Melting Balm Cleanser — Reddit Reviews
by BYOMA
Updated August 26, 2026
Gentle melting balm removes waterproof makeup with no stinging; bulky packaging.
What the community says
This melting balm cleanser effectively removes waterproof mascara and suits sensitive eyes without causing stinging. Users appreciate its hydrating feel post-wash but complain about its large, dispenser-free packaging. Some experienced off smells and odd textures after repurchase, possibly due to heat.
What this means for you
What people love
- Effectively removes waterproof mascara without stinging
- Hydrating and soothing for sensitive skin
- Affordable and good for sensitive eyes
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Real Reddit threads — 11 mentions across 7 threads
BYOMA Melting Balm Cleanser on Reddit, in one place — 7 threads from r/30PlusSkinCare, r/tretinoin and 1 more, summarized.
“Try Byoma balm then a jelly cleanse.”
Mentioned
“Double cleanse morning and night.”
Mentioned
“Try Byoma balm then a jelly cleanse. Glycolic acid pads at night-time”
Mentioned
“Evening - Byoma cleansing balm”
Positive
“nothing in your routine reads as a red flag for the rosacea-reactive picture, the gentle cleansers and Simple moisturiser are exactly what most derms point people towards.”
Positive
“Byoma cleansing balm”
Positive
“I’ve been using the BYOMA cleansing balm and it works super well, especially since I wear waterproof mascara.”
Positive
“I've tried a lot of different balms - I love the BYOMA one, but there is no dispenser.”
Positive
“But there is absolutely no stinging.”
Positive
“The Byoma balm is really nice and affordable!”
Positive
“I have sensitive eyes too and it doesn’t bother them.”
Positive
“Thank you, I hear good things about their products”
Positive
“Price wise I feel like I didn’t get as many uses as I did from similarly priced balms (Good Molecules Instant Cleansing Balm, Byoma Melting Balm Cleanser, & Inky List Oat Cleansing Balm).”
Mentioned
“Overall it was good but for the price not sure it’s good enough for me to repurchase.”
Mentioned
“I tried the Derm Dissolve Cleansing Balm & the Barrier Repairing Light Gel Moisturizer.”
Mentioned
“I reordered my favorite makeup remover, their melting balm cleanser, and immediately noticed it smelled like burnt oil that was poured over hot rubber.”
Cautionary
“It also had a gummy layer on top and the texture was weird and felt lumpy.”
Cautionary
“Received it, opened it up, same exact thing.”
Cautionary
