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AURORA Multi-Purpose Cleansing Balm

AURORA Multi-Purpose Cleansing Balm

Makeup Remover Balm & Multi-Purpose Beauty Balm for All Skin Types

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  • Plant-Based Formulas
  • Science-Backed Actives
  • Tested on CEOs not Animals

Key Functions: Cleansing, Moisturizing, Nourishing, Soothing, Hydrating, and makeup removal.

Best for: All skin types, Sensitive, Transitional Seasons, Cold / Dry Weather, Normal, Mature, Acne-Prone, and City Dwellers

Some Key Ingredients: Mango Butter, Bisabolol, Camellia seed oil, and Sea Buckthorn oil

Product Description

Cleansing Balm for Dry Skin, Sensitive Skin & All Skin Types

  • 2026 Beauty Shortlist Awards: Winner for Best Multipurpose Beauty Product, Best Cleansing Balm for All Skin Types and Best Multi-Tasking Beauty Balm.
  • Best-selling multi-purpose cleansing balm loved for its versatility, scent and skin-feel
  • Balances linoleic acid in the skin to benefit all skin types, including acne-prone
  • Makeup melting balm that transforms from silky solid to milky emulsion for thorough, gentle cleansing
  • Can be used as makeup remover, skin cleanser, mask, and/or moisturizer

Natural Cleansing Balm for Sensitive Skin & Everyday Use

Aurora is a Canadian-made natural cleansing balm that has been a customer favourite since 2011. Its makeup melting balm texture transforms from a silky solid into a milky emulsion on contact with water, dissolving impurities, SPF, and cleansing balm makeup residue without stripping the skin. Formulated without harsh surfactants, it is gentle enough for daily use on all skin types, yet thorough enough to handle a full face of product.

Makeup Remover Balm for Thorough, Gentle Removal

As a dedicated makeup remover balm, Aurora dissolves stubborn eye makeup, long-wear foundation, and SPF in a single step. This cleansing balm for makeup removal is built on a base of premium plant butters and oils — including sea buckthorn oil for skin renewal and pumpkin seed oil for skin barrier support — that break down makeup while simultaneously delivering vitamins and omega fatty acids. The sea buckthorn oil for skin provides a natural source of vitamins A, C, and E, while pumpkin seed oil for skin contributes linoleic acid to help balance and nourish. Olive-derived emulsifiers ensure complete rinse-off with no greasy residue.

Multi Purpose Balm & Treatment Mask

Unlike single-use cleansers, Aurora is a true multi purpose balm. Apply a generous layer to dry skin and leave on for 10–20 minutes as a nourishing treatment mask, then emulsify and rinse — or leave on overnight for intensive repair. This multipurpose balm eliminates the need for several separate products, making it ideal for travel, simplified routines, or anyone who wants maximum results from a single step.

Beauty Balm for Dry & Dehydrated Skin

Aurora excels as a cleansing balm for dry skin and dehydrated skin. Its rich base of mango butter, cocoa butter, and sea buckthorn oil replenishes the lipid barrier with every cleanse, leaving skin soft, comfortable, and visibly nourished rather than tight or stripped. Used as a leave-on beauty balm, it provides an extra layer of nourishment for compromised or chronically dry skin — making it as much a treatment as a cleanser.

Available in unscented (no essential oils, natural mild cocoa/nutty scent) or scented — blood orange, cocoa and palo santo.

Ingredients INCI

Ingredients INCI:

Cucurbita Pepo Seed Oil, Garcinia indica (Kokum) Butter, Theobroma cacao (organic cocoa) butter, Mangifera indica (Mango) seed butter, Astrocaryum Tucuma Seed Butter, Glycine soja (non-GMO) butter, Camellia sinensis (organic green tea) seed oil, Hippophae Rhamnoides (Supercritical CO2 Seabuckthorn) Fruit Oil, Cetyl Alcohol,  Daucus Carota (Carrot) Root Extract, Bisabolol, Cetearyl Olivate (and) Sorbitan Olivate, Tocopherol (non-GMO vit. E), lecithin, pure essential oils.

Preservation

This product is preservative-free because it is water-free, so please wash and dry hands before scooping product out and to prevent mold, do not get any water in the jar. Do NOT store jar in the shower or bath. With proper handing, this product can stay fresh for up to 18 months.

Shipping, Customs, Duties & Tariffs

  • Ships from Ottawa, Canada on Monday and/or Wednesday and/or Friday.
  • Shipping fees: $10 flat-rate shipping in North America.
  • Free Shipping: In Canada & USA for orders over $125.
  • Ships completely tariff-free to the USA (no surprise fees!)
  • International: No surface shipping. Please choose a tracked method if available. Customs & Duties depend on your country.
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Using this Balm and Solid

Experience it

This botanical cleansing balm transforms from a thick golden balm into a rich oil upon contact with skin, effortlessly dissolving makeup, sunscreen, and daily impurities while enveloping the senses in its delicious aromatic blend of cocoa and blood orange with subtle notes of Palo Santo. Also available in unscented, which contains no essential oils but has a natural, subtle cocoa/nutty, slightly fruity scent. Aurora's ability to emulsify with water creates a milky rinse that leaves skin remarkably clean yet hydrated, with a noticeable plumpness and dewy glow that persists long after cleansing. Unlike typical cleansing balms, it also absorbs beautifully (and safely) as a moisturizer, resulting in incredibly softened skin.

How to Use it

Bring the Spa home: Incorporate this multi-purpose cleansing balm into your evening routine by massaging a chickpea-sized amount onto dry skin as your first cleanse, allowing the balm to melt makeup and sunscreen before emulsifying with warm water and removing with a soft cloth. For dehydrated or irritated skin, apply a thin layer as an overnight treatment mask, focusing on areas of dryness or sensitivity. During travel, this versatile cleansing balm serves multiple functions—use it as your primary cleanser, an emergency moisturizer for weather-stressed skin, or a cuticle treatment. It does it all!

Why You Need it

Our makeup melting cleansing balm thoroughly cleanses without disrupting your skin's natural moisture balance, improving skin condition with each use by balancing essential fatty acids while providing anti-inflammatory benefits that calm reactivity. This Canadian-made cleansing balm's versatility eliminates the need for multiple products, serving as cleanser, treatment mask, and moisturizer for face, lips, and body. A little goes a long way!

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Key Ingredients in AURORA Multi-Purpose Cleansing Balm

Mango (Mangifera indica) Seed Butter

A rich, emollient butter that softens and protects without clogging pores. High in oleic and stearic acids, it restores flexibility to dry, tight skin. Absorbs more readily than you'd expect from a butter this nourishing.

Seabuckthorn (Hippophae Rhamnoides) Oil

One of the only plant sources of omega-7, a fatty acid that supports skin regeneration and mucosal tissue health. Loaded with carotenoids, tocopherols, and phytosterols. Especially effective for skin recovering from damage or dealing with persistent dryness.

Bisabolol

Bisabolol is a soothing skincare ingredient derived from chamomile (though most cosmetic-grade bisabolol is now synthesized to match). It's known for calming redness and irritation, and it's gentle enough for sensitive skin. It also has mild antimicrobial properties and can help other ingredients absorb better.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a cleansing balm do?

A cleansing balm melts makeup, SPF, and daily grime from skin using a blend of plant butters and oils. On contact with water, it emulsifies into a milky rinse that removes impurities without stripping moisture. Aurora does this while also nourishing the skin barrier — so it functions as cleanser, treatment mask, and moisturizer in one jar.

How do you use a cleansing balm?

Massage a chickpea-sized amount onto dry skin — before adding water — to dissolve makeup and sunscreen. Then add warm water to emulsify, and rinse or wipe away with a soft cloth. Aurora can also be left on as an overnight treatment mask without rinsing, which makes it especially useful for dry or compromised skin.

How much cleansing balm should I use?

A chickpea-sized amount is enough for a full cleanse. Because Aurora is water-free and concentrated, a little goes a long way — the 60mL jar typically lasts 2–3 months with daily use. For use as a leave-on treatment mask, a thin layer is all you need.

Is cleansing balm TSA approved for travel?

Cleansing balms are solid or semi-solid at room temperature and are generally not subject to the TSA 3-1-1 liquid rule, though individual screening decisions can vary. Aurora's balm texture stays solid until it contacts skin, making it a practical travel companion. The 60mL jar also fits within carry-on guidelines for most airlines.

Can you use a cleansing balm every day?

Yes — cleansing balms are gentle enough for daily use and are particularly well-suited to evening routines as a first cleanse. Aurora is formulated to nourish with every use rather than deplete, so daily use actually improves skin condition over time by replenishing fatty acids and supporting barrier function.

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Handmade in Canada in small, fresh batches.

Resilient, Glowing Skin for Every Season.

Potent Formulas for All Skin Types.

Boreal-Plant Powered.

Handmade in Canada in small, fresh batches.

Resilient, Glowing Skin for Every Season.

Potent Formulas for All Skin Types.

Creating Resilient Skin Since 2011