Then I Met You Living Cleansing Balm — Sorbet Cleansing Balm, Oil-to-Milk Makeup Remover that Melts Makeup & SPF

Then I Met You Living Cleansing Balm is a sorbet-textured, award-winning cleansing balm that melts away makeup, sunscreen, and excess oil into a rinsable, non-greasy finish.

Designed by founder Charlotte Cho, this Korean-inspired oil-to-milk cleanser uses a nutrient-rich blend of seaberry (sea buckthorn) oil, olive and grapeseed oils, persimmon extract, and vitamin E to dissolve oil-based impurities while supporting skin barrier health. The balm begins as a silk-like solid, transforms into an oil as you massage, and emulsifies with water so it washes clean — leaving skin prepped and comfortable for serums or second-step cleansers.

How does this balm remove long-wear makeup and sunscreen?

The balm relies on oil-based ingredients to break down waterproof formulas and mineral sunscreens without harsh rubbing. As you massage, the sorbet texture melts into an oil that lifts pigments and SPF; when water is added it emulsifies into a lightweight milky rinse that carries away residue.

• Melts into an oil to dissolve waterproof makeup and SPF
• Emulsifies with water for a non-greasy, rinseable finish
• Designed to avoid leaving oily film or pore-clogging residue

Will this balm suit sensitive or acne-prone skin?

The formula is vegan, cruelty-free, and crafted without common irritants like synthetic dyes, alcohol, parabens, and mineral oil, making it friendly for many reactive skin types. Its fatty-acid-rich oils and antioxidant ingredients help moisturize and calm while cleansing, but patch-testing is recommended for very reactive skin.

• Seaberry and olive oils nourish and support barrier function
• Free from silicones, synthetic fragrance, and harsh alcohols
• Non-comedogenic design intended to minimize pore-clogging

What sensory experience and scent should I expect?

The balm has a sorbet-soft, almost icy texture that melts smoothly under fingertips and spreads easily across skin. Its light botanical aroma blends subtle rosemary and grapefruit notes for an uplifting yet unobtrusive scent during cleansing.

• Sorbet-like solid turns to silky oil on contact with skin
• Subtle rosemary and grapefruit top notes, not overpowering
• Smooth glide reduces need for friction while cleansing

How does the balm fit into a full skincare routine?

Use as the first cleanse to remove oil-based impurities, followed by a gentle water-based cleanser if you double-cleanse. After rinsing, proceed with toner, serums, and moisturizer; the balm primes skin without stripping natural moisture, so active treatments absorb evenly.

• First-step cleanser for makeup days or heavy-SPF use
• Emulsifies and rinses clean to prepare for serums or acids
• Supports barrier health to enhance results from subsequent products

Who is this for: Then I Met You Living Cleansing Balm is aimed at anyone who wants an effective, sensorial first cleanser—people who wear sunscreen or long-wear makeup, those with dry or combination skin seeking gentle nourishment, and lovers of clean, cruelty-free formulations. If you prefer a quick, luxurious step that dissolves stubborn oil-based products yet rinses away without buildup, this balm is a practical addition to both simple and multi-step skincare routines.

Ingredients

Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, PEG-20 Glyceryl Trii-sostearate, PEG-8 Isostearate, Cera Microcristallina (Microcrystalline Wax/Cire Microcristalline), Hippophae Rhamnoides (Sea Buckthorn) Oil, Ceresin, Synthetic Wax, Orbiignya Oleifera Seed (Babasu) Oil, Diospyros Kaki (Persimmon) Fruit Extract, Aniba Rosaeodora (Rosewood) Wood Oil, Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Peel Oil, Rosemarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer