Who among us hasn’t tried umpteen different ways to effectively remove makeup? I went through a period of dampening a cotton ball with what was purported to be a good eye makeup remover and then cleansing the rest of my face with another product. Results? Not too satisfactory!

However, patience does seem to have its rewards because after years of trying, experimenting, and, yes, tugging of skin, I’ve found Armani’s Cream Nera Mineral Cleansing Balm. Balm is often defined as an ointment used to heal or soothe the skin. Precisely! When you massage this cleansing balm over your face, it becomes an oil that simply melts makeup! Once that has been done, the balm and the makeup are easily rinsed away.

As if the gentle thorough cleansing were not enough the balm leaves my skin soft and shining.