PRODUCT REVIEW
Farmacy Beauty Clearly Clean Makeup Removing Cleansing Balm
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What can the product work for?
Cleansing
What does the product description say?
Clearly Clean Makeup Removing Cleansing Balm
sorbitan sesquioleate
0.45% -
1.1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Used to help oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
glyceryl caprylate
0.45% -
1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
glyceryl citrate/lactate/linoleate/oleate
0.45% -
1.1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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Anti-blemish
What does the product description say?
, Papaya Enzyme Gently exfoliates and cleanses pores for a fresh-looking complexion.
gluconolactone
0.45% -
1.05%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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
Exfoliation
What does the product description say?
, Papaya Enzyme Gently exfoliates and cleanses pores for a fresh-looking complexion.
gluconolactone
0.45% -
1.05%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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
Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Cleansing | |
| Exfoliation | |
| Anti-blemish |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
25/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Potential irritants
sorbitan sesquioleate
0.45% -
1.1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing
Used to help oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
No comodogenic ingredients detected
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
gluconolactone
0.45% -
1.05%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Exfoliation,
Evens skin tone,
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging,
Anti-blemish,
Anti-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
glyceryl caprylate
0.45% -
1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
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Potential irritants
sorbitan sesquioleate
0.45% -
1.1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing
Used to help oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product
All ingredients
cetyl ethylhexanoate
22% -
34%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture
synthetic wax
6.8% -
10.2%
Irritation risk:
Used to stabilize product formulations and thicken product consistency
coco-caprylate/caprate
5% -
7.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture
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Ingredient list view
Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Synthetic wax, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Polyglyceryl-10 dioleate, Polyglyceryl-6 dicaprate, Sorbitan oleate decylglucoside crosspolymer, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Moringa oleifera seed extract, Carica papaya fruit extract, Moringa oleifera leaf water, Pentylene glycol, Gluconolactone, Polyglyceryl-6 oleate, Glyceryl citrate/lactate/linoleate/oleate, Sorbitan sesquioleate, Potassium olivate, Glyceryl caprylate, Polyglyceryl-3 caprate, Polyglyceryl-4 cocoate, Sodium chloride, Butylene glycol, Water, Sodium benzoate, Maltodextrin, Glyceryl laurate
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