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Radiance Cleansing Balm vs Take The Day Off™ Cleansing Balm: which is better?
One balm is praised for a gentler first cleanse, while the other earns trust for mild, efficient removal of waterproof makeup and sunscreen.
The quick answer
Depends what you need
- Rated about the same — 92 vs 94 nextscore
Beauty of Joseon suits those wanting a gentler, cleaner-feeling first cleanse; Clinique suits those prioritizing fast emulsifying and stronger waterproof-makeup removal.
Choose Radiance Cleansing Balm if
- you want a gentle first cleanse
- you prefer an unscented balm with no greasy film
Choose Take The Day Off™ Cleansing Balm if
- you want fast emulsifying
- you need help removing waterproof makeup and sunscreen
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At a glance
| Radiance Cleansing Balm | Take The Day Off™ Cleansing Balm |
|---|---|
| $0.15/ml | $0.21/ml |
| 92 · 36 verdicts | 94 · 45 verdicts |
What Reddit says
Radiance Cleansing Balm
What Reddit likes
- Melts off stubborn makeup fast
- Gentle, unscented, no tightness
- Rinses clean, no greasy film
Watch out for
- After-feel annoys some users
- Can trigger sensitivity or allergy
- Not everyone loves the crumbly texture
Take The Day Off™ Cleansing Balm
What Reddit likes
- Melts off waterproof makeup and sunscreen
- Fragrance-free and very mild
- Smooth balm that emulsifies cleanly
Watch out for
- Can feel like too much for acne-prone skin
- Some sensitive skin still gets irritation
- Usually works best with a second cleanse
Compare full ingredient lists · 2 in common
In both · 2
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Water
Only in Radiance Cleansing Balm · 18
- Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
- PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate
- Synthetic Wax
- PEG-10 Isostearate
- Sorbitan Sesquioleate
- Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil
- Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Oil
- Oryza Sativa (Rice) Seed Water
- Glycerin
- Propanediol
- 1,2-Hexanediol
- Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract
- Butylene Glycol
- Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Extract
- Oryza Sativa (Rice) Extract
- Avena Sativa (Oat) Meal Extract
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Caprylyl Glycol
Only in Take The Day Off™ Cleansing Balm · 7
- Ethylhexyl Palmitate
- Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil
- Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate
- Polyethylene
- PEG-5 Glyceryl Triisostearate
- Tocopherol
- Phenoxyethanol