Dual Barrier Purifying Cleansing Balm
SUMMARY OF REVIEWS
The Celimax Dual Barrier Purifying Cleansing Balm has a velvety, buttery texture that melts makeup without heavy scrubbing, according to board-certified dermatologist Dr. Sam Ellis. Chemistry PhD Lab Muffin Beauty Science calls it the easiest-to-spread balm she's tried, effective on eyeshadow and gel eyeliner, though she notes it leaves a slight moisturizing oil layer that hasn't caused clogged pores. Both experts highlight its fragrance-free formula and clean rinse, with Dr.
FULL REVIEWS
POSITIVE
- “This one is exceptional”
- “The packaging is super cool. It has this kind of like grinder cap, so it keeps it really clean”2:50–2:56
- “The product itself is velvety. It's almost buttery. It melts down perfectly in your skin”3:08–3:13
- “As I massage it over my makeup and over my skin, I can really feel it breaking down whatever is underneath it”3:13–3:20
- “I don't feel like I have to scrub super hard to make that happen”3:20–3:24
- “It does rinse truly clean. So, there's no residue”3:24–3:28
- “There has been times where I've actually forgotten to like go in with a second cleanse because I feel so clean and my makeup is completely gone after I use this product”3:26–3:31
- “If you've been looking for a great effective cleansing balm, absolutely give this a try”3:34–3:40
- Source: My new Korean beauty must-haves - Mar 20, 2026
- “This is probably the easiest to spread, easiest to handle cleansing balm I've ever tried. It's really soft. It's almost as easy as an oil to spread”6:03–6:15
- “For makeup removal, I found that this works really well for everything. It works really well on eyeshadow as well as both of my gel eyeliners”6:25–6:29
- “It does leave a very slight layer of like moisturizing oil on my face, but it's not really a problem for me. I have no clogged pores from it and I usually leave it”6:35–6:45
- “I guess the big downside, for me at least, which may be an upside for you, is that this basically has no fragrance. I can't smell anything in it”6:50–6:55
- “But if you're looking for a fragrance-free one, this is pretty much perfect in my books for everything else”7:05–7:09
- Source: Reviewing popular Korean skincare products - Jan 23, 2026
MIXED / NEGATIVE
No negative reviews yet — creators have only had good things to say.
WHAT CREATORS SAY
- Consensus
- 4.4 / 5 from 2 creator reviewsGrailPeople ratings based on creator reviews.
- Features
- Fragrance-free (1) · Hydrating (2)
Product details
Details
- Type
- cleansing balm
- Finish
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- Shade
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- Key ingredients
- Ceramide NP, Ceramide NS, Ceramide AS, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Panthenol, Tocopherol, Hyaluronic Acid, Allantoin, Peptide Complex
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