The INKEY List Oat Cleansing Balm for skin with dark spots

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