Farmacy Beauty Strawberry Shortcake Clean
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CleansingPeg-20 glyceryl triisostearate, Peg-10 isostearate + 1 moreCan be harsh
“A limited-edition, strawberry shortcake-scented cleansing balm that cleanses and melts away stubborn makeup, SPF, and dirt in seconds.”
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
“Papaya Extract gently exfoliates”
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?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Carica papaya fruit extract, Sorbitan sesquioleate + 4 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 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 ethylhexanoateCaprylic/capric triglyceride~5.9–8.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglyceridePeg-20 glyceryl triisostearate~3.4–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearateSynthetic wax~3.8–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize product formulations and thicken product consistency
More about Synthetic waxPeg-10 isostearate~2.6–3.9%
Moringa oleifera seed oil~2.1–3.1%
- 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 oilCarica papaya fruit extract~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helianthus annuus seed oil~1.4–2.1%
- 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 oilFragaria ananassa fruit extract~0.95–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sorbitan sesquioleate~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used to help oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Sorbitan sesquioleateMelia azadirachta leaf extract~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating
More about Melia azadirachta leaf extractMelia azadirachta flower extract~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might be helpful to neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Melia azadirachta flower extractCorallina officinalis extract~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might contain antioxidants
More about Corallina officinalis extractAmber powder~0.35–0.8%
Coccinia indica fruit extract~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect helping neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Coccinia indica fruit extractSolanum melongena fruit extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Eggplant fruit extract. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Solanum melongena fruit extractCurcuma longa leaf extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Curcuma longa leaf extractOcimum sanctum leaf extract~0.15–0.55%
- 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 extractEclipta prostrata extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. It can be irritating
More about Eclipta prostrata extractParfum~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPhenoxyethanol~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolLimonene~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.05–0.2%
Ingredient list view
Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearate, Synthetic wax, Peg-10 isostearate, Moringa oleifera seed oil, Carica papaya fruit extract, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Fragaria ananassa fruit extract, Sorbitan sesquioleate, Melia azadirachta leaf extract, Melia azadirachta flower extract, Corallina officinalis extract, Amber powder, Coccinia indica fruit extract, Solanum melongena fruit extract, Curcuma longa leaf extract, Ocimum sanctum leaf extract, Eclipta prostrata extract, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Limonene, Linalool
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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 BeautyStrawberry Shortcake CleanYOUR PRODUCT | Dr. AltheaPore Refresh Grinding Cleansing Balm | hwarang'Bellflower Cleansing Balm | Dr.GGreen Deep Pore Cleansing Balm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 51% | 46% | 45% |
| Price | — | $17.20 | $25.00 | $16.50 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 7 | 5 of 7 | 6 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract | Panthenol | Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 12 studies and safety reviews.
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- 6Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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