Pro-Collagen Original Cleansing Balm — Reddit Reviews
by Elemis
Updated September 3, 2026
Rich cleansing balm soothes eczema but often irritates sensitive, acne-prone skin.
What the community says
A moisturizing balm cleanser that many use for eczema without worsening it. It works well as a second PM cleanser but often causes irritation or breakouts, especially for sensitive or acne-prone skin. The rich texture is not for everyone.
What this means for you
Backed by 11 threads from r/koreanskincare, r/30PlusSkinCare and 4 more.
Read the threads ↓What people love
- Doesn't worsen eczema — rare balm option for sensitive flare-ups
- Moisturizing and effective second cleanse in PM routines
- Trusted balm for removing makeup gently without stripping skin
Watch out for
- Commonly causes breakouts and worsens acne after weeks of use
- Stings and irritates sensitive or compromised skin barriers
- Pricy compared to other balm cleansers with less consistent results
Product details
Skin type data limited
Where to buy
Real Reddit threads — 18 mentions across 11 threads
Elemis Pro-Collagen Original Cleansing Balm on Reddit, in one place — 11 threads from r/koreanskincare, r/30PlusSkinCare and 4 more, summarized.
“While I prefer the Elemis Cleansing Balm or the Farmacy Cleansing Balm, both of which are quite pricey”
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“I prefer the Elemis Cleansing Balm”
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“...both of which are quite pricey”
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“a cleansing balm (take the day off, Elemis, etc)”
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“Makeup removal: Micellar water w soft towels/sponges and a cleansing balm”
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“if you wear makeup, I highly recommend micellar water”
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“I have tried Elemis, and it stings my skin...”
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“Elemis!”
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“I love the Elemis cleansing balm”
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“I've been told they test on animals though”
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“I also use the Elemis cleansing balm sometimes at night as part of double cleansing.”
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“My current routine: Cetaphil gentle skin cleanser”
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“Elemis”
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“Balms I’ve used”
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“I used to use cleansing balms”
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