Farmacy Beauty Whipped Greens Cleanser

Farmacy Beauty Whipped Greens Cleanser

Efficacy33/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Sodium lauroyl isethionate, Sodium cocoyl glycinate +ย 11ย more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
โ€œWhipped Greens Cleanserโ€
From product name

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (capric acid, cocamide mipa, coconut acid, decyl glucoside, lauric acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, sodium cocoyl glycinate, sodium lauroamphoacetate, sodium lauroyl isethionate, sodium lauroyl lactylate, sodium lauroyl methyl isethionate, xanthan gum) and should be able to cleanse the skin gently. Still keep in mind that any cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.

Even though this formulation is mild, the following cleansing agents could trigger an irritation or allergy for some people: decyl glucoside

Sodium lauroyl isethionateEffect: High~5.6โ€“6.8%
Sodium cocoyl glycinateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~3.7โ€“4.5%
Decyl glucosideEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating~2.4โ€“2.9%
Sodium lauroyl methyl isethionateEffect: HighWorks as a cleansing agent~1.7โ€“2%
Coconut acidEffect: High~1.5โ€“1.8%
Sodium lauroamphoacetateEffect: High~1.4โ€“1.8%
Myristic acidEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic~0.95โ€“1.2%
Sodium lauroyl lactylateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together~0.65โ€“1%
Lauric acidEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes~0.4โ€“0.65%
Capric acidEffect: High~0.3โ€“0.55%
Cocamide mipaEffect: HighSurfactant - foam booster, viscosity increasing agent - aqueous, emulsifying, emulsion stabilising, foam boosting, surfactant, and viscosity controlling. Comes from coconut acid. Doesn't appear to be a common irritant~0.3โ€“0.55%
Palmitic acidEffect: HighAn emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it~0.3โ€“0.6%
Xanthan gumEffect: HighUsed to create a thicker product consistency~0.3โ€“0.5%
Exfoliation
Lactic acid, Gluconolactone
Not delivered
What the product description says
โ€œFeaturing moringa seed extract and moringa water, it helps to remove the impurities caused by pollution, leaving the skin feeling refreshed.Formulated with green clay, the cleanser works to absorb excess oils and remove build-up from the skin's surface, while papaya enzyme acts as an exfoliator to provide a deep cleanse within the pores.โ€
Source: SpaceNK

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.

Lactic acidUnder-dosedAn exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)~0.25โ€“0.5%
GluconolactoneUnder-dosedA polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals~0.15โ€“0.25%
Anti-blemish
Kaolin, Lauric acid +ย 2ย more
Not delivered
What the product description says
โ€œFeaturing moringa seed extract and moringa water, it helps to remove the impurities caused by pollution, leaving the skin feeling refreshed.Formulated with green clay, the cleanser works to absorb excess oils and remove build-up from the skin's surface, while papaya enzyme acts as an exfoliator to provide a deep cleanse within the pores.โ€
Source: SpaceNK

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

KaolinEffect: LowA type of clay that consists mainly of aluminum silicate. Helps absorb oil and creates a thicker product consistency. Can be used to add a white color~0.65โ€“1%
Lauric acidEffect: LowHelps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes~0.4โ€“0.65%
Melia azadirachta leaf extractEffect: LowA plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating~0.35โ€“0.6%
GluconolactoneUnder-dosedA polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals~0.15โ€“0.25%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
7 strong irritants: Lactobacillus/papaya fruit ferment extract, Citrus limon fruit extract + 5 more โ€” patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 22 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Decyl glucosideHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritatingHigh~2.4โ€“2.9%est.
Lactobacillus/papaya fruit ferment extractโ€”High~0.55โ€“0.8%est.
Melia azadirachta leaf extractA plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritatingHigh~0.35โ€“0.6%est.
Citrus limon fruit extractUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivityHigh~0.3โ€“0.55%est.
Citrus aurantifolia fruit extractUsed as a fragranceHigh~0.25โ€“0.5%est.
Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extractA plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivityHigh~0.25โ€“0.5%est.
EugenolA fragrance. Is a likely irritantHigh~0.25โ€“0.45%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.25โ€“0.4%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.05โ€“0.15%est.
Sodium cocoyl glycinateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~3.7โ€“4.5%est.
Sodium lauroyl methyl isethionateWorks as a cleansing agentMedium~1.7โ€“2%est.
Myristic acidHelps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenicMedium~0.95โ€“1.2%est.
Sodium lauroyl lactylateHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~0.65โ€“1%est.
Moringa oleifera seed extractHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some antioxidant effectMedium~0.4โ€“0.65%est.
Lauric acidHelps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishesMedium~0.4โ€“0.65%est.
Sodium polyacryloyldimethyl taurateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.25โ€“0.5%est.
Lactic acidAn exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)Medium~0.25โ€“0.5%est.
HydroxyacetophenoneUsed to increase effectiveness of preservativesMedium~0.25โ€“0.5%est.
Triethyl citrateUsed as a fragrance. Rarely causes irritationMedium~0.2โ€“0.4%est.
Melia azadirachta flower extractA plant extract that might be helpful to neutralize free radicals in skinMedium~0.2โ€“0.4%est.
Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrateA preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determineMedium~0.15โ€“0.25%est.
GluconolactoneA polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicalsMedium~0.15โ€“0.25%est.
Comedogenic
2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0โ€“5 pore-clogging scale
2 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0โ€“5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Myristic acidHelps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic3/5~0.95โ€“1.2%est.
Lauric acidHelps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes3/5~0.4โ€“0.65%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~45โ€“55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~4.3โ€“5.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Sodium lauroyl isethionate~5.6โ€“6.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Sodium cocoyl glycinate~3.7โ€“4.5%
Irritant ยท medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Decyl glucoside~2.4โ€“2.9%
Irritant ยท high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

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Magnesium aluminum silicate~1.9โ€“2.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-aging

Might be helpful in restoring skin barrier function and, when combined with zinc carbonate and malonic acid, reducing fine lines and wrinkles by stimulating elastin production. Also helps stabilize the product formulation

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Sodium lauroyl methyl isethionate~1.7โ€“2%
Irritant ยท medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Works as a cleansing agent

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Coconut acid~1.5โ€“1.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Sodium lauroamphoacetate~1.4โ€“1.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Myristic acid~0.95โ€“1.2%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant ยท medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic

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Sodium lauroyl lactylate~0.65โ€“1%
Irritant ยท medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Moringa oleifera leaf water~0.6โ€“0.9%
Formula
Sodium pca~0.5โ€“0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer

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Kaolin~0.65โ€“1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MattifyingAnti-blemish

A type of clay that consists mainly of aluminum silicate. Helps absorb oil and creates a thicker product consistency. Can be used to add a white color

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Lactobacillus/papaya fruit ferment extract~0.55โ€“0.8%
Irritant ยท high
Moringa oleifera seed extract~0.4โ€“0.65%
Irritant ยท medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some antioxidant effect

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Montmorillonite~0.4โ€“0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A clay mineral. Can absorb oil from the surface of the skin

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Melia azadirachta leaf extract~0.35โ€“0.6%
Irritant ยท high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
AntibacterialAnti-blemish

A plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating

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Citrus limon fruit extract~0.3โ€“0.55%
Irritant ยท high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity

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Quillaja saponaria wood extract~0.3โ€“0.55%
Formula
Lauric acid~0.4โ€“0.65%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant ยท medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
CleansingAntibacterialAnti-blemish

Helps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes

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Cocamide mipa~0.3โ€“0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Surfactant - foam booster, viscosity increasing agent - aqueous, emulsifying, emulsion stabilising, foam boosting, surfactant, and viscosity controlling. Comes from coconut acid. Doesn't appear to be a common irritant

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Sodium isethionate~0.3โ€“0.6%
Formula
Xanthan gum~0.3โ€“0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Sodium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate~0.25โ€“0.5%
Irritant ยท medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps oil and water mix together

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Sodium benzoate~0.25โ€“0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Palmitic acid~0.3โ€“0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it

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Lactic acid~0.25โ€“0.5%
Under-dosedIrritant ยท medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
ExfoliationEvens skin toneMoisturizingAnti-aging

An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)

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Illite~0.35โ€“0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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3-hexenol~0.25โ€“0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Beta-caryophyllene~0.25โ€“0.45%
Formula
Canarium luzonicum gum nonvolatiles~0.25โ€“0.5%
Formula
Citronellal~0.25โ€“0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Citrus aurantifolia fruit extract~0.25โ€“0.5%
Irritant ยท high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance

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Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract~0.25โ€“0.5%
Irritant ยท high
Irritation risk
High

A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity

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Eugenol~0.25โ€“0.45%
Irritant ยท high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Is a likely irritant

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Hydroxyacetophenone~0.25โ€“0.5%
Irritant ยท medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to increase effectiveness of preservatives

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Hexenyl acetate~0.25โ€“0.45%
Formula
Linalool~0.25โ€“0.4%
Irritant ยท high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Linalyl acetate~0.25โ€“0.45%
Formula
Triethyl citrate~0.2โ€“0.4%
Irritant ยท medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used as a fragrance. Rarely causes irritation

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Zingiber officinale extract~0.2โ€“0.35%
Formula
Capric acid~0.3โ€“0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Melia azadirachta flower extract~0.2โ€“0.4%
Irritant ยท medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might be helpful to neutralize free radicals in skin

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Quartz~0.25โ€“0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A mineral. It does not have any confirmed benefit for the skin

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Saponaria officinalis leaf/root extract~0.15โ€“0.25%
Formula
Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate~0.15โ€“0.25%
Irritant ยท medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determine

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Gluconolactone~0.15โ€“0.25%
Under-dosedIrritant ยท medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-agingEvens skin toneExfoliationAnti-blemishAnti-oxidation

A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals

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Maltodextrin~0.1โ€“0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Mattifying

Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil

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Limonene~0.05โ€“0.15%
Irritant ยท high
Irritation risk
High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

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Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Sodium lauroyl isethionate, Sodium cocoyl glycinate, Decyl glucoside, Magnesium aluminum silicate, Sodium lauroyl methyl isethionate, Coconut acid, Sodium lauroamphoacetate, Myristic acid, Sodium lauroyl lactylate, Moringa oleifera leaf water, Sodium pca, Kaolin, Lactobacillus/papaya fruit ferment extract, Moringa oleifera seed extract, Montmorillonite, Melia azadirachta leaf extract, Citrus limon fruit extract, Quillaja saponaria wood extract, Lauric acid, Cocamide mipa, Sodium isethionate, Xanthan gum, Sodium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, Sodium benzoate, Palmitic acid, Lactic acid, Illite, 3-hexenol, Beta-caryophyllene, Canarium luzonicum gum nonvolatiles, Citronellal, Citrus aurantifolia fruit extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Eugenol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Hexenyl acetate, Linalool, Linalyl acetate, Triethyl citrate, Zingiber officinale extract, Capric acid, Melia azadirachta flower extract, Quartz, Saponaria officinalis leaf/root extract, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Gluconolactone, Maltodextrin, Limonene

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