Trilogy Make-Up Be Gone Cleansing Balm Review

I'm a recent convert to the miracle that is oil cleansing, when I saw this balm released I had mixed feelings but knew I had to give it a try, find the final one of the shelves at Farmers I grabbed it only to find it arrive the following week in the BRBB so now I have 2, which is awesome as I freaking love it already.

Packaging wise the actual balm comes in a lightweight jar, in a semi opaque smoky glass effect plastic. It's short and stubby, round and has a screw off lid. The outer boxing that the jar comes in also has a Trilogy cotton face cloth that is super fine and lightweight but effective for removing the balm, makeup and grime from your face.

Formula wise the balm is set into the jar in a solid waxy state, on first glance it looks a lot like their Trilogy everything balm which confused me, but once I dipped my fingers into the balm I found that it melted almost immediately with my body heat, so that once rubbed between my palms had transformed from a solid wax state to a liquid oil state. There is a very faint scent of mixed florals like lilac and roses but nothing that is overpowering.

Following instructions I apply the balm over my dry unwashed face and massage into all areas concentrating on heavy makeup and waterproof spots. The balm massages nice and easily into the skin so you feel like you are giving yourself a mini spa treatment each time you wash your face. Leaving it to get to work as I submerged the cloth in warm water, then pressing the cloth into my skin slightly rubbing to effectively remove the mess upon my face. The colour of the water in the sink is a huge indication of how much rubbish the balm manages to lift off and out of your skin.

There was no resistance to eye makeup including mascara and liners, of which I tried waterproof versions too. I also did a full face Halloween look over the weekend with multiple layers of makeup and shadows to find that the balm removed it all in one take!!

Highly impressed and with no signs of any breakouts or irritation this is bound to be a product that will be on my bathroom counter for a long time.

I got this in the Beauty Box and was so pleased to receive it. I love Trilogy, and was looking forward to trying it. The tub is very basic and is an amber plastic pot with black lid and the Trilogy label on it.It comes in a box with a small face cloth included. The scent is really light and subtle and a lovely waxy texture. It felt really nice and melted in with the warmth of my skin. I followed the instruction and used the little face cloth that was included in the box warmed with water to remove the cream. My skin felt really lovely and clean and I felt it gave the effect you get when you go and have a professional facial. I absolutely love this product and my skin has never felt softer . My mascara and eye makeup just melted away with no residue to worry about. At $39 it initially appears expensive but it is a reasonable size pot and you do not need a lot to cleanse your face.

As with a lot of us I received this in our BRBB. We had it in at work and I had my eye on it. It comes in a brown plastic pot with a black lid and a cute new label. It also came with a lovely soft cotton wash cloth.

I feel it has quite a typical balm smell which isnt bad and I think it smells kind of clean.

I read the directions and started. I used my finger and found it melted nicely and I applied it to my face . It felt really lovely and the more it warmed the better it felt.

I used it on my mascara and lippy and both came off well. After I rinsed it all off my skin felt lovely and smooth and clean! I toned and popped night cream on and felt amazing. I will continue to use this and I am sure I will purchase it again.

This is amazing!!

I have never used a balm for a cleanser before so I was a little skeptical at first.

Once I had warmed it in my hands a little i applied it to my face and it was amazing. It had melted into a silky oil and removed my make up so well. Even my eye makeup Usually my face feels dry and tight after a cleanse but with this balm it still felt well hydrated.

I am truly converted to this balm and will be a frequent user :)

I did not like this at all. The process of smearing my make up all over my face was not nice, I also didn't like the feel of the product wile rubbing it in. It just felt wrong. Using the cloth to wipe it off was the best part, but unfortunately getting the make up off the cloth was more of a mission than getting the make up off my face (because its mixed with the oil in the product). The whole process took twice as long as it usually takes with other products AND when I then when over my face I still had product on my face and had to use my normal remover as well ( this is probably my fault as I haven't had much practice with such a thick make up remover product- maybe if I give it another go it will be more effective). The one positive is that my face felt good afterwards and someone also made comment saying it looked good, but I really didn't like the process and the 'thick' feel of the product on my face (particularly around my eyes).

I am In love

i will be repurchasing this! It is so nice to know that you are removing your makeup without any soap but rather natural products. I was absolutely blown away when I first used this product it is soo amazing. I love the feeling of the oils on my face It so good and you can just see yourself smearing away the makeup.

Mascara. The mascara can be a little difficult and takes a little bit of time to remove. If I have a lot on i will go back in with a little bit more of the balm to remove it.

The little cloth it comes with is great too it just help wipe away the product and it is amazing how much comes off onto the cloth.

the price is very expensive but some times you just need to treat yourself.

I got this product in the recent BRBB. I was excited to try it as most trilogy products are amazing plus I have never used a makeup removing balm before, and I was not let down. It comes in a nice compact pot and it also comes with your very own trilogy face cloth. I followed the instructions and put the balm on my face, I didn’t use a lot, it’s not needed, and it completely melts on your face when you rub it in, it’s quite incredible actually. Then put your cloth under warm water and start to wipe it off. I don’t wear a lot of make up so it didn’t take a lot for my face to be clean. I did a last splash of water on my face to make sure all the product was off and dried my face. Then use the Trilogy rose hip oil to finish.

I have been using this product for about 2 weeks now and I love it, my skin feels smoother and fresher. I think its good value for money as you really don’t need to use a lot of the balm, I think I will last a while. The only thing id criticise is that the face cloth is white, so after one use it looks really dirty, but this is very minor and I’ll just use another face cloth! I will be purchasing this product when I run out

Most cleaners leave my skin too dry/too oily, which is not good when prone to acne. This I love. My skin feels amazing, its left feeling soft, bright and actually makes me want to wash my face at night as it's almost a treat. I do find it leaves more eye make up than other brands, but It can come down to how much attention you are giving to your eyes (as mentioned per instructions). The cloth included feels great but a simple soft face cloth works a treat.