Skincare || Clinique Take the Day Off Cleansing Balm

I picked up Clinique's Take the Day Off Balm after hearing many, many good reports. I was on the lookout for a balm cleanser to use alongside my Micellar Cleansing Water mostly out of the need for a change of routine after years of painstakingly removing my makeup with cleansing waters and lotions via cotton pad; a time-consuming process that I actually used to procrastinate for hours, which I know is a bit ridiculous!

I was initially drawn in by Take the Day Off's promises of being able to quickly dissolve even the most stubborn of makeup, which given my experience seemed like a dream come true, and I'm very pleased to confirm that this product really does do exactly what it says on the tin! (Or the tub, in this instance). In its tub it has a firm waxy consistency and melts at the touch of your fingertips. It also feels lovely and silky on the skin and really does remove every trace of makeup with just a few swipes of a flannel.

I've noticed that a cause of contention about this product is the fact that it's completely odourless. This personally doesn't bother me at all since I'm very easily put off by smells. I actually stopped using Soap and Glory's Ultimelt Hot Cloth Cleanser because I could not stand the smell of it, but that's a story for another day.

One thing I'm a little bit on the fence about is the fact that it comes in a tub. On the one hand I like it because there's obviously something very satisfying about cracking open a fresh tub and having that smooth untouched surface, and then there's the fact that having it in a tub allows for its consistency which I love so much. However, perhaps it's not the most hygienic? Particularly if you ever happen to forget to put the lid back on (which I've done once or twice). That being said, provided you use the product with clean hands and remember to replace the lid after use, this shouldn't really be an issue.

So to review, a few pros and cons to Clinique's Take the Day Off balm cleanser:

P R O S

• Quick and easy
• Leaves skin feeling squeaky clean
• A little bit goes a long way!
• Great for sensitive skin
• Odourless

C O N S

• Comes in a tub 
• Odourless

Have you ever used Take the Day Off balm? What did you think?

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