At the end of a long day, your skin can be carrying more than just makeup. Sunscreen, oil, pollution, and everyday buildup can all settle onto the skin. Clinique Take The Day Off™ Cleansing Balm makes removing it simple.
This silky cleansing balm gently melts away long-wearing makeup, sunscreen, and pollutants, helping you start your skincare routine with a clean, refreshed complexion.
✨ From Balm to Silky Oil
The experience starts with a lightweight solid balm. As you massage it onto dry skin, it effortlessly transforms into a silky oil that helps break down makeup and impurities.
Once you add water, the formula rinses away, leaving skin feeling clean, soft, and comfortable rather than tight or stripped.
💄 Removes Even Long-Wearing Makeup
Some makeup is designed to stay put all day. Take The Day Off™ is designed to help take it off just as easily.
It dissolves long-wearing face makeup, waterproof eye makeup, sunscreen, and everyday pollutants, making it an ideal first step when you're ready to wash the day away.
🌿 Gentle Enough for Sensitive Skin
Effective cleansing doesn't have to mean harsh cleansing.
Clinique's formula is fragrance-free, allergy tested, dermatologist tested, and ophthalmologist tested. It is also designed to be safe for sensitive skin and sensitive eyes.
That makes it a comfortable choice for people who want powerful makeup removal without adding unnecessary fragrance to their routine.
💧 Clean Without the Tight, Dry Feeling
A good cleanser should leave your skin feeling refreshed—not like every bit of moisture has been removed.
Take The Day Off™ is formulated to be:
Non-stripping
Non-drying
Non-greasy
Non-comedogenic
After rinsing, skin is left feeling clean, soft, and ready for the next steps in your skincare routine.
🌸 Powered by Safflower Seed Oil
The formula features safflower seed oil, an emollient that helps break up natural oils on the skin and dissolve hard-to-remove makeup. Clinique notes that it is also rich in linoleic acid and helps leave skin, lashes, and brows feeling conditioned.
🧴 Works Across Skin Types
Whether your skin is dry, combination, or oily, Take The Day Off™ is designed to fit comfortably into your routine. Clinique lists it for all skin types, including sensitive skin.
And because it removes makeup and sunscreen so effectively without leaving a greasy residue, it can be especially useful as the first step of an evening double-cleanse.
Your Simple End-of-Day Reset
Step 1: Start with dry hands and dry skin.
Step 2: Scoop a small amount of balm and gently massage it over your face.
Step 3: As the balm melts into a silky oil, work it over areas with makeup and sunscreen.
Step 4: Add water and rinse thoroughly.
Step 5: Follow with your favorite facial cleanser and continue with the rest of your skincare routine.
Why You'll Want It in Your Routine
✓ Melts away long-wearing makeup
✓ Removes sunscreen and daily buildup
✓ Transforms from balm to silky oil
✓ Rinses clean without a greasy finish
✓ Non-stripping and non-drying
✓ Non-comedogenic
✓ Fragrance-free
✓ Dermatologist and ophthalmologist tested
✓ Suitable for sensitive skin and sensitive eyes
✓ Designed for all skin types
Give Your Skin a Fresh Start
Removing makeup shouldn't feel like a chore. Take The Day Off™ turns the end of your day into a simple skincare ritual—melt, massage, rinse, and start fresh.
Whether you're removing a full face of long-wearing makeup, getting rid of the day's sunscreen, or simply clearing away everything your skin has collected throughout the day, Clinique Take The Day Off™ Cleansing Balm gives you an easy first step toward a clean, comfortable complexion.
Your makeup had its day. Now it's time for your skin to take the day off.