Then I Met You vs VT Cosmetics — side by side, no bias.
Our pick
Living Cleansing Balm
9/10 · Then I Met You
| Living Cleansing Balm | CICA Mild Foam Cleanser | |
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| Brand | Then I Met You | VT Cosmetics |
| Category | cleanser | cleanser |
| Editor Rating | 9/10 ★ | 8/10 |
| Category | cleanser | cleanser |
| Texture | Luxurious buttery balm that melts into a golden oil on contact with warm skin | Soft, cushiony foam |
| Finish | clean, nourished | Clean without tightness |
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| Verdict | 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. | A foam cleanser that actually respects your skin barrier. The CICA (Centella Asiatica) soothes while you cleanse, making it ideal for irritated or acne-prone skin. The foam is dense but gentle — no stripping, no tightness. At $12, it is the best budget-friendly gentle cleanser in K-beauty. |
