Pros ✔ Feels lightweight and spreads easily; ✔ Rinse off completely without any residue; ✔ Removes makeup, sunscreen and sebum effectively; ✔ Improves skin texture; ✔ Doesn’t strip the skin of moisture; ✔ Didn’t break me out or cause irritation; ✔ Affordable.

In one word – luxury. My, oh my, the smell of this product is a league of its own. It’s like a beautiful, relaxing, indulgent hug that reminds me of essential oils and feels like an instant hit of unwinding. The smell alone before I even apply it to my skin feels like being transported to a spa. A small amount is required to melt away make up. It requires virtually no effort to break down my daily face which typically includes CC Cream, eyeshadow, mascara, brow pencil and powders. It doesn’t cause any stinging to my eyes or taste unpleasant if I use it to remove lip products. It rinses off cleanly with no oily feeling or residue left behind, equally it doesn’t strip my skin leaving it feeling tight either.

The Elemis Pro-Collagen Rose Cleansing Balm is a balm type cleanser that is nourishing and a joy to use. The thick balm softens in the warmth of the palm of your hands, and spreads easily over the skin as you massage it in. The balmy texture removes the grime and oils of the day, deep cleansing your skin, and the oils nourish your skin as it goes on. The fresh scent of roses lift the senses and makes your evening skincare routine a treat. Removal is easy either with water, as you gently loosen it with warm water before rinsing, or with a face flannel. What you are left with is clean, smooth, nourished skin that glows. Love! PROS: Relaxing smell Melts in the warmth of skin Easy to spread on skin without tugging Oils in the balm soften skin and help cleanse without stripping skin of oil Easy to emulsify and rinse off with warm water Skin feels incredibly soft, smooth and clean after rinsing off A little goes a long way and a tub will last a long while