Emilia Clarke and her "secret" to keep skin clean and hydrated

In recent years, one of the revelation actresses in the film industry has been the British Emilia Clarke, known for her portrayal of Daenerys Targaryen in the HBO series Game of Thrones.

The artist has also shown off her great acting skills on the big screen, where she has starred in films such as Terminator Genisys (2015), Me Before You (2016) and Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018), which have received considerable criticism.

But in addition, Emilia is recognized for being a sweet, empathetic actress with a great sense of humor; qualities that she has shown on social networks such as Instagram, where she accumulates more than 27 million followers.

Therefore, it is not strange to see the devotion with which her fans follow each of her advice, including those related to the world of beauty.

Clarke's facial "trick"

Known is the collaboration of the actress with the cosmetics brand Clinique, of which she is one of its most noted ambassadors.

Through her account on the virtual platform, Clarke has shown various products of the brand and how it works, allowing her followers to see the uses of each item.

However, one of her favorites is undoubtedly a cleansing balm, which she considers her "secret" to keep skin clean and hydrated. This make-up remover is characterized by having the texture of a balm and when applied to the skin it transforms into a silky oil.

“My morning and night routine is exactly the same. I like to double cleanse, so I start with the cleansing balm. It works wonders for melting away face and eye makeup as well as sunscreen,” she commented in a recent interview with WhoWhatWear. The second step involves the use of the 'All-in-One Micellar Cleansing Milk + Make-up Remover', which according to Emilia “really nourishes and cleanses her skin”.

According to Woman's Health, the particularity of cleansing balms is that their formula is not greasy, does not dry out -unlike other make-up removers- and nourishes the skin. “It is intended to leave skin fresh and with a soft glow after use,” she stated.

Similar products

If you like to see different options and prefer to analyze what the market offers in terms of facial cleansing balms, then we leave you with some alternative products.

1) Clean It Zero – Brand: Banila Co | Price: $22,990 (100ml)

This hypoallergenic cleansing balm will help remove makeup, dirt, dead skin cells and impurities from the face and eyes without stripping the skin or losing its moisture balance. Its Zero Balance technology deeply cleanses and purifies the skin, leaving it hydrated and fresh. It is a product free of parabens, sulfates, phthalates, mineral oil, alcohol and artificial colors.

2) Chamomile | Brand: The Body Shop | Price: $11,000 (90ml)

This 100% vegan balm cleanses and nourishes your skin with The Body Shop's special cleansing butter. An excellent way to remove traces of make-up while purifying, cleansing and refreshing your skin to leave it feeling soft.

3) All Clean Balm | Brand: Heimish | Price: $17,800 (120ml)

This makeup remover balm easily removes heavy makeup, dead cells, impurities and residues that the skin accumulates during the day. It's lightweight so it won't clog your pores, and it locks in moisture without feeling greasy or sticky. Contains 10 types of natural oils that help relieve tension and provide a relaxing effect. Its Shea butter and coconut extract provide hydration and elasticity to the skin.

4) Advanced Night Repair | Brand: Estee Lauder | Price: $57,500 (75ml)

This lightweight balm transforms into a silky cleansing oil, ideal for massaging into skin. It then transforms into a milky emulsion that rinses off easily for a clean feel. Ideal for removing makeup and impurities, including pollution, as it purifies deep within the skin's surface to improve its overall appearance and make it healthy.

Why choose a facial cleansing balm?

In order for our skin to rest and be optimally nourished, the first step in the opinion of cosmetologists is to keep it clean of impurities.

Precisely, that is the great mission currently fulfilled by facial cleansing balms, a product for the face of semi-solid consistency and with an oily phase that, in general, "contains in its formulation vegetable oils, butters or waxes", as declared by Inés Taus, in charge of the training department of the prestigious beauty brand Lierac.

According to several experts in the field, this type of product should be a "must" in your cleaning routine.

In the words of Cristina Sánchez-Jauregui, brand manager of the facial balm firm Eve Lom, these "remove any trace of makeup, including waterproof, cleaning the skin more deeply than other types of formulas, since they dissolve dirt, toxins and impurities.

For her part, Hemely Varela, training director of the beauty brand Darphin Spain, added that the balms even help to relax. They are “more delicate and gentle on the skin to remove make-up, cleanse in depth and provide luminosity immediately while nourishing. They offer the consumer a relaxing effect thanks to their unique aromas”.

But in addition, these balms are perfect for any type of skin, especially for mature and dry ones. “Professionals recognize that they are also very beneficial for the most sensitive dermis because they are more moisturizing and nourishing formulas. They can even be suitable for skin with acne due to their ability to decongest and balance (always look for non-comedogenic options)”, they declared from the Spanish magazine Telva.

How to use

Regarding its application, Sánchez-Jauregui recommends taking the amount of a hazelnut of balm and heating it on the fingers, in order to make it more manageable to the touch.

Then, you should massage the product on dry skin in circles, in order for the balm's active ingredients to better penetrate the face.

Finally, you must remove the balm with water, which turns the product into a more liquid formula.

Another option is to moisten a piece of cotton in hot water “and cover your face with it, pressing gently. Afterwards, you can perform an exfoliating gesture by drawing circles with the fabric itself to remove the last traces of balm, impurities and toxins. Finish by soaking the fabric in cold water and pressing it gently on the face and neck to close the pores and activate circulation“, advised from Telva.

And you, do you dare to integrate facial cleansing balms into your routine?