3 reviews for CeraVe Cleansing Balm Makeup Remover 1.3 Oz

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   Rated 5 out of 5

   Patty Jean – September 27, 2025

   Not a cleanser but a great mascara remover. I’m compelled to address the negative reviews because I almost didn’t buy this stuff after reading them last month. I decided to give it a try anyway, and I’m glad I did. I needed a new eye makeup remover, and I’ve been on a CeraVe kick lately. I realize the product description says you can use this on your whole face to wash off all your makeup, but I disagree. I don’t think you should use this to remove foundation or any other makeup on your face. This is not a cleanser. This is a remover, and in my face routine, this balm is strictly for removing mascara. You don’t need to use it if you don’t wear mascara. If you do wear mascara, you need something “greasy” to cut through it and lift it off your lashes. I ‘came of age’ in the late 80s/early 90s, and back then, we used vaseline. You needed that grease to cut through the hard crusty mascara. Well, those days are gone. The non-comedogenic cleanser balm is obviously how we do it in the modern age, but it still has to have the same “greasy”-like texture of olden times to be effective. I will say, this one by CeraVe is actually nice and light feeling and not too greasy at all, just enough “greasy” to get the job done. You just rub a little bit on each set of eye lashes and it will lift the mascara right off, and once your lashes feel cleansed of the crustiness of the mascara, you then immediately follow up with a good water-based cleanser (or oil-based if you have dry/acne-prone skin) to wash the “greasy” balm off, and finish washing your face. (My go-to cleanser these days is CeraVe’s Renewing SA Cleanser. I swear, I don’t work for CeraVe LOL) I was using a similar eye makeup remover by Milk Makeup, which wasn’t too bad, but I like this one by CeraVe better. This is actually less “greasy” feeling than the Milk product. Also, the one by Milk had a weird smell, and my eyes would feel foggy for about an hour after. I get none of that with the CeraVe balm. It washes away clean with no residue at all. Five full stars from me. I highly recommend it for your mascara-removing needs! And ONLY your mascara-removing needs!

2. 

   Rated 5 out of 5

   Mona Negrete – November 5, 2025

   Everything but great for healthy skin. My mature skin is dry and very sensitive. I’ve tried other products that cost more but didn’t remove all mascara and makeup. On the other hand this completely removes makeup as it melts on my skin with a smooth texture leaving my face hydrated. This is my second purchase and do recommend for all ages and skin types. It feels so good I even use it to hydrate my skin.No irritants as fragrance and toxic chemicals.

3. 

   Rated 5 out of 5

   Becky at One Literature Nut – November 13, 2025

   Love This For My Dry Skin. Last year I started using a makeup brand’s makeup remover, but it was $40 a bottle. When I saw this one from Cera Ve, I was really excited, and I have not been disappointed. If you’re nervous to try something that is more grease/oil than soap, don’t be! Your makeup comes off so nicely with this, and my dry, rosacea-prone skin loves it. I often follow with a little gentle cleanser and face oils, so it’s part of a larger treatment. Overall, it has left my skin really soft and healthy, so I have been very happy with it.