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Pore Refresh Grinding Cleansing Balm"Great price point for a cleansing balm."$20.61

@beautywithin reviewing Dr. Althea Green Relief Amino Gel Cleanser at 05:28 in a YouTube Shorts video

Green Relief Amino Gel Cleanser"That cleanser is designed for once again combo but oily and also acne prone skin where you don't want to aggravate the skin a lot."$18.19

@hyram reviewing Dr. Althea Pure Grinding Cleansing Balm at 01:47 in a YouTube Shorts video

Pure Grinding Cleansing Balm"I hit empty on this one and I got to admit, I didn't love it."$22.90

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Pore Refresh Grinding Cleansing Balm

4.7

“Great price point for a cleansing balm”1:59–2:03
“I really really enjoyed using this one”2:28–2:32
“It always does a really good job of breaking up my makeup”2:35–2:38
“Does a really good job of removing my makeup and my sunscreen, breaking up everything on my face”2:42–2:48
“Honestly, no complaints when it comes to this one”2:50–2:54
“It does have some good ingredients like madecasside and centella asiatica which are great for like calming down redness and sensitivity”2:54–2:58
“Overall, I feel like it's just kind of like a good staple simple cleansing balm”3:00–3:06
“I feel like this is a really good formula”
Source: I tried every Allure 2025 beauty winner (here are the best) - Dec 19, 2025

Hyram4.4M subscribers

4.7

“This one's got a sort of sherbet texture that melts down”13:53–13:55
“It's fragrance free”13:57–13:59
“It's very gentle”
“It helps to remove, like, really tough waterproof eye makeup as well”13:59–14:01
“It doesn't sting the eyes, which is great”14:03–14:05
“I love the packaging. It's genius because there's no need for a spatula”14:12–14:13
“You just grind it, swipe it, and then just use enough for your face”14:17–14:19
“It did work really well to remove like my really tough mascaras”14:21–14:26
Source: Viral K-Beauty: Amazing or Trash? - Jul 18, 2025

Tina Yong3.9M subscribers

4.7

“Not only is this better for me, someone who has very visible and oily pores, but the ingredient list on this one is far superior to the ingredient list used on their pure grinding cleansing balm”2:03–2:10
“I personally think this is far superior”2:10–2:13
“If you were to choose between both grinding cleansing balms, I would definitely recommend the pore one”2:21–2:23
“It's just such a good formula”2:26–2:29
“I already repurchased another one”2:27–2:30
“I really like it”
“It is so satisfying and so mess-free to use”2:33–2:38
“I definitely recommend this one and really enjoyed hitting empty on it”2:39–2:45
Source: Every product I've emptied in 2026 and what I'd rebuy - May 24, 2026

Hyram4.4M subscribers

4.7

“This has an ever so slight granular feel to the consistency that's amazing for really clearing through any excess sebum, dirt or oil that has built up on your skin throughout the day”2:50–2:58
“It's ever so slight and very gentle, but still effective at clearing any excess sebum that's on your skin”2:58–3:03
“It doesn't leave your skin red or irritated”
“It's a very fair price point”
“If you're someone who has oily skin, sensitive skin or you just want that really satisfying deep clean, this is the cleansing balm for you”3:03–3:11
Source: Best cleansers of 2025 for oily, dry, and combination skin - Nov 22, 2025

Hyram4.4M subscribers

“I like this cleansing balm from Dr. Althea”0:54–0:59
Source: Nina Park inspired makeup look - Feb 22, 2026

Ali Andreea1.4M subscribers

MENTIONS

“The packaging on this is so cool”2:34–2:38
“It basically comes out like this, so you don't have to like dip your fingers in or anything”2:37–2:40
“It's really clean to use, I suppose”2:43–2:48
Source: I used Korean Skincare For A Year - My Honest Results + Mistakes - Mar 13, 2026

Lavish Krish858K subscribers

Green Relief Amino Gel Cleanser

4.2

“That cleanser is designed for once again combo but oily and also acne prone skin where you don't want to aggravate the skin a lot”5:13–5:21
“It's pH balanced in that perfect range where your skin is still supple and soft even after cleansing”5:28–5:38
Source: My 10/10 skin, hair & body obsessions - May 9, 2026

Beauty Within2.7M subscribers

Pure Grinding Cleansing Balm

3.5

“I hit empty on this one and I got to admit, I didn't love it”1:45–1:49
“Like it was fine”1:47–1:50
“It's definitely a good cleansing balm, but I don't know if I would repurchase it”1:49–1:56
Source: Every product I've emptied in 2026 and what I'd rebuy - May 24, 2026

Hyram4.4M subscribers

Brand note

Dr. Althea is a K-beauty brand that has found its footing with the 345 Relief Cream, a lightweight gel-cream moisturizer that creators consistently reach for when they want barrier support without heaviness. It's formulated with niacinamide, ceramides, and centella, and most feedback points to it working best for oily, combination, and breakout-prone skin — especially in warmer months.

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