Keep balm and carry on

Some super-saturating cleansers to protect against the drying effects of the winter weather

REN’s rose-infused cleansing balm is made with vegan ingredients, including almond oil for a deep clean, and lecithin from soybeans to nourish eyelashes and brows. Gently rub between your palms then massage on to dry skin, before adding warm water to lather into a rich milk. Wipe off residue with a damp cloth. REN Rosa Centifolia No.1 Purity Cleansing Balm, £23, renskincare.com

Formulated with clove, eucalyptus, hops and Egyptian chamomile, this deep cleansing balm removes stubborn make-up without stripping moisture. The included muslin cloth also helps to exfoliate, tone and improve circulation. EVE LOM Cleanser, £55, Space NK

Not just a cleanser, this multi-use balm can also be used as an overnight mask. Enriched with vitamins A, C and E, the formula aims to boost skin luminosity. Get ready to glow! Charlotte Tilbury Multi-Miracle Glow, £45, charlottetilbury.com

This honey-like balm nourishes and rejuvenates, while dissolving make-up and regulating the skin’s oil production. Starting as a balm, the product melts into an oil then a milky emulsion when mixed with water. Darphin Aromatic Cleansing Balm, £35, lookfantastic.com

Suitable for vegetarians and vegans, the key ingredients in this moisturising balm are argan, sacha inchi and angelica oils. Perfect for dry or mature skin, it comes with a 100% cotton muslin cloth. Elemental Herbology Purify And Soothe Facial Cleansing Balm with Muslin Cloth, £30, elementalherbology.com

The key ingredient here is skinSense’s signature Linefill, an anti-wrinkle complex derived from cold-pressed sesame seed oil. After a thorough cleanse, your skin will feel plump and smooth. skinSense Gentle Cleansing Balm, £28, skinsense.co.uk