26-05-2025
This Old School Beauty Item Is Having A Resurgence
Innovation is always welcome in the beauty sphere, but sometimes the product formulations of bygone eras remind us that classics have staying power for a reason. A prime example: Albolene, a moisturizing cleanser you may have found nestled next to the Pond's cold cream and Dickinson's witch hazel in your grandmother's bathroom cabinet.
This under-$10 multipurpose skin care product, which reviewers note has been passed down through generations of beauty lovers, seems to be enjoying a revival in popularity thanks to TikTok. A dermatologist recently suggested it to HuffPost for use in double cleansing, a derm-approved face washing method that's enjoying a modern moment of social-media charged popularity for its effectiveness in removing all traces of stubborn makeup, sunscreen and daily grime.
To enjoy the benefits, simply massage Albolene into your face and the rich, slightly balmy texture transforms into a cream-like product that gently melts away impurities, including (according to the reviews below) waterproof mascara and full-coverage foundation. Then, you can simply wipe it away with a damp washcloth or, following the double cleansing method, do a second cleanse using a traditional facial wash of your choice.
'Do you have a grandma? Ask her about this,' said TikToker Nykita Joy who, in the recent TikTok here, revealed that despite the onslaught of fancy new cleansing products, Albolene remains a fixture in her beauty routine that never does her wrong.
Whatever your Albolene needs may be, the trusted and economical cleanser has a whole host of ardent followers whose words you can read below, or you can go ahead and purchase a jar yourself from Amazon for less than $10.
Get it from Amazon for $9.74.
