Dr.Althea Pure Grinding Cleansing Balm
By Nur → Last verified 10/2/2026
Price checked 10/2/2026
Verified 2026-10-02 on Stylevana: $19.47 (list $22.90; was $22.90). 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
- + A cleansing balm in a grinder dispenser rather than a jar, for more hygienic dispensing
- + Deliberately minimal 14-ingredient formula centered on centella and madecassoside for soothing alongside the oil cleansing base
- + YesStyle Favorite Makeup Remover 2025 -- real current market recognition, not just brand marketing
Worth knowing
- - Smaller 50mL size than most jar-format balms means a shorter product life for daily double-cleansers
Key ingredients
These are the ingredients Dr.Althea highlights for this product, cross-checked against general dermatological and cosmetic-chemistry sources, not a full INCI list.
Fragrance: confirmed fragrance-free.
| Ingredient | What it is | What it does for skin |
|---|---|---|
| Camellia seed oil | A specific active or extract in this formula. | Not yet independently verified against general dermatology sources. |
| Grape seed oil | A specific active or extract in this formula. | Not yet independently verified against general dermatology sources. |
| Green tea seed oil | A specific active or extract in this formula. | Not yet independently verified against general dermatology sources. |
| Centella asiatica extract | A plant extract, also called Cica or tiger grass, long used in traditional medicine for wound healing. | Calms redness and irritation and supports the skin barrier; some preclinical and limited clinical research suggests it may also support collagen production, though more rigorous long-term studies are still needed to confirm this. |
| Madecassoside | One of centella asiatica's key active compounds, often isolated and purified. | A soothing, antioxidant compound studied for calming sensitive and reactive skin and supporting barrier repair. |
| Panthenol | Pro-vitamin B5, which converts to pantothenic acid once absorbed into skin. | Hydrates as a humectant, supports wound healing, and has anti-inflammatory, soothing effects on irritated skin. |
What the brand says
Dr.Althea's own marketing claims, not our own findings.
- Grinder-dispenser format, no spatula needed
- 14-ingredient minimal formula
- First-cleanse balm
- Makeup remover
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
The lowest price per mL we've recorded for this product is $0.38, below its current $0.39.
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Frequently asked
How much does Dr.Althea Pure Grinding Cleansing Balm cost per mL?
$0.39 per mL (currently $19.47 for 50 mL).
Has Dr.Althea Pure Grinding 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 Dr.Althea Pure Grinding Cleansing Balm?
The ingredients Dr.Althea highlights for this product include Camellia seed oil, Grape seed oil, Green tea seed oil, Centella asiatica extract, Madecassoside, Panthenol.