It's no secret that cleansing balms are the secret to seamless make-up removal. The rich, oily texture instantly melts away make-up and impurities, leaving your skin feeling super hydrated and looking plump. What's not to love?
If, like us, you're obsessed with Elemis' Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm but hate the idea of parting with £49 every time you need to replenish - you've come to the right place. We've done what we do best and searched the internet high and low for the best cleansing balm dupes to give Elemis a run for its money.
Known for its insane dupes, Makeup Revolution has just launched a brand new cleansing balm that fans have dubbed a £30 cheaper alternative to the Elemis balm. Similar to Elemis, the Pro Miracle Vegan Collagen Cleansing Balm, £20 is enriched with vegan collagen to instantly hydrate the skin, cleansing alongside must-have ingredients such as nourishing peptides and a blend of oils to calm the skin.
Much like the OG Cleansing Balm, the Pro Miracle has a melt-into-the-skin consistency, sinking into your pores and melting your make-up away seamlessly.
When the brand posted the launch on social media, one commenter said, "A copy of Elemis?" while another said, "I need a dupe for Elemis." Others have also been raving about the launch, with one comment saying: "OMG!!! A CLEANSING BALM OH I NEED 😍", while another commenter exclaimed, "Look at that buttery goodness 😍"
Looking to save some money but get the same luxurious results? Shop Revolution Pro's Cleansing Balm below, or keep scrolling for more of our favourite dupes.
SHOP: Revolution's £20 Elemis Cleansing Balm dupe
Revolution Prowww.lookfantastic.com
This rich, buttery formula melts away make-up, leaving the skin looking clean, smooth and hydrated.
It isn't just Revolution that knows a thing or two about making a great cleansing balm. We've spotted some Elemis cleansing balm dupes from many brands like Beauty Pie, M&S and The Body Shop, which get the job done without breaking the bank.
SHOP: The best Elemis Cleansing Balm dupes
M&Swww.marksandspencer.com
The Pure Super Hydrate Rose Cleansing Balm rivals the Elemis Pro-Collagen Rose Cleansing Balm with its luxurious rose scent and creamy, oily formula. This balm deeply cleanses and nourishes the skin perfect for those who want to keep the skin feeling moisturised. The blend of camelina, blackcurrant seed and sweet almond oils melts easily to the skin's temperature and leaves a radiant finish.
Customer review: "I usually buy the Elemis cleansing balm, but a friend recommended this as a cheaper alternative and I must admit this is a fab dupe of it! It smells lovely and has an almost identical texture and feel. I have been using it for a week now and can honestly say it is just as good!"
The Body Shopwww.thebodyshop.com
Made from one of the most calming ingredients, The Body Shop's Camomile Sumptuous Makeup Cleansing Butter is super calming and caring to the skin whilst promising to remove make-up in under 30 seconds. Perfect for sensitive skin types, the nourishing yet gentle camomile blended with shea butter cares for your skin without causing irritation.
Our review: "This is my go-to when I want to save a bit of cash as it's so budget-friendly. The smell is lush, it's a thicker consistency (so make sure to warm it up properly in your hands before you use it) and a little goes a long way, so one tub lasts for ages. It does sting my eyes a little more than other balms I've used, but it also removes eye make-up efficiently, so I'm not complaining."
Beauty Piewww.beautypie.com
Beauty Pie knows about providing luxury beauty at affordable prices. The Hot Oil Double Cleansing Balm uses the natural heat from your skin to intensify and deep clean the skin. Made with a blend of oils, the softening formula emulsifies once mixed with water to reveal deeply cleansed, hydrated skin.
Customer review: "So I am an avid user of the Elemis cleanser, so I thought I would give this a try. First of all I was so surprised that it has no scent as I was expecting something similar to the Elemis. I am not at all disappointed, though as the Elemis scent can be overpowering sometimes and I do think it irritates my skin. But this cleanser is just lovely. Gets rid of stubborn mascara and make-up using a muslin cloth. Doesn’t dry out the skin. Feels very luxurious, love the glass jar. It warms up as you apply it the face. Has not irritated my skin. Loving it so far"
No7 www.boots.com
No7 is known for its great yet highly affordable beauty products, and the Cleansing Balm is definitely one to have on your radar. This vitamin-enriched formula has been made with grapeseed oil to nourish even dry skin types. Designed to leave your skin feeling hydrated and looking glowy after continued use, this bargain cleanser is one to try.
Customer review: "Really impressed with this product. I wasn’t expecting it to be so good. I have combination skin type. Dry areas are now flake-free and feeling nourished. The greasier breakout areas are now much less prone to breakouts. I have been using this product for 2 weeks once a day in evening. All my make-up dissolves nicely including eye area. I also use gel product from same range in morning for freshen up prior to putting make-up on etc. Price is reasonable considering you get loads of product for your money."
Byoma byoma.com
Who doesn't love a buttery cleanser? Byoma's Melting Balm Cleanser melts away even the most stubborn make-up, not forgetting that pesky SPF. The blend of olive fruit, sea buckthorn and grapeseed oils nourish the skin whilst the niacinamide gets to work to decongest, calm and control oiliness.
Our review: "This gentle balm cleanser from BYOMA leaves skin feeling clean and hydrated, without any tightness afterwards. It melts away make-up with ease, although it does struggle with waterproof mascara. I find it's best used as part of a double cleanse. I wish they did refills as I love the packaging so much (and there's a lot of it), but it is recyclable. All in all, a great staple for those with sensitive skin."
Why should you use a cleansing balm?
A cleansing balm is the first step in your skincare routine to gently but deeply remove any make-up and impurities. The nourishing oil formula melts as you massage it onto dry skin and typically transforms into a milk once combined with water to leave you with super clean, soft skin.
Georgia Scott is a Beauty & Fashion Product Writer for Bauer Media, writing for Grazia, Closer and heat. Georgia specialises in beauty writing and spends her days hunting for the latest trending beauty products to get her hands on and review.