Advanced Night Cleansing Balm - Cleanser with Lipid-Rich Oil Infusion

Estée Lauder Advanced Night Cleansing Balm is a first-step cleanser that changes texture three times on your skin — buttery balm, then oil, then milk. It is built to dissolve makeup and sunscreen without stripping, and it opens the brand's night-time skincare ritual.

Type	Oil-based cleansing balm, 3-in-1 texture
Removes	Longwear and waterproof face, eye and lip makeup · sunscreen · daily grime
Key ingredient	Lipid-rich oil infusion with 25% safflower seed oil
Packaging	Redesigned jar — same formula, scent and texture as before

What it actually does

• Shifts through three textures. It starts as a solid, buttery balm, loosens into a cleansing oil as you massage, then turns milky when you add water and rinses clean with no film left behind.
• Takes off the stubborn stuff. Estée Lauder states it lifts even longwear and waterproof makeup across face, eyes and lips, plus sunscreen and the day's build-up.
• Cleanses without stripping. Because it works on an oil base, the brand says it leaves the moisture barrier and acid mantle undisturbed.
• Conditions as it cleans. The 25% safflower seed oil infusion is included to help nourish and replenish, so skin is left soft and supple rather than squeaky.
• Brand consumer testing. In Estée Lauder's own consumer study, 99% said skin felt soft, smooth and nourished; 98% said skin felt comfortable; 98% said it looked and felt healthy; and 97% said skin was left with a luminous glow. Self-reported results — individual experience varies.

How to use

1. Start on dry skin and dry hands. Water at this stage stops the balm from breaking down makeup properly.
2. Scoop and warm. Take a small amount and soften it between your fingertips.
3. Massage for 30–60 seconds. Work in circles over the face, including closed eyes and lips, until makeup lifts.
4. Add water and emulsify. Wet your hands and keep massaging — the balm turns milky.
5. Rinse and follow. Rinse with lukewarm water, then continue with a second cleanse or your serum step.

Is it right for you?

Questions

Is the formula different from the old jar?

No. Estée Lauder confirms the texture, scent and formula are unchanged — only the jar has been redesigned.

Can I use it around my eyes?

Yes — the brand positions it as suitable for eye and lip makeup as well as the face, including waterproof formulas. Keep eyes closed while you massage and rinse well.

Do I still need a second cleanser?

Not necessarily — it rinses away without residue on its own. If you wear heavy makeup or you simply prefer the feel of a water-based wash afterwards, a second cleanse is a reasonable habit.

How long does delivery take?

Delivery takes 3 to 21 working days, depending on availability. Stocked items arrive at the shorter end of that window. Working days exclude weekends and official holidays. See our Shipping Policy.

How can I pay, and what about returns?

We accept credit card, debit card, Instapay and mobile wallets — there is no cash on delivery. Returns cover defective, damaged or expired items only, reported within 1 day of delivery, with the refund going back to your original payment method within 15–30 days. See our Return & Refund Policy.