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Clinique Take The Day Off Charcoal Cleansing Balm

Brand: Clinique

Type: Cleansing Balm

Regular price $59.99

Authentic French pharmacy formula

Sourced in Paris, shipped from California or Paris, in its original packaging.

Free US shipping over $100*

Tracked delivery on every order.

Large or heavy orders may carry a small additional charge, shown at checkout.

Delivered in 3 to 10 business days

Ships from California or Paris, tracked all the way to your door.

Returns within 30 days

Unopened products, returned by mail.

Clinique Take The Day Off Charcoal Cleansing Balm is a silky makeup remover that quickly dissolves long-wearing face makeup, tenacious eye makeup, sunscreen and pollutants. Formulated with Japanese charcoal, it deeply cleanses skin of impurities and the excess oil that can clog pores, without stripping. The solid balm transforms into a silky oil as you massage it in, then rinses off completely.

Key Benefits

  • Dissolves makeup: lifts long-wearing face makeup, water-resistant eye makeup and sunscreen in one step.
  • Purifies pores: Japanese charcoal helps clear pore-clogging oil and impurities.
  • Non-stripping: leaves skin clean, soft and healthy-looking while keeping its natural moisture balance.
  • Balm-to-oil texture: turns from a solid balm into a silky oil that cleans thoroughly and rinses off completely.
  • Lashes and brows: conditions and nourishes lashes and brows as it removes makeup.

Key Ingredients

Finely milled Japanese charcoal helps deeply cleanse and purify pores. Safflower seed oil, rich in linoleic acid, helps break up the skin's natural oil and dissolves hard-to-remove makeup while leaving skin, lashes and brows nourished; vitamin E completes the blend. The formula is dermatologist tested, ophthalmologist tested, allergy tested and fragrance-free.

Follow it with a foaming cleanser from the Clinique Take The Day Off range for a thorough double cleanse.

Full details

How to Use

Use before your cleanser and the rest of your skincare. With dry hands, scoop a coin-sized amount and massage the balm over the dry skin of the face and eye area with your fingertips. Add warm water to melt away makeup, then rinse well with warm water and pat dry. Follow with Take The Day Off Facial Cleansing Mousse or an All About Clean cleanser for a double cleanse. Close the lid after use.

Ingredients

Key Ingredients: Japanese Charcoal, Safflower Seed Oil, Vitamin E

Full ingredient list: Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate, Synthetic Wax, Peg-5 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Charcoal Powder, Tocopherol, Caprylyl Glycol, Water\Aqua\Eau, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Phenoxyethanol

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Clinique Take The Day Off Charcoal Cleansing Balm remove water-resistant mascara?

Yes. Clinique formulated the balm to quickly dissolve long-wearing face makeup and tenacious water-resistant eye makeup, as well as sunscreen and pollutants. Massage it over dry skin and the eye area, add warm water, then rinse. The formula is ophthalmologist tested, and Clinique lists it as suitable for sensitive eyes.

Is Clinique Take The Day Off Charcoal Cleansing Balm good for oily skin?

Yes. Clinique lists combination, oily, very dry to dry and sensitive skin among the skin types it suits. Japanese charcoal helps clear pore-clogging oil and impurities, while the non-greasy, non-drying formula cleanses deeply without stripping skin or upsetting its natural moisture balance.

How do I use Clinique Take The Day Off Charcoal Cleansing Balm?

Apply it to dry skin with dry hands. Massage a coin-sized amount over the face and eye area with your fingertips until the balm melts into an oil, add warm water, then rinse well and pat dry. Follow with a foaming cleanser for a thorough double cleanse.

Does Clinique Take The Day Off Charcoal Cleansing Balm contain fragrance?

No. Clinique describes the balm as fragrance-free and lists it as free from alcohol, gluten, parabens, phthalates, SLS, SLES and synthetic colors. It is dermatologist tested, ophthalmologist tested and allergy tested, which makes it a gentle first cleansing step for sensitive skin.

Do I need to cleanse again after Clinique Take The Day Off Charcoal Cleansing Balm?

Clinique recommends it. The balm removes makeup, sunscreen and excess oil and rinses off completely, and the brand suggests following it with Take The Day Off Facial Cleansing Mousse or an All About Clean cleanser for a thorough double cleanse before the rest of your routine.

Specifications

SKU
PP0192333149119
Barcode
0192333149119
Size
125ml
Made in
United States
Packaging
French version, imported from France
Type
Cleansing Balm
Brand
Clinique

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Clinique Take The Day Off Charcoal Cleansing Balm 125ml, front of the jar
Clinique Take The Day Off Charcoal Cleansing Balm
Regular price $59.99

Free US shipping over $100*

Tracked, duties paid to the US. Arrives in 3 to 10 business days.

Large or heavy orders may carry a small additional charge, shown at checkout.

30 day easy returns

Return unopened products within 30 days. Damaged items replaced at no cost.

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