Everything you need to know about e.l.f. Cosmetics Holy Hydration! Makeup Melting Cleansing Balm

What it is

This product is a solid cleansing balm designed to remove makeup. It transforms from a solid balm to an oil and then into a milky texture. The formulation includes ingredients like hyaluronic acid, ceramides, and peptides, intended to leave the skin feeling smooth and soft after use.

Key ingredients and their functions

• Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 - skin conditioning agent
• Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 - skin conditioning agent
• Ceramide 3 - skin conditioning agent
• Ceramide 6 Ii - skin conditioning agent
• Ceramide 1 - skin conditioning agent
• Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate - skin conditioning agent
• Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil - emollient
• Glycerin - humectant

How it works

The cleansing balm works by first melting into an oil that helps dissolve makeup, dirt, and impurities from the skin. As it transforms into a milky texture, it helps to cleanse the skin effectively. Key ingredients like Hyaluronic Acid and Ceramides help to maintain skin hydration and fortify the skin barrier, while Peptides contribute to skin conditioning. Sunflower Seed Oil acts as an emollient, adding moisturizing benefits, and Glycerin functions as a humectant, attracting moisture to keep the skin hydrated. The overall formulation aims to leave the skin feeling clean, smooth, and soft.

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