I prefer balms to oils because I enjoy the luxurious meltiness of the balms, and my dry skin gets a better skinfeel. On most days I double cleanse just to get sunscreen and dirt off, as I actually don’t wear a whole lot of makeup, but when I do wear makeup, I find that this balm takes off eyeliner, lip tint, matte lippie, and cushion foundation even before I emulsify it.