I have used this for a few weeks now and it works well in taking your makeup off. I have to follow up with a second cleanser because I don't like the slight film that is left on my skin after emulsifying the balm but I do that anyways so it doesn't bother me that much. It is comparable to the Heimish cleansing balm and both do their jobs well but I think the packaging and texture of the Banila co. loses out to the Heimish one for me.