goop Cleansing Balm Makeup Remover — 3.4 fl oz Whipped Oil-to-Milk Cleanser, Hydrating for Sensitive Skin

goop Beauty Cleansing Balm is a whipped, oil-to-milk makeup remover that melts away long-wear makeup, sunscreen, and pollution while leaving skin hydrated.

This versatile balm cleanser combines saffron butter, nourishing oils and biofermented microspheres to dissolve cosmetics and impurities without stripping delicate skin. Designed for daily use and safe around the eyes and lips, the balm transforms from a solid balm to an oil and finally to a milky emulsion that rinses clean. It includes an organic cotton cloth for the traditional balm-to-milk removal ritual and is formulated with ingredients that support the skin’s natural barrier.

How does this balm remove stubborn waterproof makeup?

Because it’s oil-based, the balm breaks down water-resistant pigments and formulas more effectively than water or foam cleansers alone. The texture allows you to massage and lift tough mascara and long-wear foundation without harsh rubbing.

• Whipped butter texture melts into an oil for fast makeup dissolution.
• Biofermented cleansing microspheres lift dirt and impurities away.
• Safe to use around eyes and lips to remove waterproof formulas.

Will this cleanser dry out sensitive or dry skin?

The formulation includes hydrating oils and vitamin E to help preserve moisture, so it cleans without leaving skin tight or stripped. Clinical consumer testing reported that most users did not experience dryness after use.

• Sweet almond oil and Midsummer Night’s Dream Oil for soothing hydration.
• Saffron butter adds a radiant-feel finish without heaviness.
• Vitamin E supports skin moisture and comfort after rinsing.

What is the correct way to use the cleansing balm for best results?

Apply the balm onto dry skin and massage using circular motions until the solid texture becomes silky oil. Add warm water to the included organic cotton cloth to convert the oil to a milky emulsion, then gently wipe and rinse to complete cleansing.

• Massage into dry face for at least 30–60 seconds to dissolve makeup.
• Soak the organic cotton cloth in warm water to lift away residue.
• Rinse face with lukewarm water to finish; follow with a second cleanse if desired.

How does this product fit into my skincare routine?

Use the cleansing balm as a first-step cleanser to remove makeup, SPF and environmental grime before a water-based cleanser or toner. Its nourishing rinse-away finish prepares skin for serums and moisturizers without over-drying.

• Ideal as step one in double-cleansing routines.
• Removes sunscreen and pollution particles for a cleaner complexion.
• Prepares skin for absorption of subsequent treatments and moisturizers.

Who this is for: The goop Beauty Cleansing Balm is suited to anyone seeking a luxurious, effective makeup remover that handles waterproof and long-wear products while supporting sensitive, dry, or compromised skin barriers. It works well for those who prefer an oil-based first cleanse, enjoy a ritualistic balm-to-milk removal step, or want a hydrating option that won’t leave skin feeling tight. Note: if you have specific allergies, check ingredient details and perform a patch test before full-face use.

Ingredients

CETYL ETHYLHEXANOATE, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, POLYGLYCERYL-2 SESQUICAPRYLATE, EUPHORBIA CERIFERA (CANDELILLA) WAX, COPERNICIA CERIFERA (CARNAUBA) WAX, COCO-CAPRYLATE/CAPRATE, PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS (SWEET ALMOND) OIL, TRIBEHENIN, TRIHEPTANOIN, POLYGLYCERYL-3 LACTATE/LAURATE, C18-36 ACID TRIGLYCERIDE, SYNTHETIC BEESWAX, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA) BUTTER, CROCUS SATIVUS (SAFFRON) FLOWER EXTRACT, JASMINUM OFFICINALE (JASMINE) FLOWER EXTRACT, ROSA DAMASCENA (DAMASK ROSE) FLOWER OIL, CITRUS AURANTIUM AMARA (NEROLI) FLOWER EXTRACT, LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) FLOWER EXTRACT, PAEONIA OFFICINALIS (PEONY) FLOWER EXTRACT, PRUNUS SERRULATA (CHERRY BLOSSOM) FLOWER EXTRACT, SAMBUCUS NIGRA (ELDERBERRY) FLOWER EXTRACT, TOCOPHEROL, C9-12 ALKANE, SACCHAROMYCES FERMENT, DILINOLEIC ACID/BUTANEDIOL COPOLYMER, HEXYL CINNAMAL, POLYGLYCERIN-3, TRIETHYL CITRATE, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, GLYCERYL LAURATE, GLYCERYL UNDECYLENATE, LAUROYL LYSINE, CITRUS LIMON (LEMON) FRUIT EXTRACT, CORIANDRUM SATIVUM (CORIANDER) FRUIT OIL, CASTOR OIL/IPDI COPOLYMER, 3-HEXENOL, CANARIUM LUZONICUM (ELEMI) GUM NONVOLATILES, GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) OIL, PIPER NIGRUM (BLACK PEPPER) FRUIT OIL, LIMONENE, FERULA GALBANIFLUA (GALBANUM) RESIN OIL, LINALOOL, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) SEED OIL, BOSWELLIA CARTERI (FRANKINCENSE) OIL, COMMIPHORA MYRRHA (MYRRH) OIL, VETIVERIA ZIZANIOIDES (VETIVER) ROOT OIL, ZINGIBER OFFICINALE (GINGER) ROOT OIL, CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (ORANGE) PEEL OIL.