AROMATICA Orange Cleansing Sherbet

I have got to say, I am continuously impressed by each and every different cleansing balm I have tried so far. Aromatica's Orange Cleansing Sherbet wooed me with its impressive size and kept me hooked because of its effectiveness. While Aromatica is a new brand to me, this product alone and the brand's focus on high quality/toxin-free focus has me intrigued.





Aromatica's description:

AROMATICA's Orange Cleansing Sherbet removes impurities and all traces of make-up and balances oil production in the skin.

A sherbet type cleanser of fresh feeling leaves skin deeply cleansed, moisturized and soft.

Plant-derived canola oil and organic babassu seed oil allow the cleanser to dissolve grime and dead cells.

Directions
Apply a moderate amount of Orange Cleansing Sherbet to dry skin.
Gently massage using light circular movements and rinse well with warm water.

Ingredients
[CANOLA OIL] HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OIL(CONDITIONER), SORBETH-30 TETRAOLEATE(PLANT-DERIVED EMULSIFYING AGENT), POLYETHYLENE(VISCOSITY CONTROLLING AGENT), [APRICOT KERNEL OIL] PRUNUS ARMENIACA KERNEL OIL(CONDITIONER), *[BABASSU SEED OIL] ORBIGNYA OLEIFERA SEED OIL, **LIMONENE, [YLANG-YLANG Oil] CANANGA ODORATA FLOWER OIL(CONDITIONER), [CEDARWOOD OIL] CEDRUS ATLANTICA WOOD OIL(SOOTHING AGENT), TOCOPHEROL, [SWEET ORANGE PEEL OIL] CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (ORANGE) PEEL OIL(CONDITIONER), **BENZYL BENZOATE, **LINALOOL

*CERTIFIED ORGANIC **FROM NATURAL ESSENTIAL OILS

Balm 180 g / 6.7 oz

AROMATICA (Korean retail): ₩25,000
AROMATICA (American retail): USD $36.00
Peach & Lily: USD $35.00

Packaging

Note: Aromatica seems to have updated the labeling design for many, if not all, of their products. The Orange Cleansing Sherbet is not an exception. However, judging from the ingredients lists on the tub I have and the one listed on their website with the new label design both appear to be made of the same things and probably still have an identical formulation.

A tub of cleansing balm which comes in a sturdy wide, shallow, and opaque-white plastic jar sans box (at least that is how Peach & Lily presented it at their sample sale). It has a sole green security tape which connects the lid to the jar body. There is a reusable inner seal tab with an included golf club-like spatula.

Color, Texture, Finish, & Scent

A soft beige balm that scoops easily, spreads well, and melts with little to no effort. It kind of reminds of the consistency that coconut oil has when it isn't fully solidified. The "sherbet" balm emulsifies well; there isn't any residue left behind after fully rinsing. My face usually doesn't feel tight afterward either.

The one thing I could do without is the initially strong, almost artificial smelling, orange/citrus scent. I am reminded of household cleansers every time I use the cleansing balm. Judging by the ingredients the scent is definitely not because of any added "fragrance". It seems to come 100% from the fruit and plant oils/extracts (i.e. limonene, citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, etc.). Luckily, the smell doesn't linger out of the jar in small quantities.

How I Apply

1. Scoop an appropriate amount (varies depending on how much makeup I had put on my face).
2. Massage it gently all over. Focus on crevices and areas with a higher concentration of colors.
3. Sometimes wet my hands a little and emulsify the balm.
4. Continuously splash my face with water to fully rinse dissolved makeup and balm away.

Thoughts & Recommendations

The Orange Cleansing Sherbet is by far one of the largest tubs of cleansing balm I have tried thus far. Most products in this category offer ~80-90ml. Anything above 100ml is pretty rare and generous. Aromatica's version has a whopping 180ml! I like that it is reasonably priced per ml too at ~$0.19/ml.

To no surprise, this cleansing balm is effective at removing my makeup at the end of the day. The photo above is of it trying to erase fresh makeup on a completely bare arm (in terms of having no skincare/body care). It cleanses gently and doesn't leave my face feeling stripped of moisture. I never broke out or reacted badly to the product either.

What is surprising would be the balm's short ingredients list (only 11 components) compared to other cleansing balms on the market. A good chunk of the 11 ingredients is essential oils which may not work for those with super sensitive skin. Aromatica doesn't do this for all their products but I appreciate that they list the general reasoning behind each ingredient for the Orange Cleansing Sherbet specifically on their website.

The two biggest changes I would love to see, in order for this to be my HG cleansing balm, would be a less scented product and a flip-top lid instead of the screw-on top. Otherwise, I think this is a solid choice for most skin types and a great value all-around. As always, I am placing this on my "Repurchase" list but I will probably continue to try other cleansing balms before that re-buy time comes.