DUO vs Naturie — side by side, no bias.
Our pick
The Cleansing Balm
8.8/10 · DUO
| The Cleansing Balm | Hatomugi Cleansing Oil | |
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| Brand | DUO | Naturie |
| Category | cleanser | cleanser |
| Editor Rating | 8.8/10 ★ | 8.2/10 |
| Category | cleanser | cleanser |
| Texture | Buttery balm → silky oil → milky emulsion | Thin, slippery cleansing oil |
| Finish | Clean nourished | Clean, softened, not greasy |
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| Verdict | Japan's #1 cleansing balm by units sold, winner of six consecutive Cosme Awards, and the product that singlehandedly built the Premier Anti-Aging empire. DUO's formula changes texture three times in use (balm → oil → emulsion) as water emulsifies the product — which sounds like marketing but is genuinely satisfying. Removes waterproof makeup, leaves skin nourished, doubles as a gentle exfoliant via fruit enzymes. The J-beauty cleansing balm to beat. | The oil companion to Naturie's cult Hatomugi toner. Same Job's Tears (adlay) extract, now in a cleansing oil format that melts off sunscreen and makeup without breaking skin out. Budget J-beauty at its best. |
