Clinique Take The Day Off Charcoal Cleansing Balm dissolves long-wearing makeup, SPF sunscreens and pollutants. The manufacturer also describes it as safe for sensitive skin and sensitive eyes.

Key Benefits

This solid cleansing balm transforms into a silky oil upon contact with skin. It leaves no greasy residue after rinsing, and its non-drying formula does not disturb the skin's natural comfort.

• Dissolves long-wearing makeup, SPF products and pollutants.
• Japanese charcoal helps deeply cleanse and detoxify pores.
• Safflower oil breaks down sebum and helps remove stubborn makeup.
• Non-comedogenic formula does not clog pores.
• Dermatologically, ophthalmologically and allergy-tested.
• Fragrance-free balm.

Your skin receives effective cleansing without dryness or greasy residue after rinsing.

Ingredients

Japanese charcoal is derived from Ubame oak wood. Safflower seed oil is a source of linoleic acid and helps nourish skin, lashes and brows.

The product contains no parabens, phthalates, gluten, synthetic dyes, drying alcohol, sodium lauryl sulfate or sodium laureth sulfate.

• INCI: Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate, Synthetic Wax, PEG-5 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Charcoal Powder, Tocopherol, Caprylyl Glycol, Water/Aqua/Eau, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Phenoxyethanol.

The combination of Japanese charcoal and safflower oil supports pore cleansing, sebum removal and care for skin, lashes and brows.

Application and Dosage

Massage the balm onto dry skin using dry fingertips. During application, its solid texture transforms into a silky oil. Then rinse thoroughly with warm water and gently pat skin dry.

This simple method allows the balm to dissolve impurities and rinse away completely without leaving a greasy film.

Packaging and Volume

The packaging contains 125 ml, or 4.2 oz. The product is part of the Take The Day Off cleansing collection.

About the Brand

Clinique was founded in 1968 as a dermatologist-created prestige cosmetics brand by The Estée Lauder Companies. It was developed with the involvement of Vogue editor Carol Phillips, dermatologist Dr. Norman Orentreich and Leonard Lauder.

The brand launched in September 1968 at Saks Fifth Avenue in New York, where it introduced 117 skincare and makeup products. All current Clinique products are free of parabens, phthalates and fragrance, and undergo a series of safety tests.

Clinique has built its cosmetics on a dermatological approach and safety testing since its founding.