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Deep Moisture Cleansing Balm

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$29.82 $42 In stock

Category: Balm Cleanser

The Activist Skincare Deep Moisture Cleansing Balm is a balm-to-oil cleanser that takes its job seriously: dissolving makeup, sunscreen, and daily buildup on dry skin before you ever introduce water. Shea butter and grape seed oil anchor the formula, delivering moisture as they cleanse, while quillaja and soapwort extracts (Quillaja Saponaria and Saponaria Officinalis) provide the gentle lather that rinses clean without stripping. A soft, grounding vanilla note from Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Oil makes the ritual feel intentional rather than routine.

  • Balm-to-oil format applied to dry skin first, so no double cleanse is needed and the moisture barrier stays intact.
  • Free of synthetic fragrance, essential oils, and over 1,000 flagged toxins, making it a considered choice for dry and sensitive skin types.
  • Available in a reusable glass jar or a 50 mL refill pouch, so the packaging footprint shrinks with every subsequent purchase.

Rosemary leaf extract and glycerin round out a formula where every ingredient earns its place. If your current cleanser leaves skin tight or reactive, this one is worth a closer look.

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Customer Reviews (5.0 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Zoe ★★★★★

My makeup and sunscreen practically melt off the moment this touches my skin, and it rinses away clean without that greasy film. The balm-to-oil texture is a real treat on my dry patches, leaving them feeling soft instead of tight after a double cleanse.

Ellie N. ★★★★★

I've been using this balm as my first cleanse step, and it effortlessly wipes off even stubborn waterproof mascara without leaving any greasy residue. The dry skin application method is a game-changer for my morning routine.

George ★★★★★

It melts down into a silky oil the second it touches my skin, and it takes off even stubborn waterproof sunscreen without any tugging. My face feels soft and clean afterward, not stripped—exactly what I need before water even enters the equation.