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Glossier Milky Jelly Cleansing Balm & Makeup Remover

This cleanser aims to be a multi-tasker, starting as a gel-balm that melts into an oil, then emulsifies into a milk. It's designed to tackle makeup, SPF, and impurities while keeping skin hydrated.

Sephora price

$24.00

Price matters most when you are trying to learn whether this lane belongs in your routine without turning the test into a luxury gamble.

Sephora reviews

2.6 / 5

About 19 reviews on the current Sephora source, so there is real volume behind the reputation.

Shoppers keep mentioning

Cruelty-FreeBest for Oily, Combo, Normal SkinBotanical Oil Blend: Dissolves stubborn makeup, SPF, and visible impurities while nourishing the skin.Glycerin: Amplifies hydration and restores skin’s suppleness.Sugar-Based Surfactants: Cleanse without stripping skin.

These are the shopper themes that keep showing up around this listing and shape why people open it in the first place.

Glass take

2.6 / 5 overall fit

A gentle cleanser that effectively removes makeup, but its low rating suggests it may not meet everyone's expectations for a primary cleansing step.

Glossier Milky Jelly Cleansing Balm & Makeup Remover

Sephora snapshot refreshed April 23, 2026

Price, rating, review count, and source status come from Sephora. Glass adds the routine fit, overlap risk, and what to compare next.

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What Sephora says

What this product is supposed to do

A gel-balm cleanser that transforms from gel to oil to milk, dissolving makeup, SPF, and visible impurities while leaving skin hydrated and nourished.

NormalCombinationand Oily

Massage onto dry skin and watch it transform from a gel-balm to an oil.

Add water to emulsify, then rinse or gently wipe away with a warm, damp cloth.

Can also be used as a leave-on mask: Massage onto clean, dry skin and leave on for three to five minutes, then rinse off for extra-soft, nourished skin.

Recycling Instructions:

After using, simply toss the empty tube and the cap in your household recycling.

No secondary carton was included in order to avoid the use of excess materials.

What Glass adds

What actually matters before you buy it

This is a makeup-removing cleanser. Its performance is best judged by how well it removes makeup and SPF without stripping the skin. The transformation from gel to oil to milk is a key feature for its efficacy.

Best for

When this is a smart buy

  • Removing makeup and SPF
  • Normal, combination, and oily skin types
  • Those seeking a hydrating cleanse

Skip if

When this is the wrong lane

  • You prefer a foaming cleanser
  • You have very dry or sensitive skin that reacts to oil-based cleansers

Routine fit

Where this fits in your routine

Use this as the first step in your evening routine to remove makeup, SPF, and surface impurities. Follow with a second cleanser if needed, especially if you have oily skin or wear heavy makeup.

Why it works

Where it earns the slot and where it does not

The useful question is not whether this product is good in a vacuum. It is whether it makes your routine easier to run or just adds one more bottle with a familiar ingredient on it.

What it actually does well

  • Effective makeup and SPF removal
  • Hydrating formula
  • Pleasant texture transformation

Where it starts to feel redundant

  • Low overall rating suggests potential user dissatisfaction
  • May not be sufficient as a sole cleanser for very heavy makeup or deep cleansing needs

Routine fit

Where it belongs in the stack

Evening routine

This is best used in the evening to remove the day's accumulation of makeup, sunscreen, and grime. It can also be used in the morning if you prefer a gentle cleanse.

Glass rating

How this formula scores in real life

2.6/ 5 overall

A gentle cleanser that effectively removes makeup, but its low rating suggests it may not meet everyone's expectations for a primary cleansing step.

Full ingredient breakdown

Every ingredient, what it does, and whether I care

Emollient

Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil

Badness

1.0 / 10

A plant-derived oil rich in linoleic acid, known for its emollient and skin-conditioning properties. It aids in dissolving makeup and SPF.

Usually helps with

Makeup removal, skin conditioning

Watch for

Generally well-tolerated, but very sensitive skin might react to any oil.

Humectant

Glycerin

Badness

0.0 / 10

A common and effective humectant that attracts water to the skin, helping to maintain hydration and prevent dryness.

Usually helps with

Hydration, skin suppleness

Watch for

None.

Emollient

Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil

Badness

1.0 / 10

A lightweight oil rich in antioxidants and fatty acids, contributing to the cleanser's ability to break down impurities and leave skin feeling soft.

Usually helps with

Makeup removal, skin conditioning

Watch for

Generally well-tolerated.

Solvent

Water/Aqua/Eau

Badness

0.0 / 10

The base solvent for the formula.

Usually helps with

Formula base

Watch for

None.

Surfactant

Sucrose Laurate

Badness

1.0 / 10

A mild, sugar-derived surfactant that helps to emulsify oils and lift impurities from the skin.

Usually helps with

Gentle cleansing, emulsification

Watch for

None.

Antioxidant

Tocopherol

Badness

1.0 / 10

A form of Vitamin E, it acts as an antioxidant to protect the formula and skin from free radical damage.

Usually helps with

Antioxidant protection

Watch for

None.

Emollient

Squalene

Badness

1.0 / 10

A hydrogenated form of squalene, a lipid naturally found in skin. It provides excellent emollience and helps to improve skin barrier function.

Usually helps with

Emollience, skin barrier support

Watch for

None.

Emollient

Beta-Sitosterol

Badness

1.0 / 10

A plant sterol that acts as an emollient and skin conditioner, helping to soften and smooth the skin.

Usually helps with

Emollience, skin conditioning

Watch for

None.

Emulsifier

Sucrose Palmitate

Badness

1.0 / 10

An emulsifier derived from sucrose and palmitic acid, helping to blend oil and water components in the formula.

Usually helps with

Emulsification

Watch for

None.

Emulsifier

Sucrose Stearate

Badness

1.0 / 10

Another emulsifier derived from sucrose and stearic acid, aiding in the stability and texture of the cleanser.

Usually helps with

Emulsification

Watch for

None.

Chelating Agent

Sodium Gluconate

Badness

0.0 / 10

A chelating agent that helps to improve the stability of the formula by binding to metal ions.

Usually helps with

Formula stability

Watch for

None.

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FAQ

The fast answers people actually need

Is this cleanser good for removing waterproof makeup?

While it's designed to dissolve makeup and SPF, very stubborn or waterproof makeup might require a more targeted makeup remover or a second cleanse.

Can this be used as a daily cleanser?

Yes, it can be used daily, especially in the evening, as a first step to remove impurities. For very oily skin, a second cleanse might be preferred.

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