KOBA skincare
Safou Sorbet Cleansing Balm
- Overview
- Choosing your shade
- How to use
- Ingredients
- Sustainable Packaging
- About the brand
Highlights
Suitable for
All skin types.
Why we stand behind it
This multi-action facial cleanser nourishes, tones, protects, and locks in moisture while dissolving stubborn makeup, dirt, dead skin, and oil, giving the skin a fresh and energized look. It transforms from a solid balm to a silky oil and then to a restorative milk, leaving skin super-moisturized, clean, clear, and refined. The Safou Sorbet Cleansing Balm ritual becomes a moment of self-care, giving your skin exactly what it needs and refreshed with notes of white mint, petitgrain, jasmine, sandalwood and safou.
Key ingredients
Safou Oil: Rich in fatty acids, vitamin C, and E, it nourishes deeply while helping to soothe and protect the skin.
Salicylic Acid: Known for its ability to penetrate pores, it helps exfoliate dead skin cells and reduce excess oil.
Shea Butter: Contains natural antioxidants and fatty acids that restore lipids and correct signs of aging.
Jojoba Oil: A natural moisturizer that conditions the skin without clogging pores.
Babassu Oil: Lightweight and fast-absorbing, it helps soften and hydrate the skin without leaving a greasy residue.
Turmeric Extract: Its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects help reduce hyperpigmentation, brighten skin, and calm inflammation.
White Ginseng Extract: Boosts collagen production, enhances elasticity, and protects against free radical damage.
Vitamin E: An antioxidant that safeguards the skin against environmental stressors and free radical damage.
Vitamin E: An antioxidant that safeguards the skin against environmental stressors and free radical damage. Shape
this product meets
The Credo Clean Standard™
Every product we offer meets our industry leading standards for safety and sustainability.
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Cruelty Free
Sustainable Packaging
Vegan
Organic
Alcohol Free
What is an undertone?
An undertone is the color beneath the surface of your skin, which never changes (even with a tan). There are three types of undertones:
Pink/Cool
I see red or pink undertones around the perimeter of my face and neck.
My skin burns easily, but barely tans.
My skin looks better in silver jewelry than gold.
Neutral
I see both pink and yellow undertones around the perimeter of my face and neck.
My skin sometimes burns and sometimes tans.
My skin looks good in both gold and silver jewelry.
Yellow/Warm
I see yellow or golden undertones around the perimeter of my face and neck.
My skin rarely burns, but tans easily.
My skin looks better in gold jewelry than silver.
Find your shade match
Take our 1 minute quiz and get matched to real people with your skin tone and type.
Usage
Scoop and warm a berry-sized amount between clean fingertips. Smooth onto dry skin over the face and neck. Gently massage in circular motions, focusing on areas where excess oil, dirt, and makeup accumulate. Add warm water to emulsify the balm until a milky film forms, then rinse. Use the included Wafer Cleansing Cloth to gently remove excess product and grime. Pat dry and follow with your moisturizer.
Pro-tip
Apply on dry skin as a hydrating mask before stepping into the shower. Allow the steam to melt the balm into your skin and massage in circular motions. After stepping out of the shower, remove excess product and impurities with the Wafer Cleansing Cloth.
Full ingredient list
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Fragrance
Skin is refreshed with notes of white mint, petitgrain, jasmine, sandalwood, and safou.Shape
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This fragrance is comprised of:
essential oils
certified organic fragrance
natural fragrance
naturally-derived fragrance
synthetic fragrance
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KOBA skincare
Founded by Thérèse M’Boungoubaya, KOBA skincare celebrates her Congolese - French heritage and approach to self - care rituals, blending African - sourced ingredients with French skincare expertise. “Koba” (nkóbá) means “turtle” in Lingala, a symbol of longevity and protection that reflects KOBA’s commitment to shielding your skin against daily stressors. Conceived to extend the narrative around skincare beyond the face, KOBA focuses on simplicity, versatility, quality, and efficacy, without compromising on the pleasure of use. The result: a range of results - driven, confidence - restoring, and hydration - boosting routines suitable for all skin types and tones. Unique nourishing formulas, combined with delicate textures and fragrances that indulge the senses, impart a healthy radiance, offering control over your skin while infusing a sense of well - being. KOBA unveils one of Africa’s best - kept beauty secrets, safou oil, enriching each formula with its deeply hydrating, age - defying, and antioxidant properties.
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