AOA STUDIO Green Tea & Vitamin E Cleansing Balm, Waterproof Makeup Remover, Oil Based Makeup Remover, K beauty Skin Care, Soothing and Brightening for All Skin Types, 3.38 Fl Oz, 100 ml

This review is gonna be a long one so strap in! So I have been an esthetician for almost five years now and even before I became one I was obviously very into skincare; so I have tried my fair share of cleansing balms. From Banilla Co, Heimish & Beauty of Joseon to Clinique and Farmacy (to name a few) I have tried cleansing balms from several different countries and I must say I am definitely a snob when it comes to cleansing balms. Here are my basic cleansing balm standards: • Must be able to wash off without residue & without the aid of a washcloth ✔️ • Must remove ALL makeup (absolutely no tolerance for raccoon eyes even with the most stubborn waterproof mascara) ✔️ • Must come with a spatula to maintain cleanliness (not a deal breaker, but bonus if there is separation between the balm and spatula; which this balm does have) ✔️ • Leave little residue in the eyes. I shouldn’t have to blink through oily, blurry eyes for the rest of the night. ✔️ • No perfumy smells or added fragrance. This product has a natural earthy smell. ✔️ Now obviously the ingredients matter as well so let’s go through a couple: •Ethylexyl Palminate: a typical ingredient in a cleansing balm. This is what turns the oil into a milky substance when water is added that allows the balm to leave no residue behind once washed of. This ingredient is known to be pore clogging, but because it is a first cleanse and we should be using another cleanser to follow it, I have never been overly concerned with this ingredient. I have extremely acne-prone skin and this ingredient in cleansing balms has never broken me or my clients out. • Rapeseed oil, Tocopheryl acetate (Vitamin E), Ivy Guord, Green Tea, Eggplant, Holy Basil, Turmeric, & Moringa Seed Oil: Can you believe I left some ingredients out of this category to make it smaller? These are all varying ingredients that accomplish similar goals: skin condition agents and antioxidant support. Holy basil is also known to have a skin tightening and firming effect. Along with this many of these ingredients help to calm the skin. • Amber Powder: not an ingredient I see very often, but amber is finely ground to create an extremely gentle physical exfoliation. • Lavender & Grapefruit Peel Oil: These are the only two ingredients that MAY cause problems for some people. Keep in mind the grapefruit is the very last ingredient making it almost negligible. But some people who are sensitive may have issues from the lavender. I personally have quite sensitive skin, but have never had issues with essential oils and this balm is no different. • They also put the pH on the packaging. Major bonus points for that. Overall this balm hits all of the marks for a great cleansing balm and at an insanely low price. The ingredient deck blew me away and the product feels amazing on the skin. It is just as good as Korean cleansing balms and at a price most can afford. It washes off with ease, removes all makeup, and doesn’t leave a residue behind. This product is not just “good for the price”; it’s amazing in its own right and the price is just a bonus! Thank you AOA for keeping your prices low all these years. Back in the day I was buying AOA makeup off of ShopMissA and so I can’t say I’m surprised that they’ve done it again with a hit product. The only people I would caution are those with overly sensitive skin and potentially those with a compromised barrier from the lavender, but most will have no issues. I will definitely continue using and recommending this product!!

🌸 UNPAID HONEST REVIEW 🌸 I used to use the oil cleanser from ANUA and I absolutely hated it. The top was always leaking and it always felt like I submerged myself in an oily container afterwards. 'Tis was NOT for me alas. This green tea cleansing balm from AOA is PERFECT. It's big and has a cute packaging. It's very AFFORDABLE so it's perfect if you're on a budget and most important of all, it leaves your face clean and doesn't feel oily or dehydrating afterwards. Trust me, don't fall for buzzwords. You don't need a 20+ dollars cleanser!

I LOVE this product. I just tried it for the first time when I got home from work to take my makeup off. I used just a tiny bit with the provided scoop, rubbed it between my fingers a little, applied it in round circles all over my face and every bit of my makeup came right off!!! That has never happened with a cotton round and oily makeup remover I’ve been using. I always had leftover mascara flakes, and getting that oil out of my eyes was horrible. This melting stuff leaves no oily residue and I didn’t even have to use a moisturizer afterward!! Amazing. This is what I will use from now on!!! It smells very clean with a slight tea tree fragrance. I love it.

I’m 52 with a large pore/oily T-zone and occasional cheek dryness. I had been using Farmacy brand make up removing balm & loved it BUT the cost is a little much. I figured I would try a similar, nicely priced, alternative. This is smooth; easy to use; removes most all make up (I don’t use eye make up so I don’t know how it does at removing that), and has a very mild clean scent. I’ve encountered zero issues with skin irritation and isn’t too greasy. I do take extra care to rinse my T-zone more thoroughly due to the oil. I would not recommend it to those with all over oily skin or acne prone.

I have sensitive skin, this works amazing at removing my makeup. It’s gentle and rubs my makeup right off.

I love this cleansing balm! I am always looking for the best product (in this case a cleansing balm) with the best price. This is both - but so much more. The under $10 price is great and it comes in 3 oz. Usually these things come in a paltry 1.7 oz for the same cost or (usually) more. It is as good a cleansing balm as any that I have tried. I used to use Clinique's cleansing balm, which is good, but significantly more expensive. This has a smooth texture and feel, melts onto my skin and cleanses thoroughly without stripping my skin of the moisture barrier. It rinses off easily and cleanly. No residue. I have mature, dry skin and this helps my face look and feel dewy and soft. The scent is light and lovely - a cross of lavender and green tea. Between the reasonable cost, significant quantity and great quality plus refreshing scent, I will be a regular customer for years to come.

Whaaaaat??!!!!!! Finally found a super smooth creamy unscented makeup remover that I can use to remove my waterproof mascara, and it doesn’t bother my eyes at all! I will definitely be buying this again!!!!

After the first use I noticed my face and skin was noticeably brighter and clean. I like the balm to milk cleansing effect. I am using this now as part of my first cleanse for makeup removal. It has become part of my nightly routine. I am very impressed with the results. I highly recommend. My skin is normal but can be dry due to dehydration. This balm provides a moisturizing effect my skin needs.