I used the Clinique cleansing balm before I bought this. I didn't finish the Clinique one yet, but I was too tempted to try this one. I prefer this one over the Clinique one a lot because when you massage your skin, it feels thinner and there is less friction on the skin. It also emulsifies more easily than the Clinique one. It removes my waterproof mascara with ease unlike the Clinique one. Also it's significantly cheaper. Doesn't sting my eyes, comes with a spatula and an inner lid, and takes off everything!