Dr. Althea Pore Refresh Grinding Cleansing Balm

Makeup around my nose is always the hardest for me to completely remove. This gets into those areas really well without needing to scrub.

The grinding container is what made me curious about this, and I actually love it. I can dispense exactly what I need without digging into a jar with my fingers.

I wear sunscreen every day, and this does such a good job breaking it down at night. Everything melts away much faster than with my regular cleanser.

My nose tends to feel congested by the end of the week, so I've been paying extra attention to that area when I massage this in. My skin feels incredibly clean afterward.

Honestly, the packaging makes cleansing a little more satisfying. I twist out a fresh amount each time, massage it onto dry skin, and it melts down beautifully.

I was worried a cleansing balm might be too rich for my oily skin, but this rinses away much cleaner than I expected. There's no greasy layer left behind.

I've been trying to stop squeezing at the clogged pores on my nose, and this has been a much gentler way to focus on keeping that area clean.

The balm turns silky almost immediately once I start working it into my face. Adding water emulsifies everything, and it washes off really easily.

After a full day of makeup and SPF, this is exactly what I want to use. My face feels fresh and clean instead of like there's still product sitting on it.

I only twist up a small amount at a time, and that's usually enough for my entire face. It spreads much farther than I thought it would.

My combination skin can be tricky with cleansing balms because some leave me feeling oily. This one has been a much better fit, especially around my T-zone.

I wasn't expecting a cleanser to become one of the more enjoyable parts of my routine, but this one has. Between the fresh-dispensing grinder and how easily it melts away makeup, sunscreen, and daily buildup, I genuinely look forward to using it at night.

This has made double cleansing something I actually stick with. I use this first to remove everything from the day, then follow with my regular face wash.

The texture around my nose has been feeling smoother since I started being more consistent with this. I especially like taking an extra minute to massage that area.

I've tried cleansing oils that ended up running everywhere, so I much prefer this format. The balm stays where I put it and gives me plenty of time to work it over my skin.

I bought this mostly because I liked the idea of the grinding dispenser, but the formula ended up impressing me too. It makes my evening cleanse quick and mess-free.