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A green tube of BIOME+ Cleansing Comfort Balm by IMAGE Skincare, designed for removing makeup and hydrating the skin.

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BIOME+ Cleansing Comfort Balm

Balm-to-Milk Hybrid | Barrier-Nourishing

$74.95

Size:

120 ml

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BIOME+ Cleansing Comfort Balm

$74.95

Targets / Benefits

•Dryness and dehydration

•Sensitivity, irritation and stressed skin

•Weakened or impaired skin barrier

•Heavy makeup, SPF and pollution buildup

•Pre-cleanse step for double cleansing

Why You'll Love It

Combining the softness of a cream with the slip of a cleansing oil, this hybrid balm gently dissolves the day without stripping or leaving skin tight. The fermented squalane—derived from 100% renewable sugarcane using biotech fermentation—optimises the skin's protective barrier while melting away makeup, sunscreen, and impurities. Ashwagandha, an adaptogenic plant, reduces moisture loss and environmental stress. Nourishing plant oils (buchu leaf and orange peel) release a burst of moisture to comfort dry skin. Lactic acid gently smooths and refines the surface. The result is a complete but non-stripping deep cleanse that leaves skin soft, hydrated, and primed for your treatment actives—the perfect first step in a double-cleanse ritual or standalone evening cleanse for sensitive, reactive, and barrier-compromised skin.

How To Use

Apply to dry skin and massage for at least 1 minute. Tissue off or rinse with lukewarm water. Use AM and/or PM. Ideal as the first step in a double-cleanse ritual.

Full Ingredient List

AQUA/WATER/EAU, DICAPRYLYL CARBONATE, ETHYLHEXYL STEARATE, GLYCERIN, SQUALANE, PROPANEDIOL, PENTYLENE GLYCOL, ACRYLATES/C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER, CHLORPHENESIN, WITHANIA SOMNIFERA ROOT EXTRACT, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) SEED OIL, CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (ORANGE) PEEL OIL, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, LIMONENE, TRISODIUM ETHYLENEDIAMINE DISUCCINATE, LACTIC ACID, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, TOCOPHEROL, CITRUS NOBILIS (MANDARIN ORANGE) PEEL OIL, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS LEAF/STEM EXTRACT, BAROSMA BETULINA LEAF OIL, VANILLA PLANIFOLIA FRUIT EXTRACT.

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Skin Types

Dry / Dehydrated

Sensitive / Reactive

Compromised / Impaired Barrier

Key Ingredients

Fermented Squalane (from Sugarcane)

A plant-based emollient derived from renewable sugarcane using biotech fermentation. Provides rapid and long-term moisturising effect while reinforcing the skin's protective barrier.

Ashwagandha

An adaptogenic plant that reduces dryness and environmental stress, helping to strengthen the skin barrier against oxidative effects and promote smooth, radiant skin.

Plant Oils (Buchu Leaf & Orange Peel)

A blend of nourishing botanical oils that replenish moisture, soften and comfort stressed skin, providing a burst of hydration to dry, reactive complexions.

Lactic Acid

A gentle alpha hydroxy acid that smooths and refines the skin's surface without over-stripping, enhancing the texture and feel of the skin.

Glycerin

A humectant that attracts and binds water to the skin, supporting the moisture barrier and locking in hydration for lasting softness and comfort.

Fermented Squalane (from Sugarcane)

A plant-based emollient derived from renewable sugarcane using biotech fermentation. Provides rapid and long-term moisturising effect while reinforcing the skin's protective barrier.

Ashwagandha

An adaptogenic plant that reduces dryness and environmental stress, helping to strengthen the skin barrier against oxidative effects and promote smooth, radiant skin.

Plant Oils (Buchu Leaf & Orange Peel)

A blend of nourishing botanical oils that replenish moisture, soften and comfort stressed skin, providing a burst of hydration to dry, reactive complexions.

Lactic Acid

A gentle alpha hydroxy acid that smooths and refines the skin's surface without over-stripping, enhancing the texture and feel of the skin.

Glycerin

A humectant that attracts and binds water to the skin, supporting the moisture barrier and locking in hydration for lasting softness and comfort.

Fermented Squalane (from Sugarcane)

A plant-based emollient derived from renewable sugarcane using biotech fermentation. Provides rapid and long-term moisturising effect while reinforcing the skin's protective barrier.

Ashwagandha

An adaptogenic plant that reduces dryness and environmental stress, helping to strengthen the skin barrier against oxidative effects and promote smooth, radiant skin.

Plant Oils (Buchu Leaf & Orange Peel)

A blend of nourishing botanical oils that replenish moisture, soften and comfort stressed skin, providing a burst of hydration to dry, reactive complexions.

Lactic Acid

A gentle alpha hydroxy acid that smooths and refines the skin's surface without over-stripping, enhancing the texture and feel of the skin.

Glycerin

A humectant that attracts and binds water to the skin, supporting the moisture barrier and locking in hydration for lasting softness and comfort.

Fermented Squalane (from Sugarcane)

A plant-based emollient derived from renewable sugarcane using biotech fermentation. Provides rapid and long-term moisturising effect while reinforcing the skin's protective barrier.

Ashwagandha

An adaptogenic plant that reduces dryness and environmental stress, helping to strengthen the skin barrier against oxidative effects and promote smooth, radiant skin.

Plant Oils (Buchu Leaf & Orange Peel)

A blend of nourishing botanical oils that replenish moisture, soften and comfort stressed skin, providing a burst of hydration to dry, reactive complexions.

Lactic Acid

A gentle alpha hydroxy acid that smooths and refines the skin's surface without over-stripping, enhancing the texture and feel of the skin.

Glycerin

A humectant that attracts and binds water to the skin, supporting the moisture barrier and locking in hydration for lasting softness and comfort.

Fermented Squalane (from Sugarcane)

A plant-based emollient derived from renewable sugarcane using biotech fermentation. Provides rapid and long-term moisturising effect while reinforcing the skin's protective barrier.

Ashwagandha

An adaptogenic plant that reduces dryness and environmental stress, helping to strengthen the skin barrier against oxidative effects and promote smooth, radiant skin.

Plant Oils (Buchu Leaf & Orange Peel)

A blend of nourishing botanical oils that replenish moisture, soften and comfort stressed skin, providing a burst of hydration to dry, reactive complexions.

Lactic Acid

A gentle alpha hydroxy acid that smooths and refines the skin's surface without over-stripping, enhancing the texture and feel of the skin.

Glycerin

A humectant that attracts and binds water to the skin, supporting the moisture barrier and locking in hydration for lasting softness and comfort.

Fermented Squalane (from Sugarcane)

A plant-based emollient derived from renewable sugarcane using biotech fermentation. Provides rapid and long-term moisturising effect while reinforcing the skin's protective barrier.

Ashwagandha

An adaptogenic plant that reduces dryness and environmental stress, helping to strengthen the skin barrier against oxidative effects and promote smooth, radiant skin.

Plant Oils (Buchu Leaf & Orange Peel)

A blend of nourishing botanical oils that replenish moisture, soften and comfort stressed skin, providing a burst of hydration to dry, reactive complexions.

Lactic Acid

A gentle alpha hydroxy acid that smooths and refines the skin's surface without over-stripping, enhancing the texture and feel of the skin.

Glycerin

A humectant that attracts and binds water to the skin, supporting the moisture barrier and locking in hydration for lasting softness and comfort.

Fermented Squalane (from Sugarcane)

A plant-based emollient derived from renewable sugarcane using biotech fermentation. Provides rapid and long-term moisturising effect while reinforcing the skin's protective barrier.

Ashwagandha

An adaptogenic plant that reduces dryness and environmental stress, helping to strengthen the skin barrier against oxidative effects and promote smooth, radiant skin.

Plant Oils (Buchu Leaf & Orange Peel)

A blend of nourishing botanical oils that replenish moisture, soften and comfort stressed skin, providing a burst of hydration to dry, reactive complexions.

Lactic Acid

A gentle alpha hydroxy acid that smooths and refines the skin's surface without over-stripping, enhancing the texture and feel of the skin.

Glycerin

A humectant that attracts and binds water to the skin, supporting the moisture barrier and locking in hydration for lasting softness and comfort.

Fermented Squalane (from Sugarcane)

A plant-based emollient derived from renewable sugarcane using biotech fermentation. Provides rapid and long-term moisturising effect while reinforcing the skin's protective barrier.

Ashwagandha

An adaptogenic plant that reduces dryness and environmental stress, helping to strengthen the skin barrier against oxidative effects and promote smooth, radiant skin.

Plant Oils (Buchu Leaf & Orange Peel)

A blend of nourishing botanical oils that replenish moisture, soften and comfort stressed skin, providing a burst of hydration to dry, reactive complexions.

Lactic Acid

A gentle alpha hydroxy acid that smooths and refines the skin's surface without over-stripping, enhancing the texture and feel of the skin.

Glycerin

A humectant that attracts and binds water to the skin, supporting the moisture barrier and locking in hydration for lasting softness and comfort.

Fermented Squalane (from Sugarcane)

A plant-based emollient derived from renewable sugarcane using biotech fermentation. Provides rapid and long-term moisturising effect while reinforcing the skin's protective barrier.

Ashwagandha

An adaptogenic plant that reduces dryness and environmental stress, helping to strengthen the skin barrier against oxidative effects and promote smooth, radiant skin.

Plant Oils (Buchu Leaf & Orange Peel)

A blend of nourishing botanical oils that replenish moisture, soften and comfort stressed skin, providing a burst of hydration to dry, reactive complexions.

Lactic Acid

A gentle alpha hydroxy acid that smooths and refines the skin's surface without over-stripping, enhancing the texture and feel of the skin.

Glycerin

A humectant that attracts and binds water to the skin, supporting the moisture barrier and locking in hydration for lasting softness and comfort.

Fermented Squalane (from Sugarcane)

A plant-based emollient derived from renewable sugarcane using biotech fermentation. Provides rapid and long-term moisturising effect while reinforcing the skin's protective barrier.

Ashwagandha

An adaptogenic plant that reduces dryness and environmental stress, helping to strengthen the skin barrier against oxidative effects and promote smooth, radiant skin.

Plant Oils (Buchu Leaf & Orange Peel)

A blend of nourishing botanical oils that replenish moisture, soften and comfort stressed skin, providing a burst of hydration to dry, reactive complexions.

Lactic Acid

A gentle alpha hydroxy acid that smooths and refines the skin's surface without over-stripping, enhancing the texture and feel of the skin.

Glycerin

A humectant that attracts and binds water to the skin, supporting the moisture barrier and locking in hydration for lasting softness and comfort.

Fermented Squalane (from Sugarcane)

A plant-based emollient derived from renewable sugarcane using biotech fermentation. Provides rapid and long-term moisturising effect while reinforcing the skin's protective barrier.

Ashwagandha

An adaptogenic plant that reduces dryness and environmental stress, helping to strengthen the skin barrier against oxidative effects and promote smooth, radiant skin.

Plant Oils (Buchu Leaf & Orange Peel)

A blend of nourishing botanical oils that replenish moisture, soften and comfort stressed skin, providing a burst of hydration to dry, reactive complexions.

Lactic Acid

A gentle alpha hydroxy acid that smooths and refines the skin's surface without over-stripping, enhancing the texture and feel of the skin.

Glycerin

A humectant that attracts and binds water to the skin, supporting the moisture barrier and locking in hydration for lasting softness and comfort.

Fermented Squalane (from Sugarcane)

A plant-based emollient derived from renewable sugarcane using biotech fermentation. Provides rapid and long-term moisturising effect while reinforcing the skin's protective barrier.

Ashwagandha

An adaptogenic plant that reduces dryness and environmental stress, helping to strengthen the skin barrier against oxidative effects and promote smooth, radiant skin.

Plant Oils (Buchu Leaf & Orange Peel)

A blend of nourishing botanical oils that replenish moisture, soften and comfort stressed skin, providing a burst of hydration to dry, reactive complexions.

Lactic Acid

A gentle alpha hydroxy acid that smooths and refines the skin's surface without over-stripping, enhancing the texture and feel of the skin.

Glycerin

A humectant that attracts and binds water to the skin, supporting the moisture barrier and locking in hydration for lasting softness and comfort.

Fermented Squalane (from Sugarcane)

A plant-based emollient derived from renewable sugarcane using biotech fermentation. Provides rapid and long-term moisturising effect while reinforcing the skin's protective barrier.

Ashwagandha

An adaptogenic plant that reduces dryness and environmental stress, helping to strengthen the skin barrier against oxidative effects and promote smooth, radiant skin.

Plant Oils (Buchu Leaf & Orange Peel)

A blend of nourishing botanical oils that replenish moisture, soften and comfort stressed skin, providing a burst of hydration to dry, reactive complexions.

Lactic Acid

A gentle alpha hydroxy acid that smooths and refines the skin's surface without over-stripping, enhancing the texture and feel of the skin.

Glycerin

A humectant that attracts and binds water to the skin, supporting the moisture barrier and locking in hydration for lasting softness and comfort.

Fermented Squalane (from Sugarcane)

A plant-based emollient derived from renewable sugarcane using biotech fermentation. Provides rapid and long-term moisturising effect while reinforcing the skin's protective barrier.

Ashwagandha

An adaptogenic plant that reduces dryness and environmental stress, helping to strengthen the skin barrier against oxidative effects and promote smooth, radiant skin.

Plant Oils (Buchu Leaf & Orange Peel)

A blend of nourishing botanical oils that replenish moisture, soften and comfort stressed skin, providing a burst of hydration to dry, reactive complexions.

Lactic Acid

A gentle alpha hydroxy acid that smooths and refines the skin's surface without over-stripping, enhancing the texture and feel of the skin.

Glycerin

A humectant that attracts and binds water to the skin, supporting the moisture barrier and locking in hydration for lasting softness and comfort.

Fermented Squalane (from Sugarcane)

A plant-based emollient derived from renewable sugarcane using biotech fermentation. Provides rapid and long-term moisturising effect while reinforcing the skin's protective barrier.

Ashwagandha

An adaptogenic plant that reduces dryness and environmental stress, helping to strengthen the skin barrier against oxidative effects and promote smooth, radiant skin.

Plant Oils (Buchu Leaf & Orange Peel)

A blend of nourishing botanical oils that replenish moisture, soften and comfort stressed skin, providing a burst of hydration to dry, reactive complexions.

Lactic Acid

A gentle alpha hydroxy acid that smooths and refines the skin's surface without over-stripping, enhancing the texture and feel of the skin.

Glycerin

A humectant that attracts and binds water to the skin, supporting the moisture barrier and locking in hydration for lasting softness and comfort.

Fermented Squalane (from Sugarcane)

A plant-based emollient derived from renewable sugarcane using biotech fermentation. Provides rapid and long-term moisturising effect while reinforcing the skin's protective barrier.

Ashwagandha

An adaptogenic plant that reduces dryness and environmental stress, helping to strengthen the skin barrier against oxidative effects and promote smooth, radiant skin.

Plant Oils (Buchu Leaf & Orange Peel)

A blend of nourishing botanical oils that replenish moisture, soften and comfort stressed skin, providing a burst of hydration to dry, reactive complexions.

Lactic Acid

A gentle alpha hydroxy acid that smooths and refines the skin's surface without over-stripping, enhancing the texture and feel of the skin.

Glycerin

A humectant that attracts and binds water to the skin, supporting the moisture barrier and locking in hydration for lasting softness and comfort.

Fermented Squalane (from Sugarcane)

A plant-based emollient derived from renewable sugarcane using biotech fermentation. Provides rapid and long-term moisturising effect while reinforcing the skin's protective barrier.

Ashwagandha

An adaptogenic plant that reduces dryness and environmental stress, helping to strengthen the skin barrier against oxidative effects and promote smooth, radiant skin.

Plant Oils (Buchu Leaf & Orange Peel)

A blend of nourishing botanical oils that replenish moisture, soften and comfort stressed skin, providing a burst of hydration to dry, reactive complexions.

Lactic Acid

A gentle alpha hydroxy acid that smooths and refines the skin's surface without over-stripping, enhancing the texture and feel of the skin.

Glycerin

A humectant that attracts and binds water to the skin, supporting the moisture barrier and locking in hydration for lasting softness and comfort.

Fermented Squalane (from Sugarcane)

A plant-based emollient derived from renewable sugarcane using biotech fermentation. Provides rapid and long-term moisturising effect while reinforcing the skin's protective barrier.

Ashwagandha

An adaptogenic plant that reduces dryness and environmental stress, helping to strengthen the skin barrier against oxidative effects and promote smooth, radiant skin.

Plant Oils (Buchu Leaf & Orange Peel)

A blend of nourishing botanical oils that replenish moisture, soften and comfort stressed skin, providing a burst of hydration to dry, reactive complexions.

Lactic Acid

A gentle alpha hydroxy acid that smooths and refines the skin's surface without over-stripping, enhancing the texture and feel of the skin.

Glycerin

A humectant that attracts and binds water to the skin, supporting the moisture barrier and locking in hydration for lasting softness and comfort.

Fermented Squalane (from Sugarcane)

A plant-based emollient derived from renewable sugarcane using biotech fermentation. Provides rapid and long-term moisturising effect while reinforcing the skin's protective barrier.

Ashwagandha

An adaptogenic plant that reduces dryness and environmental stress, helping to strengthen the skin barrier against oxidative effects and promote smooth, radiant skin.

Plant Oils (Buchu Leaf & Orange Peel)

A blend of nourishing botanical oils that replenish moisture, soften and comfort stressed skin, providing a burst of hydration to dry, reactive complexions.

Lactic Acid

A gentle alpha hydroxy acid that smooths and refines the skin's surface without over-stripping, enhancing the texture and feel of the skin.

Glycerin

A humectant that attracts and binds water to the skin, supporting the moisture barrier and locking in hydration for lasting softness and comfort.

Fermented Squalane (from Sugarcane)

A plant-based emollient derived from renewable sugarcane using biotech fermentation. Provides rapid and long-term moisturising effect while reinforcing the skin's protective barrier.

Ashwagandha

An adaptogenic plant that reduces dryness and environmental stress, helping to strengthen the skin barrier against oxidative effects and promote smooth, radiant skin.

Plant Oils (Buchu Leaf & Orange Peel)

A blend of nourishing botanical oils that replenish moisture, soften and comfort stressed skin, providing a burst of hydration to dry, reactive complexions.

Lactic Acid

A gentle alpha hydroxy acid that smooths and refines the skin's surface without over-stripping, enhancing the texture and feel of the skin.

Glycerin

A humectant that attracts and binds water to the skin, supporting the moisture barrier and locking in hydration for lasting softness and comfort.

Fermented Squalane (from Sugarcane)

A plant-based emollient derived from renewable sugarcane using biotech fermentation. Provides rapid and long-term moisturising effect while reinforcing the skin's protective barrier.

Ashwagandha

An adaptogenic plant that reduces dryness and environmental stress, helping to strengthen the skin barrier against oxidative effects and promote smooth, radiant skin.

Plant Oils (Buchu Leaf & Orange Peel)

A blend of nourishing botanical oils that replenish moisture, soften and comfort stressed skin, providing a burst of hydration to dry, reactive complexions.

Lactic Acid

A gentle alpha hydroxy acid that smooths and refines the skin's surface without over-stripping, enhancing the texture and feel of the skin.

Glycerin

A humectant that attracts and binds water to the skin, supporting the moisture barrier and locking in hydration for lasting softness and comfort.

Fermented Squalane (from Sugarcane)

A plant-based emollient derived from renewable sugarcane using biotech fermentation. Provides rapid and long-term moisturising effect while reinforcing the skin's protective barrier.

Ashwagandha

An adaptogenic plant that reduces dryness and environmental stress, helping to strengthen the skin barrier against oxidative effects and promote smooth, radiant skin.

Plant Oils (Buchu Leaf & Orange Peel)

A blend of nourishing botanical oils that replenish moisture, soften and comfort stressed skin, providing a burst of hydration to dry, reactive complexions.

Lactic Acid

A gentle alpha hydroxy acid that smooths and refines the skin's surface without over-stripping, enhancing the texture and feel of the skin.

Glycerin

A humectant that attracts and binds water to the skin, supporting the moisture barrier and locking in hydration for lasting softness and comfort.

Fermented Squalane (from Sugarcane)

A plant-based emollient derived from renewable sugarcane using biotech fermentation. Provides rapid and long-term moisturising effect while reinforcing the skin's protective barrier.

Ashwagandha

An adaptogenic plant that reduces dryness and environmental stress, helping to strengthen the skin barrier against oxidative effects and promote smooth, radiant skin.

Plant Oils (Buchu Leaf & Orange Peel)

A blend of nourishing botanical oils that replenish moisture, soften and comfort stressed skin, providing a burst of hydration to dry, reactive complexions.

Lactic Acid

A gentle alpha hydroxy acid that smooths and refines the skin's surface without over-stripping, enhancing the texture and feel of the skin.

Glycerin

A humectant that attracts and binds water to the skin, supporting the moisture barrier and locking in hydration for lasting softness and comfort.

Fermented Squalane (from Sugarcane)

A plant-based emollient derived from renewable sugarcane using biotech fermentation. Provides rapid and long-term moisturising effect while reinforcing the skin's protective barrier.

Ashwagandha

An adaptogenic plant that reduces dryness and environmental stress, helping to strengthen the skin barrier against oxidative effects and promote smooth, radiant skin.

Plant Oils (Buchu Leaf & Orange Peel)

A blend of nourishing botanical oils that replenish moisture, soften and comfort stressed skin, providing a burst of hydration to dry, reactive complexions.

Lactic Acid

A gentle alpha hydroxy acid that smooths and refines the skin's surface without over-stripping, enhancing the texture and feel of the skin.

Glycerin

A humectant that attracts and binds water to the skin, supporting the moisture barrier and locking in hydration for lasting softness and comfort.

Fermented Squalane (from Sugarcane)

A plant-based emollient derived from renewable sugarcane using biotech fermentation. Provides rapid and long-term moisturising effect while reinforcing the skin's protective barrier.

Ashwagandha

An adaptogenic plant that reduces dryness and environmental stress, helping to strengthen the skin barrier against oxidative effects and promote smooth, radiant skin.

Plant Oils (Buchu Leaf & Orange Peel)

A blend of nourishing botanical oils that replenish moisture, soften and comfort stressed skin, providing a burst of hydration to dry, reactive complexions.

Lactic Acid

A gentle alpha hydroxy acid that smooths and refines the skin's surface without over-stripping, enhancing the texture and feel of the skin.

Glycerin

A humectant that attracts and binds water to the skin, supporting the moisture barrier and locking in hydration for lasting softness and comfort.

Fermented Squalane (from Sugarcane)

A plant-based emollient derived from renewable sugarcane using biotech fermentation. Provides rapid and long-term moisturising effect while reinforcing the skin's protective barrier.

Ashwagandha

An adaptogenic plant that reduces dryness and environmental stress, helping to strengthen the skin barrier against oxidative effects and promote smooth, radiant skin.

Plant Oils (Buchu Leaf & Orange Peel)

A blend of nourishing botanical oils that replenish moisture, soften and comfort stressed skin, providing a burst of hydration to dry, reactive complexions.

Lactic Acid

A gentle alpha hydroxy acid that smooths and refines the skin's surface without over-stripping, enhancing the texture and feel of the skin.

Glycerin

A humectant that attracts and binds water to the skin, supporting the moisture barrier and locking in hydration for lasting softness and comfort.

Fermented Squalane (from Sugarcane)

A plant-based emollient derived from renewable sugarcane using biotech fermentation. Provides rapid and long-term moisturising effect while reinforcing the skin's protective barrier.

Ashwagandha

An adaptogenic plant that reduces dryness and environmental stress, helping to strengthen the skin barrier against oxidative effects and promote smooth, radiant skin.

Plant Oils (Buchu Leaf & Orange Peel)

A blend of nourishing botanical oils that replenish moisture, soften and comfort stressed skin, providing a burst of hydration to dry, reactive complexions.

Lactic Acid

A gentle alpha hydroxy acid that smooths and refines the skin's surface without over-stripping, enhancing the texture and feel of the skin.

Glycerin

A humectant that attracts and binds water to the skin, supporting the moisture barrier and locking in hydration for lasting softness and comfort.

Fermented Squalane (from Sugarcane)

A plant-based emollient derived from renewable sugarcane using biotech fermentation. Provides rapid and long-term moisturising effect while reinforcing the skin's protective barrier.

Ashwagandha

An adaptogenic plant that reduces dryness and environmental stress, helping to strengthen the skin barrier against oxidative effects and promote smooth, radiant skin.

Plant Oils (Buchu Leaf & Orange Peel)

A blend of nourishing botanical oils that replenish moisture, soften and comfort stressed skin, providing a burst of hydration to dry, reactive complexions.

Lactic Acid

A gentle alpha hydroxy acid that smooths and refines the skin's surface without over-stripping, enhancing the texture and feel of the skin.

Glycerin

A humectant that attracts and binds water to the skin, supporting the moisture barrier and locking in hydration for lasting softness and comfort.

Fermented Squalane (from Sugarcane)

A plant-based emollient derived from renewable sugarcane using biotech fermentation. Provides rapid and long-term moisturising effect while reinforcing the skin's protective barrier.

Ashwagandha

An adaptogenic plant that reduces dryness and environmental stress, helping to strengthen the skin barrier against oxidative effects and promote smooth, radiant skin.

Plant Oils (Buchu Leaf & Orange Peel)

A blend of nourishing botanical oils that replenish moisture, soften and comfort stressed skin, providing a burst of hydration to dry, reactive complexions.

Lactic Acid

A gentle alpha hydroxy acid that smooths and refines the skin's surface without over-stripping, enhancing the texture and feel of the skin.

Glycerin

A humectant that attracts and binds water to the skin, supporting the moisture barrier and locking in hydration for lasting softness and comfort.

Fermented Squalane (from Sugarcane)

A plant-based emollient derived from renewable sugarcane using biotech fermentation. Provides rapid and long-term moisturising effect while reinforcing the skin's protective barrier.

Ashwagandha

An adaptogenic plant that reduces dryness and environmental stress, helping to strengthen the skin barrier against oxidative effects and promote smooth, radiant skin.

Plant Oils (Buchu Leaf & Orange Peel)

A blend of nourishing botanical oils that replenish moisture, soften and comfort stressed skin, providing a burst of hydration to dry, reactive complexions.

Lactic Acid

A gentle alpha hydroxy acid that smooths and refines the skin's surface without over-stripping, enhancing the texture and feel of the skin.

Glycerin

A humectant that attracts and binds water to the skin, supporting the moisture barrier and locking in hydration for lasting softness and comfort.

Fermented Squalane (from Sugarcane)

A plant-based emollient derived from renewable sugarcane using biotech fermentation. Provides rapid and long-term moisturising effect while reinforcing the skin's protective barrier.

Ashwagandha

An adaptogenic plant that reduces dryness and environmental stress, helping to strengthen the skin barrier against oxidative effects and promote smooth, radiant skin.

Plant Oils (Buchu Leaf & Orange Peel)

A blend of nourishing botanical oils that replenish moisture, soften and comfort stressed skin, providing a burst of hydration to dry, reactive complexions.

Lactic Acid

A gentle alpha hydroxy acid that smooths and refines the skin's surface without over-stripping, enhancing the texture and feel of the skin.

Glycerin

A humectant that attracts and binds water to the skin, supporting the moisture barrier and locking in hydration for lasting softness and comfort.

Fermented Squalane (from Sugarcane)

A plant-based emollient derived from renewable sugarcane using biotech fermentation. Provides rapid and long-term moisturising effect while reinforcing the skin's protective barrier.

Ashwagandha

An adaptogenic plant that reduces dryness and environmental stress, helping to strengthen the skin barrier against oxidative effects and promote smooth, radiant skin.

Plant Oils (Buchu Leaf & Orange Peel)

A blend of nourishing botanical oils that replenish moisture, soften and comfort stressed skin, providing a burst of hydration to dry, reactive complexions.

Lactic Acid

A gentle alpha hydroxy acid that smooths and refines the skin's surface without over-stripping, enhancing the texture and feel of the skin.

Glycerin

A humectant that attracts and binds water to the skin, supporting the moisture barrier and locking in hydration for lasting softness and comfort.

Fermented Squalane (from Sugarcane)

A plant-based emollient derived from renewable sugarcane using biotech fermentation. Provides rapid and long-term moisturising effect while reinforcing the skin's protective barrier.

Ashwagandha

An adaptogenic plant that reduces dryness and environmental stress, helping to strengthen the skin barrier against oxidative effects and promote smooth, radiant skin.

Plant Oils (Buchu Leaf & Orange Peel)

A blend of nourishing botanical oils that replenish moisture, soften and comfort stressed skin, providing a burst of hydration to dry, reactive complexions.

Lactic Acid

A gentle alpha hydroxy acid that smooths and refines the skin's surface without over-stripping, enhancing the texture and feel of the skin.

Glycerin

A humectant that attracts and binds water to the skin, supporting the moisture barrier and locking in hydration for lasting softness and comfort.

Fermented Squalane (from Sugarcane)

A plant-based emollient derived from renewable sugarcane using biotech fermentation. Provides rapid and long-term moisturising effect while reinforcing the skin's protective barrier.

Ashwagandha

An adaptogenic plant that reduces dryness and environmental stress, helping to strengthen the skin barrier against oxidative effects and promote smooth, radiant skin.

Plant Oils (Buchu Leaf & Orange Peel)

A blend of nourishing botanical oils that replenish moisture, soften and comfort stressed skin, providing a burst of hydration to dry, reactive complexions.

Lactic Acid

A gentle alpha hydroxy acid that smooths and refines the skin's surface without over-stripping, enhancing the texture and feel of the skin.

Glycerin

A humectant that attracts and binds water to the skin, supporting the moisture barrier and locking in hydration for lasting softness and comfort.

Fermented Squalane (from Sugarcane)

A plant-based emollient derived from renewable sugarcane using biotech fermentation. Provides rapid and long-term moisturising effect while reinforcing the skin's protective barrier.

Ashwagandha

An adaptogenic plant that reduces dryness and environmental stress, helping to strengthen the skin barrier against oxidative effects and promote smooth, radiant skin.

Plant Oils (Buchu Leaf & Orange Peel)

A blend of nourishing botanical oils that replenish moisture, soften and comfort stressed skin, providing a burst of hydration to dry, reactive complexions.

Lactic Acid

A gentle alpha hydroxy acid that smooths and refines the skin's surface without over-stripping, enhancing the texture and feel of the skin.

Glycerin

A humectant that attracts and binds water to the skin, supporting the moisture barrier and locking in hydration for lasting softness and comfort.

Fermented Squalane (from Sugarcane)

A plant-based emollient derived from renewable sugarcane using biotech fermentation. Provides rapid and long-term moisturising effect while reinforcing the skin's protective barrier.

Ashwagandha

An adaptogenic plant that reduces dryness and environmental stress, helping to strengthen the skin barrier against oxidative effects and promote smooth, radiant skin.

Plant Oils (Buchu Leaf & Orange Peel)

A blend of nourishing botanical oils that replenish moisture, soften and comfort stressed skin, providing a burst of hydration to dry, reactive complexions.

Lactic Acid

A gentle alpha hydroxy acid that smooths and refines the skin's surface without over-stripping, enhancing the texture and feel of the skin.

Glycerin

A humectant that attracts and binds water to the skin, supporting the moisture barrier and locking in hydration for lasting softness and comfort.

Fermented Squalane (from Sugarcane)

A plant-based emollient derived from renewable sugarcane using biotech fermentation. Provides rapid and long-term moisturising effect while reinforcing the skin's protective barrier.

Ashwagandha

An adaptogenic plant that reduces dryness and environmental stress, helping to strengthen the skin barrier against oxidative effects and promote smooth, radiant skin.

Plant Oils (Buchu Leaf & Orange Peel)

A blend of nourishing botanical oils that replenish moisture, soften and comfort stressed skin, providing a burst of hydration to dry, reactive complexions.

Lactic Acid

A gentle alpha hydroxy acid that smooths and refines the skin's surface without over-stripping, enhancing the texture and feel of the skin.

Glycerin

A humectant that attracts and binds water to the skin, supporting the moisture barrier and locking in hydration for lasting softness and comfort.

Fermented Squalane (from Sugarcane)

A plant-based emollient derived from renewable sugarcane using biotech fermentation. Provides rapid and long-term moisturising effect while reinforcing the skin's protective barrier.

Ashwagandha

An adaptogenic plant that reduces dryness and environmental stress, helping to strengthen the skin barrier against oxidative effects and promote smooth, radiant skin.

Plant Oils (Buchu Leaf & Orange Peel)

A blend of nourishing botanical oils that replenish moisture, soften and comfort stressed skin, providing a burst of hydration to dry, reactive complexions.

Lactic Acid

A gentle alpha hydroxy acid that smooths and refines the skin's surface without over-stripping, enhancing the texture and feel of the skin.

Glycerin

A humectant that attracts and binds water to the skin, supporting the moisture barrier and locking in hydration for lasting softness and comfort.

Fermented Squalane (from Sugarcane)

A plant-based emollient derived from renewable sugarcane using biotech fermentation. Provides rapid and long-term moisturising effect while reinforcing the skin's protective barrier.

Ashwagandha

An adaptogenic plant that reduces dryness and environmental stress, helping to strengthen the skin barrier against oxidative effects and promote smooth, radiant skin.

Plant Oils (Buchu Leaf & Orange Peel)

A blend of nourishing botanical oils that replenish moisture, soften and comfort stressed skin, providing a burst of hydration to dry, reactive complexions.

Lactic Acid

A gentle alpha hydroxy acid that smooths and refines the skin's surface without over-stripping, enhancing the texture and feel of the skin.

Glycerin

A humectant that attracts and binds water to the skin, supporting the moisture barrier and locking in hydration for lasting softness and comfort.

Fermented Squalane (from Sugarcane)

A plant-based emollient derived from renewable sugarcane using biotech fermentation. Provides rapid and long-term moisturising effect while reinforcing the skin's protective barrier.

Ashwagandha

An adaptogenic plant that reduces dryness and environmental stress, helping to strengthen the skin barrier against oxidative effects and promote smooth, radiant skin.

Plant Oils (Buchu Leaf & Orange Peel)

A blend of nourishing botanical oils that replenish moisture, soften and comfort stressed skin, providing a burst of hydration to dry, reactive complexions.

Lactic Acid

A gentle alpha hydroxy acid that smooths and refines the skin's surface without over-stripping, enhancing the texture and feel of the skin.

Glycerin

A humectant that attracts and binds water to the skin, supporting the moisture barrier and locking in hydration for lasting softness and comfort.

Your questions, answered by your NP

BIOME+ Cleansing Comfort Balm - everything you need to know before you buy.

What makes this different from other cleansing balms?

Most cleansing balms do one thing well: dissolve oil-based products like SPF and makeup. The BIOME+ Cleansing Comfort Balm does that while actively supporting the skin's microbiome and barrier function at the same time — which is a genuinely different category of product. The fermented squalane at the heart of the formula isn't simply a skin-identical emollient: derived from 100% renewable sugarcane using biotech fermentation, it's optimised to reinforce the skin's protective barrier as it cleanses, so the barrier is in a better state after cleansing than before it. Ashwagandha, an adaptogenic root extract, reduces moisture loss and environmental stress on the skin during the cleanse. Buchu leaf and orange peel oils release a burst of botanical moisture that comforts dry and reactive skin in real time. Lactic acid at a gentle concentration refines the skin's surface without over-exfoliating. Glycerin holds hydration throughout. The texture is the other thing that sets it apart — a true balm-to-milk hybrid that applies with the slip and melt of a balm and rinses as a light milk without any oily residue. No stripping, no tightness, no compromise. For sensitive, dry, and barrier-compromised skin, it's the cleanser I reach for when nothing else is working.

Is BIOME+ Cleansing Comfort Balm suitable for sensitive skin?

It's specifically designed for sensitive, reactive, and barrier-compromised skin, and the formula reflects that commitment from the ground up. No sulfates, no synthetic fragrance, no harsh preservatives, no high-concentration exfoliating acids. The fermented squalane and glycerin actively support barrier function as you cleanse — the opposite of most cleansers, which reduce barrier integrity temporarily even when gentle. Ashwagandha provides adaptogenic stress protection. The lactic acid is present at a refining rather than resurfacing concentration — enough to smooth the surface, not enough to sensitise. The INCI does contain citrus-derived oils (orange peel, mandarin orange) and limonene, which appear in many cosmetic products and are very well tolerated by most sensitive skin clients, but are worth noting if you have a documented citrus allergy. The product is certified vegan, non-comedogenic, and cruelty-free. If your skin is currently at its most reactive — compromised barrier, active flare, post-treatment — this is one of the few cleansers I'd confidently recommend during that window.

How do I use it — and what does the balm-to-milk transformation actually mean?

Apply to dry skin — not wet skin — and massage gently for at least one minute. On dry skin, the balm melts into an oil that dissolves makeup, SPF, and pollution buildup without any friction or dragging. When you introduce water, the formula transforms: the oils emulsify into a lightweight, milky rinse that lifts all residue cleanly from the skin without leaving an oily film or requiring multiple rinses. Tissue off or rinse with lukewarm water — both work. Morning and evening use is fine. As the first step in a double-cleanse, it's exceptional: the balm removes the outer layer of makeup, SPF, and environmental residue so that the second cleanse — whether a gel, foam, or water-based cleanser — can work on the skin itself rather than fighting through product buildup. For clients who prefer a single-cleanser evening routine, it stands alone effectively for all but the heaviest makeup or SPF coverage.

When will I see results?

The immediate experience is the most striking thing about this product — skin feels different straight away. After the first use, the absence of tightness or dryness that most cleansers produce is immediately noticeable, and skin feels genuinely soft and comfortable rather than simply clean. For clients who have been using harsher or stripping cleansers, the first week on the BIOME+ balm often brings a visible reduction in baseline redness and dryness, simply from removing the repeated barrier disruption of the previous cleanser. The cumulative microbiome and barrier benefits — a more resilient, less reactive skin that tolerates actives better and flares less frequently — build over four to six weeks of consistent use. For clients who are simultaneously using treatment actives, a non-stripping cleanser at this level makes a measurable difference to how well those actives perform, because the barrier they're working through is consistently in better condition.

Can I use it if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?

Yes — and with genuine confidence rather than the qualified answers I give for some products. The BIOME+ Cleansing Comfort Balm contains no retinoids, no high-concentration AHAs, no salicylic acid, and no actives that raise pregnancy or breastfeeding safety concerns. The fermented squalane, ashwagandha extract, plant oils, glycerin, lactic acid at refining concentration, and tocopherol are all considered safe for topical use during pregnancy. The citrus-derived oils and limonene present in the formula are at concentrations typical of cosmetic cleansing products and well within accepted safety parameters. For pregnant clients who experience increased skin sensitivity, dryness, or barrier disruption — all common during pregnancy — this is one of the cleansers I'd most readily recommend.

Is this the right cleanser if I'm also using strong active serums like retinol or AHAs?

Yes — and it's arguably the most important product choice you can make if you're using strong actives. The logic is straightforward: retinol, AHAs, and other resurfacing actives work by altering barrier function. A cleanser that compounds that barrier disruption twice daily creates a cumulative deficit that limits how much your actives can actually achieve before the skin starts reacting. The BIOME+ Cleansing Comfort Balm is designed to be barrier-supportive at the cleansing step, which means your actives are working on skin that has a consistent, intact baseline — not skin that's already been partially compromised by the step before them. Clients who switch to a barrier-friendly cleanser while using the AGELESS serum or a retinol typically find their skin tolerates the active better, builds tolerance more quickly, and maintains a calmer baseline between applications.

How long does a tube last?

At once or twice-daily use with a coin-sized amount per application, the 120ml tube lasts approximately two to three months. The balm texture is concentrated — a little spreads a long way once it melts on contact with skin — so most clients find they use less than they expect. At twice-daily use as a double-cleanse first step (where you might use slightly less per application than for a standalone cleanse), the tube stretches toward the three-month mark.

Is it worth $74.95 for a cleanser?

The question worth asking is what happens to everything after the cleanser if the cleanser isn't right. A stripping cleanser used twice daily over weeks compromises the barrier, increases baseline reactivity, and reduces how effectively every treatment product that follows it can work — you're effectively taxing your entire routine at the first step. The BIOME+ Cleansing Comfort Balm replaces that tax with a net positive: fermented squalane and glycerin actively reinforcing barrier function, ashwagandha reducing environmental stress, and a formula that leaves skin in better condition than before cleansing. For clients investing in active serums, professional treatments, and a considered routine, a barrier-supporting cleanser isn't a luxury step — it's the foundation that determines what the rest of the routine can achieve. At two to three months per tube, the daily cost is modest for a step that runs twice a day. My 30-day results guarantee means you try it without risk.

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