Effortless Makeup Removal. Zero Residue. Zero Irritation. All Skin Types.

Clinique Take The Day Off Makeup Removing Cleansing Balm is the award-winning, cult-favourite cleansing balm that has revolutionised the evening skincare routine for millions worldwide — delivering effortless, thorough removal of even the most stubborn, long-wearing, and waterproof makeup in a single, luxurious step without the tugging, rubbing, or harsh chemical solvents that conventional makeup removers require. A staple of Clinique’s bestselling lineup for years, Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm transforms from a soft, buttery solid balm on contact with skin into a lightweight, silky oil that melts through makeup — including full-coverage foundation, waterproof mascara, long-wear lip colour, and heavy eye makeup — dissolving it at the molecular level and lifting it cleanly and completely from the skin’s surface and pores. The result is clean, comfortable, perfectly makeup-free skin with zero greasy residue, zero tightness, and zero irritation — leaving the complexion soft, smooth, and perfectly prepared for the rest of the evening skincare routine. Vegan. Allergy-tested. 100% fragrance-free. Suitable for all skin types including sensitive.

Key Benefits

• Removes all makeup — including waterproof mascara, long-wear foundation, and heavy eye and lip products — thoroughly and effortlessly in a single step without tugging or rubbing
• Leaves skin perfectly clean, soft, and residue-free — the balm-to-oil transformation rinses away completely, taking all makeup and impurities with it
• Gentle enough for the delicate eye area and suitable for contact lens wearers — no stinging, no blurring, no irritation
• Respects the skin’s natural moisture balance — no stripping, no tightness, no dryness after use
• Suitable for all skin types including oily, combination, dry, and sensitive skin — the oil-free rinse ensures no residue or pore-clogging after use
• Vegan formula — no animal-derived ingredients, no animal testing
• 100% fragrance-free and allergy-tested — dermatologist-developed to Clinique’s gold standard of skin safety

Suggested Use

Use as the first step of a double-cleanse evening routine, before your regular facial cleanser. With dry hands, scoop a small amount of the balm and apply directly to dry skin — do not wet skin or hands first, as water will prevent the balm from effectively dissolving makeup. Massage gently over the face using circular motions, paying particular attention to eye makeup, mascara, and areas of heavy foundation or long-wear products. The balm will transform into a silky oil as it warms to skin temperature, visibly dissolving makeup as it works. Once makeup is fully dissolved (approximately 30–60 seconds of massage), add a small amount of warm water to emulsify the formula into a milky lotion, then rinse thoroughly. Follow with your regular facial cleanser to complete the double-cleanse and remove any remaining residue. Pat skin dry and proceed with your evening skincare routine.

Key Features

• Balm-to-Oil Transformation Technology: The genius of Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm lies in its phase-change formula — at room temperature, it exists as a soft, solid balm with a smooth, non-greasy texture that is easy to scoop and apply. On contact with the warmth of skin, it melts into a lightweight, silky oil that spreads effortlessly across the face and immediately begins dissolving the oils, waxes, polymers, and pigments that makeup products are formulated from. This oil-based dissolution approach is fundamentally more effective and far less mechanically damaging to the skin than the alcohol, surfactant, or micellar-water approach of conventional makeup removers — which rely on chemical solvents or detergent action that can strip the skin barrier alongside the makeup
• Complete Waterproof Makeup Removal: Waterproof and long-wear makeup products are specifically formulated to resist water, sweat, and sebum — making them extremely difficult to remove with water-based cleansers or conventional makeup wipes. The oil phase of Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm dissolves the wax and polymer networks that give waterproof formulas their staying power, releasing them cleanly from the skin and lashes without the aggressive rubbing that causes lash loss, eyelid stretching, and skin irritation. This makes the Cleansing Balm the preferred choice for anyone who wears waterproof mascara, full-coverage foundation, or long-wear eye and lip products regularly
• Rinses Clean Without Residue: One of the primary concerns with oil-based makeup removers and cleansing balms is the potential for leaving a greasy, pore-clogging residue on the skin after rinsing — particularly problematic for oily and acne-prone skin. Clinique’s formula for Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm is engineered to emulsify completely when water is added — the oil transforms into a milky, water-dispersible lotion that rinses away cleanly and completely, taking all dissolved makeup and impurities with it and leaving no oily film, residue, or heaviness on the skin surface. This rinse-clean performance makes the Cleansing Balm appropriate for all skin types, including oily and combination skin that would be sensitized by residual oils
• Vegan & Clinique’s Allergy-Tested Standard: Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm is formulated without any animal-derived ingredients, making it a fully vegan product — consistent with Clinique’s ongoing commitment to responsible, ethical formulation. Like every Clinique product, it adheres to the brand’s founding dermatological standard of allergy testing and fragrance-free formulation — making it one of the safest, most universally tolerated makeup removers available in prestige skincare, suitable for even the most reactive and sensitive skin types