A melting calendula cleansing balm that lifts make-up and SPF without leaving skin tight.
Ecodrop's Calendula Botanical Cleansing Balm is a rich, water-free balm cleanser and make-up remover, made in the UK. Massaged onto dry skin it softens into a silky oil that dissolves foundation, mascara and sunscreen, then lifts away with a warm, damp cloth. It suits dry, normal and mature skin best, works as the first step of a double cleanse, and comes in a reusable bamboo and aluminium tin.
Key ingredients
- Calendula seed oil: a traditional skincare botanical that leaves dry skin feeling comforted.
- Mango and shea butters: give the balm its body and leave skin soft after cleansing.
- Moringa and baobab oils: nourishing seed oils that help dissolve make-up and daily grime.
- Sweet almond, jojoba and macadamia oils: conditioning oils that help skin feel supple.
- Squalane and vitamin E: squalane helps skin feel smooth, vitamin E protects the oils in the balm.
- Rose geranium, rosemary and Roman chamomile: essential oils that give a soft, herbal floral scent.
Contains beeswax and nut oils, so please read the full ingredient list in the specification tab.
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Why you'll love it
Calendula, mango, moringa
A water-free balm, made to melt
Our calendula cleansing balm is made without water, from plant butters and seed oils. Mango and shea butter keep it firm in the tin, and the warmth of your skin turns it into a silky oil.
That oil is what does the cleaning. Oil dissolves oil, so it loosens foundation, mascara and SPF far more gently than a foaming face wash, with no need to scrub.
Calendula seed oil, moringa and baobab add a nourishing finish, while a little beeswax holds it all together. Rose geranium, rosemary and Roman chamomile give it a soft herbal scent.
Your evening routine
The first step of a double cleanse
Most evenings, a 5p-size scoop is all it takes. Massage it over dry skin for a minute, then sweep it away with a warm, wrung-out cloth.
If you wear long-wear make-up or SPF every day, follow with a gentle water-based cleanser. On lighter days the balm on its own is enough.
After a week or two of swapping from wipes or foaming washes, dry skin tends to feel less tight after cleansing, ready for your serum and moisturiser.
Texture and scent
From firm balm to silky oil
Straight from the tin, the balm is firm and golden. Within seconds of touching warm fingertips it softens, and on skin it turns into a light, slippery oil.
The scent is gentle and herbal, from rose geranium, rosemary and Roman chamomile, with no added perfume.
It is made for dry, normal and mature skin, and for anyone whose face feels tight after washing. For extra comfort, leave a thin layer on as a mask for a few minutes before removing.
Calendula Botanical Cleansing Balm
Your questions, answered
What is a cleansing balm, and how does this one work?
How do I double cleanse with a cleansing balm?
Does it remove waterproof mascara and SPF?
Is it good for dry or sensitive skin?
Will a cleansing balm clog my pores?
Is the Calendula Cleansing Balm vegan?
Does it contain nuts or fragrance?
How long does a 50ml tin last?
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Yes, we post from our UK warehouse to all EU countries, plus the USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Switzerland, Norway, the UAE, Japan, Singapore and more. If your country isn't offered at checkout, email us and we'll see what we can do.
How much is international delivery?
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- European Union: £8.99
- USA & rest of the world: £11.99
- United Kingdom: free over £40, otherwise £3.99
Will I have to pay customs or import fees?
Possibly, yes, and we'd rather tell you upfront. Orders delivered outside the UK can be charged local VAT, import duty or a courier handling fee on arrival. These charges are set by your country, not by us, and are paid by the customer. They're usually modest for small parcels, but we can't predict the exact amount.
Can I return an order from outside the UK?
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