The fig sherbet balm that melts off sunscreen without stripping skin
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A 100ml first-cleanse balm from Korean brand I'm from, built on 7.8 percent fig oil water. It starts as a firm sherbet in the jar, turns to oil on contact with skin, and then emulsifies into a milk when you add water so it rinses instead of leaving a slick film. The fig component brings ficin and lipase, enzymes the brand credits for loosening dead surface skin and sebum, and the balm is aimed at sensitive, dry and combination skin. In practice it is step one of a double cleanse: massage it over dry skin to break down sunscreen and makeup, rinse, then follow with your regular face wash. Fit note: it ships as a jar with a spatula, so it is less hygienic than a tube, and at 100ml it is a slow-moving product that will sit open on your shelf for months.
Pros
- Emulsifies properly with water, so it rinses clean instead of leaving the oily film cheaper balms do
- Sherbet texture spreads on dry skin without dragging, which suits taking off heavy sunscreen
- Formulated and marketed for sensitive, dry and combination skin, not just oily makeup wearers
- Vegan formula from a Korean indie brand that has stayed off US drugstore shelves
Cons
- Jar and spatula packaging is less hygienic than a tube and needs clean hands
- The Amazon listing is light on gallery images compared to most K-beauty pages
- It is a first cleanse only, so you still need a second water-based cleanser after it
Frequently asked questions
Do you still need a second cleanser after this?
Yes. This is designed as the oil-based first step of a double cleanse. It breaks down sunscreen, makeup and the day's sebum, then rinses off as a milk. Follow it with a gel or foam water-based cleanser to clear anything left behind. Using it alone will get most of your makeup off but tends to leave skin feeling coated.
Does it remove waterproof sunscreen and long-wear makeup?
That is its main job, and it is where reviewers consistently rate it well. Apply it to completely dry skin and dry hands, massage for 30 to 60 seconds so the balm has time to dissolve the film, then add water gradually until it turns milky before rinsing. Adding water too early is the most common reason a balm seems not to work.
Is it safe to use around the eyes?
Many people use cleansing balms to take off eye makeup, but it can sting or blur vision if it gets directly in the eye, and this one contains fruit enzymes. Keep it to the lash line rather than the inner eye, close your eyes while massaging, and rinse thoroughly. If you wear contacts, take them out first.
How long does one jar last?
At 100ml used once a night, most people get roughly four to six months out of it. That long open life is the reason the jar-and-spatula format matters: use the spatula rather than dipping fingers in, and keep the lid closed, since a product that sits open on a humid bathroom shelf for half a year is worth handling carefully.
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