Combination SkinCleansing Balm
Pure Grinding Cleansing Balm — Reddit Reviews
by Dr. Althea
Updated November 10, 2026
Emulsifying cleansing balm melts makeup and waterproof mascara; pricey, packaging-heavy 50ml.
What the community says
A grind-dispensed first cleanser that emulsifies cleanly and handles waterproof mascara without an oily rinse-off film. It suits dry, makeup-wearing skin and people wanting controlled dispensing, though the 50ml format costs roughly $25–$30 and feels like paying for packaging.
What this means for you
What people love
Product details
Based on limited Reddit discussion so far
Where to buy
Full ingredient list · 30
Dr. Althea Pure Grinding Cleansing Balm ingredients
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Synthetic Wax, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, PEG-10 Isostearate, Polyglyceryl-2 Oleate, Glyceryl Oleate Citrate, Tocopherol, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Oil, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Caprylyl Glycol, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Solanum Melongena (Eggplant) Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Water, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Water, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Sodium Guaiazulene Sulfonate
Listed in label order, highest concentration first. Linked ingredients have their own page.
Real Reddit threads — 17 mentions across 6 threads
Dr. Althea Pure Grinding Cleansing Balm on Reddit, in one place — 6 threads from r/AsianBeauty, r/koreanskincare and 1 more, summarized.
“I use the Dr. Althea cleansing balm and it works really well!!”
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“I have really sensitive eyes so both mascara remover and zero still makes my eyes really dry.”
Positive
“dr. althea grinding balm (the green one): also used to remove makeup i kind of switch off between these two they work equally well for me and i love that they remove my waterproof mascara.”
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“i kind of switch off between these two they work equally well for me”
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“i also want to try the blue one but that’s more for oily combination skin i’ve heard.”
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“Dr Althea Pure Grinding Cleansing Balm and Banila CO Clean It Zero are cleansing balms I like.”
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“I first cleanse my face with the Dr Althea pure grinding cleansing balm ( green variant )”
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“For my barrier repair nights/ non-exfoliation nights, I do double cleanse using the same cleansers”
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“I first cleanse my face with the Dr Althea pure grinding cleansing balm”
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“PM: Dr. Althea Pure Grinding Cleansing Balm → Dokdo Cleanser → Dokdo Toner → Dr. Althea Green Tea Sunscreen”
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“Dokdo Cleanser works well after cleansing balm at night, but in the morning I wake up extremely oily and it barely lathers on the first wash.”
Positive
“I mainly need help finding a cleanser for very oily skin.”
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“PM: Dr. Althea Pure Grinding Cleansing Balm → Dokdo Cleanser → Dokdo Toner → Dr. Althea Green Tea Sunscreen”
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“Dokdo Cleanser works well after cleansing balm at night”
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“Main Concerns: Oiliness + acne”
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