Then I Met You Living Cleansing Balm — Vegan Sorbet Texture, Melts Makeup & Sunscreen, Non-Stripping

Then I Met You Living Cleansing Balm is a sorbet-textured, vegan cleansing balm that melts into an oil to remove makeup, sunscreen, and excess sebum while rinsing away clean without leaving residue.

This award-winning first-step cleanser from founder Charlotte Cho transforms your cleansing ritual with a lightweight, nutrient-rich formula. It begins as a soft balm and becomes a silky oil on contact, dissolving stubborn, oil-based impurities like long-wear makeup and sunscreen. Key plant oils—seaberry (sea buckthorn), olive, and grapeseed—supply fatty acids and antioxidants to support the skin barrier while leaving skin feeling hydrated, not stripped.

How does the balm remove heavy makeup and sunscreen?

The balm uses lipid-friendly oils that bind to and lift oil-based products from the skin’s surface. As you massage the sorbet texture, the balm emulsifies and breaks down waterproof formulas, allowing them to rinse away without tugging the skin.

• Melts into a silky oil for effortless makeup dissolution
• Emulsifies with water for residue-free rinsing
• Effective on long-wear and waterproof makeup, sunscreen, and excess sebum

What ingredients support skin health and barrier function?

Then I Met You centers the formula on seaberry (sea buckthorn) oil, rich in antioxidants and fatty acids that help nourish and protect. Complementary oils—olive and grapeseed—plus vitamin E and persimmon extract offer calming, brightening, and antioxidant properties without harsh surfactants.

• Seaberry oil supplies omega fatty acids and antioxidant support
• Olive and grapeseed oils hydrate and fortify the skin barrier
• Vitamin E and persimmon extract add antioxidative and brightness-supporting benefits

Will this balm suit sensitive or acne-prone skin?

The formula is designed to be non-stripping and lightweight, removing pore-clogging oils while maintaining hydration. Free from polyethylene, mineral oil, alcohol, silicones, parabens, synthetic dyes, and synthetic fragrance, it aims to minimize irritation for many skin types, including sensitive and acne-prone skin.

• Non-comedogenic approach: cleanses oil without leaving residue
• Vegan and cruelty-free formulation with gentle surfactant behavior
• Suitable as a first cleanse before water-based second cleansers or treatments

How does the sensory experience elevate a daily routine?

The balm’s sorbet-like texture provides a smooth, indulgent massage experience and a subtle aromatic lift from rosemary and grapefruit notes. It turns routine cleansing into a calming ritual while leaving skin soft and balanced.

• Sorbet texture melts on contact for easy application
• Subtle rosemary and grapefruit scent for a fresh finish
• Leaves a light, hydrated feel—no greasy film—after rinsing

Who is this for? If you want an effective first-step cleanser that removes makeup and sunscreen without drying or leaving an oily residue, this balm is suitable for all skin types. It’s especially helpful for anyone who wears daily sunscreen or long-wear makeup, prefers a gentle, nourishing cleanse, and values vegan, award-winning skincare crafted to support barrier health and a sensorial cleansing experience.

Ingredients

Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, PEG-20 Glyceryl Trii-sostearate, PEG-8 Isostearate, Cera Microcristallina (Microcrystalline Wax/Cire Microcristalline), Hippophae Rhamnoides (Sea Buckthorn) Oil, Ceresin, Synthetic Wax, Orbiignya Oleifera Seed (Babasu) Oil, Diospyros Kaki (Persimmon) Fruit Extract, Aniba Rosaeodora (Rosewood) Wood Oil, Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Peel Oil, Rosemarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer