JUNGSAEMMOOL Clean Start Dtoxeed Oil Balm

12:10:00 AM mandy 0 Comments

Of the cleansing balms I have tried, heck even of all the cleansing oils, the JUNGSAEMMOOL Clean Start Dtoxeed Oil Balm is the most expensive for the amount it has. I took a risk in ordering it when it was a fresh release, only a few months old. No reviews. No research. Blindly following my budding trust for JSM Beauty. Luckily this balm did not disturb that trust and, in fact, reassured me of the quality in her products. The important question becomes: is it worth the price tag and overseas order?



JUNGSAEMMOOL's description:

Deep cleansing with 71% of natural vegetable oil
Natural olive oil provides a mild and moist deep cleansing effect.

Powerful cleansing effect with fine cleansing particle!
Transparent Gelatinization System (TGS) which makes excess natural oil transparent and stabilized is applied to fine cleansing particles. The particle melts softly on the skin and allows powerful cleansing effect.

Make up & pore deep cleansing
Wild a mild formula oil balm, dissolve dead skin cells and express a healthy-looking complexion.

Return to pure skin
Moringa seed extracts, patented with superior detergency, recover skin to pure and clean natural tone.

Mild formula
Completed skin irritation test. Mineral oil-free. 7 parabens-free (methylparaben, ethylparaben, propylparaben, isopropylparaben, butylparaben, isobutlparaben, p-hydroxybenzoic acid).

Directions
With a provided spatula, take an appropriate amount and apply on the face. Massage gently to remove makeup and rinse well with lukewarm water - secondary cleansing is not necessary.

*This products melts fast with body temperature. Depending on the temperature, plant-derived oil may form water droplets on the surface. Such phenomena does not affect the quality of the product, and it is safe to use.

Ingredients
OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) FRUIT OIL, PEG-20 GLYCERYL TRIISOSTEARATE, OCTYLDODECANOL, DEXTRIN PALMITATE, DIBUTYL ETHYLHEXANOYL GLUTAMIDE, DIBUTYL LAUROYL GLUTAMIDE, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, ROSA CANINA FRUIT OIL, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL, ARGANIA SPINOSA (ARGAN) KERNEL OIL, ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS (ROSEMARY) LEAF OIL, SILICA DIMETHYL SILYLATE, DEXTRIN PALMITATE/ETHYLHEXANOATE, WATER, MORINGA OLEIFERA SEED EXTRACT, MALTODEXTRIN, NELUMBO NUCIFERA (LOTUS FLOWER) SEED EXTRACT, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, FRAGRANCE

Balm 90 g / 3.17 oz

JSM Beauty (Korean retail): ₩42,000
JSM Beauty (USA retail): USD $46.26

Packaging

A hefty frosted glass jar with a plastic screw-on lid. Comes with a small spatula and has a seal/stopper. It comes in two layers of cardboard and paper boxing assumingly due to the weight. This isn't something to be traveling with but feels and looks luxurious on the countertop. I would have preferred if it had a flip-top lid instead but that is a rarity in the cleansing balm world.

Color, Texture, Finish, & Scent

Clear and hard-type balm. If you can imagine transparent butter, this is what the JUNGSAEMMOOL balm would be. It has to be scraped out. It isn't immediately soft like the "sorbet" balms are, think Banila Co., Clinique, and heimish. Once body heat is introduced this cleansing balm becomes just like any other and spreads very easily.

I can't place my finger on but there is a scent. It sometimes reminds me of what the 100% facial oils and other times it seems citrusy (even though there is no citrus oil nor extract in there). It isn't overpowering for me and the smell doesn't linger. For those who are sensitive, do note that fragrance is an included ingredient.

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

I had no idea JUNGSAEMMOOL actually says a second cleanse isn't necessary after using this cleansing balm. I wouldn't have believed it until I actually gave it a try shortly after discovering the claim. Now I can see why—the balm rinses off easily with no residue, everything is removed, doesn't leave the skin feeling stripped, and I could sit for a long time without moisturizing before my skin gets parched. These are also reasons why I have come to like this balm so much. I never realized because I am in the habit of always doing a second cleanse therefore never giving the chance to see if it leaves a residue nor dries my face out.

*As with previous cleansing balms I have tried, they aren't very good at removing fresh waterproof pen eyeliner, deep colored lipsticks which stain, and lip tints. All the cleansing balms and oils seem to do just fine against makeup that has worn down and mixed with facial oils.

Finishing the jar too quickly because it had a lesser amount had always been my biggest concern. Despite there only being 90 ml of product, versus 100+ ml, this jar of cleansing balm still lasted a good few months. I guess I inadvertently scoop less product out due to its harder texture.

If the Clean Start Dtoxeed Oil Balm was easier to get a hold of, say Peach & Lily expanded her JUNGSAEMMOOL curation, I would seriously consider a repurchase. However, since it is only available via JSM Beauty website which has expensive shipping fees for orders under USD $150 it isn't something I can buy without doing a massive haul. I could see all skin types liking this. This gets the job done well but whether it is worth double the price is questionable. Splurging on a cleansing balm once in a while isn't too bad though.