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House of Hur

Purifying Cleansing Balm (50ml)

  • £19.99
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House of Hur Purifying Cleansing Balm is a first-step cleansing balm with a sherbet texture that melts into an oil on dry skin, then turns milky with water. It lifts makeup, sunscreen and the day's grime, and a twist-up grinder means no scooping from a jar. What it doesLight emollients and castor, sunflower and corn germ oils dissolve makeup and sunscreen as you massage. With water it turns into a milk, so it rinses away cleanly. House of Hur add wild strawberry, acerola cherry and sea buckthorn ("vitamin tree") extracts, which they say help skin feel balanced rather than oily. Why we chose itThe grinder dispenser keeps the balm clean, there is no fragrance or essential oil in the listed ingredients, and it pairs neatly with a gentle second cleanser such as Etude SoonJung pH 6.5 Whip Cleanser. Best forRemoving makeup and sunscreenNormal, combination or oilier skinA double-cleanse routineAnyone who dislikes dipping fingers into a jarNot ideal ifYou want the brand's soothing version: choose House of Hur Midnight Soothing Cleansing BalmYou react to fruit extracts: it contains severalKey ingredientsCaprylic/capric triglyceride and C13-15 alkane: dissolve makeup and sunscreenCastor, sunflower and corn germ oils: help the balm melt and glideWild strawberry, acerola and sea buckthorn extracts: for a balanced feelPEG-20 glyceryl triisostearate and polysorbate 85: help it rinse cleanTexture and finishA soft sherbet that melts to oil, then to milk. House of Hur say it leaves skin soft without a greasy residue. Where it goes in your routineIn the evening, as your first cleanse. Twist out a small amount onto dry hands and massage over a dry face. Add a little water, rinse well, and follow with a gentle water-based cleanser if you want a very clean finish. Quick facts: 50 ml · Sherbet to oil to milk · No fragrance listed · First cleanse, PM · House of Hur, Korean brand
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  • Sherbet balm that melts to oil, then to milk
  • Removes makeup, sunscreen and daily grime
  • Twist-up grinder dispenser, no scooping
  • No fragrance or essential oils listed
Helps with
Makeup removalSunscreen removalDouble cleansingOily skin
Best for
All skin types

In stock. Order by 1pm Monday to Friday for same-day dispatch

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What customers say

5.0 ★ · 1 review

  • this balm is wild — it’s like sherbet that turns into oil then goes milky, and wipes off everything, even my waterproof mascara. i love the grinder thing too, so clean to use. makes my skin feel soft, never stripped. only wish it came in a bigger size

    Mia

House of Hur Purifying Cleansing Balm is a first-step cleansing balm with a sherbet texture that melts into an oil on dry skin, then turns milky with water. It lifts makeup, sunscreen and the day's grime, and a twist-up grinder means no scooping from a jar.

What it does

Light emollients and castor, sunflower and corn germ oils dissolve makeup and sunscreen as you massage. With water it turns into a milk, so it rinses away cleanly. House of Hur add wild strawberry, acerola cherry and sea buckthorn ("vitamin tree") extracts, which they say help skin feel balanced rather than oily.

Why we chose it

The grinder dispenser keeps the balm clean, there is no fragrance or essential oil in the listed ingredients, and it pairs neatly with a gentle second cleanser such as Etude SoonJung pH 6.5 Whip Cleanser.

Best for

  • Removing makeup and sunscreen
  • Normal, combination or oilier skin
  • A double-cleanse routine
  • Anyone who dislikes dipping fingers into a jar

Not ideal if

Key ingredients

  • Caprylic/capric triglyceride and C13-15 alkane: dissolve makeup and sunscreen
  • Castor, sunflower and corn germ oils: help the balm melt and glide
  • Wild strawberry, acerola and sea buckthorn extracts: for a balanced feel
  • PEG-20 glyceryl triisostearate and polysorbate 85: help it rinse clean

Texture and finish

A soft sherbet that melts to oil, then to milk. House of Hur say it leaves skin soft without a greasy residue.

Where it goes in your routine

In the evening, as your first cleanse. Twist out a small amount onto dry hands and massage over a dry face. Add a little water, rinse well, and follow with a gentle water-based cleanser if you want a very clean finish.

Quick facts: 50 ml · Sherbet to oil to milk · No fragrance listed · First cleanse, PM · House of Hur, Korean brand

  • Use in the evening as your first cleanse, or whenever you have worn makeup or sunscreen.
  • Twist the grinder clockwise to release a small amount onto dry hands.
  • Massage over a dry face until makeup and sunscreen dissolve, keeping it away from the eyes, as the box cautions.
  • Add a little water to turn it milky, then rinse well.
  • If you have worn heavier makeup or want a very clean finish, follow with a gentle water-based cleanser.
  • If you notice discomfort or sensitivity, stop using it, as the box advises.

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, C13-15 Alkane, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Synthetic Wax, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Polysorbate 85, Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Ribes Nigrum (Black Currant) Fruit Extract, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract, Fragaria Vesca (Strawberry) Fruit Extract, Malpighia Emarginata (Acerola) Fruit Extract, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Vaccinium Macrocarpon (Cranberry) Fruit Powder, Trihydroxystearin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Zea Mays (Corn) Germ Oil, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Water, Butylene Glycol

Good to know

  • No fragrance or essential oils in the listed ingredients
  • Contains castor, sunflower and corn germ oils
  • Contains fruit extracts, including strawberry, pomegranate and cranberry
  • No retinoid and no exfoliating acids
  • Box caution: for external use only, avoid contact with the eyes, keep out of reach of children, and stop and consult a physician if discomfort or sensitivity occurs.

How is it different from the Midnight Soothing Cleansing Balm?

The two share the same base of oils, emollients and rinse-off emulsifiers. The Purifying balm adds fruit extracts (including strawberry, acerola and sea buckthorn) and corn germ oil, which House of Hur position for a balanced, less oily feel. The Midnight balm uses rice, chia seed and chestnut shell extracts and is positioned for sensitive skin.

Can oily skin use it?

Usually, yes. It turns into a milk with water and rinses away, and House of Hur say it helps skin feel balanced rather than oily. If you are prone to congestion or prefer a very clean finish, follow with a gentle water-based cleanser.

Can I use it to remove eye makeup?

Our box says to avoid contact with the eyes, so we would not use it as an eye makeup remover. Massage it over the face and keep it away from the eye area.

Does it contain fragrance?

No fragrance or essential oil appears in the ingredient list on our box. It does contain several fruit extracts, so skip it if you know you react to those.

Do I need a second cleanser?

Not always. The balm emulsifies with water and is designed to rinse away. If you have worn heavier makeup, water-resistant sunscreen or prefer a very clean finish, follow with a gentle water-based cleanser. If your skin feels clean and comfortable after rinsing, especially if it is dry or sensitive, you can stop there.

UK Delivery

Orders under £25
Shipping: £2.99
Service: Royal Mail Tracked 48

Orders £25 and over
Shipping: FREE
Service: Royal Mail Tracked 24

Dispatch & Delivery Times

  • Orders placed before 1pm Monday to Friday are dispatched the same working day.
  • Orders placed after 1:00 PM are dispatched the next working day.
  • Royal Mail Tracked 48 typically delivers within 2 working days.
  • Royal Mail Tracked 24 aims for next working day delivery.

So for orders £25 and over placed before 1pm on a working day:

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Please note that delivery times are estimates and may occasionally vary during busy periods, bank holidays or due to Royal Mail delays.

Purifying Cleansing Balm (50ml)

£19.99