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4.5
I first purchased the Eve Lom original balm cleanser from GMA deals and steals. I liked it so well, I came to Amazon to purchase again and subscribed to it, as well. I highly recommend it.It is a lovely balm with a bit of exfoliant. I (most nights) follow the accompanying instructions and use the included muslin cloth to steam my face first, then wipe off my makeup, rinse, and then cool my face with the cloth. It takes only a small amount, like the size of a quarter, so it lasts a very long time. Afterward, my aging (67) skin is soft, glowing, and clean. I don’t want to “strip” my face, but I want my face to be really clean at night, after a long day of makeup. Then it is prepped and ready for overnight serums and moisturizers.By subscribing during Amazon Prime special days, I saved $45/per jar, bringing it down to about $100. I am still using the jar that I opened at the beginning of July, and it is half full. So, I have used about 1/2 jar in 2.5 months. While it might work for mascara and eyeliner, I do not use it on my eyes because of the exfoliant grains. I use a liquid eye makeup remover with a cotton pad for my eye area before I apply the cleansing balm. Then, when I am wiping my face with the warm muslin cloth, I carefully wipe around my eyes to make sure they are clean. (I have been prone to stys in the past, and it is important to get my lashes clean.)I have also tried cleansing balms from Clinique, Neutrogena, and Elemis. I love the Elemis balm cleanser, but prefer the Eve Lom because of the bit of exfoliant and the way my skin feels afterwards. I am worth it!
