The cleansing balm that melts off sunscreen before your real cleanser
Is this the right fit?
- Best for
- anyone wearing daily SPF who finds a single foaming cleanser leaves skin feeling tight but still not clean
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- It can blur your vision for a minute if it gets near your eyes, which several reviewers mention
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Beauty of Joseon's Radiance Cleansing Balm is the oil-based first step in a double cleanse. It is a solid balm that melts on contact with skin, dissolves sunscreen, waterproof makeup, and the day's sebum, then emulsifies into a milky rinse under warm water so it does not leave a greasy film. The formula is built on rice bran and fermented grain extracts with no added fragrance or essential oils, which is why it turns up so often in routines for sensitive or reactive skin. It ships with a small spatula so you are not dipping fingers into the jar. Best fit: anyone wearing daily SPF who finds a single foaming cleanser leaves skin feeling tight but still not clean.
Pros
- Melts sunscreen and waterproof makeup in under a minute without tugging
- Emulsifies fully under water, so no oily residue before your second cleanser
- No added fragrance or essential oils, which suits reactive skin
- Comes with a spatula instead of requiring you to scoop with fingers
Cons
- It can blur your vision for a minute if it gets near your eyes, which several reviewers mention
Frequently asked questions
Do I still need a regular face wash after this?
Yes. This is a first cleanse designed to break down oil-based grime like sunscreen and makeup. Follow it with your usual water-based cleanser for a full double cleanse.
Does it have a scent?
No added fragrance or essential oils. Most people describe it as either unscented or faintly grain-like from the rice extracts.
Will it remove waterproof mascara and long-wear foundation?
It handles waterproof mascara and most long-wear base makeup. For very heavy stage or transfer-proof formulas you may need a second pass.
Is it likely to clog pores?
It is formulated to rinse fully rather than sit on skin, and reviewers with acne-prone skin generally report no issue. If you are sensitive to balms, patch test along the jaw first.
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