Dual Barrier Purifying Cleansing Balm — Reddit Reviews
by celimax
Updated November 10, 2026
Gentle makeup-removing balm with holy-grail status for sensitive rosacea skin.
What the community says
A smooth cleansing balm that melts sunscreen and waterproof mascara without eye sting or a stripped finish. It fits sensitive, dry, and rosacea-prone routines, especially as the first double-cleanse step, though the $25–28 price and occasional bump reports make YMMV.
What this means for you
Backed by 11 threads from r/koreanskincare, r/SkincareAddiction and 3 more.
Read the threads ↓What people love
- Holy-grail balm for sensitive rosacea skin
- Dissolves sunscreen, makeup, and waterproof mascara
- No eye sting; smooth, non-abrasive texture
Watch out for
- $25–28 feels steep for a cleansing step
- Stubborn bump reports make acne-prone users cautious
Product details
Based on limited Reddit discussion so far
Where to buy
Full ingredient list · 22
celimax Dual Barrier Purifying Cleansing Balm ingredients
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, PEG-10 Isostearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polyethylene, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ceramide NP, 2,3-Butanediol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Glyceryl Stearate, Ceramide NS, Ceramide AS, Ceramide AP, Cholesterol, Ceramide EOP, Tocopherol, Panthenol, Water, Pantolactone
Listed in label order, highest concentration first. Linked ingredients have their own page.
Real Reddit threads — 14 mentions across 11 threads
celimax Dual Barrier Purifying Cleansing Balm on Reddit, in one place — 11 threads from r/koreanskincare, r/SkincareAddiction and 3 more, summarized.
“for a gentle really really non stripping cleansers i like the celimax dual barrier cleanser”
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“it leaves my skin really soft and not desert dry”
Positive
“a bit tough to foam up but you need a tiny amount”
Positive
“Celimax dual barrier cleansing balm!! I have sensitive skin and have used it on my eyes with no burning.”
Positive
“It’s a little over budget ($25-28) but worth it.”
Positive
“Celimax dual barrier cleansing balm!!”
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“Celimax dual barrier purifying cleansing balm”
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“massaged in for 20 seconds, rinsed”
Positive
“The cleansing balm is truly gentle.”
Positive
“Another vote for cleansing balms!”
Positive
“I use the celimax dual barrier cleansing balm and then the Anua 8 HA foaming cleanser”
Positive
“Do you follow with a water cleanser or only that?”
Positive
“I use the celimax dual barrier cleansing balm first to remove makeup”
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“dual barrier cleansing balm first to remove makeup”
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“celimax dual barrier cleansing balm”
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“Has the Celimax Dual Barrier Purifying Cleansing Balm been discontinued?”
Positive
“gentlest yet most effective cleansing balm I've ever tried, and I have extremely sensitive skin with rosacea type 1”
Positive
“It was my holy grail of cleansing balms, literally the only one that would dissolve make-up without irritating my skin...”
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