Trilogy Make-Up Be Gone Cleansing Balm Review

I flipping love this product! Its now my go to cleanser! I have always done an initial cleanse with an oil, preferably coconut - due to all the goodies inside but also because its fab at breaking down makeup, and then I do a second cleanse with another cleanser (but this really does depend on the amount of slap on my face). However, now that I have come across this wee gem, I'm addicted. First off, the wee cloth, cuteness factor 10/10 right there. Next is the amount of product... lasting for aggggges! Then there is the heavenly smell of beeswax and other goodies galore, delishy!! The packaging states that it is activated by water but more accurately, it is activated by the heat and manipulation of your hands, working the product over your skin. It also has the bonus advantage of providing a really lovely base for a facial massage. I really love it, have repurchased and have definitely recommended to friends..

I've never tried a cleansing balm before. When I saw these where in the last beauty box I wanted to get my little hands on it. Luckily for me it popped up in the BR vault and I got my opportunity :)

This product comes in a sweet little round container, black screw top lid. It comes with a wee cloth also which personally I find pointless,it's kind of well a flannel. I don't see its purpose.

Inside a yellow balm a solid yellow balm. Which I was quite surprised by, I almost expected it to be like a cream this however u need to dig your fingers into it and scoop the product out.

This product does cleanse, it does remove tough stubborn makeup and makes your skin feel clean and smooth without drying it.

There is an impressive amount of product and it lasts for some time. For $38.90 I think this product is definitely worth it. If you don't own this product already, look into it :)

I received this in a BRBB and was excited to try it out seeing as so many makeup removers are drying or just smell awful. It comes with a tiny organic cotton face cloth, which to be fair isn't worth the hassle. You're better off to use a normal one that you already have.

I find up to half a teaspoon to be more than enough product depending on how much makeup you need to remove. Starting with the heaviest areas (i.e. eyes and lips) and work your way out around the face is the most effective way to use this. It melts beautifully. Spend a little more time massaging it into those heavier areas for the best result.

You end up looking like a melted clown, but don't worry, it washes off! With some warm water and a cloth it wipes away easily and leaves your skin feeling hydrated.

Having tried this balm it's something I probably would purchase.

Thanks to my lovely fellow BR friends that gave great reviews for this product, i just had to try out. I love the Trilogy range and try and get my hands on all their latest products. I love the natural ingrediants used in the product, and the feeling of it cleansing and ridding all the unwanted make up off my face was great. i love the product as it is great for my dry skin and gave a nice healthy finish, can be expensive but it lasted me a while

I have a wee supply of this at home, and I find it is an effective makeup remover at a reasonable price when you compared it to others. I've also used Dermalogica pre-cleanse and this is about 1/3 of the price. It's a semi-solid at room temperature with a soft smell. I have tried this on my eye makeup as well and it does work but doesn't always remove all the mascara. I find it quite soothing massaging it into my skin. It definitely needs a flannel to remove, it has one in the packaging, but any will do. I must say that the flannel you get in the package is softer than normal ones and is nice to use. The product emulsifies with your makeup, lifting it off the skin.

Bonus that it is a nice New Zealand brand that uses quality ingredients. Would purchase again.

Where do I begin with this stuff?

This stuff is truly amazing. I got it in a BRBB. I don't tend to purchase high end skin care, so it was a right treat when it arrived in the box. You need the smallest amount of this stuff, two small fingernails worth of product. It spreads easily over the face and you can see it breaking up the make-up straight away. The wash-cloth is a lovely touch - I definitely don't mind paying extra for something sustainanbly sourced (Plus Triology is a NZ brand, WIN!). All my makeup comes off with a swipe of the cloth, I don't have to 'work' it at all. Really its as easy as any other make-up remover I've used - plus I'm sure its saving the enviroment not having tonnes of make-up pads in the landfill!

I wear some form of eyeliner everyday - usually gel or liquid, smudgeproof, and also along my waterline and tightline. I find that a lot of cleansers or make up removers either sting my eyes or don't remove my makeup effectively.

This balm smells nice and herbally, and is a pale yellow solid. But the instant your finger dips into it, just enough melts to become a paste and you just apply it straight to your face, massage and it removes all the makeup! It does leave a film, so I typically like to follow up with a cleanser to make sure I've got all my makeup off.

It works a dream for makeup in the tightline and waterline, as well as for mascara and I don't have to tug or damage the sensitive skin around the eyes. Love it, and would definitely repurchase!

I got this in a Best Beauty Box ever, and will definitely be buying this product again. I was quite skeptical as to whether or not a balm like this could adequately remove a full face of make-up, but my skepticism was unfounded - it does indeed remove make up, leaving the skin fresh and clean. But the biggest bonus is that if you are someone who suffers from dry or reactive skin, this product doesn't irritate in any way - that's so important for me. I think if I was somewhere really humid (as I've been in the past, and prone to break outs in that environment) I might be more reluctant to use this (but maybe it would be fine actually). But being in a cold place, where dryness is more an issue, this balm is perfect. Super easy to use too - just smear it all over the face then wipe it off, and apply serum (or whatever). Nice and portable for trips away and no risk of leaking, which is a big bonus!

With makeup removers ranging from one extreme to the other (micellar water/balms/oils) this one is perfect. Solid in the pot but warms quickly and easily when you rub your finger tips together to make a light slightly oily cleanser. Rubbed over your face it loosens the days makeup easily and effectively. It did struggle to remove a benefit mascara that is well known for being hard to clean - I found if I gently wiped some across my lashes and waited a few moments before actually trying to loosen the mascara it worked better. The scent is subtle and natural smelling, no heavy chemical perfume smells. When washed off it easily mixes in with water to wash off. My skin is very soft and clean afterwards - compared to using a micellar water which can feel either greasy or stripping depending on the brand I much prefer this balm. Sometimes I follow with regular cleanser - the balm to remove makeup and then a cleanser to clean my skin. I've also got a small sample pot of this which comes in handy for travel, you only need to use a small amount so you don't need to take the whole big jar away and it doesn't leak! Always a plus when travelling.

This product is so cool. I have recommended this to a couple of my girlfriends. It is awesome at removing make up without drying out your face. It does exactly what is says it will do. I love the flannel cloth that comes with it and it will even remove waterproof mascara. You will look like a hot mess but man this is an awesome product. Very simple but very effective.