What do reviews say about acne?

NBC Select picks it as best for acne-prone skin.

What do reviews say about waterproof?

It breaks down stubborn makeup and sunscreen, per NBC Select.

What do reviews say about oily?

NBC Select notes it does not feel oily on skin.

Beauty & Skincare · Cleansers · 3,743 reviews · 2 sources

Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm

Best for: Melting makeup and sunscreenPremium

A gentle cleansing balm that melts stubborn makeup and sunscreen without a greasy feel, suited even to acne-prone skin.

Tracking since Sep 2026

Buy if

You wear long-wear makeup or SPF
You want a gentle first cleanse

Skip if

You want a cheap cleanser
You skip makeup and sunscreen

How it scores

Gentleness9.0

Efficacy9.0

Price

$44

You pay for: 3.8 oz Ulta price

Reviewed Sep 2026 · 0 new reviews since · score unchanged

What people love

Most mentioned by reviewers

Makeup removalMelts stubborn makeup

Non-greasyNo heavy, oily feel

Acne-proneDerm-backed for breakouts

What people complain about

Most mentioned by reviewers

Mixed4% give it three stars

Low ratings4% rate it one star

Two stars3% give it two stars

Reviewers disagree on

Gentle, effectiveCosts more than drugstore

Alternatives

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Sources

Ulta
NBC Select
Reviewed Sep 2026

AI summary of public reviews, not a recommendation.