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A must-have for melting away makeup.

Collage of a person before and after using a cleansing balm on their face to remove makeup

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They combine two steps in one, making getting unready much easier.

What makes them so effective?

Carmin Castilla, M.D., a board-certified dermatologist in New York.

Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm

PHOTO: Sephora

They can cleanse without stripping the skin of its natural oils and damaging yourskin barrier.

Of course, not all cleansing balms are created equal.

So, testers and Byrdie editorstesteddozens of the top options available.

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Ultimately, the ones on this list washed away (get it?)

It also glides across skin beautifully, dissolving makeup in seconds.

In particular, this balms texture and finish stood out.

Garnier Erase It All Cleansing Balm

PHOTO: Amazon

Snap up this drugstore staple ASAP.

Id buy it again, no question.

But this one proved to be a solid choice, even for those with moreoily skin.

before and after of a person using the Garnier Cleansing Balm

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I struggle with really oily skin and sensitive eyes, so I tend to steer clear of cleansing balms.

My face felt moisturized but not oily.

Plus, the nourishing formula gives mature skin, which can lack moisture, an extra boost of hydration.

Amazon Byoma Melting Cleansing Balm

PHOTO: Amazon

Ally Hirschlag, associate editorial director with combination/sensitive skin:Im obsessed with the texture of this balm.

Still, if your complexion is drier, it is extremely soothing.

We also appreciate that it contains papaya enzymes to provide gentle exfoliation.

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Its a product that I look forward to using each evening."

to apply on the go.

Enter Futurewises Face Melt Cleansing Balm, which comes in an exceptionally portable tube thats a TSA-friendly 3.38 ounces.

Then I Met You Cleansing Balm

PHOTO: Then I Met You

To determine which cleansing balm is right for you, we suggest considering the following factors.

Contrary to popular belief, they actually arewith one caveat.

Cleansing balms are great makeup removal options, regardless of your skin key in, says Dr. Castilla.

before and after of a person using the Then I Met You Cleansing Balm

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Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm

PHOTO: Ulta

before and after of a person using the Elemis Cleansing Balm

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Farmacy Green Clean Makeup Removing Cleansing Balm

PHOTO: Sephora

before and after of a person using the Farmacy Cleansing Balm

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Futurewise Face Melt Cleansing Balm

PHOTO: Walmart

before and after of a person using the Futurewise Face Melt Cleansing Balm

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A hand holding gray cleansing balm

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