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celimax Dual Barrier Purifying Cleansing Balm

By Nur → Last verified 11/3/2026

$16.28$0.33/mL50 mL

Price checked 11/3/2026

Verified 2026-11-03 on YesStyle: $16.28. Prices change often, so confirm on the retailer's page.

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What we found

Based on how this product compares to others in the cleansers category, cross-referenced against retailer listings and market data.

Strengths

  • + Five real ceramide species (NP, NS, AS, AP, EOP) plus cholesterol and lecithin — a true barrier formula
  • + Fragrance-free and essential-oil-free
  • + Twist-up grinding dispenser keeps the balm sealed and hygienic
  • + Refills are sold separately, cutting repeat cost and waste

Worth knowing

  • - Still premium for its size: $17.20 for 50 mL at iHerb ($0.34/mL) — you are paying for the fragrance-free five-ceramide formula, not for volume
  • - Thin international review base so far
  • - 'Hypoallergenic' is a brand claim with no published test summary behind it
  • - Sorbitan sesquioleate is a documented contact allergen (minor in a rinse-off)

Key ingredients

These are the ingredients celimax highlights for this product, cross-checked against general dermatological and cosmetic-chemistry sources, not a full INCI list.

Fragrance: confirmed fragrance-free.

IngredientWhat it isWhat it does for skin
Ceramide NPOne specific, well-studied type of ceramide used in skincare formulas.Reinforces the skin barrier and helps it retain moisture, the same core ceramide function.
ceramide NSA specific active or extract in this formula.Not yet independently verified against general dermatology sources.
ceramide ASA specific active or extract in this formula.Not yet independently verified against general dermatology sources.
ceramide APA specific active or extract in this formula.Not yet independently verified against general dermatology sources.
ceramide EOPA specific active or extract in this formula.Not yet independently verified against general dermatology sources.
cholesterolA specific active or extract in this formula.Not yet independently verified against general dermatology sources.
hydrogenated lecithinA specific active or extract in this formula.Not yet independently verified against general dermatology sources.
panthenolA specific active or extract in this formula.Not yet independently verified against general dermatology sources.
tocopherolA specific active or extract in this formula.Not yet independently verified against general dermatology sources.

What the brand says

celimax's own marketing claims, not our own findings.

  • First-step balm cleanser with five ceramide species and cholesterol in a twist-up grinding dispenser; fragrance-free and essential-oil-free

Research-Based

Our assessment comes from pricing, ingredients, and published information, not personal use, the same standard we apply across the site. This product hasn't been hands-on tested yet. See our Methodology for what that distinction means.

Price history

Current price is the lowest we've recorded so far.

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Frequently asked

How much does celimax Dual Barrier Purifying Cleansing Balm cost per mL?

$0.33 per mL (currently $16.28 for 50 mL).

Has celimax Dual Barrier Purifying Cleansing Balm been hands-on tested?

Not yet. Our assessment for this product comes from pricing, ingredients, and published information, not personal use, the same standard we apply across the site. See our Methodology for what that distinction means.

What are the key ingredients in celimax Dual Barrier Purifying Cleansing Balm?

The ingredients celimax highlights for this product include Ceramide NP, ceramide NS, ceramide AS, ceramide AP, ceramide EOP, cholesterol, hydrogenated lecithin, panthenol, tocopherol.

Sources

Pricing and availability for this product were verified against the following retailer listings.