I haven't used other cleansing balms, but I use a cleansing oil. I find the Elemis to be very thick, and it does not remove my mascara very well, unfortunately
It is a solid cleanser, but I don't feel the need to change my current cleanser. It foams well and isn't stripping. It struggled to cleanse my mascara after the Elemis cleansing balm, but so did my current cleanser - I feel this is more an issue with the Elemis.
To be completely honest, my hair has a slight wave, but it's definitely not curly - I used it as I got it for free, but I wouldn't purchase as it's not really for me. It smelled really nice, and did seem to add some hydration without weighing my hair down
I really liked it! It lasted well on me, and to me it was quite unique - you could definitely smell the tea, but it was also a bit woody without being overly masculine.
3
u/tmudita 1d ago
Very late September empties - was using up minis. Happy to do a mini review on anything, just let me know!
Elemis Pro-Collagen Rose Cleansing Balm mini
Maybelline the Falsies Surreal Extensions Mascara
Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Bum Bum Cream mini
Kerastase Curl Manifesto Crème de Jour Fondamentale mini
Anillo Black Tea Parfum mini
La Roche-Posay Effaclar H Iso-Biome Cream Cleanser mini