13 May 2023 , 07:00
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Superdrug has released a new cleansing balm that has been receiving rave reviews online, and being a big fan of affordable skincare I was delighted to be asked to give it a whirl.
Currently on sale for half price at just £4.99, the B. Melting Cleansing Balm has been described as an 'amazing dupe' for the Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm, which retails at a slightly more eye-watering price of £48.
The B. Melting Cleansing Balm is half-price at £4.99 (The Mirror)At first glance, I was impressed by the sheer size of the shallow round container. Paying less than a fiver for 120 grams of any beauty product these days feel like a good deal.
With elegant, minimal branding, the pot proudly announces its contents as B. Cleanse Melting Beauty Balm, part of the B. Skincare range that offers different products for a customisable skincare routine.
The buttery smooth balm looked similar to coconut oil, and at first sniff, it smelt a bit like it too. I cautiously dipped my finger in, suddenly concerned that it felt greasy to the touch.
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As I raised my hand to my face, that smell became somewhat overpowering, a scent that I couldn't quite put my finger on, but it did remind me a little bit of lard.
Following the directions for use, I slathered a globule of the balm onto my dry, make-up-laden skin, then wet my hands slightly to massage it in.
It immediately felt like I was rubbing my face with Vaseline and I watched in horror as mascara ran into foundation, and lipstick streaked up my cheeks.
I started to think that this was a mistake and that rubbing balm on your face is probably just another gimmick.
The £4.99 3-pack of microfibre cloths (The Mirror)My mind soon changed, however, as I wiped off the greasy remnants using the Studio London Microfibre Cloths, which I had been sent alongside the balm.
Soft and velvety against the skin, this is where the magic happened. My make-up came off easily, and my skin instantly felt super soft. A quick once over with a dry towel and I felt positively glowing.
At the age of 48, I suffer from skin that often feels dry but instantly feels greasy if I over-moisturise. A double whammy of a skincare dilemma.
But this balm, despite feeling greasy upon application, actually left my skin feeling lovely and soft without weighing it down.
In just a few moments, I'd removed all of my makeup and felt squeaky clean, and for £4.99 that's an absolute winner!
It would appear that with 95 five-star reviews on the Superdrug website, I'm not the only one that feels that way.
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When one reviewer said it "glides on the skin and the makeup melts away. Leaves skin feeling clean, fresh and hydrated without leaving it feeling greasy or irritated", I couldn't help but agree.
All in all, I thought the B. Cleanse Melting Beauty Balm was really effective and I'll definitely be adding it to my regular skincare routine. Just hoping that I can get used to that smell.