In my opinion, the charcoal in the Clinique Charcoal Take the Day Off cleansing balm did not make a huge difference in how well this cleansed my skin and removed makeup, but if you found the original Take the Day Off Cleansing Balm a bit thick and too oily, then this one is the one for you because it’s more balancing. The charcoal is a very mild exfoliator, and it’s great for getting the oil off your face.
Have you tried it? Does the charcoal make a difference to you? I will say that I do enjoy a great cleansing balm. You basically melt it in your hand and apply it to dry skin. Then you emulsify with some water and wipe clean with a washcloth. You can repeat or go in with a foaming cleanser at that point.
