Eve Lom Cleanser Reformulated: 2026 Honest Review

You know that feeling when your favorite band releases a new album and it’s *fine* but you just want the old bangers? That’s this. Eve Lom swapped the gritty, chunky classic balm for a smoother, whipped texture — and my bathroom sink has seen some drama this week.

This isn’t a marketing tweak. The old formula felt like you were scrubbing with tiny, satisfying grains. The new one is a silky slip. It’s a completely different ritual, and the internet is picking sides.

It’s a 100ml pot of cleansing balm for $80. The claim: dissolve every trace of makeup, unclog pores, and leave skin soft without stripping it. The old one was a legend. The new one is a mystery.

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They kept the core botanical mix, but the delivery is gentler. It’s less about physical exfoliation now, more about melting everything away.

• Chamomile: calms redness and soothes irritation
• Clove Oil: gives that warming, tingly clean feeling
• Eucalyptus: clears pores without harsh scrubbing
• Hops: softens and tones the skin’s surface

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My first scoop felt decadent — like spreading soft butter on warm bread. It melts on contact, but I immediately missed the “grit” that made me feel like I was *doing* something. It glides on, but doesn’t massage the same way.

By week two, my skin looked calmer. The old formula sometimes left my cheeks angry if I rubbed too hard. This one forgives lazy hands. It’s less of a workout, more of a lullaby.

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My pores are less congested around my nose. My skin is softer in the morning. But my blackheads? Still there. This isn’t a magic eraser — it’s a really good cleanser.

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I’m keeping it. The original was a workout; this is a meditation. It’s a better daily cleanser, even if it’s a less fun one.