Reviews for Holy Hydration! Makeup Melting Cleansing Balm
People say Elf is really similar to Clinique.
5.0
Great Cleansing Balm at a great price!
I usually use Clinique Take The Day Off cleansing balm which I love but it is pricey. This E.L.F balm is the perfect dupe and leaves your skin feeling hydrated, subtle and clean. 10/10 recommend!
5.0
Great cleansing balm!
This is my second in-line “go to” after Clinique…much cheaper though!
5.0
Works well!
Removes all makeup, including eye makeup very well. Wish they made a bigger tub! Comparable to Clinique’s Take the Day Off balm
5.0
Just as good as more expensive stuff
Used to buy Clinique take the day off balm which is 5x the cost of this but this is just as good. Gentle on my sensitive eyes and skin.
5.0
Works great
Works just as good as Clinique take the day off except way cheaper!!
5.0
Love it
I tried this after seeing a YouTube video saying it was a reasonably priced dupe for Clinique Take the Day Off Cleansing balm, which I have been using for years. I tried it and its great! I like it better than the Clinique one! It is smooth and balmy and works really well at taking all the makeup off the face. I follow up with a second cleanse and my face feels clean and soft.
5.0
Best makeup removing balm
This is a great affordable alternative to clinique's take off the day makeup melting balm. Removes all my makeup even waterproof mascara without scrubbing. I like using it with the makeup removing cloud, then double cleanse with a good gave wash. My skin feels soft and refreshed.
5.0
Amazing
I replaced the Clinique take the day off make up remover balm with this Elf balm. I am shook on the major price difference and how well the Elf ball works 100x better than Clinique! Buy it !
5.0
JUST BUY IT
No one should be using wipes or novellas water, it's a waste of cotton that you have to keep buying, and tugs on eyes. Cleansing balms are superior and this one is a great starter one I always recommend to anyone as a beauty advisor! This one doesn't leave behind residue, melts away all makeup even waterproof, a great price that's not so intimidating as Clinique, farmacy, etc. I would love it if they sold this in a jumbo size
5.0
ROD cleansing balm
As a double cleanser who typically prefers kbeauty cleansing balms, this product is my new ROD, holy grail, all that and a bag of chips. Texture is smooth and buttery. Gets all the makeup, grime, leftover spf from the day off before second cleansing. My skin feels softer from this alone. It's way better than Clinique's IMO. And the price makes it even better 🤌🏼
5.0
Love this stuff!!!
I tried Clinique's Take Off the Day, but it stung my eyes so bad I had to stop using it. This one doesn't and is so much more affordable. I just wish it came in a bigger size!
5.0
Best I've tried
I usually use DHC cleansing oil but it can be very messy. I switched to clinique cleansing balm and when I ran out I ended up trying this and it is even better than the clinique. it takes off all of my water proof mascara and brow products, even better than the clinique. i love that it emulsifies and rinses off well. I'll keep buying this
5.0
My fav!
I use to invest in Clinique before a friend advised me about this. Needless to say, I LOVE IT!
5.0
Best cleansing balm ever
My Clinique Take The Day Off Make up removing balm works great but is highly expensive. This E.L.F. make up removing balm is the perfect doupe, with the addition of a nice floral scent that isn't over powering. And it's a fraction of the price. Thanks E.L.F.!
5.0
dupe for Clinique makeup removing balm
if the floral scent doesn't bother you, this is a total dupe for Clinique (which I was using prior to this).
5.0
double cleansing made easy!
didn't get the hype around double cleansing (removing makeup with an oil based product and then a water based cleanser) but it get it! my skin thanks me everyday! this balm makes it so easy! i've used banila, heimish and clinique. this is the best one because of the price and availability! will be repurchasing over and over!
5.0
I WILL BUY this product AGAIN
Wasn't sure how this product would work on me, but what a pleasant surprise! I really didn't want to have to spend a lot of money on the Clinique version, and wanted to keep it cruelty free, so I decided to go for the elf. A little goes a long way. I will be buying this again and again! I highly recommend it!
5.0
wait this is actually really good
So I only recently transitioned to cleansing balms and I had only ever used the Clinique one but whenever I would use it over the eyes it would burn and it wouldn't really remove the mascara. I double cleanse anyways since I have acne prone skin so I always want to make sure there is absolutely no residue. But this… this deserves to go viral on tiktok. Holy grail. My go to. The one I'll go back for time and time again. It doesn't hurt my eyes, it goes on very nicely and it does what it's supposed to do for even less than a fraction than the Clinique. I JUST WISH IT WAS BIGGER. I would buy a jumbo size elf please and thank you.
5.0
better than clinique
I was spending so much money on the clinique cleansing balm. I grabbed this on a whim and it worked a million times better. it took off my water proof mascara and eyeliner well. I'll be buying this from now on
5.0
OBSESSED!!!
I used the Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm for awhile and loved it! I got this mini size elf Holy Hydrating! Makeup Melting Cleansing Balm in a gift with purchase from Ulta and was excited to try it out. It is now my new go-to! It smells AMAZING! It does just as good a job, IF NOT BETTER, than the Clinique balm! It doesn't leave a residue behind, it literally melts my makeup off, and I wipe it off with a makeup remover cloth. I don't have to use a makeup remover face wash after because this literally removes ALL my makeup! I'm actually so impressed I've already ordered a full size! It's almost half the cost of the Clinique balm, so if you want an affordable dupe, THIS IS IT!
5.0
E.L.F vs. Clinique
I've previously used Clinique Take the Day Away makeup removal balm. I feel that the E.L.F. Holy Hydration! is a solid dupe. The E.L.F. brand has a little bit of a gritty texture (sort of like exfoliating beads) upon first swipe but it all melts in and breaks down the makeup very smoothly. I usually apply pre-shower and then rinse it off in the shower and cleanse with a facial cleanser to remove everything. When I've used this at the sink, it's been easy to remove with warm water on a washcloth. I didn't feel any residue left behind. My sensitive skin handled this product quite well. I think I'll purchase this again instead of the Clinique brand.
5.0
Like magic!
I picked this up a while back after trying out a similar balm from Clinique. It's just as good if not better -- not to mention the friendlier price point! This stuff is absolute magic when it comes to dissolving makeup at the end of the day. Oh, and a little bit goes a pretty long way. Just try it and see!
5.0
It works!
I bought this after reading reviews and it did not disappoint. I used Clinique take the day off and this is just as good and way cheaper. It melts my makeup off quickly but doesn't leave my skin greasy. Will definitely buy again.
5.0
I have already ordered another one so that I do not run out!
I got this as an alternative to my Clinique Take the Day Off Balm and to say I am impressed is an understatement! I love that it comes with a spatula and it melts my makeup off so easily! My face feels hydrated afterwards and for the price point, you cannot go wrong! Will be keeping this one as part of my skincare routine for sure!
5.0
Great for double cleansing
I love using this as my first step in my double cleanse nightly routine. It takes makeup off so easily - even stubborn mascara! Good dupe to the Clinique take the day off balm. My only complaint is that I wish it were fragrance free.
5.0
Love!!
Very comparable to the Clinique take the day off but so much cheaper! I think it made my face feel cleaner as well!
5.0
SOOOO GOOD
This stuff is so good!! Melts right into my skin. I rub it all over my face & wipe away with a face wipe. Gets everything off!! And leaves my face feeling hydrated & not dry. Very comparable to the Clinique take the day away balm, except this is a fraction of the price! Buy it! :)
5.0
Best cleansing balm
Just tried this and all my waterproof mascara and eyeliner basically dissolved in about three seconds! I'm floored! Not a single speck of makeup left. My only complaint is that it's scented, but I can overlook that because it's the most effective cleansing balm I've tried (I've tried Farmacy, Good Molecules, Banila , Clinique). E.L.F. cleansing balm obliterates stubborn waterproof makeup!