*Source: Circana/U.S. Prestige Beauty Total Measured Market, Skincare Product Layer Dollar Sales,
12M ending September 2023 combined.
in the U.S.*
gently dissolves makeup, sunscreen,
and pollutants.
in the U.S.*
gently dissolves makeup, sunscreen,
and pollutants.
*Source: Circana/U.S. Prestige Beauty Total Measured Market, Skincare Product Layer Dollar Sales,
12M ending September 2023 combined.
rinses off completely.
Non-drying.
Non-comedogenic.
rinses off completely.
Non-drying.
Non-comedogenic.
How do I cleanse skin at night after wearing makeup all day?
“I recommend double cleansing at night. Start with an oil-based formula—like Clinique’s Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm—to remove SPF and makeup. Follow with your favorite Clinique cleanser.”
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Price
Key Benefit
Skin Type
- 1oz / 30ml - Travel Size
- 3.8oz / 125ml
- 6.7oz / 200ml
Key Benefit
Skin Type
Key Benefit
Skin Type
- 4.2 fl. oz. / 125 ml
- 6.7 fl. oz. / 200 ml
Key Benefit
Skin Type
- 200 ml
Key Benefit
Skin Type
- 50 Wipes
Key Benefit
Skin Type
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Take The Day Off™ Cleansing Balm
Frequently Asked Questions
Take The Day Off™ Cleansing Balm is our signature makeup remover that quickly dissolves long-wearing makeup, SPF, and pollutants. It unclogs pores and deeply cleanses skin of impurities without stripping skin, leaving your complexion clean, soft, and healthy-looking while maintaining its natural moisture balance. It transforms from a solid balm into a silky oil upon application.
Use this cleansing balm anytime you want to remove makeup, sunscreen, or environmental debris — especially at the end of the day. Going to bed with makeup on can lead to dullness, irritation, and clogged pores, so letting your skin take the day off with this balm helps you start fresh.
Here’s how to use it. With dry skin and dry hands, scoop a small amount and massage it over your face. As you work it in, the solid balm melts into a silky oil that dissolves makeup, SPF, and pollutants. Then rinse thoroughly.
The formula includes safflower seed oil (Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil) which helps break up natural oils on skin and dissolves hard-to-remove makeup
Yes. Our cleansing balm quickly dissolves tenacious, long-wearing face makeup, waterproof eye makeup, sunscreens, and pollutants while conditioning lashes and brows.
Absolutely. Take The Day Off™ Cleansing Balm is gentle enough for all skin types — including sensitive skin and sensitive eyes. It helps purify without stripping, leaving skin soft and healthy-looking.
After using Take The Day Off™ Cleansing Balm, you can follow with your favorite Clinique cleanser to complete your skincare routine and ensure your skin is thoroughly cleaned and prepped for treatment or hydration.