Cleansing balms that take off sindoor, smokey eyes, and the most sweat-proof bridal base

Your usual weekdays begin with chaos, deadlines, caffeine-fueled afternoons that may end with impromptu dinner plans. And with that comes layers of foundation, mascara, SPF and of course pollution. It all just adds up. We say makeup is art, but managing to take it off completely? That’s self-care, and this is where the magic of a good cleansing balm comes in. Because by the end of the day, your skin is begging for a reset.

All you need to do is scoop out a dime-sized amount and glide it on your face. Gently massage in slow, circular motions with your fingers and let the balm break down everything the day has layered on. The result: soft, hydrated, and replenished skin. So let’s take out a few quiet minutes to unwind, reset, and transform your skin's experience from a basic cleanse to a sensory ritual. 

Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Micro Cleansing Balm, ₹3,600

The Advanced Night Repair Micro Cleansing Balm is an ultra-light balm-to-oil formula that shifts to a water-activated milky emulsion upon contact with water, almost giving you a vibe of quiet self-care. It targets your makeup and impurities, leaving your skin looking clean, healthy and nourished, almost like you are indulging in a mini spa ritual. 

Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm, ₹3,800

Clinique’s iconic Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm promises to remove over 95 per cent of makeup and pollutants from your skin. We love how this balm glides onto your skin, melts into an oil, and washes off long-wear foundation, sunscreen and all the day’s dirt. 

Aminu Melting Balm Cleanser, ₹1,200

Cleansing becomes an indulgence with Aminu’s Melting Balm Cleanser. Blending over ten botanical oils with antioxidant-rich green tea, chamomile, and aloe, this sumptuous balm’s velvety texture dissolves your makeup, sunscreen, and the city’s pollution, making your face feel soft and soothed. 

TIRTIR Hydro Boost Enzyme Cleansing Balm, ₹1,050

Infused with rice and rice bran, the Hydro Boost Enzyme Cleansing Balm removes stubborn makeup. It also gently exfoliates impurities and helps with pore buildup, leaving skin smooth and refreshed. 

D'you Good Grease Twist Easy Cleansing Balm, ₹2,000

Say hello to this no-mess Good Grease Twist Easy Cleansing Balm enriched with a four oil ferment complex and mango seed butter that melts into your skin, deeply cleaning your skin without the need for double cleansing. 

Farmacy Beauty Green Clean Makeup Removing Cleansing Balm, ₹3,750

Enriched with papaya enzymes, moringa extract, turmeric, sunflower, and ginger root oils, this Farmacy Beauty Green Clean Makeup Removing Cleansing Balm nourishes the skin while removing dirt and oil. With a paraben-free formula, this balm is suitable for all skin types. 

PAC Total Clean Cleansing Balm, ₹930

This non-greasy and non-drying formula is best for those who have sensitive skin. All you need to do is massage the balm onto your face in gentle circular motions, and rest assured, your skin will feel as good as it looks. 

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