Hourglass Equilibrium Transformative Cleansing Balm is a balm-to-oil cleanser that costs $65 in the US and comes in an 86 g jar. It's part of Hourglass's Equilibrium skincare line and contains the brand's Amnio Youth Lipids, sunflower seed oil and avocado oil.
Updated 23 October 2026: price, size, ingredients and retailers re-checked.
When Did the Hourglass Equilibrium Cleansing Balm Launch?
Hourglass hasn't published a launch date. The balm was already on the brand's own site when we first reported it on 26 June 2024.
How Much Does the Equilibrium Cleansing Balm Cost?
It costs $65 at hourglasscosmetics.com and at Sephora US, where it's listed as online only. In the UK, Cult Beauty sells the 86 g jar for £59. NK in Sweden lists it at 770 kr, and Sephora Saudi Arabia at 350 SAR.
What Does Hourglass Say the Balm Does?
According to Hourglass, the balm melts away long-wearing makeup, sunscreen and waterproof mascara. It turns into an oil when massaged into skin. The brand says it hydrates without stripping or drying skin and describes it as non-comedogenic, vegan and cruelty-free.
The ingredient Hourglass highlights is Amnio Youth Lipids, its own lipid blend used across the Equilibrium line. The brand says the blend is built on vegan phosphatidylglycerol, which it describes as mimicking a nutrient found in amniotic fluid, and that it replenishes moisture with restoring lipids.
What's in the Formula?
The full ingredient list on Hourglass's site starts with cetyl ethylhexanoate, sunflower seed oil and avocado oil. It also contains several essential oils (Atlas cedar bark, eucalyptus, lavender, rosemary and clary sage), plus linalool and limonene. Hourglass lists it as formulated without alcohol, GMOs or mineral oil. Readers who avoid essential oils or fragrance allergens should check the list on the pack before buying.
How Does It Compare With Hourglass's Other Equilibrium Cleanser?
The balm is the line's second cleanser. The Equilibrium Rebalancing Cream Cleanser costs $25 to $52 depending on size. The line also includes the Restoring Essence ($20 to $65), the Restorative Hydrating Cream ($33 to $94) and the Resurfacing Retinoid Treatment ($110).
How to Use It
Hourglass says to scoop a small amount onto dry skin with the included spatula and massage it in, focusing on areas with makeup or oil. Then rinse with warm water or wipe off with a damp washcloth. The brand recommends storing the jar in a cool, dark place.
Where to Buy Hourglass Equilibrium Transformative Cleansing Balm
US: Hourglass ($65), Sephora ($65, online only)
UK: Cult Beauty (£59)
International: NK, Sweden (770 kr), Sephora Saudi Arabia (350 SAR). Canada: not yet confirmed.
Checked 23 October 2026. Prices can change and vary by region.
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Sources
- Hourglass official website (product page and Equilibrium collection page)
- Sephora US listing
- Cult Beauty UK listing
- NK Sweden and Sephora Middle East listings
