Pore Refresh Grinding Cleansing Balm — Reddit Reviews
by Dr. Althea
Updated August 22, 2026
Cleansing balm melts makeup well but leaves a greasy, hard-to-rinse residue.
What the community says
This balm works as a first-cleanse makeup remover favored by dry skin users. It melts products effectively but often requires double cleansing to fully remove its greasy finish. The price is steep for only 50 ml, which deters some users.
What this means for you
What people love
- Melts makeup effortlessly for smooth cleansing
- Favored by dry skin for hydration during cleansing
- Gentle enough for barrier repair days
Product details
BrandDr. Althea
Skin Type
Skin type data limited
Real Reddit threads — 6 mentions across 3 threads
Dr. Althea Pore Refresh Grinding Cleansing Balm on Reddit, in one place — 3 threads from r/tretinoin, r/koreanskincare and 1 more, summarized.
“Dr Althea Pure Grinding Cleansing Balm and Banila CO Clean It Zero are cleansing balms I like.”
Mentioned
“I first cleanse my face with the Dr Althea pure grinding cleansing balm ( green variant )”
Positive
“For my barrier repair nights/ non-exfoliation nights, I do double cleanse using the same cleansers”
Positive
“then for my second cleanse I use the B lab matcha hydrating cleanser”
Positive
“i currently use dr althea pore refresh grinding cleansing balm”
Positive
“after that i use caudalie’s vinopure toner”
Positive
“and then i apply dr althea 147 cream”
Positive
