Dr.Althea
Dr.Althea Pore Refresh Grinding Cleansing Balm, 50ml
Dr.Althea Pore Refresh Grinding Cleansing Balm, 50ml
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Product Details
Product Details
- Balm-to-oil cleanser formulated with green tea extract and rice bran oil
- Designed to dissolve makeup and sunscreen as a first-step cleanse
- Also contains guaiazulene and aloe extract
- Size: 50ml / 1.69 fl oz
Ingredients
Ingredients
Full Ingredients (INCI): Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Synthetic Wax, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, PEG-10 Isostearate, Polyglyceryl-2 Oleate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Glycine Soja Oil, Water, Carbonated Water, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf/Flower Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Glycerin, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Glyceryl Oleate Citrate, Butylene Glycol, Tocopherol, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Sodium Guaiazulene Sulfonate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol.
Key Ingredients: Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Sodium Guaiazulene Sulfonate, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract
Note: Ingredients are subject to change at the manufacturer's discretion. For the most complete and up-to-date list, please refer to your product packaging.
How to Use
How to Use
Rotate the base to dispense an appropriate amount. Gently massage onto dry skin using rolling motions to dissolve makeup and sunscreen, gradually adding water to emulsify. Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water.
Refund & Return
Refund & Return
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- Standard Shipping Time: 1–3 Business Days
- Next Day Delivery: Next Business Day for eligible orders placed before 4:00 PM
Estimated Standard Delivery: 1–4 Business Days
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Balm cleansers are formulated to melt on contact with skin, shifting from a solid or semi-solid texture into an oil that dissolves makeup, sunscreen and sebum before a water-based cleanser follows. Dr.Althea's Pore Refresh Grinding Cleansing Balm fits this format, built around green tea extract and rice bran oil as its primary base, alongside guaiazulene, a compound naturally derived from botanical sources and used here for its characteristic blue-green tint and its association with calming formulations.
As a first-cleanse step, a balm like this is designed to work specifically on oil-based residue — sunscreen, makeup and the day's accumulated sebum — that a water-based cleanser alone does not fully remove. This "double cleansing" approach, using an oil or balm cleanser followed by a foam or gel cleanser, is a well-established convention in Korean skincare routines, and the "grinding" texture reference in this product's name points to its semi-solid, massageable consistency before it emulsifies with water.
Within a routine, this balm is applied to dry skin, massaged to dissolve makeup and sunscreen, then emulsified with water and rinsed before a second, water-based cleanser follows. Customers who wear daily sunscreen or makeup — a near-universal habit in the UAE given daily sun exposure — are the typical audience for a balm cleanser like this as the first step of an evening routine.