Meet the buttery skin care buy transforming a practical step into a luxurious one

A beauty routine tends to be made up of two different types of steps: the practical and the luxurious. Dermaplaning above your upper lip? Er, practical. Taking an evening bath soaking in hydrating elixirs? Luxurious.

Here at BEAUTYcrew, however, we figure we might as well do everything in our power to make the practical steps feels luxurious too. That's exactly why we're transforming our twice-daily cleansing ritual from a 'have to do it' step into a 'want to do it' one.

The Eye of Horus Skin Butter Cleansing Balm ($69 at Eye of Horus) is the formula we've decided to make the switch with. It's a long way from other 'plain' or solely practical cleansing formulas, thanks to its buttery soft texture and oil-rich formula. But don't worry; it's a 10/10 for practicality, too.

In fact, we'd dare to say you might even find yourself looking forward to the late-night cleanse you used to dread with this balm on your beauty shelf.

What's so special about it, you may be wondering? The ingredients stood out to us for starters.

The decadently creamy feel (and the all-too-accurate 'butter' name) comes down to a combination of nutrient-dense mango seed and nourishing shea butters. Butters like these two are next to none when it comes to offering the skin support (and suppleness). They're precisely what allows the formula to melt effortlessly into skin, and leaves it so silky-soft post-rinse.

There's also an all-star oil duo in the mix: marula and pomegranate oils are busy working together to hydrate the face, support skin elasticity and boost the skin's visible brightness. With oils and butters both hitting skin at once, it comes away from a cleanse feeling beautifully soft instead of dry and tight.

It's not all about the sensory experience, though. The cleansing balm works well on bare skin (to refresh it in the morning or evening, if you've enjoyed a bare-faced day), but it really comes into its own when you're removing makeup. Now that's a step that generally feels completely practical, and rarely luxurious. That's the difference - with the Eye of Horus Skin Butter Cleansing Balm, it's a step that is much for your enjoyment as it is for effectively getting rid of that SPF/bronzer/concealer.

To use, scoop a pea-sized amount of the balm onto dampened skin, massage it in circular motions (adding water to activate the luxe balm-to-milk emulsion), then rinse using warm water. Trust us, it's a real treat.

It's no surprise that the balm's a winner; it hails from a brand we've long been impressed by. Eye of Horus is all about creating clean, conscious and considered beauty products. The balm has been hand-blended right here in Australia from 100 per cent natural ingredients, and it's vegan-friendly, cruelty-free, and ethically sourced. It's also packaged in 39% post-consumer recycled plastic, so you don't need to feel guilty about enjoying your new ritual.

That's exactly what Eye of Horus Founder Holly Schleich designed it to be: an enjoyable, elevated ritual. “We created the Skin Butter Cleansing Balm to make cleansing more than just a routine — it’s a moment of ritual, nourishment, and restoration. Each ingredient was chosen not only for its ability to dissolve makeup and impurities but also to replenish hydration and protect the skin barrier. For us, designing clean, high-performance formulations is non-negotiable — it’s about delivering results without compromise," she shared.

Mission accomplished: we're looking forward to our evening cleanse already.

Image credits: Eye of Horus

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