The full review

Melt-Away Deep Cleansing Balm review: my honest take

ReviewCompareRoutineIngredientsTipsFAQs

Melt-Away Deep Cleansing Balm is SeneGence’s first cleansing step. SeneGence says it dissolves stubborn makeup and pollutants, so your regular cleanser only has to deal with skin. It’s listed for all skin types, and hydration is part of its brief, so it’s meant to leave skin comfortable rather than stripped. If you wear long-wear makeup daily, that first step matters.

Let the balm do the hard work so your cleanser only has to clean skin.

The formula is built on SenePlex+, which SeneGence describes as helping reduce signs of aging while moisturizing, with marula, rosehip and shea. It’s a balm, so it feels richer than a liquid remover. The trade-off is time: it’s an extra step, and you’ll still want your 3 in 1 Cleanser after it. If you wear light makeup, a remover may be all you need.

At $60 for 2.6 oz, it costs more than SeneGence’s removers. Fooops! Dual Phase Color Remover is $23 and made for SeneGence makeup, including waterproof mascara. Fooops! Wipes are $27 and easy to throw in a bag. Choose Melt-Away if you want the removal step to double as a nourishing one.

Melt-Away vs Fooops! Dual Phase vs Fooops! Wipes: which remover should you get?

	Melt-Away Deep Cleansing Balm My pick	Fooops! Dual Phase Color Remover	Fooops! Color Removing Wipes
Format	Cleansing balm	Two-phase liquid (shake it)	Wipes
Made for	Stubborn makeup and pollutants	SeneGence makeup, incl. waterproof mascara	Removing color on the go
Extras	SenePlex+, marula, rosehip, shea	Conditions	Biodegradable, oil-free
Price	$60	$23	$27
Pick it if	You want removal plus nourishment	You want a low-cost remover	You want grab-and-go removal

Where it fits in your evening routine

1Melt-Away Balmyou are here23 in 1 Cleansersecond cleanse3Facial Resurfacerexfoliate4Evening Moisturizermoisturize

SeneGence’s evening order starts with makeup removal, then 3 in 1 Cleanser, Facial Resurfacer, optional serums and Evening Moisturizer. Melt-Away is that first removal step. The Normal to Dry versions are shown; swap in the cleanser and moisturizer for your skin type.

What’s in it, in plain words

• SenePlex+: SeneGence’s proprietary complex, described as helping reduce signs of aging while moisturizing.
• Marula: a plant oil in the formula.
• Rosehip: another plant ingredient in the formula, alongside marula.
• Shea butter: a plant butter that adds hydration.

My tips

❦

Melt-Away Deep Cleansing Balm FAQs

How do you use Melt-Away Deep Cleansing Balm?

Use it as the first step at night. Work it over your makeup to break it down, rinse, then follow with your 3 in 1 Cleanser. SeneGence describes it as the first cleansing step.

Is Melt-Away good for dry skin?

It’s listed for all skin types, and hydration is one of its stated focuses, with SenePlex+, marula, rosehip and shea. Dry skin is a good match; follow it with the Dry 3 in 1 Cleanser.

Melt-Away vs Fooops!: what's the difference?

Melt-Away is a $60 balm that also moisturizes. Fooops! Dual Phase is a $23 liquid remover made for SeneGence makeup, including waterproof mascara. Both come before your cleanser.

Do I still need a cleanser after Melt-Away?

Yes. SeneGence calls it the first cleansing step, so your 3 in 1 Cleanser comes next, then Facial Resurfacer and moisturizer.

Will it take off long-wear makeup?

SeneGence says it dissolves stubborn makeup and pollutants. For LipSense specifically, Ooops! Remover is the dedicated lip product, and it’s only $12.