Zero-Friction Removal for Waterproof SPF & Makeup
Melts waterproof makeup and sunscreen. No tugging. No film.
🫧 Lifts waterproof makeup and SPF in one step
🫧 Rinses clean, never greasy
🫧 Leaves skin soft and ready for serum
Zero-Friction Removal for Waterproof SPF & Makeup
The Bio-Compatible Answer: Aggressively rubbing the skin with alcohol-based makeup wipes or micellar waters causes micro-tears and accelerates aging around the delicate eye area. Bio-compatible melting balms instantly dissolve heavy foundation, waterproof mascara, and mineral SPF on contact, providing a zero-friction cleanse that rinses away completely clean.
The Problem: The Tug-and-Pull of Legacy Removers
Your evening cleanse shouldn't be a physical battle. Traditional water-based cleansers cannot break down the complex polymers found in waterproof mascara or the heavy zinc-oxide filters in modern sunscreens.
Because they fail to dissolve these ingredients, consumers resort to aggressive rubbing, harsh alcohol-based makeup wipes, or cotton pads soaked in micellar water. This daily tug-and-pull destroys the delicate skin around the eyes, accelerating the formation of fine lines, causing lash fallout, and leaving a stubborn film of makeup trapped in the pores.
The Solution: Chemical Dissolution, Not Physical Force
To remove heavy, water-resistant layers without damaging the skin, you must use chemistry, not friction.
A bio-compatible cleansing balm uses a matrix of plant-based lipids. When massaged onto dry skin, these lipids bind directly to the waxes and pigments in your makeup and SPF, breaking their structural bonds instantly. The makeup simply melts. When you add warm water, the entire mixture emulsifies and rinses down the drain, requiring absolutely zero scrubbing.
How the Boho Cleansing Balm Outperforms Wipes
The Boho Cleansing Balm acts as Phase 1 of The Bohemia Skin System, providing flawless removal for daily makeup wearers:
- Effortless Melting: Safflower and Jojoba oils do the heavy lifting, instantly liquefying stubborn eye makeup and long-wear foundation.
- Protects the Eye Area: The zero-friction glide means you no longer have to pull at the delicate skin around your eyes, helping to prevent premature aging and irritation.
- The Perfect Canvas: By completely removing the barrier of SPF and makeup without leaving a greasy film, your skin is perfectly prepped to absorb the active ingredients in Kay's Glow Serum (Phase 2).
A deep clean that comforts. This buttery balm dissolves stubborn makeup and SPF while restoring your natural barrier, making it the ultimate fresh start for sensitive skin.
Benefits
- Lifts long-wear makeup and SPF without tugging (safflower & jojoba oils bind to oil-based impurities)
- Clears pores yet keeps skin cushiony, never tight (vitamin E plus phospholipids support the barrier)
- Calms visible redness and suits sensitive or breakout-prone skin (omega-rich argan oil soothes)
- Rinses clean, no film, so Kay’s Glow Serum and Infinite Aura Moisturizer can work even better
Hero actives
- Safflower oil dissolves stubborn makeup
- Jojoba oil balances sebum, mimics skin’s natural oils
- Vitamin E guards against free-radical stress
- Argan oil nourishes and comforts
- Phospholipids lock in lasting moisture
How to use
- On dry skin, massage a dime-size scoop until makeup melts.
- Add warm water to emulsify, then rinse.
- Follow with Kay’s Glow Serum (treat) and Infinite Aura Moisturizer (seal).
Need help?
Frequently Asked Questions
No. This is a highly efficient, all-in-one first cleanse. The melting balm phase effortlessly dissolves all traces of eye makeup, replacing the need for separate liquid removers or wipes that dehydrate the skin.
With dry hands, gently massage a dime-sized amount of balm directly over dry closed eyelids and lashes. Let the oils break down the mascara for a few seconds. Add warm water to your fingertips to turn the balm into a milk, and gently rinse away.
No. When properly emulsified with warm water, the Boho Cleansing Balm rinses away completely clean. It leaves no heavy, greasy film on the skin and no cloudy residue over your eyes.
Written by Holly Tanella, Master Esthetician & Founder of Bohemia Skin.
Why rinsing clean matters
- Waterproof ready: Balm binds to waxes and pigments, so mascara slides off.
- No residue: Emulsifies with water for a clean rinse and easy second cleanse.
- Comfort finish: Vitamin E and phospholipids keep skin cushioned, not tight.
How to remove makeup in 30 seconds
1. Massage a dime-size on dry skin and lashes.
2. Add water to turn it milky.
3. Rinse. Double cleanse if you like.
“Cleansing balms are a pro-recommended method for waterproof mascara.”
Ingredients that do the heavy lifting
Safflower and jojoba dissolve long-wear makeup. Vitamin E and phospholipids leave skin comfortable. Argan adds a soft after-feel.
Bohemia Skin vs popular brands
| Feature | Boho Cleansing Balm (2 oz $29.99) | Farmacy (100ml $39) | Clinique (125ml $44) | Elemis (100g $72) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rinses clean | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Waterproof makeup | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Sensitive-friendly | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Price per oz | $14.99 | $11.70 | $10.06 | $20.48 |
Clean pores, soft finish
Results show a fresh, non-tight finish. No filters.
Before The System
After 2–4 weeks of consistent use
Let customers speak for us
This is one of the best products for my very sensitive skin. I love it and it doesn’t break me out, but keeps my face hydrated and feeling healthy. 10/10 would recommend to a friend.
I am obsessed with this moisturizer. I have repurchased this product now 4x and my skin LOVES it. I pair this with the system - barrier renewal cream and lays glow serum and feel like my skin looks amazing and luminous under makeup or without. I can easily use a tinted sunscreen on top only and feel confident. I use this product most frequently of the 3 and replace it much quicker!
Kay’s glow serum is AMAZING AND GIVES SO MUCH GLOW, MAKE YOUR SKIN SOFT AND DEFINITELY HELPING THE ACNE HORMONAL MIXED TOGETHER WITH INFINITE AURA!!!! Kay is my icon and induce her and Tay’s TikTok at the time and on boho med spa on YouTube!!!! Kay is literally a true genius to make this amazing serum for everyone in the whole world!!!! all thanks to her !!!! it’s really been a judge difference to my skin!!! Absolutely recommend 1000% with the 3 combo!!!
these products are a lifesaver and I’ve been struggling with acne hormonal, oily, flaky, dry skin and acne scars and was not confident with bare skin in public cause of the acne and using filter for selfies. When I first try the products last week and the next day saw the huge difference!!! Acne less visible, soft skin with no dryness flaky and perfect for sensitive skin!!! And I finally found fully the perfect skincare routine and finally had the confidence on camera with no filter cause that’s my goal this year and it’s working. And also the bobo balm is also the perfect makeup remover- I’m an actor and I do a lot of theatre productions and wear lots of makeup and breakout easy- this is perfect to use when I finished the show and do my skincare in the dressing and go home fresh glow skin -recommended for all actors to use it. a huge thank you to Holly, Kay and the team for these amazing products that is absolutely a LIFESAVER for my skin 🩷 please get these products on Amazon or Bohemia skin
I have been using this product since it came out, so a few months now and my skin has such a glow to it and is always so soft. I am a few months postpartum and have not dealt with any breakouts which I usually do when I'm postpartum and my hormones are crazy so this is a life saver for me!
I started using this serum on my husbands skin and WOW. It not only smells delicious but it is also very moisturizing. His skin GLOWS and I’m telling you he looks 20 years younger. It also gives a gorgeous color to his face if that makes sense? He looks fresh and lively. We are both obsessed with this serum. It does everything it says it will. Don’t hesitate and just snag it before it’s sold out.
The glow serum is a great base for my makeup. I use this everyday I wear makeup and am on my second bottle now! It’s lightweight and smells great!
My FAVORITE cleanser! Perfect for the northeast winters when my skin is super dry. Also used this while in mexico because i knew my face would get red from the sun. So hydrating, cleanses perfectly and leaves you feeling dewy without leaving any residue. Forever will be buying!
I love the products. My skin has totally changed for the better. Thank you for creating such awesome products. My skin is clear,soft,smooth and hydrated.
This serum and moisturizer combo is absolutely AMAZING!!!! I am 51 and have lots of wrinkles. I have been using it since Aug 2025 and I can tell a noticeable difference in my skin. The glow serum makes my face feel amazing!!!!
As always, packaged and shipped wonderfully!
Love the 2 products together.
So glowy and hydrating. I'm obsessed!
Kay’s Glow Serum it’s like nothing that I’ve ever tried before. You can just feel it working the minute you put it on your skin. It feels literally like a cool drink for the skin when you apply it. It glides on and absorbs quickly. Moisturizer is so easy to apply over it. You literally get the glow from within look. I highly recommend this product. Run don’t walk!!! I’m on my second bottle!!
I’ve had such a skin journey, and I’ve been struggling to find something that actually works. I’ve struggled with acne since I was a teenager, and it never stopped not even in my late 20’s. I’ve been on accutane 2 times, and while it works for acne my skin would be so dry, and after 2 years being off the medicine, I would just end up with acne again, and it was always a cycle. I’ve been going to a dermatologist and getting prescription skin care since being a teenager, and it never worked. I ended up finding this skin care line and literally within a month of treatment and using your suggested skin care my acne was cleared up. Before Bohemia, I went back to a dermatologist tried antibiotics, tretinoin and it didn’t help. I knew the dermatologist wasn’t working, so I went looking for anything that would help. Within a month again of your suggested products, my skin started to really clear up. I use their Kay’s glow serum and it does a really good job at helping fight breakouts as well as keep my skin glowy and hydrated. I also use their cleansing balm, and I must say I am VERY picky when it comes to a cleansing balm. This one feels amazing on the skin and does a great job. It was my first step of stripping all my wedding makeup off, and with the amount of product on a face for a wedding I really thought I’d have to go in multiple rounds to get it all off, but first try the boho cleansing balm got ALL makeup off. A little goes a long way with product, and I am truly impressed. Like I said, I really do trust and put my faith in this brand. They know what they’re doing, and they genuinely know how to fix skin problems.
Keep your skin natural
Cleanse with Boho Cleansing Balm. Treat with Kay’s Glow Serum. Moisturize with Infinite Aura.
