Lagom vs Then I Met You — side by side, no bias.
Our pick
Living Cleansing Balm
9/10 · Then I Met You
| Cellus Mild Foam Cleanser | Living Cleansing Balm | |
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| Brand | Lagom | Then I Met You |
| Category | cleanser | cleanser |
| Editor Rating | 8.1/10 | 9/10 ★ |
| Category | cleanser | cleanser |
| Texture | Low-pH amino-acid foam | Luxurious buttery balm that melts into a golden oil on contact with warm skin |
| Finish | Clean | clean, nourished |
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| Verdict | Lagom's everyday foam cleanser — low-pH amino-acid surfactant base (Coco-Betaine + Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate + Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate) with panthenol + sodium hyaluronate + allantoin for the soothing-and-hydrating layer. Non-stripping, suits sensitive skin, doesn't disrupt the moisture barrier. The accessible-tier alternative to Krave Beauty Matcha Hemp Cleansing Oil for clients who prefer foam over oil cleanse. | Widely considered the best cleansing balm in K-beauty at any price. The olive plus sea buckthorn plus squalane base melts makeup and sunscreen effortlessly, and the orange oil scent is subtle rather than artificial. Leaves skin clean, nourished, and never stripped. Expensive, but a single jar lasts months and the experience is genuinely luxurious. |
