Boots Botanics Cleansing Balm review 2 plus moisture balm

Well I gave this a real test today, with foundation and mascara thats quite a grabber on the old lashes!

Again half a spoon, if that really, massaged over the face and even the eyes (not recommended for sensitive peepers) and after 2 wipes with the cloth warm all my make-up was gone! It still left a slight film but it went with a swipe of toner, which I only used to test for make-up traces.

To be honest the film left doesn't really bother me as within an hour its absorbed. If I cleansed and had to put my make-up on quickly, I would tone.

Onto the moisture balm. Ooooooh it honestly feels luxurious, having long nails I do have to tentatively wipe around the sides of the teeny jar! Teeny it certainly is, but the smallest amount goes far, especially if like me, you have combination skin. As it is night time I have used it all over, and I shall decide if I would use it in the day when I feel my skin tomorrow, but as it is it just feels soft and supple.

Both of these balms will be a winter staple for me, I really hate the tight feeling I get in biting winds and rain, so these get a thumbs up from me! Although I am hankering after a go with some other cleansing balms now!

Boots Botanics Cleansing Balm review

These were 3 for 2. Today I tried the balm.

First impressions, its smells luscious! So I scooped out about half a teaspoon, not used a balm before so was guessing! This seemed to be enough, I warmed it up in my hands and it became like a thick oil. I massaged it into my skin for a minute or two, releasing the lovely fresh scent.

I was quite concerned when I washed my hands to open the packet the cloth came in and it seemed to not want to wash away! I hate the feeling of stuff being oily on my face. But I soaked the cloth in hot water and gently rubbed my face in circular motions and after 2 goes of this I then followed on with cold as suggested.

Whilst I did feel slightly like there was an oily film on my face I just massaged gently and after half an hour my face just felt soft and clean.

Will this take the place of my favourite facial oil? Not sure yet, but the smell of this is much nicer than this http://www.dhcuk.co.uk/DHC/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=300 which is amazing, but stinks!

Time will tell with the balm, especially tonight when I take my make-up off! Looking forward to trying the moisturiser balm, that will be reviewed separately.