Farmacy Beauty Clearly Clean Cleansing Balm
Works for
CleansingPolyglyceryl-6 dicaprate, Polyglyceryl-10 dioleate + 4 moreCan be harsh
“Clearly Clean Cleansing Balm”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.
It contains the following cleansing agents that tend to be harsh on the skin: sorbitan sesquioleate.
Keep in mind that cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Blended with moringa seed and water, the cleanser helps to remove the dulling impurities caused by pollution, while papaya enzyme acts as a gentle exfoliator deep within the pores.”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Ocimum sanctum leaf extract, Carica papaya fruit extract + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Cetyl ethylhexanoate~22–33%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture
More about Cetyl ethylhexanoateHelianthus annuus seed oil~5.5–8.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilPolyglyceryl-6 dicaprate~3.2–4.8%
Helianthus annuus seed wax~3.7–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and support skin's barrier function while creating a thicker product consistency
More about Helianthus annuus seed waxPolyglyceryl-10 dioleate~2.4–3.6%
Stearyl behenate~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Stearyl behenateC10-18 triglycerides~1.6–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the skin and attract water to its upper layer. Helps create nice product texture
More about C10-18 triglyceridesPolyhydroxystearic acid~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation
More about Polyhydroxystearic acidMoringa oleifera seed oil~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Is unlikely to be helpful in restoring skin barrier function due to the low content of linoleic acid
More about Moringa oleifera seed oilOcimum sanctum leaf extract~0.6–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is rich in a fragrance compound eugenol that is a frequent allergen and can be irritating. It might also contain anti-oxidants to help neutralize free radicals
More about Ocimum sanctum leaf extractEruca sativa leaf extract~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Carica papaya fruit extract~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Linum usitatissimum seed oil~0.3–0.7%
Brassica campestris seed oil~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Brassica campestris seed oilSorbitan sesquioleate~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used to help oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Sorbitan sesquioleateGlyceryl laurate~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together and has an anti-microbial effect helping to preserve product formulations
More about Glyceryl laurateTocopherol~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolLecithin~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinIngredient list view
Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Polyglyceryl-6 dicaprate, Helianthus annuus seed wax, Polyglyceryl-10 dioleate, Stearyl behenate, C10-18 triglycerides, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Moringa oleifera seed oil, Ocimum sanctum leaf extract, Eruca sativa leaf extract, Carica papaya fruit extract, Linum usitatissimum seed oil, Brassica campestris seed oil, Sorbitan sesquioleate, Glyceryl laurate, Tocopherol, Lecithin
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| Farmacy BeautyClearly Clean Cleansing BalmYOUR PRODUCT | MILK MAKEUPHydro Ungrip Cleansing Balm | BIODANCECollagen Cleansing Oil | Blue Lagoon Skin ScienceBL+ Cleansing Balm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 33% | 32% | 32% |
| Price | $18.00 | $43.00+$25.00 | $15.97−$2.03 | $42.53+$24.53 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 8 | 3 of 8 | 2 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Cannabis Sativa Seed Extract | Oligopeptide-1 | Algae Extract |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 9 studies and safety reviews.
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