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Korean Cleansing Balms and Oils for Acne-Prone Skin

The first step of a double cleanse. Oil-based cleansers dissolve sunscreen and makeup that water-based cleansers leave behind, then emulsify and rinse away.

For acne-prone skin, look for non-comedogenic textures and actives that keep pores clear, such as BHA, azelaic acid and niacinamide. These are the cleansing balms and oils whose brands recommend them for acne-prone skin.

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Price, the actives in each formula, and whether it passes our fungal acne check.

ProductPriceActivesFungal acne safe
AnuaHeartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil$10.89200 mLNone of the tracked actives—
HeimishAll Clean Balm$14.40120 mLNone of the tracked actives—
Ma:nyoPure Soybean Cleansing Oil$18.34200 mLNone of the tracked actives—
HeimishAll Clean Balm (Mandarin)$14.11120 mLNone of the tracked actives—

Prices come from our partner retailers and refresh daily. Ingredient checks read the published ingredient list and are not medical advice; formulas change, so check the packaging.