Key ingredients
4.5/5
A 3.8-ounce cleansing balm. Oils and emollients to melt eye makeup and cream SPF.
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3.8 Ounce
$44.00
Clinique’s balm is a reliable sensitive-leaning melt for eye makeup and cream SPF. Texture is denser—warm it well before massage.
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The Edyt Score
4.5 / 5.0
Targets
4.4/5
For a sensitive-leaning first cleanse. Skip it if you only wear a light lotion sunscreen.
Formula standards
4.5/5
Dense. Warm it in the hands before you massage or it drags.
The verdict
A reliable makeup melt. Follow with a water cleanser.
Compare against similar products
Side-by-side vs 6 near substitutes (DHC, Banila Co, Anua, Softymo, The Face Shop, and Farmacy) — best for, format, skin fit, Edyt score, and notes. Swipe sideways to compare.
| Pick | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | 3.8oz makeup balm | DHC’s cleansing oil is the long-running | Balm cleanser oil cleanser | Anua’s heartleaf cleansing oil | Softymo Speedy is the cheap, effective | K-beauty oil cleanser | Luxe balm oil cleanser |
| Format | Oil cleanser | Oil cleanser | Oil cleanser | Oil cleanser | Oil cleanser | Oil cleanser | Oil cleanser |
| Skin fit | Sensitive | — | — | — | — | — | Sensitive |
| Edyt score Methodology: The Edyt Score reflects ingredient profiles, concentration, and formulation standards. It is separate from crowd-sourced user reviews. | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.3 | 4.6 |
| Notes | Fragrance-conscious · Balm | Cult classic · Strong melt | Balm cleanser · K-beauty | K-beauty · Light oil | Budget · Fast emulsify | K-beauty · Value | Luxe balm · -popular |
| $ / size | $44.00 | $17.84 | $21.75 | $15.30 | $12.99 | $26.00 | $33.82 |
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FAQ
Who is 3.8 Ounce best for?
Clinique’s balm is a reliable sensitive-leaning melt for eye makeup and cream SPF. Texture is denser—warm it well before massage.
How did Edyt Beauty score this oil cleanser?
Edyt rates 3.8 Ounce 4.5 out of 5 based on formula fit for at-home nail looks — who it is built for and how it performs in paint or press kits — not star averages or paid placement.
How does it compare to similar products?
The compare table above stacks 3.8 Ounce against near substitutes for the same shopping job, including picks from DHC, Banila Co, Anua, Softymo, The Face Shop, and Farmacy. For more from the same brand, see More from Clinique below.
Where can I buy it?
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