Take the Day Off™ Charcoal Cleansing Balm 125ml

I've used the original version of this for years and it's been great - so easy to remove all of my makeup. This one is not good for removing makeup - I have to leave it on for so long and rub so much and even after that I have panda eyes straight away. My eyes also itch - not sure whether that's the product or the fact that my makeup isn't being washed away completely. It's super difficult to wash off completely. Really disappointed that I have a lot of the jar left, especially as it's not cheap.

I've used the original version of this for years and it's been great - so easy to remove all of my makeup. This one is not good for removing makeup - I have to leave it on for so long and rub so much and even after that I have panda eyes straight away. My eyes also itch - not sure whether that's the product or the fact that my makeup isn't being washed away completely. It's super difficult to wash off completely. Really disappointed that I have a lot of the jar left, especially as it's not cheap.

I had a sample sized pot for some time and when I ran out of my usual cleaner I went to my drawer of Clinique goodies and dug this out. Quite a surprise with the texture at first but quickly realised that it does indeed turn to a soft balm as I massaged onto skin. I love this product as it is so lovely to use I now massage my face as part of my night routine and both my skin and my stress levels have improved. Thank you Clinique for a great gift.

I had a sample sized pot for some time and when I ran out of my usual cleaner I went to my drawer of Clinique goodies and dug this out. Quite a surprise with the texture at first but quickly realised that it does indeed turn to a soft balm as I massaged onto skin. I love this product as it is so lovely to use I now massage my face as part of my night routine and both my skin and my stress levels have improved. Thank you Clinique for a great gift.

I have very oily skin. I'd been using the clear cleansing balm but the charcoal version came out, so opted for that. It didn't really make any difference to my skin in terms of controlling oil. I find it hard to wash off. If it gets on your clothes or towels it stains (but does wash out) and leave stains on the sink which is a pain to wash down. I'll only buy the clear version in the future.

I have very oily skin. I'd been using the clear cleansing balm but the charcoal version came out, so opted for that. It didn't really make any difference to my skin in terms of controlling oil. I find it hard to wash off. If it gets on your clothes or towels it stains (but does wash out) and leave stains on the sink which is a pain to wash down. I'll only buy the clear version in the future.

I had my doubts about this, so black and gloopy, but stuck with it and now, after just a few weeks of use, it has made a huge difference to my skin which now looks much fresher and clearer than before. Excellent results!

I had my doubts about this, so black and gloopy, but stuck with it and now, after just a few weeks of use, it has made a huge difference to my skin which now looks much fresher and clearer than before. Excellent results!

I bought this by mistake because I thought it was the original! However after using only once I noticed a huge difference in my clogged pores. I've tried so many different products and this is the only one that's cleansed them properly and made my skin look clear. Again this is only after one use so can't wait for the results after I've used it for a whole!

I bought this by mistake because I thought it was the original! However after using only once I noticed a huge difference in my clogged pores. I've tried so many different products and this is the only one that's cleansed them properly and made my skin look clear. Again this is only after one use so can't wait for the results after I've used it for a whole!

I didn't like this... I got a sample tub and gave it a whirl, but I would not spend money on this. I don't like the "balm" nature of the product; I much prefer Liz Earle's Cleanse and Polish lotion texturally. It takes some effort to pick up enough product to wash your face, without digging into it. I didn't like the smell. The charcoal comes through in an unpleasant way. That said, I'm giving it 3 stars because it did do an indisputably fantastic job melting my make up. My skin didn't feel particularly moisturised afterwards - but that's not super surprising for an oily skin product... Will eventually finish my sample. But not one I'd recommend...

I didn't like this... I got a sample tub and gave it a whirl, but I would not spend money on this. I don't like the "balm" nature of the product; I much prefer Liz Earle's Cleanse and Polish lotion texturally. It takes some effort to pick up enough product to wash your face, without digging into it. I didn't like the smell. The charcoal comes through in an unpleasant way. That said, I'm giving it 3 stars because it did do an indisputably fantastic job melting my make up. My skin didn't feel particularly moisturised afterwards - but that's not super surprising for an oily skin product... Will eventually finish my sample. But not one I'd recommend...

Being a big fan of the existing cleansing balm, I decided to try the charcoal one when it was released. I've been very disappointed with it and wouldn't purchase it again. I'll revert to the normal one. I just don't find it as effective as the original one.

Being a big fan of the existing cleansing balm, I decided to try the charcoal one when it was released. I've been very disappointed with it and wouldn't purchase it again. I'll revert to the normal one. I just don't find it as effective as the original one.