, but these occlusive ingredients may exacerbate oiliness and do not sufficiently address your oily shine. The presence of Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice and Tocopherol Vitamin E offers soothing benefits, contributing to overall skin comfort.
- The formula effectively removes makeup with coconut oil and sunflower seed oil, providing general cleansing benefits that you will notice.
- The product is safe for your combination skin, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the inclusion of soothing components.
How to apply
- Use this makeup remover PM as the first step of your evening routine to clear away excess oil.
- Apply this makeup remover before your regular cleanser to effectively break down heavy makeup and dirt.
- Gently wipe the makeup remover across your face using a soft cotton pad, avoiding harsh rubbing.
- Use the makeup remover on completely dry skin to help dissolve surface oils and impurities best.
- Avoid direct contact with the eyes while using this makeup remover.
People Say
★4.9Overall rating based on 100+ reviewsBased on limited data, this cleansing balm is highly regarded for its luxurious gel-creme texture that transforms into an oil, effectively removing makeup and leaving dry, mature skin feeling plump, hydrated, and brightened. Some users with combination or oily skin find it leaves an oily residue and is difficult to rinse completely.
Highlights
Hydrating & nourishing Mostly Mentioned
- “Leaves skin soft”
- “plumps fine lines”
- “non-stripping”
Luxurious texture Often Mentioned
- “Unique gel-to-oil consistency”
- “melts on contact”
- “feels spa-like”
Pleasant scent Often Mentioned
- “Fresh cucumber-floral fragrance”
- “subtle”
- “not overpowering”
Oily residue Often Mentioned
- “Leaves a film”
- “hard to rinse clean”
- “requires a cloth”
Brightening effect Sometimes Noted
- “Instant radiance”
- “evens skin tone”
- “glowy look”
Clean ingredients Sometimes Noted
- “Cold-pressed oils”
- “Vitamin C”
- “no fillers/water”
High price Sometimes Noted
- “Expensive per ounce”
- “luxury pricing”
- “splurge item”
Not for oily skin Sometimes Noted
- “Can cause congestion”
- “feels too heavy/greasy”
Jar packaging Rarely Noted
- “Hygiene concerns”
- “dipping fingers in pot”
- “messy”
Texture separation Rarely Noted
- “Can be chunky or loose”
- “requires mixing”
- “inconsistent consistency”
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Questions and answers
How well does Kat Burki Vitamin C Nourishing Cleansing Balm work for combination skin?
Kat Burki Vitamin C Nourishing Cleansing Balm works moderately well for combination skin because its heavier oils and butters cleanse and soften well, but they may make your oily shine worse. A makeup remover for this skin needs soothing ingredients and plant oils that hydrate dry areas without adding extra oiliness.
Which ingredients make this cleanser a good fit for combination skin?
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice and Tocopherol Vitamin E make this cleanser a good fit because they offer soothing benefits and keep skin comfortable. To work best for combination skin, a makeup remover of this type needs soothing and nourishing ingredients that hydrate well without heaviness, along with components that specifically control oily shine.
What does Vitamin C do for combination skin?
Vitamin C helps brighten dull areas and smooth out uneven texture on combination skin while protecting against daily environmental stress. It may also help keep pores clear and skin firm by supporting collagen production, though drier spots may need an added moisturizer to stay comfortable.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2023
What does Cranberry Seed Oil do for combination skin?
Cranberry seed oil helps balance combination skin by delivering lightweight moisture to dry areas while keeping oily zones feeling fresh and soft. It is rich in essential fatty acids that nourish the skin without feeling heavy, making it a great addition to your daily routine.
Where does this cleanser go in a skincare routine for combination skin?
This makeup remover goes in the evening routine before your cleanser, and also as a weekly step before your cleanser. Combination skin needs a lightweight cleanser or makeup remover with balancing ingredients like niacinamide or lightweight hydrators to clear away makeup while keeping oiliness under control.
Can I use this cleanser with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this makeup remover in your evening routine before cleansing, but its heavy ingredients may feel too greasy for combination skin. Combination skin needs a lightweight, balancing cleanser that removes makeup without clogging pores or adding excess shine.
How often should I use this cleanser?
You can use this makeup remover in the evening as the first step of your nighttime routine. It effectively removes makeup while keeping skin comfortable, but a product of this type for combination skin needs lighter ingredients that balance oiliness without heavy heavy oils.
Can this cleanser clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for combination skin?
This cleanser is unlikely to cause irritation on combination skin, but its heavy ingredients may feel too rich and do not control oily shine well. A cleanser for this skin needs lighter hydrators and ingredients that balance oil without heavy blockers.
Is this cleanser fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (limonene, geraniol, and citronellol).
What the research says
A topical serum containing vitamin C, vitamin E, and raspberry leaf cell culture extract improved skin color, elasticity, radiance, smoothness, scaliness, and wrinkles compared to the untreated contralateral side in fifty female volunteers.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Topical application of 5% vitamin C cream significantly improved global clinical scores, increased skin microrelief density, and induced elastic tissue repair in photoaged skin compared to excipient control in healthy female volunteers.
Experimental Dermatology, 2003Ascorbic acid 2-glucoside gel significantly reduced gingival melanin pigmentation after 4 weeks compared to placebo in 73 subjects with symmetric pigmentation.
Journal of Periodontology, 2009Topical application of VC-IP cream twice daily for 8 weeks reduces periorbital wrinkles in female subjects compared to a placebo cream.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022Topical treatments containing rosehip extract may reduce the size and erythema of postsurgical scars through macrophage polarization and inflammatory cytokine inhibition, though current clinical evidence remains insufficient to recommend its routine use.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024Sunflower and rosehip oil nanoemulsions prepared with a mix of phospholipids and synthetic emulsifiers permeated intact skin to the dermis and showed a more prominent healing effect in a human organotypic skin explant culture wound model compared to nanoemulsions prepared only with phospholipids.
Pharmaceutics, 2023A nanoemulsion containing 1 mg/mL kojic dipalmitate and 5% rosehip oil demonstrated high incorporation efficiency, suitable physicochemical stability, antioxidant and depigmenting efficacy close to 1 mM ascorbic acid, and no cytotoxicity at concentrations from 0.06% to 1% in vitro.
Pharmaceutics, 2023A 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, 2025
Ingredients
Coconut Oil, Mangifera Indica Butter, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Oil Sunflower Seed Oil Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Alba Cera Beeswax Cera, Rosa Canina Seed Oil Rosehip Seed Oil, Jojoba Seed Oil Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Shea Butter, Tocopherol Vitamin E, Garcinia Indica Seed Butter, Olea Europaea Oil Fruit Olive Oil Fruit, Persea Gratissima Oil Avocado Oil, Cranberry Seed Oil, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate Ascorbic Acid, Myrciaria Dubia Fruit Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Oil Leaf Rosemary Oil Leaf, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Chondrus Crispus, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Limonene, Geraniol, Citronellol
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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