DESCRIPTION  

Highlights

  • Fragrance-free
  • Alcohol-free
  • Pregnancy-friendly
  • Clean ingredients
  • Vegan

Benefits

  • Melts Waterproof Makeup
  • Clears Blackheads & Pores
  • Hygienic Grinding Mechanism
  • Soothes & Calms Irritation
  • Leaves Zero Greasy Residue

Best For

  • Blackheads & congestion
  • Oil control & pores
  • Sensitivity & barrier repair

How to Use

  1. Turn the dial clockwise to grind out an appropriate amount of balm into dry hands.
  2. Massage gently onto dry face in circular motions to dissolve makeup and sunscreen.
  3. Add a splash of lukewarm water to emulsify the balm into a milky fluid, then rinse thoroughly.
Routine Order (1st Cleanser):
Grinding Cleansing Balm Foam / Gel Cleanser Toner Moisturizer

Texture & Finish

Texture: Freshly ground, smooth balm that melts into a silky oil

Finish: Clean, perfectly hydrated, and soft (No tight feeling or oily film)

Key Ingredients

Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil, Centella Asiatica Extract (CICA), Madecassoside

What it is & why it works  

What it is: A highly hygienic, dial-up cleansing balm that dispenses the perfect amount of product to melt away stubborn makeup and daily impurities without double-dipping.
Why it works: The innovative grinding packaging prevents contamination and oxidation, keeping the ingredients fresh. Infused with soothing botanical oils, the solid balm transforms into a silky oil upon contact with your skin, then emulsifies into a milky wash. It effectively dissolves excess sebum, blackheads, and waterproof sunscreen without stripping the skin's natural moisture barrier, leaving your complexion soft, calm, and deeply cleansed.

Full ingredients  

Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Synthetic Wax, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, PEG-10 Isostearate, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Madecassoside, Centella Asiatica Extract, Asiaticoside, Water

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Before and after comparison of skin treatment on a person's arm.
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Dr. Althea

Dr. Althea Pure Grinding Cleansing Balm

CHF 21.99
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Volume : 50 ml
Quantity

  • Dispatched in 24h

  • 14-Day return policy

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A revolutionary, highly hygienic grinding cleansing balm that effortlessly melts away waterproof makeup and pore impurities without stripping moisture.

Trust & Transparency

Is this product cruelty-free?  

Animal testing for cosmetics has been banned in the EU since 2013 and in Korea since 2017, and every product we stock is sold in line with European cosmetics law. Where a brand also holds an independent certification such as Leaping Bunny or PETA, you will find the logo on the pack.

Cruelty-free is not the same as vegan. For formulas without animal-derived ingredients, look for our Vegan tag.

What are the KKUMIDA SIX?  

Six tags that show at a glance what a formula leaves out and how it was checked: Alcohol-Free, Fragrance-Free, Pregnancy-Friendly*, Clean Ingredients, Vegan, Dermatologically-Tested. You will see them on product pages, and you can filter any collection by them.

*Always patch test first. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, check with your doctor before adding anything new.
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Is everything 100% authentic?  

Yes. We buy only from the brands themselves or their authorised distributors, never from resellers or marketplaces. Every product arrives sealed with its original Korean batch code and ships from our own warehouse in Switzerland or Austria. If anything looks or feels different from what you know, email us a photo and we will make it right.

Where does this fit in my routine?  

For skincare, layer from the thinnest texture to the thickest.

Morning
Cleanser → Toner → Serum or ampoule → Eye cream → Moisturiser → SPF, every day, winter included

Evening
Oil cleanser → Water cleanser → Toner → Mask or device, 2 to 3 times a week → Serum or ampoule → Eye cream → Moisturiser

Use strong acids (AHA, BHA, PHA, peels) and retinoids on different nights, and add one new active at a time. For hair, body and makeup, follow the directions on the pack.

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