Holy Hydration! Cleansing Balm — Reddit Reviews
by e.l.f.
3.3Based on Reddit sentiment, weighted by how recent and how upvoted each mention is (and which subreddit it's from) across r/SkincareAddiction and more. Not customer star reviews.42 mentions across 3 Reddit threads
Updated August 8, 2026
Gentle enough to not irritate eyes or trigger sensitivity in most cases
What the community says
Budget-friendly cleansing balm loved for gentle, low-irritation makeup removal that some users find less effective at rinsing and aggravating for acne-prone or sensitive, rosacea-affected skin.
What this means for you
What people love
- Gentle enough to not irritate eyes or trigger sensitivity in most cases
- Removes makeup and sunscreen effectively with a light scent and affordable price
- Widely used as a first cleanse in double cleansing routines for makeup and sunscreen removal
Watch out for
- Can leave residue if not rinsed thoroughly, causing occasional breakouts or clogged pores
- Some users report increased closed comedones or irritation, especially with acne, dry, rosacea, or sensitive skin
- Texture and scent may degrade quickly, leading to product chunking or spoilage before finishing
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Real Reddit threads
e.l.f. Holy Hydration! Cleansing Balm on Reddit, in one place — 3 threads from r/tretinoin and r/scacjdiscussion, summarized.
r/tretinoin4 Month Check-In!
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“PM”
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“cleanse with e.l.f. cleansing balm”
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“My routine:”
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“- elf Holy Hydration! Cleansing Balm”
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“Faves:”
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“e.l.f. cleansing balm”
Mentioned
“could also be the cleansing balm not rinsing fully if you're not double cleansing with a regular cleanser after”
Mentioned
“will have a look at the cleansing balm though, maybe I’m a bit inpatient with rinsing it off thoroughly tbh”
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