The Cleansing Balm
Barrier-respecting cleansing, refined.
The Cleansing Balm is a luxurious balm-to-oil cleanser that gently dissolves makeup, dirt, and impurities without disrupting the skin’s natural barrier. Formulated with nourishing oils and botanical extracts, it leaves the skin feeling soft, hydrated, and refreshed. Powered by TFC8®.
TFC8® Technology is Augustinus Bader’s patented complex of amino acids, vitamins, and peptides that guides key nutrients to skin cells, supporting renewal from within. Backed by over 30 years of research, it’s the powerhouse behind the brand’s transformative results—helping visibly improve tone, texture, and resilience.
- Deeply, yet gently cleanses skin, removing impurities, waterproof makeup and excess oil without stripping or drying the skin
- Nourishes and conditions skin, leaving it soft, smooth and plump
- Helps soothe dry, irritated, red skin
- Leaves skin looking refreshed and rejuvenated
- 100% agree makeup and grime is effortlessly removed
- 98% agree skin feels deeply nourished and conditioned
- 96% agree skin looks smooth and plump
- 98% agree skin feels calm and soothed
- 98% agree skin feels soft and smooth
May be used as a complete cleanser on its own, or as the first step in a double cleanse regimen, followed by The Cream Cleansing Gel or The Foaming Cleanser.
- Use fingertips to massage a pea-sized amount of The Cleansing Balm into dry skin, paying special attention to areas where dirt, oil and stubborn makeup accumulate.
- Add water to emulsify, and continue to massage.
- Pat skin dry before continuing with the rest of your Augustinus Bader skincare regimen.
- TFC8® (Trigger Factor Complex 8) – A patented blend of natural amino acids, high-grade vitamins, and synthesized molecules naturally found in skin. Supports cellular renewal, visibly reduces signs of aging, and improves skin tone and texture.
- Avocado Oil – Rich in omega fatty acids and vitamins A, D, and E to deeply nourish and soften skin while supporting barrier function.
- Olive Fruit Oil – Antioxidant-rich oil that helps to hydrate and protect the skin from free radical damage.
- Grape Seed Oil – Lightweight oil with anti-inflammatory properties that help soothe and calm the skin while delivering moisture.
- Sunflower Seed Oil – Non-comedogenic oil that hydrates, reinforces the skin barrier, and supports healing.
- Squalane – Plant-derived emollient that mimics natural skin oils, helping to lock in moisture and improve elasticity.
- Bisabolol – A soothing compound derived from chamomile that helps reduce redness and irritation.
- Vitamin E (Tocopherol) – A powerful antioxidant that helps to protect skin from environmental stress and improve moisture retention.
FULL INGREDIENTS:
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Wax, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Squalane, C10-18 Triglycerides, Phytosterols, Bisabolol, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Glyceryl Stearate, Sorbitan Oleate, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Glycerin, Aqua/Water, Lecithin (Soybean), Pentylene Glycol, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Xanthan Gum, Butylene Glycol, Arginine, Phenylalanine, Glycine, Lysine, Sisymbrium Irio Seed Oil, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Hydroxide, Oligopeptide-4, Oligopeptide-177.
Augustinus Bader skincare is formulated with high potency botanicals and bio-engineered clean actives, where possible, to reduce environmental impact.
100% vegan. Formulated without irritants, gluten, GMOs, parabens, synthetic fragrance, sulfates (SLS & SLES), silicones, DEA, heavy metals, talc, and petrolatum/paraffin/mineral oil.
The Cleansing Balm has undergone clinical trials demonstrating its effectiveness in gently cleansing the skin without disrupting the skin barrier. The brand adheres to rigorous testing standards to ensure product safety and performance.




